초록 ▼

Embodiments are described of devices for concealing and/or protecting a portion of a member, such as the base of a post, which devices can be easily applied to the member at any time. These embodiments include a plurality of components adjustably connected to one another so as to provide a snug fit

Embodiments are described of devices for concealing and/or protecting a portion of a member, such as the base of a post, which devices can be easily applied to the member at any time. These embodiments include a plurality of components adjustably connected to one another so as to provide a snug fit of the device against the member to be protected, regardless of initial variations from the expected dimensions of the member. Further device embodiments are self-adjusting to provide a snug fit regardless of subsequent changes in the dimension of the member over time.

대표청구항 ▼

What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for enclosing a portion of a member, comprising:a plurality of corner components, each of said plurality of corner components configured to contact a different portion of the member, the corner components comprising:at least one glide structure extending along a g

What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for enclosing a portion of a member, comprising:a plurality of corner components, each of said plurality of corner components configured to contact a different portion of the member, the corner components comprising:at least one glide structure extending along a glide axis, the glide structure comprising a first glide surface extending substantially parallel to the at least one glide axis; andan inwardly extending projection, the inwardly extending projection comprising an abutment surface configured to contact a portion of said member;a plurality of intermediate components, each of said intermediate components comprising at least one groove structure extending along a groove axis, the groove structure comprising a first groove surface extending substantially parallel to the groove axis, wherein the at least one groove structure is configured to slidably interconnect with glide structures on adjacent corner components; anda plurality of cleats configured to be secured to the retainer, wherein each of said plurality of cleats is configured to interact with a portion of one of said plurality of corner components to inhibit at least some motion of the corner component.