Steel supported polymeric fence post
OwnerTimothy W. Brechoninventor
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Abstract
A solid polymeric fence post having a cross-shaped axial opening therein that readily and easily receives a T-shaped or Y-shaped metal fence post. The fence post provides an aesthetic and pleasing appearance while simultaneously facilitating ease of installation and permitting the use of wood, polymeric, or metal rails, offering more aesthetic options. The fence post also provides greater flexibility in attaching electrical deterrents in a more secure and pleasing manner than with traditional metal fence posts.
Claims12
In a fence comprising a plurality of laterally spaced fence posts with lateral fencing extending therebetween, an improved fence post comprising:
- a metal interior support member having at least two elongated, non-parallel flanges thereon that extend along the support member, the support member having a lower end that can be pounded into a ground surface such that an upper portion of the support member is held in an upright position above the ground surface;
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- an elongated exterior post member formed of solid synthetic resin material, the exterior post member having a slotted opening in the interior thereof extending upwardly from a lower end of the exterior post member, the slotted opening fitting snugly over the flanges of the interior support member so as to restrain linear and rotational movement therebetween, the exterior post member having an enlarged cross section relative to the support member and being shaped to have the general exterior appearance of a conventional fence post formed of wood or synthetic resin, the exterior post member being formed so as to extend downwardly over the interior support member to an end position wherein the lower end of the exterior post member is adjacent to the ground surface when the exterior post member is installed on the interior support member.
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