US2851414A
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Anode for cathodic protection of guy rods and anchors
Assignee: AB Chance Co
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Filing: 1954-05-03
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Granted: 1958-09-09
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Expires: 1974-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 David C Hubbard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:12
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23F; C23F13/00; C23F13/02; C23F13/06; C23F13/08; C23F13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
247 words
A PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING EROSION OF GUY RODS AND ANCHORS BY GALVANIC ACTION FOR A GUY ROD AND ANCHOR EMPLOYED WITH A LINE POLE COMPRISING A STEEL GUY ROD HAVING AN EYE AT ITS UPPER END, A GUY CABLE HAVING A LOOP IN SAID EYE AND HAVING THE END OF THE CABLE SECURED BY A CABLE CLAMP, AN EYE BOLT PASSING THROUGH A LINE POLE AND HAVING AN EYE AT ITS END, A LOOP IN THE OTHER END OF SAID CABLE SECURED IN SAID EYE BY A CABLE CLAMP, A STEEL EARTH ANCHOR CARRIED BY THE LOWER END OF THE GUY ROD, SAID ROD HAVING ITS UPPER END PROJECTING FROM THE EARTH ANCHOR, WITH SAID LOWER END AN APERTURE IN THE EARTH ANCHOR, WITH SAID LOWER END AND ANCHOR EMBEDDED IN THE EARTH AND SUBJECT TO GALVANIC ACTION OF THE EARTH AND BODIES IN THE EARTH, SAID ROD HAVING A NUT ON ITS LOWER END ENGAGING THE LOWER SIDE OF THE EARTH ANCHOR, AND SAID ROD BEING INSTALLED UNDER TENSION RESISTED BY SAID ANCHOR, SAID ROD HAVING ITS THREADED END PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY BELOW SAID NUT, AND HAVING A ROUND MAGNESIUM ANODE PROVIDED WITH A THREADED BORE THREADED ON THE PROJECTING THREADED END OF SAID ROD AND INSTALLED IN THE EARTH IN THE SAME HOLE, A GROUND ROD IN THE EARTH ADJACENT SAID POLE AND HAVING A GROUND WIRE CONNECTED THERETO AND ATTACHED TO SAID POLE, AND A CONDUCTOR CONNECTING SAID GUY CABLE TO SAID GROUND WIRE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
247 words
A PROTECTIVE ASSEMBLY FOR REDUCING EROSION OF GUY RODS AND ANCHORS BY GALVANIC ACTION FOR A GUY ROD AND ANCHOR EMPLOYED WITH A LINE POLE COMPRISING A STEEL GUY ROD HAVING AN EYE AT ITS UPPER END, A GUY CABLE HAVING A LOOP IN SAID EYE AND HAVING THE END OF THE CABLE SECURED BY A CABLE CLAMP, AN EYE BOLT PASSING THROUGH A LINE POLE AND HAVING AN EYE AT ITS END, A LOOP IN THE OTHER END OF SAID CABLE SECURED IN SAID EYE BY A CABLE CLAMP, A STEEL EARTH ANCHOR CARRIED BY THE LOWER END OF THE GUY ROD, SAID ROD HAVING ITS UPPER END PROJECTING FROM THE EARTH ANCHOR, WITH SAID LOWER END AN APERTURE IN THE EARTH ANCHOR, WITH SAID LOWER END AND ANCHOR EMBEDDED IN THE EARTH AND SUBJECT TO GALVANIC ACTION OF THE EARTH AND BODIES IN THE EARTH, SAID ROD HAVING A NUT ON ITS LOWER END ENGAGING THE LOWER SIDE OF THE EARTH ANCHOR, AND SAID ROD BEING INSTALLED UNDER TENSION RESISTED BY SAID ANCHOR, SAID ROD HAVING ITS THREADED END PROJECTING DOWNWARDLY BELOW SAID NUT, AND HAVING A ROUND MAGNESIUM ANODE PROVIDED WITH A THREADED BORE THREADED ON THE PROJECTING THREADED END OF SAID ROD AND INSTALLED IN THE EARTH IN THE SAME HOLE, A GROUND ROD IN THE EARTH ADJACENT SAID POLE AND HAVING A GROUND WIRE CONNECTED THERETO AND ATTACHED TO SAID POLE, AND A CONDUCTOR CONNECTING SAID GUY CABLE TO SAID GROUND WIRE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1961-09-08 | 1962-03-10 | 1962-09-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-09-08 | 1966-03-10 | 1966-09-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-09-08 | 1970-03-10 | 1970-09-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |