Patent ID: 6527407
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: B64F,E01F,F21S,F21V,F21W,Y10T

Abstract:
A system for the protection of an airport runway light fixture including a substantially ground level metallic support secured within a ground level substantially circular concrete base, the system comprising:(a) a flat flexible mat including an axial opening about a central axis thereof, having a radius from said light fixture, substantially equal to a radius of said metallic support, said mat also having a plurality of peripherally located apertures; and (b) a plurality of anchors for said mat, corresponding in number to the number of said apertures, each of said anchors comprising a planar head and, integral therewith, means for penetration and engagement of the ground upon which said mat is to be positioned, said penetration means proportioned for complemental insertion through said peripheral apertures of said mat, wherein said heads of said anchors engage said mat when said penetration means have fully penetrated into the earth upon which said mat is to be secured.