Patents by Inventor David W. McQuaig

David W. McQuaig has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Support system and apparatus for suspension of electrical power conductors
    Patent number: 8692417
    Abstract: A device adapted to support a jumper wire during maintenance or repairs to various elements associated with the suspension and switching of electrical power conductors on both transmission and distribution power grids. The device comprises two members of various shapes, pinned together in opposition with a pivot, to allow the opening and closing of said clamping system. The device can be manufactured of many materials in order to meet specific strength or dielectric requirements. Additionally, the shape of the device can be optimized to support a variety of objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Southern Company
    Inventor: David W. McQuaig
  • SUPPORT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENSION OF ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS
    Publication number: 20100090544
    Abstract: A device adapted to support a jumper wire during maintenance or repairs to various elements associated with the suspension and switching of electrical power conductors on both transmission and distribution power grids. The device comprises two members of various shapes, pinned together in opposition with a pivot, to allow the opening and closing of said clamping system. The device can be manufactured of many materials in order to meet specific strength or dielectric requirements. Additionally, the shape of the device can be optimized to support a variety of objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: The Southern Company
    Inventor: David W. McQuaig