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Various embodiments of anchor/stabilizers intended for use with yard signs that assist in keeping the yard signs standing perfectly upright (or “plumb”) over time. The device is a separate piece that attaches to the upright posts of the yard sign. In one embodiment, the device is formed of an elonga

Various embodiments of anchor/stabilizers intended for use with yard signs that assist in keeping the yard signs standing perfectly upright (or “plumb”) over time. The device is a separate piece that attaches to the upright posts of the yard sign. In one embodiment, the device is formed of an elongate support and a flat metal plate that is welded to an intermediate portion of the elongate support, such that one surface of the plate is co-planar with the exterior surface of the elongate support. The plate has a plurality of holes spaced around its surface to facilitate fastening the device to the outer surface of each of the vertical posts. The anchor/stabilizer can come in a variety of lengths and sizes, depending on the environmental conditions and forces likely to be encountered at a particular installation site.

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1. A device intended for use with a yard sign having at least one vertical post, the yard sign being supported by a lower portion of the post being buried in the ground, the device providing additional stability and support to assist in maintaining the sign in an essentially upright and plumb positi

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A device intended for use with a yard sign having at least one vertical post, the yard sign being supported by a lower portion of the post being buried in the ground, the device providing additional stability and support to assist in maintaining the sign in an essentially upright and plumb position over time, the device comprising: an elongate support member comprising an angle iron, the angle iron having a horizontal leg and a vertical leg: wherein the vertical leg is configured to extend downward into the soil,wherein the horizontal leg is configured to lay substantially flat with a low profile on top of the soil; anda mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is rigidly connected to the elongate support member at an intermediate position along the elongate support member,wherein the vertical leg of the elongate support member and the mounting plate are coplanar and form a substantially flat surface for engaging and selective attachment to a side of the post; andwherein the mounting plate includes a plurality of holes for receiving fasteners for fastening the device to the side of post. 2. A device intended for use with a structure having at least one vertical post, the structure being supported at least in part by a lower portion of the post being buried in the ground, the device providing additional stability and support to assist in maintaining the post in an essentially upright and plumb position over time, the device comprising: an elongate support member;a sleeve shield at least partially surrounding the post; anda mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is rigidly connected to the elongate support member at an intermediate position along the elongate support member,wherein the elongate support member and the mounting plate form a substantially flat surface for engaging and selective attachment to the sleeve shield; andwherein the mounting plate and the sleeve shield include a plurality of holes for receiving fasteners for fastening the device to the side of the post. 3. The device recited in claim 1, further comprising one or more stakes extending downward from the vertical leg of the angle iron. 4. The device recited in claim 3, wherein the one or more stakes comprise a barbed tip. 5. The device recited in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of teeth extending downward from the vertical leg of the angle iron. 6. The device recited in claim 2, the sleeve shield comprising at least one side that can be opened for installation of the sleeve shield around the post. 7. The device recited in claim 6, wherein the at least one side of the sleeve shield that can be opened is positioned between the post and the mounting plate. 8. The device recited in claim 2, wherein the sleeve shield is about 3 to 6 inches in height. 9. A device intended for use with a structure having at least one vertical post, the structure being supported at least in part by a lower portion of the post being buried in the ground, the device providing additional stability and support to assist in maintaining the post in an essentially upright and plumb position over time, the device comprising: a first elongate support member comprising a first angle iron and a second angle iron disposed substantially perpendicular to the first angle iron, each of the first and second angle irons having a horizontal leg and a vertical leg; wherein the vertical legs are configured to extend downward into the soil,wherein the horizontal legs are configured to lay substantially flat with a low profile on top of the soil; anda mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is rigidly connected to the first elongate support member at an intermediate position along the first elongate support member,wherein the vertical leg of the first elongate support member and the mounting plate are coplanar and form a substantially flat surface for engaging and selective attachment to the post; andwherein the mounting plate includes a plurality of holes for receiving fasteners for fastening the device to the post. 10. The device recited in claim 9, further comprising one or more stakes extending downward from the vertical legs of the first and second angle irons. 11. The device recited in claim 10, wherein the one or more stakes comprise a barbed tip. 12. The device recited in claim 9, further comprising a plurality of teeth extending downward from the vertical legs of the first and second angle irons. 13. The device recited in claim 9, further comprising a sleeve shield at least partially surrounding the post, and wherein the support member is fastened to the post through the sleeve shield. 14. The device recited in claim 13, the sleeve shield comprising at least one side that can be opened for installation of the sleeve shield around the post. 15. The device recited in claim 14, wherein the at least one side of the sleeve shield that can be opened is positioned between the post and the mounting plate. 16. The device recited in claim 13, wherein the sleeve shield is about 3 to 6 inches in height.