Fences – Rail – Connection
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-22
2010-12-14
Ferguson, Michael P (Department: 3679)
Fences
Rail
Connection
C256SDIG006, C248S156000, C052S169900
Reexamination Certificate
active
07850148
ABSTRACT:
A post assembly (20) for a hollow post. (12) includes an elongated support (14), preferably a standard pipe, at least one fixture (10), and, optionally, a mount (100). The fixture (10) includes a fitting (22) having a bore (28) for receiving the elongated support (14), and a web (24) that extends from the fitting (22) to support a plurality of friction plates (26) adapted to engage the inner walls of the hollow post (12). When employed, the mount (100) allows for adjustment of the vertical alignment of the elongated support (14). The elongated support (14) is attached to a bracket (102) which is positioned over a base (104) having a plurality of members (106) extending upward through holes in the bracket. Movement of adjustment members (112) positioned between the base (104) and bracket (102) allow for adjustment of the angle of the elongated support (14). A method of installation using the fixture and mounts of the invention is also provided.
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Amiri Nahid
Collins Limited, LLC
Ferguson Michael P
Lerner David Littenberg Krumholz & Mentlik LLP
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