US 5,726,507 A · Temporary electrical interfaces, install ations, processes, and systems for contruction sites

Abstract

An electrical interface provides a permanent electrical facility electrically connected to a temporary electrical facility which provides electrical utilities to construction sites which can be activated by a non-utility qualified individual. The electrical interface generally comprises (a) permanent electrical facilities that provide electrical power to a residential neighborhood; and (b) temporary electrical facility electrically connected to the permanent electrical facilities. The temporary electrical facility provide electrical utilities to construction sites which can be activated by a non-utility qualified individual(s). The temporary electrical facility further comprises a non-conductive housing and a base, electrical connectors, and a electrical converter. The nonconductive housing fits over and doses the base. Alternate temporary electrical facilities comprise a pole, electrical connectors, and an electrical converter. Electrical connectors are positioned on an exterior surface of the non-conductive housing or pole. The electrical connectors having a connection switching element, which is familiar to an electrician and easily activated. The electrical converter converts the first interface wiring to the second interface wiring. The first interface wiring electrically connects the electrical converter to the permanent electrical facilities, whereas the second interface wiring electrically connects the connection switching element of the electrical connectors to the electrical converter. Preferred processes of installing the electrical interface generally comprise digging a trench and placing the conduit holding the electrical cable therein. And, if necessary, the additional step of digging a hole may be added to hold the preferred embodiment. Also, if needed, the existing cover is removed and replaced with an appropriate cover for the particular structure.

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Dependent claims

An electrical interface, comprising:

(a) a permanent electrical facility that provides electrical power to a residential neighborhood;
and
(b) a temporary electrical facility electrically coupled to said permanent electrical facility, said temporary electrical facility provides electrical power to a construction site in said residential neighborhood, said temporary electrical facility further comprises
(b1) a non-conductive housing and a base, said non-conductive housing covers said base, said non-conductive housing and said base forming an interior space that is substantially enclosed by said non-conductive housing and said base, said non-conductive housing also having an exterior space that is exterior to said non-conductive housing and said base, said non-conductive housing having an exterior surface;
(b2) a connection switching element electrically coupled to an electrical connector to selectively activate said electrical connector, said connection switching element and said electrical connector positioned in said exterior space of said non-conductive housing proximate to said exterior surface of said non-conductive housing;
and
(b3) an electrical converter to convert first interface wiring to second interface wiring, said electrical convertor is positioned in said interior space, said first interface wiring electrically coupled between said electrical converter and said permanent electrical facility, said second interface wiring electrically coupled between said connection switching element and said electrical converter, so that said connection switching element selectively activates said electrical connector by selectively electrically coupling said second interface wiring to said electrical connector, wherein said base has a first hollow cavity that is buried substantially underground and said non-conductive housing has a second hollow cavity that is substantially above ground when said non-conductive housing is positioned over said base to cover said base to create said interior space, and further wherein said first interface wiring is substantially encased in conduit until said first interface wiring enters said interior space.

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A temporary electrical installation, comprising

(a) a non-conductive housing and a base, said non-conductive housing covers said base, said non-conductive housing and said base combine to form a cavity, said non-conductive housing having an exterior surface;
(b) a plug-in connection switching element positioned near said exterior surface of said non-conductive housing, said plug-in connection switching element selectively energizes an electrical connector;
and
(c) an electrical converter to convert a first interface wiring to a second interface wiring, said first interface wiring electrically couples said electrical converter to a power supply, said second interface wiring electrically couples said electrical connector to said electrical converter when said plug-in connection switching element is activated, wherein said base has a first hollow cavity that is buried substantially underground and said non-conductive housing has a hollow cavity is substantially above ground when said non-conductive housing is positioned over said base to cover said base to create said cavity, and further wherein said first interface wiring is substantially encased in conduit until said first interface wiring enters said cavity, said first interface wiring and said conduit is buried underground.

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A temporary electrical installation, comprising:

(a) a non-conductive housing to enclose and to protect an electrical connector, said electrical connector having a first electrical lead and a second electrical, said first electrical lead to selectively electrically couple to an electrical plug, said non-conductive housing having an exterior surface;
(b) an electrical switch enclosed in said non-conductive housing, said electrical switch partially extending through said exterior surface of said non-conductive housing, so that said electrical switch can be activated from a location exterior of said non-conductive housing, said electrical switch having a first switch lead and a second switch lead, said first switch lead electrically coupled to said second electrical lead of said electrical connector, said second switch lead electrically coupled to an electrical cable which is electrically coupled to a power supply, so that said electrical switch electrically couples said power supply to said electrical connector and to said electrical plug when activated and electrically isolates said electrical connector and said electrical plug from said power supply when deactivated;
and
(c) a non-conductive, hollow pole, said non-conductive housing secured to said non-conductive, hollow pole, said electrical cable extending through said non-conductive, hollow pole to said non-conductive housing.

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A temporary electrical installation, comprising:

(a) a first non-conductive housing to enclose and to protect an electrical connector, said electrical connector having a first electrical lead and a second electrical lead, said first electrical lead to selectively electrically couple to an electrical plug, said first non-conductive housing having an exterior surface;
(b) an electrical switch enclosed in said first non-conductive housing, said electrical switch partially extending through said exterior surface of said first non-conductive housing, so that said electrical switch can be activated from a location exterior of said first non-conductive housing, said electrical switch having a first switch lead and a second switch lead, said first switch lead electrically coupled to said second electrical lead of said electrical connector, said second switch lead electrically coupled to an electrical cable which is electrically coupled to a power supply, so that said electrical switch electrically couples said power supply to said electrical connector and to said electrical plug when activated and electrically isolates said electrical connector and said electrical plug from said power supply when deactivated;
and
(c) a second non-conductive housing, said first non-conductive housing secured to said second non-conductive housing, said electrical cable extending through said second non-conductive housing to said first non-conductive housing.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Temporary electrical interfaces, install ations, processes, and systems for contruction sites

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Temporary electrical interfaces, install ations, processes, and systems for contruction sites

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