| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 256032000 | WIRE | 75 |
| 20080237559 | High security gate assembly and method of installation - A gate assembly prevents keyless ingress into, and enables keyless egress from, a gated area. The gate assembly comprises a gate frame and a gate. The gate frame comprises rectangular or 360 degree frame structure for maintaining a planar gate-receiving area despite ground deformations and the like. The gate comprises rectangular gate structure that defines a planar frame-engaging area. The gate-receiving area is greater in magnitude than the frame-engaging area. The gate further comprises a state of the art interior push bar latch for enabling keyless egress, and state of the art keyed lock for preventing keyless ingress into the gated or secure area. An inferior frame member is anchored in subterranean media for positioning the gate frame during installation for maintaining the gate-receiving area should ground deformations occur. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080283810 | TAMPER-RESISTANT FENCING - The security of an ordinary fence can be improved by using intersecting inserts that extend between posts of the fence. The inserts can be inserted in channels that are formed by the woven wire of the fence fabric. Intersections of the inserts can be used to securely couple two intersecting inserts to each other by any suitable means such as welding, bolting, riveting, gluing, and the like. The inserts can be securely coupled to the posts either directly (for example, by using a bracket attached to a post) and/or indirectly by using, for example, a tensioning rod that is coupled to a post. The inserts can also be securely coupled to a support rail that spans the distance between two posts. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090179182 | Fencing for residential and commercial use - The fence provides for a plurality of wires that are twisted together in pairs at a plurality of spaced elongated windings and spread to form openings. The spaced elongated windings lie in spaced parallel lines extending longitudinally in the mesh fence. The fence also includes a plurality of spaced apart parallel wires, wherein each of the plurality of spaced apart parallel wires extend through the spaced elongated windings lying in a line. Ones of the plurality of spaced apart parallel wires are conductive wires that are coupled to a connector to supply electricity to at least one electrical device. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090302289 | Building frame construction safety-barrier system and method - A cable safety-barrier system for use along an elevated region of lateral exposure in a building structure having plural, spaced, laterally next-adjacent uprights distributed along the exposure region. The system, in an operative condition, includes (a) plural cable-threading brackets distributed along the exposure region and anchored, at least one each, to each of such uprights, (b) an elongate cable having ends and a long axis, and between such ends plural elongate portions, operatively threaded as a continuum between the cable's ends through each of the brackets, and (c) adjacent each bracket, an associated securing device functionally locked to an associated, elongate portion of the cable, inhibiting any appreciable motion of the cable portion generally along the cable's long axis relative to the associated bracket. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20140203233 | FENCE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention is directed to a fence or enclosure | 07-24-2014 |
| 20150308058 | Portable Fence Device - A portable fence device for blocking projectiles, such as stones and other debris. The portable fence device includes a pair of end poles and one or more support poles, wherein the lower end of each pole includes a tripod base so as to support each pole in a vertical position. The legs of the tripod base are pointed so as to allow the tripod base to penetrate the ground. The device further includes a net having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is retractably secured to the first end pole and the second side is secured to the second end pole. The net is extended by separating the end poles. The net further includes one or more channels in which a support pole is inserted so as to provide support to the length of the net. | 10-29-2015 |
| 256033000 | All wire | 3 |
| 20130313500 | Wire-Mesh Security Fence and Fence Panel - A wire-mesh security fence panel and security fence is provided. In at least on example the fence panel includes: a first set of substantially parallel wires, each wire having a first and a second end; a second set of substantially parallel wires, the second set of wires being welded across the first set on one picket-wire side of the first set; a cross-wire-side connection strip welded across the first end of the first set on the picket-wire side of the first set; and an opposite side connection strip welded across the second end of the first set on the opposite side of the picket-wire side. In one such example each connection strip has an outside edge and each outside edge is equally spaced from the end of the wires to which the strip is welded. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20140191176 | Wire-Mesh Security Fence and Fence Panel - A wire-mesh security fence panel and security fence is provided. In at least on example the fence panel includes: a first set of substantially parallel wires, each wire having a first and a second end; a second set of substantially parallel wires, the second set of wires being welded across the first set on one picket-wire side of the first set; a cross-wire-side connection strip welded across the first end of the first set on the picket-wire side of the first set; and an opposite side connection strip welded across the second end of the first set on the opposite side of the picket-wire side. In one such example each connection strip has an outside edge and each outside edge is equally spaced from the end of the wires to which the strip is welded. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150108419 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING AN ITEM ON A FENCE TERMINAL POST - A support system is configured to support an external load on a chain link fence terminal post. | 04-23-2015 |
| 256034000 | Picket | 7 |
| 20090057638 | Plastic or composite slat with wooden appearance - A plastic or composite slat with wooden appearance, to be inserted into chain link fences, having three or more longitudinal projections on at least one face of the slat. A majority of the projections on a face of the slat having projections are the same color as the slat, and a minority of the projections on such a face have a color different from that of the slat. The slat and a majority of the projections on each face are extruded; the minority of the projections on each face are either co-extruded from an extrudable material having a color different from the color of the slat or are painted with a color different from the color of the slat. Optionally, the longitudinal projections can be replaced with longitudinal depressions. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100012910 | Barrier Improvements - A barrier provided by a plurality of wires, spaced apart one from the other and crossing between spaced apart elongate members, at least one of the wires having a bulbous end, and a first of the elongate members having an aperture either in or attached thereto, through which, in one position, the bulbous end of the wire is adapted to pass through, and in a second barrier providing position, is intercepted against withdrawal there from. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20110017966 | Privacy fence inserts with locking member - Privacy Systems for a Fence comprise a plurality of elongates privacy inserts positioned in at least one locking member comprising a plurality of locking tabs. In one embodiment, the locking member is laterally inserted into the bottom of a chain link fence perpendicular to the privacy inserts. Apertures near the bottom edges of the front and rear sides of the privacy inserts engage the locking tabs thereby retaining the privacy inserts in alignment in the chain link fence. The locking tabs on front and rear support walls of the locking member are preferably laterally offset from each other. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110062404 | Wire-Mesh Security Fence and Fence Panel - A wire-mesh security fence panel and security fence is provided. In at least on example the fence panel includes: a first set of substantially parallel wires, each wire having a first and a second end; a second set of substantially parallel wires, the second set of wires being welded across the first set on one picket-wire side of the first set; a cross-wire-side connection strip welded across the first end of the first set on the picket-wire side of the first set; and an opposite side connection strip welded across the second end of the first set on the opposite side of the picket-wire side. In one such example each connection strip has an outside edge and each outside edge is equally spaced from the end of the wires to which the strip is welded. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110240940 | FENCE SLAT - A fence slat is provided that can be inserted in the channels of a wire mesh fence. The body of the slat defines, in a cross-section cut perpendicular to the long axis of the slat, a substantially hourglass shape having a central narrowed portion between a pair of wider portions. The slat body includes front and back walls and side edges with an internal cavity within. The front and back walls have concave outer surfaces and the edges may be rounded or squared. One or more ribs within the internal cavity of the slat body interconnect the front wall and the back wall. The hourglass shape provides a narrower central portion for the slat body as compared to the width at the edges and the ribs, when positioned in or nearer the central portion are narrower than the width at the edges. The wider edges provide sufficient width to be held frictionally within the wire mesh channel, while the narrower ribs require less material than would be necessary for a uniform width. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20140027694 | Winged Slat - A winged slat for a chain link fence having a front, a back, a first side, and a second side. A first wing or fin, which is not flexible and resilient, extends along and, in a substantially straight line, outward from any location other than a corner of the first side of the elongate body. A second wing or fin extends along and, in a substantially straight line, outward from any location other than a corner of the second side of the elongate body. Preferably the wings or fins extend the full length of the elongate body. The wings can be attached at any location to the side of the elongate body and can be at any angles to such sides. Furthermore, the two angles need not be the same. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140145133 | SOLID FENCE SLAT SYSTEM - The present application provides a fence slat. The fence slat may include a substantially solid body, a locking portion positioned on the substantially solid body, and a wing anchored in the substantially solid body and extending therefrom. The substantially solid body may have a flattened shape. | 05-29-2014 |
| 256035000 | Braced | 9 |
| 20080210919 | Freestanding fence - A freestanding fence constructed of square tubing and a few connectors. The fence is supported on footed x-shaped posts that sit on top of the ground. A horizontal member extends between adjacent x-shaped posts and a footed vertical support member is provided on each horizontal member approximately midway between the adjacent x-shaped posts. Several fence wires extend horizontally and connect to adjacent x-shaped posts along the length of the fence via electrical insulators and non-conductive fasteners so that the fence can be electrified. The horizontal members attach to the posts by means of couplings that allow for both vertical and horizontal adjustment. The fence is constructed of easily transported and assembled pieces that can be disassembled, moved, and then reassembled as often as needed. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090206311 | Clip for attaching a support member onto a steel fencepost - An attachment clip used in combination with a steel fence post for affixing a horizontal support member thereto. The clip, the steel fence post and the horizontal support member when combined provide additional stability and reduce tilting and settling thereof. This in turn facilitates to maintain the overall height and alignment of the fence line. The clip is a unitary member having a rear elongated gripping channel, an elongated vertical centralized trough, upper and lower attachment flanges and clearance slots. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100283023 | SUPPORT STAY - A fence stay. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110024708 | FREESTANDING FENCE SYSTEM - A freestanding fence supported on x-shaped posts or x-posts that sit on top of the ground. Two tubes are welded together at approximately a 55 degree angle to form each x-post. The legs of the x-posts are provided with adjustable length feet and with receivers for holding electrical or non-electrical fence wires. Universal joints secure horizontal members between adjacent x-posts. The universal joints secure to a pair of ears proved on each leg of the x-posts. An adjustable height footed vertical support member can be installed on each horizontal member approximately midway between the adjacent x-posts. The fence is constructed of easily transported and assembled pieces that can be disassembled, moved, and then reassembled as often as needed. Once assembled, the fence is strong and stable and can be used to mount various types of equipment such as lighting, security, camera, motion detection, solar panels, radio frequency identification devices, etc. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20130256619 | LINE START/END POST OR CORNER POST FOR A FENCE - A line start/end post or corner post ( | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130328002 | CLIP FOR CONNECTING WIRE FENCING TO A FENCE POST - A clip for connecting a strand of wire fencing to a line post of a fence is disclosed. The clip includes an aperture for receiving the wire to facilitate movement of the wire when the clip is coupled to the line post. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140027695 | ROCKFALL BARRIER - A rock fall barrier including a plurality of support posts and a deformable net spanning the plurality of support posts. Each support post includes: a base fixed to a sloped surface; a first arm pivotally coupled to the base at a first hinge; a first hinge brake for providing friction at the first hinge to provide controlled resistance against pivotal rotation of the first arm relative to the base; a second arm pivotally coupled to the first arm at a second hinge; and a second hinge brake for providing friction at the second hinge to provide controlled resistance against relative pivotal rotation between the first arm and the second arm. A guy wire system is attached to the distal end of each support post on one end and anchored to the sloped surface on the other end. The guy wire system includes upper guy wires having cable brakes. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140103279 | Portable Support Device - A portable support device for inserting into the ground and in one embodiment is useful for forming a temporary barricade, corridor or an enclosure arrangement for livestock. The support device has (a) a support frame having a first member, a second member and a cross-brace member rigidly connected to the first and second members and (b) a third member moveably mounted to the cross-brace member and having a free end with a means for securing the third member to the ground. In a preferred embodiment, the support device further includes (c) an angled member having a face portion and spaced-apart first and second ends attached to the first and second members, respectively. The face includes a wire reel or spool holding support means for hanging a reel or spool of wire fencing material of a predetermined length onto the support device. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140145134 | STRUCTURAL POST - A support system includes a structural post, the structural post comprising an open, approximately quadrilateral-shaped cross section comprising four sides and three vertexes. The structural post includes a number of returns formed on ends of a first side and a fourth side of the structural post, the first side and the fourth side defining an open portion of the open, quadrilateral-shaped cross section, and a number of coinings formed on a second side and a third side of the structural post, the second side and the third side sharing a vertex opposite the open portion. | 05-29-2014 |
| 256037000 | Stretcher | 12 |
| 20090050865 | Barrier System - A barrier an upper railing ( | 02-26-2009 |
| 20110127481 | Fence wire stretching device - A fence wire stretching device is provided having a square shape made up of five leg portions, three of which form three of the sides of the square. The fourth side of the square has a proximal leg portion and a distal leg portion that are pivotally attached together. The distal leg portion swings outward at an angle from the proximal leg portion so that the wire clamp mechanism is in an open position, and may then be pivoted back to be coaxial with the proximal leg so that the wire clamp mechanism is in a closed position. A vehicle attachment means is located at a first corner of the square, and a wire clamp mechanism is located at second corner of the square opposite the vehicle attachment means. A wire spool holding rod extends centrally across the square between a third corner and a fourth corner of the device, and is openably attached to the square so that a spool of fence wire may be slipped over the wire spool holding rod. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120168703 | BARRIER IMPROVEMENTS - A barrier having an upper elongate support and a lower elongate support, and a two-wire tensioning assembly with two only substantially vertical portions extending between the upper and lower elongate supports, with two wires each attached through a spreader, the spreader having a threaded aperture and a shaft threadably engaging the aperture and being positioned to either directly or indirectly engage a one of the elongate supports, where rotation of the shaft relative to the spreader will effect a change in tensioning of both substantially vertical portions of the wires at the same time. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20140246638 | KIT FOR TEMPORARY WIRE BARRIERS - A kit for a temporary barrier includes at least two vertical post members, a contiguous wire and a tensioning device. The at least two vertical post members define respective top and bottom ends thereof and are positioned on an underlying surface in a spaced apart relationship. The wire runs between the two vertical post members at least towards their respective top ends and at least towards their respective bottom ends thereby providing a top wire portion and a bottom wire portion extending between the two vertical post members. The two vertical post members have respective arcuate bodies along their respective length for arcuately receiving the wire. The tensioning device is mounted to one of the two vertical post members near one of the top or bottom ends thereof and provides tension to the wire. A barrier is provided by the previous kit. A method for building a temporary kit includes mounting vertical posts on an underlying surface in a spaced apart relationship and running a wire between them. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20150021533 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FENCE WITH ADJUSTABLE TENSION - Methods and systems for tensioning a wire fence are disclosed. A fence post may be provided with fence post connectors. A vertical side of a section of wire fence may be provided with a fence section terminator. The fence section terminator may include a terminator connector for connecting the fence section terminator and the fence post. An adjustable link, such as a bolt, may be used to connect the terminator connector of the fence section terminator and the fence post connectors of the fence post. The adjustable link forms a horizontally adjustable connection between the fence section terminator and the fence post that enables adjustment of the tension in the fence section. | 01-22-2015 |
| 256039000 | Spring | 1 |
| 20130092892 | Retractable Bird Line - Retractable bird line devices are contemplated that comprise a plurality of posts and one or more lines strung between the posts to prevent geese or other birds from accessing a body of land from an adjacent body of water. The lines are automatically biased by an automatic line biasing component and may be retractable to within one of the posts. | 04-18-2013 |
| 256040000 | Winder | 6 |
| 20110193040 | FENCING SYSTEM AND TENSIONER - A tensioner for a fencing wire reel, which includes a tensioning member, and a housing for the tensioning member, wherein the housing and the tensioning member are configured such that when fencing wire passes through the housing in one direction, the tensioning member applies a first biasing force against the wire, and when fencing wire passes through the housing in the opposite direction, the tensioning member applies a second biasing force against the wire, the second biasing force being less than the first biasing force. A portable fence system for constructing a fence, which includes at least one fencing wire reel, and a reel housing for the at least one fencing wire reel, and includes the tensioner as described is also claimed. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20120138882 | In-line strainer with tension control mechanisms for use on high tensile wire - An in-line strainer for placement within a span of wire fence to apply tension thereto is provided. The in-line strainer includes a reel having a hollow central hub for receiving a torque limiting mechanism. The torque limiting mechanism includes a central axle and a spring mechanism. As the axle is manually rotated, the reel is also rotated through its engagement with the torque limiting mechanism until a target tension on the wire is reached. Once the target tension has been reached, the torque limiting mechanism disengages, allowing the axle to “slip” relative to the reel, preventing further rotation of the reel and, consequently, further tensioning of the wire. In addition, the in-line strainer includes a failure mechanism which ensures that, when the load threshold on the fence is exceeded, the in-line strainer will automatically release tension on the wire wound thereon in a predictable and safe manner. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20150137057 | Barrier System - A barrier system is provided for fencing in or closing off a designated area. The barrier system includes a body including a longitudinal element extendable from the body to form a barrier between a first surface and a second surface. At least one coupling member is selectively connectable with the body between a first connection configuration such that the body is coupleable to the first surface or the second surface via the at least one coupling member and a second connection configuration such that the body is directly attachable to the first surface or the second surface. Systems and methods are disclosed. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150144855 | INSULATED FENCE TENSIONER - An insulated fence tensioner for use with a flexible polymer fence rail having at least one electrically conductive member has a metal barrel including a slot for receiving an end of the fence rail. An electrically non-conductive tubular liner is situated within the metal barrel, the liner including two edges defining a slot aligned with the metal barrel slot. An electrically non-conductive sleeve surrounds the metal barrel, the sleeve including two edges defining a slot aligned with the metal barrel slot. One set of the liner and sleeve edges are formed as a pair of folded edges positioned to penetrate the metal barrel slot and overlap the other set of the edges. An electrically non-conductive flange is positioned between the electrically conductive member of the flexible polymer fence rail and the metal mounting bracket of the fence tensioner. | 05-28-2015 |
| 256043000 | Internal | 1 |
| 20120193594 | PERIMETER ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - A system for perimeter access control and a method for use thereof is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of posts positioned around a secured area and a portable base station with a lockable storage cavity. Within the storage cavity is located at least one drum of fencing. A first portion of fencing is paid out from the at least one drum and is wrapped around the plurality of posts and then secured within the lockable storage cavity to form a fenced perimeter around the secured area. The method for use of the perimeter access control system includes positioning the plurality of posts around the secured area; positioning the portable base station proximate the secured area; unwinding the first portion of fencing from the at least one drum; wrapping the first portion of fencing around the plurality of posts; and securing both ends of the first portion of fencing within the portable base station. | 08-02-2012 |
| 256044000 | Lateral | 1 |
| 20090014702 | Apparatus for dispensing and tensioning wire - An apparatus for dispensing and tensioning wire from a coil, the apparatus comprising a frame ( | 01-15-2009 |
| 256045000 | Fabrics | 2 |
| 20090146123 | Fence Fastener - A fastener for anchoring fencing to a post. The fastener includes first and second separable and complementary sections, each section have an inner and outer surface, a middle web portion, opposed first and second sides extend from opposite edges of the middle web portion in a direction outwardly from the middle web portion, and opposed first and second ends. Male coupling members extend in a direction outward from one of the sides of the first section and the second section has female receiving spaces on one of the sided. Wherein the male coupling members being biasable for engagement with the spaces to detachably secure the sections together with the inner surfaces facing one another such that the inner surfaces define an axial passage that extends from the first to the second ends of the sections, whereby the passage permits the fencing and post to be clamped together between the sections. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090278104 | Fence, such as a high visibility animal fence, and method of making - High visibility fence includes an elongated mesh having a length, and a front, back, top, and bottom. Elongated mesh includes vertical stay wires, horizontal line wires, and a strip of synthetic material provided adjacent the front of the mesh. The strip of synthetic material extends horizontally, and a further strip of synthetic material is adjacent the back of the mesh. The further strip of synthetic material overlaps a portion of the strip of synthetic material defining an overlapping region. Strip of synthetic material and further strip of synthetic material extend along the length of mesh and adjacent vertical stay wires. Horizontal further strip of synthetic material is attached to the horizontal strip of synthetic material, and the horizontal strip of synthetic material and the horizontal further strip of synthetic material are attached in overlapping region by an attaching element, such as adhesive, adhesive tape, thermal welding, or ultrasonic welding. | 11-12-2009 |
| 256046000 | Strands | 2 |
| 20140008596 | RAILING SUPPORT POST WITH THREADED RECEIVERS - A railing support post with threaded holes or receivers for receiving threaded hardware, such as might be used for tensioned cable railing. A decorative sleeve or post cover may be used to at least partially enclose the railing support post. The railing support post may be manufactured, for example, by providing an elongated member of a prescribed length, drilling a plurality of holes spaced along the length of the elongated member, and tapping the plurality of holes to form a plurality of threaded receivers. The threaded receivers are configured to receiver rail fittings or other fittings. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140299829 | RAILING SUPPORT POST WITH THREADED RECEIVERS - A railing support post with threaded holes or receivers for receiving threaded hardware, such as might be used for tensioned cable railing. A decorative sleeve or post cover may be used to at least partially enclose the railing support post. The railing support post may be manufactured, for example, by providing an elongated member of a prescribed length, drilling a plurality of holes spaced along the length of the elongated member, and tapping the plurality of holes to form a plurality of threaded receivers. The threaded receivers are configured to receive rail fittings or other fittings. | 10-09-2014 |
| 256047000 | Connections | 34 |
| 20090134376 | Fence guard - A fence guard mountable to a chain link fence includes a generally elongated shield and a mounting clip. The mounting clip includes a clip-to-fence attachment for attaching the clip to the fence and an adjustable shield-to-clip attachment for adjustably attaching the shield to the mounting clip. The shield-to-clip attachment allows for vertical adjustment of the position of the shield relative to the position of the mounting clip. The vertical adjustability of the shield relative to the mounting clip provides vertical adjustment of the position of the shield relative to the position of the fence lower edge when the shield is mounted to the mounting clip and the mounting clip is mounted to the fence. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090289239 | CONNECTOR FOR AN INSULATOR TO BE CONNECTED TO A SUPPORT MEMBER - A connector for an insulator to be connected to a support member is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector includes a plurality of divergent arms. This connector may include a main body, and at least two side wings extending from the main body where each the side wing is configured to engage with at least one of the divergent arms of the support member. The connector may further include at least one strap engagement element configured to engage at least one strap to secure the connector to the support member. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090321699 | Spring-Loaded Cable Barrier System and Method - In certain embodiments, a barrier system includes a first terminal post, a second terminal post, and a cable spanning at least a portion of the distance between the first terminal post and the second terminal post. The system further includes a first spring member having a first end coupled to the first terminal post and a second end coupled to the cable. The system further includes a second spring member having a first end coupled to the cable and a second end coupled to the second terminal post. The system further includes a line post positioned substantially between the first terminal post and the second terminal post and a line post guide member coupled to the line post, the line post guide member maintaining a portion of the cable in proximity to the line post and adapted to allow the cable to translate laterally with respect to the line post. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100123113 | SECURITY PARTITION SYSTEM AND UNIVERSAL CLIP FOR SUCH SYSTEM - A security partition system comprises an assembly of components, including:
| 05-20-2010 |
| 20100133492 | Fencing system - A fencing system. Components may be joined in various combinations to create a limitless number of different configurations or arrangements. Stakes, posts, and chains may be attached to one another in multiple combinations. The posts are removably interchangeably inserted onto stakes set in the ground, thereby allowing each post to be rotated to any desired position. The stakes are first driven into the ground and the posts are then inserted into or onto a post-holder in the stake to provide support and stability for the fencing system. Chains are removably suspended between two selected posts. The chain may have post attachment collars with through bores, which are aligned, and the posts inserted therethrough into the post holding structure. Clamps attached below a lowermost post attachment collar suspend the chains to the posts. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100295008 | BALUSTRADES - A connector for connecting a wire to a balustrade rail, the connector comprising: a tubular body for receipt therein of a wire end portion and for positioning in the rail through a rail aperture; an opening in the tubular body for the wire to extend from the connector when the wire end portion is located in the tubular body; and a deflector for deflecting the wire at an angle to the wire end portion which is held in the tubular body, when the wire is under tension. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100301297 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FALL PREVENTION - A method and apparatus for fall prevention is provided. A fall prevention apparatus may include at least two posts with each having a primary leg. A fall prevention apparatus may also include at least two clamp devices. Each clamp device may be attached to the primary leg of one of the posts and adapted to hold at least one cable that is disposed through the clamp device in a substantially fixed position relative to the primary leg. A fall prevention apparatus may further include at least one cable secured between two posts by the clamp devices. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100308292 | FENCEPOST SLEEVE AND RETAINER CLIP FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SUPPORT - The present invention provides a post cover for engaging with a fence post and supporting at least one strand. The post cover may include an extrusion portion supporting a strand-carrying portion, the strand-carrying portion formed of an electrically resistant material. In addition, the post cover may include a top portion supported by the strand-carrying portion, wherein the extrusion portion and strand-carrying portion each have a longitudinal cavity configured to admit the fence post; the top portion formed contiguous to the strand-carrying portion and comprising an extension to close the cavity from above. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100327246 | MODULAR FENCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An attractive style fence system and method is presented that can be easily erected and disassembled by one person. The fence is based upon typical posts driven into the ground, where relatively posts are clad or covered by an outer post or shell, that can be in any suitable decorative form, such as a traditional post and rail fence. The outer posts and rails can be made from thermoplastics, increasing durability of the fence, and potentially reusing recycled materials. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110233497 | WIRE FENCING - A plug for retaining wire on a substantially vertical elongate post having an inverted substantially L-shaped slot that opens into a substantially horizontal elongate wire-introducing portion and ends in a substantially vertical elongate wire-retaining portion, wherein the plug is adapted to friction fit in the wire-introducing portion to substantially horizontally overlap wire previously received in wire-retaining portion. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120112149 | APPARATUS AND METHOD RELATING TO FENCING - An apparatus and method for fencing in which a mobile apparatus has a plurality of posts held with wires passing through respective aligned holes and means to take a post at a time to an into the ground driver with the wire or wires still extending through apertures in the post. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120138883 | Taut Wire Fence System - An apparatus and method of detecting a change in tension of a taut wire fence system, where the system includes a connector including a main body member having a first attachment portion at one end of the member and a second attachment portion at the opposite end of the member and a sensor located on the main body between and aligned with the first and second attachment portions, the method including the steps of attaching a first wire of the fence to the first attachment portion and attaching the second attachment portion of the connector either to an end support mount for the fence, or to a second wire of the fence system such that the connector is held independently of direct contact with any fence support, and such that the first wire, the sensor on the main body of the connector and the second attachment portion respectively, are aligned. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20130015420 | POST-CABLE CONNECTION FOR A ROADWAY BARRIER - A post-cable connection for releasably connecting a cable to a post, for example in a roadway cable barrier system. A hairpin shaped post-cable connector is hung from the top end of a post whereby when the post is impacted and urged toward ground level the cable is released from the post. The hairpin shaped post-cable connector has an elongated section forming a loop disposing a cable and a top section extending between the elongated section and a hook end section. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130087753 | Barrier Cable Anchor Rail - A bather cable anchor rail assembly is disclosed. The assembly is adapted to be encapsulated in a concrete column and engage a plurality of cables to provide a barrier between successive columns of concrete. The assembly includes a first rail member and a plurality of threaded connectors. The threaded connectors are adapted to be engaged by a chuck that includes cable grippers adapted to engage one of the cables. The threaded connectors can be attached to the first rail member in the same orientation with a predetermined spacing between the central axis of the plurality of threaded connectors. The first rail member maintains the orientation and predetermined spacing of the threaded connectors and provides support to the concrete column in which it is encapsulated. A barrier cable assembly adapted to form a barrier between a first concrete column and a second concrete column is also disclosed. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130328003 | CLIP FOR CONNECTING WIRE FENCING TO A FENCE POST - A clip for connecting a strand of wire fencing to a line post of a fence is disclosed. The clip includes an aperture for receiving the wire to facilitate movement of the wire when the clip is coupled to the line post. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140138596 | CABLE RAILING - A cable railing is provided that includes two or more vertical members secured to a surface with a base plate having a horizontal member and two or more holes to affix two or more receiving inserts containing at least one spring, a retainer cap, at least a pair of wedge locks and a receiving insert, one adjustable in a clockwise rotation the second adjustable in a counter clockwise rotation to secure and draw one or more cables taught by a tightening means to enclose decks, balconies, walkways, stairways and other areas. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150008384 | Apparatus for Alignment and Support of Fence Rails - A visualization, alignment and support tool permitting one person fence rail installation, and greatly speeding the installation when more than two persons are employed. Specifically, the tool temporarily affixes to a fence pipe and offers support for a length of fence rail; especially the ends of adjacent fence rails, so that the rails are supported and level relative to a fence pipe bracket which is fastened to the fence pipe. The rail ends can then be fastened with screws or other fasteners to the fence pipe bracket when desired without further adjustment required. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150028277 | POST-CABLE CONNECTION FOR A ROADWAY BARRIER - A post-cable connection for releasably connecting a cable to a post, for example in a roadway cable barrier system. A post-cable connector is hung from the top end of a post whereby when the post is impacted and urged toward ground level the cable is released from the post. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150144856 | T-Post Fence Attachment System - A first and second of fence post bracket is provided that function together to secure a wire fence to a T-post fence post. The brackets comprise a complimentary bracket pair that secure a portion of wire fence to a T-post and utilize existing T-post lugs and T-post flanges as support. Each bracket comprises an upstanding portion having a fastener aperture, and a hook end with an open notch. The base of the bracket extends substantially perpendicular to the upstanding portion and includes a U-shaped fitting. The fitting is configured to wrap around the exposed outer edge of a T-post flange, while the upstanding portion is configured to extend away from the post between two T-post lugs. The two brackets are fastened together to provide an enclosed area between the bracket notches and the post, wherethrough a portion of the wire fence is supported. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150308148 | RAILING SUPPORT POST WITH THREADED RECEIVERS - A railing support post with threaded holes or receivers for receiving threaded hardware, such as might be used for tensioned cable railing. A decorative sleeve or post cover may be used to at least partially enclose the railing support post. The railing support post may be manufactured, for example, by providing an elongated member of a prescribed length, drilling a plurality of holes spaced along the length of the elongated member, and tapping the plurality of holes to form a plurality of threaded receivers. The threaded receivers are configured to receive rail fittings or other fittings. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160040449 | BARRIER CABLE ANCHOR RAIL - A barrier cable anchor rail assembly is disclosed. The assembly is adapted to be encapsulated in a concrete column and engage a plurality of cables to provide a barrier between successive columns of concrete. The assembly includes a first rail member and a plurality of threaded connectors. The threaded connectors are adapted to be engaged by a chuck that includes cable grippers adapted to engage one of the cables. The threaded connectors can be attached to the first rail member in the same orientation with a predetermined spacing between the central axis of the plurality of threaded connectors. The first rail member maintains the orientation and predetermined spacing of the threaded connectors and provides support to the concrete column in which it is encapsulated. A barrier cable assembly adapted to form a barrier between a first concrete column and a second concrete column is also disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20180023316 | POST MOUNT CABLE RAIL INSTALLATION SYSTEM | 01-25-2018 |
| 256048000 | Cross | 12 |
| 20090321700 | Cable Barrier System - A cable barrier system according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure includes a cable-release anchor; a line post having an internal cavity and a slot formed along a sidewall extending downward from a top end of the line post; a cable releasably held in tension by the cable-release anchor; and the cable releasably connected to the line post by a post-cable connector, the post-cable connector comprising an elongated portion having a loop, the elongated portion disposed substantially within the cavity and the loop extending through the slot exterior of the cavity, the cable slidingly disposed in the loop, wherein when an object impacts and deforms the line post toward ground level the cable is released from the deformed line post in a manner such that the cable tends to stay in tension and in contact with the impacting object. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100200826 | FENCE POST ASSEMBLIES - A fence post assembly ( | 08-12-2010 |
| 20150292233 | VERTICAL CABLE RAIL BARRIER - A barrier panel is formed of a first rail member and a second rail member with at least one vertical support member mounted to and extending between the first rail member and second rail member. The first rail member includes first openings spaced apart along its length. The second rail member includes second openings spaced apart along its length. Vertical cables are mounted to and extend between the first rail member and second rail member. A first end of each vertical cable is secured within one of the first openings and a second end of each vertical cable is secured within an opposite one of the second openings. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20160069103 | POST MOUNT CABLE RAIL INSTALLATION SYSTEM - Post mount cable rail systems and methods for installation are disclosed. An exemplary post mount system may include a mounting pipe having a plurality of threaded holes for securing at least one hardware item, and a support pipe for fitting over the mounting pipe, where the support pipe includes a plurality of holes that are aligned with the plurality of threaded holes of the mounting pipe. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160251873 | A FENCE POST AND FENCING SYSTEM | 09-01-2016 |
| 256052000 | Multiple | 1 |
| 20150292234 | HORIZONTAL CABLE RAIL BARRIER - A barrier panel is formed of a first vertical rail member and a second vertical rail member mounted to and extending between top and bottom rail members. At least one vertical support member is also mounted to and extends between the top and bottom rail members. The first and second vertical rail members include first and second openings, respectively, spaced apart along their lengths. Horizontal cables are mounted to and extend between the first vertical rail member and second vertical rail member. A first end of each horizontal cable is secured within one of the first openings in the first vertical rail member and a second end of each horizontal cable is secured within an opposite one of the second openings in the second vertical rail member. Each cable further passes through an additional opening provided in the vertical support member (which is positioned between the first and second vertical rail members). | 10-15-2015 |
| 256053000 | Nonaligned slots | 1 |
| 20100038611 | WIRE TERMINATION DEVICE - A wire termination device ( | 02-18-2010 |
| 256054000 | Clamp | 3 |
| 20160102479 | CABLE GUARDRAIL SECURITY DEVICE - A cable guardrail security device that includes an enclosure having a body with a passageway extending through the body and a locking mechanism to releasably lock the enclosure onto a cable of a cable guardrail over the location of the cable clamps that secure the cable so that the enclosure blocks access to the cable clamps. The security device includes opposing apertures in the enclosure that are designed to receive a shackle of a lock therethrough. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160102480 | CABLE GUARDRAIL SECURITY DEVICE - A cable guardrail security device that includes an enclosure having a body with a passageway extending through the body and a locking mechanism to releasably lock the enclosure onto a cable of a cable guardrail over the location of the cable clamps that secure the cable so that the enclosure blocks access to the cable clamps. The security device includes opposing apertures in the enclosure that are designed to receive a shackle of a lock therethrough. | 04-14-2016 |
| 256056000 | Wedge | 1 |
| 20150322691 | CABLE BACKED GUARDRAIL END TERMINAL SYSTEM - A guardrail end terminal system includes: a first guardrail post at a first end of the system; a second guardrail post located subsequent to the first guardrail post; a guardrail extruder head mounted on the first guardrail post; a guardrail positioned in the guardrail extruder head and mounted to the second guardrail post; a first cable hanging bracket on the second guardrail post; a cable brake attached to a second end of the system opposite to the first end of the system; and a first cable anchored to the first guardrail post and extending through the first cable hanging bracket to the cable brake. | 11-12-2015 |
| 256057000 | Tie | 1 |
| 20090321701 | Fence System - In certain embodiments, a fence system includes a first support member and a second support member. The fence system may include a rail coupled to the first and second support members such that the rail extends across the first and second support members. The first post and the second post are oriented in a first plane, and the rail is oriented in a second plane. The second plane is different than the first plane. The fence system may include a rollable infill material coupled to the rail. | 12-31-2009 |
| 256058000 | No clip | 1 |
| 20110108789 | TERMINATOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY - A coupling for an end of polymer jacketed high tensile wire fencing formed by a plate having first and second edges, a slot passing through the plate perpendicular to the first and second edges, having upper and lower ends spaced from the edges, a fold in the fencing defining a bight joining a shorter portion to a longer portion of the fencing, the fold penetrating the slot, and a pin of a length greater than the distance between the upper and lower ends of the slot, the pin having an end inserted into the bight in the fold of the fencing to retain the fold of the fencing in the slot, the pin being vertically removable from the bight to quickly release the fencing from the coupling. | 05-12-2011 |
