Abstract: A pole reinforcement system and method for improving the stability of a pole with both an above-grade and below-grade installation. The pole reinforcement system generally includes a sleeve assembly which is secured around a pole via one or more retainers which may comprise brackets, securing bands, or other structures. One or more insertion attachments are utilized so that the sleeve assembly may be secured to the pole at a position below-grade. The sleeve assembly may comprise one or more sleeves which are secured around the pole. By utilizing the present invention to reinforce the pole both above- and below-grade, the stability of the pole may be greatly improved over prior reinforcement methods.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 25, 2017
Date of Patent:
May 19, 2020
Assignee:
PermaPole LLC
Inventors:
Bradley A. Odegard, William Riddle, Douglas S. Cairns, Robert P. Plagemann
Abstract: A pole reinforcement system for improving the stability of a pole with both an above-grade and below-grade installation. The pole reinforcement system generally includes a sleeve assembly which is secured around a pole via one or more retainers which may comprise brackets, securing bands, or other structures. One or more insertion attachments are utilized so that the sleeve assembly may be secured to the pole at a position below-grade. The sleeve assembly may comprise one or more sleeves which are secured around the pole. By utilizing the present invention to reinforce the pole both above- and below-grade, the stability of the pole may be greatly improved over prior reinforcement methods.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 2, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 26, 2017
Assignee:
Permapole LLC
Inventors:
Bradley A. Odegard, William Riddle, Douglas S. Cairns, Robert P. Plagemann