Removable modular flangeless security post system, apparatus and method for installing/removing the same

Abstract

A removable modular flangeless security post system comprising a unitary bilaterally opposed thread embedment anchor device and an elongated security post member. The post member comprises a recessed attachment plate, wherein the plate is internally disposed a predetermined distance from one end of the post member for providing removable attachment of the post member to the threaded anchor device, whereby operational union of the post member with the embedment anchor device provides flangeless engagement with an installation surface. A method for installing a removable modular flangeless security post system comprising drilling a cavity, installing an embedment into the cavity, installing an elongated security post assembly and torquing the elongated security post assembly onto the embedment device.

1 . A removable modular flangeless security post system, the system comprising: 
 a unitary bilaterally opposed thread embedment anchor device; and    an elongated security post member, the post member comprising a recessed attachment plate, the plate being internally disposed a predetermined distance from one end of the post member for providing removable attachment of the post member to the threaded anchor device;    whereby operational union of the post member with the embedment anchor device provides flangeless engagement with an installation surface.    
   
   
       2 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 1 , wherein the unitary bilaterally opposed thread embedment device comprises a first and a second bolt having hex heads, wherein the first and second bolts are securely bead welded in a head to head fashion.  
   
   
       3 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 2  wherein the first bolt is a surface engaging anchor bolt comprising a combination hex-washer head.  
   
   
       4 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 3 , wherein the surface engaging anchor bolt is a heavy duty screw anchor bolt for use in concrete and/or masonry products.  
   
   
       5 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 4 , wherein the surface engaging bolt is a Titen HD bolt.  
   
   
       6 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 4 , wherein the dimensions of the surface engaging bolt is ⅝ inch diameter by 4 inches long.  
   
   
       7 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 4 , wherein the dimensions of the surface engaging anchor bolt is ¾ inch diameter by 5 inches long.  
   
   
       8 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 3 , wherein the second bolt is an elongated security post member securement bolt comprising a plurality of common machine threads capable of receiving a threaded mated fastener tap.  
   
   
       9 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 3 , wherein the second bolt is ¾ inch diameter by 1¼ inches long with a hex head thickness of 7/16 inch.  
   
   
       10 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 9  wherein the ¾ inch diameter by 1¼ inches long second bolt is utilized with a 3 inch or smaller diameter elongated security post member.  
   
   
       11 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 3 , wherein the second bolt is ⅞ inch diameter by 1¼ inches long with a hex head thickness of ½ inch.  
   
   
       12 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 9  wherein the ⅞ inch diameter by 1¼ inches long second bolt is utilized with a 4 inch or larger diameter elongated security post member.  
   
   
       13 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 8 , wherein the second bolt is mounted in a hex head down, shaft up configuration to the first bolt.  
   
   
       14 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 1 , wherein the elongated security post member is constructed in a geometric shape selected from the group consisting of rectangular, oval, spherical, square and round.  
   
   
       15 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 1 , wherein in the elongated security post member is generally cylindrical in shape.  
   
   
       16 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 15 , wherein the elongated security post member has a dome shaped top or a flat cap top configuration.  
   
   
       17 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 15 , wherein the elongated security post member is constructed from ¼ inch thick material.  
   
   
       18 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 17 , wherein the ¼ inch thick material is a stainless steel or steel.  
   
   
       19 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 18 , wherein the recessed attachment plate comprises a centered aperture formed therein, the aperture having a tap welded into aligned securement with the centered aperture, the plate being internally circumferentially welded about 1¼ inches to 1⅝ inches from an installation end of the post.  
   
   
       20 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 18 , wherein the stainless steel post has a diameter of about 3 inches.  
   
   
       21 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 20 , wherein a ⅝ inch diameter by 4 inches long surface engaging anchor bolt is utilized with the 3 inch or smaller diameter elongated security post member.  
   
   
       22 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 18 , wherein the steel post has a diameter of about 4 inches.  
   
   
       23 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 22 , wherein a ¾ inch diameter by 5 inches long surface engaging bolt is utilized with the 4 inch or larger diameter elongated security post member.  
   
   
       24 . The removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 1 , wherein the elongated security post member has a length/height range of about 32 inches to about 36 inches.  
   
   
       25 . A security post assembly embedment anchor device, the device comprising: 
 a first bolt, the first bolt comprising self-undercutting threads disposed thereon the first bolt; and    a second bolt, the second bolt comprising machine threads for accepting a fastener tap, the second bolt being securely mounted to a portion of the first bolt;    whereby the secured mounting of the first bolt to the second bolt provides a security post assembly embedment device for providing an attachment anchoring device for removably mounting an elongated security post member assembly thereto.    
   
   
       26 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 25 , wherein the unitary bilaterally opposed thread embedment device comprises a first and a second bolt having hex heads interposed between the unitary bilaterally opposed threads, wherein the first and second bolts are securely bead welded in a head to head fashion.  
   
   
       27 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 26 , wherein the first bolt is a surface engaging anchor bolt comprising a combination hex-washer head.  
   
   
       28 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 27 , wherein the surface engaging anchor bolt is a heavy duty screw anchor bolt for use in concrete and/or masonry products.  
   
   
       29 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 28 , wherein the surface engaging bolt is a Titen HD bolt.  
   
   
       30 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 28 , wherein the dimensions of the surface engaging bolt is ⅝ inch diameter by 4 inches long.  
   
   
       31 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 28 , wherein the dimensions of the surface engaging anchor bolt is ¾ inch diameter by 5 inches long.  
   
   
       32 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 27 , wherein the second bolt is an elongated security post member securement bolt comprising a plurality of common machine threads capable of receiving a threaded mated fastener tap.  
   
   
       33 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 27 , wherein the second bolt is ¾ inch diameter by 1¼ inches long with a hex head thickness of 7/16 inch.  
   
   
       34 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 33  wherein the ¾ inch diameter by 1¼ inches long second bolt is utilized with a 3 inch or smaller diameter elongated security post member.  
   
   
       35 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 27 , wherein the second bolt is ⅞ inch diameter by 1¼ inches long with a hex head thickness of ½ inch.  
   
   
       36 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 33  wherein the ⅞ inch diameter by 1¼ inches long second bolt is utilized with a 4 inch or larger diameter elongated security post member.  
   
   
       37 . The security post assembly embedment anchor device as in  claim 32 , wherein the second bolt is mounted in a hex head down, shaft up configuration to the first bolt.  
   
   
       38 . A method for installing a removable modular flangeless security post system, the method steps comprising: 
 drilling an embedment device reception cavity into a surface;    installing an embedment device into the reception cavity, the embedment device having a plurality of hex heads interposed between unitary bilaterally opposed threads disposed on the embedment device, wherein at least one portion of the threads are designed to accept a fastener tap;    installing an elongated security post assembly onto a threaded portion of the embedment device, the post assembly being initially rotatably installed by hand; and    torquing the elongated security post assembly onto a threaded portion of the embedment device.    
   
   
       39 . The method for installing a removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 38 , wherein the drilling of the reception cavity is accomplished by utilizing a hammer drill or similar device having a concrete/masonry drill bit of predetermined length installed therein.  
   
   
       40 . The method for installing a removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 39 , wherein the concrete/masonry drill bit predetermined length is dependently determined by the diameter and length of the embedment device to be used.  
   
   
       41 . The method for installing a removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 38 , wherein the surface is concrete or masonry, but is not limited thereto.  
   
   
       42 . The method for installing a removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 38 , wherein the step of installing an embedment device comprising unitary bilaterally opposed threads into the reception cavity is accomplished using a deep socket impact wrench or similar device inserted over the hex heads for installation.  
   
   
       43 . The method for installing a removable modular flangeless security post system as in  claim 38 , wherein the step of torquing the elongated security post assembly onto a threaded portion of the embedment device is accomplished with a modified oil filter wrench having an extended length adjustable strap sufficient in length to wrap around the elongated security post for tightening.