Patents by Inventor Patricia L. Shores

Patricia L. Shores 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).

  • Pole anchor footing system
    Patent number: 7308776
    Abstract: A pole anchor footing system for effectively supporting a post structure within a ground surface. The pole anchor footing system includes a resilient body having a neck portion and a base portion, and an elongate member extending into the body from an upper end of the body. The body is securely positionable within a ground surface. The neck portion receives a coupler that mechanically connects a post to the body. The base portion has an upwardly tapered structure with the lower end having a broad structure. A plurality of engaging members may extend outwardly from the body for providing additional gripping while positioned within the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Inventors: Robert H. Ray, Patricia L. Shores
  • Pole anchor footing system
    Publication number: 20040194400
    Abstract: A pole anchor footing system for effectively supporting a post structure within a ground surface. The pole anchor footing system includes a resilient body having a neck portion and a base portion, and an elongate member extending into the body from an upper end of the body. The body is securely positionable within a ground surface. The neck portion receives a coupler that mechanically connects a post to the body. The base portion has an upwardly tapered structure with the lower end having a broad structure. A plurality of engaging members may extend outwardly from the body for providing additional gripping while positioned within the ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Robert H. Ray, Patricia L. Shores