Patent ID: 6257557
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: E01F,E04H

Abstract:
In combination, a mounting plate having a fastening means to attach a support surface and a connecting means, a post extending from the mounting plate, and a cover shoe for enclosing the post and mounting plate;the cover shoe further comprising a first piece and a second piece wherein each of the pieces has a base portion, a middle portion, a top portion, and said base, middle, and top portions of each of said pieces having a first edge and a second edge;each of the pieces having an inner surface and an outer surface;a groove running axially on said inner surface of said base portion, and a projection extending from an edge of said mounting plate, and said projection being adapted to fit within said groove to securely, yet removably, maintain said pieces with said mounting plate;said first piece removably, yet securely, communicating with said second piece and enclosing said installed post and said mounting plate therebetween, and eliminating the necessity of field welding the mounting plate to the post.