Abstract: A slat for use in chain link fences is provided. The slat generally includes an elongated, imperforate body member and at least first and second fins extending laterally and proximally relative to and from the body member. The first and second fins of the slat may be configured and oriented to extend into knuckles of a chain link fence such that end portions of the first and second slats are pinched or frictionally engaged within the knuckles of a chain link fence, which locks or secures each slat within a corresponding channel of a chain link fence. The slat may further include third and fourth fins which extend laterally and distally relative to the body member for engaging portions of the wire mesh fencing fabric to inhibit rotational movement of the slats within corresponding channels of the chain link fence.

Abstract: A slat for use in chain link fences is provided. The slat generally comprises an elongate, imperforate body member and first and second fins extending from the body member to provide privacy and to lock the slat within a channel of a chain link fence. The first and second fins include portions which are configured and oriented to extend laterally relative to the body member toward fins of adjacently positioned slats to provide privacy. Further, the first and second fins are configured and oriented to extend into knuckles of a chain link fence, to wedge into the knuckles to secure the slats within the channels of the chain link fence. The body member is configured to provide a spring or resiliency to provide the adjustable-width and self-locking capabilities of the slat.

Abstract: An improved retainer rod for a passenger-side airbag is formed of two different plastics having different physical characteristics by a dual durometer extrusion process. The improved retainer rod has a cylindrical main body of a hard rigid plastic which can withstand bag deployment forces and a sheet-like flag of softer flexible plastic which can be sewn to the bag material.