Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
248156000 | Ground inserted | 21 |
20080258020 | Distribution terminal pedestal spade for hardware free assembly - A spade or stake for hardware free mounting to a telecommunications data distribution terminal pedestal is disclosed. The spade may include one or more connectors of various types for engaging the pedestal to thereby couple the spade to the pedestal without hardware, and thus without tools. The pedestal may also include one or more connectors for mating with corresponding connectors on the stake. | 10-23-2008 |
20080265110 | Modular Anchoring System for Pole Supported Devices - A modular anchoring system for pole-supported devices uses a combination of devices for anchoring a pole to a desirable surface. The devices include a common base that is installed on the pole end. The common base may then be anchored to a structural member with opposing sides using a clamp that attaches to the common base, or may be anchored to the ground using a stake and ground base that quickly attaches to the common base. The devices are easily separated when anchoring of the pole is no longer desired. | 10-30-2008 |
20080283696 | ANCHORING SYSTEM - A device for anchoring an end of an elongated body, such as a swing set leg or other support structure. The anchoring device has a base plate with rods extending from a first surface so as to prevent vertical or horizontal shifting. A sleeve receives the elongated body. The sleeve is attached to the base plate so that the sleeve may pivot to accept a wide variety of elongated body engagement angles. | 11-20-2008 |
20090065662 | Hanging Apparatus Assembly and Method - A garden item hanger assembly. The assembly has an upright with a first and second portion. The first end of the first portion and the second end of the second portion can be connected can together by using a medial connection portion which provides a flush surface. The assembly also has a ground engaging stake with a self centering socket and a plurality of set screws to set the upright. The ground engaging stake utilizes a plurality of moment resisting surfaces to maintain an upright position against both a first and second moment about the ground engaging stake applied by the item load. | 03-12-2009 |
20090189030 | Bow Holder and Bow Cradle - An improved bow holder is comprised of a bow cradle, at least one extension member and a base. The preferred bow cradle is comprised of a body, a clamp bed and a pair of L-shaped studs. The clamp bed is pivotally attached to the body. The clamp bed releasably locks to the body such that a fixed angle between the clamp bed and the body may be set. The studs are attached to the clamp bed such that the limb of a bow may be releasably clamped between the studs and the clamp bed. The base is comprised of a stem for insertion into a ground surface and a pair of pedals for applying ground insertion force to the stem. The bow cradle is attached to the base, or if a higher bow holding position is desired, an extension member. | 07-30-2009 |
20100044530 | Anti-tip anchor - The anti-tip anchor has an elongate rod that is staked into ground for stabilizing an object in an upright position on the ground. The rod has a sharp lower portion for penetration into the ground, and a bent top portion forming a handle for a user to grab during staking and unstaking procedures. A fastening plate is attached to the object. The fastening plate includes a substantially vertically disposed sleeve through which the rod is slidably disposed, the sharp end of the rod slidably engaging the ground. A rod clamp is attached to a top portion of the object. When the rod is staked into the ground, the object is stabilized and cannot move regardless of disturbances, such as high winds. To store the rod stake a user slides the rod out of the ground and places top portion of the rod into the rod clamp. | 02-25-2010 |
20100294900 | Adjustable stand - The adjustable stand is a freestanding, inverted U-shaped structure made from metal tubing that has telescoping vertical members connected to a telescoping crossbar, which adjusts the width of the stand so that the stand is adjustable both in height and width. The upper portion of the structure is also pivotally adjustable, providing the stand with angular adjustment. Hooks may be clamped onto the crossbar or onto the vertical members. The device can provide support for hunting equipment, weapons, clothing, backpacks, and the like. The vertical members have feet that may be staked to the ground for stable support. | 11-25-2010 |
20110006172 | Animal Head Positioning Device - An animal head positioning device for efficiently supporting the head of a big game animal for a photograph. The animal head positioning device generally includes an elongated shaft having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the lower end is for being driven within the ground and a cradle mounted to the upper end of the elongated shaft for supporting a head of a game animal in an upright position. The cradle may be comprised of a U-shaped structure or a V-shaped structure and has ball tips on outer ends. The elongated shaft generally has a ring-shaped flange for separating a first portion of the elongated shaft positioned above the ground surface from a second portion of the elongated shaft positioned below the ground surface. | 01-13-2011 |
20110006173 | Animal Head Positioning Device - An animal head positioning device for supporting the head of a big game animal for a photograph. The device includes an elongated shaft having an upper end and a lower end for being driven within the ground and a cradle mounted to the upper end of the shaft for supporting a head of a game animal in an upright position. The cradle may be comprised of a U-shaped structure or a V-shaped structure and has ball tips on outer ends. The shaft generally has a ring-shaped flange for separating a first portion of the shaft positioned above the ground surface from a second portion of the shaft below the ground surface. The shaft includes a lower segment and an upper segment removably connected in a telescopic manner. A friction reducing layer may also be utilized to allow for easier insertion of the upper segment within the lower segment. | 01-13-2011 |
20110068236 | ADJUSTABLE GROUND ANCHOR - A mailbox support has an attachment for attaching the mailbox support to the ground, a first plate attached to the attachment, a second plate rotatably attached to the first plate, a fixture attaching to the second plate for supporting the mailbox support and, an abutment for limiting rotation of the second plate relative to the first plate and for assisting in installing the attachment to the ground. A method for installing a support into the ground includes placing a first plate on a second plate, the second plate having an attachment for attaching the second plate to the ground, and utilizing the first plate and the second plate to drive the attachment into the ground. The first plate and the second plate are joined so that first and second plates may rotate relative to each other to properly orient the first plate. | 03-24-2011 |
20110226916 | GARDEN EDGE SPIKE AND METHODS AND USES THEREOF - A garden edge spike includes: a tapered spike portion having a lower spike and an upper C-shaped portion having a plurality of grooves on an outer edge thereof; and a holder, the holder having a holding portion including plural flanges, and a coupling portion that slideably engages one or more of the plurality of grooves. | 09-22-2011 |
20110303806 | MOBILE FIGURE STAND - A decoy display stand powered by air flow or wind force is provided including a vertical stake and a horizontal frame. The frame includes vertical support rods and a horizontal bar having a central horizontal frame and two horizontal extension frames. The vertical support rods are disposed at the outer ends of the horizontal extension frames and receive figures such as animal decoys or seasonal ornaments. The stake is received by the central horizontal frame and permits 360 degree rotation of the central horizontal frame around the stake with wind or manual energy. The figures are designed to capture energy and facilitate the rotation of the frame about the stake. A fastener is provided adjacent the central horizontal frame and the stake to manage rotation of the frame in varying degrees between free rotation and no rotation and, in some cases, adjust the height of the frame from the ground. | 12-15-2011 |
20120001037 | CABLE BARRIER POST ANCHORING DEVICE AND RELATED METHOD - A line post anchoring device for a roadway cable barrier system includes a lower helical anchor to which a detachable line post socket member is secured. The helical anchor and line post socket of each line post anchoring device have mating coupling sections that are preassembled and hydraulically screwed into the ground in a single operation. Each socket includes interior guide plates for properly guiding and positioning a line post therein, such that the cabling system can be effectively strung under tension at the same time the anchoring devices are installed in the ground. Damaged sockets are easily replaced with minimal disruption to the surrounding soil by backing the helical anchor out of the ground only so far as necessary to detach and replace the damaged socket, and then reinserting the helical anchor in the same location. There is no delay or multiple operations required for installation or repair, thus enhancing roadway safety by minimizing traffic disruptions and possible accidents incident thereto. | 01-05-2012 |
20120153099 | THREADED STAKE SYSTEM - A threaded stake system to be drilled into the ground to support construction form boards when erecting a frame. The threaded stake system comprises a stake including a shaft having a sharp tip on a first end, a polygonal shaped head on a second end, and at least one thread located near the sharp tip. The stake comprising at least one of metal, plastic, reinforced metal, reinforced plastic, polymer, fiber reinforced polymer, and composite. | 06-21-2012 |
20130320162 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SOLAR PANELS - A support structure for solar panels, including at least one support post having a foot part to be anchored in the ground, a head part situated above the foot part to be connected to at least one solar panel, and a connector that joins the head part and the foot part. The connector has at least one clamping bracket that presses the head part against the foot part, whereby the clamping bracket consists of two bolts provided with a thread and of a connecting strut that joins the two bolts to each other, and whereby the two bolts pass through holes in the head part and through holes in the foot part. | 12-05-2013 |
20140021311 | Flexible mailbox support with detachable swing arm and replacable outer sleeve - A flexible mailbox support is assembled by pivotable attachment of a mailbox support arm to a post having two rigid sections separated by a flexible middle section and coverable by a replaceable sleeve, the connection between the support arm and the post uses a single bolt inserted through and joining a flat surface on the arm to a flat surface on the top of the post, formed to be detachable with force, the parallel surfaces being set at an angle of less than 90 degrees from the post and a spring is compressed by the bolt head to adjustably bias the surfaces against one another while allowing the arm to pivot about the axis of the bolt, with a cage providing protection for the mailbox. | 01-23-2014 |
20140332645 | Decoy and Camera Stake - A stake which can be screwed into the ground to hold a device such as a water fowl decoy or a trail camera in position primarily for use out doors. The stake includes a helical coil at one end for fixedly and removably attaching that end of the stake into the ground by screwing the helical coil into the ground. The other end of the stake includes a receiver for removably and fixedly attaching a water fowl decoy such as a duck decoy or other elements such as a camera in cooperative engagement with the receiver on the top end of the stake. The stake includes an integral handle configured to manually turn the stake in order to screw the coiled end into the ground. One embodiment includes three outrigger legs for further stability. | 11-13-2014 |
20140353440 | GOLF CLUB STAND - The invention relates to ergonomically-correct golf club stands that prop up putters, other clubs, fishing poles, and plants. The stands also have attachment points for accessories. The stands protect golf clubs by keeping them off the ground and visual. This helps keep them clean and avoids inadvertently leaving them behind. | 12-04-2014 |
20140374550 | GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR POWER ASSEMBLY - A ground mounted solar power assembly having at least one solar panel having a support beam connected to the back of the solar panel. A plurality of legs have a bracket at one end that receive the support beam. Finally, an eccentric handle is connected to the bracket to permit selective rotation of the support beam within the bracket. | 12-25-2014 |
20150108295 | Rotary ground auger base and stand for supporting decoys and sporting equipment - A rotary mounting stand for removably holding a decoy, camera or there selected device upright on the ground. The stand includes an upright rod with a helical coil or flights forming an auger having a point at the lower distal end to be fixedly and removably screwed into the ground to support the stand in an upright position. The top end of the rod forming the stand shape cap configured, sized and shaped to correspond to the mounting base of a selected device to be supported on the stand. Just above the helical coil at least two outward extending legs extend normal to or perpendicular to the vertical rod forming a base when the auger portion is screwed into the ground. | 04-23-2015 |
20160166049 | SUPPORT FRAME | 06-16-2016 |