Patent ID: 6918213
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: B29C,B29L,C08G,C09D,E01F,E04D,E04H

Abstract:
1. A pergola end cap for fitting on an end of a pergola beam, said beam having sides that extend along a longitudinal extent of the beam, comprising: an opening at one end of a length of said end cap for receiving an end of the end of the pergola beam; wherein said opening is operable for receiving less than most of the longitudinal extent of the beam; a collar substantially surrounding said opening, wherein said collar has an extent along said length of approximately less than 50% of said length; a beam extension portion extending along said length between said collar and a free end of said end cap opposite said opening, said beam extension portion having an exterior surface extent that contacts said collar on an opposite side of said collar from said opening, wherein said exterior surface extent visually appears to be an extension of a corresponding surface of the beam where the beam enters said opening; and wherein said collar extends outwardly in a direction perpendicular to said exterior surface extent.