Patent ID: 6604335
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: E01F,E04C

Abstract:
An annulet for vertical columns, the annulet comprising:an annular or penannular ring, the annular or penannular ring having a rounded peripheral surface and a radially inner surface; the annulet characterized by: a pair of segments, each segment being juxtaposed and extending from opposite side of the annular ring toward the center of the annulet to a channeled end, the channeled end having a channel width and a channel depth, the channel width being equal to or superior to the width of a flat side of the column to which the annulet encircles, the annulet being attached only to the column and located close to but spaced above the floor where the column is securely anchored to provide a clearance to prevent collisions from directly impacting the columns.