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US 2026/0201726 A1Published application
Wood post protective cap
OwnerDavid Williams, Geoffrey Watson +1inventors
InventorsDavid Williams, Geoffrey Watson, James Brown
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Abstract
A wood fence post cover or cap is described, that is adapted for being readily installed over the tops of fence posts, even when the posts have an angle of chamfer, and even when such chamfer angles vary from post to post. The invention provides an added layer of environmental protection to outdoor wood fence posts, thereby extending their useable life.
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An apparatus, comprising:
- a. A plate, having a center portion adapted for substantially covering a top chamfered surface of a wood post;
- b. at least one wing portion extending from said center portion, such that the at least one wing portion is bendable about the center portion and said at least one wing portion is adapted to extend onto a vertical side surface of the post;
- and,
- c. at least one orifice located in said at least one wing portion, said orifice adapted for receiving a fastener to securely attach said apparatus to the post.
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A post cap system, comprising:
- a. A metal cap having a center portion and two wing portions extending from
- said center portion;
- b. A plurality of fastener orifices formed in said cap;
- c. A jig containing a receiving slot for accommodating the wing portions separately, to enable bending of the wing portions about the center portion prior to installing said cap on a post;
- d. Wherein said center portion is adapted to substantially cover a top surface of a post when installed on the post, and the wing portions are adapted to extend down opposing side surfaces of the post when installed, and at least one of said wing portions are adapted to be secured to said post by fasteners.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.