T-post cover and mounting system

Abstract

A cover for a T-post includes a tubular sleeve having a cross-sectional shape contoured to snuggly encase about a segment of the T-post, and a front panel coupled to the tubular sleeve, where the front panel has a plurality of holes configured to accept a plurality of fasteners used to secure construction material to the T-post.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cover for a T-post having a longitudinal spine member with two lateral longitudinal flanges, comprising:
 a tubular sleeve having a cross-sectional shape contoured to encase about a segment of the T-post; and   a front panel coupled to the tubular sleeve and having a plurality of holes configured to accept a plurality of fasteners, wherein construction material can be fastened to the cover using the plurality of fasteners.   
     
     
         2 . The T-post cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a top panel coupled to the front panel and the tubular sleeve, the top panel enclosing a top end of the tubular sleeve for enclosing a top end of the T-post. 
     
     
         3 . The T-post cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a top planar panel coupled to the front panel and the tubular sleeve, the top planar panel enclosing a top end of the tubular sleeve for enclosing a top end of the T-post and defining a plurality of holes configured to accept a plurality of fasteners. 
     
     
         4 . The T-post cover of  claim 1 , further comprising a circular top panel coupled to the front panel and the tubular sleeve, the top circular panel serving a platform for mounting at least one of surveillance equipment and lighting. 
     
     
         5 . The T-post cover of  claim 2 , wherein the front panel includes a plurality of holes configured to accept a plurality of fasteners used to secure construction material to the T-post cover and the T-post. 
     
     
         6 . The T-post cover of  claim 1 , wherein the front panel comprises two planar parts joined at a right angle, wherein the two planar parts include a plurality of holes configured to accept a plurality of fasteners used to secure construction material to the T-post cover and the T-post. 
     
     
         7 . The T-post cover of  claim 1 , wherein the tubular sleeve has a cross-sectional shape contoured to accommodate a middle segment of the T-post. 
     
     
         8 . A T-post mounting system comprising:
 a tubular sleeve having a cross-sectional shape contoured to encase about a segment of a T-post; and   a front panel coupled to the tubular sleeve.   
     
     
         9 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 8 , wherein the front panel includes a plurality of holes configured to accept a plurality of fasteners used to secure construction material to the front panel and the T-post. 
     
     
         10 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 8 , wherein a top end of the tubular sleeve is closed to enclose a top end of the T-post. 
     
     
         11 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 10 , wherein the top end of the tubular sleeve has a rounded contour enclosing the top end of the T-post. 
     
     
         12 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 8 , further comprising a top planar panel coupled to the front panel and the tubular sleeve, the top planar panel enclosing a top end of the tubular sleeve for enclosing a top end of the T-post. 
     
     
         13 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 12 , wherein the top planar panel is circular in shape. 
     
     
         14 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 12 , wherein the top planar panel includes a plurality of holes configured to accept a plurality of fasteners. 
     
     
         15 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 8 , wherein the front panel comprises two planar parts joined at an angle, wherein the two planar parts include a plurality of holes configured to accept a plurality of fasteners used to secure construction material to the T-post cover and the T-post to form a corner. 
     
     
         16 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 8 , wherein the tubular sleeve has a cross-sectional shape contoured to accommodate a middle segment of the T-post. 
     
     
         17 . The T-post mounting system of  claim 8 , wherein the tubular sleeve has a length designed to cover any segment of the T-Post to enclose and insulate the T-Post from impact and electricity. 
     
     
         18 . A T-post clamp, comprising:
 a rectangular plate;   the rectangular metal plate having a triangular ridge formed at its center contoured to accommodate a segment of a T-post;   the rectangular metal plate having first and second lateral flanges extending from the center triangular ridge; and   a plurality of holes formed in the first and second lateral flanges configured to accept a plurality of fasteners used to secure construction material to the T-post clamp and the T-post.