Universal ground clip assembly
CA 2290938 A1 · Owner: Dinh, Cong Thanh · Inventors: Moran, Thomas T.; Coll, Gene; Dinh, Cong Thanh
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A universal ground clip assembly for electrically connecting interchangeable messenger clamps to a cable messenger strand strung between utility poles. A saddle, shaped grounding clip having a generally U-shaped cross-section with opposing first and, second side members is positioned over the insulation jacket of the messenger strand and, includes at least one pointed prong for penetrating the messenger strand insulation jacket, and engaging the messenger strand conductor. Compression of the grounding clip causes, the prong to penetrate the insulation jacket thereby establishing an electrical connection, with the messenger strand conductor. Tine clip assembly may further include a …
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- Filed November 26, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended November 26, 2019.
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