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Post leveling assembly and fence post assembly incorporating the same

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-16
PLATT ROBERT E
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One of the problems experienced when installing either a fence or deck is that, in order for the structure to be both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound, the fence or deck posts must be installed so that they are vertical.
The use of this device does, however, produce a problem for the installer inasmuch as he needs both hands to install the post but must, at the same time, use one of his hands to hold the level against the post.

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[0022] Referring to FIGS. 1-6, there is shown a portion of a deck 10 that includes a post 12. Post 12 is mounted on deck boards 14 that are in turn supported on a joist 16. Horizontal rails 18, 20 are connected to post 12 and a plurality of balusters 22 are positioned at intervals between rails 18, 20. A cap 24 is positioned at the top of post 12 and a foot 26 is positioned about the base of post 12.

[0023] The preferred embodiment of the invention is designed to be preferably used in the installation of vinyl fences and decks. Vinyl fences and decks have posts 12 that are made up from a number of components. A core 28 (FIG. 6), usually made from metal, is connected to boards 14 in a conventional manner. A spacer 30, generally made of metal, is provided near the bottom of core 28 and a second spacer 32, generally made of metal, is provided near or at the top of core 28. A vinyl sleeve 31 (FIG. 9) is slipped over the metal core 28. A foot 26, generally made of vinyl, is slipped aroun...

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A post leveling assembly for indicating whether a fence or deck post is vertical or not is disclosed. The assembly includes a base, an arm pivotally mounted on the base and a marker disposed on the base. An assigned point on the arm lines up with the marker if the post is vertical and does not line up with the marker if the post is not vertical. In order for an installer to install a vertical post, the post is positioned initially in an approximately vertical position, the installer moves the post to the left or right until the assigned point on the arm aligns with the marker. The post is then permanently fixed into place.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 759,703, filed Jan. 15, 2004, the entire specification of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Technical Field [0003] This invention generally relates to a post leveling assembly. More particularly, the invention relates to a device for leveling vertical posts for vinyl fences or decks. Specifically, the invention relates to a device that is fixed to the inner core of a post and that has a pivoting arm that aligns with a marker to enable the installer to visually determine whether the post is vertical or not. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] One of the problems experienced when installing either a fence or deck is that, in order for the structure to be both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound, the fence or deck posts must be installed so that they are vertical. This can be achieved by the installer using a common liq...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04C3/30E04F11/18G01C9/16
CPCE04F11/18E04H12/2284G01C9/16E04H2017/1452E04H17/20E04F2011/1889E04F2011/1897E04H17/1452E04H17/261
Inventor PLATT, ROBERT E.
Owner PLATT ROBERT E