Post wrap device

Abstract

Embodiments are described of devices for concealing and/or protecting a portion of a member, such as the base of a post, which devices can be easily applied to the member at any time. These embodiments include a plurality of components adjustably connected to one another so as to provide a snug fit of the device against the member to be protected, regardless of initial variations from the expected dimensions of the member. Further device embodiments are self-adjusting to provide a snug fit regardless of subsequent changes in the dimension of the member over time.

1 . A method for enclosing a portion of a member, said method comprising adjustably connecting a plurality of components to one another about the surface of a member so as to define a perimeter, said perimeter coinciding with the dimensions of the member. 
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein adjustably connecting the plurality of components to one another comprises connecting each of a plurality of intermediate components to two separate corner components. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein connecting each of the plurality of intermediate components to two separate corner components comprises inserting a rail feature on said intermediate component into a groove feature on said corner components. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein each of the corner components comprises a spring member extending towards the member, the method additionally comprising:
 securing a plurality of brackets to said member; and   securing each of said spring members to a bracket, such that said corner components are secured against a corner of the member via the restoring force of the spring members.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2 , additionally comprising:
 securing a plurality of cleats to said member, said cleats comprising a glide member; and   slidably inserting said glide member into a receiving space defined by two guide rails on the corner component.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 2 , additionally comprising:
 securing a plurality of cleats to said member, said cleats comprising a plurality of resilient hook members; and   inserting a connecting member located on said corner component into a receiving space defined by said plurality of resilient hook members, wherein said inserting comprises slidably inserting said connecting member or deforming said hook members to permit entry of the connecting member.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein said intermediate components comprise a spring clamp comprising a first glide and a second glide, and wherein connecting each of the plurality of intermediate components to two separate corner components comprises inserting said first glide into a groove on a first corner component, and inserting said second glide into a groove on a second corner component, wherein the restoring force of the spring clamp secures a surface of said corner component against the member. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the corner component comprises a slide member having a flange, and wherein the intermediate component comprises a retaining structure, the method further comprising inserting said flange into a receiving space defined by the retaining structure. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein adjustably connecting the plurality of components to one another comprises inserting a fastener into a first aperture in a first of said components such that said fastener extends at least partially into a second aperture extending through a boss on a second of said components. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein inserting a fastener into an aperture in the first of said components comprises inserting said fastener into the second aperture extending through the boss of the second of said components until a surface of said first component is secured against a surface of said member.