Patent ID: 7154034
Filing Date: 2006-12-26
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
1. A method for protecting wildlife from electrocution from an energized cutout assembly having upper and lower contact assemblies comprising: shrouding an upper connector; shrouding the upper contact assembly; and shrouding a volume surrounding an upper-end of a fuse holder assembly wherein the fuse holder assembly includes an attachment means for a load breaking tool, and wherein all shrouding is accomplished using a one-piece shroud, wherein the shroud has a slot for accomplishing the shrouding and removing while an upper electrical wire is energized; wherein the step of shrouding an upper connector comprises the steps of: positioning a shroud over an upper conductor; and drawing the shroud over the upper end of the cutout assembly; further comprising the step of disposing a pin through a first side of the shroud, the internal side of the upper contact assembly and a second side of the shroud to prevent unintended dislodging of the shroud.