Fences – Panel
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-03
2001-04-17
Kim, Harry C. (Department: 3629)
Fences
Panel
C256S012500
Reexamination Certificate
active
06217007
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to fence systems, and more particularly to a fencing system that allows horizontal fence slats to be mounted on the fence posts without fasteners.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Fence systems are usually constructed by placing post in the ground along the perimeter of the fence, and then horizontal members are secured between post on which vertical fence members are attached to complete the fence. Other systems may include fence posts and a plurality of horizontal fence members secured between post. Both types of fence construction require that both the vertical and horizontal fence members be secured to other fence members, including the posts, with nails or long screws.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,492,307, shows mounting devices for mounting preconstructed fence panels. The mounting devices are secured to the fence post and to one side of the fence panel to mount the panel between two post. The panels have to be preconstructed and consume a lot of time in being assembled.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,611,523, describers a fence system in which horizontal fence rails extend through the posts and are utilized to provide a double fence system where vertical fence member are on both sides of the fence. In order to eliminate the necessity of having to drill through the fence post to provide openings through which top and bottom rails extend, a connector is described having two c-shaped parts that provides a support for the upper fence rail.
In the above and other prior art fence systems, it is time consuming to assemble the fence members to form panels, or secure the vertical fence members to horizontal rails to assemble the fence. Even when preassembled panels are used, the panels have to be assembled prior to mounting them on fence rails and posts.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is a fence system in which fence posts or attachments to fence post have slots that hold a plurality of horizontal fence elements without the aid of screws or nails. A plurality of the horizontal fence elements are placed in individual slots, one above the other to form the fence between posts. The slots are positioned along the posts so that the horizontal fence elements overlap preventing one from looking through the fence between horizontal elements. The horizontal fence elements may be slightly incline to permit air to circulate through the fence.
The slots in which the horizontal fence elements are placed in an elongated attachment that is attached to a fence post, or may be included in the fence post. A top rail is positioned over the fence along its length and fastened at it ends to the fence post. Fascia boards may be attached to the top rail board. The top rail and fascia boards form an enclosed area along the top of the fence. Electric lighting and/or watering misting systems may be placed in the enclosed area along the top of the fence. Double faced fences may be constructed by mounting an elongated attachment to opposites sides of the fence post, and elongated attachments are on adjacent sides of a fence post at the corner of a fence.
Various other objects may be mounted on the fence using fingered mounts that hold the object on the fence.
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Grayson, II Henry C.
Wright Frank H.
Concepts-To-Market, Inc
Kim Harry C.
Vandigriff John E.
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