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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7363752 | Pole reinforcement truss A pole reinforcement truss has an open cross-sectional configuration characterized by opposite side flanges that diverge with respect to one another as they extend from respective opposite side edges of the truss body. In a preferred cross-sectional configuration, f... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7168673 | Pole stabilization and support system and kit A pole support system comprises a metal sleeve that generally conforms to an outer surface of the pole; an elastic liner disposed between the metal sleeve and the pole; and a clamping band that circumscribes and compresses the metal sleeve over the elastic liner aga... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7127863 | Column/beam interconnect nut-and-bolt socket configuration Column/I-beam interconnect structure including an attaching plate joined to an I-beam end. This plate possesses, along its lateral margins, angularly oriented upper and lower through-passages, each characterized with a reception axis, and designed to receive, along ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6941710 | Columnar jack concealing device The present invention provides a device for concealing and covering a columnar jack for columnar supports and a method of concealing a columnar jack using a columnar jack concealing kit. The device comprises a strap member, a skirt sized and shaped for covering the ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6901717 | Pole reinforcing arrangement Reinforcement arrangement for a pole including abase flange surrounding a bottom of the pole, elongate tubes connected to the base flange and arranged at discrete locations around a circumference of the pole to extend vertically alongside the pole and annular clampi... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6886296 | Wooden post protective sleeve A wooden post protective sleeve including a collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a surrounding side wall. The open upper end is dimensioned for receiving the lower end of the wooden post therein. The surrounding side wall has a plurality of apert... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6837016 | Moment-resistant building frame structure componentry and method Column-beam building frame structure, wherein columns and beams are interconnected to distribute and share all lateral loads through collars that encircle columns at the nodal points of attachments between columns and beams. Each collar includes inner and outer comp... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6705058 | Multiple-part pole This invention relates to pole structures used for supporting transmission and distribution lines, lighting and communications systems, highway signs, traffic signals, and the like. More specifically, this invention relates to a new and useful design of a multi-sect... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6694698 | Reinforcement apparatus for monopole towers The present invention is directed towards a reinforcement apparatus forming an exo-skeleton of tubular steel rods and adjustable mounting clamps directly in contact with the exterior of previously erected tapered wireless communication monopole towers to ... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6622451 | Pole cover kit A pole cover kit that provides a finished surface for poles of the type found in a basement of a residence or office, where it is desired to provide a finished exterior surface is disclosed. The pole cover kit comprises a pair of substantially elongated c... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6622437 | Load-moment support A load-moment support for an attachment element to be secured one end of a longitudinal aluminum profile, includes a frame structure which embraces four outer sides at the end of the longitudinal aluminum profile in a without play manner. The frame struct... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6604335 | Column guard The invention is a "column guard" for vertical structural beams or columns (100). The column guard (10) is an annulet (20) that encircles the beam and is clamped thereto by means of a threaded fastener. The preferred method of attaching the column guard (... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6523315 | Attachments and devices for straightening, squaring and aligning support members to receive exterior finishing members and methods therefor Sized and shaped attachments made of suitable materials and having a predetermined thickness for straightening and replacing studs, joists and rafters, squaring of openings and for aligning a plurality of the studs, joists and rafters in the framing for a... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6242070 | Energy absorbing column protector Molded plastic energy absorbing cushions for protecting columns in facilities such as warehouses or manufacturing plants having forklifts or other such mobile equipment moving about. A pair of cushions, positioned back-to-back surround a column at its bas... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6167673 | Utility pole A utility pole comprises an inner structure disposed within an envelop formed of a different material than that of the inner structure, thereby enabling the combination of the qualities inherent to both materials in a single utility pole. The utility pole... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6098353 | Protective sleeve for a post A sleeve for the buried end of a fence or sign post provides a watertight construction having an enclosing side and bottom walls. A base portion encloses the post and a capping portion joins with the base portion, providing a water tight connection, the c... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6073416 | Cap for protecting wood construction member supported by elevated base A cap for protecting from rot and other deterioration the lowermost portion of a wood construction member supported by an elevated base. The cap has four lateral faces and a top face with a rectangular aperture formed by four flexible web portions which p... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6019549 | Vortex shedding strake wraps for submerged pilings and pipes Flexible elastomer wrap panels stretched and clamped encircling submerged pilings, risers and pipelines are coated to resist degradation by any form of marine life, and incorporate an interior pile-facing felt layer impregnated with a corrosion inhibiting... | 02/01/2000 |
| 6003272 | Insulated eave strut member A steel building having a frame with at least one roof beam on respective top sides of the frame wherein the top ends of the roof beams defines an apex, at least one side wall post and an eave strut member along the outer edge of the roof at the side wall... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5992124 | Pilaster mounting system and ceiling shoe A ceiling shoe and pilaster mounting system for a ceiling, where the pilaster mounting system includes a pilaster which is attached to a ceiling bracket which in turn is attached to the ceiling. The pilaster ceiling shoe is used to cover the top end of th... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5974744 | Column protector apparatus A protector apparatus for a vertical structure includes a plurality of protector units for contacting the vertical structure, wherein each protector unit includes a structure-contacting portion, standoff portions projecting out from the structure-contacti... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5901525 | Elevated base for column support An elevated column base for supporting a wood column subjected to high mechanical loads and protecting the column lowermost portion from rot and other deterioration due to exposure to a tropical environment. The column base includes a stanchion, a diaphra... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5852909 | Localized notch reinforcement for wooden beams A localized fiber reinforcement places strong tensile strength fibers across a hypothetical split line near notches in beams to curtail split propagation caused by cross-grain tension that may otherwise significantly reduce the strength of a beam used as ... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5782041 | Column protector deterring unauthorized climbing access by human being A guard (12) for a column (10) includes a flexible metal sheet (14) having a plurality of individual barblike means (20) extending outwardly from a common major sheet surface with each barblike means (20) having four sidewall points (28) extending in resp... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5746031 | Wild fire suppressor for utility poles A wild fire suppressor includes a base wrap, including a fire-resistant, groundcontour-following base panel for installation about the base of a utility pole, and base panel anchors for holding the base panel in place on the ground. A pole wrap includes a... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5694734 | Curing of filament wound columns using a radiant heater A material having fibers in a curable matrix is applied as a reinforcement to a vertical column. The matrix is cured by providing a reinforcement curing apparatus including a steel cylindrical housing split lengthwise into at least two sections, and a plu... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5692351 | Column support system with neck piece for supporting overhead loads A neck piece for mounting upon a composite tubular support column. A high-strength plastic neck body includes an insertable portion and a contacting face extending radially outward from the insertable portion. The insertable portion is configured and dime... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5605023 | Combined decorative and load bearing architectural column for buildings A reinforced molded plastic column wherein a plastic sleeve having the appearance of a column of natural material is molded about a central load bearing member, preferably a steel pipe, having extending ends engaging and being fastened to anchoring member... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5584158 | Architectural support An architectural support comprised of various splines, key ways, and collars which interlock and when assembled form a complete unit. This unit may be used as an architectural support in the construction or fabrication of a table, display, cabinet, stand,... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5572846 | Poster resistant pole A poster resistant utility pole, light standard, sign pole or the like has protruding structures such as splines or ribs that decrease the surface area available for contact with adhesive posters and handbills, as compared to a smooth surface. Posters can... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5553438 | Methods of extending wood pole service life The service life of wooden poles such as utility poles is increased by forming the butt end portion thereof with slots that penetrate deeply into the wood, these slots being formed prior to pressure treatment of the wood with preservatives and thus improv... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5479750 | Joist cap An elongated water impermeable joist cap adapted to be disposed upon the top of a joist and used in outdoor structures, such as decks and gazebos. The joist cap is adapted to be disposed between the joist or stringers and the supported flooring, such as d... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5380131 | System for corrosion protection of marine structures A system of corrosion protection and a method of applying the protection on items to be used or being used in marine environments and otherwise susceptible to the deleterious effects of erosion and/or corrosion. The protection is comprised of a coating fo... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5315796 | Protective sleeve for posts in post frame construction A post frame building utilizing wood support posts having bottom portion of the posts sunken into the ground. An encapsulating sleeve for each underground portion of the posts providing a positive barrier against deterioration by ground contact. The sleev... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5181352 | Rain cap system for fast modular structures A rain cap system which keeps rain, snow, wind, dirt, dust, and other elements from penetrating the assembly junctions of Fast Structures™. Four gaskets are placed (one each) on the four structural bolts at each junction of the Fast Structure™ and a r... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5175972 | Sleeved compression member A sleeved compression member having at least one core piece which is subjected to a compression load. The core is surrounded by a sleeve which is spaced from the sides of each core piece and is adapted to be engaged by a core piece when the core piece is ... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5138806 | Protection of wooden posts and masts A wooden post of mast which has been or is going to be sunk into the ground, is protected particularly in the transition zone between soil and outer atmosphere, by synthetic ribbon shrunken onto the wooden post carrying between it and the wood, upper and ... | 08/18/1992 |
| 4866901 | Deteriorated eavepost repair apparatus for houses having same Apparatus and method for repair of deteriorated eaveposts on houses having eaveposts. The apparatus consists of an elongated, tubular body with an end cap and a mounting flange. The apparatus slips over the deteriorated eavepost and attaches to the house ... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4713129 | Plastic pile protector and method of covering a pile with same A device and method for covering pilings of piers and the like includes a plastic cover or sheet which is wrapped around the piling for protecting the piling against rot, weather and wear. The plastic sheet ends overlap as they wrap around the pile. The e... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4648220 | Supporting member A support having a corrugated wall and a generally conical shape is insertable into a foundation material such as sand or dirt. During insertion, the lower end flares outwardly until the corrugations are fully expanded, whereupon the tensile strength of t... | 03/10/1987 |