Post sleeve assembly

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11035142-B2
Application number	US-201916576701-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Sep 19, 2019
Priority date	Jun 27, 2008
Publication date	Jun 15, 2021
Grant date	Jun 15, 2021

Abstract

A post sleeve includes a reinforced concrete body preformed around a liner that defines a cavity extending longitudinally within the body, sized to receive a post. Standoff ribs run lengthwise within the cavity and extend inward from inner walls of the cavity. A post in the cavity is supported laterally by the standoff ribs. Drain channels between the ribs permit water to flow past the post and exit the cavity via a lower aperture. A drain tube is coupled to the lower aperture, and extends downward where it is covered with gravel at the bottom of a post hole. Concrete is poured around the post sleeve in the hole. The cavity is adaptable to receive posts of varying sizes, and at various depths. A collar closes a space between the post and the top of the cavity, permitting air circulation within the cavity while shedding water and substantially preventing insects from entering the cavity.

First claim

The invention claimed is:

1. A post sleeve, comprising:
an elongate body of preformed concrete;
a first aperture in a top surface of the body;
a cavity extending from the first aperture longitudinally within the body and configured to receive a post therein; and
an upper rim extending around the first aperture and having an upper surface sloping away from the aperture, outer transverse dimensions of the upper rim being greater than outer transverse dimensions of the body below the upper rim;
wherein the post sleeve has a plurality of slots and includes replaceable pesticide tablets received within the slots.

2. The post sleeve of claim 1 wherein the elongate body is of reinforced concrete having a psi rating of about 4,000 psi or greater.

3. The post sleeve of claim 1 , further comprising a liner at least partially encapsulated by the elongate body, the cavity extending within the liner.

4. The post sleeve of claim 1 , further comprising a second aperture in a bottom surface of the body and extending within the body to the cavity.

5. The post sleeve of claim 1 , further comprising a socket within the cavity configured to receive a bottom end of a post positioned within the cavity.

6. The post sleeve of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of sockets within the cavity, each configured to receive a bottom end of a post of a different size.

Assignees

• Knudsen N Eric

Inventors

• Knudsen N Eric

Classifications

• E02D27/42 Primary

  Foundations for poles, masts or chimneys {(sockets or holders for poles or masts per se E04H12/22)} · CPC title

• E04H12/2215

  driven into the ground (ground anchors E02D5/80) · CPC title

• E02D5/60

  Piles with protecting cases · CPC title

• E04H12/2292 Primary

  Holders used for protection, repair or reinforcement of the post or pole (E04H12/2276 takes precedence) · CPC title

• E04H12/2269

  in a socket · CPC title