US3896596A
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Anchor plate for fence post
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-23
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Granted: 1975-07-29
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Expires: 1994-05-23
Abstract
Abstract An anchor plate for fence post is provided having a sheet metal plate and U-shaped bracket which cooperatively interengage to mechanically couple with a fence post or the like. The plate is formed with an aperture into which the U-shaped bracket is positioned and form an open ended socket. When thus assembled, the plate and bracket cooperatively engage an elongated post which has been previously positioned in the ground and extends through the open ended socket. When assembled with the post the plate and bracket are positioned vertically and driven into the ground to prevent and restrict lateral displacement of the post in resisting forces applied laterally to the post. The plate is formed with laterally offset marginal end portions to resist displacing forces in a direction normal to the plane of a plate. Providing a U-shaped bracket which cooperatively interfits with the plate, enables the plate to be utilized with various sized posts through mere interchange of the brackets adapted for specific post sizes and configurations.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Berger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/22; E04H12/2207; E04H12/2215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An anchor plate for posts set in earth comprising a rigid sheet metal plate adapted to be driven edgewise into the earth in a vertical plane adjacent a side of a post and including a central area having an aperture formed therein, said aperture having side edges spaced apart a distance commensurate with the diametrical dimension of a post disposed in longitudinal alignment therewith; and a U-shaped bracket positionable in said aperture for encircling a post in cooperation with said plate, said bracket having spaced legs that extend through said aperture when said bracket is assembled with said plate and terminate in laterally outward projecting flanges which overlie respective surface portions of said plate adjacent said aperture side edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An anchor plate for posts set in earth comprising a rigid sheet metal plate adapted to be driven edgewise into the earth in a vertical plane adjacent a side of a post and including a central area having an aperture formed therein, said aperture having side edges spaced apart a distance commensurate with the diametrical dimension of a post disposed in longitudinal alignment therewith; and a U-shaped bracket positionable in said aperture for encircling a post in cooperation with said plate, said bracket having spaced legs that extend through said aperture when said bracket is assembled with said plate and terminate in laterally outward projecting flanges which overlie respective surface portions of said plate adjacent said aperture side edges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
An anchor plate according to claim 1 wherein said sheet metal plate has longitudinally aligned channels formed therein at either end of said aperture intermediate said side edges, said channels configured to interfit with a post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An anchor plate according to claim 1 wherein said sheet metal plate is formed with at least one elongated bead projecting a distance from the surface of said plate and is disposed transversely to said aperture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An anchor plate acccording to claim 3 wherein said bead extends transversely across the central area of said plate in spaced relationship to an end of said aperture.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
An anchor plate according to claim 4 having at least one other of said beads formed therein at the opposite end of said aperture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
An anchor plate according to claim 1 wherein said plate is formed with at least one flange projecting out of the plane of said plate and disposed in laterally spaced relationship to a side edge of said aperture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An anchor plate according to claim 6 wherein said plate is formed with a second flange at the opposite side of said aperture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
An anchor plate according to claim 7 wherein both of said flanges project out of the plane of said plate in the same direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
An anchor plate according to claim 7 wherein said flanges project out of the plane of said plate in opposite directions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
An anchor plate according to claim 6 wherein said flange is integrally formed with said plate as a marginal edge portion thereof and said plate and flange are formed with reinforcing beads extending transversely across the juncture therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
An anchor plate according to claim 1 wherein said plate is formed with a longitudinally disposed bead spaced laterally from a side edge of said aperture and extending completely across said plate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
An anchor plate according to claim 11 wherein said plate is formed with a second longitudinally disposed bead spaced laterally from the opposite side edge of said aperture and extending completely across said plate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
An anchor plate according to claim 1 wherein said U-shaped bracket is of elongated channel-form.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
An anchor plate according to claim 13 wherein said bracket is formed with at least one bead on The internal surface thereof and projecting a distance inwardly to reduce the open cross-sectional area of the channel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
An anchor plate according to claim 13 wherein said U-shaped bracket has an arcuately curved base channel portion cooperatively interfitting with a circular cross-section post.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
An anchor plate according to claim 13 wherein said U-shaped bracket is of triangular cross-section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
An anchor plate according to claim 13 wherein said U-shaped bracket is of rectangular cross-section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-28 | 1979-01-27 | 1979-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-28 | 1983-01-27 | 1983-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-28 | 1987-01-27 | 1987-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |