Abstract: Slat apparatus for a chain link fence, comprising a plurality of substantially parallel slats extending through the fence wires. Each slat has laterally extending wing portions positioned closely adjacent to the wing portions of adjoining slats to provide privacy by leaving only small spaces between the slats. The slats have apertures extending laterally therethrough rearwardly of the wing portions. The slat apertures are laterally aligned and a flexible belt extends through the apertures to retain the slats in parallel relation on the fence. The wing portions are of less thickness than the slats.

Abstract: A bracket member arranged for mounting to an uppermost rail of a fence, with a "V" shaped body member formed of memory retentent material, wherein the body member is defined by a plurality of coextensive legs each formed with an arcuate groove adjacent a junction of the legs, and a mounting slot at free ends of each leg, wherein the grooves and slots are directred into the generally planar legs through opposed upper and lower edges of the legs to permit mounting of the legs upon a fence rail and provide the arcuate grooves for support of baskets and the like therefrom.

Abstract: Plastic slats interwoven for privacy and wind protection in the wire mesh body of a chain link fence that are angled at 45 degrees and held against inadvertent removal by either slats or a ribbon inserted horizontally, rather than at a crossing 45 degree angle according to prior art practice, so that the user has the option of using only one horizontal holding slat or ribbon means.

Abstract: A fence apparatus is disclosed for use in conjunction with an existing fence or in combination with the construction of a new fence. The fence apparatus of the preferred embodiment of this invention has a flexible planar member to which two flexible members are attached. The two flexible members may be moved from an insertable planar position to an operative extended position such that the two flexible members occupy opposite sides of a typical fence and are secured thereto. The fence apparatus of the preferred embodiment of this invention prevents the growth of grass and/or other types of vegetation underneath and in close proximity to the fence and also prevents the growth of grass and/or other vegetation underneath the apparatus itself.

Abstract: A tensioned wire cable safety fence in which two lower cables are interwoven through a row of posts, one cable passing the posts on a side opposite the other cable. The lower cables are tensioned after interweaving. Upper cables are positioned in slots formed in the top of each post and tensioned.

Abstract: A system for the handling and support of flexible material such as for the erection of barricades, fencing or shading comprises a roll of flexible material (20) e.g. brattice cloth or open plastics fabric held by a dispenser (24) having tubes (21) or straps regularly spaced along the material (20) allowing the securing of material by posts (27) to a support when the material (20) is unwound from the dispenser (24). The support may be a surface e.g. a roadway to form a barricade as shown or other structure e.g. to make a shade enclosure. A variety of accessories such as stands bracing or post extending components can also be used with the system to extend its functionality.

Abstract: An improved vegetation barrier installed along the bottom edge of a chain-link or similar type fence, in a manner that will beautify a lawn and reduce grooming time. The fence frame is a system of molded vegetation barriers that are installed easily with few or no tools. The fence frame consist of elongated molded vegetation barriers, preferably plastic, having two basic cross-sectional shapes. One has a basically rectangular shape (12), and the other has basically an L-shaped cross-section (10). Both types are longitudinally grooved (40) (38) to receive a series of upper spring clip brackets (20) and corresponding base brackets (18) (22) that secure the vegetation barriers to the fence bottom and the underlying ground. Both types, in addition, are longitudinally grooved (42) to receive uniquely designed splice covers (24) (26), and post adapters (14) (30) (32) that are snapped into position without the use of tools.

Abstract: A cap with a covering portion to cover a post having a rectangular-shaped cross-section for holding woven fencing having longitudinal rods. The cap is formed from a sheet metal blank and has a cover component that may be secured to the post. This cover has a width equal to the width of the post, and a depth which is greater than that of the post. The cap has an excess portion which extneds beyond the depth of the post and is provided with cut-outs along a section of an edge adjacent to the post. Free ends of sections connected to the cover have joggs extending from the cover to the cross-section of the post and matching cross-sections of the longitudinal rods in the fencing. These sectoins connected with a cover have excess portions extending beyond the depth of the post with slits to form webs extending to bases of the excess portions.

Abstract: A chain link fence lower edging strip which comprises an extruded flat strip of plastic having a pair of centrally molded parallel groove that form precreased hinges allowing the extruded strip to be placed under a lower edge of a chain link fence and then folded upwardly into a U-shaped configuration. The outer top edges of the folded plastic strip are continuous molded fasteners that lockingly engage to a plurality of connectors passing through the openings in wire mesh of the chain link fence. Such a lower fence liner is useful in allowing grass to grow up to the wire mesh yet be readily trimmed by a twirling line trimmer without deleterious breakage of the twirling line.

Abstract: A length of integral fence or other building structure associated vegetation barrier, for use for eliminating the growth of grass or weeds, the barrier includes a base member, being of arcuate design, and in two embodiments having an upstanding leg, either centrally or laterally formed thereat, which leg is connected by a living hinge to the base member, the upstanding leg has apertures therethrough for accommodating the connection of a tie device for securing the barrier to the fence, and additional apertures to provide for drainage of moisture therethrough; the barrier may be formed of various polymer chemistry, and may include an ultra-violet light inhibitor, to sustain its life. The various lengths of barriers are interconnectable together, to provide continuous length for the installed barrier, with the base member having provision for insertion of spikes, for securing the barrier to the ground.

Abstract: Security fencing has a number of posts and steel mesh attached thereto. Each post comprises a fixed section and a movable section. The fixed section has a number of internal supports on which the steel mesh is located. The movable section is adapted to fit over the fixed section and is provided with a number of locking members which engage corresponding locking bars secured within the fixed section.Nine different embodiments are disclosed, some of which may be used in high security applications and others in moderate to low security applications.

Abstract: An assembly of a hedge-like element and a chain link fence is formed of a multitude of densely packed, relatively stiff leaf-like filaments are carried in elongated support to extend therefrom in a planar brush-like array. When a plurality of the camouflage elements are inserted in openings of the fence, the fence resembles a bush or hedge.

Abstract: A portable blind for hunting having a support structure which is laterally expandable by interconnecting identical frames to each other and to a standard member, each frame having a connecting portion adapted to be received within a loop of an adjacent frame member. A camouflaged cover is clipped to the support structure. Vertical extending members are pivotally attached to frame members to provide additional vertical coverage.

Abstract: A means for retaining slats woven flatwise through the links of a chain link fence is provided with a receptacle formed in each of the slats and a generally U-shaped clip member having legs engaging respective receptacles in adjacent slats.

Abstract: A chain link fence system has end, corner, or gate posts, each comprising a tubular metal post with a series of spaced, vertically-aligned openings along at least one side thereof. A supporting cross bar extends from one post to another and has a horizontally-positioned, apertured tonguemember at each end positioned in the top side opening of the post with the apertures oriented vertically. The end links of a chain link fence are positioned in the vertically aligned openings and a retaining rod inserted downwardly through the aperture in the tongue member and through the end links of chain link fence to secure the cross bar and the chain link fence wire to the post. A cap member covers the top of the post. The chain link fence is preferably secured to intermediate line posts by a novel retaining wire tie of a heavy bendable wire having the initial shape of a shepherd's crook and self closing at the crook end when properly installed.

Abstract: A one-piece coving strip (10) of the type utilized along fences, rails, or the like, for preventing vegetation growth at the base thereof, comprises an upper fence-engaging portion (22) and a lower ground-engaging portion (24), joined together by curved connections (26,28). The invention is characterized by including attachment fingers (62) or slits (30,36) for directly attaching the upper portion (22) to a chain-link fence (16). The strip (10) covers an area of ground between the fence and the ground-engaging portion (24), preventing vegetation growth and the passage of objects thereunder, as well as the easier removal of litter from the fencing. Optionally, anchoring spikes (38) may be provided for anchoring the lower portion (24) to the ground.

Abstract: A device designed to be secured to a chain link fence improves the appearance of the fence and partially closes the openings in the fence so as to provide privacy and wind protection. Decorative blocks, such as of wood or plastic, are installed onto the obliquely angled wires of the fence via a wire-receiving groove formed in one surface of each block. Each block extends partially over each of two adjacent fence openings on either side of the wire. Flexible connectors, such as of light wire, are strung generally in lines to connect the series of blocks and secure their position and orientation. Installation of a large number of the blocks provides the appearance of a closed fence, improves the appearance of the fence and provides some wind protection.

Abstract: A fence stretcher bar manufactured from a continuously fed, hot dip galvanized bar and a method of making such a stretcher bar. In a first manufacturing phase, the bar is formed from a continuously fed round rod which is rolled into a flat bar and coiled on a mandrel. The flat bar is then continuously fed into a second phase of the operation which includes annealing, cleaning with acid, coating with zinc ammonium chloride and hot dip zinc galvanizing. The material is cut to length and the cut ends are flame-spray coated with zinc. The bar is of substantially longitudinal configuration with two cut ends substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis thereof and having a cross section defining two parallel planar sides and two transverse curvilinear convex surfaces.

Abstract: A fenceliner for inhibiting growth of grass, weeds and other vegetation beneath and closely adjacent a fence so as to make cutting or trimming of such vegetation unnecessary, and for inhibiting passage of small animals across the border defined by the fence. The fenceliner can be provided as a coiled strip of thin flexible material such as plastic or metal. The thin material is uncoiled and rolled out along the length of the fence and is cut to fit around fence posts. Preferably the material is colored to closely simulate the coloring of the surrounding vegetation. A centrally located longitudinal recess in the strip receives the bottom of the fence panels. Symmetric legs extend outwardly and downwardly from the recess to cover the ground closely adjacent to the fence. The legs have sufficient spring tension to bias the recess against the bottom of the fence panels when the fenceliner is in position on the ground beneath the fence.

Abstract: A hanging device for hanging objects on a chain link fence includes a cruciform base member and a hook member extending from the base member.

Abstract: A fence protector comprising first and second panel members each having a vertical and horizontal leg therein. The vertical legs are placed on opposed sides of the bottom of a fence line with a strip of insulation material being initially interposed between the fence line and a vertical leg of one of the panels. Upon drawing the panels one towards the other by a bolt/nut combination or clamping device, a channel, filled with the insulation material, is presented with the bottom of the fence line contained therein. The insulation-filled channel precludes the entry of growth-enhancing elements into the channel and growth of vegetation therein.

Abstract: This invention relates to a security alarm arrangement which embodies a substantially helically extending deterrent wire generally of a coiled configuration. At least one longitudinally extending electrically conductive wire passes through the helical wire configuration in the general direction of the axis thereof. The helical wire configuration and the longitudinally extending wire are both connected to an alarm system which will trigger should the two wires be brought into contact.

Abstract: An integral fence associated vegetation barrier for eliminating growth of grass, or the like, and having a base member, an integrally and upwardly extending leg arranged approximately centrally, or slightly off center thereof, projecting up a sufficient distance to allow for its tying to the bottom of any fence, incorporating a series of apertures therein to facilitate the tying of the barrier to the bottom of the fence, and also having a plurality of spacially arranged drainage openings to facilitate the flow of rain or water therethrough; the formed barrier, constructed of a polymer, rubber, or the like, may have its upstanding leg folded over into adjacency with its base member, to ease its rolling into the roll form, as for storage, transit, or merchandising.

Abstract: The vegetation blocking fence edging assembly includes a fence structure (A), a plurality of elongated edging strips (B), and a plurality of fence post edging structures (C). The fence structure includes a plurality of mounting posts (10) between which a fencing medium (12) extends. The edging strip has U-shaped slots (42) at its longitudinal ends (30) which are adapted to be received around the fence mounting posts. The edging strip includes a longitudinally extending, generally J-shaped portion (32) made up of a U-shaped portion (34) for receiving the lower edge of the fence medium and a single guide edge (36) for engaging one face of the fence. Flanges (38, 40) extend from either side of the J-shaped portion at a downward angle to contact the ground. The flange portions are resilient plastic and bias the J-shaped portion and the U-shaped portion toward engagement with the fence lower edge.

Abstract: A chain link fence system has end, corner, or gate posts, each comprising a tubular metal post with a vertically extending concave groove along at least one side thereof and retaining bands across said groove and a horizontal slot near the top end of the post. A supporting cross bar extends from end, corner, or gate post to end, corner, or gate post and has a horizontally positioned apertured tongue member at each end. The tongue member is positioned in the top slot of the post with the aperture aligned with the vertically extending groove. The end links of a chain link fence are positioned in the vertically extending groove. A retaining rod is inserted downwardly along the tubular post through the aperture in the tongue member, in the groove and beneath the retaining bands and through the end links of chain link fence to secure the cross bar and the chain link fence wire to the post. A cap member covers the top of the post.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vegetation guard to be placed beneath a fence. The device includes a plurality of polygonal sections adapted to be disposed in end to end relationship. Each of the sections presents first and second inclined surfaces disposed in intersecting planes on opposite sides of a generally U-shaped trough portion which extends the length of the section. The trough portion is provided with a plurality of openings along its bottom wall to permit water to drain from the trough and herbicide to be applied through the openings. One end of each of the sections is provided with a tongue portion which is adapted to be placed beneath the opposite end of an adjacent section. A fastener passes through openings in the two overlapping sections which are configured so as to accomodate a limited amount of longitudinal movement between the two sections for thermal expansion and contraction.

Abstract: A fence guard for installation along a fence line for the purpose of preventing or retarding the growth of grass, weeds and other vegetation under and along a fence, which fence guard includes an elongated grass shield fitted along the straight runs of the fence line adjacent to the fence posts and extending outwardly from one or both sides of the fence line to cover the ground and grass along the fence. A swivel joint for attachment to the base of fence posts in the fence line at points where the fence changes direction; specially configured gate plates for mounting to the base of the gate posts installed in the fence and corner post plates provided at the base of each fence post in the fence line at points where a 90 degree directional turn is achieved, or where several fence lines meet, to match cooperating lengths of the grass shield.

Abstract: A sports field barrier is disclosed for arresting the flight of a ball moving in one direction over a field of play and for rebounding the ball in another direction generally and usually reciprocal to the one direction and with the barrier being erected uprightly along a zigzag course adjacent the field of play. Where the sports field is a tennis court the barrier may be constructed by the steps of intertwining wire coils to form a section of wire mesh fencing, crimping the fencing section or mounting it to forms so as to form the wire coils into a zigzag shape, and mounted the fencing section to a fence frame with the coils stretched between a pair of upright stanchions.

Abstract: Fencing comprises fencing material secured to a post by means of a resiliently deformable clip which is inserted into an opening in the post and rotated through an angle to snap into a stable position in which it resists rotation and also resists being pulled out of the opening.

Abstract: An extension for a fence of the chain link type, the extension having an upper panel portion and having mounting leg portions extending downwardly therefrom and passing vertically through openings in the chain link fabric to secure the extension thereto, each leg portion having an abutment thereon to limit downward travel of a leg portion into the fabric and having detents especially shaped and located along the leg surfaces to cooperate with the wires of the fabric to resist upward withdrawal of the leg portion from the fabric, once installed.

Abstract: Fence sections of the type having a series of interconnected vertical and horizontal strands are characterized by being formed with different preselected gauges and spacing between the horizontal strands. Thus the horizontal strands located at the extreme ends of the vertical strands are of a heavier gauge than the vertical strands with the intermediate horizontal strands being equal to or lighter in gauge than the vertical strands, the gauges and density or spacing of these strands being selected so as to allow coiling of the fence without having a retained memory factor while at the same time providing vertical strength against collapsing forces. Preferably, the spacing between the horizontal strands successively increases from the bottom of one such vertical row to the top of the vertical row, with each successively higher opening or spacing being greater than or equal to the vertical length of its next lower adjacent space or opening.

Abstract: A structural panel having a mesh sheet which is stiffened by one or a series of stiffeners each of which has a plurality of hook-like tongues which engage and retain rod portions of the mesh sheet.

Abstract: A gate or panel including a frame composed of channel members each of which has opposed side walls bent inwardly to define a slot for receiving edges of the chain link fabric which is within the frame. An end link of the fabric, which is in the slot in the adjacent side member, is turned to prevent withdrawal thus securing the fabric to the frame. Each of the frame members has a partition wall extending between the opposed walls so as to stiffen the gate frame. Depending upon the space between the slot and the partition wall it may be necessary to slide the end links into the channel from either end in order to turn the end links rather than inserting the links through the slot from the sides.

Abstract: A one-piece spring fastener is provided for mounting fencing wire or the like to a channel shaped support. In one embodiment the wire is mounted generally perpendicularly to the support and is free to move along its axis relative to the support. The fastener is of a generally U shape in cross-section comprising two generally parallel, spaced apart, generally T shaped members joined along substantially the entire tops thereof by a bight or interconnecting bridge portion. The top portions of the T shaped members in combination with the bight portion form a trough for receipt of the wire and the base portions of the T shaped members are generally dart shaped for non-rotational, forced receipt inbetween and retention by the inturned flanges of the channel shaped support.

Abstract: An irrigation system innovating manual practices and method elevating channeled waters for a diversion to the land. A check means locating in the ditch cooperating with a metering valve means locating in the ditch bank for the regulation and distribution of waters to thereby produce and reproduce selective and known volumes. A ditch valve means automating a diversion through selective preset comprising a metering insert and conduit combination. A check means incorporating a movable lower panel portion of reduced area minimizing actuation loads depending from an upper stationary dam portion having a spillway elevating a mounting base for the location of controls and actuators, clear of checked waters. A check means balancing a diversion through lower panel manipulations, while providing for the controlled release of accumulated water. A check means flexible by degree to automating combinations of actuators, timers and remote control, while incorporating portability for multiple use and storage.

Abstract: A method and means for installing a post, pole, or the like in a hole having fluid. A plurality of bracelet members are attached to the post. Each of the bracelet members have a covering and an elastomeric material for expanding which is encased in the covering.

Abstract: A kit for fencing a small area comprises a predetermined length of flexible fencing material having a total length which is less than the perimeter of the area by a small amount as measured by the permissive stretch of the fencing. A plurality of fence posts are secured to the fencing with distances therebetween of a predetermined amount and a plurality of ground engaging members are adapted to enter the ground to have the posts secured thereto, each of the ground engaging members being spaced from each other by a modular distance which is greater than the distance between the posts secured to the fencing. A closing post is provided with structure for driving the ground engaging members into the ground seriatim, and it is located after placing the ground engaging members.

Abstract: A fence and a fence post assembly for particular application in athletic fields is disclosed. Double-edged pressure sensitive tape is applied to a section of a fence post. The tape facilitates proper alignment of fencing on the post while securely attaching it to the post to prevent relative movement between the fencing and the post. An elongated holding member having an inside surface corresponding generally to the outside surface of the post holds the fencing against the tape. Bolts, or other suitable securing means, join the post and the holding member together thereby holding the fencing material against the tape and the post. The fencing material is preferably a fabric material, while the post is relatively flexible.

Abstract: A fenceliner for inhibiting growth of grass, weeds and other vegetation beneath and closely adjacent a fence so as to make cutting or trimming of such vegetation unnecessary, and for inhibiting passage of small animals across the border defined by the fence. The fenceliner can be provided as a coiled strip of thin flexible material such as plastic or metal. The thin material is uncoiled and rolled out along the length of the fence and is cut to fit around fence posts. Preferably the material is colored to closely simulate the coloring of the surrounding vegetation. A centrally located longitudinal recess in the strip receives the bottom of the fence panels. Symmetric legs extend outwardly and downwardly from the recess to cover the ground closely adjacent to the fence. The legs have sufficient spring tension to bias the recess against the bottom of the fence panels when the fenceliner is in position on the ground beneath the fence.