Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – With piercing or expanding earth anchor
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
With piercing or expanding earth anchor
C052S169900, C248S346010
Reexamination Certificate
active
06948283
ABSTRACT:
A post mounting system and method that includes individually adjustable angled gripping elements which contact the interior of a hollow post so as to hold the post firmly against a retaining wall of a base member surrounding the lower end of the post. One or more shim components having a surface area substantially the same as at least the surface area of the bottom of the base member is used to adjust the vertical angularity of a post secured to the base member. The shims may be circularly shaped with a slot extending to the center thereof for shim placement about a rod upon which the base member is mounted. There is a thicker portion of such a shim opposite the slot. Alternative embodiments include additional post reinforcing structures insertable into the interior of the hollow post to provide additional support for complying with building code requirements, such as second story dwelling uses, etc.
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Burkart Michael G.
Herion Jeffrey G.
Friedman Carl D.
Katcheves Basil
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
Stallion Fence Accessories
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