Flexible distribution line cover and method of installing the same
AssigneeTyco Electronics Corporation
InventorsLuis Orlando Puigcerver, David Edwin Bowling, Laura Jackson Hiller, Terry Edward Frye, Carl Michael Stine
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Abstract
Covers for distribution lines coupled to an insulator include a main body of a flexible polymer material. The main body is configured to be positioned adjacent the insulator and a line coupled to the insulator. At least one connector member is connected to the main body. The connector member is a rigid material configured to couple to either the insulator or the line to attach the cover.
Claims39
A cover for distribution lines coupled to an insulator, the cover comprising:
- a main body comprising a flexible polymer material configured to be positioned adjacent the insulator and at least one line coupled to the insulator;
- and
- at least one connector member connected to the main body, the connector member comprising a rigid material configured to couple to and contact at least one of the insulator and the at least one line coupled to the insulator to attach the cover.
A method for covering distribution lines coupled to an insulator, the method comprising:
- providing a cover comprising a main body comprising a flexible polymer material configured to fit over the insulator and at least one connector member connected to the main body, the connector member comprising a rigid material;
- placing the cover adjacent the insulator;
- flexing an end of the main body to align with one of the distribution lines extending from the insulator;
- and
- connecting the at least one connector member directly to at least one of the insulator or the one of the distribution lines.
A method for covering distribution lines coupled to an insulator, the method comprising:
- providing a cover comprising a main body comprising a flexible polymer material configured to fit over the insulator and at least one connector member connected to the main body, the connector member comprising a rigid material;
- placing the cover adjacent the insulator;
- flexing an end of the main body to align with one of the distribution lines extending from the insulator;
- and
- connecting the at least one connector member to the insulator.
A cover for distribution lines coupled to an insulator, the cover comprising:
- a main body comprising a flexible polymer material configured to be positioned adjacent the insulator and at least one line coupled to the insulator;
- and
- a connector member connected to the main body, the connector member comprising a rigid material coupled to and contacting the insulator to attach the cover.
A method for covering distribution lines coupled to an insulator, the method comprising:
- providing a cover comprising a main body comprising a flexible polymer material configured to fit over the insulator and at least one connector member connected to the main body, the connector member comprising a rigid material;
- placing the cover adjacent the insulator;
- flexing an end of the main body to align with one of the distribution lines extending from the insulator;
- and
- connecting the at least one connector member to the insulator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.