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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2013
Bridgeport Fittings, Inc., Stratford, CT (US);
Lawrence J. Smith, Stamford, CT (US);
Joseph M. Thomas, North Haven, CT (US);
Bridgeport Fitting, Inc., Stratford, CT (US);
Abstract
A split electrical grounding bushing having adjacent bushing portions with insulating bushing portions having guard tabs covering a gap formed between the insulating bushing portions creating a continuous insulating ring. The bushing portions are connected by a hinge permitting the bushing to be placed over electrical conductors or wires after being installed. Gaps in the insulating bushing portion are covered by attached guard tabs improving the safety of a split electrical bushing. Locking tabs and openings are used to securely hold the insulating bushing portions onto the bushing portions. The split electrical bushing is placed on a distal end of an electrical conduit. The split bushing may be an electrical grounding bushing providing an electrical ground connection.