Apparatus for securing pole

A pole socket, comprising:

• a socket body comprising internal threading, comprising an open end and a closed end, wherein an inner wall of the socket body comprises an upper tapered section proximate to the open end of the socket body, and wherein the upper tapered section narrows in diameter towards the closed end of the socket body and is defined by an angled surface that extends continuously from an upper internal surface of the socket body to a lower internal surface of the socket body, and wherein the upper tapered section is angled with respect to the upper internal surface and the lower internal surface;
• an insert comprising external threading and a plurality of tabs, wherein the insert is configured to be screwed into the socket body through the engagement of the external threading with the internal threading, and wherein the plurality of tabs are configured to deflect inwards as the insert is screwed into the socket body;
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• a cap that is configured to cover an upper opening in the insert.

A pole socket, comprising:

• a socket body comprising internal threading and comprising an open end and a closed end, wherein an inner wall of the socket body comprises an upper tapered section proximate to the open end of the socket body, and wherein the upper tapered section narrows in diameter towards the closed end of the socket body and is defined by an angled surface that extends continuously from an upper internal surface of the socket body to a lower internal surface of the socket body, and wherein the upper tapered section is angled with respect to the upper internal surface and the lower internal surface;
• an insert comprising external threading and a plurality of tabs, wherein the insert is configured to be screwed into the socket body through the engagement of the external threading with the internal threading, and wherein the plurality of tabs are configured to deflect inwards as the insert is screwed into the socket body;
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• a cap, configured to be attached to the insert and remain attached to the insert in an open position, where the cap uncovers an upper opening of the insert, and in a closed position, where the cap covers the upper opening.