System and method for using truncated artificial trees to hide utility poles from view

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a system and method for hiding utility poles and other manmade structures from view by placing a plurality of truncated artificial trees either near, within close proximity, or within a utility poles right of way. Wherein, the artificial trees are sized such that a desired percentage of the utility pole is capable of being hidden when viewed from a desired location.

1 . A method for using a plurality of truncated artificial tree to hide the view of a utility pole supporting high voltage wires, comprising placing a plurality of truncated artificial trees near a utility pole's right-of-way, where said truncated artificial tree is truncated on at least one side. 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  where said truncated artificial tree is a half tree. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said artificial tree is at least the minimum safe design distance from said utility pole. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said near a utility pole's right-of-way is in close proximity to a utility pole's right-of-way. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein said close proximity to a utility pole's right-of-way is within the boundary of a utility pole's right-of-way. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1  wherein said plurality of artificial trees are sized and positioned in order to achieve a desired percentage of said utility pole being hidden when viewed from a particular location. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6  wherein said desired percentage is considered ideal if it is at least 100%, acceptable if at least 70% and of minimal value if less than 30%. 
     
     
         8 . A method for hiding a utility pole supporting high voltage wires from view comprising:
 placing a plurality of artificial trees near a utility pole right of way;   said plurality of artificial trees are comprised of a plurality of artificial branches and a mechanical structures capable of supporting said plurality of artificial branches;   each of said plurality of artificial trees having an actual profile when viewed from any side;   where at least one of the said plurality of artificial trees is truncated on at least one side such that said actual profile of the at least one tree is no longer symmetric.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  where said truncated artificial tree is a half tree. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said artificial tree is at least the minimum safe design distance from said utility pole. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said near a utility pole's right-of-way is in close proximity to a utility pole's right-of-way. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein said close proximity to a utility pole's right-of-way is within the boundary of a utility pole's right-of-way. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 8  wherein said plurality of artificial trees are sized and positioned in order to achieve a desired percentage of said utility pole being hidden when viewed from a particular location. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 16  wherein said desired percentage is considered ideal if it is at least 100%, acceptable if at least 70% and of minimal value if less than 30%. 
     
     
         15 . A system for hiding a utility pole supporting high voltage wires from view comprising:
 a plurality of artificial trees placed near a utility pole right of way;   said plurality of artificial trees are comprised of a plurality of artificial branches and a mechanical structures capable of supporting said plurality of artificial branches;   each of said plurality of artificial trees having an actual profile when viewed from any side;   where at least one of the said plurality of artificial trees is truncated on at least one side such that said actual profile of the at least one tree is no longer symmetric.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15  where said at least one of the said plurality of artificial trees is a half tree. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 15  wherein said plurality of artificial trees are capable of being placed at least the minimum safe design distance from said utility pole. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 15  wherein said near a utility pole's right-of-way is in close proximity to a utility pole's right-of-way. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18  wherein said close proximity to a utility pole's right-of-way is within the boundary of a utility pole's right-of-way. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 15  wherein said plurality of artificial trees are sized such that a desired percentage of said utility pole is capable of being hidden when viewed from a particular location. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 20  wherein said desired percentage is considered ideal if it is at least 100%, acceptable if at least 70% and of minimal value if less than 30%.