Shotgun stick with remote controller

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9768576
SERIAL NO

14662309

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An apparatus and method is provided for a shotgun stick for manipulating, removing and installing clamps and other devices to electrical connectors on electric power distribution systems. The shotgun stick includes an elongated, electrical insulating, support rod having a working end and a holding end. An electrical insulating head mounted on the working end of the support rod. A clamping mechanism is mounted within the head for extension from the head and retraction into the head. An actuating mechanism is mounted within the head for extending and retracting the clamping mechanism. A control module is mounted within the head for controlling the actuating mechanism to extend and retract the clamping mechanism. The control module including a receiver for receiving a control signal. A remote controller is operable by the operator holding the holding end to generate the control signal.

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  • DOMINION ENERGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Callendar, Stephen Richmond, US 1 7
Holliday, Eleanor Richmond, US 1 7
Matthews, Tucker Richmond, US 1 7
Newell, Trey Richmond, US 1 7
Sook, Timothy R Portsmouth, US 3 11
Spott, Victoria Richmond, US 1 7
Vernon, Kyle Richmond, US 1 7

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