US4073478A
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Fence structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-28
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1997-02-28
Abstract
Abstract An improved fence structure composed of aligned and interconnected fence sections, which are of two types, and which are arranged in staggered relation. In assembly, the fence sections of the first type, which have downwardly extending end posts, are received in male/female relation in recesses provided in a support surface along a fence line and, thereafter, the fence sections of the second type are connected to the installed fence sections of the first type.
Inventors
- 👤 Eduardo Bermudez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:56
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F11/00; E04F11/18; E04F11/181; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/1413; E04H17/1447; E04H17/1448
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
350 words
A fence comprising a pluality of fence sections of two types, a first type and a second type, each type fence section including a pair of spaced end posts, the end posts of said second type being of a second length and the end posts of said first type being of a first length, said first length being longer than that of said second length and defining downwardly extending end post portions, said portions being adapted to be inserted into recesses in a support surface; and fastener means to interconnect the end post of the first type and the second type, said fastener means comprising mating surfaces extending longitudinally from each of the end posts and including mating pin and slot means; said fastener means including positioning means to guide the fence section in the fastening operation of adjacent fence sections; and said positioning means comprising guide plates defining abutment surface on adjacent portions of the fastening means; each of said fence sections includes an upper rail and a lower rail and said rails are spaced from one another defining a decorative panel and said fence including vertically extending, spaced slat members; said fence being adapted to rest on a support surface having pairs of spaced recesses therealong defining a fence line and wherein the recesses of each pair are equispaced from one another a distance such that the respective vertical centerlines are spaced apart a distance equal to the distance between the end posts of said first type and said recesses are of an axial length depthwise in the support surface at least as long as the difference between said first and second length and the recesses being sized and configured and located on the fence line to receive an end post portion of said first type fence section; means on said end post portions of the fence sections of said first type to limit penetration of said end post portions in said recesses; said mating surfaces extending longitudinally from each of the end posts and comprising longitudinally extending surfaces arranged for sliding bypassing relation one over the other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
350 words
A fence comprising a pluality of fence sections of two types, a first type and a second type, each type fence section including a pair of spaced end posts, the end posts of said second type being of a second length and the end posts of said first type being of a first length, said first length being longer than that of said second length and defining downwardly extending end post portions, said portions being adapted to be inserted into recesses in a support surface; and fastener means to interconnect the end post of the first type and the second type, said fastener means comprising mating surfaces extending longitudinally from each of the end posts and including mating pin and slot means; said fastener means including positioning means to guide the fence section in the fastening operation of adjacent fence sections; and said positioning means comprising guide plates defining abutment surface on adjacent portions of the fastening means; each of said fence sections includes an upper rail and a lower rail and said rails are spaced from one another defining a decorative panel and said fence including vertically extending, spaced slat members; said fence being adapted to rest on a support surface having pairs of spaced recesses therealong defining a fence line and wherein the recesses of each pair are equispaced from one another a distance such that the respective vertical centerlines are spaced apart a distance equal to the distance between the end posts of said first type and said recesses are of an axial length depthwise in the support surface at least as long as the difference between said first and second length and the recesses being sized and configured and located on the fence line to receive an end post portion of said first type fence section; means on said end post portions of the fence sections of said first type to limit penetration of said end post portions in said recesses; said mating surfaces extending longitudinally from each of the end posts and comprising longitudinally extending surfaces arranged for sliding bypassing relation one over the other.
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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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |