Patent ID: 7175141

Claim:
A removable sign support system for supporting a sign on ground, comprising: a) at least two substantially upright support posts, each configured to removably receive a sign post, each having a substantially horizontal base affixed to a bottom thereof, a plurality of spikes downwardly extending from the base into the ground, and a lifting connection fixedly attached to the support post; b) a removal device, including a moveable column having a bottom end configured to bear upon a top surface of the ground near the base of either of the at least two support posts, and a lever arm pivotally attached to the moveable column at a pivot point, the lever arm being configured to pull the spikes upwardly out of the ground when rotated, by engaging and applying a substantially upward force upon the lifting connection; and c) an adjustable transverse brace interconnecting the at least two support posts, configured to help align the support posts for receiving the sign posts thereon.