Patents by Inventor Mark E. Orth

Mark E. Orth 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).

  • Clamp for a vibration damper and method of installing same
    Patent number: 6943291
    Abstract: A clamp (40) for attaching a vibration damper to an energized suspended conductor (98) includes a base (42) having a first clamp member (46) with first and second extension sections (50, 52). The clamp (40) further includes a second clamp member (56) positioned between the extension sections (50, 52), and an eyebolt (58) for securing the second clamp member (56), to the first clamp member (46). The extension sections (50, 52) continuously abut the second clamp member (56) to prevent its rotation about the eyebolt (58). During installation, the eyebolt (58) is captured by a hook member (92) of shotgun stick (94) and a single lineman secures the vibration damper to the conductor (98).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
    Inventors: Carl C. Brittain, Mark E. Orth, Wayne D. Wilcoxon
  • Clamp for a vibration damper and method of installing same
    Publication number: 20040194990
    Abstract: A clamp (40) for attaching a vibration damper to an energized suspended conductor (98) includes a base (42) having a first clamp member (46) with first and second extension sections (50, 52). The clamp (40) further includes a second clamp member (56) positioned between the extension sections (50, 52), and an eyebolt (58) for securing the second clamp member (56), to the first clamp member (46). The extension sections (50, 52) continuously abut the second clamp member (56) to prevent its rotation about the eyebolt (58). During installation, the eyebolt (58) is captured by a hook member (92) of shotgun stick (94) and a single lineman secures the vibration damper to the conductor (98).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Carl C. Brittain, Mark E. Orth, Wayne D. Wilcoxon
  • Clamp for a vibration damper and method of installing same
    Patent number: 6774303
    Abstract: A clamp (40) for attaching a vibration damper to an energized suspended conductor (98) includes a base (42) having a first clamp member (46) with first and second extension sections (50, 52). The clamp (40) further includes a second clamp member (56) positioned between the extension sections (50, 52), and an eyebolt (58) for securing the second clamp member (56), to the first clamp member (46). The extension sections (50, 52) continuously abut the second clamp member (56) to prevent its rotation about the eyebolt (58). During installation, the eyebolt (58) is captured by a hook member (92) of shotgun stick (94) and a single lineman secures the vibration damper to the conductor (98).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Pinnacle West Capital Corporation
    Inventors: Carl C. Brittain, Mark E. Orth, Wayne D. Wilcoxon
  • CLAMP FOR A VIBRATION DAMPER AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME
    Publication number: 20040149474
    Abstract: A clamp (40) for attaching a vibration damper to an energized suspended conductor (98) includes a base (42) having a first clamp member (46) with first and second extension sections (50, 52). The clamp (40) further includes a second clamp member (56) positioned between the extension sections (50, 52), and an eyebolt (58) for securing the second clamp member (56), to the first clamp member (46). The extension sections (50, 52) continuously abut the second clamp member (56) to prevent its rotation about the eyebolt (58). During installation, the eyebolt (58) is captured by a hook member (92) of shotgun stick (94) and a single lineman secures the vibration damper to the conductor (98).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Carl C. Brittain, Mark E. Orth, Wayne E. Wilcoxon