Patent · US Expired

Synthetic wood post cap

US6662515B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 2001
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S256/05
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A post cap comprising a roof portion, at least one support member, and a wall portion. The roof portion is adapted to extend over a top portion of a post. The support member(s) extend from the roof portion to rest against the top portion of the post such that the roof portion is supported. The wall portion also extends from the roof portion. The wall portion is adapted to fit around the outside of the post. The post can be made by injection molding a synthetic wood composition.

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