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US 7,028,991 B2Granted
Lockable protective cap for posts
OwnerRobert J. Eganinventor
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Abstract
A lockable protective cap for a post is disclosed. The protective cap comprises a sidewall having a first end and an open second end. The sidewall forms a post receiving opening for receiving a post through the open second end. The cap further comprises a cover at least partially closing the first end of the sidewall and a locking member extending from the sidewall for engaging an engageable surface of the post.
Claims19
A lockable protective cap for a post having a top end and an engageable surface, the cap comprising:
- a sidewall having a first end and an open second end, said sidewall forming a post-receiving opening;
- a cover at least partially closing said first end of said sidewall;
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- a locking member extending inwardly from said sidewall for engaging the engageable surface of the post, said locking member comprising a first end disposed at said sidewall, a second end disposed opposite said first end, a ramp surface disposed between said first end and said second end, and an engaging surface disposed at said second end for locking the engageable surface of the post within said post-receiving opening, said locking member being resiliently hinged at said sidewall.
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A lockable protective cap for a post having a top end and an engageable surface, the cap comprising:
- a sidewall having a first end and an open second end, said sidewall forming a post receiving opening;
- p1 a cover at least partially closing said first end of said sidewall;
- a locking member extending inwardly from said sidewall for engaging the engageable surface of the post;
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- a means for preventing said cap from rotating about the post.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.