Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Pinkham

Thomas A. Pinkham 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).

  • Line-past insulator support system, method of assembly thereof, and clamp for use therein
    Patent number: 4523054
    Abstract: An auxiliary support system for use with a line-post insulator of an electric power transmission system includes a tension member of electrically insulating material coupled between a tower and the junction of a conductor support with the outboard terminus of the line-post insulator. A clamp formed of two juxtaposed jaws bends downwards to clear the conductor and support, and then bends inwardly to grip the terminus and secure it to the tension member. Attachment of the auxiliary support can be accomplished without disruption of the electric power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 11, 1985
    Assignee: Interpace Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony C. Baker, Thomas A. Pinkham