Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Vertical structure with upper terminal bearing plate or cap
Reexamination Certificate
1998-08-06
2001-02-13
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Vertical structure with upper terminal bearing plate or cap
C052S028000, C052S503000, C052S606000, C052S745180, C052S747120, C052SDIG007, C256S019000, C362S152000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06185888
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is related to a post. More specifically, the present invention is related to a post made of pieces which are stackable on top of each other and removable to form a post in another location.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Posts are a common sight in a yard or field. The post many times serves both as an architecturally aesthetically pleasing fixture and a functional support for such items as a mailbox, gate, sign, fence or other similar feature. However, the problem with many posts are that they are not self standing and/or require cement or grout to hold the rock or stone in place to form the post. Besides taking time, skill and money to cement the rock or stone together, it causes the post to become a permanent fixture, only able to be removed by being destroyed.
The present invention provides for a post that can be easily and quickly properly constructed, as desired, and subsequently broken down and rebuilt again at another location without any damage to the post.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention pertains to a post. The post comprises a rigid support structure. The post comprises a plurality of pieces. Each piece has a hole extending through it so the piece can fit into the support structure and remain in place on the support structure. Each piece is stackable upon another piece.
The present invention pertains to a method for installing a post. The method comprises the steps of placing a rigid support structure on ground. Then there is the step of aligning a hole of a piece over the support structure. Next there is the step of moving the piece down onto the ground so the support structure extends through the hole and the support structure maintains the piece in place. Then there is the step of aligning a hole of another piece over the support structure. Next there is the step of moving the other piece down onto the piece so the support structure extends through the hole of the other piece and the support structure maintains the piece in place.
The present invention pertains to a method of forming a stone for a post. The method comprises the steps of forming a mold which defines a land in the mold's center. Then there is the step of placing liquid stone in the mold. Next there is the step of letting the liquid stone harden. Then there is the step of separating the stone from the mold so a hole exists through the stone due to the presence of the land in the mold.
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Friedman Carl D.
Schwartz Ansel M.
Wilkens Kevin D.
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