Horizontal post base cover

Abstract

A two piece, non-conductive cover for covering the conductive base of a horizontal post attached to a utility pole. The cover comprises a first section and a second section. The first section overlaps the second section. The two sections cooperate to define a cavity that encases the conductive end of the horizontal post base fitting. The two sections also cooperate to define a pair of opposed arms that define a space configured and dimensioned to extend partially around a utility pole. Attachment apparatus for attaching the arms to the pole can include, but are not limited to, bolts lag screws, screws, nails, straps or any other apparatus that serves to secure the cover to the utility pole.

1 . A cover for covering the base end of an apparatus mounted to a utility pole, comprising:
 a first section and a second section, said first and second sections together in an overlapping arrangement defining an inner cavity sized and dimensioned to house the base end of the apparatus.   
     
     
         2 . The cover of  claim 1  wherein said first and second sections define a pair of opposed arms dimensioned to extend partially around the utility pole. 
     
     
         3 . The cover of  claim 1  wherein the first and second sections are made from a non-conductive material. 
     
     
         4 . The cover of  claim 1  further comprising attachment apparatus for attaching the cover to the pole. 
     
     
         5 . The cover of  claim 4  wherein the attachment apparatus is selected from a group of attachment apparatus consisting of bolts, lag screws, screws, nails and straps. 
     
     
         6 . The cover of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus mounted to a utility pole is a horizontal post insulator. 
     
     
         7 . The cover of  claim 1  wherein said first section includes a forward extension and second section includes a complementary forward extension. 
     
     
         8 . The cover of  claim 1  wherein said recited forward extensions are upwardly angled. 
     
     
         9 . A non-conductive cover for covering the conductive base of an apparatus attached to a utility pole, comprising:
 a top section and a bottom section in an overlapping arrangement, said top and bottom sections cooperating to define a cavity to encase the apparatus base fitting; the recited sections also cooperating to define a pair of opposed arms dimensioned to extend partially around the utility pole; and   attachment apparatus for attaching the cover to the pole.   
     
     
         10 . The cover of  claim 9  wherein the attachment apparatus is selected from a group of attachment apparatus consisting of machine bolts, lag screws, wood screws, nails and straps. 
     
     
         11 . The cover of  claim 9  wherein the opposed arms are configured to be complementary to a utility pole having a circular cross-section. 
     
     
         12 . The cover of  claim 9  wherein the opposed arms are configured to be complementary to a utility pole having a rectangular cross-section. 
     
     
         13 . The cover of  claim 9  wherein the opposed arms are configured to be complementary to a utility pole having a polygon cross-section. 
     
     
         14 . A cover for covering the conductive base of a horizontal post attached to a utility pole, comprising:
 a first non-conductive section having a forward extension and a second non-conductive section having a forward extension, said first and second sections disposed in an overlapping arrangement, said first and second sections cooperating to define a cavity dimensioned to encase the conductive base of the horizontal post; said first and second sections defining first and second lateral compartments; said first and second sections also defining a pair of opposed curvilinear walls that define a semicircular space dimensioned to extend at least partially around a utility pole; and   attachment apparatus for attaching the curvilinear walls to the pole.   
     
     
         15 . The cover of  claim 14  wherein the attachment apparatus is selected from a group consisting of bolts, lag screws, screws, nails and straps. 
     
     
         16 . The cover of  claim 14  wherein said recited forward extensions are upwardly angled.