Patent ID: 6481364
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: A01K,B63B,B64F,E02B,E02D,E04H

Abstract:
An anchoring device, includinga hammer element and a stake element, each having a longitudinal axis and connected together with their respective longitudinal axes aligned, said hammer element comprising a tubular member with opposed and closed top and bottom ends, said bottom end having an opening therein, said stake element having an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion extending at least partially through the opening in the bottom end of the hammer element to allow the hammer element and stake element to move axially relative to each other, and at least one stop element fixedly attached to a section of the upper portion, said stop element upon engaging an end of the hammer element preventing further axial movement in a selected direction, said tubular member having a predetermined inside cross-sectional size and configuration and there are a pair of spaced apart bushing members fixedly attached to the section of the upper portion of the stake element, said bushing members each having a cross-sectional size and configuration that is substantially the same as the inside cross-sectional size and configuration of the tubular member to enable the hammer and stake elements to move relative to each other and maintain the alignment of their longitudinal axes.