Patent ID: 6910664
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: E04H,G09F

Abstract:
1. A removable sign support system for supporting a sign on ground, comprising: a) a substantially upright support post, configured to removably receive a sign post, having a substantially horizontal base affixed to a bottom thereof, a plurality of spikes downwardly extending from the base into the ground, and a lifting connection fixedly attached to the support post; b) a removal device, including a moveable column having a bottom end configured to bear upon a top surface of the ground near the base of the support post, and a lever arm pivotally attached to the moveable column at a pivot point, the lever arm being configured to pull the spikes upwardly out of the ground when rotated, by engaging and applying a substantially upward force upon the lifting connection; c) a driving rod, having a top end and a bottom end, configured to be inserted into the support post with the sign post removed therefrom, such that the bottom end contacts the horizontal base, and the top end extends above a top end of the support post; and d) a hammer, configured to strike the top end of the driving rod, so as to drive the base and spikes into the ground.