Patents Assigned to Cantega Technologies
  • Patent number: 12381340
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Morin, Keith I Yeats, Martin S Niles, Casey Douglas Merrills
  • Publication number: 20210203146
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic, Paul Alfaro, Dick Yokota
  • Publication number: 20210151964
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Morin, Keith I. Yeats, Martin S. Niles, Casey Douglas Merrills
  • Publication number: 20200083694
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic, Paul Alfaro, Dick Yokota
  • Patent number: 10516222
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Morin, Keith I. Yeats, Martin S. Niles, Casey Douglas Merrills
  • Patent number: 10454262
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Edmond LeRouzic, Keith I Yeats
  • Patent number: 10340671
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Niles
  • Patent number: 10263402
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Edmond LeRouzic, Scott Young, Keith I Yeats
  • Publication number: 20180316171
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Edmond LeRouzic, Keith I Yeats
  • Patent number: 9656381
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith I Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic
  • Patent number: 9647429
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Edmond LeRouzic, Anton Babushkin, Scott Young
  • Patent number: 9570892
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Martin S. Niles
  • Patent number: 9431157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies
    Inventor: Martin Niles
  • Publication number: 20150130200
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith I. Yeats, Edmond LeRouzic
  • Patent number: 9004562
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Morin, Keith I. Yeats, Martin S. Niles, Casey Douglas Merrills, Edmond LeRouzic
  • Patent number: 8969721
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Morin, Edmond LeRouzic, Keith Yeats
  • Patent number: 8957314
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Keith I. Yeats, Leo Morin, Robert A. Nissen
  • Publication number: 20140326496
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Morin, Edmond LeRouzic, Keith Yeats
  • Publication number: 20140202610
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Niles
  • Patent number: 8621735
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Cantega Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Martin S. Niles, Leo Morin, Keith I. Yeats, Robert A. Nissen