Fence post cap

Abstract

A cap structure includes a continuous sidewall defining an open area into which is received the upper end of a fence post. The base includes an inclined crown terminating upwardly in an opening for reception of a lid. The lid includes flexible clips having shoulders which engage an edge of the base and resist upward displacement or removal of the lid. The lid may include a decorative item of the user's choice. Lugs carried by the base seat in firm engagement with the post walls to prevent base removal.

I claim:  
     
         1 - A cap structure for a fence post comprising, 
 a base having a continuous sidewall defining an open area for reception of the upper end of a fence post,    a crown structure on said base and including an inner wall defining a receptacle,    a web carried by said crown for placement in contact with the upper end of a post,    a lid insertable into said receptacle, and    flexible locking clips on said lid for permanent retention of the lid on said crown.    
     
     
         2 - The cap structure claimed in  claim 1  wherein said flexible locking clips engage with said inner wall.  
     
     
         3 - The cap structure claimed in  claim 1  wherein said base includes post engageable lugs for retention of the base on the post.  
     
     
         4 - The cap structure claimed in  claim 1  wherein said flexible locking means includes clips for biased engagement with said wall.  
     
     
         5 - The cap structure claimed in  claim 1  wherein said web is apertured for fasteners to secure said base to the post.  
     
     
         6 - The cap structure claimed in  claim 4  wherein said clips include shoulders for abutment with an edge of said wall.