Brace for a post
AssigneeCindon Developments, Inc.
InventorDonato Tersigni
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Abstract
A method, system and brace for retaining a post having a pair of associated cooperatively engaging brackets defining opposing and aligning openings disposed midway along each bracket. A transverse retainer is associated with and insertable within midway the brackets for resting the post thereupon when the brackets embrace the post. The brace further defines opposing and aligning openings disposed within an upper portion of each bracket for receiving fasteners therethrough to retain the post within the brace.
Claims24
1-2. (canceled)
The system of claim 17 wherein the first fastener is any one of a screw and bolt.
4-7. (canceled)
The system in claim 17 wherein the brackets define any shape selected from the group comprising j-shaped, semi-square, tri-laterally sided, semi-rectangular, semi-circular, arcuate, semi-oval, and angled.
The system in claim 17 wherein the post is made from any material selected from the group comprising wood and composite fiber.
The system in claim 4 wherein the brackets are made from any material selected from the group comprising aluminum, galvanized metal, titanium, and plastic.
(canceled)
The system of claim 17 wherein the first fastener is configured to span the two brackets.
The system of claim 17 wherein the brackets are configured to contact each other prior to embracing the post.
The system of claim 17 wherein the two brackets comprises a first bracket and a second bracket, a lip of the first bracket overlaps a wall of the second bracket.
A system for bracing a post comprising;
- two opposing reciprocally mating brackets configured to encompass the post, the brackets defining a first end portion and second end portion, and a middle portion disposed between the first and second end portions;
- a first set of opposing and alignable openings disposed in the middle portion of the brackets;
- a second set of openings disposed near the second end portion of the bracket;
- wherein upon mating the brackets the first set of openings align and oppose each other to allow a first fastener to pass therethrough, and the second set of openings align and oppose each other to allow a second fastener to pass through at least one opening of the second set of openings;
- and
- the first fastener at the first set of openings configured to support the post to be positioned thereon within the ground and defining an air column extending from and beneath the first fastener to the first end portion of the mating brackets, the first fastener and the mating brackets first end portion both being beneath grade.
(canceled)
A system for bracing a post comprising;
- two opposing mating brackets configured to encompass the post between interior surfaces of the brackets, the brackets devoid of projections inhibiting the post from sliding along the interior surfaces, the brackets defining a first end portion and second end portion, and a middle portion disposed between the first and second end portions;
- a first set of opposing and alignable openings disposed in the middle portion of the brackets;
- and
- a second set of openings disposed near the second end portion of the bracket;
- whereby upon mating of the brackets the first set of openings align and oppose each other to allow a first fastener to pass therethrough such that the first fastener is contacted by a terminal end of the post to be positioned thereon and defining an air column extending from and beneath the first fastener to the first end portion of the mating brackets.
A method of erecting a post within ground comprising the steps of:
- providing two opposing reciprocally mating brackets configured to encompass the post, the brackets defining a first end portion and second end portion, and a middle portion disposed between the first and second end portions, a first set of opposing and alignable openings disposed in the middle portion of the brackets, a second set of openings disposed near the second end portion of the brackets;
- assembling the mating brackets with each other thereby aligning the first set of openings in the middle portion of the brackets;
- securing a first fastener within the first set of openings of the brackets;
- inserting the assembled brackets into a pre-bored hole in the ground so that the first end portion and first set of openings are below grade, and the second end portion and second set of openings are above grade;
- inserting a post within the brackets;
- and
- securing the brackets to the post by inserting a second fastener within at least one opening of the second set of openings;
- wherein the first fastener is configured to support the post to be positioned thereon within the ground and defining an air column extending from and beneath the first fastener to the first end portion of the mating brackets.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.