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  Concrete pole base coverUSPTO Application #: 20080000192Title: Concrete pole base cover Abstract: A cover for a concrete pole base of a pole assembly includes a cylinder-shaped wall and an upper wall at least partially closing the open upper end of the cylinder-shaped wall. The upper wall has an opening for receiving the post of the pole assembly, which is anchored to the ground by the concrete base. The cylinder-shaped wall has an inner diameter and a height sized to cover and enclose the concrete base. The upper wall has a plurality of nested regions of reduced wall thickness to form score lines to facilitate cutting the cover to increase adjust the height or the diameter of the opening to accommodate different pole assemblies. (end of abstract)
Agent: Van Dyke, Gardner, Linn & Burkhart, LLP - Grand Rapids, MI, US Inventor: Bradley J. McGlinch USPTO Applicaton #: 20080000192 - Class: 527364 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080000192. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention generally relates to a cover for a concrete base, for example, a concrete pole base, and, more particularly, to a cover for a concrete lamp pole base. [0002]It is common practice to mount a pole, such as a lamp pole, on a concrete base, which is embedded or otherwise mounted to the ground. However, over time the appearance of these concrete bases tends to degrade from stains from either rust that accumulates at the pole mounting plate and/or the concrete anchor bolts that mount the pole to the concrete base or from iron deposits from sprinkler water distributed by sprinkler systems. In an effort to hide these unsightly stains, some concrete bases are painted. However, once painted, the bases have to be maintained and repainted periodically to maintain their aesthetic appearance. [0003]Consequently, there is a need for a method or device that can conceal concrete bases to hide these stains or other markings which may appear on the bases, such as graffiti, but without requiring any significant maintenance. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004]Accordingly, the present invention provides a cover for a concrete pole base that may be mounted on the base after the base is installed in the ground. The cover is made from a material that is not subject to rusting and, preferably, also not subject to staining or that can at least be washed to remove any dirt or debris that may adhere to the outer surface of the cover to maintain the overall aesthetic appearance of the pole and base. [0005]In one form of the invention, a cover for a concrete pole base includes a cylinder-shaped wall, with an open upper end and an open lower end, and an upper wall that at least partially closes the open upper end of the cylinder-shaped wall. The upper wall includes an opening for receiving the post. The cylinder-shaped wall has an inner diameter and a height sized to cover and enclose the concrete base. The upper wall also includes a plurality of concentric regions of reduced wall thickness to form score lines to facilitate cutting the cover to increase the diameter of the opening to accommodate different pole sizes. [0006]In one aspect, the opening in the upper wall is a round or a square opening. In another aspect, the regions of reduced wall thickness are formed by grooves or recesses. In yet another aspect, the upper wall is flat. [0007]According to other aspects, the cylinder-shaped wall comprises a round cylinder-shaped wall or a multi-sided cylinder-shaped wall. Further, the cylinder-shaped wall may have a plurality of vertically spaced regions of reduced wall thickness to form score lines to facilitate cutting the cover to decrease the height of the cylinder-shaped wall to accommodate different base heights. [0008]In a further aspect, the cylinder-shaped wall and the upper wall comprise plastic wall. [0009]An additional feature that may be provided includes an outwardly extending flange, which is provided at the open lower end of the cylinder-shaped wall. The flange projects outwardly from said cylinder-shaped wall to form a perimeter flange or skirt around the cylinder-shaped wall. For example, the skirt may discourage the growth of grass around the outer perimeter of the cylinder-shaped wall. The flange may include an upwardly extending lip, which extends into the open lower end of the cylinder-shaped wall between the concrete base and the cylinder-shaped wall to thereby anchor the flange about the concrete base with the cylinder-shaped wall. [0010]In yet a further aspect, the cylinder-shaped wall may be formed from two half-cylinder-shaped walls, which interlock together to form the cylinder-shaped wall. For example, each of the half-cylinder-shaped walls includes a vertical edge, with each of the vertical edges including at least one connector for interlocking the half-cylinder-shaped walls together. In addition, each of said vertical edges may include a lip that overlaps with a corresponding lip on the vertical edge of the other half-cylinder-shaped wall. [0011]In another form of the invention, a pole assembly and concrete pole base cover includes a post and a concrete base, with the post being anchored to the concrete base by a plurality of concrete anchors bolts. The concrete base has a cylinder-shaped concrete body with a top surface spaced above the ground when installed, a lower end for anchoring in the ground, and an intermediate portion extending above the ground from the lower end. The concrete anchor bolts anchor the post to the base at the top surface of the base. The cover includes a cylinder-shaped wall with an open lower end and an open upper end, which is sized to fit over the anchors bolts and the concrete base and to extend over the top surface and cover the intermediate portion of the cylinder-shaped concrete body wherein the cylinder-shaped wall extends to the ground. The cover also includes an upper wall at least partially closing the open upper end of the cylinder-shaped wall. The upper wall includes an opening for receiving the post. The cylinder-shaped wall has an inner diameter and a height sized to cover and enclose the anchor bolts and the intermediate portion of cylinder-shaped concrete body. [0012]In one aspect, either the upper wall or the cylinder-shaped wall has a plurality of regions of reduced wall thickness to form score lines to facilitate cutting the cover. For example, the upper wall may have score lines to facilitate cutting the cover to increase the size of the opening to accommodate different post sizes. [0013]In another aspect, the pole and pole cover may also include an outwardly extending flange similar to the flange described above. [0014]According to another aspect, the cylinder-shaped wall is formed from two half-cylinder-shaped walls that interlock together to form said cylinder-shaped wall. [0015]In yet another form of the invention, a concrete pole base cover includes a cylinder-shaped wall, with an open upper end and an open lower end, and an upper wall that at least partially closes the open upper end of the cylinder-shaped wall. The upper wall includes an opening for receiving the post of a pole assembly. The cylinder-shaped wall has an inner diameter and a height sized to cover and enclose the concrete base that anchors the post to the ground. In addition, a skirt is provided that extends around the cylinder-shaped wall. For example, the skirt may discourage the growth of grass around the outer perimeter of the cylinder-shaped wall. [0016]In one aspect, the skirt includes an outwardly extending flange with an upwardly extending lip, which extends into the open lower end of the cylinder-shaped wall between the concrete base and the cylinder-shaped wall to thereby anchor the skirt about the concrete base with the cylinder-shaped wall. [0017]In yet a further aspect, the cylinder-shaped wall may be formed from two half-cylinder-shaped walls, which interlock together to form the cylinder-shaped wall. Similarly, the skirt may be formed from two skirt halves. [0018]Accordingly, the present invention provides a cover for a concrete pole base, such as a concrete light pole base, that will protect the base from damage or corrosion due to sprinkler water, flying debris from lawn mowers, and will also cover defects or stains in the base. [0019]These and other objects, advantages, purposes, and features of the invention will become more apparent from the study of the following description taken in conjunction with the drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0020]FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the cover and pole of the present invention; [0021]FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of the cover and pole of FIG. 1; Continue reading... Full patent description for Concrete pole base cover Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Concrete pole base cover patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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