Patents by Inventor Devin BRUETT

Devin BRUETT 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).

  • Device and methods for replacing or repairing a power transmission line support structure
    Patent number: 11894663
    Abstract: A winch column holds electric power conductors and static lines separate and distanced from an existing power line pole/structure during repair or replacement of the pole/structure. The winch column is temporarily anchored and stabilized to be vertical and adjacent to the existing pole/structure, and winch cables extend from the winch column height-adjustable frame to support the load of the disconnected conductors. Hoist lines also extend from the frame to support the disconnected static lines. After the repair or replacement of the pole/structure, the conductors and static lines are moved, and reconnected, to the new pole, and the winch column may be moved to another existing pole or power line or folded for storage. Whenever the winch cables handle the conductors, tension sensors provided on the frame are used to monitor and report conductor tension, for safe and effective handling and reinstallation on the new pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Anderson & Wood Construction Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Chase C Oliver, Fred S Oliver, Devin Bruett
  • DEVICE AND METHODS FOR REPLACING OR REPAIRING A POWER TRANSMISSION LINE SUPPORT STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20230114733
    Abstract: A winch column holds electric power conductors and static lines separate and distanced from an existing power line pole/structure during repair or replacement of the pole/structure. The winch column is temporarily anchored and stabilized to be vertical and adjacent to the existing pole/structure, and winch cables extend from the winch column height-adjustable frame to support the load of the disconnected conductors. Hoist lines also extend from the frame to support the disconnected static lines. After the repair or replacement of the pole/structure, the conductors and static lines are moved, and reconnected, to the new pole, and the winch column may be moved to another existing pole or power line or folded for storage. Whenever the winch cables handle the conductors, tension sensors provided on the frame are used to monitor and report conductor tension, for safe and effective handling and reinstallation on the new pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2021
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Chase C. OLIVER, Fred S. OLIVER, Devin BRUETT