Protective sleeve for posts in post frame construction
First Claim
1. A barrier against the adverse effects of ground contact on the ground insert portion of a sheltered post to support a frame structure comprising,a sleeve receiving therein the lower ground insert portion of a sheltered post,a bottom wall of said sleeve retaining said post therein,said sleeve being formed of a dense synthetic material impervious to the adverse effects resulting from ground contact,said material having a long lasting serviceable existence,said sleeve having a rectangular cross-sectional dimension compatible with that of a post extended therein providing a close contact sliding fit its full height with the walls of the post therein,a vent v-shaped in cross section extending the full height of said sleeve being open at the top thereof to provide transverse expansion to accommodate a snug fitting post and to provide for the escape of air underlying the bottom of said post andsaid sleeve having a uniform side wall and thickness throughout the full extent thereof.
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Abstract
A post frame building utilizing wood support posts having bottom portion of the posts sunken into the ground. An encapsulating sleeve for each underground portion of the posts providing a positive barrier against deterioration by ground contact. The sleeve may be trimmed at ground level or higher as desired.
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1. A barrier against the adverse effects of ground contact on the ground insert portion of a sheltered post to support a frame structure comprising,
a sleeve receiving therein the lower ground insert portion of a sheltered post, a bottom wall of said sleeve retaining said post therein, said sleeve being formed of a dense synthetic material impervious to the adverse effects resulting from ground contact, said material having a long lasting serviceable existence, said sleeve having a rectangular cross-sectional dimension compatible with that of a post extended therein providing a close contact sliding fit its full height with the walls of the post therein, a vent v-shaped in cross section extending the full height of said sleeve being open at the top thereof to provide transverse expansion to accommodate a snug fitting post and to provide for the escape of air underlying the bottom of said post and said sleeve having a uniform side wall and thickness throughout the full extent thereof.
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Current AssigneeGruhlke, David
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Original AssigneeGruhlke, David
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InventorsGruhlke, David
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Primary Examiner(s)Friedman, Carl D.
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Assistant Examiner(s)WILKENS, KEVIN DOUGLAS
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Application NumberUS08/064,210Time in Patent Office375 DaysField of Search52/170, 52/298, 52/720, 52/727, 52/728, 52/169.13US Class Current52/170CPC Class CodesE02D 5/60 Piles with protecting casesE04H 12/2269 in a socket
