Fencepost cover

Abstract

The invention pertains to a fencepost cover. Particularly, the invention pertains to a one piece fencepost cover which includes a mechanism to prevent the upward movement of the fencepost cover relative to a fence post. The one-piece fence post cover is generally dome shaped and includes an aperture for receiving a fence post at the center of the dome. It further includes a locking region to prevent the upward movement of the fencepost cover relative to the fencepost. In one embodiment the locking region is a thinned zone around the perimeter of aperture with is deformed upwardly as the fencepost is pushed through the aperture. In a second embodiment, the perimeter of the aperture includes scallops which engage with the fencepost.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention pertains to a fencepost cover. Particularly, the invention pertains to a one piece fencepost cover which includes a mechanism to prevent the upward movement of the fencepost cover relative to a fence post.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]When a fencepost is installed, a hole is in dug in the ground and the fence post is placed in the hole. A cement foundation is then poured around the post to keep it in place. As a fence post ages, it tends to deteriorate at ground level. This is caused by an accumulation of moisture in the wooden fence post that causes the fence post to rot. Two techniques could be used to prevent this problem. First, a fence post cover could create a seal between the fence post cover and the fence post to prevent moisture from entering the space between the fence post cover and the ground. Alternatively, the evaporation of any moisture that does accumulate between the fence post cover and the ground can be encouraged. Both...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a fencepost cover that has a locking region to prevent the cover from moving upward. The locking region is made of a thin material that allows for deformation and creates a tight seal with the fencepost. The cover also has a sloping top surface to allow for drainage of water, and scallops on the aperture to engage with the fencepost. The cover can be made of a rigid or elastically deformable material, and may also have a sidewall. The technical effects of the invention are improved durability and stability of the fence, as well as improved drainage and aesthetic appearance."

Problems solved by technology

As a fence post ages, it tends to deteriorate at ground level.

This is caused by an accumulation of moisture in the wooden fence post that causes the fence post to rot.

Many of these fencepost covers can be expensive, visually unappealing, difficult to install or do not prevent moisture accumulation or allow for the release of moisture between the fence post cover and the ground.

These designs also do not encourage or allow for evaporation to occur.

Additionally, it can be difficult to keep vegetation from growing around the base of the fencepost.

This vegetation is unsightly and can cause further decay.

If the lawn care tools come in contact with the wooden fence post, the post corners are often damaged and the surface of the post can be sliced or scratched.

Since most wood fence posts are pressure treated or have received a protective coating to fight fungal spores and rot, the damage to the base of the post creates weakness in any environmental protective measures that were taken to protect the wood.

It is possible that the fence post covers may be lost or stolen.

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