Flanged base and breakaway system connector for road...

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2007-03-27

2007-03-27

Ramirez, Ramon O (Department: 3632)

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C052S098000, C248S519000

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11113259

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a flanged connector and base receptacle for receiving posts of the of the standard types used to support roadside signs. A female socket of the receptacle is provided with multiple cross sectional shapes and/or sizes to securely and removably receive one of two or more different shapes and/or sizes of standard support posts. The base is readily attachable to the end of a length of bare post using a simple mechanical attachment. The invention includes a system of providing a breakaway joint which is easily installed as a retrofit to existing solid posts with minimal modification of such a post the post. The invention also simplifies service of a post which has been damaged in use. It is particularly adaptable to use with breakaway sign post systems.

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patent: 4923319 (1990-05-01), Dent
patent: 5354031 (1994-10-01), Bilotti
patent: 5568909 (1996-10-01), Timko
patent: 5685517 (1997-11-01), Salibra
patent: 6868641 (2005-03-01), Conner et al.

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