Patents by Inventor Robert W. Yard

Robert W. Yard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fence rail and post assembly
    Patent number: 6499725
    Abstract: A fence rail and post construction is described wherein a metal tubular fence rail has one end thereof extending through an opening formed in one side of the post. A rail retainer is selectively removably secured to the fence rail outwardly of the post with the retainer engaging the post to limit longitudinal movement of the fence rail with respect to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventors: William J. Meis, Robert W. Yard
  • Fence gate
    Patent number: 6464209
    Abstract: A gate is disclosed for positioning between a hinge post and a latch post. The gate comprises horizontally spaced-apart end members which are channel-shaped. Each of the end members has a base portion and spaced-apart side walls extending therefrom. A plurality of metal rail members are initially secured to and extend between the end members by means of pivot bolts. When the metal gate has been adjusted to conform to elevational differences between the hinge post and the latch post, the relationship of the rail members and the end members is fixed by means of screws extending through the side walls of the end members into the ends of the rail members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventors: William J. Meis, Robert W. Yard
  • Fence rail and post assembly
    Publication number: 20020066897
    Abstract: A fence rail and post construction is described wherein a metal tubular fence rail has one end thereof extending through an opening formed in one side of the post. A rail retainer is selectively removably secured to the fence rail outwardly of the post with the retainer engaging the post to limit longitudinal movement of the fence rail with respect to the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: William J. Meis, Robert W. Yard
  • Fence gate
    Publication number: 20020066898
    Abstract: A gate is disclosed for positioning between a hinge post and a latch post. The gate comprises horizontally spaced-apart end members which are channel-shaped. Each of the end members has a base portion and spaced-apart side walls extending therefrom. A plurality of metal rail members are initially secured to and extend between the end members by means of pivot bolts. When the metal gate has been adjusted to conform to elevational differences between the hinge post and the latch post, the relationship of the rail members and the end members is fixed by means of screws extending through the side walls of the end members into the ends of the rail members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: William J. Meis, Robert W. Yard