Patents by Inventor Mark H. Fairbairn

Mark H. 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).

  • Publication number: 20230313930
    Abstract: A helical strake pole system that includes a tubular pole having a longitudinal axis and threaded attachment points. The system further includes a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular pole along the longitudinal axis. The system further includes couplers disposed on the tubular pole. The couplers are configured such that each coupler has a first portion with a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin and a second portion configured to removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular pole. In addition, each coupler is configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Bernie Christman, Brandon G. Boe, Daniel J. Stemy, Richard M. Slocum, Mark H. Fairbairn, Jason Van Wyhe, Harold W. Fonville, II, Troy Van Brunt, Aubrey L. Jackson, Richard J. Hunter, David M. Ramsay
  • Patent number: 11668426
    Abstract: A helical strake pole system that includes a tubular pole having a longitudinal axis and threaded attachment points. The system further includes a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular pole along the longitudinal axis. The system further includes couplers disposed on the tubular pole. The couplers are configured such that each coupler has a first portion with a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin and a second portion configured to removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular pole. In addition, each coupler is configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES, LLC
    Inventors: Bernie Christman, Brandon G. Boe, Daniel J. Sterny, Richard M. Slocum, Mark H. Fairbairn, Jason Van Wyhe, Harold W. Fonville, II, Troy Van Brunt, Aubrey L. Jackson, Richard J. Hunter, David M. Ramsay
  • Publication number: 20220290791
    Abstract: A helical strake pole system that includes a tubular pole having a longitudinal axis and threaded attachment points. The system further includes a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular pole along the longitudinal axis. The system further includes couplers disposed on the tubular pole. The couplers are configured such that each coupler has a first portion with a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin and a second portion configured to removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular pole. In addition, each coupler is configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Bernie Christman, Brandon G. Boe, Daniel J. Sterny, Richard M. Slocum, Mark H. Fairbairn, Jason Van Wyhe, Harold W. Fonville, II, Troy Van Brunt, Aubrey L. Jackson, Richard J. Hunter, David M. Ramsay
  • Patent number: 11353153
    Abstract: A helical strake pole system that includes a tubular pole having a longitudinal axis and threaded attachment points. The system further includes a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular pole along the longitudinal axis. The system further includes couplers disposed on the tubular pole. The couplers are configured such that each coupler has a first portion with a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin and a second portion configured to removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular pole. In addition, each coupler is configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES LLC
    Inventors: Bernie Christman, Brandon G. Boe, Daniel J. Sterny, Richard M. Slocum, Mark H. Fairbairn, Jason Van Wyhe, Harold W. Fonville, II, Troy Van Brunt, Aubrey L. Jackson, Richard J. Hunter, David M. Ramsay
  • Publication number: 20200124221
    Abstract: A helical strake pole system that includes a tubular pole having a longitudinal axis and threaded attachment points. The system further includes a helical strake fin disposed circumferentially around a portion of the tubular pole along the longitudinal axis. The system further includes couplers disposed on the tubular pole. The couplers are configured such that each coupler has a first portion with a slot configured to receive an upper portion of the helical strake fin and a second portion configured to removably coupled to a threaded attachment point of the tubular pole. In addition, each coupler is configured to position a portion of the helical strake fin substantially perpendicular to a surface of the tubular pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Bernie Christman, Brandon G. Boe, Daniel J. Sterny, Richard M. Slocum, Mark H. Fairbairn, Jason Van Wyhe, Harold W. Fonville, II, Troy Van Brunt, Aubrey L. Jackson, Richard J. Hunter, David M. Ramsay
  • Patent number: 9945145
    Abstract: An embedded pole installation method including applying a rotational force to a leading pole and an intermediate pole. The leading pole comprises a first helical plate disposed on a first portion of the leading pole. The intermediate pole is coupled to a second portion of the leading pole and comprises a second helical plate disposed on a first portion of the intermediate pole. The diameter of the intermediate pole is greater than a diameter of the leading pole. Applying the rotational force embeds the first helical plate and the second helical plate into a foundation such that a second portion of the intermediate pole does not penetrate the foundation. The method further includes coupling a utility pole to the second portion of the intermediate pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: TRINITY MEYER UTILITY STRUCTURES LLC
    Inventors: Guy L. Faries, Jonathan P. Girard, Mark H. Fairbairn
  • Patent number: 9771733
    Abstract: An embedded pole installation method including applying a rotational force to a leading pole and an intermediate pole. The leading pole comprises a first helical plate disposed on a first portion of the leading pole. The intermediate pole is coupled to a second portion of the leading pole and comprises a second helical plate disposed on a first portion of the intermediate pole. The diameter of the intermediate pole is greater than a diameter of the leading pole. Applying the rotational force embeds the first helical plate and the second helical plate into a foundation such that a second portion of the intermediate pole does not penetrate the foundation. The method further includes coupling a utility pole to the second portion of the intermediate pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Trinity Meyer Utility Structures, LLC
    Inventors: Guy L. Faries, Mark H. Fairbairn
  • Publication number: 20170247899
    Abstract: An embedded pole installation method including applying a rotational force to a leading pole and an intermediate pole. The leading pole comprises a first helical plate disposed on a first portion of the leading pole. The intermediate pole is coupled to a second portion of the leading pole and comprises a second helical plate disposed on a first portion of the intermediate pole. The diameter of the intermediate pole is greater than a diameter of the leading pole. Applying the rotational force embeds the first helical plate and the second helical plate into a foundation such that a second portion of the intermediate pole does not penetrate the foundation. The method further includes coupling a utility pole to the second portion of the intermediate pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Guy L. Faries, Jonathan P. Girard, Mark H. Fairbairn
  • Publication number: 20170241154
    Abstract: An embedded pole installation method including applying a rotational force to a leading pole and an intermediate pole. The leading pole comprises a first helical plate disposed on a first portion of the leading pole. The intermediate pole is coupled to a second portion of the leading pole and comprises a second helical plate disposed on a first portion of the intermediate pole. The diameter of the intermediate pole is greater than a diameter of the leading pole. Applying the rotational force embeds the first helical plate and the second helical plate into a foundation such that a second portion of the intermediate pole does not penetrate the foundation. The method further includes coupling a utility pole to the second portion of the intermediate pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Guy L. Faries, Mark H. Fairbairn
  • Publication number: 20160258177
    Abstract: A system for reinforcing a connection mounting a transmission pole arm to a transmission pole includes at least one substantially L-shaped brace comprising two legs. The at least one brace is configured to reinforce an arm bracket of the transmission pole arm. A leg of the at least one brace comprises a cut-out section substantially corresponding to an exterior shape of the transmission pole arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Guy L. Faries, Richard M. Slocum, Mark H. Fairbairn, Aubrey L. Jackson
  • Publication number: 20160017630
    Abstract: A support assembly includes a plurality of support arms coupled to a pole or tower structure. The plurality of support arms project radially from the pole or tower structure in a spaced relationship. A plurality of adjustable foot assemblies are coupled to respective distal ends of the plurality of support arms. Each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is configured for coupling to an embedded helical pier. Each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is capable of movement in each of three dimensions relative to the respective support arm to which it is coupled during installation of the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Mark H. Fairbairn
  • Patent number: 9091037
    Abstract: A support assembly includes a plurality of support arms coupled to a pole or tower structure. The plurality of support arms project radially from the pole or tower structure in a spaced relationship. A plurality of adjustable foot assemblies are coupled to respective distal ends of the plurality of support arms. Each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is configured for coupling to an embedded helical pier. Each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is capable of movement in each of three dimensions relative to the respective support arm to which it is coupled during installation of the support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Trinity Meyer Utility Structures, LLC
    Inventor: Mark H. Fairbairn
  • Publication number: 20140115978
    Abstract: A support assembly includes a plurality of support arms coupled to a pole or tower structure. The plurality of support arms project radially from the pole or tower structure in a spaced relationship. A plurality of adjustable foot assemblies are coupled to respective distal ends of the plurality of support arms. Each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is configured for coupling to an embedded helical pier. Each of the plurality of adjustable foot assemblies is capable of movement in each of three dimensions relative to the respective support arm to which it is coupled during installation of the support assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark H. Fairbairn