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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7357425 | Barb clamp A barb clamp provides a leakproof connection of a flexible tube in a barbed fitting. The barb clamp includes a collet and sleeve. The barb fitting is configured to fit snugly within the tube. The collet is slid over the tube. Shelves on the interior surface of the c... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7316087 | Windshield wiper flag holder A windshield wiper flag holder comprises a bracket that is securable to an outer face of a windshield wiper arm by a plurality of flexible locking ties. Extending at an acute angle from the plane of the bracket is a flag holder. The flag holder includes an elongated... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7290748 | Breakaway support for overhead lines The breakaway support for overhead lines is a coordinated failure control device. The breakaway support for overhead lines sacrifices itself to ensure that the supporting structure is not damaged. The device has an intentional weak link. The breakaway support for ov... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7278247 | Method and apparatus for replacing a utility pole A method and apparatus is provided for replacing a pole in an electrical utility support structure while the supported electrical wires remain energized. The method comprises erecting a replacement pole adjacent to a pole to be replaced, and providing a pivotable su... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275734 | Tower/frame structure and components for same A tower/frame structure of interconnected columns and beams (which may be used in a cooling tower) and novel columns, beams, connection mechanisms and other components are provided. In one embodiment, a column and a beam are constructed of pultruded composite fiber-... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7240464 | Connector for concrete poles A concrete pole includes an attachment mechanism which provides a structurally sound means of attaching to the pole and permits the use of short, inexpensive bolts. The attachment mechanism includes reinforcing bars, a base plate, an internally threaded fastener ins... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7237754 | Pole assembly for supporting a sign An assembly for supporting a sign and adapted to engage a pole includes a pair of mounting plates disposed contiguously with a pole. Each mounting plate comprises a second aperture through which a band is inserted to connect each mounting plate to the pole. A crossm... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7231884 | Pennant display with pole mountable collar A pennant display system comprising a cuff positioned on a structure having predetermined height and means connected to the cuff for moving the cuff along the height of the structure. The system further comprises means positioned on each of the cuff and the moving m... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7207148 | Wall structures A downwardly opening upper channel member (10) is positioned above an upwardly opening lower channel member (12). A lower end portion of the stud (14) is received in the lower channel member (12). An insert (54) is received in the ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7186449 | Recycled rubber construction materials The present invention broadly comprises a construction material constructed from a plurality of flexible strips, the strips are helically wound upon one another to form a tire pole. The tire pole may incorporate bolts, nails, screws and polymers for securing the fle... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7178765 | Computer supporter A computer supporter comprises a stand post. A surface of the stand post has a plurality of T shape protrusions axially arranged along the stand post. Each two T shape protrusions are formed with a sliding recess. A sliding block has a surface being installed with a... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7171793 | Means and method for rigidly elevating a structure A means and method for rigidly elevating a structure includes a base member securable in the ground and which has a portion extending above the ground. A pole section, having a bore inside a lower end, and an upper end, can be stacked upon the base means upwardly by... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7143563 | Tie and tie method for binding together adjacent support elements A tie and a tie method for binding together adjacent support elements such as concrete reinforcing bars by employing a tie having a frame which can be disposed about the bars, and a wedge adapted to be forcibly driven between resilient portions of the frame and the ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128127 | Fabric display with reverse bend fabric arm A fabric display includes a fabric arm having a main segment that extends forward and terminates in a reverse bend segment at a front end of the fabric arm. A bend arm extends rearward from the reverse bend segment and is adapted to support a leading “salvage” e... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7086207 | Antenna sector frame An antenna sector frame that can collapse for easy transport and storage. The antenna frame can be packaged with all of its loose parts in a single container on a relatively flat single skid capable of being stacked in storage. The antenna frame can include a pair o... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7073784 | Modular structure for maintaining a body part The invention concerns a structure for maintaining a body part, the structure consisting of assembled frame members, at least one of the frame members being a tubular beam (1) provided on the outside with at least a groove (7) extending longitudinally.... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063096 | Side cover for a collapsible tent A side cover structure for a collapsible tent includes a fabric side cover that is vertically suspended between two post. Each post has inner and outer pole sections that are telescopically engaged. Each pole section has exterior longitudinal grooves. The fabric sid... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7047695 | Steel frame stress reduction connection The present invention provides for improvement of ductility and strength performance of connections in structural steel buildings made typically with rolled structural shapes, specifically in bolted and/or welded beam-to-column connections with welded flanges, by gr... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7017310 | Spacer bar retainers and methods for retaining spacer bars in metal wall studs A retainer and methods for retaining a spacer bar within an opening in a web of a metal stud. In one embodiment, the retainer includes a cover plate that has a plurality of resilient snap members for retaining engagement with the web of the metal stud when the cover... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7007438 | Crossarm systems and methods A crossarm system adapted to support power lines from a vertical pole. The crossarm system comprises a wooden crossarm member and first and second nail end plates. The wooden crossarm member defines upper, lower, inner, and outer surfaces and first and second end su... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6978582 | Ground support beam for longitudinal barrier A one piece beam means used a post to support a longitudinal impact-resistant member, such as a guardrail along a highway. The one piece, stamped construction simplifies installation because fewer steps and parts are involved. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6907706 | Tower for wind power installations A tower (1) for wind power installations, on which at least one rotor (2) that can be driven by wind can be rotatably supported, has an especially low mass relative to its load-bearing capacity, stability, and rigidity, if it has a tower portion (3 | 06/21/2005 |
| 6862861 | Utility bracket An improved crossarm support bracket for preventing excessive bending and breakage at the midsection of crossarms caused by conventional horizontal brackets and supporting heavier crossarms. The improvement comprises a base portion for attaching the bracket to a uti... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6834469 | Utility line support member A utility line support beam resists compressive forces while preventing moisture from entering the interior of the beam. A reinforcing member is placed within the interior of the beam. The reinforcing member is positioned to absorb any compressive forces resulting f... | 12/28/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6694700 | Fastener attaching frame members of a patio enclosure A fastener for use in forming a joint of a framework for a patio enclosure. The joint includes an end of an elongated first frame member fastened to a side of an elongated second frame member. The fastener includes a body having a first end and a second e... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6612088 | Antenna support An antenna support for a power transmission tower having a vertically disposed mast extending upwardly through the tower with the antenna support being mounted on the upper end of the mast. The weight of antenna support is transferred to the legs of the t... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6609345 | Structural member and method of manufacturing same A structural member comprises a plastic base material with fiber reinforced plastic fill material. A gas producing substance or foaming agent is mixed with the base material and provides a lower density within the interior of the member. The structural me... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6591570 | Architectural post and beam system A post and beam construction system has a plurality of telescoping posts, and a plurality of post support bases, each of the bases supporting one of the telescoping posts on one end thereof. A plurality of generally U-shaped brackets are attached to the o... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6490841 | Composite plastic/wood flour building construction system A building construction framing system utilizes studs and joining members which are respectively extruded and molded from a composite plastic/wood flour material. Along its length, each stud has a central web with transverse outer edge flanges and an inte... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488257 | Attach plate bracket for structural concrete forming A structural attaching plate bracket system for use to temporarily support the forms used to construct concrete walls, slabs, or foundations. The structural attaching plate bracket system includes a linear plate affixed to a support member with removable ... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6467233 | Wind tower A tower for a wind generator made up of a plurality of sections to which are affixed a plurality of transition rings, at least one being conical in shape, a plurality of L-shaped flanges and a T-shaped flange.... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6453636 | Method and apparatus for increasing the capacity and stability of a single-pole tower A support structure for use with an existing single pole tower. The single pole tower has a pole anchored to a foundation and supports a first load. The support structure has a number of sleeves surrounding the pole. A first one of the sleeves is anchored... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6449791 | Prefabricated pier system A prefabricated pier system provides prefabricated foundation and cap components for assembly with a series of steel H section columns to facilitate construction of bridges, overpasses, and similar structures. Each foundation component comprises a prefabr... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6430890 | Web stiffener A web stiffener for use with a building component having a web portion and a leg portion that extends generally outwardly from the web portion, the leg portion having a lip that extends generally upwardly therefrom. The web stiffener includes a first memb... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6427393 | Seismic-resistant beam-to-column moment connection A structural steel seismic-resistant beam-to-column connection is provided with a pair of rib plates installed symmetrically above and below the connection. The rib plates are perpendicularly to an upper and a lower beam flange and disposed at positions c... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6378819 | Implement mounting assembly for attachment to a vehicle An implement mounting assembly for attachment to a horizontal bar of a vehicle including a rigid mounting bracket, the mounting bracket having a U-shaped cross-section, the mounting bracket having a first generally rectangular front face and a second gene... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6367226 | Utility pole crossarm, crossarm assembly, and method of manufacture A utility pole crossarm assembly includes a crossarm comprising a plastic base material with fiber reinforced plastic fill material and a foaming agent. The crossarm is adapted for bolting on a utility pole and for being supported thereon by a pair of dia... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6357196 | Pultruded utility pole A hollow fiberglass utility pole includes a pair of segments that are a fiberglass sheet that has a semicircular cross-section. The segments have first and second longitudinal edges with male and female couplers respective shapes that have a complimentary... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6347488 | Utility pole cross-arm A cross-arm for a utility pole, the cross-arm includes an elongated, hollow bar member molded from synthetic material, such as a sheet-molding compound of polyester glass-reinforced plastic. The elongated bar member has a first end, a second end opposite ... | 02/19/2002 |
