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Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2026

Filed:

Jul. 01, 2024
Applicant:

Ufp Industries, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);

Inventors:

John Patrick Kozal, Sparta, MI (US);

Daniel James Milanowski, Grand Rapids, MI (US);

Assignee:

UFP Industries, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E04H 12/22 (2006.01); E04F 11/18 (2006.01); E04H 17/22 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E04H 12/2269 (2013.01); E04F 11/1812 (2013.01); E04H 17/22 (2013.01); E04H 12/2261 (2013.01);
Abstract

A post anchor for a railing system or a fencing system. The post anchor has a base plate and a collar, where the collar extends from the base plate. The collar defines an interior capable of receiving a post. The post anchor can be unitarily formed. A drainage system can be included in the post anchor. An upper surface of the collar can have a recessed portion upon which a railing member can be rested during installation. Alternatively, the collar can be provided with a railing bracket having a pair of juxtaposed legs that define an opening in which a railing member can be received.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Kozal, John. (2026). Post anchor (U.S. Patent No. 12760550). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/12760550

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