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: A universal mounting stake assembly for installing one or more electrical junction boxes, terminal boxes, or Subscriber Network Interfaces (SNI's). The assembly comprises a specially configured ground engaging stake, an appropriately configured receiving plate adapted to be coupled to the stake, and an optional driving cap. The stake includes a plurality of regularly spaced apart plate receptive notches, a service wire receptive channel longitudinally coextensive with its length, and a plurality of regularly spaced apart stud receptive fastener orifices for locating a stud which will secure the plate after installation. The plate comprises a variety of adaptably configured orifices enabling a variety of SNI or similar devices to be easily affixed thereto. The receiving plate is attached to the stake by fitting its tabbed, flanged end to an appropriate user selected pair of stake notches.

Abstract: The invention pertains to decorative border fence system comprising a ground anchor, a vertical posted fitted into the ground anchor but adapted to be easily removed therefrom, where the border fence system comprises a plurality ground anchor with fitted vertical posts. If desired, the fence system can include intervening chain-links means interconnected between adjacent vertical posts.

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 pedestal especially adapted for outdoor uses for supporting an electric lighting fixture is formed of precast concrete or similar material and formed with a concentric opening or chose to permit incorporation of electrical connectors therein. Said pedestal may be frusto-conical in shape and may be provided with a supporting collar adapted to engage it at its base or at ground level. Further, said pedestal may be provided with an electrical fixture having vertical or horizontally positioned cylindrical lenses of special design. The pedestal described may be positioned with its base at or below ground level as desired.

Abstract: An improved tower foundation is provided which is inexpensive to manufacture and when installed, serves to securely support a leg of power transmission towers and the like. The tower foundation hereof includes a screw-type earth anchor member having a tubular cavity at the uppermost end thereof. An elongated tower leg connector member is positioned and secured in the cavity of the installed anchor by an initially flowable, solidified material (preferably a sand/epoxy resin mixture). The tower leg connector member advantageously comprises a lowermost, tubular first portion and an uppermost, L-shaped in cross-section second, apertured connection portion, with the first and second portions having approximately coincidental centroidal axes.

Abstract: A slalom post (1) is described at the bottom end of which an anchoring element (3) shaped as a flange (3) is provided collaborating with a protection wedge (7). The flange (3) may be moved from a non-effective position when the flange (3) is within the profile of the protection wedge (7) into an effective position when it projects beyond the profile of the slalom post. In this way, a structurally simple, easily operable and very effective anchoring of the slalom post is obtained.

Abstract: A ground rod installation device having an auger fixedly mounted on the lower end of an elongated drive shaft. A pilot drill projects downwardly from the lower end of the auger. The shaft, auger, and pilot drill have aligned axial passages into which the ground rod is inserted. A releasable fastener then secures the ground rod in place inside the shaft. The shaft is rotated in one direction, thereby causing the auger to draw the shaft into the ground. After the releasable fastener has released the ground rod from the shaft, the shaft is rotated in the opposite direction, thereby withdrawing the shaft from the ground while allowing the ground rod to fall through the passages in the auger and pilot drill and remain in the ground.

Abstract: A boundary marking system comprising cylindrical receptacles having relatively large plates flush with one end and adapted to be installed in the ground with the plate at ground level. A marker stake which is color coded to the top of the plate is placed in the receptacle through a hole in the plate so that the stake extends a foot or so above ground to mark a boundary. Because of the color coding, installation and replacement of the stakes is facilitated. Moreover the particular character of the marked boundary may be perceived not only by the color of the stake, but also by the color of the flush plate even if the stake is missing. A hole maker to facilitate installation of the receptacle is also disclosed.

Abstract: This fence post bottom repair device is designed to save old fence posts and also be employed on a new fence post when installed, so as to prevent its rotting in the soil. Primarily, it consists of a hollow square configurated body having a pair of leg portions at the top that are fastened to the sides of the bottom portion of a fence post by suitable fasteners, and a spacer plate is also provided to insures a tight fit of the body to the post when necessary.

Abstract: A post anchor to rapidly mount a post within the ground has a post end engagement bracket from which extends an anchor stake. The anchor stake is driven into the ground and the post is then inserted into the upstanding end of the post engagement bracket.

Abstract: A ground anchor locator plug is specifically constructed to avoid being damaged by field dragging equipment. The locator plug, which is made of elastomeric material, has an annular ridge which surrounds an annular dirt-retaining recess in which a locator pin is disposed. The recess retains dirt to prevent the plug from being overly obtrusive upon a ball field.

Abstract: A ground anchor for channel posts has an angle iron leg driven into the ground and an upright fin plate or strip secured to the upper end thereof to stabilize the leg against tilting. The channel post straddles the angle iron leg receiving the apex of the leg in the channel thereof and is deformed to spread its legs apart into tight gripping relation with the angle iron. The spreading apart of the legs may be effected by drawbolts which fixedly connect the channel post with the angle iron leg or by a tool applied to the post adjacent the leg permitting the post to enter a socket on the leg formed by the fin plate or strip whereupon releasing of the tool permits the spread apart post legs to spring back toward their free state position thereby bottoming the base of the post in the socket. The spread apart legs of the post tightly grip the angle iron leg. The post may be removed from the angle by releasing the drawbolts or by again applying a spreading tool to free the post from the socket.

Abstract: A bracket (90) fixedly supports a structural member (120) with respect to an aperture (128). The bracket (90) has a semicircular cross section body (100) with one end portion (94) for placement on the structural member. A second end portion (96) extends into aperture (128). The bracket body (100) has a plurality of longitudinally extending corrugations (92) along the body. A wedge shaped driving member (98) extends outward from the body (100) and extends between the first and second body portions (94) and (96). A clamp (130) and/or screws (188) fasten the first bracket body portion (94) to the structural member (120) or (180). In use, the bracket (90) is driven into the aperture (128) by striking the driving member (98). The driving member (98) and the corrugations (92) coact with the aperture (128) to provide a camming action, which expands the bracket body end (96) in at least one dimension to hold the bracket (90) tightly in the aperture (128).

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: A ground anchor for channel posts has an angle iron leg driven into the ground with a creased upright fin shroud strip or strap embracing the apex or corner of the angle iron at the trailing end of the leg and secured to the ends of the sides of the angle iron providing a V-shaped socket or barrel. The channel post straddles the angle iron with its side legs bottomed on the sides of the angle iron and a compression member bottomed on the strip forces the channel post against the angle iron to spread the legs of the post into tight gripping relation with the angle iron locking the post in the socket. The socket is open-ended and the post can slide over the angle iron leg to any desired depth so that a sign mounted on top of the post can be positioned at a selected height above the ground. The angle iron is driven into the ground to a depth sufficient to bury the shroud strip so that the post is the only portion of the assembly projecting above the ground.

Abstract: A post support and protector includes a pair of members having first portions for attachment to a post and second portion for anchoring within the earth.

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: A sectionalized, driven-type survey monument (10) is disclosed having at least one cylindrical rod section (11), a penetrating point section (14) attached by a threaded connector (28) seated in bores (26, 27) in the adjacent cylindrical rod section (11) and the point section (14), and an anti-twist rod section (19) attached by a threaded connector (34) to a cylindrical rod section (12). The anti-twist rod section (19) includes a substantially cylindrical body (20) and straight fins (21) which extend radially outward from the cylindrical body over part of the length of the body. The monument is driven into the ground a section at a time, with additional cylindrical rod sections being added to allow the monument to be driven as deeply as desired. Rotation of the penetrating point section as it is driven into the ground, caused by the action of biased turning surfaces (16) on the point section (14), causes the connections between each of the sections in the series to be tightened during driving.

Abstract: A tie rod used to support loads or light weight structures located on pallets. The tie rod comprises an anchoring rod which has a screwing disk located at the bottom end, an attachment device located at the top end, and an axially displaceable spreading foot. The anchoring rod has a pointed end below the screwing disk.

Abstract: Post anchoring device comprises main body section having post receiving opening at upper end thereof. Body section has open lower end and side wall portions that surround post when inserted into upper opening thereof. Single fixed anchoring stake is permanently secured to outer surface of one of side wall portions of main body section. Stake has top end adjacent post receiving opening of main body section and ground engaging lower end downwardly spaced from open lower end of main body section. In use stake is driven into ground until lower edges of main body section are at ground level. Signpost or other post form is then inserted into upper opening of main body section.

Abstract: An underwater pipe anchoring device is adapted to be connected to an anchor for anchoring the pipe to underwater strata. A first support section is shaped to engage a first portion of the outer surface of the pipe and a second support section is shaped to engage a second portion of the outer surface of the pipe. A hinge connects an end of the second support section to the first support section so that the second support section can swing into and out of a position where the support sections surround the pipe and engage opposite sides of the outer surface of the pipe. The end of the second support section opposite the hinge is releasably connected to the first support section so that the support sections can be connected for supporting the pipe. Metal-to-metal contact between the support sections and pipe is prevented for protecting the pipe.

Abstract: A tubular portion is embedded vertically into the ground and has a screw threaded upper end substantially flush with the surface of the ground. A screw threaded stem or post detachably engages the upper end when a trailer is to be parked thereon, and the stem is provided with the ball portion of a trailer coupler assembly on the upper end thereof engageable by the coupler portion of the trailer coupler assembly situated on the front end of the hitch frame. A padlock through the release lever prevents unauthorized removal of the trailer from the post and the post can be unscrewed and stored when the trailer is not parked at the post assembly.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for permanently extending the height of an upright pole set in the ground uses pole reinforcers which are driven in the ground alongside and complemental to the pole. Extensible power devices mounted on ground-engaging supports use gripping heads mounted adjacent the upper end of the device, in such manner that actuation of the devices holds the heads in biting engagement with the pole. As the devices are extended, the heads pull the pole from the ground and through the predetermined channel formed by the pole reinforcers. Once the pole is extended to the desired elevation, the pole reinforcers are permanently secured to the pole to provide stability at the new height. The present invention is useful in moving the pole through extended displacements in a single stroke of the hydraulic cylinders of the devices, obviating the necessity for successive attachment and detachment of the apparatus during raising of the pole.

Abstract: A fence structure wherein the components are fabricated from a plastic resin and where the corner, line or gate posts present positive anchoring with ready installation. The fence structure is versatile in styling and appearance, serving to satisfy both decorative and utilitarian needs.

Abstract: A ground anchor for posts has a leg driven in the ground with a fluke or fin member secured to the upper end thereof and cooperating therewith to form a post receiving socket or barrel. A wedge driven in the socket clamps the post to the leg. The leg is preferably an angle iron with diverging side walls and the fin member is preferably a sheet metal strip folded midway of its length providing legs diverging from the fold or crease embracing and welded to the divergent ends of the leg side walls and then bent outwardly to radiate from the leg providing three fins or flukes in equally spaced circumferential relation and a V-wing between the crease cooperating with the legs to form the socket or barrel chamber. The post is bottomed on the leg and the wedge is bottomed in the crease of the V-wing and has diverging legs providing a recess receiving and forcing the post into the converging side walls of the leg to wedge lock the post to the leg.

Abstract: In an earth anchor for use for embedding within the ground and to acquire a secure and snug retention therein, the anchor incorporates a shank portion having a helical blade affixed thereto, the blade having a linear cutting edge positioned at a lagging angle off the perpendicular or radius from the said shank portion; said shank portion may contain one or more of the helical blades spacedly arranged there along, or have a series of shank portions that are connectible axially together to form an anchor of greater length. An end cap is designed for mounting onto the upper end of an anchor, and having reinforcing rods secured thereto, and which may act as reinforcement for a concrete pile, foundation, or the like, as poured thereon, with the anchor providing a firm base for this type of constructed structure.

Abstract: A hollow post tube 12 is reciprocable on an anchor spike 14 to implement the placement and removal of a sign post. A striker plate 20 located on the bottom of the post tube may be repeatedly hammered down against a ground abutment plate 16 or up against an impact plate 18, both secured on the anchor spike, to drive the anchor spike into or out of the ground. Planar ears 22 secured to the spike below the ground abutment plate prevent the spike from turning in situ, and the post tube and impact plate are cooperably square in section to prevent the tube from rotating on the spike. A sign carrying cross bar 24 is removably mounted in the open upper end of the post tube by a releasable spring detent strap 36 rigidly secured to a mounting tube 34.

Abstract: A base member having apertures formed therethrough for accommodating a lath and a stake employed for locating lines, grades and distance in construction survey, the base member also having a bore for accommodating a spike for securing the base to hard or frozen ground.

Abstract: Post support for supporting vertical fence posts, the bases of sheds or greenhouses, and the like, to the ground comprising an elongate ground-engaging portion, preferably of cross-shaped cross-section and preferably tapered toward its free end, capable of being driven vertically into the ground and a post-engaging portion, preferably a hollow box-section, rigidly attached to the ground-engaging portion and being so formed that a post to be supported and engaged by the post-engaging portion extends with its axis substantially parallel to the axis of the ground-engaging portion.

Abstract: A peg device for the fixing of posts and stakes in the ground has a rigid member shaped to permit it to be readily driven into the ground and defining a housing which can receive a base portion of the post or stake. A preferred construction has a number of metal plates forming the rigid member, each plate including a bent up edge portion welded to another of the plates, the assembly of plates being positioned so as to define a central sheath bounding the housing. The rigid member may be shaped to permit it to be screwed into the ground. For driving the peg device into the ground, a driving device may be inserted in the housing and pressure exerted on the driving device, for example by repeated operation of a ram which is slidable up and down a rod portion to abut on a stop.

Abstract: An anchor bracket for securing an article on a support surface. The anchor bracket comprises a clamp device for securement to the article and at least two anchor rods for anchoring in hard ground such as rock. Each of the anchor rods has a top end and a bottom end section with the bottom end section having an expanding end. A securement sleeve is provided about the bottom end section of each anchor rod and has at least an expandable section whereby the expandable section of the securement sleeve will be caused to expand by relative axial displacement with the expanding end of the anchor rod for anchoring the bottom end section in a hole of proper cross-section extending through the surface. The clamp device is attachable to the anchor rods for securement of the article on the support surface.

Abstract: This invention consists of a knockdown sign post assembly which provides the user with a sign post that can easily be erected and taken down in a quick and efficient manner. The foundation or base of the sign post is readily placed into the ground to which the post for the sign attachment is affixed. Disassembly consists of disengaging the post from the foundation and then removing the foundation from the ground.

Abstract: A post supporter includes a socket having an elongated spike-like extension on its bottom which is intended to be forced in the ground until the bottom of the socket rests on the ground surface. A stabilizing assembly consisting of a generally vertically extending portion and a horizontally extending portion project from the spike to prevent rotation of the supporter and to prevent it from tilting.

Abstract: Adjustable means for mounting skirting panels about a mobile home which may include a rigid mounting socket to be secured to the mobile home, a longitudinally adjustable stud, and a combined sleeve and base stake slidably mounted on the stud and fixedly secured to the stud after the base stake is first driven into the ground while so mounted, to fix the stud and sleeve relative to the ground.

Abstract: There is disclosed a post footing form holder and stabilizer system which is formed by a plurality of legs having upper and lower ends, each of the legs provided with means for mounting the legs to a post form along the lower end thereof, post form carrying means associated with the legs for accommodating and carrying the post form along the lower end thereof, the legs being further provided with stop means mounted thereon and spaced a distance upwardly from the lower end of the legs, and including stabilizer means associated with the post form holder for stabilizing and maintaining the post form in position when constructing a post footing.

Abstract: A method and device for anchoring a strut such as a stockade, ground mark or guardrail to the ground, in which a top plate is formed with a bore for accomodating the strut, and radial plates are secured to the bottom of the top plate. The radial plates radially extend outward from the center of the bore of the top plate and have a cut-out portion to support the strut. The bore of the top plate is sized to be larger in diameter than the strut so that the strut can be orientated within a given range. A plurality of clamping means are provided on the top plate and adapted to radially urge the strut thereby to determine the orientation of the strut relative to the center of the bore of the top plate. A strut anchoring device thus constructed is placed on the ground which is slightly digged and driven into the ground by driving a driving pope or tool abutting against a bearing surface provided in the radial plates until the top plate reaches the ground surface.

Abstract: A torque fin ground anchor useful as a cable anchor or post anchor, has angled or tilted fins presenting large surface areas to the ground and radiating from a central pile which is preferably a hollow tube, with the fins preferably flat rectangles having tapered leading edges. When used as a torque fin cable anchor, a cable is attached to one of the fins through a hole located rearward of the mid point of the fin and near a lateral edge of the fin. The cable anchor is driven lengthwise into the ground, the cable is tensioned and the anchor tilted to a transverse underground maximum retention position. When used as a torque fin post anchor, it is also driven lengthwise into the ground, a post is telescoped into the tube portion and locked thereto by a clamp.