Patent ID: 8905364

Claim:
A reinforcement assembly for a spacer fitting for a utility pole comprising: a front plate comprising a front connection aperture located at a top portion of the front plate, wherein the front connection aperture is configured to be substantially the same diameter as an insulator aperture on the spacer fitting; and a front receiving aperture located at a bottom portion of the front plate; and a back plate comprising a back connection aperture located at a top portion of the back plate, wherein the back connection aperture is configured to be substantially the same diameter as the insulator aperture on the spacer fitting; and a back receiving aperture located at a bottom portion of the back plate; wherein the back plate and the front plate are configured to be installed on opposite sides of the spacer fitting; and a portion of the back plate and a portion of the front plate extend below a terminal end of the spacer fitting to define a gap, wherein the gap continuously tapers from the terminal end of the spacer fitting until the portion of the back plate and the portion of the front plate abut one another.