Abstract: Apparatus detects an electrical fault in a primary tap having a plurality of distribution transformers each provided in a distribution circuit along a length of the primary tap, on a power distribution system. The apparatus includes a voltage monitor provided at each of the distribution circuits for monitoring a voltage in a corresponding distribution circuit, a controller in communication with each of the voltage monitor for receiving the voltage monitored and transmitted by the voltage monitors, and a fuse isolator configured to electrically connect the primary tap to a high voltage on the power distribution system and electrically disconnect the primary tap from the high voltage on power distribution system when activate.

Abstract: An insulator pin for overhead electrical lines has a frangible portion. The pin has an elongate support for attachment to an electrical distribution pole and a body. The body has a connector for an insulator, a frangible portion and an elongate support holding portion from which the elongate support extends. Preferably the elongate support is a bolt. The frangible portion permits the body to break into two pieces for preventing damage to electrical distribution poles from forces transverse to the overhead electrical line. The frangible portion is located between the connector and the elongate support holding portion. The insulator pin may be attached to an electrical distribution pole to protect the pole from forces transverse to an overhead electrical lines supported by the pole. A method of making the insulator pin by molding is disclosed.

Abstract: An insulator pin for overhead electrical lines has a frangible portion. The pin has an elongate support for attachment to an electrical distribution pole and a body. The body has a connector for an insulator, a frangible portion and an elongate support holding portion from which the elongate support extends. Preferably the elongate support is a bolt. The frangible portion permits the body to break into two pieces for preventing damage to electrical distribution poles from forces transverse to the overhead electrical line. The frangible portion is located between the connector and the elongate support holding portion. The insulator pin may be attached to an electrical distribution pole to protect the pole from forces transverse to an overhead electrical lines supported by the pole. A method of making the insulator pin by molding is disclosed.

Abstract: Apparatus detects an electrical fault in a primary tap having a plurality of distribution transformers each provided in a distribution circuit along a length of the primary tap, on a power distribution system. The apparatus includes a voltage monitor provided at each of the distribution circuits for monitoring a voltage in a corresponding distribution circuit, a controller in communication with each of the voltage monitor for receiving the voltage monitored and transmitted by the voltage monitors, and a fuse isolator configured to electrically connect the primary tap to a high voltage on the power distribution system and electrically disconnect the primary tap from the high voltage on power distribution system when activate.

Abstract: An electric cable saddle, or support, arrangement includes a housing having an upper recessed portion adapted to receive and support one or more electrical cables in a fixed, stable manner. Plural apertures disposed on upper portions of the housing on opposed sides of the cable(s) and aligned generally transverse to the length of the cable(s) are adapted to receive a flexible, high strength tie member, or strap, for securely attaching the cable(s) to an upper portion of the housing. A slot disposed in a lower portion of the housing and also aligned generally transverse to the length of the cables(s) is adapted to receive a structural support member for supporting the housing and cable(s). A retaining member also disposed in a lower portion of the housing is moveable adjacent to or into engagement with the support member for fixed positioning of the housing on the support member.

Abstract: An apparatus for isolating a malfunctioning network protector from the power distribution network and for allowing the network protector to be safely reset. The apparatus includes: a 3 phase controller coupled by parallel single phase poles in plural contactors to the fuse link and adapted to receive an electric load current flowing in reverse through the network power transformer; a remote controlled switch coupled to the controller for switching the electric load current from the network protector via the controller to the network bus, with the controller then carrying the electric load current in parallel with the network protector fuse link; and visual indicators coupled to the controller for showing when the remote controlled switch has been activated to transfer the load current from the fuse links to the controller and when the electric load current has been transferred from the controller to the network bus.

Abstract: In an electric power distribution network power is provided via high voltage cables carrying large secondary distribution currents which are connected to various electrical components such as transformers and network protectors which detect and accommodate secondary network power flow and problems such as network component malfunctioning or failure, and dangerous operating conditions such as an out of phase current status within the three or four high voltage primary power conducting cables arranged in parallel to share the load. network protectors address, among other things, a voltage out of phase situation in the cables which can lead to dangerous interruption conditions and result in damage to, or destruction of, the power distribution network and safety to the general public. The present invention addresses the problems associated with a faulty or failed network protector which permits continuous reversal in the direction of power (current) flow.

Abstract: An electrical cable support system for use with large diameter, heavy electrical cables disposed in confined spaces includes as least one support structure-mounted stanchion coupled to a generally triangular support bracket adapted for receiving and supporting one or more electrical cables. The coupling between the stanchion and support bracket allows for pivoting displacement of the support bracket on the wall-mounted stanchion to accommodate movement of the cables during electrical load cycling. The support bracket includes a first upper generally horizontal linear arm adapted for receiving and supporting one or more electrical cables, a second lower, inclined arm having plural steps proceeding downward toward the stanchion to provide an increased space below the support bracket to accommodate increased numbers of electrical cables.

Abstract: A cable tie of unitary structure includes a flexible, elongated band having a linear array of first inclined teeth on a first surface thereof and a retaining housing and a tapered portion on opposed ends of the band. The housing includes an elongated slot aligned with the band for receiving the band's tapered end portion in sliding engagement to form a closed loop for receiving and retaining plural aligned elongated elements such as cables. Upper and lower surfaces of the housing include respective plural spaced slots defined by respective upper and lower spaced crossed members aligned transverse to the length of the band when inserted in the slot. Inner distal ends of each of the lower cross members are each provided with respective plural sets of second inclined teeth each adapted to engage a respective one of the first teeth on the band to securely maintain the cables in fixed position.

Abstract: A high impedance fault isolation system (HIFIS) identifies, isolates and dissipates high impedance, low current faults which occur within an individual tap, or branch, of an electric power distribution system using only portions of the tap affected. A master meter, or father smart meter (FSM), on the affected tap sends a coded signal to an antenna receiver combined with a microprocessor and chip which operates an electromagnetic control (EMC) grounding spring switch which isolates the downed primary conductor by causing the distribution system protecting device, i.e., a high voltage fuse or recloser, to de-energize the downed primary wire.

Abstract: A low fault current isolation arrangement senses a loss of voltage and automatically isolates and de-energizes a down live primary wire if overcurrent protection devices have not cleared the high impedance fault in an electric power distribution network. Incorporating an operator selectable time delay response, the low fault current isolation arrangement permits overcurrent protection devices to attempt to detect and shut down the affected conductor, and then isolates and shuts down the low current fault if the overcurrent devices are not successful. The isolation arrangement continuously monitors AC voltage as remotely provided by smart meters even after a fault location is de-energized, and serves as a back up, and not as a replacement, for existing overcurrent protection schemes. A host computer operates in conjunction with plural smart meters each coupled to an associated customer distribution transformer in conjunction with the fault isolator to detect and shut down high impedance faults.

Abstract: A low fault current isolation arrangement senses a loss of voltage and automatically isolates and de-energizes a down live primary wire if overcurrent protection devices have not cleared the high impedance fault in an electric power distribution network. Incorporating an operator selectable time delay response, the low fault current isolation arrangement permits overcurrent protection devices to attempt to detect and shut down the affected conductor, and then isolates and shuts down the low current fault if the overcurrent devices are not successful. The isolation arrangement continuously monitors AC voltage as remotely provided by smart meters even after a fault location is de-energized, and serves as a back up, and not as a replacement, for existing overcurrent protection schemes. A host computer operates in conjunction with plural smart meters each coupled to an associated customer distribution transformer in conjunction with the fault isolator to detect and shut down high impedance faults.

Abstract: A low fault current isolation arrangement senses a loss of voltage and automatically isolates and de-energizes a down live primary wire if overcurrent protection devices have not cleared the high impedance fault in an electric power distribution network. Incorporating an operator selectable time delay response, the low fault current isolation arrangement permits overcurrent protection devices to attempt to detect and shut down the affected conductor, and then isolates and shuts down the low current fault if the overcurrent devices are not successful. The isolation arrangement continuously monitors AC voltage as remotely provided by smart meters even after a fault location is de-energized, and serves as a back up, and not as a replacement, for existing overcurrent protection schemes. A host computer operates in conjunction with plural smart meters each coupled to an associated customer distribution transformer in conjunction with the fault isolator to detect and shut down high impedance faults.

Abstract: A low fault current isolation arrangement senses a loss of voltage and automatically isolates and de-energizes a down live primary wire if overcurrent protection devices have not cleared the high impedance fault in an electric power distribution network. Incorporating an operator selectable time delay response, the low fault current isolation arrangement permits overcurrent protection devices to attempt to detect and shut down the affected conductor, and then isolates and shuts down the low current fault if the overcurrent devices are not successful. The isolation arrangement continuously monitors AC voltage as remotely provided by smart meters even after a fault location is de-energized, and serves as a back up, and not as a replacement, for existing overcurrent protection schemes. A host computer operates in conjunction with plural smart meters each coupled to an associated customer distribution transformer in conjunction with the fault isolator to detect and shut down high impedance faults.

Abstract: A low fault current isolation arrangement senses a loss of voltage and automatically isolates and de-energizes a down live primary wire if overcurrent protection devices have not cleared the high impedance fault in an electric power distribution network. Incorporating an operator selectable time delay response, the low fault current isolation arrangement permits overcurrent protection devices to attempt to detect and shut down the affected conductor, and then isolates and shuts down the low current fault if the overcurrent devices are not successful. The isolation arrangement continuously monitors AC voltage as remotely provided by smart meters even after a fault location is de-energized, and serves as a back up, and not as a replacement, for existing overcurrent protection schemes. A host computer operates in conjunction with plural smart meters each coupled to an associated customer distribution transformer in conjunction with the fault isolator to detect and shut down high impedance faults.

Abstract: An electric cable saddle, or support, arrangement includes a housing having an upper recessed portion adapted to receive and support one or more electrical cables in a fixed, stable manner. Plural apertures disposed on upper portions of the housing on opposed sides of the cable(s) and aligned generally transverse to the length of the cable(s) are adapted to receive a flexible, high strength tie member, or strap, for securely attaching the cable(s) to an upper portion of the housing. A slot disposed in a lower portion of the housing and also aligned generally transverse to the length of the cables(s) is adapted to receive a structural support member for supporting the housing and cable(s). A retaining member also disposed in a lower portion of the housing is moveable adjacent to or into engagement with the support member for fixed positioning of the housing on the support member.

Abstract: A low fault current isolation arrangement senses a loss of voltage and automatically isolates and de-energizes a down live primary wire if overcurrent protection devices have not cleared the high impedance fault in an electric power distribution network. Incorporating an operator selectable time delay response, the low fault current isolation arrangement permits overcurrent protection devices to attempt to detect and shut down the affected conductor, and then isolates and shuts down the low current fault if the overcurrent devices are not successful. The isolation arrangement continuously monitors AC voltage as remotely provided by smart meters even after a fault location is de-energized, and serves as a back up, and not as a replacement, for existing overcurrent protection schemes. A host computer operates in conjunction with plural smart meters each coupled to an associated customer distribution transformer in conjunction with the fault isolator to detect and shut down high impedance faults.

Abstract: A cable tie of unitary structure includes a flexible, elongated band having a linear array of first inclined teeth on a first surface thereof and a retaining housing and a tapered portion on opposed ends of the band. The housing includes an elongated slot aligned with the band for receiving the band's tapered end portion in sliding engagement to form a closed loop for receiving and retaining plural aligned elongated elements such as cables. Upper and lower surfaces of the housing include respective plural spaced slots defined by respective upper and lower spaced crossed members aligned transverse to the length of the band when inserted in the slot. Inner distal ends of each of the lower cross members are each provided with respective plural sets of second inclined teeth each adapted to engage a respective one of the first teeth on the band to securely maintain the cables in fixed position.