Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Machine or implement
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-27
2001-12-11
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Machine or implement
C052S295000, C052S296000, C052S297000, C052S301000, C052S040000, C052S749100, C052S169300
Reexamination Certificate
active
06327833
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to fiberglass and other hollow poles. Fiberglass poles are often used for residential lighting, for parking lot lighting, and so forth. These poles have the advantage that they are lightweight, do not require a poured foundation, and can be made in decorative shapes to enhance the landscaping of an area. However, there have been some problems with these poles. Since the portion of the pole at ground level is often wider than the portion that goes below ground, it is often difficult or impossible to reach below the wide upper portion in order to tamp the base into position to secure it in place. Also, if the poles are set in place before the parking lot or adjacent sidewalks are paved or before landscaping is finished, which is usually necessary, there can be problems with the paving equipment or other landscaping equipment running into the pole and damaging it.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a pole foundation design and a method of installing the poles that permits the trenching to be dug, the wiring to be run, hollow stub foundations to be set, and the paving or other excavating or landscaping work to be done, and then the upper portions of the poles are set onto and are secured to the stub foundations, with holes aligned between the stub and the upper pole for running the wiring. This ensures that the poles are properly tamped in place and protects the poles from being damaged as landscaping, paving, or other work is done.
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Miskelley Ricky W.
Wier Bill
Camoriano Theresa Fritz
Camoriano and Associates
Friedman Carl D.
Newmark International, Inc
Syres Christy M.
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