Larry L Burk

US Patent:

8157482, Apr 17, 2012

Filed:

Feb 5, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/322701

Inventors:

Thomas J. Carpenter - Ankeny IA, US
Larry K. Burk - Dubuque IA, US

Assignee:

Erosion Tech, LLC - Ankeny IA

International Classification:

E21D 20/00
E21D 21/00

US Classification:

4052591, 405253, 52156

Abstract:

An anchor system for securing a cable within the ground. The system includes a body having a tapered cap and an internal cylindrical slot provided therethrough. A driving rod having an end with a smaller diameter is provided through the slot so that the driving rod extends from the body of the anchor system. The body is provided with a catch through which a line is secured. The driving rod is utilized to drive the anchor system into the ground. As the driving rod extends from the body, the driving rod bears the brunt of the force associated with the driving action, allowing the anchor system to be constructed of a lightweight, inexpensive material. Once the anchor system has been provided at the desired depth, the driving rod is removed and the strap is pulled to set the anchor into place.