Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fence brace assembly, and method for assembling a fence brace assembly comprising at least one post, at least one member, at least one joint connection comprising an opening in a stabilizing surface, at least one tab-slot in a securing surface, wherein the member has at least one tab, the member passes through the opening in the stabilizing surface, and the tabs engage the tab slots in the tab-slots in the securing surface. The present invention is also directed to a kit for assembling a fence brace assembly having component parts capable of being assembled in the field and adapted for use with a plurality of fence posts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a joint connection, a kit, a construction, and a method for joining items. The joining is accomplished, generally, by at least one post and at least one member, whereby the member is joined to the post. Generally, the post has at least one surface having at least one opening, and at least one surface having at least one tab-slot, and, generally, the member has at least one tab protruding from its end. Generally, the joining is accomplished by passing the member through the opening in the post and joining the tab to the tab-slot in the post.

Abstract: Soft coated shaped polycarbonate articles exhibiting improved resistance of the polycarbonate substrate to degradation by the plasticizers contained in the relatively soft top coat comprised of, in combination:(i) a shaped polycarbonate substrate;(ii) a protective intermediate layer disposed on said polycarbonate substrate comprised of at least one ply of a resinous material exhibiting plasticizer barrier properties, thermoformability, heat resistance, and compartibility with the underlying polycarbonate; and(iii) a relatively soft plasticized top coat comprised of at least one resinous material disposed on said intermediate layer.The substrate, intermediate layer, and top coat are all bonded together by means of suitable adhesives.