Patent ID: 8590856
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A post support, comprising: a socket comprising: a dome-shaped web welded to said socket along said lower edge of a plurality of said socket walls, wherein said web extends outwardly beyond said four socket walls and wherein a top of said web lies within said socket, said top having a height above said lower edge but below said first elevated distance; a dome pivotally connected to said web; and a blade portion welded to said dome, said blade portion comprising a plurality of blades; said socket comprising vertical reinforcement lines stamped on at least one of said socket walls and protruding outwardly from said socket, wherein said reinforcement lines extend from said lower edge to a second elevated distance, said second elevated distance being greater than said height of said top but less than said first elevated distance, and wherein said socket is a unitary piece of material, folded to form said four substantially perpendicular socket walls and clamping tabs.