# US 2018/0010355 A1 · Pole reinforcement system

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- Number: US 2018/0010355 A1
- Document ID: US20180010355A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/714,531
- Filed: 2017-09-25
- Published: 2018-01-11
- Earliest claimed: 2014-09-03
- Assignees: PermaPole LLC
- Applicants: PermaPole LLC
- Inventors: Bradley A. Odegard; William Riddle; Douglas S. Cairns; Robert P. Plagemann
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180010355A1

## CPC

- E04H 12/2292: {Holders used for protection, repair or reinforcement of the post or pole (E04H12/2276 takes precedence)}
- E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D)

## 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.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of reinforcing a pole using a pole reinforcement system that includes a sleeve assembly comprising a first sleeve, said pole reinforcement system further including a first insertion attachment that comprises a first blade, said pole reinforcement system further including at least one retainer for securing said first sleeve of said sleeve assembly around said pole, the method comprising:
connecting said first insertion attachment to said first sleeve; and
positioning said connected sleeve assembly and first insertion attachment alongside said pole and applying downward force to drive said first insertion attachment below grade such that said first blade pushes dirt or other ground material out of the way and facilitates driving said first insertion attachment underneath a ground surface.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, further comprising securing said at least one retainer about said sleeve assembly to tighten said first sleeve around said pole.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein said at least one retainer comprises one or more bands.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein said connecting said first insertion attachment to said first sleeve involves connecting said first insertion attachment to said first sleeve using an adhesive.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, further comprising connecting said first insertion attachment to said first sleeve by at least one connector.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The method of claim 5, wherein said first insertion attachment includes said at least one connector, and wherein said at least one connector extends upwardly from said first insertion attachment.

### Claim 7 (depends on 5)

The method of claim 5, wherein said at least one connector comprises at least one fastener.

### Claim 8 (depends on 5)

The method of claim 5, wherein said first sleeve includes at least one receiver channel, and the method comprises receiving said at least one connector in said at least one receiver channel.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The method of claim 8, wherein said at least one receiver channel comprises a hollow.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein said sleeve assembly further includes a second sleeve and said pole reinforcement system further includes a second insertion attachment, the method further comprising:
connecting said second insertion attachment to said second sleeve of said sleeve assembly, wherein said second insertion attachment includes a second blade; and
securing said at least one retainer about said sleeve assembly to tighten said first and second sleeves around said pole.