Abstract: A modular lawn clipping barrier includes a plurality of barrier sections that are removably coupled together. Each of a plurality of hinge members is attached to one of the plurality of barrier sections. Each of the hinge members comprises a first mating section and a second mating section. The first and second mating sections are attached to opposite ends of the barrier sections such that the first mating sections barrier sections may be aligned with the second mating sections of adjacently positioned barrier sections. Each of a plurality of rods is selectively extendable through a mated pair of the first and second mating sections such that mated pair are pivotally coupled together.

Abstract: A system and kit of components for winterizing plants and trees, where the invention comprises a skeletal frame formed by plural first tubular members, each having an upper end and a lower end. When assembled, the respective lower ends are spaced apart and positioned vertically and anchored within the ground surrounding the plant or tree. Joined between adjacent first tubular members are plural second tubular, horizontally oriented, members to form a generally square skeletal frame. About the skeletal frame is a light-transmitting plastic wrap. Overriding the skeletal frame is a top frame, preferably pivotal about a pair of upper ends, to allow access to the protected plant or tree. Additionally, the invention contemplates a cover, such as a plastic wrap or canvas-like material over the top frame to ensure complete protection of the plant or tree.

Abstract: A fencing system and method of manufacturing and installing a fencing system specifically designed to give the appearance of a traditional shadow box or privacy fence, wherein the system uses preformed non-corrosive, structurally sound corrugated panels, posts, posts mounts, channel mounts, and clips that mate and are securable using conventional fasteners.

Abstract: A fencing system includes an anchor that is insertable into the ground and a pole having an end that is mounted over the anchor such that the pole is supported by the anchor. A fastener is located on the pole and is used to secure fencing material to the pole.

Abstract: An injection molded plastic fence panel that includes an upper horizontal rail and a lower horizontal rail. The panel also includes multiple spaced-apart vertical members extending between and interconnecting the upper and lower horizontal rails. The upper and lower horizontal rails each have a concave front surface and a concave rear surface with a pair of edges interconnecting the front and rear surfaces. The front and rear surfaces each have central regions intermediate the edges, with the central regions being separated by a distance less than the front-to-back depth of the edges.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fencing system for enclosing an outdoor seating or assembly area comprising a plurality of posts (2) and awning support bars (3), each bar (3) extending between a pair of said posts (2) when the system is erect, the posts (2) and bars (3) including co-operating means (10,14,15) thereon for releasable attachment of the bars (3) to the posts (2), and an awning (4) hanging from each support bar (3) between said posts (2).

Abstract: A modular-grid fence system that comprises integral connectors on each end that allows each respective grid to be connected to each other grid and form a fence. The connectors also provide that the modular-grid fence system may be utilized in angles from near zero degrees, to an in-line angle of 180 degrees. This connecting feature provides that the modular-grid fence system may be used to augment and provide additional restriction to an existing fence, or be used as a freestanding fence. In addition, the modular-grid fence system is stackable, easily assembled without tools, and storable or shippable in a flat container.

Abstract: A safety fencing system is provided which includes a plurality of two-part poles. These poles have a flat edge and a curved edge providing a substantially “D” shape. In the preferred embodiment each flat edge includes a substantially concave portion and a substantially convex portion. These contours nest together when two flat edges are placed adjacent to one another, leaving a curved or round external shape. The nested contours and the flat edges receive a pliable material. These contours assist in “grabbing” the material to prevent it from slippage over time. Fasteners are used to secure the two parts of the poles together, capturing the material there between. Inserts are used in the ground to receive one the bottom end of the poles. Section locks are used to secure one section of fence to an adjacent section of fence. A gate is provided with two gate frame members. A first gate frame member supports the gate door and the second gate frame member supports the gate stop.

Abstract: A fencing system includes an anchor that is insertable into the ground and a pole having an end that is mounted over the anchor such that the pole is supported by the anchor. A fastener is located on the pole and is used to secure fencing material to the pole.

Abstract: A removable tensioned fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate comprises a plurality of spaced apart poles having a lower end inserted into holes drilled in the deck around the swimming pool and a mesh screening material stretched between such poles. A pair of support structures, each comprising a pair of spaced apart vertical poles, constitutes the outermost poles in the tensioned fence. A lower end of each of the poles is inserted into holes drilled into the deck. A pair of rigid horizontal cross bar extends between the poles in each support structure and mesh screening material is tensioned between the poles. A gate comprised of a pair of spaced apart vertical bars, a pair of spaced apart horizontal bars and mesh screening material tensioned therebetween is supported within a gate opening, defined by the innermost poles of the support structures, by a pair of spaced apart self-closing hinges mounted between one of the innermost poles of a support structure and the adjacent vertical bar of the gate.

Abstract: A laminated plastic barrier type fence encapsulates a printed message or sign. The plastic fence is laminated. A message or sign which is printed on a portion of one side of a first sheet of plastic sheeting material. The first sheet is then laminated to a second sheet of plastic sheeting material. A regular array of apertures is made in the laminated sheet to either side of the printing.

Abstract: A control barrier is provided having a barrier wall with one or two support assemblies attached thereto. The barrier wall has a front face with a display recess, wind ports, and tenons and mortises formed thereon. The barrier wall also has a set of projecting arms having either pins or ports to allow a series of control barriers to be connected together. The support assemblies are positionable between a support position and a standing position. Preferably, the support assemblies include a leg and a foot. The leg is extendable and/or rotatable to allow the foot to be positioned between a support position and a standing position.

Abstract: A fencing system includes an anchor that is insertable into the ground and a pole having an end that is mounted over the anchor such that the pole is supported by the anchor. A fastener is located on the pole and is used to secure fencing material to the pole.

Abstract: An outdoor privacy wall that includes at least one self supporting panel mounted on multiple, spaced apart footings disposed in the ground. The panel features a rectangular shape and has opposing faces bounded by parallel upper and lower edges and a pair of parallel side edges connecting the upper and lower edges. At least one of the opposing faces includes a recessed region. A thick peripheral portion surrounds the recessed region and longitudinal reinforcing elements extend longitudinally through the thick peripheral region. A vertically oriented mold assembly is used to manufacture the panels.

Abstract: A fencing system and method of manufacturing and installing a fencing system specifically designed to give the appearance of a traditional shadow box or privacy fence, wherein the system uses preformed non-corrosive, structurally sound corrugated panels, posts, posts mounts, channel mounts, and clips that mate and are securable using conventional fasteners.

Abstract: A modular-grid fence system that comprises integral connectors on each end that allows each respective grid to be connected to each other grid and form a fence. The connectors also provide that the modular-grid fence system may be utilized in angles from near zero degrees, to an in-line angle of 180 degrees. This connecting feature provides that the modular-grid fence system may be used to augment and provide additional restriction to an existing fence, or be used as a freestanding fence. In addition, the modular-grid fence system is stackable, easily assembled without tools, and storable or shippable in a flat container.

Abstract: A retractable barrier system for preventing unsupervised access to dangerous areas by children. The retractable barrier system includes an housing with an elongate perimeter wall, a bottom wall and a top wall which define an interior space; a barrier assembly positionable within the housing and extending through a slot of the housing; a biasing assembly for selectively retracting the barrier assembly into the housing; a receiving housing for selectively coupling to the barrier assembly; and an alarm assembly positioned within the receiving housing to provide an aural warning when the barrier assembly is disconnected from the receiving housing.

Abstract: A metal fence post for use with a wooden fence. The fence post has a U-shaped center section positioned between two flanges, and each of the flanges includes a plurality of holes extending along an edge. The fence post can be used as a line post, comer post or end post. In one form, the thickness of the sides of the U-shaped center section is about the same as the thickness of the wooden fence rails so that the fence posts are positioned in-line with the fence rails. The fence posts allow the fence boards to be attached to either or both sides of the rails. In another form, the center section has very closely spaced, but longer legs. That provides increased strength allowing thinner gauge material.

Abstract: A fencing system and method of manufacturing and installing a fencing system specifically designed to give the appearance of a traditional shadow box or privacy fence, wherein the system uses preformed non-corrosive, structurally sound corrugated panels, posts, posts mounts, channel mounts, and clips that mate and are securable using conventional fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an enclosure which has a plurality of utilities such as a portable ice skating rink, a wading pool, a volleyball area, and a garden enclosure. The enclosure has a pair of opposed sidewalls and a pair of opposed end walls. Each of the sidewalls is defined by at least one elongated sidewall member and each of the end walls is defined by at least one elongated end wall member. A plurality of corner members define an enclosed area with the end walls and the sidewalls. The enclosure further has at least one sheet member positioned over the sidewalls, the end walls, and the corner members. The enclosure further has cover members which fit over the elongated sidewall members, the end wall members, and the corner members to hold and protect the at least one sheet member.

Abstract: A structural glass panel railing includes glass panels supported on a floor by a base assembly including a railing support assembly. The railing support assembly includes a shoe fastened to the floor, a base member locked to the shoe by a cam lock lever and a channel member having a pocket receiving the panel. The base member may be attached directly to the floor. The channel member is received in a groove of the base member and is held by a wedge system. The wedge system can be formed by mating tapers on the channel member and the groove or by a wedge member inserted into the groove. A handrail assembly includes a handrail channel member receiving the top edge of the panel. The handrail channel member is received in a groove in a handrail.

Abstract: A rodent guard system for inhibiting rodents from entering a predetermined area on a surface comprises a perimeter fence which extends around the predetermined area. The perimeter fence comprises a horizontally disposed barrier member having an upstanding barrier member extending upwardly therefrom. At least one first electrical-conducting member is positioned on the horizontally disposed barrier member between the upstanding barrier member and the outer edge of the horizontally disposed barrier member. At least one second electrical-conducting elongated member is positioned on the upstanding barrier member. The first and second electrical-conducting members are operatively connected to a source of electrical energy whereby the system is operable to complete a circuit across the electrical-conducting members through the rodent's body as the rodent attempts to traverse the barrier members.

Abstract: A fence structure made from steel rods approximately five eighths inch in diameter and having a tensile strength of about ninety thousand pounds, the fence structure comprising a plurality of horizontally extending and vertically spaced rods interconnected by a plurality of horizontally spaced vertical rods which are welded at their points of intersection to the horizontal rods.

Abstract: A control barrier is provided having a barrier wall with one or two support assemblies attached thereto. The barrier wall has a front face with a display recess, wind ports, and tenons and mortises formed thereon. The barrier wall also has a set of projecting arms having either pins or ports to allow a series of control barriers to be connected together. The support assemblies are positionable between a support position and a standing position. Preferably, the support assemblies include a leg and a foot. The leg is extendable and/or rotatable to allow the foot to be positioned between a support position and a standing position.

Abstract: A modular, temporary fencing system for sports arenas comprises a plurality of spike-footed poles and a plurality of mesh fencing panels. The poles each have four longitudinal “key-hole” slots, and opposite side ends of the mesh fencing panels are configured to fit in the slots. To delineate a sports playing field or arena, the side ends of the fencing panels are inserted into the key-hole slots, and the poles are partially inserted into the ground, with the fencing panels supported there between, according to the desired dimensions and shape of the playing field or arena. Further, the poles are composed of a polymer chosen so that the poles are rigid enough to support the fencing panels and to delineate the playing area, yet flexible enough so that when a player falls against the fence, the fence can bend substantially to the ground without injuring the player or breaking.

Abstract: A bumper for limiting the limiting the mobility of a wheeled device. The bumper is an elongated member having a base wall and an elastically resilient wheel engagement wall coupled to the base wall. The wheel engagement wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface, one of which includes reliefs for aiding the wall to conform to and stop the rolling action of a wheel of a wheeled device when impacted thereby. The energy stored in the engagement wall when impacted by the wheel of the wheeled device returns the engagement wall to its original shape thereby pushing the wheel of the wheeled device away from the elongated member. A bumper system may be fabricated by connecting two or more of the bumpers together in a desired configuration using adjustable, straight, or bent connectors.

Abstract: An electric fence is disclosed for keeping selected small animals out of an enclosed area. The electric fence has an electrically conductive screen, a plurality of support members for supporting the screen, at least one electrically conductive element positioned adjacent to the screen on a side of the screen opposite the enclosed area, the electrically conductive element mounted to the fence by a plurality of mounting elements, the electrically conductive element being operably couplable to an electric charge generator, and the screen being electrically grounded. The electric fence may be mounted adjacent to a perimeter fence by a distance greater than the distance the selected animal can jump.

Abstract: A prefabricated fence post assembly comprising a slotted fence post which slideably receives an adjoining prefabricated modular panel, picket fence, lattice or ornamental section for the construction of fences, walls and other structures incorporating panels.

Abstract: A portable fence is practically easy and fast to be installed along the boundary of a keep-off area to restrict and entry of the unconcerned at construction or events-holding sites and is conveniently compact to carry and store due to its foldability. This fence comprises a conjunction screen formed by connecting a plurality of fence components, preferably formed of synthetic resin by blow molding, side by side through a hinge mechanism such that they are foldable to each other and a support means or stay pivotably mounted onto a lower fringe portion of said conjunction screen, and stably provides a restricted area at a site where an access of the unconcerned is restricted in an easy and fast manner and is convenient to carry and store due to its foldability. The addition of a weight container thereto further enhances the standing stability thereof.

Abstract: A non-electric perimeter fence to prevent animals from entering a restricted area comprises a vertical barrier member extending to a predetermined height above ground level and an angled barrier member extending upwardly and outwardly from the vertical member relative to the restricted area. The vertical member may comprise a conventional chain link fence and the angled member is preferably made of a sheet material. The surface of the angled member which is presented to an animal attempting to climb over the fence is preferably smooth and free of protrusions which could assist the animal in climbing the fence. Preferably, the height of the angled member is sufficient to prevent an animal such as an adult raccoon from reaching over its upper edge.

Abstract: A bumper for limiting the mobility of a wheeled device. The bumper is an elongated member having a base wall and an elastically resilient wheel engagement wall coupled to the base wall. The wheel engagement wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface, one of which includes reliefs for aiding the wall to conform to and stop the rolling action of a wheel of a wheeled device when impacted thereby. The energy stored in the engagement wall when impacted by the wheel of the wheeled device returns the engagement wall to its original shape thereby pushing the wheel of the wheeled device away from the elongated member. A bumper system may be fabricated by connecting two or more of the bumpers together in a desired configuration using adjustable, straight, or bent connectors.

Abstract: A fence and a furring strip for fence, which are light in weight and strong and are resistant to snow and wind are provided. Bent wire rods 1 are bent in a triangle shape, at the top 10 of which, at the portion a little off-center, a pair of parallel wire rods 2 are mounted both on the front and the rear sides. The furring strip in such a construction is inserted between vertical wire rods 51, 51 of the fence body formed like a folding screen. The furring strip is fixed on the fence body by an appropriate fitting and forms a fence.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a wire mesh security enclosure. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a plurality of unstacked, vertically oriented rectangular mesh panels coupled together to form a mesh wall. The mesh wall is anchored along a periphery defining the area to be protected. The mesh enclosure is reinforced by a plurality of independently positioned support posts offset from the interior of the mesh wall. The support posts are anchored to the floor interior of the mesh wall and are respectively coupled to the interior side of the mesh wall. The design of the security enclosure provides increased flexibility regarding the placement of the anchor posts and permits one-person assembly.

Abstract: A protection screen for a condenser unit of an air conditioning or heat pump system utilizes a plurality of screen panels to form a protective enclosure about the periphery of the condenser unit. The protection screen is self-supporting and is spaced a sufficient distance from the condenser unit to provide an adequate air gap. The protection screen prevents ingress of clogging particulate matter into the heat exchanger portion of the condenser unit.

Abstract: A modular fence unit provides a rigid frame supporting flexible and resilient sheet plastic that is stretched over and secured to the frame to create a visually open, yet resilient barrier. Each modular unit is provided with a connector for joining together one or more juxtaposed modular units or for attachment to an available stationary fixture such as a wall. The connectors may permit junctions between units in freely selectable angled relationships. Connections may be hinged, while others may provide a releasable latch, allowing a modular unit to serve as an access gate.

Abstract: A dasher board system for providing a surrounding barrier for the playing surface of a hockey rink. The dasher board system includes lower dasher board sections and extended continuous transparent upper shielding elements. The lower dasher board sections are formed by pultrusion. This gives the dasher board sections a high concentration of fiberglass and a high strength-to-weight ratio. This enables the sections to be made in longer lengths and reduces assembly time. The dasher board sections include horizontal ribs formed therein during the pultrusion process. A mounting system includes supports that are mounted to the horizontal ribs to stabilize the dasher board sections. Curved dasher board sections are formed by cutting the horizontal ribs and flexing the dasher board sections in the regions of the cuts. The transparent upper shielding is formed from by unrolling an elongated length of relatively thin polycarbonate material.

Abstract: A portable barrier apparatus is disclosed in this specification defining a multi-sectioned barrier for protection against wind and sand in various outdoor environments. Additionally the barrier may assembled and used as a child or pet restraint enclosure, a privacy barrier, or a temporary personal effect storage site. The apparatus includes a connected plurality of flexible barrier panel members which may be supported in an upright manner with a plurality of pole members. The apparatus further includes a protective panel member which generally covers the barrier panel members in an undeployed configuration. The invention provides a compact transport-configured package for user carrying of the barrier.

Abstract: A portable structure is provided including a plurality of wall sections each having a front face, a rear face, and a periphery formed therebetween. The periphery is defined by a horizontally oriented linear top and bottom edge and a pair of vertically oriented linear side edges. Each top edge has an elongated slot formed therein along an entire length thereof and in communication with the side edges. Further included is a plurality of interconnects adapted to be removably situated within the slots of adjacent wall sections to maintain the lateral relationship thereof. The interconnects include planar interconnects and angled interconnects.

Abstract: A bumper for limiting the limiting the mobility of a wheeled device. The bumper is an elongated member having a base wall and an elastically resilient wheel engagement wall coupled to the base wall. The wheel engagement wall includes an outer surface and an inner surface, one of which includes reliefs for aiding the wall to conform to and stop the rolling action of a wheel of a wheeled device when impacted thereby. The energy stored in the engagement wall when impacted by the wheel of the wheeled device returns the engagement wall to its original shape thereby pushing the wheel of the wheeled device away from the elongated member. A bumper system may be fabricated by connecting two or more of the bumpers together in a desired configuration using adjustable, straight, or bent connectors.

Abstract: A security enclosure for children and pets is disclosed which is formed from a plurality of identical interlocking panels. Each panel comprises a panel body having opposed inner and outer faces and first and second opposite sides. First and second hinge members are disposed on the first panel body side in vertically spaced relation, and a third hinge member is disposed on the second body side having a vertical dimension which corresponds to the vertical spacing of the first and second hinge members. A spring loaded engagement member holds the third hinge member in interlocking relation between the first and second hinge members. A circular array of gear teeth formed on the respective hinge members hold adjacent panels in a predetermined angular relationship and are constructed to permit relative angular adjustment between the adjacent panels. The hinge means are offset in such a manner that adjacent panels can be folded in flat, face-to-face relation.

Abstract: A supporting structure for play yard includes a top frame, a bottom frame and at least three support posts mounted between the top frame and the bottom frame to define an interior cavity. Each of the support posts includes a frame post having an adjustment base axially affixed to a bottom end of the frame post. Each of the adjustment bases has a threaded upper shank and an enlarged base turner. To assemble the supporting structure, penetrate each of the support posts through a threaded adjusting hole of a respective holding joint of the bottom frame until a top end of the support post rotatably inserts into a head sleeve of the top frame through its bottom opening. Therefore, the distance between the top frame and the bottom frame can be adjusted by screwing the threaded upper shank in or out of the threaded adjusting hole.

Abstract: An adjustable child stand (10) comprising an enclosure (12) having an open top to receive and hold a child (14), so that the child (14) can stand therein. A structure (16) is for elevating in a stabilized manner the enclosure (12) off of a floor (18), so that a primary care giver (20) performing an activity, will have both hands (22) free to tend to the activity, while the child (14) within the enclosure (12) can also participate in assisting with the activity.

Abstract: A floor lock assembly for a playpen prevents collapse of the apparatus when it is occupied by a child, whereby a potential safety problem is obviated. In a typical playpen collapsible frame, a lower frame assembly is comprised of a pair of parallel connecting rod units pivotally joined to a pair of crossing rod assemblies. The floor lock assembly extends between the pivoting intersections of the crossing rod units, and includes a pair of rigid linking members extending in opposed relationship from a lock bracket, each linking member pivotally joined to one of the pivoting intersections of the crossing rod units. Each linking member is limited in angular range in its pivoting relationship to the lock bracket, whereby the lock bracket may be supported by the linking members (when the lower frame is in a deployed configuration) in a generally horizontal overcenter disposition beneath a medial portion of the floor panel of the playpen.

Abstract: A portable barrier apparatus is disclosed in this specification defining a multi-sectioned barrier for protection against wind and sand in various outdoor environments. Additionally the barrier may be assembled and used as a child or pet restraint enclosure, a privacy barrier, or a temporary personal effect storage site. The apparatus includes a connected plurality of flexible barrier panel members which may be supported in an upright manner with a plurality of pole members. The apparatus further includes a back pack or similar device for transporting the barrier in an undeployed configuration. The invention provides that the back pack can be independently utilized away from the barrier. The invention further provides an accessory enclosure structure which is attachable to the barrier.

Abstract: A portable modular outdoor playing arena having a plurality of modular floor panels and a plurality of generally vertically oriented modular side panels. The floor panels have a generally smooth flat upper surface and side surfaces that depend therefrom at approximate right angles. The floor panels are adjoined in a closed polygonal configuration to create a playing surface. The side panels surround and abut the floor panels and exert a compressive force on the floor panels to prevent lateral separation of adjacent floor panels. A seal forms a fluid tight connection between adjacent floor panels and at the juncture of the floor panels and the side panels. Each of the floor panels include adjustable legs to support the floor panels on the ground or on a sub-surface. The legs are vertically adjustable to allow for the levelling of the floor panels so that adjacent floor panels can be individually levelled and supported to provide a level playing surface.

Abstract: A portable fencing system includes a plurality of fence sections each of which terminates in feet which are selectively mounted in base blocks. Each base block includes a section made in the form of a skin having a hollow chamber therein with filler material inserted in the chamber.

Abstract: A blocking device (10) having a shield (12) which has at least one shield barrier (12B) and at least two shield pole pockets (12A) each positioned at opposite distal ends of the shield barrier (12B). The blocking device (10) further has at least two poles (14) each having a pole shaft (14C) which is inserted within the at least two shield pole pockets (12A). The at least two pole shafts (14C) having sufficient length to extend downwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A child-proof safety latch for a swimming pool safety barrier, or other stretched-panel fence, includes a threaded rod having an expandable nut, such as a toggle-wing nut, that can move to and fro along the rod between a movable stop and a fixed stop adjacent an end of the rod that is distal from a first fence pole to which the rod is permanently affixed. To fasten two adjacent fence panels together, an operator collapses the expandable nut and inserts it through an eyelet attached to a second fence pole. The operator then expands the nut so as to capture the eyelet and turns the expandable nut so as to draw the two poles together.

Abstract: An expandable, collapsible barrier includes first and second endposts connected by an expandable, collapsible lattice structure. The barrier is provided with a handle mounted to one of the endposts and a handle receiving tube mounted to the other of the endposts. The handle receiving tube can receive the handle of a second barrier to hingedly interconnect two barriers. A latch bar is pivotally mounted to one of the end posts and a sleeve is provided on the other endpost. The latch bar and sleeve cooperated to lock the barrier in a collapsed position. When in the collapsed position, the barrier can be carried by the handle. Mounting brackets are provided for placing flags, lamps, and signboards on the barrier. The signboard bracket enables the signboard to be level at all stages of expansion of the barrier without the need to adjust the signboard.

Abstract: A gate assembly for tensioned fences, particularly those which encircle home swimming pools and are removable for swimming pool use. The gate in its preferred form is "U" shaped with no rigid bar at the top and has the space between the bars of the gate filled with tensioned mesh fabric similar to the tensioned fence. The gate is supported by poles on each edge which provides spring closed hinging on one edge and an automatic latch at the opposite edge. The poles are in fact pairs of poles at each side which together react to the tension of the fence without transferring the fence tension to the gate. In one form, the two poles at each edge are rigidly connected by bars which define a truss. The gate supporting poles are secured to the pole decking as by insertion in drilled holes which are at cant angles in the order of 5.degree. away from the direction of the fence tension. A process for installing the fence and gate is described.