Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A support apparatus for insertion into the ground and for use in multiple numbers to form a support pad for an object comprising: a. an elongated, hollow, rigid member having an open lower end for insertion into the ground, and a closed upper end; b. a transversely extended ground engaging flange fixedly secured to said elongated, rigid member and operative to engage the surface of the ground when the open end of the elongated, rigid member is inserted into the ground; and, c. a resilient means mounted on the upper closed end of the elongated, rigid member for supporting an object and to absorb vibration, insulate, and reduce noise.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A support apparatus for insertion into the ground and for use in multiple numbers to form a support pad for an object comprising: a. an elongated, hollow, rigid member having an open lower end for insertion into the ground, and a closed upper end; b. a transversely extended ground engaging flange fixedly secured to said elongated, rigid member and operative to engage the surface of the ground when the open end of the elongated, rigid member is inserted into the ground; and, c. a resilient means mounted on the upper closed end of the elongated, rigid member for supporting an object and to absorb vibration, insulate, and reduce noise.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A support apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said hollow, rigid member is cylindrical in cross section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A support apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said hollow, rigid member comprises a one-piece construction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
137 words
A support apparatus for insertion into the ground and for use in multiple numbers to form a support pad for an object comprising: a. an elongated, hollow, rigid member having an open lower end for insertion into the ground, and a closed upper end; b. a transversely extended ground engaging flange fixedly secured to said elongated, rigid member and operative to engage the surface of the ground when the open end of the elongated, rigid member is inserted into the ground; c. a resilient means mounted on the upper closed end of the elongated, rigid member for supporting an object and to absorb vibration and reduce noise; and, d. said hollow, rigid member comprising a first portion secured to the lower side of said flange, and a second portion secured to the upper side of said flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
137 words
A support apparatus for insertion into the ground and for use in multiple numbers to form a support pad for an object comprising: a. an elongated, hollow, rigid member having an open lower end for insertion into the ground, and a closed upper end; b. a transversely extended ground engaging flange fixedly secured to said elongated, rigid member and operative to engage the surface of the ground when the open end of the elongated, rigid member is inserted into the ground; c. a resilient means mounted on the upper closed end of the elongated, rigid member for supporting an object and to absorb vibration and reduce noise; and, d. said hollow, rigid member comprising a first portion secured to the lower side of said flange, and a second portion secured to the upper side of said flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A support apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said flange is round in plan configuration.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A support apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said flange is provided with a raised inner annular portion which forms an airlock.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A support apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein: a. said flange is square in plan configuration.