Removable rings for assembling an ornamental base to a street pole
US5704580A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 22, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE01F9/623
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for assembling a selected street pole to a standard sized base is disclosed. The method includes the step of selecting a street pole of a predetermined configuration. Encircling portions, preferably rings consisting of two semi-circular portions, each having a nestable section with each other and a complementary section with the selected street pole are then provided. The encircling portions are nested together on the standard sized base to connect the standard sized base to the selected street pole thereby continuing the appearance finish of the standard sized base while preventing unauthorized access to an interior of the standard sized base. The apparatus includes the encircling portions to connect the standard sized base to the selected street pole.
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