US4646489A
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Plastic fence post bottom repair device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-02-07
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Granted: 1987-03-03
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Expires: 2006-02-07
Abstract
Abstract This fence post bottom repair device is designed to save old fence posts and also be employed on a new fence post when installed, so as to prevent its rotting in the soil. Primarily, it consists of a hollow square configurated body having a pair of leg portions at the top that are fastened to the sides of the bottom portion of a fence post by suitable fasteners, and a spacer plate is also provided to insures a tight fit of the body to the post when necessary.
Inventors
- 👤 Duane D. Feller
- 👤 Richard P. Shaug
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:23
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H12/00; E04H12/22; E04H12/2253; E04H12/2292; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S256/00; Y10S256/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A fence post bottom repair device, comprising, a main body, a pair of legs defined in the upper end of said main body by a transverse cut-out opening through said main body, and said pair of legs are fastened to a bottom portion of a fence post by suitable fasteners, and a triangular opening is provided in bottom ends of sides of said main body below said post, and define teeth, and each triangular opening receives concrete poured into said main body, that hardens in a post hole and firmly anchors said main body and said post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fence post bottom repair device, comprising, a main body, a pair of legs defined in the upper end of said main body by a transverse cut-out opening through said main body, and said pair of legs are fastened to a bottom portion of a fence post by suitable fasteners, and a triangular opening is provided in bottom ends of sides of said main body below said post, and define teeth, and each triangular opening receives concrete poured into said main body, that hardens in a post hole and firmly anchors said main body and said post.
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) | 1990-03-02 | 1990-09-01 | 1991-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-03-02 | 1994-09-01 | 1995-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-03-02 | 1998-09-01 | 1999-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |