Patents by Inventor Earl R. Foust

Earl R. Foust has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9249926
    Abstract: A tensioning arrangement uses a tendon to pull together (pre-stress) a hollow steel arm and a bracket in a localized area around the joint between the arm and the bracket in order to induce localized compressive stresses that will reduce the wind-induced, intermittent tensile stresses and hence minimize fatigue at the joint between the arm and the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Valmont
    Inventors: Earl R. Foust, Fouad H. Fouad
  • Patent number: 8104242
    Abstract: A metal pole is pre-stressed and filled with concrete. The metal pole includes shear transfer connectors projecting inwardly from the inner surface of the metal pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Valmont Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Fouad H. Fouad, Earl R. Foust
  • Patent number: 7343718
    Abstract: 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-sectioned pole, with at least one telescoping upper section made of metal or another similar lightweight material and a base section composed of concrete or similar material that can be directly embedded into the ground without the need for baseplate-type foundations, or other preparatory work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Newmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl R. Foust, Wesley J. Oliphant, Fouad H. Fouad, Kenneth L. Sharpless
  • Publication number: 20040211148
    Abstract: 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-sectioned pole, with at least one telescoping upper section made of metal or another similar lightweight material and a base section composed of concrete or similar material that can be directly embedded into the ground without the need for baseplate-type foundations, or other preparatory work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Newmark International, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl R. Foust, Wesley J. Oliphant, Fouad H. Fouad, Kenneth L. Sharpless
  • Patent number: 6705058
    Abstract: 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-sectioned pole, with at least one telescoping upper section made of metal or another similar lightweight material and a base section composed of concrete or similar material that can be directly embedded into the ground without the need for baseplate-type foundations, or other preparatory work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Newmark International Inc.
    Inventors: Earl R. Foust, Wesley J. Oliphant, Fouad H. Fouad, Kenneth L. Sharpless