Richard A Gauthier

US Patent:

6401408, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Jan 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/772130

Inventors:

Carl I. Schwartz - Grand Blanc MI
Richard C. Kruyer - Grand Blanc MI
Richard A. Gauthier - Marlette MI

Assignee:

Plastics Research Corporation - Flint MI

International Classification:

E02D 574

US Classification:

52155, 52165, 52166, 248499, 248500

Abstract:

A stake having first and second generally planar members intersecting along a common longitudinal axis extending from a leading end adapted for ground penetration to a trailing end with a striking surface includes a plurality of steps toward the trailing end adapted for supporting posts of varying diameters. Support pads extend in a circumferential direction about the longitudinal axis from the steps to provide a support surface for securing a posts of varying diameters and/or shapes with a fastener. In one embodiment, the stake includes a number of holes extending through at least one of the first and second members and the first and second members include scalloped edges with a common apex at the leading end. In another embodiment, the second member includes a triangular portion with an apex displaced relative to the apex of the first member which may include a triangular or trapezoidal portion.

US Patent:

D4468686, Aug 21, 2001

Filed:

Sep 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

D/129251

Inventors:

Carl I. Schwartz - Grand Blanc MI
Richard C. Kruyer - Grand Blanc MI
Richard A. Gauthier - Marlette MI

Assignee:

Plastics Research Corporation - Flint MI

International Classification:

2501

US Classification:

D25131