Decorative Covering for a Chain Link Fence Post

A decorative covering for a chain link fence post includes a first post cover, a second post cover, a plurality of left chain-link receiving openings, a plurality of right chain-link receiving openings, a left interlocking mechanism, and a right interlocking mechanism. The plurality of left chain-link receiving openings and the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings are oppositely positioned of each other about a sagittal plane of the first post cover to receive chain link fences that outwardly extends from the fence post. The plurality of left chain-link receiving openings terminally traverses into the first post cover. The plurality of right chain-link receiving openings terminally traverses into the first post cover so that the first post cover can extend beyond the chain link fences. The first and second post covers are attached to each other by the left and right interlocking mechanisms thus fully covering the fence post within.

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Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Pat. Application Serial No. 63/286,412 filed on Dec. 6, 2021.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to fence post covers. More specifically, the present invention is a decorative covering for a chain link fence post.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Fences provide endless utilities for designated surface area. The main functionality of the fence is to provide an enclosed area within the ground to be guarded, guided, surrounded, or protected. Fences has been utilized throughout humanity for many years as there are many different structures and types of fences. Well-known types of fences are chain link fences, wooden fences, polymer fences, and stone fences. From the aforementioned types of fences, chain link fences are widely popular among most of the consumers due to the affordability and the durability. However, the biggest drawback of the chain link fences is the unattractive appearance that most consumers do not approve. In other words, a chain link fence can look very aesthetically unappealing in a residence setting due to the industrial appearance and the exposed fence post.

An objective of the present invention is to provide a decorative covering for a chain link fence post. The present invention provides a two-piece covering apparatus that is used to cover the chain link fence post. More specifically, the two-piece covering apparatus has series of opening each side to engaged with the chain link panels that outwardly extend from the fence post. As a result, the present invention is able to fully cover the fence post thus providing a decorative appearance for traditional chain link fences.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the present invention, showing the detachment of the first post cover and the second pot cover.

FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the present invention, showing the detachment of the first post cover and the second pot cover.

FIG. 6 is an illustration showing the installation of the present invention within a chain link fence.

FIG. 7 is an illustration showing the installation of the present invention within a chain link fence.

 DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

The present invention provides a decorative covering for a chain link fence post to aesthetically upgrade the exposed fence post of a chain link fence. The present invention provides a two-piece apparatus so that the fence post of the chain link fence can be fully covered without having to remove the fence panels of the chain link fence. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 6, and 7, the present invention comprises a first post cover 1, a second post cover 11, a plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9, a plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10, a left interlocking mechanism 16, and a right interlocking mechanism 17.

In reference to the general configuration of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1-3, the first post cover 1 and the second post cover 11 function as the lateral cover pieces that fully enclose the fence post. The plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9 and the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10 are oppositely positioned of each other about a sagittal plane 2 of the first post cover 1. As a result, the first cover post is able to cover one side of the fence post while the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9 and the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10 are able to engage with the fence panels that outwardly extend from the fence post. More specifically, the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9 terminally traversing into the first post cover 1. The plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10 terminally traversing into the first post cover 1 opposite of the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9. The first post cover 1 and the second post cover 11 are attached to each other by the left interlocking mechanism 16 and the right interlocking mechanism 17 thus enabling the fence post to be fully enclosed within the first post cover 1 and the second post cover 11.

In reference to FIGS. 4-5, the first post cover 1 may comprise a first body 3, a first left edge 7, and a first right edge 8. The first body 3 delineates the shape of the first post cover 1 and designed to cover the rear side, the left side, and the right side of the fence post. The first left edge 7 and the first right edge 8 are oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane 2 and determine the terminal edges of the first post cover 1. The plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9 traverses into the first post body from the first left edge 7 so that the first body 3 can extend past a left chain panel as the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9 engages with the left chain panel. Similarly, the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10 traverses into the first post body from the first right edge 8 so that the first body 3 can extend past a right chain panel as the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10 engages with the right chain panel. Furthermore, the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10 is evenly distributed along the first right edge 8 and the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9 is evenly distributed along the first left edge 7 to properly aligned with the link-pattern of the existing fence panels.

In reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the first body 3 is preferably an elongated three-sided cover that covers the rear side, the left side, and the right side of the fence post. More specifically, the first body 3 may comprise a first face panel 4, a left lateral panel 5, and a right lateral panel 6. The first face panel 4 is perpendicularly positioned to the sagittal plane 2 and covers the rear side of the fence post. The left lateral panel 5 and the right lateral panel 6 are oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane 2. The left lateral is perpendicularly and terminally connected to the first face panel 4 and covers the left side of the fence post. Resultantly, the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9 traverses into the left lateral panel 5 from the first left edge 7 thus allowing the left lateral panel 5 to extend beyond the left fence panel. The right lateral panel 6 is perpendicularly and terminally connected to the first face panel 4 and covers the right side of the fence post. Resultantly, the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10 traverses into the right lateral panel 6 from the first right edge 8 thus allowing the right lateral panel 6 to extend beyond the right fence panel.

In reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the second post cover 11 may comprise a second body 12, a second left edge 14, and a second right edge 15. The second body 12 delineates the shape of the second post cover 11 and designed to cover the front side of the fence post. The second left edge 14 and the second right edge 15 are oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane 2 and determine the terminal edges of the second post cover 11.

In reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the second body 12 is preferably an elongated one-sided cover that covers the front side of the fence post. More specifically, the second face panel 13 is perpendicularly positioned to the sagittal plane 2 and covers the front side of the fence post. Due to the shape of the second face panel 13, the second left edge 14 and the second right edge 15 are linearly aligned with the left lateral panel 5 and the right lateral panel 6 to complete a rectangular shaped decorative cover for the chain link fence post.

In reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the left interlocking mechanism 16 and the right interlocking mechanism 17 may each comprise at least one first fastener 18 and at least one second fastener 19 so that the first post cover 1 and the second post cover 11 can be attached to each other. More specifically, the first fastener 18 of the left interlocking mechanism 16 is terminally integrated onto the first body 3 and positioned adjacent to the first left edge 7. The first fastener 18 of the right interlocking mechanism 17 is terminally integrated onto the first body 3 and positioned adjacent to the first right edge 8. The second fastener 19 of the left interlocking mechanism 16 is terminally integrated onto the second body 12 and positioned adjacent to the second left edge 14. The second fastener 19 of the right interlocking mechanism 17 is terminally integrated onto the second body 12 and positioned adjacent to the second right edge 15.

In reference to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the first fastener 18 of the left interlocking mechanism 16 is removably engaged with the second fastener 19 of the left interlocking mechanism 16 about the left lateral panel 5. The first fastener 18 of the right interlocking mechanism 17 is removably engaged with the second fastener 19 of the right interlocking mechanism 17 about the right lateral panel 6. As a result, the first face panel 4 of the first body 3 is positioned parallel the second face panel 13 of the second body 12.

Preferably, a L-shaped locking-clip is utilized as the second fastener 19, and a V-shaped locking-clip is utilized as the first fastener 18 so that the L-shaped locking-clip can be attached to the V-shaped locking-clip as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. However, the V-shaped locking-clip and the L-shaped locking-clip are not intended to limit the present invention as the forementioned shape and structure of the left interlocking mechanism 16 and the right interlocking mechanism 17 are described as an embodiment. The present invention can utilize other embodiment such as adhesive strips, mechanical fasteners, clip fasteners, male and female fasteners, or any other types of industry standard fasteners as the left interlocking mechanism 16 and the right interlocking mechanism 17.

It is important to note that the present invention can be designed to cover different embodiments of the chain link fences. More specifically, the present invention can be designed so that the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings 9 and the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings 10 are designed and spaced to accommodate for American standard wire mesh spacing from ⅜ inch to 3 ½ inch or European standard wire mesh spacings from 50 x 2.5 millimeter to 50 x 3.55/3.5 millimeters. Note that the listed dimensions are not intended to limit the present invention as any dimensions of chain link fence can be accommodated by the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention can optionally be used as support for attaching sidings and/or boards to cover the chain link fence.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

1. A decorative covering for a chain link fence post comprising:

a first post cover;
a second post cover;
a plurality of left chain-link receiving openings;
a plurality of right chain-link receiving openings;
a left interlocking mechanism;
a right interlocking mechanism;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings and the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings being oppositely positioned of each other about a sagittal plane of the first post cover;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings terminally traversing into the first post cover;
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings terminally traversing into the first post cover; and
the first post cover and the second post cover being attached to each other by the left interlocking mechanism and the right interlocking mechanism.

2. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the first post cover comprising a first body, a first left edge, and a first right edge;
the first left edge and the first right edge being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings traversing into the first post body from the first left edge; and
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings traversing into the first post body from the first right edge.

3. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 2 comprising:

the first body comprising a first face panel, a left lateral panel, and a right lateral panel;
the first face panel being perpendicularly positioned to the sagittal plane;
the left lateral panel and the right lateral panel being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane;
the left lateral panel being perpendicularly and terminally connected to the first face panel;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings traversing into the left lateral panel from the first left edge;
the right lateral panel being perpendicularly and terminally connected to the first face panel; and
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings traversing into the right lateral panel from the first right edge.

4. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the second post cover comprising a second body, a second left edge, and a second right edge; and
the second left edge and the second right edge being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane.

5. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 4 comprising:

the second body comprising a second face panel; and
the second face panel being perpendicularly positioned to the sagittal plane.

6. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 1 comprising:

the left interlocking mechanism and the right interlocking mechanism each comprising at least one first fastener and at least one second fastener;
the first post cover comprising a first body, a first left edge, and a first right edge;
the second post cover comprising a second body, a second left edge, and a second right edge;
the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the first body;
the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the first left edge;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the first body;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the first right edge;
the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the second body;
the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the second left edge;
the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the second body; and
the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the second right edge.

7. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 6 comprising:

the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being removably engaged with the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being removably engaged with the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism; and
a first face panel of the first body being positioned parallel to a second face panel of the second body.

8. A decorative covering for a chain link fence post comprising:

a first post cover;
a second post cover;
a plurality of left chain-link receiving openings;
a plurality of right chain-link receiving openings;
a left interlocking mechanism;
a right interlocking mechanism;
the first post cover comprising a first body, a first left edge, and a first right edge;
the first left edge and the first right edge being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings and the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings being oppositely positioned of each other about a sagittal plane of the first post cover;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings terminally traversing into the first post cover;
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings terminally traversing into the first post cover;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings traversing into the first post body from the first left edge;
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings traversing into the first post body from the first right edge; and
the first post cover and the second post cover being attached to each other by the left interlocking mechanism and the right interlocking mechanism.

9. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 8 comprising:

the first body comprising a first face panel, a left lateral panel, and a right lateral panel;
the first face panel being perpendicularly positioned to the sagittal plane;
the left lateral panel and the right lateral panel being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane;
the left lateral panel being perpendicularly and terminally connected to the first face panel;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings traversing into the left lateral panel from the first left edge;
the right lateral panel being perpendicularly and terminally connected to the first face panel; and
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings traversing into the right lateral panel from the first right edge.

10. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 8 comprising:

the second post cover comprising a second body, a second left edge, and a second right edge; and
the second left edge and the second right edge being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane.

11. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 10 comprising:

the second body comprising a second face panel; and
the second face panel being perpendicularly positioned to the sagittal plane.

12. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 8 comprising:

the left interlocking mechanism and the right interlocking mechanism each comprising at least one first fastener and at least one second fastener;
the second post cover comprising a second body, a second left edge, and a second right edge;
the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the first body;
the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the first left edge;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the first body;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the first right edge;
the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the second body;
the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the second left edge;
the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the second body; and
the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the second right edge.

13. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 12 comprising:

the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being removably engaged with the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being removably engaged with the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism; and
a first face panel of the first body being positioned parallel to a second face panel of the second body.

14. A decorative covering for a chain link fence post comprising:

a first post cover;
a second post cover;
a plurality of left chain-link receiving openings;
a plurality of right chain-link receiving openings;
a left interlocking mechanism;
a right interlocking mechanism;
the first post cover comprising a first body, a first left edge, and a first right edge;
the first left edge and the first right edge being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane;
the second post cover comprising a second body, a second left edge, and a second right edge;
the second left edge and the second right edge being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings and the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings being oppositely positioned of each other about a sagittal plane of the first post cover;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings terminally traversing into the first post cover;
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings terminally traversing into the first post cover;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings traversing into the first post body from the first left edge;
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings traversing into the first post body from the first right edge; and
the first post cover and the second post cover being attached to each other by the left interlocking mechanism and the right interlocking mechanism.

15. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 14 comprising:

the first body comprising a first face panel, a left lateral panel, and a right lateral panel;
the first face panel being perpendicularly positioned to the sagittal plane;
the left lateral panel and the right lateral panel being oppositely positioned of each other about the sagittal plane;
the left lateral panel being perpendicularly and terminally connected to the first face panel;
the plurality of left chain-link receiving openings traversing into the left lateral panel from the first left edge;
the right lateral panel being perpendicularly and terminally connected to the first face panel; and
the plurality of right chain-link receiving openings traversing into the right lateral panel from the first right edge.

16. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 14 comprising:

the second body comprising a second face panel; and
the second face panel being perpendicularly positioned to the sagittal plane.

17. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 14 comprising:

the left interlocking mechanism and the right interlocking mechanism each comprising at least one first fastener and at least one second fastener;
the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the first body;
the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the first left edge;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the first body;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the first right edge;
the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the second body;
the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the second left edge;
the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being terminally integrated onto the second body; and
the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being positioned adjacent to the second right edge.

18. The decorative covering for a chain link fence post as claimed in claim 17 comprising:

the first fastener of the left interlocking mechanism being removably engaged with the second fastener of the left interlocking mechanism;
the first fastener of the right interlocking mechanism being removably engaged with the second fastener of the right interlocking mechanism; and
a first face panel of the first body being positioned parallel to a second face panel of the second body.
Patent History
Publication number: 20230175285
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 5, 2022
Publication Date: Jun 8, 2023
Inventor: Kenneth William Chenal (Center City, MN)
Application Number: 18/061,912
Classifications
International Classification: E04H 17/00 (20060101);