Transportable contained tower system
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United States of America Patent
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May 9, 2023
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Feb 4, 2021
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Aug 17, 2020
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Feb 17, 2017
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Abstract
This invention discloses a tower system in which a telescoping tower with a plurality of tower structures is contained within a rigid transportation container in a substantially horizontal position for transportation, may be extended to a height much greater than its contracted length. The tower may be transported horizontal, repositioned to a vertical position and then the individual tower structures extended and secured via spring pins relative to the adjacent tower structure, the erection of the tower sections may be with external equipment such as a boom truck, or utilizing an internal hydraulic cylinder.
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- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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NEWMAN GERALD W | 17301 S KIRA SUE LN SPANGLE WA 99031 |
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- 2020 Application Filing Year
- E04B Class
- 1107 Applications Filed
- 727 Patents Issued To-Date
- 65.68 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Newman, Gerald W | Spangle, US | 16 | 45 |
# of filed Patents : 16 Total Citations : 45 |
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