Method and means for setting a pole

Abstract

A method and assembly for setting a pole having a container with an opening in a top, side wall and bottom to form a hollow chamber that receives a predetermined amount of concrete. Extending inwardly from the bottom wall and aligned with the opening is a knob. Water is added to the container and mixed with the concrete. A pole is inserted through the opening and is slidably received on the knob to center the pole as the concrete sets.

1 . A method of setting a pole, comprising the steps of:
 providing a container having an opening and a hollow chamber where a predetermined amount of concrete is disposed within the chamber;   adding water to the container and mixing the water with the concrete; and   inserting a pole through the opening such that the concrete mixture sets around the pole.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the step of pouring a portion of the concrete into a separate bucket. 
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising the steps of digging a hole in the ground and placing the container in the hole. 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 3  further comprising the steps of covering the container in the hole with dirt and the concrete from the bucket. 
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising the step of sliding the pole over a knob that extends inwardly within the chamber. 
   
   
       6 . A pole setting assembly comprising:
 a container having an opening at one end, a side wall, and a bottom wall to form a hollow chamber;   the sidewall having a plurality of ribs;   a knob extending inwardly from the bottom wall and in alignment with the opening; and   a pole disposed through the opening and slidably received over the knob.   
   
   
       7 . (canceled) 
   
   
       8 . The assembly of  claim 6  wherein the container has a neck that forms the opening. 
   
   
       9 . The assembly of  claim 8  wherein a cap is secured to the neck to seal the opening. 
   
   
       10 . The assembly of  claim 6  wherein the diameter opening is slightly greater than the diameter of the pole.