Board Fastener Patents (Class 256/DIG4)
  • Patent number: 5240217
    Abstract: An assembly which facilitate the capability of utilizing a plurality of horizontal panels with attachment brackets at end portions thereof for assembling standard types of barricades. A set of brackets includes one rectangular block bracket and two L-shaped angle iron brackets which are attached to each end portion of a horizontal panel. The rectangular block bracket is arranged between the two angled iron brackets such that two elongated grooves of a different width is defined therebetween so as to facilitate attachment of the horizontal panels to standards of different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Inventor: Allen J. Lizakowski
  • Patent number: 5192056
    Abstract: A fence construction system for simple and rapid construction of a wooden fence. The system includes upper and lower metal brackets for fastening horizontal rail members to vertical fence posts. Also disclosed are quick attachment means for rapid assembly of the fence. With the system, a durable traditional style good neighbor fence may be rapidly assembled from precut or standard sized lumber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1993
    Inventor: Belarmino G. Espinueva
  • Patent number: 4867420
    Abstract: A fence comprising a fence board support bracket having a base and having provided on the said base guide means adapted to receive removably inserted therein one or more fence boards, means for anchoring said base to the ground, and one or more fence boards adapted to be removably inserted into the said guide means, wherein the said base comprises a flat plate having provided therethrough a plurality of holes each of which is adapted to receive a stake removably inserted therethrough, and and wherein the said guide means comprises a channel formed by a pair of opposing side members, and wherein the said anchor means comprises a plurality of stakes each of which is adapted to be removably inserted through a hole of said plurality of holes in the said base and to be driven into the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Inventor: Arthur Anderson
  • Patent number: 4792122
    Abstract: A fence bracket for mounting adjacent fence rails in fixed relation on a fence post includes first and second fingers extending around a portion of the fence post and each having a hooked portion which is disposed over and engages at least one flange of the post wherein at least one of the fingers is engageable with one of a series of protrusions on a face of the post to limit movement of the bracket thereon. Means are also provided between the first and second fingers for supporting overlapping ends of adjacent rails whereby a fastener may be driven through the overlapping ends to secure the rails in fixed relation on the post. The bracket may be installed from the side of the post and hence does not require the prior removal of other fencing apparatus supported thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: Thomas J. Smrt
  • Patent number: 4688769
    Abstract: A fence bracket for mounting adjacent fence rails in fixed relation on a fence post includes first and second fingers extending around a portion of the fence post and each having a hooked portion which is disposed over and engages the flange of the post wherein at least one of the fingers is engageable with one of a series of protrusions on a face of the post to limit movement of the bracket thereon. Means are also provided between the first and second fingers for supporting overlapping ends of adjacent rails whereby a fastener may be driven through the overlapping ends to secure the rails in fixed relation on the post. The bracket may be installed from the side of the post and hence does not require the prior removal of other fencing apparatus supported by the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1987
    Inventor: Thomas J. Smrt