US3667405A
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Vandal resistive post
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-29
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-10-29
Abstract
Abstract A compound post for supporting publicly used parking meters, fine boxes, vending machines, money changers, and other related publicly used facilities, the post being so designed as to prevent the vandalism and/or theft of the supported facility, and wherein the compound post includes an upright pipe having its lower end ground secured, the facility mounted for rotation about the axis of the pipe at its upper end, and at least one other pipe telescoped over the upright pipe for free rotation thereon to resist the action of a cutting tool applied thereto, the other pipe extending substantially the entire distance between said facility and the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert F Roach Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:22
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/18; G; G07; G07F; G07F9/00; G07F9/06; G07F9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A post-facility combination for supporting a facility on a post, said post being adapted to be mounted to foundation means, comprising: an elongated normally upright central pipe having opposed upper and lower ends; means enabling said lower end of said central pipe to be connected on said foundation means in such a manner as to prevent its disconnection upwardly from said foundation means in the direction of its longitudinal axis and to prevent its rotation around its longitudinal axis; a second pipe telescopically mounted over said central pipe and a third pipe telescopically mounted over said second pipe, said central pipe, second and third pipes having, respectively, adjacent upper and lower ends, and said second and third pipes being freely rotatable relative to said central pipe around its said longitudinal axis and being freely rotatable relative to one another around said longitudinal axis; a wall forming a part of said facility; means connecting said wall on said central pipe for rotation relative to its said longitudinal axis while preventing its shifting in either direction of said longitudinal axis; and said wall extending across said upper end of said second pipe and engaging the upper end of said third pipe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A post-facility combination for supporting a facility on a post, said post being adapted to be mounted to foundation means, comprising: an elongated normally upright central pipe having opposed upper and lower ends; means enabling said lower end of said central pipe to be connected on said foundation means in such a manner as to prevent its disconnection upwardly from said foundation means in the direction of its longitudinal axis and to prevent its rotation around its longitudinal axis; a second pipe telescopically mounted over said central pipe and a third pipe telescopically mounted over said second pipe, said central pipe, second and third pipes having, respectively, adjacent upper and lower ends, and said second and third pipes being freely rotatable relative to said central pipe around its said longitudinal axis and being freely rotatable relative to one another around said longitudinal axis; a wall forming a part of said facility; means connecting said wall on said central pipe for rotation relative to its said longitudinal axis while preventing its shifting in either direction of said longitudinal axis; and said wall extending across said upper end of said second pipe and engaging the upper end of said third pipe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 further comprising: concrete foundation means, having a foundation surface, in which the lower end of the central pipe is embedded.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as defined in claim 2 wherein: said third pipe extends between said foundation surface and said wall to completely surround said second pipe.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
The combination as defined in claim 3 wherein: said upper end of said second pipe terminates below said upper end of said central pipe, and said upper end of said third pipe terminates intermediate said upper ends of said central and second pipes; said wall is formed with a transversely extending opening to loosely receive said upper end of said central pipe therethrough; and said means for connecting said wall on said upper end of said central pipe comprises a first element secured on said upper end of said central pipe and engaging side of said one wall, and a second element mounted on said upper end of said central pipe and engaging the opposed side of said wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
186 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 further comprising concrete foundation means having a foundation surface, and wherein said means enabling said lower end of said central pipe to be connected on said foundation means comprises: a sleeve telescoped over said lower end of said central pipe, said sleeve having upper and lower ends with said lower end of said sleeve being adjacent said lower end of said central pipe; means fixedly connecting said lower end of said central pipe in inwardly spaced relation relative to said lower end of said sleeve and securing said central pipe and said sleeve against rotation relative to one another and against movement relative to one another in the direction of said longitudinal axis of said central pipe; said lower end of said sleeve and central pipe being embedded in said concrete foundation means with said upper end of said sleeve projecting above said foundation surface; said lower end of said second pipe abutting the upper end of said sleeve; and said third pipe being also telescoped over said upper end of said sleeve to rest on said foundation surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as defined in claim 5 wherein: said connecting means between said sleeve and said central pipe comprises a pin.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 further comprising: foundation means; means for securing said lower end of said central pipe on said foundation means, said last named securing means comprising an upright collar; means for connecting said collar on said foundation means; means on said collar cooperating with means on said lower end of said central pipe to prevent the movement of said central pipe in the direction of its longitudinal axis and the rotation thereof therearound; said lower end of said second pipe abutting the upper end of said collar; and said lower end of said third pipe abutting at least a portion of said connecting means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination as defined in claim 7 wherein: said last mentioned cooperating means includes a threaded connection between said lower end of said central pipe and said collar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination as defined in claim 7 wherein: said means connecting said collar on said foundation means includes an annular flange integrally connected with the lower end of said collar; and means connecting said flange on said foundation means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination as defined in claim 9 wherein: said means connecting said collar on said foundation means further includes a plurality of bolt anchor sleeves embedded in said foundation means; and a plurality of anchor bolts extending through said flange for threaded connection with said sleeves, respectively.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |