US3704001A
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Mounting bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-17
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Granted: 1972-11-28
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Expires: 1990-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A mounting bracket for supporting electrical power transformers in clusters of three is disclosed. A first embodiment of the invention comprises a one piece, substantially V-shaped bracket adapted to be mounted to a utility pole and configured to support transformers at the ends of each of its legs and at its vertex. The bracket may be mounted either by direct bolting to a pole, or by use of an island plate abutting a pole and fastened to the legs of the bracket. A second embodiment of the invention may be secured to a pole in the same manner, is also substantially Vshaped, but is assembled of several parts. This embodiment permits angular adjustment of the transformer mounting positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford E Sloop
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:28
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B5/00; H02B5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
230 words
A mounting bracket comprising: a. first and second leg means oriented at an angle to one another adapted to abut a supporting pole means, each of said leg means including angularly formed end portions adjacent each end thereof; b. means joining said first and second leg means together at one end thereof, with one end portion of a first leg means connected in abutting relationship with one end portion of said second leg means by passing a number of connecting bolts through aperture means formed therein, whereby said first and second leg means will be angularly disposed to form a vertex therebetween; c. first load mounting means formed on one end of said first leg means opposite said vertex; d. second load mounting means formed on an end of said second leg means opposite said vertex; e. third load mounting means formed on said first and second leg means at said vertex; and, f. means for mounting said bracket on said supporting pole with said leg members in abutting relation with the surface of said supporting pole, said mounting means including a plate element supported in radially extending and abutting relationship with the surface portion of said supporting pole and wherein adjustable means is provided for securing each of said mounting bracket legs to said plate whereby said mounting bracket will be clamped to the surface of the supporting pole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
230 words
A mounting bracket comprising: a. first and second leg means oriented at an angle to one another adapted to abut a supporting pole means, each of said leg means including angularly formed end portions adjacent each end thereof; b. means joining said first and second leg means together at one end thereof, with one end portion of a first leg means connected in abutting relationship with one end portion of said second leg means by passing a number of connecting bolts through aperture means formed therein, whereby said first and second leg means will be angularly disposed to form a vertex therebetween; c. first load mounting means formed on one end of said first leg means opposite said vertex; d. second load mounting means formed on an end of said second leg means opposite said vertex; e. third load mounting means formed on said first and second leg means at said vertex; and, f. means for mounting said bracket on said supporting pole with said leg members in abutting relation with the surface of said supporting pole, said mounting means including a plate element supported in radially extending and abutting relationship with the surface portion of said supporting pole and wherein adjustable means is provided for securing each of said mounting bracket legs to said plate whereby said mounting bracket will be clamped to the surface of the supporting pole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
66 words
A mounting bracket as described in claim 1 further characterized in that each of said load mounting means includes a supporting plate member and wherein said supporting plate member is adjustably connected to each of said load mounting means whereby said supporting plate member can be selectively positioned at a number of supporting positions angularly disposed relative to the longitudinal axis of said supporting pole means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
214 words
A mounting bracket comprising: a. first and second leg means oriented at an angle to one another and adapted to abut a supporting pole means; b. means joining said first and second leg means together at one eNd thereof to form a vertex between said first and second angularly oriented leg means, said joining means including leg portions integrally formed with said leg means and each of which form respective parallel side portions joined by an integrally formed base portion; c. first load mounting means formed on an end of said first leg means opposite said vertex; d. second load mounting means formed on an end of said second leg means opposite said vertex; e. third load mounting means formed on said base portion at said vertex; and f. means for mounting said bracket on said supporting pole with said leg members in abutting relationship with the surface of said supporting pole, said mounting means including a plate element supported in radially extending and abutting relationship with the surface portion of said supporting pole and including elongated adjustable tension bolt means securing each of said mounting bracket legs to said plate, wherein said mounting bracket will be clamped to the surface of said supported pole in response to adjustment of said tension bolt means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
214 words
A mounting bracket comprising: a. first and second leg means oriented at an angle to one another and adapted to abut a supporting pole means; b. means joining said first and second leg means together at one eNd thereof to form a vertex between said first and second angularly oriented leg means, said joining means including leg portions integrally formed with said leg means and each of which form respective parallel side portions joined by an integrally formed base portion; c. first load mounting means formed on an end of said first leg means opposite said vertex; d. second load mounting means formed on an end of said second leg means opposite said vertex; e. third load mounting means formed on said base portion at said vertex; and f. means for mounting said bracket on said supporting pole with said leg members in abutting relationship with the surface of said supporting pole, said mounting means including a plate element supported in radially extending and abutting relationship with the surface portion of said supporting pole and including elongated adjustable tension bolt means securing each of said mounting bracket legs to said plate, wherein said mounting bracket will be clamped to the surface of said supported pole in response to adjustment of said tension bolt means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A mounting bracket as described in claim 3 further characterized in that each of said load mounting means includes adjustable means and wherein each of said adjustable means is selectively settable to a number of angularly adjusted positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A mounting bracket as described in claim 3 further characterized in that each of said load mounting means includes a supporting plate member and wherein a supporting plate member is adjustably connected to each of said load mounting means whereby said supporting plate member can be selectively positioned at a number of supporting positions angularly disposed relative to the longitudinal axis of said supporting pole means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
288 words
A mounting bracket comprising: a. first and second leg means oriented at substantially a ninety degree angle relative to one another to define a pole receiving area therebetween, with said leg means adapted to be supported in abutting engagement with a supporting pole means such that said leg means contacts said supporting pole means at circumferentially spaced locations, and wherein each of said leg means defines an opening formed therein adjacent the point of contact of said leg means with said supporting pole means; b. means joining said first and second leg means together at one end thereof to form a vertex between said first and second angularly oriented leg means, said joining means including leg portions integrally formed with said leg means and each of which form respective parallel side portions joined by integrally formed base portion; c. first load mounting means formed on an end of said first leg means opposite said vertex; d. second load mounting means formed on an end of said second leg means opposite said vertex; e. third load mounting means formed on said base portion at said vertex; and f. means for mounting said bracket on said supporting pole with said leg members in abutting relationship with the surface of said supporting pole and with said legs contacting said pole at said circumferentially spaced location adjacent said openings formed in said legs, and wherein said mounting means includes at least one elongated adjustable tension bolt means extending through said opening in each of said leg means and through complementary openings formed in said supporting pole, and wherein said elongated tension bolt means are oriented at substantially a ninety degree angle relative to each other when secured in a bracket supporting relationship.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
288 words
A mounting bracket comprising: a. first and second leg means oriented at substantially a ninety degree angle relative to one another to define a pole receiving area therebetween, with said leg means adapted to be supported in abutting engagement with a supporting pole means such that said leg means contacts said supporting pole means at circumferentially spaced locations, and wherein each of said leg means defines an opening formed therein adjacent the point of contact of said leg means with said supporting pole means; b. means joining said first and second leg means together at one end thereof to form a vertex between said first and second angularly oriented leg means, said joining means including leg portions integrally formed with said leg means and each of which form respective parallel side portions joined by integrally formed base portion; c. first load mounting means formed on an end of said first leg means opposite said vertex; d. second load mounting means formed on an end of said second leg means opposite said vertex; e. third load mounting means formed on said base portion at said vertex; and f. means for mounting said bracket on said supporting pole with said leg members in abutting relationship with the surface of said supporting pole and with said legs contacting said pole at said circumferentially spaced location adjacent said openings formed in said legs, and wherein said mounting means includes at least one elongated adjustable tension bolt means extending through said opening in each of said leg means and through complementary openings formed in said supporting pole, and wherein said elongated tension bolt means are oriented at substantially a ninety degree angle relative to each other when secured in a bracket supporting relationship.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-11-28 | 1976-05-29 | 1976-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-28 | 1980-05-29 | 1980-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-28 | 1984-05-29 | 1984-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |