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US 5,332,196 AGranted
Fence post end cap
OwnerRichard P. Wrightinventor
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Abstract
A fence post end cap is attached to the top of a hollow cylindrical fence post. The end cap has a plurality of different-sized bores which are capable of supporting lawn decorations or accessory items. The items that can be supported by the end cap include but are not limited to a flagpole, a birdhouse, a planter, or even a hook for a coiled garden hose.
Claims10
A fence post end cap for a hollow fence post, comprising:
- a bottom portion sized to be received in the fence post;
- means for securing said bottom portion to the fence post;
- a top portion integral with said bottom portion and adapted to extend above the fence post when said bottom portion is secured to the fence post;
- said end cap having a main bore extending through said top portion;
- at least one threaded bore through said end cap substantially orthogonal to and intersecting said main bore;
- and
- a set screw in each said threaded bore capable of extending into said main bore.
4 more elements
A fence post end cap for a hollow fence post, comprising:
- a bottom portion sized to be received in the fence post;
- means for securing said bottom portion to the fence post;
- a top portion integral with said bottom portion and adapted to extend above the fence post when said bottom portion is secured to the fence post and having a main bore;
- a rod having a threaded end extending through said main bore vertically above said top portion;
- means for attaching said rod to said end cap, said means including:
- at least one threaded bore through said end cap substantially orthogonal to and intersecting said main bore;
- a set screw in each said at least one threaded bore capable of extending into said main bore and additionally capable of contacting said rod;
- and
- a nut receivable on said threaded end.
6 more elements
A fence post end cap for a hollow fence post, comprising:
- a bottom portion sized to be received in the fence post;
- means for securing said bottom portion to the fence post;
- a top portion integral with said bottom portion and adapted to extend above the fence post when said bottom portion is secured to the fence post and having a main bore, wherein said top portion includes:
- an upper supporting surface that is substantially horizontal when said bottom portion is secured to the fence post;
- at least one side bore extending substantially horizontal when said bottom portion is secured to the fence post;
- at least one threaded bore into said top portion substantially orthogonal and intersecting said at least one side bore;
- and
- a set screw in each said threaded bore capable of extending into one of said at least one side bore;
- and
- a rod having a threaded end extending through said main bore vertically above said top portion;
- means for attaching said rod to said end cap;
- and
- a nut receivable on said threaded end.
10 more elements
A fence post end cap for a hollow fence post, comprising:
- a bottom portion sized to be received in the fence post;
- means for securing said bottom portion to the fence post;
- a top portion integral with said bottom portion and adapted to extend above the fence post when said bottom portion is secured to the fence post;
- said top portion including at least one side bore extending substantially horizontal when said bottom portion is secured to the fence post;
- at least one threaded bore into said top portion substantially orthogonal to and intersecting said at least one side bore;
- and
- a set screw in each said threaded bore capable of extending into one of said at least one side bore.
4 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.