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 re-using 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 support 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.

Abstract: A ground-anchoring device for anchoring a pole in the ground, comprises a post formed with spiral threads at one end for threading into the ground; a socket at the opposite end for receiving an end of the pole to be anchored in the ground; and a pair of arms pivotally mounted at the opposite end of the post from a horizontal position facilitating the rotation of the post to thread it into the ground, or to a vertical position. The pair of arms include clamping elements movable to a releasing position with respect to the socket when the arms are in their horizontal positions, or to a clamping position when the arms are in their vertical positions to clamp the pole within the socket.

Abstract: A support device for fitting to the end of a tubular member, such as an umbrella pole. It includes a cone-shaped body having a base and a pointed tip. An external screw-thread extends spirally on the cone-shaped body. A cylindrical connection member extends from the base of the cone-shapoed body and is adapted to be fitted into an open end of a tubular member. Two substantially flat surfaces extend from the base to the tip and define an acute angle between them and interrupt the screw-thread formation into interrupted thread sections. At least one connection recess is provided in the cylindrical member for receiving an associated projecting part extending from a tubular member, such as a lower end of an umbrella pole, for locking engagement therewith.

Abstract: An anchor for holding an awning in position. The anchor includes at least one auger and one bracket. The auger is screwed into the ground leaving exposed an upper section which has an eye portion. The bracket is a U-shaped bracket which is adapted to fit over and attach to the eye portion of the auger. The bracket is adapted to accommodate viarous sizes of awning post.

Abstract: A base for securement of a beach umbrella includes a collar which is inserted over the staff of a beach umbrella and has four pivotable struts which open into a position in which they extend perpendicular to the staff of the umbrella. Two semicircular plates are received by the support struts and in use are covered with sand to provide a secure mounting for the ground inserted staff of the umbrella.

Abstract: A signage system capable of supporting and displaying at least one variably sized sign is provided comprising a flat base; a blade-shaped support adapter engaging the base; an elongate, vertically-projecting support stem provided with a fixed crossbar at the top of the stem to form a `T`; and an inverted, sliding crossbar also engaging the stem; both crossbars provided with sign clamping means so that signs of varying sizes may be displayed between the fixed and sliding crossbars. Provisions are also included for inserting the blade-shaped adapter into soil or the like for garden displays, and stem extensions to increase the height of the support stem.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjustable adapter system capable of supporting and maintaining a temporary electrical service above ground level at a building site prior to installation of permanent electrical services. The adjustable adapter system is employed in conjunction with respective vertical and bracing support members for maintaining and supporting the vertical member in a uniform, stable, substantially vertical position regardless of the contour of the underlying terrain. The subject system comprises a bracket support means which is easily connected to and adjustably movable along a vertical support member secured to the ground. The bracket support means is movable in an upward and downward substantially vertical direction to a desired position along the vertical support member for maintaining and supporting the vertical member in a uniform, stable, substantially vertical position regardless of the contour of the underlying terrain.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a base support for an antenna mounting post and a method of installing the same in the ground. In one preferred embodiment the base support comprises two clamping members which may be positioned and secured about the outside diameter of a post after the post has been inserted into the ground to the appropriate depth. Each of the clamping members includes a pair of angularly adjustable guides each adapted to receive and support a rod that is driven into the ground to provide stabilizing support for the post. The angularly adjustable guides allow the rods to be driven into the ground at a variety of angles and, in the event an obstruction such as a rock is encountered while driving the rod, the rod may be withdrawn, the angle of the guide altered, and the rod reinserted into the guide and driven into the ground once again.

Abstract: A surface engaging fishing pole holder formed of a surface engaging stake, the lower end of which includes an auger adapted to penetrate ice or the ground, a fishing pole support section forms a crank arm and includes an offset handle and a gripping sleeve whereby the holder may be screwed into ice or the ground surface by rotating the auger portion by means of the handle to secure the same and provide a stable holder for a fishing pole or the like.

Abstract: A pole assembly useful for hanging a lantern or other item by its handle comprises a base to provide an anchor for the pole assembly; a plurality of pole sections connectable end to end to form a pole; an arm associated with the uppermost of the pole sections and extending away from the pole; and a hook associated with the arm and structured so that the handle of the item must be sequentially moved in at least two different latitudinal positions in order to completely disengage the handle from the hook. The design of the pole assembly provides maximum compactness for storage and transportation.

Abstract: The fastener of the invention as described in the specification includes a first or inner sleeve of plastic material including a bore corresponding to the outer diameter of the elongate member. The body of the inner sleeve is relatively thin and includes a taper throughout its length. An outer sleeve is provided and includes an inner bore of a complimentary taper to the outer surface of the inner sleeve. The outer sleeve is positioned over and moved in a direction opposite to the apices of the tapered surfaces of the inner and outer sleeves so that the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve are respectively wedged into frictional engagement and location on the elongate member and the inner sleeve. In preferred embodiments, a variety of integrally formed engaging members may be provided on the outer sleeve member to provide for fence wire connection, foot pegs (for fencing purposes) or shelving brackets.

Abstract: A post support comprises an elongate ground engaging portion, preferably a cruciform cross section, capable of being driven vertically into the ground, and a post engaging portion attached to the ground engaging portion and in the form of a hollow box section for receiving one end of a post to be supported in a vertical position and with its axis substantially parallel to the axis of the ground engaging portion, wherein the hollow box section is formed with means, integral therewith, other than means for adjusting the size of the box section, for enabling an undersized post to be rigidly supported in the box section and/or for removing excess post material from an oversized post. Means for removing excess material from an oversized post may comprise a bevelled edge formed on the top surface of at least one wall of the box section to present a chisel edge to a post being driven into the box section.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved self-anchoring fence post characterized by an anchor member in the form of a rigid blade substantially bisected by a vertically-disposed groove for use in initially detachably clamping same to a driving tool for both burying it in the ground and simultaneously producing a posthole therebeneath. Following removal of the driving tool, this same groove is employed to permanently clamp the anchor member to a fence post passed down alongside thereof into the posthole. The invention also includes an apertured disc which is placed on the end of the driving tool and precedes same down into the ground so as to produce an oversize hole from which the tool can be removed as well as a permanent base upon which to rest the fence post. The invention further encompasses the method of installing the post by using the disc to drive an oversize posthole while simultaneously burying the anchor member.

Abstract: An adjustable support, e.g. for campfire cooking comprises a first member or rod (1) having an angled slot (2) at the upper end and a spiked opposite end for vertical mounting in the earth near a campfire (12); a second removable extension handle member (7) has a tapered slot (5) for insertion into the first member slot (2) and a protruding extension arm and hook (8) on which to hang swing-handled cooking containers, with a wooden handle (6) therebetween such that the said containers can be lowered or raised by adjusting slot (5) in slot (2) or turned to or from the fire by swiveling peg (1) in the ground, or lifted free of slot (2) for remotely carrying hot foodstuffs. Furthermore, said peg (1) has feet such that it can alternatively be leaned against and supported by rocks, enabling said slot (5) to be inserted and adjusted to raise or lower swing-handled containers relative to campfire (12); said second member is removable for the safety and convenience of campfire cooking.

Abstract: A signpost support sleeve comprises an upwardly open upright socket member having a horizontal footplate across the bottom, and a vertical spike on the underside of the footplate. A special unsetting tool is driven beneath the plate to apply a removing force directly to the sleeve. In the embodiment shown, the socket member has a square recess for a square post having a forwardly extending, cantilever cross arm to which an appropriate sign is fastened. The footplate is generally rectangular. It extends cantileverly forwardly and bears foot-like against the ground to keep the post from leaning forwardly under the weight of the cross arm and sign. The unsetting tool comprises an L-shaped lever having a tooth at one end engageable with one of three underside openings along the rear edge of the footplate. The openings on the underside of the footplate serve the dual function of providing drain openings for the socket member recess and providing a choice of seats for the tooth at the end of the unsetting tool.

Abstract: An earth anchor having an elongated pointed shaft, a stop member affixed to the shaft intermediate the ends, a weighted impactor having an internal opening and being slidably received on the shaft, the impactor being engageable with the stop member by reciprocal motion to drive the shaft into the earth, the shaft having a series of spaced openings in the upper portion thereof and an elongated handle member receivable in selected openings whereby the shaft may be rotated as it is driven into the earth, the handle member being useable for impact by upward movement of the impactor to extract the anchor from the earth, and to serve as a lock to arrest the movement of the impactor when being transported.

Abstract: A support unit comprises a ground base unit made of a sturdy pipe having annular washers. The holes in the washers are aligned and adapted to receive a support pipe which extends above the ground base unit for supporting an object such as a mailbox. The object is rotatably attached to the support pipe with elastic elements which return the object to a predetermined orientation after displacement. Also, if the support pipe is damaged, it is easily replaced.

Abstract: In the wall of a supporting leg, which is formed as a tube at least in its downwardly open lower portion, a hole (11) has been formed. A sloping plate (10) inside the leg forces dirt, snow, etc. through this hole after penetrating into said lower portion of the leg and counteracts the weakening of the strength caused by the hole. A support plate (4) displaceable along the leg is lockable by a locking means (6) in a position wherein the plate is at a distance from a lower end of the leg resting on a substantially horizontal surface or to a position wherein the plate is lower than or substantially in the same horizontal plane as the lower end of the leg and there is resting on the substantially horizontal surface. The lower edges of the leg suitably are provided with means (3) for increasing the grip with the ground.

Abstract: A folding bed mechanism, such as, for example, a convertible ottoman, has a plurality of pivotally connected bed sections, including a base section supported on rollers or the like. The bed sections are adapted to unfold into a straight line and to fold into a compact configuration. The improvement of the present invention comprises at least one anti-roll foot mounted in the base section for movement toward and away from the surface on which the base section is supported and a control mechanism responsive to the initiation of unfolding pivotal movement of one of the bed sections relative to the base section for urging the foot into contact with the support surface to resist rolling of the base frame during unfolding of the bed sections.

Abstract: A plastic bag holder formed with ground engaging feet that can be inserted into the ground with a foot rest and which has a vertically and size adjustable hoop over which the bag can be placed and pulled over so as to lock the bag to the device with a plurality of extensions. T-shaped members are moveable mounted on a cross bar for adjusting the size of the hoop.

Abstract: A sign post has a hollow post with a cross arm assembly inserted into the upper end of a post and a stake inserted into the lower end. Hooks and a slotted member are attached to the horizontal tube of the cross arm assembly. A first sign may be hung from the hooks while a second sign may be inserted into the slotted member. Stake includes expander elements for snugly fitting within post and a plate for preventing the sign post from turning in the wind.

Abstract: Sign mounting apparatus including a tubular post member is adapted to be mounted in a vertically oriented position. A horizontal member is attached to the post member and a mechanism is provided for removeably attaching the horizontal member to the tubular post member. Loops are on the horizontal member for attaching a sign to the horizontal member.

Abstract: A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening, a plurality of ground-engaging sections extending downwardly from the periphery of the body portion, a connector section extending outwardly from the said body portion, an opening in the connector section, a removable cap portion engageable with the post-receiving opening of the body portion, the said cap portion including an anvil section of a size larger than the opening of the body portion, a plurality of flange sections extending from the anvil section, the flange sections being of a length adjacent the anvil section to mate with the corresponding portion of the body portion with which it is engageable.

Abstract: A plant support made in two sections of wooden, plastic or metal material, so that the sections can be added to one another to increase the length of the support as the plant grows; AIR VENTILATION SLOTS for prevention of SWELLING, OXIDATION and CORROSION of the said MATERIALS in order that the hereby above Adjustable Plant Support is in fact a TRULY Adjustable Plant Support as claimed by me above and hereafter.