Patents by Inventor Peter Pannekoek

Peter Pannekoek 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).

  • Mechanism for lowering a pole
    Patent number: 10598359
    Abstract: A mechanism for lowering a pole, such as a light pole, is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base arranged to rotate about a vertical axis of a pole portion, and an engaging portion arranged to rotate about an operating axis. The operating axis is in the order of 115° relative to the vertical axis. A pole member is fixed to an arm of the engaging portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Swivelpole Patent Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
  • Tool for use in modifying poles
    Patent number: 10392826
    Abstract: A method of installing a joint into a light pole is described. The method includes the steps of supporting the light pole during cutting, then lowering a free portion of the lightpole about a hinge. The hinge is configured such that when a free portion of the light pole is lowered, wiring internal of the light pole is not significantly stretched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: SWIVELPOLE PATENT PTY LTD
    Inventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
  • MECHANISM FOR LOWERING A POLE
    Publication number: 20180231224
    Abstract: A mechanism for lowering a pole, such as a light pole, is disclosed. The mechanism includes a base arranged to rotate about a vertical axis of a pole portion, and an engaging portion arranged to rotate about an operating axis. The operating axis is in the order of 115° relative to the vertical axis. A pole member is fixed to an arm of the engaging portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Swivelpole Patent Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
  • Swivelling joint
    Patent number: 9945143
    Abstract: A swiveling joint for use in a pole such as a light pole is disclosed. The swiveling joint connects a first member mounted to a lower leg of a pole with a second member mounted to an upper leg of the pole. The second leg has a skirt which sits around an annular portion of the first member, with a bearing member located between the first and second members. The bearing member can be moved from outside the second member between a locked position where the joint is fixed, and a released position where the joint can rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Swivelpole Patent Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
  • SWIVELLING JOINT
    Publication number: 20160312488
    Abstract: A swiveling joint for use in a pole such as a light pole is disclosed. The swiveling joint connects a first member mounted to a lower leg of a pole with a second member mounted to an upper leg of the pole. The second leg has a skirt which sits around an annular portion of the first member, with a bearing member located between the first and second members. The bearing member can be moved from outside the second member between a locked position where the joint is fixed, and a released position where the joint can rotate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Swivelpole Patent Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
  • TOOL FOR USE IN MODIFYING POLES
    Publication number: 20160069098
    Abstract: A method of installing a joint into a light pole is described. The method includes the steps of supporting the light pole during cutting, then lowering a free portion of the lightpole about a hinge. The hinge is configured such that when a free portion of the light pole is lowered, wiring internal of the light pole is not significantly stretched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: SWIVELPOLE PATENT PTY LTD
    Inventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek
  • SWIVELLING JOINT
    Publication number: 20150050069
    Abstract: A swivelling joint is disclosed primarily for use in light poles. The swivelling joint includes two annular bearing faces oriented at 45° to a longitudinal axis of the joint, and a central bolt passing through the bearing faces to hold the joint in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Robert John Pannekoek, Peter Pannekoek