Patents by Inventor C. Richard Briden

C. Richard Briden 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).

  • Breakaway pole assembly
    Patent number: 5088683
    Abstract: The breakaway assembly includes a cast aluminum base having a collar for supporting a wrought aluminum standard and a base flange for securing the breakaway assembly to a plurality of anchor bolts projecting from a concrete foundation. The base flange includes a plurality of apertures for receiving the anchor bolts. Grooves are provided in the base flange adjacent the anchor bolt apertures. Upon impact, the standard creases and bends causing the heel of the base flange to lift. This lifting motion shears the base flange at the grooves to permit the base to lift away from the anchor bolts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Cooper Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: C. Richard Briden