US2014264220A1PendingUtilityA1

Metal post bracket assembly and methods of use

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Mar 12, 2013Filed: Mar 12, 2013Published: Sep 18, 2014
Est. expiryMar 12, 2033(~6.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:John R. Doyle
Y10T29/49947E04H 17/1488E04H 17/143E04H 17/1417E04H 17/1421
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Abstract

A shaped bracket having a multi section bent flat plate having an elevated abutment member having an oval cutout that permits projections or lugs on the post to be secured therewithin, such flat plate configured to fit the surface of the T-shaped post, and, thus, functions to enable a metal post bracket assembly configured to securely affix fence rails to T-shaped posts, more specifically, a single piece bracket that is easily attached and easy to install to the T-shaped post, provides neat or hidden appearance, and can be firmly secured to the steel posts capable of withstanding side winds.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bracket for engagement with a post having one or more lugs running along a front face of the post and for engagement with one or more fence rails, the bracket comprising:
 a flat plate having a first connector section and a second connector section, at least one first riser section integral with said first connector section, at least one second riser section integral with said second connector section, an abutment section integral with said at least one first riser section and said at least one second riser section;   wherein said first connector section and said second connector section are configured with one or more apertures therein; and   wherein said abutment section is configured with a cutout therein.   
     
     
         2 . The bracket of  claim 1 , wherein said flat plate is configured to wrap around the post. 
     
     
         3 . The bracket of  claim 1 , wherein said cutout is configured to fit the one or more lugs. 
     
     
         4 . The bracket of  claim 2 , wherein said flat plate further comprises an attachment device. 
     
     
         5 . The bracket of  claim 4 , wherein each of said one or more apertures is configured to receive said attachment device. 
     
     
         6 . The bracket of  claim 4 , wherein said attachment device further comprises a screw. 
     
     
         7 . The bracket of  claim 5 , wherein said attachment device is configured to releasably affix said flat to the rail. 
     
     
         8 . The bracket of  claim 1 , wherein the post is configured as T-shaped. 
     
     
         9 . The bracket of  claim 1 , wherein said first connector section and said second connector section and said abutment section extend in a common plane. 
     
     
         10 . The bracket of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one first riser section and at least one second riser section extend in a common plane. 
     
     
         11 . The bracket of  claim 1 , wherein said abutment section is configured to contact the front face of the post. 
     
     
         12 . The bracket of  claim 7 , further comprising one or more spacers affixed thereto the rail. 
     
     
         13 . The bracket of  claim 12 , further comprising another rail of the one or more rails affixed thereto said one or more spacers configured as a double sided rail. 
     
     
         14 . A bracket assembly for engagement with a post having one or more lugs running along a front face of the post and for engagement with one or more fence rails, the bracket comprising:
 a flat plate having a first connector section and a second connector section, at least one first riser section integral with said first connector section, at least one second riser section integral with said second connector section, an abutment section integral with said at least one first riser section and said at least one second riser section;   an attachment device;   wherein said first connector section and said second connector section are configured with one or more apertures therein; and   
       wherein said abutment section is configured with a cutout therein. 
     
     
         15 . The bracket of  claim 14 , wherein said flat plate is configured to wrap around the post. 
     
     
         16 . The bracket of  claim 14 , wherein said cutout is configured to fit the one or more lugs. 
     
     
         17 . The bracket of  claim 15 , wherein each of said one or more apertures is configured to receive said attachment device. 
     
     
         18 . The bracket of  claim 14 , wherein said attachment device further comprises a screw. 
     
     
         19 . The bracket of  claim 17 , wherein said attachment device is configured to releasably affix the post to the rail. 
     
     
         20 . The bracket of  claim 14 , wherein the post is configured as T-shaped. 
     
     
         21 . The bracket of  claim 14 , wherein said first connector section and said second connector section and said abutment section extend in a common plane. 
     
     
         22 . The bracket of  claim 14 , wherein said at least one first riser section and at least one second riser section extend in a common plane. 
     
     
         23 . The bracket of  claim 14 , wherein said abutment section is configured to contact the front face of the post. 
     
     
         24 . The bracket of  claim 19 , further comprising one or more spacers affixed thereto the rail. 
     
     
         25 . The bracket of  claim 24 , further comprising another rail of the one or more rails affixed thereto said one or more spacers configured as a double sided rail. 
     
     
         26 . A method of supporting one or more fence rails to a post having one or more lugs running along a front face of the post, comprising the steps of:
 obtaining a bracket assembly having a flat plate having a first connector section and a second connector section, at least one first riser section integral with said first connector section, at least one second riser section integral with said second connector section, an abutment section integral with said at least one first riser section and said at least one second riser section, an attachment device, wherein said first connector section and said second connector section are configured with one or more apertures therein, and wherein said abutment section is configured with a cutout therein;   
       positioning said cutout of said abutment section around one of the one or more lugs running along the front face of the post, wherein said a flat plate wraps around the post; 
       positioning the fence rail proximate said first connector section and said second connector section; 
       inserting one or more said attachment device in said one or more apertures; 
       affixing said flat plate to the fence rail; and 
       supporting the rail on the post. 
     
     
         27 . The method of  claim 26 , further comprising the step of supporting two or more rails on the post.

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