Abstract: A golf training apparatus, comprising:an elongated tube having a first and second end, and a length sufficient to regulate a golfer's stance;a lower leg lateral restraint having a first and second end, said lower leg lateral restraint movably positioned within said first end of said elongated tube, said first end of said lower leg lateral restraint having a sharp point for facilitating the insertion of said lower leg lateral restraint into the ground;a lateral foot restraint having a first and second end, said lateral foot restraint movably positioned within said second end of said elongated tube, said first end of said lateral foot restraint having a sharp point for facilitating the insertion of said lateral foot restraint into the ground;a locking mechanism for locking said elongated tube, said lower leg lateral restraint, and said lateral foot restraint together; andwherein said elongated tube, said lower leg lateral restraint, and said lateral foot restraint can be disassembled into separate components fo

Abstract: A method for supporting a tombstone, including the steps of boring a hole into the ground which extends to the vault. A polystyrene column is placed into the hole so that it is supported by the top surface of the vault. A rigid platform is attached to the top of the post to provide a platform on which the tombstone is set. The apparatus according to the invention includes the polystyrene column and a rigid platform made from extruded polystyrene foam insulation. The platform is attached to the post by galvanized nails.

Abstract: A highly portable fence post support system has a base member presenting a support face configured for engaging the surface of the ground for supporting the base member on the ground in a support position, and an anchoring device configured for insertion into the ground. The base member includes support structure for removably receiving a post and for supporting the post in an upright orientation when the base member is in the support position. The base member further includes coupling structure for coupling the base member with the anchoring device for preventing the support face from disengaging the surface of the ground when the device is inserted into the ground. The coupling structure is spaced from the support structure.

Abstract: Modular light display apparatus for mounting a string of electric lights which has a plurality of light sockets and corresponding light bulbs connected at spaced intervals to electrically conducting wire. The light display apparatus comprises two or more pre-shaped modular light holders the ends of which are removably engageable with corresponding stationarily disposed objects to provide for mounting of the string of electric lights in a display of predetermined configuration. Each of the modular light holders comprises an elongated member of generally U-shaped cross-section to provide a channel in which the string of electric lights may be disposed. A plurality of uniformly spaced holders each one of which is engageable with one of the light sockets of said string of electric lights may be provided within the channel so that when viewed from at least one side of the modular light holder, the light sockets are hidden within the channel and the light bulbs project upwardly from the channel.

Abstract: A support assembly for growing tomato plants allows ready access to the plant during the various stages of growth by utilizing interchangeable parts including post sections having a tapered member (A) on a bottom end and a tapered socket (B) on the other end for joining the sections to form continuous posts having vertically spaced seating locations (C), and horizontal supports (D) having sockets (E) which fit securely onto post sections and spaced vertically to form modules that may be stacked in vertical relation and thereby added progressively to meet the needs engendered by growth of the plant and to permit ready access to the plant.

Abstract: A fishing pole handle support having an earth penetrating spike which is retractable within the housing of the device so that the device can be safely stowed and transported.

Abstract: A recreational equipment transportation apparatus including a tubular frame with a detachable handle pivotally mounted thereto. A pivotally-mounted first platform receives an ice chest. The top surface of the ice chest defines a second platform on which a recreational equipment compartment (REC) is received. Detachable straps maintain the REC against the frame. A center stake, slidingly received in the frame, and a handle stake, slidingly received in the handle are selectably penetrable in the surface maintaining the apparatus. The center stake prevents the wheels from rolling. The handle stake and the wheels define a stable tripod platform for the recreation site. The invention also provides for shelter including an umbrella, tent, blind and/or netting draped over the frame. The invention also may include batteries and/or solar cells for energizing lamps and/or outlets on the frame. The invention may be transported by any one of a number of locomotive means, e.g., a bicycle.

Abstract: A golf club stand apparatus includes a base assembly including a central portion and a peripheral portion which surrounds the central portion. A pair of decreasing-width stake members project downwardly from the peripheral portion of the base assembly. A riser assembly is connected to the central portion of the base assembly and projects upwardly from the base assembly. A resting arm assembly is connected to a top portion of the riser assembly. Each of the decreasing-width stake members includes a relatively wide base portion and a tapering body portion which ends in a sharp point. The riser assembly includes a tubing assembly which includes a first adaptor connected to the central portion of the base assembly. A straight tube member is connected to the first adaptor, and a second adaptor is connected to the straight tube member. The base assembly includes an externally threaded riser-connector portion. The first adaptor includes an internally threaded portion and an externally threaded portion.

Abstract: A support assembly for a roadside or traffic signpost includes a mounting socket cylinder (13) fixed in the ground for receiving a support post (12) therein. A resilient support means in the form of a pair of O-rings (16) is interposable between the post and the mounting cylinder. A reinforcing collar (15) prevents deformation of adjacent (1 to 11) portions of the mounting cylinder and the post.

Abstract: An archery bow stabilizer and prop generally having a locking adaptor that attaches to the bow. A transition elbow attaches to the locking adaptor. A stabilizer-prop extends downward from the transition elbow. The stabilizer-prop in the preferred embodiment is telescoping to provide height adjustment. The lower end of the stabilizer-prop is inserted into a reciever attached to a hunting surface. The transition elbow also allows a conventional stabilizer to be used in conjunction with the stabilizer-prop. The stabilizer screws into another threaded bore at the end of the transition elbow. There is fixed and a stationary type transition elbow. Both allow attachment of the stabilizer-prop in a downward vertical position to hold the bow in an upright position. Both allow a conventional stabilizer to be screwed into the end, holding the stabilizer in an extended position, which is conventional in nature.

Abstract: A bag opening support and expander assembly is provided having a flexible support body member capable of being bent and retained in an arcuate form by an adjustable, flexible tension and connector member or means. The bag opening support and expander assembly is operable to support and retain an open end section of a flexible refuse bag member facilitating inserting of refuse material. A variety of support means are provided including elements for receiving and supporting the bag opening support and expander assembly and interconnected open end section in a generally elevated horizontal condition while supporting the bag member in a downwardly depending condition.

Abstract: A shaft having insert portion disposed at a bottom end of the shaft and having rotatable handle assembly disposed at a top end of the shaft. An insert guard optionally spring mounted to protect and cover the end of insert portion when the club supporter is being stored in golf bag, or is otherwise not in operation. Rotatable handle assembly preferably includes a plastic cylindrically-shaped handle rotatably mounted to shaft on pivot member. Handle may be shaped to form a recess, clip, or receptacle, or a plurality of recesses, for receiving a portion of a golf club shaft allowing the golf club to be supported when the club supporter is operatively inserted in the ground.A towel cover is provided of water-resistant material adapted to form a shaped cover and includes a frame or rack for securing a towel within the cover. Mounting and closure equipment are optionally provided for attaching the cover to objects and for providing access to the region disposed within the cover, respectively.

Abstract: A resilient rod frame for a sign includes side elements for removably supporting a sign display sheet. The side elements extend to spaced lower elements that are received in a rigid keeper. The rigid keeper may be rotated to move the lower elements to an overlying position and thereby cause the side elements to move toward each other to facilitate the mounting and dismounting of the display sheet. The keeper may also be used as a step or pedal to drive spikes formed by terminal rod portions into the ground or other supporting foundation.

Abstract: A support foundation for a building structure includes a channel member at the upper end of a support post for receiving a joist. The support post is adjustable in length by a nut on a threaded rod which slides within a sleeve the lower end of which is welded to a base pad of the foundation. The sleeve is supported by inclined struts. The base is domed with a concave lower surface which maintains soil underneath the surface to inhibit tilting or sinking.

Abstract: The present invention includes a covering anchor device capable of anchoring various types of coverings, including beach towels and picnic blankets, to the ground. In accordance with the preferred embodiment, the covering anchor device includes a restraining portion which defines a V-shaped passageway extending through the restraining portion. The restraining portion includes a plurality of opposite protrusions which extend into the passageway to engage and exert restraining forces on a portion of a covering residing within the passageway. The opposite protrusions divide the passageway into a plurality of subpassages and form gaps between each pair of opposing protrusions. The width of subpassages and gaps decreases for each subpassage and gap located progressively nearer an end of the passageway, thereby increasing the restraining force exerted on a portion of the covering passing through such subpassages and gaps.

Abstract: A display sign formed into a single unit having an outer first flange that defines a display section integral to a step section. A display panel bisects the outer first flange forming a flange section extending along the periphery of each side of the display panel. The step section has a U-shaped flange depending from the display section and a rectangular flange spaced inwardly the outer flange, below the display section. A rider display panel is mountable on the display section and includes an outer rectangular flange and a display panel extending therewithin. A pair of clamps are attached to the bottom of the rider display and are adapted to fit the first flange of the display section.

Abstract: A support structure or ground sleeve for supporting a pole including a cap threadably engageable with an open end of a sleeve body. The ground sleeve includes a sleeve body adapted to be positioned in a ground surface for receiving and supporting a pole and includes at least one flange extending outwardly from the sleeve body for preventing the sleeve from rotating in the ground, a collet for engaging the pole, and an inwardly tapered closed end of the sleeve body for centering an end of the pole. An inwardly tapered race surface of the cap and a plurality of cirumferentially-spaced tabs of the sleeve body cooperate to define the collet. In addition, the ground sleeve is formed of a weather resistant non-corrosive material.

Abstract: A drink container supporting structure, primarily for outdoor use is provided in order to enable the user to support a drink container steadily, for insertion into the ground and for attaching, for instance, to the side arm of a chair. The structure of the drink holder includes basically plastic tubing forming an upper, spiraled liquid container holder, a mid-portion, also of plastic tubing, with a wire threaded therethrough and into a lower portion. The lower portion is also of plastic tubing, with a wire therethrough and the structure terminates at its lowermost end in a pointed configuration for insertion into the ground, to support the entire structure.

Abstract: A light stake for positioning a series of decorative bulbs in sockets along a wire connecting the sockets at predetermined positions above the ground. The light stake has a base having an elongated post extending perpendicularly therefrom and a locking mechanism on the base movable between an open position and a locked position. The locking mechanism or mechanisms cooperate with the base fixedly to position the wire connecting a series of decorative bulb sockets with respect to the base when the locking mechanism is in the locked position thereof and the wire is trapped against the base by the locking mechanism. The invention does not rely on a friction fit between the light socket and the base to keep the sockets properly oriented.

Abstract: A stand-off device for yieldingly supporting a tree to a tree support stake has an elongated body and an elastomeric cord which extends through the body and which has a tie end extending from the body's distal end so that can be tied to the trunk of a tree either directly, or by means of an intermediate tree tie. By attaching the stand-off device to a tree support stake, a tree can be held upright at the end of the device win a windless condition, yet being allowed to sway in the wind so that the growth and health of the tree will be stimulated.

Abstract: A sign support stake may be combined with a jack for extraction of the stake. The sign support stake may also provide a heater to melt frozen earth. The sign support can be provided with releasable attachment means to the support to avoid removal by vandals and may be provided with level indicating means to assist achieving vertical orientation for a driven stake.

Abstract: This invention provides a method and apparatus for conveniently organizing weapon articles, such as rifles, shotguns, pistols, bows, arrows, ammunition, ammunition holders, eye and ear protection, muzzle loading equipment, tools, and the like for use outdoors. The organizer comprises a tray member having a plurality of organizing areas for receiving one or more of the weapon articles. The tray member also comprises a plurality of notched areas and a slotted member having a slot for supporting, for example, rifles and a gun cleaner, respectively. The tray member is mounted on an I-shaped support which has a rung or engaging member towards a planting end thereof to facilitate forcing at least spike located on the planting end into the ground. The organizer enables a shooter or archer to organize and support weapon articles at any desired location a predetermined distance above the ground to make it convenient and easy for them to shoot.

Abstract: A golf accessory apparatus has a divot tool having a removable ball marker attached thereto along with a golf club shaft cradle. The accessory body has a pair of prongs on one end thereof with each prong having a wedged-shaped tip to form a divot tool. The other end of the accessory body has a golf club shaft cradle thereon formed with a pair of lobes forming an arcuate seat therebetween so that when the prongs are pushed into the earth, the golf club can have the shaft laid upon the cradle to keep it off the ground. The golf accessory body also has a ball marker support thereon including an edge opening and a front window in the body. The window allows for removing a ball marker of predetermined shape into the edge slot behind the window and to display the face of the ball marker through the window.

Abstract: A three-piece pet food water dish assembly is capable of withstanding spillage and inhibits the ability of crawling insects to access the food and water containers. The invention incorporates a feeder component with one or more container sections that is insertable into a holder component that itself is anchored to the ground. The holder component structure further incorporates an internal annular trench that, when filled with water, prevents access to the surrounded feeder component by crawling insects. The assembly allows for easy insertion and removal of the feeder component from the holder component in a manner that facilitates the addition or removal of food and water for the pet. The holder component structure allows for the ease of insertion and removal of the feeder component while still maintaining its isolation from the ground and crawling insects through means of the annular trench and still maintaining its stability through its nearly complete enclosure by the holder component.

Abstract: An anchor for supporting an umbrella post in a vertical position relative to a ground surface. The inventive device includes a cylindrical main body positionable into the ground surface and having a cylindrical bore for receiving the umbrella post. The cylindrical body includes a shovel formed at a lower end thereof, and a storage cup secured to an upper end for receiving and storing small articles or the like.

Abstract: A portable anchorage and fastener device for securing movable articles or structures to a land mass comprising a lightweight yet rigid plate having an entry face, a ground face, a fastener end and a plurality of picket holes, each of said holes being surrounded by a guide ring affixed to the entry face of the plate at an angle for directing tubular hollow pickets inserted therewithin angularly into the ground. The invention is further comprised of a safety breakage cord removably attached to the fastener end of the plate for securing the guyline in the event of breakage of the guyline at a looped end thereof, and a fastener hook also removably attached to the fastener end of the plate for guyline attachment thereto.

Abstract: A temporary sign pole installation is disclosed which includes a hollow passage in a vertical pipe having a pointed bottom end. Vertical slots in the side of the hollow passage permit a handle to pass through the slots and into and/or through a pounder weight which can be moved up and down in the hollow core of the pipe. For the installation the pounder weight is moved by the handle emphatically downwards hitting the end of the vertical slot to pound the pipe into the ground. For removal of the pipe, the pounder handle constrained by the limits of the vertical slot is moved emphatically upward and drives the vertical pipe out of the ground. Various horizontal attachment pieces can be attached to the top of the vertical pipe to support an advertising sign or the like.

Abstract: A line guide bracket for adjustably coupling a holder to a ground stake is disclosed wherein the bracket is formed from flat metal sheet stock into a tubular structure and includes apertures having centering notches for accommodating ground stakes and holder arms of different diameters.

Abstract: A device for use in erecting a post. The device comprises a tubular body intended for installation in the ground, e.g. in concrete within a hole, and a deformable collar for tightly retaining a post adapted to interengage with the tubular body in tight engagement. The collar is slightly deformed so as to receive the post and retain it in place. However, with appropriate equipment the post can be readily removed and replaced, for example, if accidentally damaged.

Abstract: A support for an outdoor sign has an upright where an upper and lower extent are swingably connected to move between an erect position for use and a collapsed position for storage. A cross-bar is pivotally connected to the upright for movement between a perpendicular relation to the upright, for use, and a collapsed position for storage.

Abstract: An anchoring device having an auger disposed circumferentially around the device and a spiral-shaped member mounted to a distal end of the device to facilitate insertion of the device into sand or loose dirt. The auger preferably includes a radially outward edge which is upwardly curved to give the auger a generally scoop-shaped configuration. This scoop-shaped configuration is capable of entering the ground and retaining earthen materials and thereby provides a significant anchoring effect. The anchoring device is either attachable to the bottom end of a device to be anchored, such as an umbrella post, or is integrally formed therewith.

Abstract: A feeder for supporting birdseed and permitting rain water to filter through the birdseed. The inventive device includes a support assembly for piercing and engaging a ground surface. A filtering assembly is coupled to an upper distal end of the support assembly and is operable to receive and support birdseed for consumption by a bird. The filtering assembly includes a mesh support screen which permits draining of rain water from the seed.

Abstract: An aluminum tube has a rubber grip on one end and a golf club support made of thermoplastic ABS material at the other end. The support has an annular array of cup shaped receptacles for receiving the grip end of a golf club, one of the receptacles being larger than the others to receive a putter. The support has a depending central member with a through bore having an internal shoulder against which the tube abuts. The bore has a threaded end for receiving a spike for insertion into earth during a golf game. The support has a second threaded hole for securing the spike when not in use. A counterweight, i.e., a bolt with a head, is wedged within the tube and support with the bolt head abutting the shoulder to balance the caddy. A handle is secured to the tube at the approximate center of gravity of the caddy when the clubs are attached for carrying the caddy in a balanced mode horizontally. An array of ball clips are attached to the tube axially aligned with the handle for securing golf balls to the tube.

Abstract: A support for a tree or shrub includes a vertical post with a supporting frame welded to the post. The frame includes horizontal sides which have downwardly depending stakes fixed to them. The support may be placed near a tree or shrub so that the sides of the frame surround the tree or shrub. The stakes and post are driven into the ground to a point where the frame abuts the ground. Loops on the post are available to connect supporting cords or wires from the tree trunk or bush stem.

Abstract: A beverage container holder comprising alternate supports to protect a beverage from contaminates by securing the same in convenient locations and preventing accidental spills. The holder includes a longitudinally extending spine which provides the body of the holder and which contains, at an upper end, connector means and, at an opposite end, at least one stake means. The a connector means comprises a connector through which a tether is threaded to secure the holder on various supports such as lounge chairs, umbrella stands, or the like. Alternatively, an inverted U-shaped clip may be provided to secure the holder to the inside of a car door. The stake comprises prongs to be inserted into ground surfaces such as turf or sand to support the holder upon the ground. The spine also includes rings which surround and secure the beverage within the holder. Both the rings and the stakes may be compacted to provide a collapsible beverage container holder which is easily stored and transported.

Abstract: A portable, self-stabilizing folding seat support for use on ground conditions of various consistencies comprising a rigid main shaft, a plurality of pivoting stabilizer feet and stabilizer feet brackets attached to the base of the main shaft, and an adjustable stabilizer shaft which can be extended beyond the base of the main shaft and pivoting stabilizer feet to various positions. A removable stabilizer shaft cross bolt is used to fix the adjustable stabilizer shaft in various degrees of extension in relation to the main shaft and stabilizer feet, and a retention leash flexibly attaches the stabilizer shaft cross bolt to the main shaft and prevents its loss. The seat support may be used to provide a self-stabilizing seating platform on soft unstable ground conditions by vertically thrusting the extended stabilizer shaft into the soft ground or mud so that the extended stabilizer feet engage the soft surface.

Abstract: A general purpose sand anchor, including: a paddle shaped anchor base, curved like the face of a spade shovel, for use as a hand-held shovel for digging the hole into which it will be placed; a line, with one end joined to the anchor base at the center of its wider part and the other end joined to the anchor base at the end of its narrower part; a hook, which attaches to an object to be secured, joined to the line at a point above its connection to the center of the wider part of the anchor base; and a handle, which is used to remove the anchor base from the sand, joined to the line at a point above its connection to the end of the narrower part of the anchor base.

Abstract: An emergency warning flag system adapted to mark areas for use solely by emergency vehicles including a vertically extending, elongated flag pole having an upper end and a lower end; a flexible flag secured with respect to the upper end of the flag pole; a horizontal aperture extending diametrically through the lower end of the flag pole; a base unit formed generally in the shape of an inverted truncated cone with a vertical slot extending through the upper extent of the cone; attachment means extending downwardly from the base member for securement to the ground; a pin extending horizontally through the hole in the lower end of the flag pole and secured at its ends into the base at a central extent of its vertical slot; and a spring adapted to secure the flag pole in a vertical orientation during normal operation and use of warning motorists not to park thereadjacent, the flag being pivotable about the pin to a generally horizontal orientation when hit by a vehicle moving in contact with the pole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fence support including a generally vertically oriented main support post in the form of a T shaped iron bar and a single brace. The brace includes an elongated bearing element that is received in the bite of the T and a collar member fits over the top of the main support post and bearing elements to hold them together. The brace has at its bottom end a stake holder which receive a stakes that are driven into the ground. Two different gate adapters are shown for mounting in a hinge like manner a gate to a T-post or the like.

Abstract: A golf club holder and turf repair tool includes a main body having an upper portion, an intermediate portion extending from the upper portion at substantially a right angle thereto, and a lower portion extending from the intermediate portion at substantially a right angle thereto and arranged generally parallel to the upper portion. A pair of clamps are attached to the main body upper portion for receiving and holding a grip on a golf club. Each clamp has a pair of resilient arms that are deflected when the golf club grip is inserted in the clamp. The main body lower portion includes a pair of prongs which may be used in repairing ball marks and impressions on putting greens. The prongs are arranged side by side below the clamps for penetrating the ground so that the golf club is supported in a generally vertical orientation relative to the ground with the head elevated above the grip.

Abstract: An improved double pronged golf bag support assembly has a two pronged ground engaging element slidably disposed within an elongated tubular housing for movement from a retracted position to an extended position with the pointed end of each prong extending beyond the lower end of the housing to engage the ground at two laterally separated points. The double pronged ground engaging element consists of a single metal rod bent at its approximate mid-point with its pointed ends extending parallel to one another downwardly within a tubular housing having an oval cross section. An exterior foot pedal element affixed between the prongs above the pointed ends extends outwardly through an elongated longitudinal slot in the tubular housing body so that the double pronged spike can be driven downwardly by foot pressure on the pedal against the upward force of an expandable spring having its lower end attached to the top of the spike and its upper end affixed within the upper end of the tubular housing.

Abstract: A tree stabilizer device for supporting young trees, shrubs, etc. The device includes a post adapted to have one end thereof inserted into the ground so as to extend upwardly substantially vertically therefrom; and an elongated support member having a first adjustable securing mechanism for securing the member to the post, and a second mechanism for securing the member to a tree. The first securing mechanism includes a slot defined through the member and shaped substantially to match a cross-section of the post, for insertion of the post therethrough. The second securing mechanism includes a substantially wedge-shaped section and a wedge for adjustable insertion therein so as to secure a portion of the tree between the wedge and the wedge-shaped section.

Abstract: A portable umbrella table is easily assembled and is affixed to the ground by a central hollow stake. The umbrella includes a shaft which is joined to a post which slides through the hollow stake into the ground to provide additional security and stability to table during wind gusts. Adjustable straps are provided on the bottom surface of the table top to laterally contain the umbrella against the table top for transportation and storage and a table top handle allows one person to easily transport the umbrella table before and after use.

Abstract: A golf club rack includes an elongate rod, an extensible rod extensibly provided in a lower end portion of the elongate rod to be pulled out thereof to insert in the ground to secure the club rack on the ground for use, a support base having a plurality of club holes for the tops of golf clubs to fit therein, a locating disc fixed firmly on the upper portion of the elongate rod and having club holes and a notch formed by a long and a short projection extending outward from each club hole for the lower slender portion of a club to slide therein for holding golf clubs, and a bent section provided in the elongate rod for a ball holder to by fixed beside the section for keeping balls therein, and a carrying band fixed on the elongate rod for carrying this rack on a shoulder.

Abstract: An elongated support including a first rod having a first threaded end and a second threaded end, a second rod having a first distal end, a second threaded end and a washer member coupled to the second rod at the second end, the first distal end forming an S-shape for releasably supporting a lantern, a nut member having threads on an external surface thereof, a lug member threadibly engaging the second end of the second rod adjacent to the washer member, and a cup member rotatably positioned intermediate the lug member and said disk for threadily engaging the bolt member.

Abstract: A combination container and holder (1) for a golf putter (5) and other clubs having a tube (19) with an open top (3) and closed bottom (12), a spike (2) for inserting the holder (1) into the ground (20) during play and a hook (4) extending from the tube (19) for retaining a wedge club (6) leaned against it during play. This holder helps to eliminate getting clubs and grips wet and dirty and bending to pick up clubs during play. It also protects and preserves golf club putters when out of the bag during play and even in the bag during storage and transportation. Optional holes (13) are provided in the tube bottom (16) to allow rain, moisture and dirt to drain from the tube (19). Optional supports may be added to the bottom floor (12) of the tube (19) to hold the putter above the floor of the tube (19) and keep it from touching any moisture or dirt on the bottom thereof.

Abstract: A beach blanket retaining device which includes a base spike member which is pointed to allow it to be driven into the ground and which has an upper platform end on which a clamp member for engaging blankets is superimposed. The clamp member is the upper terminal and preferably has a rounded top surface so as to allow it to be used without creating a substantial obstacle to foot traffic.

Abstract: A parking lot traffic control and fee collection system is disclosed for use in stadium type parking lots. A vehicle counter installed in a portable traffic pylon is provided at the entry point for each entrance lane of the parking lot for marking the station of the parking attendant. The vehicle counter is installed in a tamper-proof arrangement and the cumulative count of vehicles is presented on a display device which is viewable without opening the enclosure provided by the pylon. A parking supervisor may read the cumulative count at any time and pick-up the receipts from the parking attendant during or at the completion of the parking process. The amount of the receipts collected is compared with the reading on the display device and discrepancies are noted by the supervisor. The vehicle counter is provided with a tamper-proof reset switch.

Abstract: A post (10) for displaying a sign comprising an elongate support member (12) having a ground penetrating means (14) at one end and a first abutment member (25) adjacent to the ground penetrating means (14). A driving member (28) in the form of a weighted sleeve is mounted on the elongate support member (12) and the driving member may be driven against the first abutment member (25) to drive the elongate support member into the ground. A sign may be hung from a first sign support (32) preferably located on the other end of the elongate support member. A second sign support (35) is provided on the driving member (28). The second sign support (35) may be hooked through a lower portion of the sign in order to provide ballast for the sign.

Abstract: An improved meter mounting pedestal for use in providing underground utility service, particularly electric service to a building construction site after a foundation has been constructed but before the building has been erected. The pedestal comprises a vertical post of planar configuration having a rolled side edge along one side and a flange along a portion of the side opposite the rolled side edge. A flat steel upper plate having a rolled side edge is secured near the upper end of the post with the rolled side edge of the plate being adjacent to and in an overlapping relationship with a rolled side edge of the post. A second plate is secured to the post near the lower end thereof and is mounted to the outside face of the building foundation. A foundation anchor strap is adjustably secured to the post between ends thereof are in mounted to an appropriate surface of the building foundation or floor joist.