Patents Assigned to Alcuf Inc.
  • Patent number: 5611523
    Abstract: A fence system including posts for supporting horizontal rails and infill material such as panels or wooden boards. The posts comprise spaced-apart channel members of substantially C-shaped cross-sections having channels facing inwardly. The rails extend between the channel members of the post. A connector in the form of band clamps at least the upper ends of the channel member of the post together and preferably supports the rails. The lower ends of the channel members of the post are preferably set in concrete or secured to a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Alcuf Inc.
    Inventor: Harvey E. Parisien
  • Patent number: 5496016
    Abstract: A fence system including posts for supporting horizontal rails and infill material such as panels or wooden boards. The posts comprise spaced-apart channel members of substantially C-shaped cross-sections having channels facing inwardly. The rails extend between the channel members of the post. A connector having side edges bent to engage interned flanges of the channel members is held in place by a bolt and washer. An alternative connector in the form of a band clamps at least the upper ends of the channel member of the post together and preferably supports the rails. The lower ends of the channel members of the post are preferably set in concrete or secured to a base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1996
    Assignee: Alcuf Inc.
    Inventor: Harvey E. Parisien
  • Patent number: 5483773
    Abstract: A structure assembled of aluminum alloy extrusion and sheathing such as composite particle board for use as porches, balconies, or the like. The parts include posts, a frame having corner fasteners, and channel type beams supported by the frame and secured to the frame by fasteners in a manner requiring a minimum of on-site drilling of holes in the aluminum alloy parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Assignee: Alcuf Inc.
    Inventor: Harvey E. Parisien
  • Patent number: 5474279
    Abstract: The fence, sound barrier, guardrail or the like includes line posts and top and bottom rails for supporting panels, wire mesh, boards, pickets or fence material. A fence post cap and bracket is provided on the line posts, secured to the line post, and extending beyond the post so that a downwardly depending flange on the outer edge of the cap engages an outer side wall of the rail. The fence post bracket which is also secured to the line post supports the top rail and prevents upward displacement of the rail on the line post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: Alcuf Inc.
    Inventor: Harvey E. Parisien