# US 10,374,397 B2 · Non-conductive shield for distribution boards > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,374,397 B2 - Document ID: US10374397B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/607,901 - Filed: 2017-05-30 - Published: 2017-12-14 - Granted: 2019-08-06 - Earliest claimed: 2016-06-08 - Applicants: Warren Stanley King, Jr. - Inventors: Warren Stanley King, Jr. - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10374397B2 ## CPC - H02B 1/14: Shutters or guards for preventing access to contacts (shielding of isolating-contacts in withdrawable switchgear H02B11/24) - H02B 1/06: having associated enclosures, e.g. for preventing access to live parts - H02B 3/00: Apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture, assembly, or maintenance of boards or switchgear - H02B 11/24: Shutters or guards - H02G 3/081: {Bases, casings or covers} - H02B: BOARDS, SUBSTATIONS OR SWITCHING ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SUPPLY OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER - H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES ## Abstract A distribution board shield. The distribution board shield includes a drape formed of an elongated non-conductive material having a top end, a bottom end, a rear surface and a front surface. A connector is used to attach the drape within a distribution panel box so that the drape covers exposed bar buses, breaker busses and wires within the working area. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A distribution board shield comprising: a drape formed of an elongated non-conductive material having a top end, a bottom end, a rear surface and a front surface; a handle formed of a non-conductive material and coupled to the top end of the drape; and a magnet embedded within the handle, wherein the magnet is configured to secure the drape within a distribution board box. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The distribution board shield of claim 1, further comprising a first coiled wire extending from a first side of the bottom end of the drape and a second coiled wire extending from a second side of the bottom end of the drape, wherein the first coiled wire and the second coiled wire comprise an outer surface comprising a non-conductive material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The distribution board shield of claim 1, wherein the non-conductive material is rubber. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The distribution board shield of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a warning symbol and a warning text printed on the front surface of the drape. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The distribution board shield of claim 1, further comprising a clip attached to the drape and operable to adjust a length of the drape. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The distribution board shield of claim 5, wherein the clip comprises sidewalls forming a slot in between, wherein the drape is disposed within the slot, the clip further comprising a first side arm, and a second side arm extending from opposing sides of the sidewalls and protruding towards one another. ### Claim 7 A method of covering a distribution board comprising: providing a drape formed of an elongated non-conductive material having a top end, a bottom end, a first coiled wire extending from a first side of the top end of the drape and a second coiled wire extending from a second side of the top end of the drape, wherein the first coiled wire and the second coiled wire comprise an outer surface comprising a non-conductive material; and attaching the top end of the drape within the distribution board box so that the drape hangs over and covers breaker busses. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the drape further comprises at least one magnet attached to the bottom end. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8, further comprising the step of attaching the bottom end of the drape within the distribution board by placing the magnet against a ferromagnetic portion of the distribution board. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the step of attaching the top end of the drape comprises wrapping the first coiled wire around a first main service wire and wrapping the second coiled wire around a second main service wire. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, wherein the non-conductive material is rubber. ### Claim 12 (depends on 7) The method of claim 7, further comprising a clip attached to the drape and operable to adjust a length of the drape. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, wherein the clip comprises sidewalls forming a slot in between, wherein the drape is disposed within the slot, the clip further comprising a first side arm and a second side arm extending from opposing sides of the sidewalls and protruding towards one another. ### Claim 14 A distribution board shield comprising: a drape formed of an elongated non-conductive material having a top end, a bottom end, a rear surface and a front surface; and a first coiled wire extending from a first side of the bottom end of the drape and a second coiled wire extending from a second side of the bottom end of the drape, wherein the first coiled wire and the second coiled wire comprise an outer surface comprising a non-conductive material, wherein the first coiled wire and the second coiled wire are configured to secure the drape within a distribution board box. ### Claim 15 A distribution board shield comprising: a drape formed of an elongated non-conductive material having a top end, a bottom end, a rear surface and a front surface; a clip attached to the drape and operable to adjust a length of the drape, wherein the clip comprises sidewalls forming a slot in between, wherein the drape is disposed within the slot, the clip further comprising a first side arm, and a second side arm extending from opposing sides of the sidewalls and protruding towards one another; and a connector attached to at least one of the top end and the bottom end of the drape, wherein the connector is configured to secure the drape within a distribution board box.