Fences – Rail – Connection
Patent
1997-11-19
2000-10-24
Melius, Terry Lee
Fences
Rail
Connection
256 65, 4034081, 411508, 24297, 24453, E04H 1714
Patent
active
061354252
ABSTRACT:
A fence connector for interlocking pickets to cross supports to define sections of fence and for interlocking these fence sections to posts. The fence connector using retractable arms that retract for insertion into a hole and then deflect back to an expanded position upon full insertion resulting in a secure, snug connection. The fence connector including a stop for preventing axial movement of the connector upon insertion into a fence rail. A thin flexible piece of hinge may extend between and hinged interconnect an outer end of adjacent retractable arms.
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Melius Terry Lee
Miller William L.
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