Patent ID: 6520462
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A temporary support device for a utility pole cross-arm, said support device comprising:an attachment member adapted to engage an upright post portion of a utility pole; a support member having its length oriented substantially perpendicular to that of said attachment member, said support member having both a horizontal and vertical leg extending substantially along the length thereof, said horizontal and vertical legs joined at a substantially right angle and positioned to engage said cross-arm substantially along a lower, longitudinal edge thereof, said vertical leg further designed to allow access to a cross-arm retaining means after said support device is secured to said upright post; a releasable securing device for releasably affixing said attachment member to said upright post; and one or more adjustable risers connected to said support member, said adjustable risers adapted to produce an upward force against the bottom of said cross-arm after said attachment member has been releasably affixed to said upright post; wherein said support device is able to temporarily support said cross-arm on said upright post for a period of time during which said cross-arm is not secured to said upright post by said cross-arm retaining means; and wherein said support device is removed from said utility pole after said cross-arm is secured to said upright post.