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Fence
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-29
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Granted: 1972-03-14
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Expires: 1989-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A fence with wooden panels having their upper and lower edges disposed in slotted rails supported between pairs of steel posts. The rails can be sections of channel or open seam pipe. The panels are held in place in the fence without nails, screws, bolts or other fasteners, and can be spaced apart like pickets, or have their side edges in contact for denying visual, as well as physical, access to the fenced-in area.
Inventors
- 👤 John Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:43
CPC Classifications
E; E06; E06B; E06B11/00; E06B11/02; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/16; E04H17/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
Fence means comprising: a plurality of spaced post means, each post means including: a pair of adjacent posts; railing disposed between the posts and passing transversely thereof, said railing having facing edges between which fence paling is received and held; and adjustable fastening means interconnecting said posts, said fastening means being adjustable transversely of the railing and posts for drawing the posts toward each other and squeezing the railing therebetween for moving said railing edges toward each other and pressing them against fence paling.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
Fence means comprising: a plurality of spaced post means, each post means including: a pair of adjacent posts; railing disposed between the posts and passing transversely thereof, said railing having facing edges between which fence paling is received and held; and adjustable fastening means interconnecting said posts, said fastening means being adjustable transversely of the railing and posts for drawing the posts toward each other and squeezing the railing therebetween for moving said railing edges toward each other and pressing them against fence paling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The fence means of claim 1 wherein said fastening means includes an adjustable fastener at a fixed location on the posts, and said railing includes a rail supported on the fastener, said rail having transversely extending facing edges moved toward each other by adjustment of the fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fence means of claim 2 wherein said fastener includes a bolt passing through the posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The fence means of claim 3 wherein said posts are substantially parallel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fence means of claim 2 wherein said rail has nonplanar sides engaged by the posts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fence means of claim 5 wherein said rail is a section of open seam pipe.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The fence means of claim 1 wherein said fastening means includes a pair of vertically spaced bolts, and said railing includes an upper rail having a downwardly facing slot and a lower rail having an upwardly facing slot, said lower rail resting on one of said bolts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fence means of claim 7 wherein said posts are substantially parallel sections of pipe, and said rails are sections of open seam pipe.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-03-14 | 1975-09-13 | 1976-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-14 | 1979-09-13 | 1980-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-14 | 1983-09-13 | 1984-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |