US20170292289A1 - Screw-in Post - Google Patents

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US20170292289A1
US20170292289A1 US15/094,468 US201615094468A US2017292289A1 US 20170292289 A1 US20170292289 A1 US 20170292289A1 US 201615094468 A US201615094468 A US 201615094468A US 2017292289 A1 US2017292289 A1 US 2017292289A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/14—Fences constructed of rigid elements, e.g. with additional wire fillings or with posts
    • E04H17/20—Posts therefor
    • E04H17/22—Anchoring means therefor, e.g. specially-shaped parts entering the ground; Struts or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H12/00—Towers; Masts or poles; Chimney stacks; Water-towers; Methods of erecting such structures
    • E04H12/22—Sockets or holders for poles or posts
    • E04H12/2207—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used
    • E04H12/2215—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used driven into the ground
    • E04H12/2223—Sockets or holders for poles or posts not used driven into the ground by screwing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/009—Footing elements for fence posts or fence sections
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/02—Wire fencing, e.g. made of wire mesh
    • E04H17/06—Parts for wire fences
    • E04H17/08—Anchoring means therefor, e.g. specially-shaped parts entering the ground; Struts or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H17/00—Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
    • E04H17/26—Devices for erecting or removing fences

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  • the present invention relates generally to fence posts and more particularly to a screw-in fence post.
  • the present invention relates to a fence post, fence pole, pole or other vertical member that can be set into soil simply by screwing it in.
  • the invention can use a flat spaces on the post, an eye for a T-bar, a shaft for a powered auger, or any other way of gripping the post to screw it into the ground.
  • the base of the post includes a tapered, threaded portion shaped like a large sheet metal screw.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows alternate shafts that provide different ways of turning the shaft of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows an alternate embodiment where the foot diameter equals the shaft diameter.
  • the present invention is a screw-in fence post.
  • FIG. 1 an embodiment can be seen.
  • a shaft 1 is connected to a tapered, threaded foot 2 .
  • the foot 2 can have many different types of threads, and different thread pitches can be supplied for different soils such as a fine pitch for very hard soils or rock and a wide, course or loose pitch for soft or wet soils.
  • the shaft 2 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 has a square key 3 that can be used with a T-bar or other bar to screw in the post.
  • FIG. 2 shows alternate embodiments of the shaft 1 with rectangular cross-section 6 , flat sides 4 for gripping and a built-in handle 5 .
  • the embodiments with round shafts can also fit a powered auger.
  • the present invention can be used for any type of pole or post that needs to be set into the ground or soil and is not limited to fence posts. These include, but are not limited to, poles, even telephone poles, vertical construction members, barrier posts and any other post. Any type of screw-in pole or post is within the scope of the present invention. It is also not necessary that the post be screwed in vertically, but can also be used in a horizontal or other position such as a post used to secure to an embankment or cliff.
  • Some embodiments of the invention can have the foot diameter equal to the diameter of the shaft as shown in FIG. 3 .
  • the post can be made from wood, metal, plastic or any other strong, rigid material.

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A fence post, fence pole, pole or other vertical member that can be set into soil simply by screwing it in. The invention can use a flat spaces on the post, an eye for a T-bar, a shaft for a powered auger, or any other way of gripping the post to screw it into the ground. The base of the post includes a tapered, threaded portion shaped like a large sheet metal screw.

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    BACKGROUND Field of the Invention
  • The present invention relates generally to fence posts and more particularly to a screw-in fence post.
    • Description of the Prior Art
  • Fence posts are well-known in the art. Prior art fence posts are typically set in holes dug by post-hole diggers and the like. Some prior art fence posts are mounted on concrete bases with bolts or other fasteners. In any case, elaborate preparation and many times special tools are needed to set prior art fence posts. I would be particularly advantageous to have a fence post that could be set into most soils simply by screwing it in.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to a fence post, fence pole, pole or other vertical member that can be set into soil simply by screwing it in. The invention can use a flat spaces on the post, an eye for a T-bar, a shaft for a powered auger, or any other way of gripping the post to screw it into the ground. The base of the post includes a tapered, threaded portion shaped like a large sheet metal screw.
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
  • Attention is now drawn to figures that illustrate features of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows alternate shafts that provide different ways of turning the shaft of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows an alternate embodiment where the foot diameter equals the shaft diameter.
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  • Several illustrations have been presented to aid in understanding the present invention. The scope of the present invention is not limited to what is shown in the figures.
    • DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • The present invention is a screw-in fence post. Turning to FIG. 1, an embodiment can be seen. A shaft 1 is connected to a tapered, threaded foot 2. The foot 2 can have many different types of threads, and different thread pitches can be supplied for different soils such as a fine pitch for very hard soils or rock and a wide, course or loose pitch for soft or wet soils. The shaft 2 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 has a square key 3 that can be used with a T-bar or other bar to screw in the post.
  • FIG. 2 shows alternate embodiments of the shaft 1 with rectangular cross-section 6, flat sides 4 for gripping and a built-in handle 5. The embodiments with round shafts can also fit a powered auger.
  • The present invention can be used for any type of pole or post that needs to be set into the ground or soil and is not limited to fence posts. These include, but are not limited to, poles, even telephone poles, vertical construction members, barrier posts and any other post. Any type of screw-in pole or post is within the scope of the present invention. It is also not necessary that the post be screwed in vertically, but can also be used in a horizontal or other position such as a post used to secure to an embankment or cliff.
  • Some embodiments of the invention can have the foot diameter equal to the diameter of the shaft as shown in FIG. 3.
  • The post can be made from wood, metal, plastic or any other strong, rigid material.
  • Several descriptions and illustrations have been presented that aid in understanding the present invention. One with skill in the art will realize that numerous changes and variations may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Each of these changes and variations is within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (20)

I claim:
1. A fence post that includes:
an elongated shaft attached to a tapered foot, the tapered foot being threaded, wherein the fence post is set into soil by screwing it in.
2. The fence post of claim 1 further comprising a rectangular key at a proximal end of said shaft adapted to receive a bar.
3. The fence post of claim 1 wherein said shaft is cylindrical.
4. The fence post of claim 3 further comprising a pair of opposing flat areas on a proximal end of said shaft adapted to be gripped by a tool.
5. The fence post of claim 1 wherein the shaft has a rectangular cross-section.
6. The fence post of claim 1 wherein said foot has course-pitched threads adapted for softer soils.
7. The fence post of claim 1 wherein said foot has fine-pitched threads adapted for harder soils or rock.
8. The fence post of claim 1 wherein the tapered foot has a diameter the same as the shaft.
9. A post or pole adapted to be set into soil comprising an elongated shaft attached to a tapered threaded foot adapted to be screwed into the soil.
10. The fence post of claim 9 further comprising a rectangular key at a proximal end of said shaft adapted to receive a bar.
11. The fence post of claim 9 wherein said shaft is cylindrical.
12. The fence post of claim 11 further comprising a pair of opposing flat areas on a proximal end of said shaft adapted to be gripped by a tool.
13. The fence post of claim 9 wherein the shaft has a rectangular cross-section.
14. The fence post of claim 9 wherein said foot has course-pitched threads adapted for softer soils.
15. The fence post of claim 9 wherein said foot has fine-pitched threads adapted for harder soils or rock.
16. The fence post of claim 9 wherein the tapered foot has a diameter the same as the shaft.
17. A method of providing a screw-in fence post comprising:
providing an elongated shaft with a keyhole in a proximal end;
providing a tapered foot on a distal end of the shaft, said tapered foot being threaded.
18. The method of claim 17 further comprising providing a bar adapted to fit through said keyhole.
19. The method of claim 17 wherein said tapered foot has a fine pitch threading.
20. The method of claim 17 wherein said tapered foot has a course-pitch threading.
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US20200358391A1 (en) * 2019-05-07 2020-11-12 Solar Foundations Usa, Inc. Vertical column
USD929610S1 (en) 2018-05-18 2021-08-31 Origin Point Brands, Llc Fence post
AU2020102369B4 (en) * 2019-09-23 2023-08-03 Kingfence Pty Ltd Post and associated components for fencing system

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
USD929610S1 (en) 2018-05-18 2021-08-31 Origin Point Brands, Llc Fence post
US20200358391A1 (en) * 2019-05-07 2020-11-12 Solar Foundations Usa, Inc. Vertical column
US11522488B2 (en) * 2019-05-07 2022-12-06 Solar Foundations Usa, Inc. Vertical column
AU2020102369B4 (en) * 2019-09-23 2023-08-03 Kingfence Pty Ltd Post and associated components for fencing system

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