Fences – Barbed – Guarded
Patent
1993-03-12
1994-08-23
Reese, Randolph A.
Fences
Barbed
Guarded
256 4, 256 1, 220 423, 24113MP, E04H 1704
Patent
active
053400860
ABSTRACT:
A protective device for covering a barb in a strand of barbed wire is disclosed. The barb has a plurality of outwardly extending points disposed around the strand with the strand extending axially outwardly from opposing sides of the barb.
In a first embodiment, the protective covering device of the present invention has an upper shell formed in a substantial hemisphere and a lower shell formed in a substantial hemisphere. A color agent may be optionally added to the upper and lower shells in order to provide high visibility when attached over the barb. A living hinge connects the upper and lower shells in a pivoting relationship so that the upper shell can pivot towards to lower shell. Male and female locking elements are provided on the upper and lower shells for locking the two hemispheres together over the barb. When locked, the barb is located in a formed hollow interior of the two shells and is fully protected from causing damage to animals and the like. The upper and lower shells have formed angular opening on opposing sides thereof so as to permit the passage of the strand through the protective covering device.
A second embodiment, a solid material, is placed or injected over the barb covering the extending points as well as a portion of the strand.
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Kim Harry C.
Reese Randolph A.
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