Patents by Inventor William Riddle

William Riddle 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).

  • Pole reinforcement system
    Patent number: 10655356
    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
  • POLE REINFORCEMENT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180010355
    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: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Bradley A. Odegard, William Riddle, Douglas S. Cairns, Robert P. Plagemann
  • Pole reinforcement system
    Patent number: 9771734
    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
  • Pole Reinforcement System
    Publication number: 20160060892
    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: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Bradley A. Odegard, William Riddle, Douglas S. Cairns, Robert P. Plagemann