US3767167A
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Portable fence panel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-15
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A portable fence panel is arranged for connection to identical panels for use as a pen or corral. Each panel has a generally rectangular frame which holds a wire barrier. A trio of tubes is mounted both at the top and bottom of one end post. An inverted U-shaped stud is mounted both at the top and bottom of the other end post for fitting into selected tubes. By providing the trio of tubes, a four-way fence corner can be easily constructed. A releasable locking mechanism is mounted below the stud to underlie the tubes and prevent disconnection.
Inventors
- 👤 H Rasmussen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:55
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/16; E04H17/18; A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/0005; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/69; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/42; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/30; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
272 words
A portable fence panel for combination with other portable fence panels of similar character to provide a self-sustaining enclosure for retention of livestock, said portable fence panel comprising: first and second end posts; upper and lower rails connecting said end posts and providing a generally rectangular frame; means carried by said frame for providing a barrier therebetween for the livestock; connector means for connecting the portable fence panel to similar portable fence panels; the connector means including first and second female members on the first end post and vertically spaced at locations adjacent the upper and lower rails, and first and second male members on the second end post and vertically spaced a distance approximating the spacing of the female members; each female member comprising three tubular members having axes parallel to each other and parallel to the first end post and providing three openings which are aligned with the corresponding openings on the other female member; each male member having an inverted U-shape; the male members arranged for insertion through the aligned openings of the female members so that three other fence panels can be connected; the connector means including locking means mounted on the second end post and movable to a locking position underlying one of the tubular members to prevent removal of the corresponding male member therefrom; and the locking means including a portion substantially circumjacent the second end post, an outwardly-extending finger for underlying one of the tubular members, and a fastener for releasably securing the circumjacent portion to the second end post; whereby when multiple panels are connected a plurality of self-sustaining enclosures for livestock are provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
272 words
A portable fence panel for combination with other portable fence panels of similar character to provide a self-sustaining enclosure for retention of livestock, said portable fence panel comprising: first and second end posts; upper and lower rails connecting said end posts and providing a generally rectangular frame; means carried by said frame for providing a barrier therebetween for the livestock; connector means for connecting the portable fence panel to similar portable fence panels; the connector means including first and second female members on the first end post and vertically spaced at locations adjacent the upper and lower rails, and first and second male members on the second end post and vertically spaced a distance approximating the spacing of the female members; each female member comprising three tubular members having axes parallel to each other and parallel to the first end post and providing three openings which are aligned with the corresponding openings on the other female member; each male member having an inverted U-shape; the male members arranged for insertion through the aligned openings of the female members so that three other fence panels can be connected; the connector means including locking means mounted on the second end post and movable to a locking position underlying one of the tubular members to prevent removal of the corresponding male member therefrom; and the locking means including a portion substantially circumjacent the second end post, an outwardly-extending finger for underlying one of the tubular members, and a fastener for releasably securing the circumjacent portion to the second end post; whereby when multiple panels are connected a plurality of self-sustaining enclosures for livestock are provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
204 words
A portable fence panel for combination with identical portable fence panels to provide a self-sustaining enclosure for retention of livestock, the portable fence panel comprising: first and second upright end posts; upper and lOwer rails connecting the end posts and providing a generally rectangular frame; means carried by the frame for providing a livestock barrier between the posts and rails; first and second female members on the first end post and vertically spaced at locations adjacent the upper and lower rails; first and second male members on the second end post and vertically spaced a distance approximating the spacing of the female members; the male members arranged for insertion through the corresponding female members so that identical fence panels can be thusly connected; and locking means mounted on the second end post and movable between a locking position underlying the female member to prevent removal of the corresponding male member therefrom and a position removed from the locking position for releasably holding the male members in said inserted position; and the locking means including a portion substantially circumjacent the second end post, an outwardly-extending finger for underlying the female member, and a fastener for releasably securing the circumjacent portion to the second end post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
204 words
A portable fence panel for combination with identical portable fence panels to provide a self-sustaining enclosure for retention of livestock, the portable fence panel comprising: first and second upright end posts; upper and lOwer rails connecting the end posts and providing a generally rectangular frame; means carried by the frame for providing a livestock barrier between the posts and rails; first and second female members on the first end post and vertically spaced at locations adjacent the upper and lower rails; first and second male members on the second end post and vertically spaced a distance approximating the spacing of the female members; the male members arranged for insertion through the corresponding female members so that identical fence panels can be thusly connected; and locking means mounted on the second end post and movable between a locking position underlying the female member to prevent removal of the corresponding male member therefrom and a position removed from the locking position for releasably holding the male members in said inserted position; and the locking means including a portion substantially circumjacent the second end post, an outwardly-extending finger for underlying the female member, and a fastener for releasably securing the circumjacent portion to the second end post.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
233 words
A portable fence panel for combination with identical portable fence panels to provide a self-sustaining enclosure for retention of livestock, the portable fence panel comprising: first and second upright end posts; upper and lower rails connecting the end posts and providing a generally rectangular frame; means carried by the frame for providing a livestock barrier between the posts and rails; first and second female members on the first end post and vertically spaced at locations adjacent the upper and lower rails; first and second male members on the second end post and vertically spaced a distance approximating the spacing of the female members; the male members arranged for insertion through the corresponding female members so that identical fence panels can be thusly connected; locking means mounted on one of the end posts for releasably holding the male members in said inserted position; and the locking means including a first piece having an arcuate portion for engaging a portion of the exterior of an end post and an outwardly extending finger for contacting the member on the end post of an adjacent connected fence panel, a second piece having an arcuate portion for engaging another portion of the exterior of said end post, and a fastener for tightening the two arcuate portions against said end post with the finger in said contacting position to prevent disconnecting of the male members from the female members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
233 words
A portable fence panel for combination with identical portable fence panels to provide a self-sustaining enclosure for retention of livestock, the portable fence panel comprising: first and second upright end posts; upper and lower rails connecting the end posts and providing a generally rectangular frame; means carried by the frame for providing a livestock barrier between the posts and rails; first and second female members on the first end post and vertically spaced at locations adjacent the upper and lower rails; first and second male members on the second end post and vertically spaced a distance approximating the spacing of the female members; the male members arranged for insertion through the corresponding female members so that identical fence panels can be thusly connected; locking means mounted on one of the end posts for releasably holding the male members in said inserted position; and the locking means including a first piece having an arcuate portion for engaging a portion of the exterior of an end post and an outwardly extending finger for contacting the member on the end post of an adjacent connected fence panel, a second piece having an arcuate portion for engaging another portion of the exterior of said end post, and a fastener for tightening the two arcuate portions against said end post with the finger in said contacting position to prevent disconnecting of the male members from the female members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A portable fence panel as set forth in claim 3 wherein each female member comprises three tubular members having axes parallel to each other and parallel to the first end post; and each male member has a U-shape with one leg secured to the second end post and the other leg parallel to the second end post.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A portable fence panel as set forth in claim 4 wherein the locking means is mounted on the second end post, and said contacting position is a position underlying one of the tubular members to prevent removal of the corresponding male member therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
180 words
A portable fence panel for combination with identical portable fence panels to provide a self-sustaining enclosure for retention of livestock, the portable fence panel comprising: first and second upright end posts; upper and lower rails connecting the end posts and providing a generally rectangular frame; means carried by the frame for providing a livestock barrier between the posts and rails; first and second female members on the first end post and vertically spaced at locations adjacent the upper and lower rails; first and second male members on the second end post and vertically spaced a distance approximating the spacing of the female members; the male members arranged for insertion through the corresponding female members so that identical fence panels can be thusly connected; and locking means for releasably holding the male members in said inserted position and including a portion substantially circumJacent one of the end posts, a finger extending outwardly from said portion for contacting the member on the end post of an adjacent fence panel, and means for releasably securing the circumjacent portion to said one end post.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
180 words
A portable fence panel for combination with identical portable fence panels to provide a self-sustaining enclosure for retention of livestock, the portable fence panel comprising: first and second upright end posts; upper and lower rails connecting the end posts and providing a generally rectangular frame; means carried by the frame for providing a livestock barrier between the posts and rails; first and second female members on the first end post and vertically spaced at locations adjacent the upper and lower rails; first and second male members on the second end post and vertically spaced a distance approximating the spacing of the female members; the male members arranged for insertion through the corresponding female members so that identical fence panels can be thusly connected; and locking means for releasably holding the male members in said inserted position and including a portion substantially circumJacent one of the end posts, a finger extending outwardly from said portion for contacting the member on the end post of an adjacent fence panel, and means for releasably securing the circumjacent portion to said one end post.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein each female member provides a plurality of openings which are aligned with the corresponding openings on the other female member on the first end post.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the locking means is mounted on the second end post at a location intermediate the first and second male members mounted thereon.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein each female member comprises a plurality of tubular members having axes parallel to each other.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |