Ground spike
US8322678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49863
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A metal post support ground spike is disclosed having a post receiving socket, and a flat plate. The flat plate is welded to four walls of the post receiving socket. The post support may also comprise a blades portion welded to the flat plate. The blades portion, post receiving socket and flat plate may all have reinforcement lines stamped therein and may comprise metals of varying thickness and rigidity. The flat plate may comprise the thickest and most rigid metal, whereas the post receiving socket and/or the blades may be made from a thinner and/or less rigid metal.
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