Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Extruded frictionally-enhanced reinforced pile
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Application No.: US17456158Application Date: 2021-11-22
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Publication No.: US11808005B2Publication Date: 2023-11-07
- Inventor: Mark A. Porter
- Applicant: Mark A. Porter
- Applicant Address: US FL Jacksonville
- Assignee: Mark A. Porter
- Current Assignee: Mark A. Porter
- Current Assignee Address: US FL Jacksonville
- Agency: Mark Young, PA
- Main IPC: E02D5/22
- IPC: E02D5/22 ; E02D5/24 ; E02D5/80 ; E02D5/28 ; E02D27/52

Abstract:
A pile is comprised of a pipe, i.e., a hollow tube or hollow cylinder, with a coextensive internal reinforcement comprised of a plurality of intersecting walls. The pile is comprised of a blend of a thermoplastic and 20 to 50% (pbw) pelletized chopped strand glass fibers. The outer surface includes a co-extruded cap stock that is relatively smooth and exhibits a relatively low coefficient of friction. The internal structures exhibit roughness, bumpiness and a relatively high coefficient of friction for an extruded plastic. A groove may be formed in the pile adjacent to an end for resistance to uplift.
Public/Granted literature
- US20220081860A1 EXTRUDED FRICTIONALLY-ENHANCED REINFORCED PILE Public/Granted day:2022-03-17
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