Apparatus and method for replacing a rotted portion of a support post and securing the post to a surface or pier
First Claim
1. A post support device for securing the bottom of a wooden support post to a surface, the device comprising:
- a base adapted to being attached to the surface;
elevation support means in cooperation with the base for supporting the post or a filler block if one is used in a position above the base;
at least two cover plates, each cover plate being adapted to covering a portion of the exterior of the post, each cover plate further including an elongate flange portion facing inward towards the post and being positioned generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the post, said flange portion including a leading cutting edge to enable the flange portion to pierce into the post upon an application of force to the flange portion to provide a mechanical seal between the flange portion and the post;
first fastening means for securing each cover plate to the post; and
second fastening means for securing the base and the elevation support means to the post or the filler block if one is used.
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Abstract
A post support device that enables a rotted base portion of a wooden support post to be removed in situ and the remaining end of the support post to be secured for regained structural integrity, the device having a base adapted to being attached to the surface, elevation support means in cooperation with the base for supporting the post above the base, at least two cover plates, each adapted to covering a portion of the exterior of the post, and each including an elongate flange facing inward towards the post and generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the post, said flange portion including a leading cutting edge to enable the flange portion to bite into the surface material of the post upon the application of force to the flange to provide a mechanical seal between the flange and the post, first and second fastening means for securing each cover plate to the post and the base and the elevation support means to the post or the filler block if one is used, respectively.
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10 Claims
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1. A post support device for securing the bottom of a wooden support post to a surface, the device comprising:
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a base adapted to being attached to the surface; elevation support means in cooperation with the base for supporting the post or a filler block if one is used in a position above the base; at least two cover plates, each cover plate being adapted to covering a portion of the exterior of the post, each cover plate further including an elongate flange portion facing inward towards the post and being positioned generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the post, said flange portion including a leading cutting edge to enable the flange portion to pierce into the post upon an application of force to the flange portion to provide a mechanical seal between the flange portion and the post; first fastening means for securing each cover plate to the post; and second fastening means for securing the base and the elevation support means to the post or the filler block if one is used. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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