Abstract: An improved charging stand for electric or hybrid vehicles is based upon a two-piece construction. Different top sections may be used, including a plain top with a rounded end or a decorative top which may include an optional ambient light fixture. A single fastener may be placed through the top section and into the pipe to hold the entire assembly together. An upright pipe has a cutout to receive a recharge controller with a recharge cable, the pipe further including a slot to receive the cable. A first plastic sleeve has a height below the cutout in the pipe corresponding the bottom of the slot. The recharge controller is accessible through the cutout with the cable protruding through the slot. A second plastic sleeve with a closed top and an open bottom mates with top of the first plastic sleeve with a cutout corresponding to the cutout in the pipe.

Abstract: A modular system includes a plurality of polymeric panels, each panel having a thickness, a length, and first and second opposing parallel side edges defining a width. The first side edge of each panel includes a lengthwise receptacle, while the second side edge of each panel including a lengthwise bead. The bead and receptacle are physically dimensioned such that the receptacle of one panel receives the bead of another panel in interlocking cooperation, thereby enabling multiple panels to be interconnected to surround a vertical member. In one embodiment, each elongated receptacle includes a lengthwise cylindrical cavity having an inner diameter accessed through a lengthwise slot having a width less than the diameter of the cavity. Each elongated bead is a lengthwise cylindrical bead having an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the cavity, such that the bead is received by the cavity. A different embodiment uses interlocking barbs.

Abstract: An improved charging stand for electric or hybrid vehicles is based upon a two-piece construction. Different top sections may be used, including a plain top with a rounded end or a decorative top which may include an optional ambient light fixture. A single fastener may be placed through the top section and into the pipe to hold the entire assembly together. An upright pipe has a cutout to receive a recharge controller with a recharge cable, the pipe further including a slot to receive the cable. A first plastic sleeve has a height below the cutout in the pipe corresponding the bottom of the slot. The recharge controller is accessible through the cutout with the cable protruding through the slot. A second plastic sleeve with a closed top and an open bottom mates with top of the first plastic sleeve with a cutout corresponding to the cutout in the pipe.

Abstract: A temporary barricade in the form of a retractable post system. In one configuration, the post is lowered into the ground, such that the top of the post is flush with the ground surface, leaving an unobtrusive configuration that one can walk over, drive over, and so forth. In another configuration, however, the post can be pulled up from the ground, and with a moderate rotational twisting motion, locked into vertical position, thereby providing a strong barrier to traffic and other situations.

Abstract: A modular system includes a plurality of polymeric panels, each panel having a thickness, a length, and first and second opposing parallel side edges defining a width. The first side edge of each panel includes a lengthwise receptacle, while the second side edge of each panel including a lengthwise bead. The bead and receptacle are physically dimensioned such that the receptacle of one panel receives the bead of another panel in interlocking cooperation, thereby enabling multiple panels to be interconnected to surround a vertical member. In one embodiment, each elongated receptacle includes a lengthwise cylindrical cavity having an inner diameter accessed through a lengthwise slot having a width less than the diameter of the cavity. Each elongated bead is a lengthwise cylindrical bead having an outer diameter corresponding to the inner diameter of the cavity, such that the bead is received by the cavity. A different embodiment uses interlocking barbs.

Abstract: Covers for U-channel or C-channel sign posts comprise an extruded hollow plastic form having a length, the form in cross-section including a generally flat front wall and opposing generally flat side walls. Each side wall converges toward the other at an angle from the front wall to a back section having a width less than the front wall, thereby forming a generally trapezoidal interior. Each side wall is bent toward the other to form overlapping portions that make up the back section. In the preferred embodiments, the front wall further includes a co-extruded reflective, fluorescent, phosphorescent or colored lengthwise strip of material to enhance visibility, and the back section further includes an engagement mechanism between the overlapping portions including one or more sets of engaging barbs.

Abstract: Non-illuminated and illuminated post-cover displays include a generally cylindrical body having and open lower end adapted for placement over a post extending upwardly from a ground surface. The upper end of the body includes an advertising holder comprising a transparent or translucent form having an open top and an inner surface to receive an insert bearing textual or graphical material visible through the transparent or translucent form when installed. A cap is provided to close off the open top of the transparent or translucent form. The cap may be removable, allowing the insert to be changed, or it may be permanently affixed to the transparent or translucent form. The body and transparent or translucent form may be fabricated as an integrally molded article or portions may be assembled. In the preferred embodiment, the transparent or translucent form is generally cylindrical and the insert is a flexible sheet. In the non-illuminated embodiment the insert may be opaque.

Abstract: Covers for U-channel or C-channel sign posts comprise an extruded hollow plastic form having a length, the form in cross-section including a generally flat front wall and opposing generally flat side walls. Each side wall converges toward the other at an angle from the front wall to a back section having a width less than the front wall, thereby forming a generally trapezoidal interior. Each side wall is bent toward the other to form overlapping portions that make up the back section. In the preferred embodiments, the front wall further includes a co-extruded reflective, fluorescent, phosphorescent or colored lengthwise strip of material to enhance visibility, and the back section further includes an engagement mechanism between the overlapping portions including one or more sets of engaging barbs.

Abstract: A temporary barricade in the form of a retractable post system. In one configuration, the post is lowered into the ground, such that the top of the post is flush with the ground surface, leaving an unobtrusive configuration that one can walk over, drive over, and so forth. In another configuration, however, the post can be pulled up from the ground, and with a moderate rotational twisting motion, locked into vertical position, thereby providing a strong barrier to traffic and other situations.