US4156332A
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Knockdown sign post assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-08-29
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Granted: 1979-05-29
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Expires: 1997-08-29
Abstract
Abstract This invention consists of a knockdown sign post assembly which provides the user with a sign post that can easily be erected and taken down in a quick and efficient manner. The foundation or base of the sign post is readily placed into the ground to which the post for the sign attachment is affixed. Disassembly consists of disengaging the post from the foundation and then removing the foundation from the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl M. Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:23
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/02; E04H12/08; E04H12/22; E04H12/2207; E04H12/2215
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A post foundation member comprising: an earth penetrating means, a post abutting flange joined to said earth penetrating means along the upper portion of said earth penetrating means, a stabilizing means connected to said earth penetrating means, and a post engaging means, said post engaging means being substantially above said earth penetrating means and having inner and partial side outer post contacting sections, said inner post contacting section being affixed substantially perpendicular to said outer post contacting section, and said post engaging means having at least one opening therein for reception of a securing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A post foundation member comprising: an earth penetrating means, a post abutting flange joined to said earth penetrating means along the upper portion of said earth penetrating means, a stabilizing means connected to said earth penetrating means, and a post engaging means, said post engaging means being substantially above said earth penetrating means and having inner and partial side outer post contacting sections, said inner post contacting section being affixed substantially perpendicular to said outer post contacting section, and said post engaging means having at least one opening therein for reception of a securing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
192 words
A knockdown post assembly comprising: a foundation member, said foundation member having an earth penetrating means and a stabilizing means connected to said earth penetrating means, a post abutting flange joined to said penetrating means along the upper portion of said earth penetrating means, said flange including a post engaging means, said post engaging means having inner and partial side outer post contacting sections, said inner post contacting section being affixed substantially perpendicular to said partial side outer post contacting section, said post engaging means having at least one opening therein for reception of a securing means, a post member having an upper cross bar, said post member being slotted along its lower terminal end for receiving said inner posts contacting section while abutting against said partial side outer post contacting section, said post member having a securing means channel through its lower end for alignment with the opening in said post engaging means, securing means for insertion through said post member and said post engaging means, whereby said securing meand holds said post member in a firm upright posture and said post member remains in releasable engagement with said foundation member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
192 words
A knockdown post assembly comprising: a foundation member, said foundation member having an earth penetrating means and a stabilizing means connected to said earth penetrating means, a post abutting flange joined to said penetrating means along the upper portion of said earth penetrating means, said flange including a post engaging means, said post engaging means having inner and partial side outer post contacting sections, said inner post contacting section being affixed substantially perpendicular to said partial side outer post contacting section, said post engaging means having at least one opening therein for reception of a securing means, a post member having an upper cross bar, said post member being slotted along its lower terminal end for receiving said inner posts contacting section while abutting against said partial side outer post contacting section, said post member having a securing means channel through its lower end for alignment with the opening in said post engaging means, securing means for insertion through said post member and said post engaging means, whereby said securing meand holds said post member in a firm upright posture and said post member remains in releasable engagement with said foundation member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said earth-penetrating means is substantially V-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said earth-penetrating means comprises a round stake means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said earth-penetrating means comprises a T-shaped stake means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said earth-penetrating means comprises an L-shaped stake means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said earth-penetrating means comprises an X-shaped stake means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post abutting flange is rectangularly-shaped.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post abutting flange is triangularly-shaped.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post abutting flange is round.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post engaging means is substantially T-shaped.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post engaging means is substantially L-shaped.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post engaging means is substantially round.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post engaging means is substantially V-shaped.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post is substantially rectangularly-shaped.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post is substantially round.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post member is constructed of wood.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post member is constructed of metal.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
A knockdown post assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said post member is constructed of plastic.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-28 | 1990-11-27 | 1991-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |