Abstract: A wildlife guard for electrical power distribution equipment has two hingedly mounted sections which close together to form a protective cover at the top of an insulator bushing on electrical equipment. The wildlife guard is adapted by its structure to fit a range of bushing sizes and yet provide structural integrity and reliable protection once in place. The wildlife guard also accommodates passage of conductive members such as electrical conductors and sparkgap bars through the cover at locations governed by actual field conditions. The wildlife guard has a cover locking mechanism allowing its easy removal when desired.

Abstract: Lignite is treated with ligninase source to enhance its reactivity. In one embodiment, lignite is gasified in a subterranean reactor by simultaneous digestion by anaerobic ligninase producers, such as termite microflora, and acid formers and methanogens. In another embodiment, the lignite is treated with ligninase prior to digestion by the acid formers and methanogens. If desired, the lignite may be pretreated by alkaline hydrolysis.

Abstract: A pole setting guide device is provided for receiving and supporting a utility pole during its upright installation into a hole in the ground. The pole setting guide device includes a yoke assembly secured to a support column. The yoke assembly includes a shaft mounted transversely between side beams and a roller member rotatably mounted on the shaft. A hitch arm is transversely attached to the support column and connects the pole setting device to the vehicle's receiver hitch. The hitch arm includes a hole for receiving a pin for securing the pole setting device within the receiver hitch.