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wings 8, near the outer edge of the same, and
which pass downwardly through slits 9',
formed in base-plate 9, and are then bent up-
wardly against the under side of said base-
5 plate. The base is united to the post by forc-
ing the upper ends of the wings 8 to the base-
sections into the radially-disposed slots or
kerfs 5, formed in the lower end of the post,
and to hold the sections in the said slots
to against displacement the upper ends of the
outer edges of the wings are angularly bent,
as shown at 10, to lie against the outer sur-
face of the post. Bearing against these bent
or folded portions is a clamping band or ring
15 12, which surrounds the post and holds the
wings securely united thereto, thus prevent-
ing casual disconnection of the post from the
base. The clamping-band is formed to cor-
respond with the shape given to the lower end
zo of the post and, as shown, in the present in-
stance is in form of a solid band wedged down
upon the post to engage the said angularly-
bent portions 10.
As shown in Fig. 1, the base of the post is
25 embedded in the ground with the lower end
of the post above the surface, whereby the
post will be securely anchored without em-
bedding any portion of the same, so that all
liability of decay or rotting away of any por-
30 tion of the post, such as ordinarily occurs
when the lower end of the post is embedded
in the ground, will be effectually avoided.
By this means we are enabled to dispense
with the use of the protective appliances com-
35 monly employed and to mount the post in
such manner that it will serve without dete-
rioration for a practically indefinite period.
By the construction of the base of two sec-
tions of sheet metal in the manner shown it
40 may not only be cheaply manufactured, but
is adapted to be firmly retained in place, as
the wings will prevent it from having any
turning movement, while the base-plate will
prevent uprooting of the posts by frost or
45 other climatic changes or disturbances.
If it should be desired at any time to sub-
stitute a more ornamental post for that in
use, this may be readily effected by simply
releasing the clamping-band and drawing the
50 post upward out of engagement with the
wings, whereupon the slotted end of the new
post may be slipped in position upon the base
and the ring applied to hold it secure.
While we have shown and described the
55 post as formed of separate pieces connected
together in the form of a cross and tapered
toward the upper end, it is obvious that we
may construct a post of a solid piece of tim-
ber of round, square, or any desired shape
6o and apply the herein-described base to the
same in the manner shown. It will also be
obvious that we may construct a post in the
manner described that will be suitable for
use as fence-posts, telegraph-poles, and all
65 supports wherein a strong, durable, and last-
ing post is desired and that a post so con-.structed insures lightness and easy handling,
which, together with the other advantages
herein enumerated, provides a general-pur-
pose post of great merit. 70
From the foregoing description, taken in
connection with the accompanying drawings,
it is thought that the construction, operation,
and advantages of our improved fence-post
will be readily apparent without requiring a 75
more extended explanation.
Various changes in the form, proportion,
and, the minor details of construction may be
resorted to without departing from the prin-
ciple or sacrificing any of the advantages of 8o
this invention.
Having thus described our invention, what
we claim as new, and desire to secure by Let-
ters Patent, is-
1. In combination with a post having ra- 85
dial slots at its lower end, a post-base com-
prising sections of sheet metal having wings
connected at their lower ends and fitted at
their upper ends in said radial slots, the outer
edges of the upper ends of the wings project- 90
ing from said slots and bent to lie against the
surface of the post, and means engaging the
bent portions of the wings for retaining said
wings in position in the slot.
2. A fence or other post, comprising a main 95
upright tapered piece, and two similarly-ta-
pered side pieces fixed one on each side to
said main piece and centrally disposed and
projecting laterally therefrom, to form in
cross - section substantially a Greek cross, ico
blocks fitted within the angles formed by said
pieces at the lower end of the post, and ra-
dial slots formed in the lower end of said post,
in combination with a base provided with
wings fitted in said slots and bent at an an- 105
gle to lie against the outer surface of the post,
means for retaining said wings in position in
the slots, and means for uniting the lower
ends of said wings, substantially as described.
3. A base for posts, &c., comprising two an- 11o
gularly - bent sheet - metal members placed
back to back and forming wings, the lower
ends of said wings being provided with
tongues, a base-plate provided with openings
through which the tongues are passed, there- 115
by connecting the lower ends of the wings to
a common base member, and means for con-
necting the upper ends of the wings to a post,
substantially as described.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set 120
our hands in presence of two subscribing wit-
nesses.
JOHN BEAZLEY.
WILLIAM H. BEAZLEY.
Witnesses to the signature of John Beaz-
ley:
C. W. PALMER,
J. E. DORJEN.
Witnesses to the signature of W. H. Beaz-
ley:
C. E. TRIBE,
A. A. RARTIN.
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Beazley, John & Beazley, William H. Fence-Post., patent, August 11, 1903; [Washington D.C.]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth508161/m1/3/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.