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Title: Connector for use in a method for replacing an existing utility pole without disturbing hardware mounted thereon
Claims: I claim: 1. In combination a connector fixedly mounted on a cylindrical new prestressed concrete utility pole section, the connector and new pole section being joinable to a severed distal section of an erected generally cylindrical wooden utility pole, without disturbing hardware mounted on the erected pole section, with a lower end of the distal pole section positionable in axially aligned abutment on an upper end of the new pole section, the connector comprising: a tubular sleeve having a distal sleeve end projecting beyond the prestressed concrete upper end of the new pole section to present a socket for receiving the lower end of the wooden distal pole section therein, a plurality of arcuate push plates in the socket and surrounding the lower end of the distal pole section, at least one bolt for each of the push plates with each of the bolts anchored in the distal end of the sleeve and threadably engaged therewith for moving its push plate into engagement with the distal pole section, and a sealant between the distal pole section and the connector. 2. The combination of claim 1 with the new pole section hollow. 3. The combination of claim 1 with the sealant being grout. 4. The combination of claim 1 with the connector provided with at least one weep hole. 5. In combination, a connector and a cylindrical new utility pole section for being joined to a severed distal section of an old cylindrical utility pole, without disturbing hardware mounted on the old distal pole section, with a lower end of the distal pole section in axially aligned abutment on an upper end of the new pole section, the connector comprising: a tubular sleeve engageable about the upper end of the new pole section and having a distal sleeve end projecting beyond the upper end of the new pole section to present a socket for receiving the lower end of the distal pole section therein, a plurality of arcuate push plates in the socket and surrounding the lower end of the distal pole section, engagement means connected to the distal sleeve end for moving the push plates into engagement with the distal pole section, the new pole section made of wood, second arcuate push plates surrounding the new pole section, second engagement means connected to the sleeve for moving the second push plates into engagement with the new pole section, a sealant between the distal pole section and the connector. 6. The combination of claim 5 with the sealant being grout. 7. The combination of claim 5 with a sealant between the distal pole section and the connector as well as between the connector and the new pole section. 8. The combination of claim 7 with the sealant being grout. 9. In combination, a connector and a cylindrical new utility pole section for being joined to a severed distal section of an old cylindrical utility pole, without disturbing hardware mounted on the old distal pole section, with a lower end of the distal pole section in axially aligned abutment on an upper end of the new pole section, the connector comprising: a tubular sleeve engageable about the upper end of the new pole section and having a distal sleeve end projecting beyond the upper end of the new pole section to present a socket for receiving the lower end of the distal pole section therein, a plurality of arcuate push plates in the socket and surrounding the lower end of the distal pole section, engagement means connected to the distal sleeve end for moving the push plate into engagement with the distal pole section, the distal section made of wood, the connector provided with at least one weep hole. Other info: Inventors: Swanson, Harold V. (Morris Plains, NJ, US) Application Number: 636914 Filing Date: 1975-12-02 Publication_date: 1978-05-30 Assignee: Interpace Corporation (Parsippany, NJ) Primary Class(es): 403/306 52/296, 52/726.4 Other Classes: US Patent Ref:
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Primary Examiner: Kundrat, Andrew V. Assistant Examiner: Attorney: Baxley; Charles E. |
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