US4235034A
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Removable sign post holding apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-31
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Granted: 1980-11-25
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Expires: 1999-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening, a plurality of ground-engaging sections extending downwardly from the periphery of the body portion, a connector section extending outwardly from the said body portion, an opening in the connector section, a removable cap portion engageable with the post-receiving opening of the body portion, the said cap portion including an anvil section of a size larger than the opening of the body portion, a plurality of flange sections extending from the anvil section, the flange sections being of a length adjacent the anvil section to mate with the corresponding portion of the body portion with which it is engageable.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:46
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/22; E04H12/2207; E04H12/2215; G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening, a plurality of ground-engaging sections extending downwardly from the periphery of said body portion, a connector section extending outwardly from said body portion, an opening in said connector section, a removable cap portion engageable with the post-receiving opening of said body portion, said cap portion including an anvil section of a size larger than the opening of said body portion, a plurality of flange sections extending from said anvil section, said flange sections being of a length adjacent said anvil section less than the corresponding portion of said body portion and are engageable with a surface of said corresponding portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening, a plurality of ground-engaging sections extending downwardly from the periphery of said body portion, a connector section extending outwardly from said body portion, an opening in said connector section, a removable cap portion engageable with the post-receiving opening of said body portion, said cap portion including an anvil section of a size larger than the opening of said body portion, a plurality of flange sections extending from said anvil section, said flange sections being of a length adjacent said anvil section less than the corresponding portion of said body portion and are engageable with a surface of said corresponding portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said body portion has a number of flat surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said body portion has a substantially square post-receiving opening
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said ground-engaging sections of said apparatus are tapered and extend along the junctures of said flat surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said tapered ground-engaging section are integral with said body portion as a unitary structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said connector section extends outwardly from said body portion at a point thereon adjacent the juncture of said body portion with said ground-engaging sections.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said connector section is an eye member affixed to said body portion and extending substantially perpendicular therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said connector section is a section of said body portion bent to extend outwardly therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said connector section is a bar member extending through openings in opposite sides of said body portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said anvil section of said cap portion is of the same configuration as the opening of said body portion but larger.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said flange sections of said cap portion are engageable with the interior surface of said corresponding portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
36 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 1 including a plurality of openings in said body portion intermediate the ends thereof, said openings providing passages between the interior and exterior of said body portion.
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) | 1983-11-25 | 1984-05-26 | 1984-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-25 | 1988-05-26 | 1988-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-25 | 1992-05-26 | 1992-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |