Utility probe with resilient fingers

An electrical utility probe configured to mount to an end of a line pole, comprising:

• a body having an upper portion with first and second opposing ends and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the lower portion including a pole mount to mount the body to a line pole;
• a shaft extending outwardly from the first end of the body, parallel to an axis extending through the first and second opposing ends, wherein the shaft, upper portion, and lower portion cooperatively form an L-shape;
• and
• an array of resilient fingers secured to the shaft, the resilient fingers being arranged in a series of rows and extend radially outwardly from the shaft.

An electrical utility probe configured to engage an electrical component having an eye, comprising:

• a body having an upper portion with first and second opposing ends and a lower portion adapted to mount the body to a line pole;
• a shaft extending outwardly from the first end, the shaft including a head disposed at a distal end thereof;
• an array of resilient fingers secured to the shaft, the resilient fingers extending radially outwardly from the shaft;
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• a hook extending outwardly from the second end of the body, wherein the shaft, body, and hook cooperatively form a T-shape.