Patents by Inventor Harry Lowe

Harry Lowe 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).

  • Protective covering for wooden utility poles and method of installation
    Patent number: 8256184
    Abstract: A protective cover for a wooden utility pole comprises a polymer envelope in which the bottom of the pole is placed. The envelope is sufficiently dimensioned to cover about 10 feet of the bottom of the pole. The envelope body is wrapped around the bottom portion of the pole and PVC tape is used to secure the body to the pole. A hermetic seal is placed over the mouth of the envelope which is located above the grade level of the excavation in which the pole sits thereby sealing the envelope to the pole. A metallic band is placed around the seal to protect it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Harry Lowe
  • PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR WOODEN UTILITY POLES AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION
    Publication number: 20110056170
    Abstract: A protective cover for a wooden utility pole comprises a polymer envelope in which the bottom of the pole is placed. The envelope is sufficiently dimensioned to cover about 10 feet of the bottom of the pole. The envelope body is wrapped around the bottom portion of the pole and PVC tape is used to secure the body to the pole. A hermetic seal is placed over the mouth of the envelope which is located above the grade level of the excavation in which the pole sits thereby sealing the envelope to the pole. A metallic band is placed around the seal to protect it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: HARRY LOWE