Fence post flush mount

A fence post mount device comprising: a base having at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs attached to each other through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base.

BACKGROUND

Field of Invention

Embodiments disclosed herein relate, in general, to a post support, and more particularly, to a mounting device for a fence post.

Description of Related Art

Post structures have been in use for years. Conventional posts are made of wood, metal or other materials that are directly mounted onto the ground surface. Regardless of the material used to construct the post, the post generally has a uniform cross-sectional shape (e.g., square, rectangular, or circular) and size. Further, the posts supporting a wall typically have a mount driven below the depth of the ground/concrete, and the post can telescope into or onto the mount. Such mounts are sized to accommodate only a particular size of a post and further handle much less load.

Moreover, conventional base of a post mount is designed such that the post mounted on the base is tightened at the bottom, however, the post has an additional clearance at the top of the base (depending on the draft angle). Such design causes the post mounted onto the base to easily pull out and loosen when a load is applied to the post, especially, for example, when a gate is installed using the post mount, where the gate is opened and closed continuously.

Therefore, it is desirable to have a fence post mount device that can pressure fit different sized fence posts and further provide better structural strength to the posts.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fence post mount device comprising: a base, wherein the base comprises at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs such that each collet leg is attached to an adjacent collet leg through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet from a proximal end of the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base circumscribing the first universal collet; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches between the each of the adjacent collet legs are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base; and a plurality of attachment grooves, provided at each corner of the base, to attach the base to a surface by using a plurality of attachment tools.

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fence post mount device comprising: a base, wherein the base comprises at least one cavity; a first universal collet having a plurality of collet legs such that each collet leg is attached to an adjacent collet leg through at least one of a plurality of separation notches, wherein a distal end of the first universal collet is inserted into the cavity from a proximal end of the base; a first cap nut inserted into the first universal collet from a proximal end of the first universal collet; a post inserted into the cavity of the base circumscribing the first universal collet; a full thread nut threaded into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches between the each of the adjacent collet legs are broken when the full thread nut is tightened into the first cap nut and each of the collet legs of the first universal collet deforms an inner wall of the post such that the post is securely locked within the cavity of the base; a plurality of attachment grooves, provided at each corner of the base, to attach the base to a surface by using a plurality of attachment tools; and a plurality of base covers, provided to cover the base.

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method of installing a post using a fence post mount device, the method comprising steps of: inserting a first universal collet into a cavity of a base from a proximal end of the base, wherein the first universal collet comprises a plurality of collet legs such that each collet leg is attached to an adjacent collet leg through at least one of a plurality of separation notches; inserting a first cap nut into the first universal collet from a proximal end of the first universal collet; inserting a post into the cavity of the base circumscribing the first universal collet; threading a full thread nut into the first cap nut from a distal end of the base through an opening; tightening the full thread nut, wherein each of the plurality of separation notches between the each of the adjacent collet legs are broken when the full thread nut is threaded into the first cap nut; and securing the base to a surface by using a plurality of attachment tools tightened into a plurality of attachment grooves provided at each corner of the base.

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a fence post mount device having an adjustable structure for accommodating posts of different sizes with different sized collets. An internal structure of the fence post mount device may split into four corners of a post when a full thread nut is tightened.

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a fence post mount device having an adjustable structure for accommodating a 2 inches post.

Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a fence post mount device having an adjustable structure for accommodating a 2.5 inches post.

Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fence post mount device having an adjustable structure for accommodating posts of different sizes with different sized collets.

These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.

The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.

While embodiments of the present invention are described herein by way of example using several illustrative drawings, those skilled in the art will recognize the present invention is not limited to the embodiments or drawings described. It should be understood the drawings and the detailed description thereto are not intended to limit the present invention to the particular form disclosed, but to the contrary, the present invention is to cover all modification, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of embodiments of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with an exemplary fence post mount device. Embodiments of the present invention are not limited to any particular type of fence post mount device. Those skilled in the art will recognize the disclosed techniques may be used in any fence post mount device in which it is desirable to mount different sized post on a surface by using the fence post mount device.

The term “proximal end” and variations thereof, as used herein, refers to a reference position of components indicating away from a surface on which the fence post mount device is to be installed.

The term “distal end” and variations thereof, as used herein, refers to a reference position of components facing towards the surface on which the fence post mount device is to be installed.

FIG. 1Aillustrates an assembled perspective view of a fence post mount device100to mount a 2 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The fence post mount device100comprises base covers102a-102b, a first universal collet104, a first cap nut106, and a second cap nut108, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The base covers102a-102b, the first universal collet104, the first cap nut106, and the second cap nut108may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base covers102a-102b, the first universal collet104, the first cap nut106, and the second cap nut108may be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the base covers102a-102bmay be used to cover the fence post mount device100when assembled and mounted on a surface. According to embodiments of the present invention, the surface may be, but not limited to, a ground, a footpath, a floor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the surface including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 1Billustrates an exploded perspective view of the fence post mount device100to mount the 2 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The fence post mount device100comprises the base covers102a-102b, the first universal collet104, the first cap nut106, the second cap nut108, a base110, a full thread nut112, a washer114, and an attachment plug116. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the base110may comprise a proximal end118and a distal end120. The proximal end118of the base110may further comprise a cavity122that may be provided to accept the first universal collet104. According to embodiments of the present invention, a shape of the cavity122may be, but not limited to, a rectangle, a square, a circle, and so forth. In an embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the cavity122may be according to a shape of a post that may be required to be mounted using the fence post mount device100.

The distal end120of the base110may comprise an opening124for accepting the full thread nut112, in an embodiment of the present invention. The full thread nut112may be configured to be threaded into the first cap nut106through the washer114, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the full thread nut112may be configured to be threaded into the second cap nut108through the washer114. Further, the base110may comprise attachment grooves126a-126d(hereinafter referred to as the attachment groove126) at each corner of the base110. The attachment grooves126may be designed to accept at least one of attachment tools (not shown), according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the attachment tool may be for example, but not limited to, a screw, a nail, a nut, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the attachment tools including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of securing the base110to the surface.

According to embodiments of the present invention, the first universal collet104may comprise a distal end128and a proximal end130. In an exemplary scenario, if a 2 inches× 1/16 inches post is to be mounted using the fence post mount device100, then the distal end128of the first universal collet104may be inserted into the cavity122of the base110. The first cap nut106may be inserted from the proximal end130of the first universal collet104. Further, the 2 inches× 1/16 inches post may be inserted into the cavity122such that the 2 inches× 1/16 inches post circumscribes the first universal collet104, in an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the full thread nut112may be inserted through the opening124provided at the distal end120of the base110and threaded into the first cap nut106, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In another exemplary scenario, if a 2 inches×⅛ inches post is to be mounted using the fence post mount device100, then the proximal end130of the first universal collet104may be inserted into the cavity122of the base110. Further, the second cap nut108may be inserted from the distal end128of the first universal collet104. Furthermore, the 2 inches×⅛ inches post may be inserted into the cavity122such that the 2 inches×⅛ inches post circumscribes the first universal collet104, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the full thread nut112may be inserted through the opening124provided at the distal end120of the base110and threaded into the second cap nut108, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to embodiments of the present invention, the base covers102a-102bmay be used to cover the base110of the fence post mount device100when assembled and mounted on a surface. The base covers102a-102bmay be attached to each other using the attachment plug116, as discussed in theFIG. 1A. In an embodiment of the present invention, the attachment plug116may be, but not limited to, a plastic push pin, a polyvinyl plug, a plastic plug, and so forth. In another embodiment of the present invention, the attachment plug116may be a snap lock plug that may be capable of locking the base covers102a-102bwhen the base covers102a-102bare pushed horizontally towards each other. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the attachment plug116including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of attaching the base covers102a-102b.

FIG. 1Cillustrates an enlarged top view of the fence post mount device100to mount the 2 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end128of the first universal collet104may be inserted into the cavity122of the base110, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the proximal end130of the first universal collet104may be designed to receive the first cap nut106, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 2A-2Dillustrate different views of the first cap nut106of the fence post mount device100to mount the 2 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 2Aillustrates a perspective view of the first cap nut106, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first cap nut106may be a 2 inches× 1/16 inches cap nut designed to be used for mounting a 2 inches× 1/16 inches post (as shown inFIG. 16A). The first cap nut106may comprise a proximal end200, a distal end202and a longitudinal groove204, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a width of the proximal end200of the first cap nut106may be greater than a width of the distal end202of the first cap nut106. Further, the first cap nut106may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first cap nut106may be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F. In an embodiment of the present invention, a shape of the first cap nut106may be trapezoid.

FIG. 2Billustrates a top view of the first cap nut106, according to an embodiment of the present invention. A width of the proximal end200of the first cap nut106may be 1.450 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the longitudinal groove204may be provided at a center of the proximal end200of the first cap nut106. The longitudinal groove204may be a threaded groove that may be capable of accepting the full thread nut112, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the proximal end200of the first cap nut106may have curved edges at each corner. The curved edges may have a true radius of 0.125 millimeter (mm), in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2Cillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the first cap nut106, according to an embodiment of the present invention. A height of the first cap nut106may be 0.563 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the first cap nut106may comprise sides that may be slanted from the proximal end200towards the distal end202. The angle of each of the slanted sides may be 15° with respect to a vertical axis of the first cap nut106, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2Dillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the first cap nut106, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end202of the first cap nut106may have curved edge at a junction where the slanted sides of the first cap nut106meets with the distal end202of the first cap nut106. The curved edge may have a radius of 0.015 mm, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the longitudinal groove204may have a class 2B Unified Coarse Pitch (UNC) thread having a nominal size and a thread per inch of ⅜-16, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 3A-3Dillustrate different views of the second cap nut108of the fence post mount device100to mount the 2 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 3Aillustrates a perspective view of the second cap nut108, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The second cap nut108may be a 2 inches×⅛ inches cap nut designed to be used for mounting a 2 inches×⅛ inches post. The second cap nut108may comprise a proximal end300, a distal end302and a longitudinal groove304, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a width of the proximal end300of the second cap nut108may be greater than a width of the distal end302of the second cap nut108. Further, the second cap nut108may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second cap nut108may be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F. In an embodiment of the present invention, a shape of the second cap nut108may be trapezoid.

FIG. 3Billustrates a top view of the second cap nut108, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The width of the proximal end300of the second cap nut108may be 1.210 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the longitudinal groove304may be provided at a center of the proximal end300of the second cap nut108. The longitudinal groove304may be a threaded groove that may be capable of accepting the full thread nut112, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the proximal end300of the second cap nut108may have curved edges at each corner. The curved edges may have a true radius of 0.125 mm, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3Cillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the second cap nut108, according to an embodiment of the present invention. A height of the second cap nut108may be 0.563 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the second cap nut108may comprise sides that may be slanted from the proximal end300towards the distal end302. The angle of each of the slanted sides may be 15° with respect to a vertical axis of the second cap nut108, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3Dillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the second cap nut108, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end302of the second cap nut108may have a curved edge at a junction where the slanted sides of the second cap nut108meets with the distal end302of the second cap nut108. The curved edge may have a radius of 0.015 mm, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the longitudinal groove304may have a class 2B UNC thread having a nominal size and a thread per inch of ⅜-16, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 4A-4Fillustrate different views of the first universal collet104of the fence post mount device100to mount the 2 inches post, according to embodiments of the present invention.FIG. 4Aillustrates a perspective view of the first universal collet104, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first universal collet104may comprise collet legs400a-400d(hereinafter referred to as the collet leg400), according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg400may be a L-shaped leg attached to the adjacent collet leg400to form a rectangular shaped first universal collet104having an opening at both the distal end128and the proximal end130.

FIG. 4Billustrates a top view of the first universal collet104, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each of the collet leg400may be attached to the adjacent collet leg400through at least one of a separation notches402a-402d, according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg400may have a slanted inner wall that may extend vertically downwards from the proximal end130to a transition point404(as shown inFIG. 4D). A length of the slanted inner wall from a surface of the proximal end130to the transition point404may be 0.837 inches (as shown inFIG. 4D). According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg400may have a slanted inner wall that may extend vertically downwards from the distal end128to the transition point404. A length of the slanted inner wall from a surface of the distal end128to the transition point404may be 0.601 inches (as shown inFIG. 4D). Further, an angle of each of the slanted inner wall may be 15° with respect to a vertical axis of the first universal collet104, according to embodiments of the present invention. The proximal end130of the first universal collet104may be designed to receive the first cap nut106for mounting the 2 inches× 1/16 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Further, an outer width of the first universal collet104may be 1.675 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. An inner width of the first universal collet104at the surface of the proximal end130may be 1.125 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, an inner width of the first universal collet104at the transition point may be 0.803 inches, according to embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4Cillustrates a bottom view of the first universal collet104, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end128of the first universal collet104may be designed to receive the second cap nut108for mounting the 2 inches×⅛ inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. An inner width of the first universal collet104at the surface of the distal end128may be 1.125 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4Dillustrates a side view of the first universal collet104, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg400may have a slanted inner wall that may extend vertically downwards from the proximal end130to the transition point404, as discussed in theFIG. 4B. A length of the slanted inner wall from a surface of the proximal end130to the transition point404may be 0.837 inches. According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg400may have a slanted inner wall that may extend vertically downwards from the distal end128to the transition point404. A length of the slanted inner wall from a surface of the distal end128to the transition point404may be 0.601 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4Eillustrates a side perspective view of the first universal collet104, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the collet leg400amay be attached to the adjacent collet leg400bthrough the separation notch402a, according to embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 4Fillustrates an enlarged view of the separation notch402aof the first universal collet104, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The separation notch402amay be a breakable notch that may be configured to be broken by a force applied by the collet leg400on each of the slanted inner walls of the first universal collet104when the first cap nut106is tightened, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the separation notch402amay be a breakable notch that may be configured to be broken by a force applied by the collet leg400on each of the slanted inner walls of the first universal collet104when the second cap nut108is tightened.

FIGS. 5A-5Eillustrate different views of the base500of the fence post mount device100to mount the 2 inches post, according to embodiments of the present invention.FIG. 5Aillustrates a perspective view of the base500, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the base500may comprise a proximal end502and a distal end504. The proximal end502of the base500may further comprise a cavity506that may be provided to accept the first universal collet104. According to embodiments of the present invention, a shape of the cavity506may be, but not limited to, a rectangle, a square, a circle, and so forth. In an embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the cavity506may be according to a shape of a post that may be required to be mounted using the fence post mount device100. The distal end504of the base500may comprise an opening508(as shown inFIG. 5B) for accepting the full thread nut112, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the base500may comprise attachment grooves510a-510d(hereinafter referred to as the attachment grooves510) at each corner of the base500. The attachment grooves510may be designed to accept at least one attachment tool (not shown) to attach the base500with a surface, according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the base500may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base500may be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the base500including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 5Billustrates a bottom view of the base500, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end504of the base500may comprise the opening508for accepting the full thread nut112, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a diameter of the opening508may be 0.377 inches (as shown inFIG. 5C). Further, the base500may comprise the attachment grooves510at each corner of the base500. The attachment grooves510may be designed to accept at least one attachment tool (not shown) to attach the base500with a surface, as discussed, according to embodiments of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a diameter of the attachment grooves510may be 0.332 inches (as shown in theFIG. 5C).

FIG. 5Cillustrates a top view of the base500, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The cavity506of the base500may include a support nut512, in an embodiment of the present invention. The support nut512may have a shape similar to the first cap nut106, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, a shape of the support nut512may be similar to the second cap nut108. Further, the support nut512may be manufactured integrally with the cavity506of the base500, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the support nut512may be manually attached during installation of a post using the fence post mount device100.

Furthermore, the cavity506may have an inner wall514extending vertically downwards towards the distal end504of the base500. In an embodiment of the present invention, each corner of the inner wall514and a surface of the cavity506along each of the corner may include an angled depression516. The angled depression516may be capable of coring an outer wall of a post that is to be installed using the fence post mount device100, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the angled depression516may allow the first universal collet104to deform an inner wall of the post when tightened by using the full thread nut112thus securely locking the post inserted into the cavity506of the base500, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a width of the cavity506may be 2.018 inches. Further, a length between the two corresponding attachment grooves510may be 4.625 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5Dillustrates a side view of the base500, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a total width of the base500may be 5.750 inches. Further, a total height of the base500from the proximal end502to the distal end504may be 1.625 inches. Furthermore, a height of the cavity506may be 1.250 inches, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5Eillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the base500, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The cross-sectional view illustrates that the first universal collet104is inserted into the cavity506of the base500. Further, the first universal collet104is attached with a full thread nut112inserted from the distal end504of the base500.

FIGS. 6A-6Gillustrate different views of the base covers102a-102bof the fence post mount device100to mount the 2 inches post, according to embodiments of the present invention.FIG. 6Aillustrates a perspective view of the base cover102aof the base covers102a-102b, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The base cover102amay comprise a top surface600, a bottom surface602, side faces604a-604cand pin lips606a-606b, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the pin lip606amay comprise a pin hole608aand the pin lip606bmay comprise a pin hole608b. The pin hole608aand the pin hole608bmay be capable of accepting the attachment plug116(as shown in theFIG. 1B). As discussed, the attachment plug116may be, but not limited to, a plastic push pin, a polyvinyl plug, a plastic plug, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the attachment plug116including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of attaching the base covers102a-102b.

Further, the top surface600of the base cover102amay comprise an opening610that may be designed to accommodate a 2 inches post, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the base covers102a-102bmay be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the base covers102a-102bincluding known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 6Billustrates a top view of the base cover102a, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a length of the side face604bmay be 6 inches. The opening610may have a total length and a total width of 2.030 inches when the base covers102a-102bare locked together by pushing the base covers102a-102bhorizontally towards each other.

FIG. 6Cillustrates a side view of the base cover102a, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a length of the side face604aand the side face604cmay be 3 inches. A height of each of the side faces604a-604cmay be 1 inch, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, a total height of the base cover102amay be 1.750 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6Dillustrates a front view of the base cover102a, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The base cover102amay be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F having a thickness of 0.100 inch, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6Eillustrates a perspective view of the base covers102a-102b, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pin hole608aof the pin lip606aand the pin hole608bof the pin lip606bmay be capable of accepting at least one attachment plug116. Further, the base covers102a-102bmay be locked together by pushing the base covers102a-102bhorizontally towards each other.

FIG. 6Fillustrates a side view of the base covers102a-102bin an assembled position, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6Gillustrates a bottom view of the base covers102a-102bin the assembled position, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The base covers102a-102bmay be locked together by pushing the base covers102a-102bhorizontally towards each other. Further, a total width of the assembled base covers102-102bmay be 6 inches, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the opening610of the assembled base covers102a-102bmay have a total length and a total width of 2.030 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7Aillustrates an assembled perspective view of a fence post mount device700to mount a 2.5 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The fence post mount device700comprises base covers702a-702b, a second universal collet704, a third cap nut706, and a fourth cap nut708, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The base covers702a-702b, the second universal collet704, the third cap nut706, and the fourth cap nut708may be made up of material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base covers702a-702b, the second universal collet704, the third cap nut706and the fourth cap nut708may be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the base covers702a-702bmay be used to cover the fence post mount device700when assembled and mounted on a surface. According to embodiments of the present invention, the surface may be, but not limited to, a ground, a footpath, a floor, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the surface including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 7Billustrates an exploded perspective view of the fence post mount device700to mount the 2.5 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The fence post mount device700comprises the base covers702a-702b, the second universal collet704, the third cap nut706, the fourth cap nut708, a base710, a full thread nut712, a washer714, and an attachment plug716. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the base710may comprise a proximal end718and a distal end720. The proximal end718of the base710may further comprise a cavity722that may be provided to accept the second universal collet704. According to embodiments of the present invention, a shape of the cavity722may be, but not limited to, a rectangle, a square, a circle, and so forth. In an embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the cavity722may be according to a shape of a post that may be required to be mounted using the fence post mount device700.

The distal end720of the base710may comprise an opening724for accepting the full thread nut712, in an embodiment of the present invention. The full thread nut712may be configured to be threaded into the third cap nut706, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the full thread nut712may be configured to be threaded into the fourth cap nut708through the washer714. Further, the base710may comprise attachment grooves726a-726d(hereinafter referred to as the attachment grooves726) at each corner of the base710. The attachment grooves726may be designed to accept at least one of attachment tool (not shown), according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the attachment tool may be for example, but not limited to, a screw, a nail, a nut, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the attachment tools including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of securing the base710on the surface.

According to embodiments of the present invention, the second universal collet704may comprise a distal end728and a proximal end730. In an exemplary scenario, if a 2.5 inches× 1/16 inches post is to be mounted using the fence post mount device700, then the distal end728of the second universal collet704may be inserted into the cavity722of the base710. The third cap nut706may be inserted from the proximal end730of the second universal collet704. Further, the 2.5 inches× 1/16 inches post may be inserted into the cavity722such that the 2.5 inches× 1/16 inches post circumscribes the second universal collet704, in an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the full thread nut712may be inserted through the opening724provided at the distal end720of the base710and threaded into the third cap nut706, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In another exemplary scenario, if a 2.5 inches×⅛ inches post is to be mounted using the fence post mount device700, then the proximal end730of the second universal collet704may be inserted into the cavity722of the base710. Further, the fourth cap nut708may be inserted from the distal end728of the second universal collet704. Furthermore, the 2.5 inches×⅛ inches post may be inserted into the cavity722such that the 2.5 inches×⅛ inches post circumscribes the second universal collet704, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the full thread nut712may be inserted through the opening724provided at the distal end720of the base710and threaded into the fourth cap nut708, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to embodiments of the present invention, the base covers702a-702bmay be used to cover the base of the fence post mount device700when assembled and mounted on a surface. The base covers702a-702bmay be attached to each other using the attachment plug716, as discussed in theFIG. 7A. In an embodiment of the present invention, the attachment plug716may be, but not limited to, a plastic push pin, a polyvinyl plug, a plastic plug, and so forth. In an embodiment of the present invention, the attachment plug716may be a snap lock plug that may be capable of locking the base covers702a-702bwhen the base covers702a-702bare pushed horizontally towards each other. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the attachment plug716including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of attaching the base covers702a-702b.

FIG. 7Cillustrates an enlarged top view of the fence post mount device700to mount the 2.5 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end728of the second universal collet704may be inserted into the cavity722of the base710, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the proximal end730of the second universal collet704may be designed to receive the third cap nut706, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 8A-8Dillustrate different views of the third cap nut706of the fence post mount device700to mount the 2.5 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 8Aillustrates a perspective view of the first cap nut806, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The third cap nut706may be a 2.5 inches× 1/16 inches cap nut designed to be used for mounting the 2.5 inches× 1/16 inches post (not shown). The third cap nut706may comprise a proximal end800, a distal end802and a longitudinal groove804, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a width of the proximal end800of the third cap nut706may be greater than a width of the distal end802of the third cap nut706. Further, the third cap nut706may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the third cap nut706may be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F. In an embodiment of the present invention, a shape of the third cap nut706may be trapezoid.

FIG. 8Billustrates a top view of the third cap nut706, according to an embodiment of the present invention. A width of the proximal end800of the third cap nut706may be 1.950 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the longitudinal groove804may be provided at a center of the proximal end800of the third cap nut706. The longitudinal groove804may be a threaded groove that may be capable of accepting the full thread nut712, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the proximal end800of the third cap nut706may have curved edges at each corner. The curved edges may have a true radius of 0.125 mm, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8Cillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the third cap nut706, according to an embodiment of the present invention. A height of the third cap nut706may be 0.563 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the third cap nut706may comprise sides that may be slanted from the proximal end800towards the distal end802of the third cap nut706. The angle of each of the slanted sides may be 15° with respect to a vertical axis of the third cap nut706, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8Dillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the third cap nut706, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end802of the third cap nut706may have curved edge at a junction where the slanted sides of the third cap nut706meets with the distal end802of the third cap nut706. The curved edge may have a radius of 0.015 mm, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the longitudinal groove804may have a class 2B UNC thread having a nominal size and thread per inch of ⅜-16, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 9A-9Dillustrate different views of the fourth cap nut708of the fence post mount device700to mount the 2.5 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 9Aillustrates a perspective view of the fourth cap nut708, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The fourth cap nut708may be a 2.5 inches×⅛ inches cap nut designed to be used for mounting a 2.5 inches×⅛ inches post. The fourth cap nut708may comprise a proximal end900, a distal end902and a longitudinal groove904, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a width of the proximal end900of the fourth cap nut708may be greater than a width of the distal end902of the fourth cap nut708. Further, the fourth cap nut708may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fourth cap nut708may be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F. In an embodiment of the present invention, a shape of the fourth cap nut708may be trapezoid.

FIG. 9Billustrates a top view of the fourth cap nut708, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The width of the proximal end900of the fourth cap nut708may be 1.710 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the longitudinal groove904may be provided at a center of the proximal end900of the fourth cap nut708. The longitudinal groove904may be a threaded groove that may be capable of accepting the full thread nut712, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the proximal end900of the fourth cap nut708may include curved edges at each corner. The curved edges may have a true radius of 0.125 mm, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9Cillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the fourth cap nut708, according to an embodiment of the present invention. A height of the fourth cap nut708may be 0.563 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the fourth cap nut708may comprise sides that may be slanted from the proximal end900towards the distal end902. The angle of each of the slanted sides may be 15° with respect to a vertical axis of the fourth cap nut708, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9Dillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the fourth cap nut708, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end902of the fourth cap nut708may have a curved edge at a junction where the slanted sides of the fourth cap nut708meets with the distal end902of the fourth cap nut708. The curved edge may have a radius of 0.015 mm, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the longitudinal groove904may have a class 2B UNC thread having a nominal size and thread per inch of ⅜-16, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 10A-10Fillustrate different views of the second universal collet704of the fence post mount device700to mount the 2.5 inches post, according to embodiments of the present invention.FIG. 10Aillustrates a perspective view of the second universal collet704, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The second universal collet704may comprise collet legs1000a-1000d(hereinafter referred to as the collet leg1000), according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg1000may be a L-shaped leg attached to the adjacent collet leg1000to form a rectangular shaped first universal collet704having an opening at both the distal end728and the proximal end730.

FIG. 10Billustrates a side perspective view of the second universal collet704, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Each of the collet leg1000may be attached to the adjacent collet leg1000through at least one of a separation notches1002a-1002d, according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg1000may have a slanted inner wall that may extend vertically downwards from the proximal end730to a transition point1004. A length of the slanted inner wall from a surface of the proximal end730to the transition point1004may be 0.836 inches (as shown inFIG. 10D). According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg1000may have a slanted inner wall that may extend vertically downwards from the distal end728to the transition point1004. A length of the slanted inner wall from a surface of the distal end728to the transition point1004may be 0.602 inches (as shown inFIG. 10D). Further, an angle of each of the slanted inner wall may be 15° with respect to a vertical axis of the universal collet704, according to embodiments of the present invention. The proximal end730of the second universal collet704may be designed to receive the third cap nut706for mounting the 2.5 inches× 1/16 inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Further, an outer width of the second universal collet704may be 2.175 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. An inner width of the second universal collet704at the surface of the proximal end730may be 1.750 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, an inner width of the second universal collet704at the transition point may be 1.302 inches, according to embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 10Cillustrates a bottom view of the second universal collet704, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end728of the second universal collet704may be designed to receive the fourth cap nut708for mounting the 2.5 inches×⅛ inches post, according to an embodiment of the present invention. An inner width of the second universal collet704at the surface of the distal end728may be 1.625 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10Dillustrates a side view of the second universal collet704, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg1000may have a slanted inner wall that may extend vertically downwards from the proximal end730to the transition point1004, as discussed in theFIG. 10B. A length of the slanted inner wall from a surface of the proximal end730to the transition point1004may be 0.836 inches. According to embodiments of the present invention, each of the collet leg1000may have a slanted inner wall that may extend vertically downwards from the distal end728to the transition point1004. A length of the slanted inner wall from a surface of the distal end728to the transition point1004may be 0.602 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10Eillustrates a side perspective view of the second universal collet704, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the collet leg1000amay be attached to the adjacent collet leg1000bthrough the separation notch1002a, according to embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 10Fillustrates an enlarged view of the separation notch1002aof the second universal collet704, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The separation notch1002amay be a breakable notch that may be configured to be broken by a force applied by the collet leg1000on the slanted inner walls of the second universal collet704when the third cap nut706is tightened, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the separation notch1002amay be a breakable notch that may be configured to be broken by a force applied by the collet leg1000on the slanted inner walls of the second universal collet704when the fourth cap nut708is tightened.

FIGS. 11A-11Eillustrate different views of the base1100of the fence post mount device700to mount the 2.5 inches post, according to embodiments of the present invention.FIG. 11Aillustrates a perspective view of the base1100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the base1100may comprise a proximal end1102and a distal end1104. The proximal end1102of the base1100may further comprise a cavity1106that may be provided to accept the second universal collet704. According to embodiments of the present invention, a shape of the cavity1106may be, but not limited to, a rectangle, a square, a circle, and so forth. In an embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the cavity1106may be according to a shape of a post that may be required to be mounted using the fence post mount device700. The distal end1104of the base1100may comprise an opening1108(as shown inFIG. 11B) for accepting the full thread nut712, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, the base1100may comprise attachment grooves1110a-1110d(hereinafter referred to as the attachment grooves1110) at each corner of the base1100. The attachment grooves1110may be designed to accept at least one attachment tool (not shown) to attach the base1100with a surface, according to embodiments of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the base1100may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base1100may be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the base1100including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 11Billustrates a bottom view of the base1100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The distal end1104of the base1100may comprise the opening1108for accepting the full thread nut712, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a diameter of the opening1108may be 0.377 inches (as shown inFIG. 11C). Further, the base1100may comprise the attachment grooves1110at each corner of the base1100. The attachment grooves1110may be designed to accept at least one attachment tool (not shown) to attach the base1100with a surface, according to embodiments of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a diameter of the attachment grooves1110may be 0.344 inches (as shown in theFIG. 11C).

FIG. 11Cillustrates a top view of the base1100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The cavity1106of the base1100may include a support nut1112, in an embodiment of the present invention. The support nut1112may have a shape similar to the third cap nut706, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the support nut1112may be similar to the fourth cap nut708. Further, the support nut1112may be manufactured integrally with the cavity1106of the base1100, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the support nut1112may be manually attached during installation of a post using the fence post mount device700.

Furthermore, the cavity1106may have an inner wall1114extending vertically downwards towards the distal end1104of the base1100. In an embodiment of the present invention, each corner of the inner wall1114and a surface of the cavity1106along each of the corner may include an angled depression1116. The angled depression1116may be capable of coring an outer wall of a post that is to be installed using the fence post mount device700, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the angled depression1116may allow the second universal collet704to deform an inside of the post when tightened by using the full thread nut712thus securely locking the post inserted into the cavity1106of the base1100, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a width of the cavity1106may be 2.530 inches. Further, a length between the two corresponding attachment grooves1110may be 4.625 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11Dillustrates a side view of the base1100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a total width of the base1100may be 5.750 inches. Further, a total height of the base1100from the proximal end1102to the distal end1104may be 1.625 inches. Furthermore, a height of the cavity1106may be 1.250 inches, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11Eillustrates a cross-sectional side view of the base1100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The cross-sectional view illustrates that the second universal collet704is inserted into the cavity1106of the base1100. Further, the second universal collet704is attached with a full thread nut712inserted into the base1100from the distal end1104of the base1100.

FIGS. 12A-12Gillustrate different views of the base covers702a-702bof the fence post mount device700to mount the 2.5 inches post, according to embodiments of the present invention.FIG. 12Aillustrates a perspective view of the base cover702aof the base covers702a-702b, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The base cover702amay comprise a top surface1200, a bottom surface1202, side faces1204a-1204cand pin lips1206a-1206b, according to embodiments of the present invention. Further, the pin lip1206amay comprise a pin hole1208aand the pin lip1206bmay comprise a pin hole1208b. The pin hole1208aand the pin hole1208bmay be capable of accepting the attachment plug716(as shown in theFIG. 7B). As discussed, the attachment plug716may be, but not limited to, a plastic push pin, a polyvinyl plug, a plastic plug, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the attachment plug716including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies that may be capable of attaching the base covers702a-702b.

Further, the top surface1200of the base cover702amay comprise an opening1210that may be designed to accommodate a 2.5 inches post, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the base covers702a-702bmay be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the base covers702a-702bincluding known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 12Billustrates a top view of the base cover702a, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a length of the side face1204bmay be 6 inches. The opening1210may have a total length and a total width of 2.530 inches when the plurality of base covers702a-702bare locked together by pushing the base covers702a-702bhorizontally towards each other.

FIG. 12Cillustrates a side view of the base cover702a, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, a length of the side face1204aand the side face1204cmay be 3 inches. A height of each of the side faces1204a-1204cmay be 1 inch, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, a total height of the base cover702amay be 1.750 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12Dillustrates a front view of the base cover702a, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The base cover702amay be made up of an aluminum 380.0-F having a thickness of 0.100 inch, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12Eillustrates a perspective view of the base covers702a-702b, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The pin hole1208aof the pin lip1206aand the pin hole1208bof the pin lip1206bmay be capable of accepting the attachment plug716. Further, the base covers702a-702bmay be locked together by pushing the base covers702a-702bhorizontally towards each other.

FIG. 12Fillustrates a side view of the base covers702a-702bin an assembled position, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12Gillustrates a bottom view of the base covers702a-702bin an assembled position, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The base covers702a-702bmay be locked together by pushing the base covers702a-702bhorizontally towards each other. Further, a total width of the assembled base covers702-702bmay be 6 inches, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Furthermore, the opening1210of the assembled base covers702a-702bmay have a total length and a total width of 2.530 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13illustrates a perspective view of a housing1300of the fence post mount device100and/or the fence post mount device700, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The housing1300may be used to enclose all components of the fence post mount device100, in an embodiment of the present invention. The housing1300may be used to enclose all components of the fence post mount device700, in another embodiment of the present invention. The housing1300may comprise a covering box1302and a label1304. Further, the covering1302may comprise a proximal face1306and a distal face1308. The covering box1302may be, but not limited to, a square box, a rectangular box, and so forth. Further, a length of the covering box1302may be 6.75 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, a height of the covering box1302may be 3.25 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the label1304may be provided on the distal face1308of the housing1300. In an embodiment for the present invention, the label1304may be used to display, but not limited to, a branding name, an assembly instruction, and so forth.

FIGS. 14A-14Cillustrate different views of a washer1400of the fence post mount device100and/or the fence post mount device700, according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 14Aillustrates a perspective view of the washer1400, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The washer1400may be a circular washer having an opening1402at a center. The washer1400may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material for the washer1400including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 14Billustrates a side view of the washer1400, according to an embodiment of the present invention. A width of the washer1400may be 0.07 inches, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14Cillustrates a top view of the washer1400according to an embodiment of the present invention. A diameter of the opening1402of the washer1400may be 0.41 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, an outer diameter of the washer1400may be 0.73 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 15A-15Cillustrate different views of a full thread nut1500of the fence post mount device100and/or the fence post mount device700, according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 15Aillustrates a top view of the full thread nut1500, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The full thread nut1500may comprise a head1502and a body1504(as shown inFIG. 15B), according to an embodiment of the present invention. Further, a shape of the head1502may be, but not limited to, a hexagon, an octagon, a square, a pentagon, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the head1502including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a width of the head1502may be 0.56 inches.

FIG. 15Billustrates a side view of the full thread nut1500, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The full thread nut1500comprises the head1502and the body1504. The body1504may comprise threads along a complete length of the body1504, according to embodiments of the present invention. The threads may be a class 2B UNC thread having a nominal size and thread per inch of ⅜-16, in an embodiment of the present invention. Further, a length of the body1504may be 2.50 inches, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15Cillustrates a perspective view of the full thread nut1500according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16Aillustrate a perspective view of a 2 inches post1600, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The post1600may be a square-shaped post having a wall thickness of 0.0625 inches and a width of 2 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the post1600may be a square-shaped post having a wall thickness of 0.125 inches and a width of 2 inches. According to embodiments of the present invention, the post1600may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the post1600including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 16Billustrate a perspective view of a 2.5 inches post1602, according to another embodiment of the present invention. The post1602may be a square-shaped post having a wall thickness of 0.0625 inches and a width of 2.5 inches, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the post1602may be a square-shaped post having a wall thickness of 0.125 inches and a width of 2.5 inches. According to embodiments of the present invention, the post1602may be made up of a material such as, but not limited to, an aluminum alloy, a steel alloy, a copper-based alloy, a magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the material of the post1602including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.

FIG. 17Aillustrate an exemplary scenario of partially mounting the post1600by using the fence post mount device100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The proximal end118of the base110may include the cavity122that may be provided to accept the first universal collet104. In an embodiment of the present invention, the distal end128of the first universal collet104may be inserted into the cavity122of the base110. Further, the first cap nut106may be inserted from the proximal end130of the first universal collet104. Furthermore, a 2 inches× 1/16 inches post may be inserted into the cavity122such that the 2 inches× 1/16 inches post circumscribes the first universal collet104, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the full thread nut112may be inserted through the opening124provided at the distal end120of the base110and threaded into the first cap nut106. Further, the full thread nut112may be threaded partially into the first cap nut106using a tightening tool (not shown). A cross-sectional view of the full thread nut112partially threaded into the first cap nut106for partially mounting the post1600is shown inFIG. 18A, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the first universal collet104may be flipped such that the proximal end130of the first universal collet104may be inserted into the cavity122of the base110. Further, the second cap nut108may be inserted from the distal end128of the first universal collet104. Furthermore, the 2 inches×⅛ inches post may be inserted into the cavity122such that the 2 inches×⅛ inches post circumscribes the first universal collet104, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the full thread nut112may be inserted through the opening124provided at the distal end120of the base110and threaded into the second cap nut108. Further, the full thread nut112may be threaded partially into the second cap nut108using a tightening tool (not shown), according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17Billustrate an exemplary scenario of completely mounting the post1600by using the fence post mount device100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the tightening of the full thread nut112may force the separation notches402a-402dto break such that the collet legs400a-400dmay be pushed towards an inner wall of the post1600(as shown inFIG. 19B). The collet legs400a-400dmay deform the inner walls of the post1600that may enable a tighter fit for the post1600inside the cavity122of the base110, according to embodiments of the present invention. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the full thread nut112in fully tightened position may extend to a maximum of 2 inches from the first cap nut106. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the full thread nut112in fully tightened position may extend to a maximum of 2 inches from the first cap nut106. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a cross-sectional view of the full thread nut112completely tightened into the first cap nut106for completely mounting the post1600is shown inFIG. 18B.

FIG. 18Aillustrates a cross sectional view of the post1600partially mounted using the fence post mount device100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18Billustrates a cross sectional view of the post1600fully mounted using the fence post mount device100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19Aillustrates a top view of an installation of the first cap nut106and the first universal collet104into the base110with a partially threaded full thread nut112, according to an embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 19Billustrates a top view of an installation of the first cap nut106and the first universal collet104into the base110with the completely threaded full thread nut112, according to an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the tightening of the full thread nut112may force the separation notches402a-402dto break such that the collet legs400a-400dmay be pushed towards an inner wall of the post1600. The collet legs400a-400dmay deform the inner walls of the post1600that may enable a tighter fit for the post1600inside the cavity122of the base110, according to embodiments of the present invention.

The present invention, in various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, includes components, methods, processes, systems and/or apparatus substantially as depicted and described herein, including various embodiments, sub-combinations, and subsets thereof. Those of skill in the art will understand how to make and use the present invention after understanding the present disclosure.

The present invention, in various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, includes providing devices and processes in the absence of items not depicted and/or described herein or in various embodiments, configurations, or aspects hereof, including in the absence of such items as may have been used in previous devices or processes, e.g., for improving performance, achieving ease and/or reducing cost of implementation.

While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. It is understood that various embodiments described herein may be utilized in combination with any other embodiment described, without departing from the scope contained herein. Further, the foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise form disclosed.

Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from practice of the disclosure. Certain exemplary embodiments may be identified by use of an open-ended list that includes wording to indicate that the list items are representative of the embodiments and that the list is not intended to represent a closed list exclusive of further embodiments. Such wording may include “e.g.,” “etc.,” “such as,” “for example,” “and so forth,” “and the like,” etc., and other wording as will be apparent from the surrounding context.