Abstract: An outdoor pedestal enclosure for housing telecommunications equipment is provided. The outdoor pedestal enclosure includes a base section and a cover engageable with the base section so as to define an interior space. The base section and cover are made of a multilayered plastic material including an outer layer and an inner layer.

Abstract: A fiber distribution terminal system includes a below ground vault, and a terminal enclosure within the vault. The system also includes a lift system in the vault, the lift system including a screw drive and a track system. Rotation of the screw drive lifts the terminal enclosure from a below ground to a lifted position, and the track system guides the terminal enclosure as the enclosure is lifted. The system also includes a tool such as a cordless drill to drive the screw drive. The screw drive can include a ball screw and a ball nut. The system can include a bracket to couple the terminal enclosure to the screw drive and the track system. The track system can include two sets of tracks, a first set of tracks that is fixed in the vault, and a second set of tracks that is coupled to the first set of tracks.

Abstract: A heating cable guide strip for retaining and guiding a resistance heating cable in a serpentine path on a sub-floor adapted to receive a cementitious material to form a radiant heated floor is described. The method of use is also described. The heating cable guide strip is molded of plastics material and defines an elongated flat base having a plurality of spaced-apart wire retaining guide members. The retaining guide members have at least a curved section for guiding the heating cable along a curved path about one or more of the guide members. The guide members further have a flexible cable retention flange to permit the positioning and retention of the cable captive between opposed ones of the retaining guide members. The heating cable guide strip is attached to the sub-floor by glue, nails or screws.

Abstract: A mounting device for supplying both high and low voltage services in an outdoor setting. One end of the mounting device is adapted to be anchored securely in the ground. A post extending from the ground includes a first electrical box for housing high voltage electrical connections and devices and a second electrical box for housing low voltage connections and devices. If desired by the installer, the mounting device can be configured to provide a single electrical box, which can include either high or low voltage. The top of the mounting device is adapted to accept a light fixture. The ground-anchored portion of the mounting device includes a large entryway to allow a large passageway for lead in of electrical cables. Integral projections extending from the mounting device enable secure anchoring to the ground.

Abstract: A pedestal enclosure for electronic components is provided. The pedestal enclosure includes a base section and a cover engageable with the base section so as to define an interior space. The base section has a generally rectangular configuration and having a plurality of longitudinally extending channels formed therein such that the base section is substantially self-supporting in the ground. The cover has a generally cylindrical configuration and is engageable with a cylindrical neck on the base section so as to define an interior space. A bracket system is supported on the base section and arranged in the interior space. The bracket system includes a pair of legs. The base section comprises front and rear housing sections that can be selectively assembled together and split apart without removal of the bracket system. A lock mechanism is arranged near the top or near the bottom of the cover.

Abstract: A frame for reinforcing a handhole of a round metallic utility pole, includes a generally elliptical body defining a major axis and a minor axis and forming a generally elliptical outer periphery, and a generally elliptical inner periphery bordering an opening extending through front and back sides of the body, the opening defining a center axis of the frame. A flange is formed integrally with the body and projects forwardly therefrom at a location spaced inwardly from the outer periphery, wherein the flange is separated from the outer periphery by a forwardly facing shoulder surface of the body. The flange includes an outer flank facing outwardly and intersecting the shoulder surface, wherein the flange outer flank forms an oblique angle with the center axis as seen in a sectional view taken along the major axis, and lies substantially parallel to the center axis as seen in a sectional view taken along the minor axis.

Abstract: A universal seismic data acquisition module includes independent environmental isolation chambers for essential signal processing circuitry and for cable connection unions. Cable connection unions are rapidly replaced without opening the main protective chamber. Different connector types required for the many data transmission cable designs needed to service a wide range of survey conditions are more easily accommodated than in conventional single chamber designs. The module is rugged and suitable for operating in a wide range of physical environments including lake or sea immersion to substantial water depths, desert, arctic and others. Need for investment in multiple module types for varying survey conditions is thereby reduced without compromising capacity.

Abstract: A pedestal enclosure for electronic components is provided. The pedestal enclosure includes a base section and a cover engageable with the base section so as to define an interior space. The bracket system has at least two side rails. The pedestal enclosure further includes a mounting arrangement for releasably mounting a bracket system to the base section. The mounting arrangement includes a channel section at a lower end of each of the side rails of the bracket system and a mounting part supported on the base section. Each of the mounting parts is configured and arranged to be received in and engage a respective one of the channel sections. The mounting arrangement includes a manually releasable locking mechanism.

Abstract: A utility box having a housing and a ring affixed on an upper circumferential rim of the housing. The ring forms a through hole with a bore that receives an attachment means from the cover. Tabs at a lower portion partially form a retaining recess that is disposed between the tabs and the bore. The tabs receive a fastener there through. The retaining recess receives a flexible washer, which deforms to pass through the tabs. The tabs retain the washer within the retaining recess against a first downward force, and allow the washer to be ejected upon application of a greater force. A fastener cavity is disposed between the bore and the retaining recess. The fastener cavity receives the fastener. The fastener is retained when the washer is within the retaining recess, and is loosed when the washer is removed.

Abstract: A pipe conduit bundle for installation into a wellbore using horizontal drilling techniques is disclosed. The pipe conduit does not require an outer casing for construction. The pipe bundle configuration is formed by pipes of varying sizes in a particular configuration, with bindings interspaced along the length of the pipes such that the pipe bundle deflects as a single unit during installation. A pulling head is attached to the bundle, which is hollow to allow liquid entering one pipe to be distributed to other pipes. Liquids such as water may be used to fill the pipes to reduce buoyancy, and thereby reduce drag, during installation of the bundle.

Abstract: A transmission line protection system comprising at least one signal carrying line buried adjacent the transmission line to be protected, means transmitting a signal through said signal carrying line, and means responsive to damage or severance of said signal carrying line to indicate that said signal carrying line has been damaged or severed and the location of the damage or severance.

Abstract: A pedestal enclosure for electronic components is provided. The pedestal enclosure includes a base section and a cover engageable with the base section. A lock mechanism is arranged on the cover. The lock mechanism includes a latch supported in a lock housing for movement between locked and unlocked positions and a rotator rotatably supported by the lock housing such that rotation of the rotator moves the latch between the locked and unlocked positions. The rotator extends through the lock housing and has a head arranged outside a first side of the housing and a shaft end arranged outside a second side of the lock housing. A removable retaining device is arranged on the shaft end outside the second side of the lock housing. A lock receptacle is supported by the base section for receiving the lock mechanism when the cover is engaged with the base section.

Abstract: An oil-filled pole-mounted distribution transformer comprises a tank housing a transformer core-coil assembly immersed in cooling oil. The tank is made of a corrosion-proof composite material and a radiator is provided for cooling the oil. The radiator is external to the tank and has a hot oil inlet and a cool oil outlet located at different levels into the tank for causing a natural circulation of oil through the radiator by thermal siphoning.

Abstract: A vault is contructed for mounting in the ground and formed with at least one wall defining an interior space. At least one cross-connect panel is mounted on the wall in stationery relation thereto. Signal conductors are attached to the panel and extend through the wall. A top cover enables ingress to and digress from the interior space by service personnel.

Abstract: A novel device and method for electrical isolation of a locator wire for locating the position of a buried utility conveyance are disclosed. In one aspect, the device includes an electrically insulating sheath and an electrically conductive terminal in electrical communication with the locator wire. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method for electrically isolating a locator wire, including the steps of placing the locator wire in electrical communication with an electrically conductive terminal and surrounding the terminal with an electrically insulative sheath. In yet another aspect, the present invention provides a method for locating an underground utility conveyance, including the steps of positioning a locator wire in substantial alignment with the utility conveyance, placing the locator wire in electrical communication with an electrically conductive terminal surrounded by an electrically insulative sheath, applying a detectable signal to the locator wire, and detecting the signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring the pressurization performance of a cable network, such as a telecommnunications cable network, including monitoring a plurality of pressurization sensors, monitoring a plurality of pressurization alarms, receiving data related to the plurality of pressurization sensors and the plurality of pressurization alarms, and generating an index. The index taking into account the number of pressurization sensors monitored during a predetermined period of time, the number of pressurization sensors which are inoperable during the predetermined period of time, and the number of pressurization alarms which are tripped during the predetermined period of time.

Abstract: To provide a computer device wherein liquid penetration into a ventilation hole from its periphery can be prevented or reduced without sacrificing design and without limitation of the size and operation. Coating films 7a and 7b in frame form are applied on a periphery of a ventilation hole 6. A wet-characteristic of the coating film 7a and 7b is different from a wet-characteristic of material composing a housing 3. For example, when an angle of contact of coating films 7a and 7b for water is larger than an angle of contact of material composing the housing 3, if water is spilled on the outside of the coating film 7b the coating film 7b prevents the water flow into the ventilation hole 6.

Abstract: The present invention provides a distributed feed system (10) for use in a cable system (12), where the cable system includes at least two cable subsystems (14a-14d). The distributed feed system is adapted to feed a performance-enhancing compound into each of the cable subsystems. The distributed feed system includes a central feed station (22) having a tank (24) for holding the performance-enhancing compound. The distributed feed system further includes an impermeable or low-permeable distribution conduit (26a-26c) that connects the central feed station to each of the cable subsystems to permit distribution of the performance-enhancing compound therethrough to each of the cable subsystems.

Abstract: Tool module interconnect for interconnecting to adjoining modules for insertion in a drill string features a system which permits making the electrical interconnection before assembly of the mechanical connections to interconnect the tool modules together. The interconnect comprises a hollow interconnect body open at both ends. A wire harness is provided in the hollow body with terminal end connectors accessible from the respective open end of the interconnect body. Both ends of the interconnect body are threaded with at least one end having a rotatable threaded sleeve adapted for connection to a tool module by a threaded collar. The ends of the interconnect body are adapted to receive seals for sealing each end of the interconnect body to a respective threaded collar when assembled to prevent thereby ingress of drilling mud into the hollow interconnect body. An interlock is provided at least at one end of the interconnect body with rotatable thread sleeve to engage the interconnect body with the tool module.

Abstract: A portable, reusable apparatus for providing temporary electrical service is disclosed. The apparatus includes a support structure with at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles may also be secured to the support structure. The apparatus may be configured to alternately connect to overhead and underground power supplies. A remote power supply apparatus is also disclosed. The remote power supply apparatus includes an electrical cord that is connectable to temporary electrical service. Systems that include these apparatus and methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: A box pad for mounting electrical equipment includes a base section, a support section adapted for mounting or enclosing electrical or utility equipment, and an inclined, corrugated wall section extending between the base and support sections.

Abstract: This invention comprises reinforced industrial vaults with segmented knock-outs having a variety of shapes and orientations. The invention also comprises vaults having cast-in cable racks. The cable racks can be electrically connected to the reinforcing elements during manufacture, providing electrical grounding of electronic equipment placed in the vault. Cable channels can be installed at desired locations by selecting a knock-out, removing the knock-out and installing a terminator plate having cable conduits. Cable conduits can have diaphragms that can be removed to provide additional choices for locating cable channels. Cable channels can be provided in a vault in the field, even if the vault has been already installed.

Abstract: A pedestal structure includes a base and a cover; a tongue on one side of one of the base and cover and a groove in the corresponding side of the other for receiving the tongue when the base and cover are engaged; and a security mechanism having a first portion on an opposing side of one of the base and cover and a second portion on a corresponding opposing side of the other for securing together the base and cover and tightly engaging the tongue and groove.

Abstract: A vertical separation rack for organizing various types of cabling includes a base member and a number of vertical walls, used to define partitions for each type of cabling. The base member preferably includes an arcuate profile to assist in the flow of the cable from the floor and across the rack. The base member may include a number of apertures in the top surface and each wall a number of attachment pins so that the position (and number) of walls may be adjusted for different installation arrangements. The vertical separation rack of the present invention is particularly well-suited for use in raised floor environments, where racks may be disposed every two to three feet to maintain cable organization across the entire subfloor expanse.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing temporary electrical service. The apparatus includes a support structure having at least one service line, a meter base, and a breaker box secured thereto. One or more electrical receptacles can also be secured to the support structure. The support structure can be a trailer so as to facilitate the ready transport of the apparatus. The apparatus can also include a temporary service pole securable to the support structure, with a first service line for connecting to an overhead power supply extending through the service pole to a transfer switch. A second service line that can be connected to an underground power supply also connects to the transfer switch. The transfer switch can be positioned to permit electricity to flow from one of the service lines into the meter base, then into the breaker box. From the breaker box, electricity can flow into the electrical receptacles to facilitate the use of electrical equipment. Methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a means of allowing continuous radio detection of underground utilities while maintaining cathodic insulation of metal utility conduits such as gas mains and pipes. By using a capacitor between a metal gas main and an old metal gas service line, the gas main is isolated from the service line. A short in the tracer line against the old metal gas service line will not result in an electrical connection with the metal gas line that increases the rate of deterioration of the cathodic protection anode. Using the capacitor in the tracer wire system eliminates check points isolating tracer wire sections. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the capacitor assembly comprises a ceramic nonpolar capacitor ranging from 0.01 microfarad to 1.0 microfarad encased in an epoxy plastic contained in a case. The tracer wire leads are of 14 gauge oxygen free copper.

Abstract: A pedestal closure assembly has an upper housing section and a separate lower housing section, each of which include front walls, rear walls, and two side walls. These housing sections are structured and dimensioned for telescoping nesting with first and second positive locking mechanisms for a friction fit. These housing sections when locked together form an integral housing structure which has an interior space for protectively accommodating electrical, power supply or telecommunications equipment. This housing structure may be constructed of non-metallic material. The first positive locking mechanism and second locking mechanism may be positioned across from each other on opposite side walls of the housing sections, and, even more preferably, may be aligned diagonally from each other on opposite side walls of the housing sections. The lower housing section may include raised ribs to enhance the friction fit of the assembled housing sections.

Abstract: A shield casing including a metal shield casing body covering a circuit board to which a electrical cable is connected, the shield casing body including a top portion, side walls and an opened bottom portion, a cable introduction portion formed by partly notching one of the side walls, the electrical cable being introduced into the cable introduction portion in parallel with the top portion, and a contact piece extending perpendicularly from the top portion towards the bottom portion and positioned above the cable introduction portion, the electrical cable being welded on the contact portion by soldering.

Abstract: A utility enclosure apparatus for utility lines extending upward from the ground consists of a housing defining a cavity and an upper aperture opening into the cavity as well as a lower aperture for the passage of utility cables into the cavity. Two rails extend upward from the housing and support a hanger rod therebetween that is slidable along the lengths of the rails. An amplifier or other device may be hung from the hanger rod for connection to the utility cables. An adjustable center support bar extends across the upper aperture in the housing to provide support to the amplifier or other device hanging from the rail. A rock-like cover is configure to fit over and conceal the housing and be removably secured to the housing so as to provide an aesthetic look to the utility enclosure.

Abstract: A below ground enclosure for retaining cable and cable components, wherein the below ground enclosure is pressurizable and the components may be mounted on a vertically actuated rack to be movable between a retracted position inside the enclosure and an extended position above ground. A cooperating lock and valving system is employed to permit pressurization of the enclosure from an internal pressurized gas source upon sealing and locking of the enclosure, and for venting the enclosure upon initiation of the unlocking procedure.

Abstract: A closure for use on a hollow, upright, open top and open bottom pedestal for receiving underground wiring having a circumferential collar portion surrounding the open top that receives a nut member, the closure being hollow with a closed top and an open bottom and a circumferential collar portion surrounding the open bottom, the open bottom being dimensioned to telescopically receive the pedestal open top and having a radially oriented opening in the cover collar portion that is in alignment with the nut member when the cover is in closed position on the pedestal, including a radially extending tubular barrel welded to the cover collar portion in alignment with the opening therein and extending radially and exteriorly of said cover collar portion and a bolt received within the tubular barrel and threadably engageable with the nut.

Abstract: A sheath is provided with necessary conditions where inner and outer surfaces thereof are both formed in an uneven helical shape, where the outer surface of a trough is almost flat, where a width W of the trough between inflection points of a curve along the inner surface of the trough and a width w of a top between inflection points of a curve along the top satisfy the relation of W>w, where a thickness T of the trough and a thickness t of the top satisfy the relation of T>t, where a projection of the inner surface of the trough is formed in a gentle arc compared to a recess of the inner surface of the top, and where an inner perimeter of the recess of the inner surface projects circumferentially outward more than an outer-perimeter of the outer surface of the trough. The sheath is entirely formed of polyolefin resin material.

Abstract: A modular electrical service riser includes an elongated conduit that is extended into a raised operating position and retracted into a transport position. The elongated conduit is substantially linear so as to avoid bending the cables in the conduit. The riser includes a novel meter fitting/disconnect that allows the riser to be used with overhead or underground utility company power lines or an overhead or underground customer subfeed. When the riser is used with a utility company power line, the meter is used. When the riser is used with a customer subfeed, the meter is bypassed. The riser can be moved from site to site without incurring extensive hardware and labor costs at each site because it can be used with four different types of power sources.

Abstract: The subject underground cable assembly protection system of this invention relates to a plurality of rigid substantially impact-resistant elongate protective channel members. Each of these channel members defines an enclosed compartment for housing the cable assembly. The system of the present invention also includes means for interconnecting adjoining channel members to each other. In this way, the underground cable assembly protection system can be formed. The channel member and/or the interconnecting means can comprise a polymeric material, and more preferably an impact-resistant polymeric material such as high-impact PVC or polyurethane.

Abstract: A device which houses the active and passive nodal point modules of telecommunication installations in the ground comprises a metal container with a removable cover and a removable support for the modules housed in the container. The modules are attached in a heat-conductive manner to the internal surface of the support. The support is made of heat-conductive material and its external surface has a number of cooling fins. Through the cooling fins, the support makes heat-conductive contact with the internal surface of the container.

Abstract: An underground container has, in the upper region, a plinth-like open frame which encloses a box-like container to accommodate electronic subassemblies. The open frame prevents the penetration of water and dirt during mounting and repair work. The plinth-like open frame accommodates a sealing cover and a load bearing cover, both of which help prevent the penetration of water and dirt after installation of the container.

Abstract: A transparent manhole safety cable shield isolator includes a front enclosure having openable doors positioned therein to gain access to cables behind the shield. The isolator also includes shelving to isolate different tiers of cables thus minimizing the fault blast risk to workers in the manhole.

Abstract: A lightweight and durable utility pull box for storing splices and junctions of underground coaxial cables, electrical wires, and optical fibers, having an elongated main body portion and end walls. The elongated main body portion is made of durable and lightweight plastic material for providing chemical resistance and structural integrity, has sidewalls with an arch-shaped configuration defining an enlarged inner enclosure for storing splices or junctions for electrical, telephone, coaxial cable or optical fiber cable, and has side walls with outer laterally extending strengthening ribs. The end walls cover the ends of the inner enclosure defined by the elongated main body portion. The elongated main body portion has at least one inlet opening for receiving the electrical, telephone, coaxial cable or optical fiber cable for splicing or joining together and storing inside the enlarged inner enclosure.

Abstract: A metallic sheath for an electric cable with a ratio of inner diameter Di to outer diameter Do of at least 0.9, comprises a lengthwise welded, annularly or helically shaped corrugated tube whose wall thickness is in a range between 0.005 and 0.009 of the outer diameter, and where the distance p between two neighboring corrugation crests is in a range between 0.08 and 0.12 of the outer diameter. In addition, a method of making the above described electric cable is described.

Abstract: A field expandable modular housing system includes a plurality of housings having a universal configuration, with each housing including a fan box for securing a predetermined cooling fan, air inlet and exhaust ports, front and back doors, a cable trough mounted near the top of the housing, and side cutouts for permitting electrical cable to run between bolted together ones of the housings, for electrically interconnecting electrical equipment contained within the housing, and universal equipment mounting brackets installed within each housing for securing desired equipment within each housing.

Abstract: A buried armored power transmission line includes a metal jacket housing at least one conductive busbar. The line is equipped with a cooling device operating by transferring heat from the jacket to the surface of the soil, including a metallic structure fixed to the jacket and extending towards the surface of the soil. This structure has a plurality of vertical first plates connected to the jacket having a vertical dimension such that their top edge is at a permissible calculated depth.

Abstract: A device for housing the active and passive junction assemblies of underground-located telecommunications installations, with a removable holding fixture for the assemblies placed inside the container, has the following characteristics:a) the container (6) has a hollow main body portion (6a) and a shoulder portion (6b) which extends conically towards one end,b) a hollow neck portion (6c) is adjacent to the conical portion (6b),c) the container (6) is closed by a cover (7), which simultaneously serves as a sidewalk cover,d) the container (6) rests on a pipe (2) cast into a foundation (1), which protrudes from the foundation (1), while the hollow neck portion (6c) extends into the pipe (2).

Abstract: An improved electrical controls enclosure is provided having a modular assembly which is generally tubular in shape, having a generally uniform cross-sectional area throughout its longitudinal axis. The modular assembly comprises (i) a base mounting flange or other fitting as needed, (ii) a pedestal support, (iii) a control panel assembly covered by a control panel assembly shroud, (iv) a reducer coupling for connecting the pedestal support to the control panel assembly shroud, and (v) a cover cap resting atop the control panel assembly shroud. An air and watertight seal is provided between the interior of the pedestal support and the interior of the control panel assembly shroud. The control panel assembly contained within the shroud is seated within a shoulder in the reducer coupling, and is universally rotatable 360 degrees with respect thereto.

Abstract: A height and azimuth adjustable container is disclosed as a base for lighting fixtures, transformer housings, and junction boxes and provides precise and simplified aligning of lighting fixtures to be mounted on it. The height and azimuth adjustable container provides a precise and simplified adjustable aligning of lighting fixtures for azimuth alignment.

Abstract: A buried service splice enclosure for sealing a splice of telecommunication cables comprises a closure defining an interior space for accommodating the cable splice and defining an opening for receipt of the splice therethrough. A closure seal sealably closes the closure opening and has apertures for receipt therethrough of the cables. Means are provided for sealing the closure seal to the closure and for sealing the cables to the closure seal at the apertures. An inlet fitting, such as a check valve, communicates with the closure interior space and is adapted to receive and pass an encapsulant under pressure into the interior space. An outlet fitting, such as a pressure relief valve, also communicates with the interior space, the pressure relief valve adapted to pass the encapsulant therethrough when the encapsulant is exposed to a predetermined pressure in the closure interior space.

Abstract: A device for directing underground electrical cables between an above ground electrical apparatus disposed on a supporting pad and an underground conduit includes a hollow housing defining first and second openings and a passageway extending interiorly through the housing between the openings, the first opening being substantially larger than the second opening and matable with the access opening of the supporting pad, and the second opening being matable with the underground conduit for directing cables between the underground conduit and the access opening in the support pad for connection to the electrical apparatus.

Abstract: The invention refers to a height and azimuth alignment adjustments assembly which is utilized for the precise and simplified adjusting of the heights of embedded containers and for the aligning of its light fixture with respect to a straight line. These containers are installed in airport runways, taxiways and other aircraft traffic areas to serve as bases for lighting fixtures, transformer housings and junction boxes. The adjustments take place both, when the containers and their lights are initially installed as well as when the runways, taxiways and other aircraft traffic areas are resurfaced.

Abstract: A reentrable moisture barrier for use in enclosures for cables and or cable components to prevent entry of ground moisture is disclosed. The barrier is inexpensive and easy to install. One example of the invention is in conjunction with an enclosure or housing with a first cover portion removable from a second base portion. The improved reentrable moisture barrier is formed of an inexpensive flexible sheet which may be deformed and replaceably inserted in the enclosure to prevent ground moisture from migrating from the open bottom of the housing to the top of the first cover portion where it may condense and be deposited on the cables and cable components. The reentrable barrier is wrapped around and stuffed between the cables and the interior of the second base portion and the first cover portion is replaced. Ground moisture is thus prevented from reaching the interior of the first cover portion.

Abstract: A flood protection pedestal protects telecommunications equipment and the like retained therein from water damage during flood conditions in the surrounding environment. The flood protection pedestal includes a base assembly, a structural cover assembly removably attached to the base assembly for covering the telecommunications equipment, and an air entrapping arrangement inside the cover assembly over the telecommunications equipment. The air entrapping arrangement may be either a thin walled unitary dome member integrally formed of a plastics material or a coating applied to the interior of the cover assembly. A downwardly oriented opening is formed in the dome member for receiving telecommunications equipment. A body of air is entrapped within the cover assembly when flood waters rise above a given level for protecting the telecommunications equipment from exposure to the flood waters.

Abstract: A device is provided for use in maintaining organization of lines which pass through a trench. The device includes a thin, substantially planar foundation and at least one separating member projecting normally therefrom. The foundation is suited for placement within a trench to directly underlie lines. The separating member is operatively associated with the foundation, acting as a spacer between adjacent lines. In order to provide a readily transportable and storable device, the invented line organizer is constructed from a single, thin sheet of generally rigid material. The sheet is foldable to provide a generally triangular device.