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Post support apparatus and method of use

  • US 6,719,261 B2
  • Filed: 04/11/2003
  • Issued: 04/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/23/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for supporting a post which is to be driven into the ground by an individual wherein the post has a ground-engaging lower end, the apparatus comprising:

  • a platen base for resting upon the ground and having an upper surface upon which an individual can stand while the post is being driven into the ground, the base defining a through-opening therein which is located within the upper surface of the base so that when an individual stands upon the upper surface while the post is being driven into the ground, the through-opening is disposed between the feet of the individual; and

    guide means for providing an elongated cavity having two opposite ends, the cavity being sized to slidably receive a post inserted end-wise therein, and the guide means being attached to the base so that the cavity of the guide means is positioned in registry with the through-opening of the base so that when an individual stands upon the base with his feet disposed on opposite sides of the through-opening and a post is received by the cavity so that the lower end of the post engages the ground through the through-opening of the base, the post is supported by the guide means in a steady condition for being driven into the ground; and

    the cavity of the guide means is at least about twelve inches in length to enhance the steadiness of the post positioned within the guide means.

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