US3838547A
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Base connection for utility poles
Assignee: BRUCE LAKE Co
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Filing: 1973-04-25
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Granted: 1974-10-01
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Expires: 1993-04-25
Abstract
Abstract A base connection for metal utility poles in which a plurality of anchor bolts extend upwardly from a concrete foundation each having a levelling collar adjustably mounted thereon. Pole connecting tubes are received in cutout portions in the lower end of the pole and are secured to the pole by welds extending along the contiguous regions between the connecting tube and the cutout portions of the pole. The pole is supported on the anchor bolts with each pole connecting tube supported on a levelling collar on each anchor bolt and connected thereto by means of a locking cap.
Inventors
- 👤 R Meisberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/22; E04H12/2284; E04C; E04C5/00; E04C5/16; E04C5/162; E04C5/163; E04C5/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A base connection for a pole-like member supported on a foundation comprising a plurality of vertically extending anchor bolts embedded in the foundation and extending upwardly therefrom, said pole-like member having a plurality of axially extending cutout portions in the lower end thereof, a plurality of members for connecting said pole-like member to said anchor bolts, each of said connecting members being received in an associated cutout portion in contiguous relation and being secured to said pole-like member by welds located in axially extending regions whereat said cutout portions and said connecting members are contiguous, each of said connecting members having a lower portion extending downwardly from the lower end of said pole-like member, and means interconnected between said lower portion of each connecting member and an associated anchor bolt for securing each of said connecting members to an associated anchor bolt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A base connection for a pole-like member supported on a foundation comprising a plurality of vertically extending anchor bolts embedded in the foundation and extending upwardly therefrom, said pole-like member having a plurality of axially extending cutout portions in the lower end thereof, a plurality of members for connecting said pole-like member to said anchor bolts, each of said connecting members being received in an associated cutout portion in contiguous relation and being secured to said pole-like member by welds located in axially extending regions whereat said cutout portions and said connecting members are contiguous, each of said connecting members having a lower portion extending downwardly from the lower end of said pole-like member, and means interconnected between said lower portion of each connecting member and an associated anchor bolt for securing each of said connecting members to an associated anchor bolt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A base connection according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing said connecting members to said anchor bolts comprises a leveling collar adjustably mounted on each of said anchor bolts and locking means associated with each anchor bolt and engageable with said lower portion of an associated connecting member for holding the same fixedly on an associated leveling collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A base connection according to claim 2 wherein each locking means associated with each anchor bolt includes a collar adjustably engaging said lower portion of an associated connecting member and having an abutment portion arranged to contact an associated leveling collar to lock said connecting member in position on said anchor bolt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A base connection according to claim 1 wherein said pole-like member comprises an elongated tubular pole and said cutout portions are spaced circumferentially around said pole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
A base connection according to claim 4 wherein each of said connecting members has a tubular configuration and said cutout portions in said pole form rectangular cutouts in the lower end of the pole wall adapted to receive an upper portion of said connecting member to provide a pair of axially extending contiguous portions, said welds being located along said pair of contiguous portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
A base connection according to claim 5 wherein said means for securing said connecting members to said anchor bolts comprises a leveling collar adjustably mounted on each of said anchor bolts and locking means associated with each anchor bolt and engaged with said lower portion of an associated connecting member for holding the same with its lower end supported on said leveling collar associated therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
52 words
A base connection according to claim 6 wherein each locking means associated with each anchor bolt includes a collar adjustably engaging said lower portion of an associated connecting member and having an abutment portion arranged to contact an associated leveling collar to lock said connecting member in position on said anchor bolt.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A base connection according to claim 6 wherein said tubular pole is eight sided, said cutout portions being located at the corners of the pole wall.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A base connection according to claim 7 wherein said tubular pole is eight sided, said cutout portions being located at the corners of the pole wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A base connection according to claim 5 wherein each of said welds comprises a fillet weld on the inside and on the outside of the pole wall.
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) | 1977-09-30 | 1978-04-01 | 1978-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-30 | 1982-04-01 | 1982-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-30 | 1986-04-01 | 1986-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |