Wooden post protective sleeve

US6886296B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Michael Sasha John · Larchmont, US
• Sharianne John · Atascadero, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 14, 2000
• Grant date: May 3, 2005
• Expiry date: Jul 28, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E02D5/60
• WIPO field: Civil engineering
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

A wooden post protective sleeve including a collar having an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a surrounding side wall. The open upper end is dimensioned for receiving the lower end of the wooden post therein. The surrounding side wall has a plurality of apertures therethrough downwardly of the open upper end. The apertures are dimensioned for receiving wood screws therethrough for engaging the lower end of the wooden post. The closed lower end has a plurality of drainage apertures therethrough. The drainage apertures include a central aperture and four peripheral apertures. The collar is fabricated of plastic.