Fence post systems and methods of their use

Abstract

The current disclosure relates to fencing systems and methods for their use. More specifically the current disclosure relates to fencing and fence post systems that are readily and cleanly replaced and removed, and methods of their use. The system utilizes fence post sections for installation, replacement and repair. The system encompasses wood, polymer, metal and combinations thereof. The system can also involve the use of post coverings.

We claim: 
     
         1 ) A fence post system comprising a fence post divided into at least two sections wherein one section comprises a first component situated in a recessed end of the section and another section comprising a second component situated in a recessed end of the another section, wherein the components are different and are a female or a male threaded component, wherein the threaded first and second components are configured to be inserted into each other and attached by threading together the components and wherein the division of the fence posts is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the fence post section. 
     
     
         2 ) The post system of  claim 1  wherein the fence post is comprised of wood, treated wood, polymer, metal or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 ) The post system of  claim 1  wherein the threaded components are comprised of wood, treated wood, polymer, metal or combinations thereof. 
     
     
         4 ) The post system of  claim 1  wherein one threaded component is a female threaded component and the other is a male threaded component wherein the components are configured to fit with each other. 
     
     
         5 ) The fence post system of  claim 4  wherein the female component is situated in the end of the section, wherein the end of the female component is positioned flush with the end of the section into which it is situated, protrudes from 0.01 to 12.00 inches with the end of the section into which it is situated, and wherein the male component is situated in the end of the section, wherein the male portion of the component protrudes from the end of the section into which it is situated. 
     
     
         6 ) The fence post system of  claim 1 , further comprising a hollow fence post covering configured to fit over the sections of the fence post which have been configured for to be fitted into each other for attachment. 
     
     
         7 ) The fence post system of  claim 6  wherein the hollow fence covering may be removably attached or they may be permanently attached. 
     
     
         8 ) A method of installing the fence post system of  claim 1  comprising:
 a. digging a hole large enough to encompass the fence post section comprising the first component, 
 b. allowing the top of the post to protrude to a desired height, 
 c. filling in dirt around the fence post section, 
 d. engaging the another section comprising the second component and 
 e. attaching the two section by screwing the components together. 
 
     
     
         9 ) A method of repairing or replacing at least a section of the fence posts of  claim 1  comprising:
 a. removing the section to be repaired or replaced by disengaging the sections of the fence post by unscrewing the components and, 
 b. installing a new section by engaging the new section with a remaining section by screwing together the components which are situated in the end of the sections.