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US4242822A
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Removable sign post holding apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-31
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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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 retaining members disposed around the periphery of the body portion, the retaining members extending along the length of the body portion from a point adjacent the post-receiving opening thereof, a plurality of ground-engaging members associated with the retaining members and extending from adjacent the post-receiving opening of the body portion beyond the opposite end of the body portion a significant distance, each of the ground-engaging members having an enlarged portion adjacent the end thereof closest to the post-receiving opening.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:35
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F7/00; G09F7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening at the top thereof, a plurality of tubular retaining means disposed around the periphery of said body portion, said retaining means extending along the length of said body portion from a point adjacent said post-receiving opening thereof, a plurality of ground-engaging members removably and slidably engageable with said tubular retaining means and extending from adjacent said post-receiving opening of said body portion beyond the opposite end of said body portion a significant distance, whereby said body portion is secured to the ground by said members, each of said ground-engaging members having an enlarged portion adjacent the end thereof closest to said post-receiving opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening at the top thereof, a plurality of tubular retaining means disposed around the periphery of said body portion, said retaining means extending along the length of said body portion from a point adjacent said post-receiving opening thereof, a plurality of ground-engaging members removably and slidably engageable with said tubular retaining means and extending from adjacent said post-receiving opening of said body portion beyond the opposite end of said body portion a significant distance, whereby said body portion is secured to the ground by said members, each of said ground-engaging members having an enlarged portion adjacent the end thereof closest to said post-receiving opening.
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
19 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said body portion has a substantially square opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 2 wherein said retaining means extend along the junctures of said flat surfaces.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 4 wherein said retaining means are tubes extending along the junctures of said flat surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said ground-engaging members are disposed in said retaining means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A removable sign post holding apparatus according to claim 1 including eye portions disposed on said ground-engaging members adjacent the upper part thereof.
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) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |