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Transparent wildlife covers for high voltage electrical equipment

US9893501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 2016
Grant dateFeb 13, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/24
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a transparent silicone rubber cover for animal mitigation a one-piece pliable molded clamshell cover made from a ultraviolet stable non-conductive polymer to encapsulate an electrical bushing used as a conduit for an electrical lead, the lead attached to the bushing via a connector device and a plurality of spaced apart non-electrically conductive button-snaps and associated holes along a pair of flange on each side of the clamshell opening to secure the cover circumferentially around the bushing, and wherein a top portion of the cover contains a centrally located port that provides access for an electrical lead line to the bushing.

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