Patent ID: 7181995
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: B25D,H01H,H02G

Abstract:
1. A method of disconnecting a switch, comprising the steps of: a) obtaining a disconnect tool comprising a central body member with a U-shaped distal end, an L-shaped hook arm with a flanged tip, and a pole mount structure; b) obtaining an elongated pole; c) mounting said disconnect tool to said elongated pole; d) extending said disconnect tool over a user's head with said L-shaped hook arm facing the user, facing away from the front of the closed cut-out switch barrel, and said U-shaped distal end proximate the front of the closed cutout switch barrel; e) transversely engaging said U-shaped distal end of said disconnect tool with the front of the cut-out switch barrel; f) sliding said disconnect tool in an upward direction along the front of the cut-out switch barrel to a position proximate the disconnect ring; g) twisting said elongated pole, thereby twisting said disconnect tool, wherein said U-shaped distal end of said disconnect tool remains engaged with the cut-out switch barrel, and wherein said flanged tip of said L-shaped hook arm extends through the disconnect ring; h) disconnecting the switch by exerting a pulling force on the disconnect ring via said L-shaped hook.