Brian P Mcgarry

US Patent:

54215560, Jun 6, 1995

Filed:

Mar 2, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/024750

Inventors:

Mark E. Dodge - Ashland OH
Michael A. Fiume - Tallmadge OH
Brian K. McGarry - Wadsworth OH

Assignee:

Associated Materials Inc. - Akron OH

International Classification:

E04H 1714

US Classification:

256 1

Abstract:

A plastic fence post and cap are secured to each other by a spring tab arrangement which is completely concealed after assembly. In one embodiment, a bottom section of the cap fits over the end of the post and tabs projecting inwardly from opposed panels of the bottom section extend into holes extending through opposed sides of the post. In a second embodiment, a bottom part of the cap is received within the tubular post and has outwardly extending tabs that spring into recesses provided along inner sidewall surfaces of the post.