Patents Assigned to Cantega Technologies
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Patent number: 12381340Abstract: A tool and method for handling a part within an electrical power transmission system is disclosed, the part having a flange with a hole through the flange. A first jaw and a second jaw are connected to pivot relative to one another and have respective ends that converge upon closure, for example to hold the flange between the respective ends. The first jaw may have a tooth extended at the respective end of the first jaw for fitting within the hole in the flange to hold the flange between the respective ends when the tool is in a closed position. The tool may be a hot stick adapter, or may include a hot stick made at least in part of dielectric material. An actuator may be connected to operate one or both of the first jaw and the second jaw from a user end of the hot stick.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 5, 2025Assignee: Cantega Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Leo Morin, Keith I Yeats, Martin S Niles, Casey Douglas Merrills
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Publication number: 20210203146Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a component of a power distribution system against wildlife, the apparatus comprising a cover having a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being spaced apart to receive part of the component; the first wall having an opening for receiving a pin; and a cantilever mount at the opening for supporting the pin in the first wall. Various configurations of cantilever mount and pin may be used. Opposing pins in opposing walls may be used. The pins may extend towards each other and may or may not meet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic, Paul Alfaro, Dick Yokota
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Publication number: 20210151964Abstract: A tool and method for handling a part within an electrical power transmission system is disclosed, the part having a flange with a hole through the flange. A first jaw and a second jaw are connected to pivot relative to one another and have respective ends that converge upon closure, for example to hold the flange between the respective ends. The first jaw may have a tooth extended at the respective end of the first jaw for fitting within the hole in the flange to hold the flange between the respective ends when the tool is in a closed position. The tool may be a hot stick adapter, or may include a hot stick made at least in part of dielectric material. An actuator may be connected to operate one or both of the first jaw and the second jaw from a user end of the hot stick.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2019Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Leo Morin, Keith I. Yeats, Martin S. Niles, Casey Douglas Merrills
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Publication number: 20200083694Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a component of a power distribution system against wildlife, the apparatus comprising a cover having a first wall and a second wall, the first wall and the second wall being spaced apart to receive part of the component; the first wall having an opening for receiving a pin; and a cantilever mount at the opening for supporting the pin in the first wall. Various configurations of cantilever mount and pin may be used. Opposing pins in opposing walls may be used. The pins may extend towards each other and may or may not meet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic, Paul Alfaro, Dick Yokota
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Patent number: 10516222Abstract: A tool and method for handling a part within an electrical power transmission system is disclosed, the part having a flange with a hole through the flange. A first jaw and a second jaw are connected to pivot relative to one another and have respective ends that converge upon closure, for example to hold the flange between the respective ends. The first jaw may have a tooth extended at the respective end of the first jaw for fitting within the hole in the flange to hold the flange between the respective ends when the tool is in a closed position. The tool may be a hot stick adapter, or may include a hot stick made at least in part of dielectric material. An actuator may be connected to operate one or both of the first jaw and the second jaw from a user end of the hot stick.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Leo Morin, Keith I. Yeats, Martin S. Niles, Casey Douglas Merrills
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Patent number: 10454262Abstract: A dielectric cover for protecting a component of an electrical power transmission system, the dielectric cover comprising: an enclosing part having enclosing portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to enclose the component; and a gripping part having gripping portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to grip the component, the movement of the gripping portions being independent of the relative movement of the enclosing part.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Edmond LeRouzic, Keith I Yeats
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Patent number: 10340671Abstract: Applicators and methods for applying a conductor cover to a cable, the conductor cover being tubular and split longitudinally to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The applicator comprises: a structural element; a spool connected to rotate relative to the structural element, the spool being sized to store the conductor cover in a pre-application state where the conductor cover is wrapped one or more times around the spool with the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge of the conductor cover spread open and perpendicular to a spool axis; and a lock for holding the conductor cover in the pre-application state.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventor: Martin Niles
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Patent number: 10263402Abstract: Methods and applicators for applying tubular conductor cover to a cable. The applicator may retain a user's hand. The applicators may stop a user's hand from moving relative to the applicator in a direction opposed to a path of conductor cover passage through the applicator. An applicator for applying a tubular conductor cover to a cable, the conductor cover being split longitudinally to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, the applicator comprising: a separator shaped to contact, in operation of the applicator, an interior surface of the conductor cover to spread open the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge along a portion of the conductor cover to allow the portion of the conductor cover to be applied to a cable; and a hand retainer connected to or forming part of the separator.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Edmond LeRouzic, Scott Young, Keith I Yeats
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Publication number: 20180316171Abstract: A dielectric cover for protecting a component of an electrical power transmission system, the dielectric cover comprising: an enclosing part having enclosing portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to enclose the component; and a gripping part having gripping portions that are configured for relative movement to each other to grip the component, the movement of the gripping portions being independent of the relative movement of the enclosing part.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Edmond LeRouzic, Keith I Yeats
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Patent number: 9656381Abstract: An adapter for a dielectric hot stick, the hot stick having a hook, the hook being movable along an axis of travel that includes a retracted position where the hook is within an axial passage in the hot stick, and an extended position where the hook is extended past a work end of the hot stick, the adapter comprising: a frame with a hot stick seat shaped to be mounted on the work end of the hot stick, the frame defining a lever passage positioned to at least partially align with the axial passage in use; and a lever assembly pivotally connected to the frame, the lever assembly having a first end with a connector for the hook and being at least partially within the lever passage, and the lever assembly having a second end defining or connected to a tool part to move the tool part relative to the frame to carry out a function when the hook moves along the axis of travel.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith I Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic
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Patent number: 9647429Abstract: A method of protecting an exposed switch mounted on a structural frame in an electrical power transmission system, the switch having one or more insulators extended from the structural frame, first and second conductor connectors supported on the one or more insulators, and a blade connected to pivot to close and open an electrical path between the first and second conductor connectors, the method including mounting a barrier wall adjacent the switch and on the structural frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Edmond LeRouzic, Anton Babushkin, Scott Young
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Patent number: 9570892Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising: imaging a feature of a component of an electrical power transmission system for example in combination with a reference component or feature of known dimensions, the reference component or feature comprising a reference, to produce one or more images; analyzing the one or more images with a photogrammetry algorithm to measure the feature of the component; and placing a protector at least partially over the component, the protector being selected to fit the component based on the measurement of the feature. In some embodiments the method may further comprise making the protector based on the measurement of the feature.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventor: Martin S. Niles
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Patent number: 9431157Abstract: Applicators and methods for applying a conductor cover to a cable, the conductor cover being tubular and split longitudinally to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The applicator comprises: a structural element; a spool connected to rotate relative to the structural element, the spool being sized to store the conductor cover in a pre-application state where the conductor cover is wrapped one or more times around the spool with the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge of the conductor cover spread open and perpendicular to a spool axis; and a lock for holding the conductor cover in the pre-application state.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Cantega TechnologiesInventor: Martin Niles
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Publication number: 20150130200Abstract: An adapter for a dielectric hot stick, the hot stick having a hook, the hook being movable along an axis of travel that includes a retracted position where the hook is within an axial passage in the hot stick, and an extended position where the hook is extended past a work end of the hot stick, the adapter comprising: a frame with a hot stick seat shaped to be mounted on the work end of the hot stick, the frame defining a lever passage positioned to at least partially align with the axial passage in use; and a lever assembly pivotally connected to the frame, the lever assembly having a first end with a connector for the hook and being at least partially within the lever passage, and the lever assembly having a second end defining or connected to a tool part to move the tool part relative to the frame to carry out a function when the hook moves along the axis of travel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith I. Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic
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Patent number: 9004562Abstract: An apparatus and method are used for remotely blocking a cavity of a component_of an energized electrical transmission system. A protector has a blocking part for blocking the cavity of the component. The protector has a hotstick connector. A dielectric hotstick has an engagement part such as a hook at a remote end of the dielectric hotstick. The hook may be removably connected to the external point of attachment for remote installation of the blocking part blocking the cavity within a component, such as a piece of equipment or support structure. The blocking part may be remotely installed blocking the cavity using a dielectric hotstick operated by a user who is in a position outside a safe Limit of Approach. The blocking part may comprise a compressible material such as rubber or memory foam.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Leo Morin, Keith I. Yeats, Martin S. Niles, Casey Douglas Merrills, Edmond LeRouzic
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Patent number: 8969721Abstract: A protector for a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the protector including: one or more walls having a boom tip enclosure side, an exterior side, and one or more terminal edges that define a boom tip entrance; and a guide shoulder contoured along the boom tip enclosure side to define an installation path for a part of the boom tip to contact and follow relative to the protector. A method of installing a protector on a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the method including: positioning the protector so that the boom tip is between one or more terminal edges of the protector, and a part of the boom tip is adjacent an initial portion of a guide shoulder contoured along a boom tip enclosure side of the protector; and advancing the protector into an installed position over the boom tip by allowing the part to follow an installation path defined by the guide shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Leo Morin, Edmond LeRouzic, Keith Yeats
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Patent number: 8957314Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for protecting a component of an electrical power transmission system. The apparatus comprises: a dielectric cover having opposed portions that define a component enclosing space when in a closed position; the dielectric cover having an open position in which enclosing edges of the opposed portions are spaced to allow entry of the component between the enclosing edges into the dielectric cover; and a spreader, connected to the opposed portions for moving the opposed portions into the closed position, and having a tool connector for operation of the spreader by a tool. The spreader may be configured to exert positive control in use to hold the opposed portions in position over a range of positions between the closed position and an open position.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith I. Yeats, Leo Morin, Robert A. Nissen
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Publication number: 20140326496Abstract: A protector for a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the protector comprising: one or more walls having a boom tip enclosure side, an exterior side, and one or more terminal edges that define a boom tip entrance; and a guide shoulder contoured along the boom tip enclosure side to define an installation path for a part of the boom tip to contact and follow relative to the protector. A method of installing a protector on a boom tip for use within an electrical power transmission system, the method comprising: positioning the protector so that the boom tip is between one or more terminal edges of the protector, and a part of the boom tip is adjacent an initial portion of a guide shoulder contoured along a boom tip enclosure side of the protector; and advancing the protector into an installed position over the boom tip by allowing the part to follow an installation path defined by the guide shoulder.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Leo Morin, Edmond LeRouzic, Keith Yeats
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Publication number: 20140202610Abstract: Applicators and methods for applying a conductor cover to a cable, the conductor cover being tubular and split longitudinally to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge. The applicator comprises: a structural element; a spool connected to rotate relative to the structural element, the spool being sized to store the conductor cover in a pre-application state where the conductor cover is wrapped one or more times around the spool with the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge of the conductor cover spread open and perpendicular to a spool axis; and a lock for holding the conductor cover in the pre-application state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventor: Martin Niles
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Patent number: 8621735Abstract: An applicator for applying a dielectric tubular conductor cover to a cable, the conductor cover being split longitudinally to define a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, the applicator comprising: a head having a separator shaped to contact, in operation of the applicator, an interior surface of the conductor cover to spread open the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge along a portion of the conductor cover to allow the portion of the conductor cover to be applied to a cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Leo Morin, Keith I. Yeats, Robert A. Nissen