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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 12, 1999
Martin C. Pettesch, Cranford, NJ (US);
Universal Valve Co., Inc., Elizabeth, NJ (US);
Abstract
A U-shaped bumper guard system for gas stations, parking and other vehicular areas and the like that enables easy removal of a damaged bumper guard and re-installation of a replacement guard without the need to cut or dig the concrete around the damaged guard legs that are secured in the foundation concrete. Features include securing tubular base members positioned upright in the concrete foundation layer, applying a liner within each base member, positioning one leg of the U-shaped guard into each base, and pouring concrete or the like into the liner and in contact with the leg outer surface. The liner prevents adherence between the concrete and the inner surface of the base member so that if damaged, the unit and base member concrete can be easily raised free from the base member and replaced with a new bumper guard, liner, and securing concrete since neither the foundation layer nor the base members are damaged or moved. If desired, the tubular bases can be pre-secured to the guard legs with the liner and base concrete in place prior to the bases being secured in the foundation concrete for initial installation.