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A superconducting cable includes a cryogenic fluid, a superconducting conductor, and a cryostat. A layer impervious to the cryogenic fluid is provided between the superconducting conductor and the cryogenic fluid. The superconducting conductor operates in a space substantially free from fluids lique

A superconducting cable includes a cryogenic fluid, a superconducting conductor, and a cryostat. A layer impervious to the cryogenic fluid is provided between the superconducting conductor and the cryogenic fluid. The superconducting conductor operates in a space substantially free from fluids liquefying at a temperature greater than or equal to an operative temperature of the superconducting cable. A method for protecting a superconducting cable from formation of balloons includes isolating the superconducting conductor from the cryogenic fluid using a layer impervious to the cryogenic fluid and operating the superconducting conductor in a space substantially free from fluids liquefying at a temperature greater than or equal to an operative temperature of the superconducting cable. A current transmission/distribution network including at least one of the superconducting cables is also disclosed.

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A superconducting cable includes a cryogenic fluid, a superconducting conductor, and a cryostat. A layer impervious to the cryogenic fluid is provided between the superconducting conductor and the cryogenic fluid. The superconducting conductor operates in a space substantially free from fluids lique

A superconducting cable includes a cryogenic fluid, a superconducting conductor, and a cryostat. A layer impervious to the cryogenic fluid is provided between the superconducting conductor and the cryogenic fluid. The superconducting conductor operates in a space substantially free from fluids liquefying at a temperature greater than or equal to an operative temperature of the superconducting cable. A method for protecting a superconducting cable from formation of balloons includes isolating the superconducting conductor from the cryogenic fluid using a layer impervious to the cryogenic fluid and operating the superconducting conductor in a space substantially free from fluids liquefying at a temperature greater than or equal to an operative temperature of the superconducting cable. A current transmission/distribution network including at least one of the superconducting cables is also disclosed. portion, said mounting aperture being adapted for permitting a fastener system to extend through said mounting aperture to secure said mounting portion to the utility vehicle. 6. The utility vehicle hitch device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: said stanchion portion comprising a free end positioned opposite said mounting member, said free end of said stanchion portion being folded over such that said free end extends back along a portion of a length of said stanchion portion, said free end being adapted for engaging a tow bar of the utility attachment such that the tow bar is positioned between said free end of said stanchion portion and a main portion of said stanchion portion for securing the utility attachment to the utility vehicle. 7. The utility vehicle hitch device as set forth in claim 6, further comprising: said free end of said stanchion portion comprising an engagement slot, said engagement slot being adapted for selectively receiving an extension bar extending between the tow bar and the utility attachment such that said engagement slot is for maintaining alignment of the extension bar and the tow bar with said free end of said stanchion portion. 8. The utility vehicle hitch device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: said cross bar portion comprising at least one attachment aperture extending through said cross bar portion, said attachment aperture being selectively alignable with one of a plurality of stanchion apertures extending through said stanchion portion such that said attachment aperture and an associated one of said stanchion apertures is adapted for receiving a fastener for coupling said cross bar portion to said stanchion portion when said attachment aperture and one of said stanchion apertures are aligned. 9. The utility vehicle hitch device as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: said distal end of said cross bar portion comprising an alignment slot, said alignment slot being adapted for selectively receiving an extension bar extending between the cross bar and the utility attachment such that said alignment slot is for maintaining alignment of the extension bar and the cross bar with said distal end of said cross bar portion. 10. A utility vehicle hitch device for coupling a utility attachment to a utility vehicle; the utility vehicle hitch device comprising: a mounting portion being adapted for being coupled to the utility vehicle; a stanchion portion being coupled to said mounting portion such that said stanchion portion is adapted for being positioned in a spaced relationship to the utility vehicle; a receiver portion being coupled to said stanchion portion such that said receiver p