Patent ID: 6619610
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: E04H,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for receiving ballast material for anchoring a stanchion of a free standing structure, comprising:a) an elongated cylindrical sleeve, said sleeve having a first upper end and a second lower end, said sleeve having a throughbore therein, said throughbore being open on each of said first and second ends, said sleeve having a cylindrical wall; b) said wall having a cavity therein, said cavity for receiving ballast material; c) an enlarged base disposed on said lower end of said sleeve, said base having a top side and a bottom side; d) an inlet disposed on said sleeve whereby ballast material can be inserted therein; e) an outlet disposed on said base whereby ballast material can be removed therefrom; f) a securing ring disposed on said lower end of said sleeve whereby the stanchion can be secured thereon; and, g) a securing cord disposed on said securing ring whereby the stanchion can be secured therein.