Universal post top cap

Abstract

A universal post top cap for street signs and traffic signs. The cap has a threaded central opening that allows threaded bar stock of different lengths to be inserted into the opening and to be locked into position by a threaded locking nut. Thus allowing the cap to be used interchangeably for different signs.

1 . A universal post top cap for street signs and traffic signs, and post top cap comprising: 
 a generally cylindrical side wall and a generally frusto-conical top formed integrally with said side wall, said post top cap being open at its bottom end;    a plurality of reinforcement ribs formed as an integral part of said post top cap, said ribs being positioned on the interior surface of said side wall, at least some of said ribs being provided with threaded holes therethrough;    a threaded central opening formed vertically through said top, said opening being adapted to receive threaded bar stock therethrough;    a taper formed into said top surrounding said threaded central opening;    at least two drain channels formed into said top, said drain channels being positioned on opposite sides of said threaded central openings;    a flange formed as an integral part of said post top cap on the underside of said top, said flange surrounding said threaded central opening;    a threaded jam nut adapted to fit around said threaded bar stock and to tighten flush against said flange to hold said threaded bar stock in position.    
   
   
       2 . The post top cap of  claim 1  wherein said post top cap is comprised of die-cast zinc.