Abstract: A clamp apparatus is disclosed. The clamp apparatus includes a first half having a first end and a second end; a second half having a first end and a second end, the first and second halves being connected together at the first ends; and wherein the second end of the first half and the second end of the second half are flared outwardly away from a centerline of the clamp apparatus to receive a conductor therebetween.

Abstract: A tool for the removal or installation of a fuse includes a first tool arm and a second tool arm pivotally mounted to the first tool arm about an axis. A second fuse holder spreader finger section is movable away from a first fuse holder spreader finger section and a second fuse pusher finger section is movable toward a first fuse pusher finger section in response to a first handle section being moved toward a second handle section.

Abstract: An adjustable gripping assembly having a first or holding end with a trigger assembly rotatably held therein and connected to a wind assembly having a flexible, non-resilient link held by one end therein for operating a pair of gripping elements, movably mounted on a distal end of an adjustable, multipart hollow body. The trigger assembly including a trigger lock thereon and the multipart body including telescoping locking element mounted on the telescoping joints to control adjustment of the length of the assembly when the portions of the multipart body are moved with respect to each other. And, a pivot joint formed on an outer end of the multipart body, adjacent the pair of gripping elements to allow the gripping elements to be pivoted to different angles on the outer end upon release of a locking element held in the pivot joint.

Abstract: A data and context based role management system comprising: a community, the community including at least one data source having plural roles stored therein, the plural roles including an identity including at least one of a credential, a function, a capability, and a historic response data; a discovery module configured to identify an alert associated with an event requiring a response, the discovery module being further configured to search the community for a responder based on the event, wherein the discovery module is configured to compare a criteria based on the event to the identity associated with each of the plural roles to identify the responder; and when the responder is identified, the community promotes the responder to transform at least one device of the responder to provide at least access to data associated with the event.

Abstract: A removal tool accessory for replacing rectangular fuse modules of a fusible switching disconnect device. The removal tool accessory is a single piece part configured to snap-fit with the rectangular fuse module via opposing lateral sides thereof. The accessory includes an opening dimensioned to receive a person's index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and baby finger. A handlebar is provided for optimal mechanical leverage to pull the rectangular fuse module from the fusible switching disconnect device even when access to the rectangular fuse module is restricted.

Abstract: The pick up tool is an extension apparatus. The pick up tool is an articulated structure. The pick up tool is configured for use with a targeted object. The pick up tool grasps a targeted object for subsequent manipulation. The span of the length of the pick up tool is adjustable. The pick up tool comprises a clamp, a telescopic structure and a remote control. The telescopic structure forms the extension apparatus of the pick up tool. The clamp forms the articulation of the pick up tool. The clamp grasps the targeted object. The remote control controls the operation of the clamp.

Abstract: A tool and method for handling a part within an electrical power transmission system is disclosed, the part having a flange with a hole through the flange. A first jaw and a second jaw are connected to pivot relative to one another and have respective ends that converge upon closure, for example to hold the flange between the respective ends. The first jaw may have a tooth extended at the respective end of the first jaw for fitting within the hole in the flange to hold the flange between the respective ends when the tool is in a closed position. The tool may be a hot stick adapter, or may include a hot stick made at least in part of dielectric material. An actuator may be connected to operate one or both of the first jaw and the second jaw from a user end of the hot stick.

Abstract: This FET includes: a source electrode pad, which is formed on a source electrode and which is electrically connected to the source electrode; and/or a drain electrode pad, which is formed on the drain electrode and which is electrically connected to the drain electrode. The source electrode pad has a cutout for reducing a parasitic capacitance between the source electrode pad and the drain electrode, and the drain electrode pad has a cutout for reducing a parasitic capacitance between the drain electrode pad and the source electrode.

Abstract: An intracorporeal surgical tissue retractor is provided having an anchor selectively deployable in a first tissue not to be retracted and a grasper selectively deployable on a second tissue to be retracted. A longitudinally selectively movable support is threadable through the anchor and attached at a substantially distal end of the movable support to the grasper. A deployment user interface is couplable to the movable support and has a proximal end manipulable by a user extracorporeally and a distal end releasably attachable to both the anchor and the grasper, adapted to intracorporeally deploy the anchor into the first tissue and the grasper onto the second tissue. The user interface includes a first actuator having an anchor positioning tool enabling selective deployment of the anchor in the first tissue, and a second actuator enabling selective opening and closing of the jaws of the grasper.

Abstract: A removal tool accessory for replacing rectangular fuse modules of a fusible switching disconnect device. The removal tool accessory is a single piece part configured to snap-fit with the rectangular fuse module via opposing lateral sides thereof. The accessory includes an opening dimensioned to receive a person's index finger, middle finger, ring finger, and baby finger. A handlebar is provided for optimal mechanical leverage to pull the rectangular fuse module from the fusible switching disconnect device even when access to the rectangular fuse module is restricted.

Abstract: A fuse barrel component handling device is configured to engage and support both load break and non-load break fuse barrel components. The fuse barrel component handling device includes a hollow cavity capable of receiving a portion of a fuse barrel. In addition, the handling device has a projection bar, which may be integral with or attached to the device, and at least two slots and a notch within the wall of the device. The projection bar, at least two slots, and notch receive and support a fuse barrel component, e.g. a pull ring of a non-load break component or a hook member of a load-break component. The fuse barrel component handling device may be used with a hot stick to remove and/or install a fuse barrel.

Abstract: A hot stick switch head is described and shown in the specification and drawings having a body, a jaw assembly attached to the top end of the body, and a base attached to the bottom end of the body. The base is adapted to be attached to an insulated pole or “hot stick.” The body has a channel extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the body. The jaw assembly has an open position and a closed position for securing high-voltage fuses, fuse barrel assemblies, or other similar or related devices during removal and installation.

Abstract: A fuse barrel component handling device is configured to engage and support both load break and non-load break fuse barrel components. The fuse barrel component handling device includes a hollow cavity capable of receiving a portion of a fuse barrel. In addition, the handling device has a projection bar, which may be integral with or attached to the device, and at least two slots and a notch within the wall of the device. The projection bar, at least two slots, and notch receive and support a fuse barrel component, e.g. a pull ring of a non-load break component or a hook member of a load-break component. The fuse barrel component handling device may be used with a hot stick to remove and/or install a fuse barrel.

Abstract: A fuse puller is provided with a base component, and extracts a first fuse that is fitted in a first housing portion of a fuse box. The base component includes a first holding portion that is provided on one side of the base component and holds the first fuse inside the first housing portion, a gripping portion that is provided on the other side of the base component, and a second holding portion that holds a second fuse.

Abstract: A fuse puller includes a body, and a first fuse that is permanently engaged with the body in fixed relation thereto. A electric junction box includes the fuse puller and a fuse mounting surface to which a plurality of fuses including the first fuse are mounted so as to be arranged in parallel to each other.

Abstract: A fuse puller is provided with a base component, and extracts a first fuse that is fitted in a first housing portion of a fuse box. The base component includes a first holding portion that is provided on one side of the base component and holds the first fuse inside the first housing portion, a gripping portion that is provided on the other side of the base component, and a second holding portion that holds a second fuse.

Abstract: A device for removing or inserting a fuse, in particular an automotive safety fuse from or into a fuse base in a fuse strip. The device has a first and a second elongate arm each of which has a distal end and a proximal end whereby an engaging section that may be brought into engagement with the fuse is provided in the distal end portion of the first and the second arm. The device further includes a first connecting section connecting the first and the second arm to each other and provided proximally to the engaging section.

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing a circuit breaker from a mounting member or a housing. The tool includes a housing having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, a surface, and an axis. Disposed at the first end of the housing is a recess that is structured to receive the operating handle or actuator lever of the circuit breaker, while a number of apertures are disposed substantially adjacent to the second end of the housing. One or more mechanical fasteners extend through the apertures and secure the housing to the circuit breaker.

Abstract: A cutout fuse tube mounting tool includes a pole that has an upper end. A plate has a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. Each of a pair of arms is attached to and extends away from one of the first and second lateral edges. Each of a pair of discs has an inner side and an outer side. The inner sides are each attached to an end of one of the arms. Each of the discs has a diameter smaller than an inner diameter of a loop attached to a cutout fuse tube. A coupler is configured to secure the plate to the upper end of the pole so that the top edge of the plate is directed away from the upper end. Each of the arms may be engaged with one of a pair of cutout fuse tubes by engaging an associated cutout fuse loop.

Abstract: A line work tool device and method, wherein a tool guidance structure is provided for tool positioning assistance relative to the target workpiece, such as a high voltage switch, and wherein a unique inverted “L” shaped member extends from the device in such a manner as to facilitate interaction with the switch barrel.

Abstract: A wildlife guard placement tool for installing a wildlife protection guard on an insulator of an elevated, electrical power distribution system has been provided that includes a first end, a second end, an opening, a near side, and a far side with a slot formed therein. The opening and the slot are positioned such that a placement tab of the wildlife protection guard can be received into the opening and out through the slot. Additionally, a method for placement of a wildlife protection guard on an insulator of an elevated electrical power distribution system has been provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved fuse and relay puller, consisting of a puller especially adapted to handle given electronic components such as fuses and relays due to the fact that it adjusts to characteristic shapes and dimensions thus making it possible to manipulate said elements in boxes and housings not easily accessible.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved fuse and relay puller, consisting of a puller especially adapted to handle given electronic components such as fuses and relays due to the fact that it adjusts to characteristic shapes and dimensions thus making it possible to manipulate said elements in boxes and housings not easily accessible.

Abstract: The safety fuse tool is used for handling high-voltage fuses and their fuse carriers, i.e., fuse barrel assemblies, or other similar or related devices, and can generally be described as having a central base structure carrying a movable head assembly and also carrying a pivotally mounted latch that is preferably comprised of two arms that work together operationally. The head assembly has at least one carrying arm and possibly a hook for servicing fuses and other related devices. A feature of the safety fuse tool is its automatic latching mechanism. This mechanism is essentially comprised of, among other items, a novel design of sliding surfaces that allows the head assembly and the latch to work together to automatically secure a fuse barrel assembly to the safety fuse tool.

Abstract: A tool for installing and extracting a fuse is provided. The tool has a first bar that has a jaw at one end of the first bar. The tool has second bar that is slidably attached to the first bar and that has a jaw at one end of the second bar. The respective jaws are adapted to align by sliding the respective bars relative to each other to retain the fuse between the respective jaws.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide tools for installing and extracting fuses. In one embodiment, the tool has an elongate handle. A guideway spans the length of the handle, and a pair of jaws, adapted to retain the fuse, protrudes from an end of the handle. A rod is disposed within the guideway and is selectively actuatable within the guideway for releasing the fuse from the jaws.

Abstract: A fuse handling device for use with a fuse unit having a pair of contacts between which a fuse terminals which act as switching contacts may extend in use. The handling device comprises an actuating lever operable into a first position and a second position, a charging means operably connected to the actuating lever and a drive means operably connected to the charging means. The handling device in use is mounted on the fuse unit. The drive means attaches to the fuse and operation of the actuating lever into the first position charges the charging means to causes the drive means to extract the fuse from the pair of contacts and operation of the actuating lever into the second position charges the charging means to cause the drive means to insert the fuse into the pair of contacts. The fuse moves in a direction parallel to a plane of its switching contacts.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide tools for installing and extracting fuses. In one embodiment, the tool has an elongate handle. A guideway spans the length of the handle, and a pair of jaws, adapted to retain the fuse, protrudes from an end of the handle. A rod is disposed within the guideway and is selectively actuatable within the guideway for releasing the fuse from the jaws.

Abstract: A hot stick switch head for a lineman's tool for safely and expeditiously removing and installing fuseholders having a tubular body and a mounting assembly from an overhead mounting comprising a base member having a downwardly depending attachment device for attachment to the end of a hot stick and an elevated slot member on the opposite end thereof for receiving an element of said mounting assembly, and a fusebody-receiving notch. A laterally projecting arm engages a fusebody anywhere along the length thereof an guides the fusebody into the fusebody-receiving notch in the base member. The notch and slot are shaped and juxtaposed relative to each other so that on vertical elevation of the lineman's tool, the fusebody is securely retained thereon while the fusebody is lifted out of the fusebody mounting.

Abstract: A tool for installing and extracting a fuse is provided. The tool has a first bar that has a jaw at one end of the first bar. The tool has second bar that is slidably attached to the first bar and that has a jaw at one end of the second bar. The respective jaws are adapted to align by sliding the respective bars relative to each other to retain the fuse between the respective jaws.

Abstract: A cutout fuse tube assembly installation tool includes a body member having first and second ends. A longitudinal axis passes through the body member. A protrusion extends outward from the first end of the body member and includes a head end spaced apart from the body member. The second end of the body member includes a bracket that has first and second arms spaced apart by an opening. A bracket axis passes through the opening. The bracket, the bracket axis and the protrusion are configured such that the bracket axis passes between the head end of the protrusion and the body member. A movable gate device is mounted on one or both of the first and second arms. The gate device facilitates opening and closing of an access to the opening through the ends of the first and second arms.

Abstract: A semi-automatic fuse and cap insertion tool includes a socket mounted on a rotatable shaft, which shaft is mounted in a gun-like holder structure. A resilient means between the shaft and the holder keeps the shaft in a first position. With a fuse and cap in said socket and the gun shaft aimed for linear movement toward the fuse block, a linear pressure force in the direction of the fuse and cap and release of a trigger latch means causes the shaft to move into a gun-like barrel recess in the holder to a second position. During such movement, a cam follower fixed in the gun barrel interior rides in a helical grove in the shaft to cause the shaft fuse and cap in this socket to rotate relative to the gun-like structure and lock the fuse in the block. In a first position, the trigger initially blocks movement of the shaft and the shaft in the first position to thereby allow a certain amount of pressure to be applied to move the fuse and cap into place in the block and against a spring in the fuse cap.