Patents by Inventor Mark Fairbairn

Mark Fairbairn 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).

  • Foundation system for electrical utility structures
    Patent number: 8677700
    Abstract: A foundation system for electrical utility structures is provided that minimizes impact on the chosen construction site, minimizes labor and minimizes associated installation costs. The foundation system comprises a structure to be supported at its base which has a plurality of arm members secured to the base and a plurality of helical piers or micropiles which are inserted into the ground and distally attached to the base of the structure by attaching to the arm members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Fairbairn, Aubrey Jackson, Ed Jacobs, Steve Moline, Thad Mumm, Jim Palmer
  • Foundation System for Electrical Utility Structures
    Publication number: 20130227898
    Abstract: A foundation system for electrical utility structures is provided that minimizes impact on the chosen construction site, minimizes labor and minimizes associated installation costs. The foundation system comprises a structure to be supported at its base which has a plurality of arm members secured to the base and a plurality of helical piers or micropiles which are inserted into the ground and distally attached to the base of the structure by attaching to the arm members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Fairbairn, Aubrey Jackson, Ed Jacobs, Steve Moline, Thad Mumm, Jim Palmer
  • Truss-Based Monopole Support Structure
    Publication number: 20130227897
    Abstract: A monopole support assembly includes at least two truss assemblies secured to an outer surface of a monopole. At least two helical piers or micropiles are secured to the at least two truss assemblies, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Jim Palmer, Mark Fairbairn, Aubrey Jackson, Thad Mumm