Self-righting post and method for the assembly and use thereof

Details Self-righting post and method for the assembly and use thereof Self-righting post and method for the assembly and use thereof

2007-05-31

2010-12-14

Morris, Lesley (Department: 3611)

Card, picture, or sign exhibiting

Signs

Sign support

C248S160000, C248S417000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07849617

ABSTRACT:
A self-righting post assembly includes an elastomeric hinge tube and an elastomeric inner member is disposed in the hinge tube. In one embodiment, an extension post is disposed over the hinge tube. A sign panel can be secured to the extension post. In one embodiment, the inner member is free of any engagement with the hinge tube. In one embodiment, the hinge tube is secured to a base, preferably with a vertically oriented fastener. A method of assembling the post assembly is also provided.

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