Patent ID: 6293519
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: H02G

Abstract:
A snake apparatus of the type used to feed electrical wires through spaces contained within existing structures comprising:a thin, flexible, flattened core strip capable of being flattened upon itself having two ends, an attachment end and a manipulator end and a length substantially longer than its cross-sectional width;a phosphorescent coating, said coating to be applied to said core strip; wherein said, coating is applied in sufficient thickness and entirety to form an electrically non-conducive barrier effectively insulating said strip of metal; wherein said coating is capable of providing sufficient luminescence to enable the strip of metal to be visible without the benefit of ambient light several hours later;wherein said core strip is made of a metallic material, said thin, flexible, flattened metallic core strip being resilient and resistant to permanent deformation,wherein the attachment end is further shaped to facilitate the attachment of electrical conductors for feeding electrical conductors through electrical conduits and passageways;wherein said manipulator end is further shaped to facilitate the advancement and retrieval of the snake through electrical conductors and passageways by the operator of snake;wherein said phosphorescent coating applied to said core strip is applied intermittently spaced on said core strip thereby leaving portions of the core strip exposed and uncoated with said phosphorescent coating.