Patent ID: 8163993
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for grounding a structure such as a pole, scaffold, truss, or tower that has a concrete base with a lower end adapted for placement in the earth and an upper end which is adapted for elevation above the surface of the earth and to support the structure, comprising: a. attaching to, surrounding, or integrating into the concrete base at or towards the lower end of the concrete base an earth grounding electrode, the earth grounding electrode comprising a conductive cage having a plurality of elongated conductive members embedded in the surface of the concrete base; b. positioning a conductive collar at the upper end of the concrete base apart from the conductive cage and away from the lower end of the concrete base, the conductive collar adapted for electrical connection to a conductive part of or a termination point on the structure; and c. providing an electrical junction between the conductive cage and the conductive collar; d. so that an earth around path is provided from the conductive part of or termination point on the structure through the conductive collar, electrical junction, and conductive cage.