US3955801A
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Pre-fabricated fences
Assignee: VINYLIFE IND
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Filing: 1975-08-01
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1995-08-01
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed a pre-fabricated fence assembly which comprises a fence post having at least one rail accommodating slot. A rail is forced into the slot and is retained therein by means of a retainer clip which is secured to the rail and comprises a "D" shaped wedge member which is secured to the rail by means of two projections which are inserted into apertures in the rail prior to insertion of the composite rail and retainer member into the post aperture. The post, rail and retainer members are preferably fabricated from a durable plastic material such as vinyl to afford reliable and long use when the fence is emplaced at a desired location.
Inventors
- 👤 William Anthony Soriero, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:57
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/1413; E04H17/1447; E04H17/1465; E04H17/1469; E04H17/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A prefabricated fence assembly, comprising: a. a post member relatively a longitudinal tubular cylinder having a slot along one surface thereof, said slot communicating with the internal hollow of said cylinder, b. a rail member having a cross sectional configuration relatively congruent with said slot in said post member, said rail member having at least one aperture in a side surface thereof near a front end of said rail, c. a clip member of a wedge shaped side configuration tapering from a narrow front end to a thicker second end, said clip member having an accommodating projection on a bottom surface thereof for insertion into said aperture of said rail to form a composite rail assembly for insertion into said slot of said post, said wedge shaped member retaining said rail in said post with said thicker end abutting against an inner surface of said post adjacent to said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A prefabricated fence assembly, comprising: a. a post member relatively a longitudinal tubular cylinder having a slot along one surface thereof, said slot communicating with the internal hollow of said cylinder, b. a rail member having a cross sectional configuration relatively congruent with said slot in said post member, said rail member having at least one aperture in a side surface thereof near a front end of said rail, c. a clip member of a wedge shaped side configuration tapering from a narrow front end to a thicker second end, said clip member having an accommodating projection on a bottom surface thereof for insertion into said aperture of said rail to form a composite rail assembly for insertion into said slot of said post, said wedge shaped member retaining said rail in said post with said thicker end abutting against an inner surface of said post adjacent to said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fence assembly according to claim 1 wherein said post member is fabricated from a relatively flexible plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The fence assembly according to claim 1, wherein said rail member has another aperture located on the same surface as said least one aperture, and said clip member includes another projection on said bottom surface positioned to coact with said another aperture when said one aperture is aligned with said accommodating projection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The fence assembly according to claim 1, wherein said clip member has a "D" shaped surface configuration with said thicker second end located at the rounded portion of said "D".
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The fence assembly according to claim 1 wherein said projection on said bottom surface of said clip comprises a piercing assembly having a front shaped arrow portion contiguous with a shaft portion coupled to said bottom surface of said clip, said arrow portion having its diameter closest to said shaft larger than the diameter of said aperture in said rail.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fence assembly according to claim 1 wherein said rail is generally a hollow rectangular cylinder having a plurality of supporting ribs within said hollow for strengthening the same.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fence assembly according to claim 1 further including a cap member for covering a top opening of said post cylinder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fence assembly according to claim 6 wherein said rail member is fabricated from a vinyl plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The fence assembly according to claim 3 wherein said apertures are colinear.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fence assembly according to claim 1 wherein said clip member is fabricated from a vinyl plastic.
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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |