US4225120A
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Multi-section fence
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-01
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Granted: 1980-09-30
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Expires: 1999-05-01
Abstract
Abstract A multi-section fence wherein the sections are easily assembled by a single unskilled worker without the need of special tools. Each of the sections includes rails, and a plurality of frame members are attached to the rails and each frame member includes a multi-perforated panel. Fence posts have anchors which are positioned so that uneven terrain is easily accommodated.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M. McLaughlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:18
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/16; E04H17/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A multi-section fence with each section comprising: a pair of fence posts; a pair of hollow vertically spaced horizontal rails connected to said posts and each having a plurality of locking pin holes defined therein and a plurality of lug receiving holes defined therein; a plurality of panel members, each including a multi-perforated panel and a panel frame, said panel frame including a pair of vertical frame members and a pair of horizontal frame members; panel member connecting means connecting each of said panel members to said rails and including a lug on said panel frame, said lug extending into the interior of one of said rails through one of said lug receiving holes and having a locking pin receiving hole defined therethrough which is aligned with one of said rail locking pin holes, a plurality of locking pins each extending through said aligned rail and lug locking pin receiving holes, said locking pin having a bifurcated tip which is snugly received in said lug locking pin receiving hole, and a plurality of second lugs on said panel member received in a plurality of second holes defined in said rails.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A multi-section fence with each section comprising: a pair of fence posts; a pair of hollow vertically spaced horizontal rails connected to said posts and each having a plurality of locking pin holes defined therein and a plurality of lug receiving holes defined therein; a plurality of panel members, each including a multi-perforated panel and a panel frame, said panel frame including a pair of vertical frame members and a pair of horizontal frame members; panel member connecting means connecting each of said panel members to said rails and including a lug on said panel frame, said lug extending into the interior of one of said rails through one of said lug receiving holes and having a locking pin receiving hole defined therethrough which is aligned with one of said rail locking pin holes, a plurality of locking pins each extending through said aligned rail and lug locking pin receiving holes, said locking pin having a bifurcated tip which is snugly received in said lug locking pin receiving hole, and a plurality of second lugs on said panel member received in a plurality of second holes defined in said rails.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 1 further including anchor means on said posts for connecting said rails to said posts, said anchor means each including a base attached to a post, a pair of vertically spaced apart prongs, a detent projection on at least one of said prongs, and a detent receiving hole on one of said rails for receiving said detent projection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 1 further including a cap mounted on each of said posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 1 wherein said horizontal and vertical frame members are elongate and are longitudinally slotted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 4 wherein said vertical frame members each includes a corner section extending outwardly at a right angle from said vertical frame section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 2 wherein anchoring means on one post are offset from anchoring means on an adjacent post so the fence can be set up on uneven terrain.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 1 wherein said rails are hollow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 7 wherein said posts are hollow.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 3 wherein said cap includes a roof, a skirt depending from said roof, and a detent projection on said skirt, and wherein said posts further include cap detent receiving holes defined therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 7 wherein said rails are rectangular in transverse cross-section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
A multi-section fence as defined in claim 1 wherein said locking pins include body sections and head sections on said body sections, and means for removing said head sections from said body sections.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-09-30 | 1984-03-31 | 1984-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-30 | 1988-03-31 | 1988-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-30 | 1992-03-31 | 1992-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |