Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Sharpless

Kenneth L. Sharpless 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).

  • Method for making multiple-part concrete pole
    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
  • Multiple-part pole
    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
  • Multiple-part pole
    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