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US 2023/0272873 A1Published application
Fire resistent composite pole system
AssigneeCreative Pultrusions, Inc.
InventorsDustin L. TROUTMAN, Jeremy D. MOSTOLLER, Ronald ALLISON, Terry A. SHANK, JR., Shane E. WEYANT
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Abstract
A utility pole system that provides for easy temperature inspection of the fiberglass reinforced plastic utility pole. The system may include utility pole and a sleeve arranged around the pole, and a temperature sensor positioned underneath the sleeve.
Claims20
A utility pole protection system, comprising:
- a fire retardant sleeve assembly configured to be arranged on a utility pole, the fire retardant sleeve assembly having an outer shell and an inner insulation layer, wherein the inner insulation layer is fixed to an inner surface of the outer shell;
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- a temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature experienced adjacent to the inner insulation layer, wherein the temperature sensor is covered by the fire retardant sleeve assembly.
A fire protection system, comprising:
- a fire retardant sleeve comprising an outer layer, an insulation layer, and an opening, wherein the insulation layer is fixed to an inner surface of the outer layer, and wherein the opening extends through the outer layer and the insulation layer;
- a temperature sensor positioned within the opening and configured to measure a temperature of an environment adjacent to the insulation layer;
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- a cover positioned over the opening such that the temperature sensor is located beneath, and covered by, the cover.
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