US4231208A
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Guy guard and method of installing same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-16
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Granted: 1980-11-04
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Expires: 1996-04-16
Abstract
Abstract There is provided an improved guy guard for a guy wire of a utility pole and the like and formed of an elongated tubular plastic guard member having a longitudinally frangible web and differentially stressed to bias the guard member to curl around itself when the web is fractured. The guard member is installed on a guy wire by progressively forcing the guy wire through the frangible web thereby releasing the wrapping action.
Inventors
- 👤 J. Hebden Willox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:51
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876; Y10T29/49879
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of assembling a guy guard over a guy assembly of a utility pole or the like, comprising the steps of extruding a generally cylindrical length of an elongated plastic guard member with an elongated frangible web, differentially stressing said guard member to bias said guard member to a tendency to wrap upon itself, and progressively fracturing said frangible web simultaneously forcing the guy wire through said frangible web when installing, whereupon the longitudinal edges of said frangible web will wrap and overlap themselves to securely fasten said guard member around said guy assembly.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of assembling a guy guard over a guy assembly of a utility pole or the like, comprising the steps of extruding a generally cylindrical length of an elongated plastic guard member with an elongated frangible web, differentially stressing said guard member to bias said guard member to a tendency to wrap upon itself, and progressively fracturing said frangible web simultaneously forcing the guy wire through said frangible web when installing, whereupon the longitudinal edges of said frangible web will wrap and overlap themselves to securely fasten said guard member around said guy assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
A method as set forth in claim 1 wherein the guy wire terminates in a dead-ending device secured to an anchor rod, and said method includes the steps of assembling said guard member over said guy wire above said anchor rod, and thereafter forcing said guard member downwardly over said assembly so that the guard member can wrap around the anchor rod locking the guard member to it.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-11-04 | 1984-05-05 | 1984-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-04 | 1988-05-05 | 1988-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-04 | 1992-05-05 | 1992-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |