Post assembly and method

Details Post assembly and method Post assembly and method

1978-02-03

1979-07-17

Faw, Jr., Price C.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Vertical structure with upper terminal bearing plate or cap

Shaft

523098, 52514, 52743, E04H 1200

Patent

active

041610903

ABSTRACT:
A post assembly and method of capping a post, especially useful for pilings, e.g., as used for docks and the like. A covering over a post end is comprised of a semi-rigid, energy-absorptive, predominantly closed-cell body of foamed synthetic resin with a smooth continuous covering adhered thereto. In a preferred embodiment the covering is a thermoformed cap of predetermined size and shape, cushioned and adhered to the post by the foamed resin, and resistant to abrasion, impact, and ultraviolet deterioration. The foamed resin fills and seals all voids in the end of the post to prevent moisture from entering and deteriorating the post, and cushions and supports the cap to inhibit cracking or puncturing of the cap from impacts in use. The shape of the cap may be selected to provide a convex contour, as for pilings in coastal areas to prevent roosting of birds, and may bear indicia or be of various colors.

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patent: 3250050 (1966-05-01), Finger et al.
patent: 3295332 (1967-01-01), Dougherty
patent: 3319328 (1967-05-01), Finger et al.
patent: 3377808 (1968-04-01), Dougherty

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