Abstract: An anchoring device for anchoring a post into a ground surface made of granular material. The anchoring device is particularly well adapted to anchor a beach umbrella into the sand. The anchoring device has a sleeve section and an integrally extending insertion section. The sleeve section defines a post receiving channel adapted to receive the post. The insertion section has a conically tapering configuration. A pair of parallel insertion threads extends integrally from the outer surface of the insertion section and a portion of the sleeve section. The parallel threads facilitate the insertion into the sand and further stabilize the device. A locking sleeve extends integrally from the sleeve section adjacent its top end. The locking sleeve defines a threaded locking channel that emerges into the post receiving channel. A handle sleeve also extends integrally from the sleeve section. The handle sleeve is diametrically opposed to the locking sleeve.

Abstract: An anchorage device for use in sand or sandy soils. The device comprises a shank portion (2) and a spike portion (4) at a lower end of the shank portion. The spike portion (4) comprises a first and second pair of downwardly convergent plates (6,18), the second pair of plates (18) extending from a position above the upper ends of the first plates (6) to a position beneath the upper ends of the first plates to funnel sand into the zone between the interior surfaces of the first plates (6). The sand thereby trapped between the plates anchors the spike portion (4) within the ground. The device may be used for example for anchoring beach umbrellas, tents and fences in sand or sandy soil.

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 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 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: A four-sided hollow post provides a mount for four repeater housings of the type used by the cable industry and protectively houses the cable so that cable guards are not needed. The post has a removable back panel so that backfill material is positioned within the hollow interior of the post during the backfill procedure; this stabilizes the post so that it remains upright. The base of the post is also flared outwardly to accomplish the same objective. A unistrut bracket is positioned in each of the four side walls to enable facile mounting of brackets that support the repeater housings, and a knock out panel is formed in each side wall so that the cable stubs depending from a repeater housing may extend into the interior of the post through a cable exit port that is created when the knock out panel is removed.

Abstract: An anchoring device for use on the shaft of a beach umbrella or the like, including a conical member that tapers to a rounded point and around which is spirally wound a constant pitch asymmetric buttress-type thread whose upper surface is perpendicular to the long axis of the conical member.

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 metal stake having a pointed lower end is arranged for penetration into and upright support above the ground. At least one plate extends laterally from the stake to preclude turning thereof and also can enter a slot in a wooden post to enable removable post mounting on the stake. With slight addition of square collars a square tubular post can be similarly mounted.

Abstract: A portable golf club rest for temporarily supporting at least one golf club in a generally upright position is provided. The golf club rest, a freestanding, uncoupled club leaning support, is supported in a generally upright position by a ground penetrating segment when ground penetration is effected.

Abstract: A water actuated outdoor fan which includes a plurality of radiating blades for creating a current of air, and a water turbine for converting the kinetic energy of moving water to mechanical power to operate the plurality of radiating blades.

Abstract: A stake (10, 80) is provided which can be used for edging gardens and lawns or for the formation of forms for concrete foundations and slabs. The stake (10, 80) is moulded from a synthetic plastic material and comprises a leading end (12) which is tapered for penetrating the ground and a trailing end (14) which is provided with a beam-receiving formation (16) thereon for receiving a beam therein. The beam receiving formation comprises at least one pair of planar side members (18, 20) which are spaced from one another. A plurality of the stakes can be provided as a garden edging kit or a concrete formwork kit.

Abstract: A net game comprising of a pair of poles that are tightened across using a rope or cable in support of a net for net games. Said pole members are tubular in shape and are joined with ground anchor members that are of similar shape so as to slip-fit one over the other. Ground anchor members are rigidly placed partially within the earth for attachment and support of pole members. This standard is self-supporting and is suitable for a variety of net game sports.

Abstract: An outdoor service system is disclosed which is comprised of a segmented pole, a plurality of fixed split thrust bearing parts mounted on said pole, a split table mounted on a rotatable thrust bearing part which bears upon one of said fixed thrust bearing parts, a plurality of receptacles detachably secured to a rotatable thrust bearing part which is borne by one of said fixed thrust bearing parts, and a parasol mounted on a rotatable thrust bearing part which is borne by another one of said fixed thrust bearing parts. The disclosed outdoor service system further includes a pointed lowermost pole segment adapted to be driven into the ground and a plurality of wings pivotably mounted on said lowermost pole segment whereby to prevent its withdrawal from the ground. A foot plate is further provided to assist in the embedding of the lowermost pole segment in the ground, and to resist angular deflection of the pole when its lowermost segment is fully embedded in the ground.

Abstract: The novel collapsible signalling post is provided with a weakened section characterized by an helical groove carved on the periphery of a tubular member to mounted between an anchoring member and a rod member supporting a sign. The groove provides a weakened section adapted to split open along a portion thereof and upon bending caused by a lateral force exerted on the signalling post, the two end portions of the tubular member remain connected to each other by the unfolded spires formed between the helicoidal thread.

Abstract: A ground anchoring arrangement for attachment to, for example, the pole of a beach umbrella or the like consists of a hollow cylindrical member having a rod rotatably supported therein. A spiral screw is attached to one end of the rod, and the other end of the rod is grippingly (CANC) attachable to a handle rotator. Thus, when the handle rotator is rotated, the rod rotates, and the spiral screw rotates with it. The point of the screw is placed adjacent to the ground and rotated so that the screw digs itself into the earth to firmly fix the elongated cylinder in the ground.

Abstract: A mechanism for anchoring umbrellas that includes a tubular outer member and a helical assembly at the lower end that is driven into the ground through manually imparted rotation through the use of a gear box and handle or battery powered electric motor. Stabilizing members protrude into the ground by the action of a releasable spring. The spring acts on an inner shaft that is co-axially housed within an outer tubular member. The inner shaft is rigidly mounted at its lower end to a platform member from which the stabilizing members are pivotally mounted. The stabilizing members protrude outwardly and snuggly through angular openings preventing the sand or soil from entering.

Abstract: A ground anchor comprises a flat plate and a helical rod extending at a right angle from one surface of the plate. A retaining member for removably receiving a selected object is permanently attached to the plate second surface. The retaining member may be a receptacle for holding a fence post or the like, or the retaining member may be a ring for typing a rope thereto for holding down such items as tents and nursery stock.

Abstract: An anchoring device for supporting a post in a generally upright, vertical position. The anchoring device includes a base plate having a surface area substantially greater than the cross-sectional surface area of the post to be supported, and a plurality of ground-penetrating stabilizing pins spaced near the perimeter of the base plate.

Abstract: A sign member including a sign frmaework, including a lower and upper bridge member, wherein the lower bridge member includes an aperture directed therethrough. An anchor member is securable to the lower bridge member and includes a central shaft with a screw flight formed thereabout to direct the central shaft into a ground soil support position, with the upper terminal end of the central shaft including a framework and a framework including a plate mounted therewithin, wherein the plate includes a plate aperture cooperative with the lower bridge plate aperture to secure the anchor member to the side preventing tapering, removal, and loss of the sign member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for installing subterranean supports for structures such as poles, posts and the like, and an apparatus therefor, which will permit such structures to stand free of any stays or guy wires and their associated anchors. The system comprises a support and an instrument for the installation of the support. The support preferably includes an upper and a lower collar assembly, each comprising a collar and a plurality of ground engageable blades pivotally connected thereto. In general, the collar assemblies are lowered into a hole in the ground and the installation instrument is utilized to extend the blades of the collars in a generally radial direction, causing the blades to penetrate the walls of the hole and thus securing the support therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fence support including a generally vertically oriented main support post 31 in the form of a T shaped iron bar and a pair of braces 18. Each brace 18 includes an elongated bearing element 26 that is received in the bites of the T and a collar member 25 fits over the top of the main support post 31 and bearing elements 26 to hold them together. The braces 18 have at their bottom ends stake holders 16 and 17 which receive stakes 23 that are driven into the ground. An anchor 24 holds the main support post 31 in position.

Abstract: An illuminated sign comprises front and back sheets central portions of which are generally planar. The front sheet carries design elements thereon certain of which are intended to be highlighted. The back sheet has portals therein generally opposed to the areas to be highlighted and which are closed by flaps which may form a unitary part of the back sheet. The portals provide access to lamps contained within the sign. The sign is easily mounted from a ground surface and is economic to manufacture for use as a seasonal decoration.

Abstract: Apparatus for reliably anchoring a vertical shaft to various types of earth. The apparatus includes an anchor pin having a helically coiled portion at the lower end thereof designed to be screwed into the ground, and a shaft holder releasably attached to the anchor pin and having a shaft-receiving opening through which a shaft carrying a load to be anchored is adapted to be extended. The shaft-receiving opening is laterally offset from its attachments to the anchor pin such that the shaft may be extended fully through the opening and firmly inserted into the ground. The anchoring apparatus of the invention is designed for general use in anchoring vertical shafts carrying various types of loads including umbrellas, birdhouses, signs, flags and the like.

Abstract: A sign of fence post support includes an upper polygonal section from which depend a plurality of leg members. The upper section defines an inner socket within which a post bottom is placed and includes a plurality of inwardly directed tangs specifically formed to permit slicing into the material of a post bottom being urged into the socket, to provide a secure interlocking of a post to the support device. A pair of diametrically opposed leg members each comprises a pair of side plates of triangular configuration and disposed normal to one another such that during driving of the support into the ground, obstructions in the soil will urge the bottom tips of the leg member in an outward direction, further anchoring the assembly within the ground.

Abstract: Anchor device for use on the stake of a beach umbrella, including a main body having a semi-circular cross-section and a flight that extends helically around the main body and is fastened to it at two longitudinally-spaced position lines of contact therewith.

Abstract: A post-support for permanent installation at or below ground level includes a post-receiving collar affixed to fins. The fins have collar supporting shoulders against which a post may rest. A driver/cap/marker has a cap and a sleeve and the sleeve length is the same as the collar length so that when the driver/cap/marker is inserted into the collar the lower edge of the sleeve rests on the shoulders and the underside of the cap/marker rests on top of the collar. The driver/cap/marker serves firstly as a tool for inserting the support into the ground, secondly as a cover for an unused support, and thirdly as marking/locating means for an unused collar.

Abstract: A target holder comprising a pair of elongated stakes, each of which is fitted with a pivotally mounted spring jaw type target clamp. The stakes each have a tapered lower end and a tongue receiving slot for receiving a stepping bar. The pointed ends of the stakes are driven into the ground by stepping on the stepping bar.

Abstract: An apparatus providing securement and mounting of a mail box, arranged with a vertical post threadedly mounted to an upper plate, with the upper plate securing a single or a plurality of mail box members thereon. The lower end of the post is threadedly received with a socket, the socket integrally and orthogonally mounted to a lower support plate, with the lower support plate mounting a plurality of spike members projecting orthogonally downwardly from the lower support plate for securement within the ground.

Abstract: A mailbox support post assembly (13) comprising an elongated hollow member (15) consisting of two identical parts (20, 22), each part (20, 22) having a cross-section characterized by a bulged central portion (24, 26) and flanges (28, 30 and 32, 34) extending from each side of the bulged central portion (24, 26). A mailbox support portion (40, 42) extending outwardly and upwardly from the elongated hollow member (15) for receiving a mailbox. An anchor shaft (70) may be clamped between the bulged central portions (24, 26).

Abstract: A removable sign post is described comprising a metal lower post member which is driven into the ground with an upper post member being selectively vertically adjustably mounted thereon. The upper post member has a pair of locking lugs at its lower end which extend through a pair of openings formed in the lower post member and which are secured thereto by means of a locking bar. The upper post member includes at least a pair of vertically spaced projections extending therefrom which are adapted to pierce a sign member positioned thereon and to maintain the same thereon.

Abstract: An anchoring device for securing a post such as a beach umbrella into the ground comprising a hollow tubular member for vertically holding the post, a screw member at the lower end of the tubular member, a pair of laterally extending lever arms at the upper end of the tubular member for twisting the screw member and the tubular member and driving both into the ground.

Abstract: A receptacle device for removably receiving an supporting an external utilization device such as a rod or a fishing pole. The device includes an generally tubular receptacle body of electrically insulating material extending in a longitudinal direction having a receiving opening at one end thereof. The body includes a support opening the axis of which is parallel to and spaced apart from the axis of the receiving opening. A rigid longitudinally extending support shaft is received within the support opening which rigidly extends away from the receptacle body at the support opening for anchoring the receptacle device into and through an opening of an external surface such as the surface of the earth or the rod holder of a recreational boat.

Abstract: A two-piece portable weapon stand having a first piece universal support, and a second piece weapon housing. The universal support is designed to accommodate a plurality of weapon housings. The universal support also can be attached to horizontal supports or vertical supports and can also be pushed into the ground. The weapon housings hold the weapons firmly in one place and yet provide for easy withdrawal of the weapons from the housings when needed.

Abstract: An apparatus including a rigid shaft and terminating at a lower pointed end, with a mounting head integrally formed and aligned with an upper terminal end of the shaft. The mounting head includes a plurality of spaced parallel plates formed with apertures therethrough to receive fasteners to be directed within a post mounted within the head. The shaft includes a helical web integrally mounted to the shaft adjacent the lower terminal end, and optionally includes a second helical web mounted to the shaft spaced between the mounting head and the first helical web to direct soil upwardly of the shaft interiorly of a ground support surface.

Abstract: A device for added convenience in campfire cooking. The device comprises a telescoping post either to be driven into the ground by way of a self-contained sleeve hammer or to be held erect by a circular grille stand, a telescoping height adjustment made possible by use of a barrel washer, an adjustable grille arm to install at the upper end of the telescoping steel post, the adjustable grille arm to invert 180 degrees to provide for added adjustment of the grille plate over the fire, the grille plate to attach onto the grille arm in normal or inverted position, an anti-rotating clip to prevent unwanted spinning of the grille plate, grille arm slots in inner post so cut as to hold the grille arm horizontal, thumb screws in sleeve hammer to fasten to post for storage and to serve as hand guide when in use, thumb screws in vertical portion of grille stand to turn in and stop unwanted rotation of grille when in use.

Abstract: A device for retaining a beach towel or the like in place, especially on the sand of a beach. The device includes a receptacle having an open portion for receiving sand or the like therein. The sand applies a substantially downward force thereon, thereby weighing the device down and retaining it in place. A stem depending portion of the device extends downwardly from the receptacle and is received in the sand further retaining the device in place. A lid removably engages the receptacle over the open portion thereof with, preferably, a "snap-action", thereby retaining hte sand therein. Means is provided for removably securing the towel to the device, thereby retaining the towel in place. In one embodiment, this means is provided by the removable engagement between the lid and the receptacle, such that when a portion of the beach towel is disposed therebetween, this engagement concomitantly engages that portion of the towel retaining the towel in place.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder is provided and consists of a bracket attached to an elongated post having a pointed end adapted to be inserted into the ground near a body of water so that a portion of a fishing pole can be inserted and supported between the bracket and the post. A built-in flashlight is carried by the post for illuminating for night fishing. A mechanism carried on the post can visually indicate a hooked fish by flashing the flashlight when the fish pulls the fishing pole.

Abstract: A signpost support bracket includes a generally L-shaped ground bracket having a ground engaged horizontal leg and an upstanding leg adapted for detachable securement to the lower end of a signpost. An elongated ground spike is driven through a hole in the horizontal leg to rigidly secure the bracket and signpost relative to the ground. The ground spike hole is spaced sufficiently from the signpost and upstanding leg of the ground bracket to provide vertical clearance above the spike for driving the spike into the ground.

Abstract: A post anchor (A) is disclosed for anchoring a post (18) and the like in ground soil which comprises an elongated shank (10) having a boring end (14) and a bracket end (16). An auger (B) is carried at least near the boring end of the shank for boring a hole in the soil. A bracket (C) is carried near the bracket end of the shank for attaching the post to the shank. A compactor plate (D) is carried by the shank near the bracket end for compacting the soil between the compactor plate and the auger. A drive coupling (F) attaches to the bracket for connecting to a power drive for rotating the coupling and elongated shank. The drive coupling has a first position for connecting to the bracket for screwing the anchor into the ground and a second position for connecting it to the bracket for screwing the anchor out of the ground. A stabilizing cap (G) includes a footing plate (52) and a vertical stabilizing rim (56) which penetrates the soil to stabilize the anchor against lateral forces in 360 degrees of direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a peg with insert sleeve as well as a process for using the peg for fixing posts or sticks in the ground.

Abstract: A stake is drivable into the ground for holding a sign post. The stake has a clamp at its upper end so that the stake can be driven into the ground, then a conventional sign post can be clamped for support. The stake includes a flange, of rods, used to stabilize the stake and prevent rotation. The clamp may also include holes to received small flag poles as an additional attraction to the sign.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible cooking grill assembly for use at temporary camp sites has an elongated spud support which is driven into the ground by means of a driving tool having an impact head at its upper end. The impact head absorbs the force of the blows used to install the spud support in the ground. The driving tool is then removed and a grill support post is removably fit on the spud support. A removable grill may then be placed on the grill support post. The driving tool thus spares the spud support, grill support post and grill from any damage that may occur from hammer blows during installation. The height and lateral position of the grill may also be easily adjusted.

Abstract: A post support for securing a post in the ground in a generally vertical position, which post support comprises an elongated ground-engaging spike to be driven vertically into the ground and a post support hollow container which comprises a pair of fixed, right angle vertical wall sections which form a part of the hollow container and which have tapered hemmed edges and a pair of right angled wedge end caps which also have tapered hemmed edges, with the wedge end caps adapted to have their edges fit in an overlapping relationship with the hemmed edges of the fixed vertical wall section and to be driven downwardly on the installation of the post to force the fixed wall sections inwardly so as to wedge and engage the post within the hollow container section thereby providing the support and securing of a post in the post support.

Abstract: A post anchor (A) is disclosed for anchoring a post (18) and the like in ground soil which comprises an elongated shank (10) having a boring end (14) and a bracket end (16). An auger (B) is carried at least near the boring end of the shank for boring a hole in the soil. A bracket (C) is carried near the bracket end of the shank for attaching the post to the shank. A compactor plate (D) is carried by the shank near the bracket end for compacting the soil between the compactor plate and the auger. A drive coupling (F) attaches to the bracket for connecting to a power drive for rotating the coupling and elongated shank. The drive coupling has a first position for connecting to the bracket for screwing the anchor into the ground and a second position for connecting it to the bracket for screwing the anchor out of the ground.

Abstract: A marker supported in the ground allows a reel-type grass mower to cut grass around the marker without requiring the removal of the marker. The marker has a flexible elastomeric element coupled between a substantially rigid shaft and a substantially rigid stake and for urging the shaft into axial alignment with the stake and for allowing a reel-type grass mower to bend the rigid shaft over at the elastomeric element to a position with a sign member substantially flat with the ground.

Abstract: Plastic light standard includes a nonconductive plastic pipe with an end for receiving electrical conductors or electrical conduit and a cap secured to the upper portion of the pipe above ground. The cap includes an aperture in which an electrical element is secured and through which electrical conductors extend from the electrical element into the standard for connecting the conductors from underground with the conductors from the electrical element. Stabilizer plates are secured to the pipe in the ground for stabilizing the pipe to prevent the pipe from moving.

Abstract: A post and ground support is illustrated utilizing a helical member forming an auger for digging the ground support into the earth, and easily removing the ground support from the ground and reusing said support in another location. The ground support includes a ground engaging stabilizing member affording resistance to a force having a component at right angles to the post, and a breakaway connection is provided between the ground support member and the post, together with a connection for retaining the post in a position near the ground after separation therefrom. The breakaway connection positions the post upon the ground support above the ground and separates in response to a force coming from any direction about the post. A shear pin having longitudinally flat surfaces extending circumferentially thereabout prevents turning of the post with respect to the ground support and a groove extending about said flat surfaces assure uniformity of shearing from any direction in which the force is applied.

Abstract: A location marking device includes a hollow body adapted to function as a spike or stake for insertion into the ground, and a roll of a narrow strip of sheet material disposed within the hollow body and adapted to be withdrawn axially therefrom through one open end. Withdrawal of the coiled strip by grasping and pulling the inner end thereof forms a narrow, self-supporting conical spiral. The device provides a safe, convenient, economical and very functional means of marking the location of underground utility lines and the like.

Abstract: A holder for umbrellas having an elongated and straight handle that have cylindrical receiving assembly for receiving said umbrella handle. A helical assembly having an upper termination including a threaded portion for cooperatively mating with a threaded opening of the receiving assembly and a lower termination with a screw member that is driven in the ground by easily applying a torque through a stabilizing base member, having substantially a flat and round shape, that is removably sandwiched between the cylindrical receiving assembly and the helical assembly. The base member includes a central square opening sufficiently large to permit the upper threaded termination through and snuggly housing a nut.