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US 9,543,741 B1Granted
Temporary attachment equipotential grounding tool
OwnerJeffrey A. Pittmaninventor
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Abstract
An equipotential grounding tool adapted to provide a temporary grounding and bonding point for establishing an equipotential work area for electrical linemen. The tool has has a variety of attachment fastening means for securing the tool to a fixed point. Once secured the tool provides common grounding and bonding contact points for interconnecting the surrounding surfaces and/or devices.
Claims16
A tool, comprising:
- a shaft;
- having:
- a first end;
- a tee-shaft attached at a center to said first end and extending perpendicularly therefrom;
- and,
- an attachment region at a second end opposite said first end;
- a shaft stop located at and circumscribing an outer diameter of said shaft at an intermediate position;
- and,
- a plurality of first flat features circumscribing said outer diameter of said shaft between said shaft stop and said tee-shaft;
- wherein said attachment region is configured to removably receive a fastening feature.
7 more elements
A tool, comprising:
- a shaft, having:
- a first end;
- a tee-shaft attached at a center to said first end and extending perpendicularly therefrom;
- a second end terminating in a point opposite said first end;
- and,
- an attachment region adjacent to said second end;
- a shaft stop located at and circumscribing an outer diameter of said shaft at an intermediate position;
- and,
- a plurality of flat features circumscribing said outer diameter of said shaft between said shaft stop and said tee-shaft;
- wherein said attachment region is configured to removably receive a fastening feature.
7 more elements
A tool, comprising:
- a shaft, having:
- a first end;
- a tee-shaft attached at a center to said first end and extending perpendicularly therefrom;
- a second end terminating in a point opposite said first end;
- and,
- an attachment region adjacent to said second end;
- a shaft stop located at and circumscribing an outer diameter of said shaft at an intermediate position;
- and,
- a plurality of flat features circumscribing said outer diameter of said shaft between said shaft stop and said tee-shaft;
- wherein said attachment region is configured to removably receive a fastening feature.
7 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.