# US 2019/0376308 A1 · Brace for a post > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0376308 A1 - Document ID: US20190376308A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/033,388 - Filed: 2018-07-12 - Published: 2019-12-12 - Earliest claimed: 2018-06-11 - Assignees: Cindon Developments, Inc. - Applicants: Cindon Developments, Inc. - Inventors: Donato Tersigni - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190376308A1 ## CPC - E04H 12/2292: {Holders used for protection, repair or reinforcement of the post or pole (E04H12/2276 takes precedence)} - E04H: BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL (foundations E02D) ## 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. ## Claims ### Claim at position 1 1-2. (canceled) ### Claim 3 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17 wherein the first fastener is any one of a screw and bolt. ### Claim at position 3 4-7. (canceled) ### Claim 8 (depends on 17) 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. ### Claim 9 (depends on 17) The system in claim 17 wherein the post is made from any material selected from the group comprising wood and composite fiber. ### Claim 10 (depends on 4) The system in claim 4 wherein the brackets are made from any material selected from the group comprising aluminum, galvanized metal, titanium, and plastic. ### Claim 11 (canceled) ### Claim 12 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17 wherein the first fastener is configured to span the two brackets. ### Claim 13 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17 wherein the brackets are configured to contact each other prior to embracing the post. ### Claim 14 (depends on 17) 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. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14 where a lip of the second bracket overlaps a wall of the first bracket. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15 wherein the wall of the first bracket has a width substantially longer than a width of the lip of the second bracket. ### Claim 17 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. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17 further comprising a second fastener at the at least one opening of the second set of openings fastening into and retaining a post, a bottom of the post positioned upon the first fastener, and all of the second set of openings, the second fastener, and the mating brackets second end portion being above grade. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17 where the brackets contact each other about the post. ### Claim 20 (canceled) ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17 where the first fastener is configured such that a terminal end of the post to be inserted between the brackets contacts the first fastener. ### Claim 22 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. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The system of claim 22 further comprising a first fastener passing through the first set of openings and a post positioned between the interior surfaces of the brackets, a terminal end of the post contacting the first fastener, the first fastener defining an air column extending from and beneath the first fastener to the first end portion of the mating brackets. ### Claim 24 (depends on 22) The system of claim 22 further comprising a first fastener passing through the first set of openings, the brackets configured to be partially inserted below grade such that the first fastener is positioned below grade while a post having a terminal end in contact with the first fastener projects upward and above grade. ### Claim 25 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. ### Claim 26 (depends on 25) The method of claim 25 comprising the additional step of securing the brackets within the hole by pouring cement between the ground and the brackets within the hole prior to the step of inserting the post within the brackets. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The method of claim 26 wherein the step of pouring cement is performed after inserting the post within the brackets. ### Claim 28 (depends on 25) The method of claim 25 wherein the post is slidable upward from the brackets upon removal of the second fastener.