Abstract: A safety rail system of roof edge protection employing support base units which include shoes for an upright post and a cantilever counterweight connector. The base units also include a toeboard saddle. The system components incorporate a number of releasably threaded lock pins and inspection ports to facilitate assembly.

Abstract: A fence vegatation barrier is essentially a plastic track designed to be positioned along a bottom portion of a fence so as to prevent vegatation growth and facilitate grass cutting with a lawnmower or weed cutter. Various shapes of the barrier are illustrated along with its method of attachment, and in one embodiment, a weed killer system is combined with the barrier. The weed killer comprises a perforated tube with a weed killing powder, and means are provided to collect rain water in the barrier to effect a slow dispensing of the weed killer over a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: A ground anchor for a post includes an elongate, vertically extending cylindrical PVC tube and includes at the lower end of the tube an end member having a cylindrical portion snugly frictionally fit within the tube and a conical portion projecting downwardly from the tube to a point, the end member having thereon within the tube an upwardly facing drive surface. An elongate driving member is removably insertable into the tube and has at one end a driving surface which is engageable with the drive surface on the end member. In a variation, the tube has at the upper end thereof a collar which includes an axially extending annular flange snugly fit within the upper end of the tube and a further annular flange projecting radially outwardly from the upper end of the axial flange.

Abstract: For the cylindrical fence-supporting posts of a chain link fence, a hollow decorative plastic tube which is slidably disposed about a cooperating post and held in place by a cap which engages the top of the tube in a shoulder and is of a selected diameter to have a friction fit with the tube.

Abstract: A shock energy dissipation traffic divider barrier comprises a plurality of aligned energy dissipating members (1) slidably supported on a bearing surface (2), each of the dissipating members having a guide extending transversely therethrough. An anchoring cable (4), fastened at a point before the first or leading dissipating member, extends through each of the dissipating members in slidable engagement with its guide and is connected to a shoulder (5) behind the last of the dissipating members with a compression spring (6).

Abstract: A barrier is manufactured by inserting a cage frame into the mold. The cage frame forms a clearance gap between the frame side walls and the mold side walls. The cage frame is first substantially filled with vehicle tire material and secondly filled with non-recyclable plastic material. An adhesive-type liquid is poured into the clearance gap to fill the sides of the mold. The top of the mold is coupled into place and the adhesive liquid is poured through the top to fill up the mold. The mold is then cured to produce the barrier.

Abstract: A landscape terracing material comprising a body member of predetermined length, height, and thickness dimensions having a first face and an opposing second face. A plurality of ribs to provide anchoring of the body member are constructed integrally with the body. The longitudinal ribs project from an opposing second face of the body member to provide an anchoring effect in terraced soil.

Abstract: Flexible fence board material is provided which comprises a length of hollow plastic material having a pair of face surface portions separated by upper and lower edge wall portions, wherein thinned hinge regions are provided at each of four corners along respective intersections of the face surface portions and upper and lower edge wall portions to thereby permit the fence board to be collapsed to a substantially flattened configuration which permits rolling of the material. Expansion and contraction joints are provided to facilitate end-to-end connection of adjacent boards, and shape retaining sleeves are provided which maintain the hollow, rectangular configuration, especially in long fence sections. A related process of constructing a fence system is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention involves a novel playpen structure. The playpen looks like a conventional playpen except that it has at least one removable side portion that can be used as a security gate. The removable side (or enclosed structure) portion has both a connecting structure for connecting it to the remainder of the enclosed structure and a securing structure which is used to secure the removable side portion to a door frame when used as a security gate.

Abstract: A fence tensioning apparatus includes a central coaxially aligned support rod fixedly mounting an arcuate foot at a forward terminal end thereof, defining a concave recess to accomodate a fence post therewithin. A slider tube is slidably mounted about the support rod between the foot and a flange plate, including a bore to slidably receive an externally threaded rod therethrough. The externally threaded rod is coaxially parallel to the support rod extending rearwardly of a rear edge of the slider tube. The forward edge of the slider tube mounts a support loop thereon that pivotally mounts a clamp strap cooperative with the foot to grasp a fence web and direct the fence web to the fence post.

Abstract: A child's safety guard for baluster-type banisters designed to prevent any portion of a child's body from falling through or being jammed between adjacent balusters and railings, without degrading the aesthetic appearance of the banisters. The guard comprises a set of thin, substantially stiff panels of sheet material having a parallelogram configuration capable of being adjustably overlapped along adjacent edges to cover substantially the entire space facing the landing between the railings. The panels are secured in their overlapped position by a lacing threaded through a series of drilled openings along the top and bottom edges of the panels and around the balusters. The panels are preferably fabricated of a clear, plastic material, but can be made in any desired color.

Abstract: A clip is disclosed for connecting two adjacent loops of segment bent helical barbed tape in close proximity to one another at a nesting point of two contiguous folds to form a concertina antipersonnel barrier. The clip includes first and second opposed flaps. The first flap includes an elongated semi-circular aperture extended therethrough and dimensioned to surround the contiguous folds in their entirety such that the clip reinforces the areas of stress concentration that lie proximate the contiguous folds. The second flap includes an identical elongated semi-circular aperture extended therethrough which functions to promote stacking of adjacent coils of helical barbed tape during storage. The clip further includes a unitarily formed locking mechanism defined by an extruded cylindrical sleeve disposed on the first opposed flap and a circular aperture extended through the second opposed flap.

Abstract: A post for ground insertion having a plate which swings outwardly from the post upon upward movement of the post to prevent post extraction. An inclined surface of the plate is acted upon by earthen material for plate deployment. A limit stop positions the plate substantially perpendicular to the post. The plate may consist of overlapped plate members to provide a rigid or non-bendable portion. A bendable portion of the plate bends during upward movement of the post during setting of the post. Such bending occurs about perpendicularly oriented axes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pedestrian traffic barrier system having an elongated strip of flexible material. A first end portion of the flexible material is engaged with a first stationary structure; a second end portion of the material includes an attachment element disposed thereat and a complementary element of the attachment element on the second end portion is disposed along the flexible material at an intermediate segment thereof, such that the second end portion can be attached to the intermediate segment at a plurality of locations; and a second stationary structure engages the flexible material to form a barrier.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful gate structure for use in a confinement area, the structure comprising a frame adapted to releasably retain the ends of a length or lengths of fence, a door pivotally mounted in the frame for rotation between open and closed positions, and a base carrying the frame for retaining the frame and the door in a vertical orientation when in use.

Abstract: A protection system to prevent or minimize likelihood of injury to a rider at a racetrack if the jockey is thrown over the rail which surrounds the track. Usually the rail is supported by a curved post which extends upwardly from the ground and inwardly toward the track. A series of deflector panels are provided along the rail and are biased to generally horizontal position adjacent the rail by a coil spring device so that when a rider is thrown over the rail and contacts the deflector device the deflector then moves downwardly in response to the impact of the rider. The deflector then return to a generally horizontal position by the bias device after the rider has rolled off of the deflector.

Abstract: A fence apparatus is disclosed for use in conjunction with an existing fence or in combination with the construction of a new fence. The fence apparatus of the preferred embodiment of this invention has a flexible planar member to which two flexible members are attached. The two flexible members may be moved from an insertable planar position to an operative extended position such that the two flexible members occupy opposite sides of a typical fence and are secured thereto. The fence apparatus of the preferred embodiment of this invention prevents the growth of grass and/or other types of vegetation underneath and in close proximity to the fence and also prevents the growth of grass and/or other vegetation underneath the apparatus itself.

Abstract: A vegetation barrier incorporating a base member, and upstanding leg, said base member extending to one or both sides of the upstanding leg, to fit underneath of a fence, at its lower end, and be affixed thereto, each barrier having a slot extending inwardly a fixed distance from one end between the upstanding leg and its base member, and temperature compensation structure designed into the barrier including either a series of apertures, arranged above the formed slot, and providing a means of stopping the extent of insertion of the next adjacent barrier therein, so as to provide additional clearance within the slot for expansion, by insertion of a stop within a temperature identified slot to limit the extent of insertion of the next adjacent barrier therein, or the temperature compensation means may include forming the barrier, either along its upstanding leg, or base member, or both, of a corrugated texture.

Abstract: A breakdown signal device comprises a plurality of at least approximately triangular signal panels (1) hingedly connected to one another by connecting edges (1', 1") so that when not in use they are congruently superimposed and when in use they are deployed in a zigzag manner to form a fence-like barrier. This enables the breakdown signal device to be used in the same way as a breakdown triangle.

Abstract: An apparatus including a rigid shaft and terminating at a lower pointed end, with a mounting head integrally formed and aligned with an upper terminal end of the shaft. The mounting head includes a plurality of spaced parallel plates formed with apertures therethrough to receive fasteners to be directed within a post mounted within the head. The shaft includes a helical web integrally mounted to the shaft adjacent the lower terminal end, and optionally includes a second helical web mounted to the shaft spaced between the mounting head and the first helical web to direct soil upwardly of the shaft interiorly of a ground support surface.

Abstract: A device to aid a person to stand up from a sitting position on a chair or the seat of a water closet is provided with a base panel that is cut out to interfit around the base of the water closet or support and hold an easy chair. Horizontal stop members in the form of a vertical hole through a block are attached on the top of the panel to receive the bottom ends of chair legs sitting on the top of the base panel. Two members, one on each side of the chair, inclined upwardly past the front of the chair, are attached to the base panel and supported at the front ends. A front section of the inclined member is a cantilever section to be gripped by the hands to facilitate rising from the chair. Rails are structurally attached to the inclined members extending forwardly proximate and below the front ends of the inclined members to allow the person to rise up, rest his or her hands on the rail members and begin walking away from the chair or seat.

Abstract: A combined fence and irrigation system is formed by a plurality of generally vertical spaced posts and a plurality of generally horizontal connecting rails. A countersunk circular aperture is formed through each face of the rectangular posts at a predetermined vertical level. Each of the posts terminates in a ground insertion spike and is of a tubular construction to allow fluid passage. An end face of each of the rails is provided with a central countersunk circular aperture. The countersunk apertures of the rails and the posts each have an inserted resilient bushing. A connecting tube has opposite ends provided with stepped frusto conical ridges for engagement within the resilient bushings to provide a mechanical and fluid connection between the posts and rails. A plurality of spray nozzles include similar frusto conical ridges and may be disposed at selected locations on the posts for irrigating a surrounding area.

Abstract: A snow pole extension device for attachment to road side delineators wherein at least a section of the delineator includes a tubular cross section and opening having a substantially uniform geometric configuration. The device includes an insert coupling for attachment to a base end of the snow pole to facilitate its insertion within the tubular opening of the delineator. This insert coupling is configured as a sleeve member having a tubular opening similar in geometric configuration with the external configuration of the snow pole to facilitate snug, friction fit attachment. The sleeve member is formed with an exterior configuration and dimension sufficiently small to enable insertion and retention of the sleeve member therein by means of a tight, frictional fit.

Abstract: A vehicle tire deflator comprising a foldable and extendible frame with one or more rocker arms releasably carrying hollow spikes and having rocker arm actuators attached to the rocker arms to pivot said arms to position the spikes to enter a tire rolling over the deflator and to hold the rocker arm in position as the spike is withdrawn from the rocker arm.

Abstract: A picket fence cap has a top which is coextensive with the top of a square cross-sectioned, fence member which may be a hollow picket or post. The fence member has at least one internal, longitudinally extending fastener receiver channel centrally located on one wall. The picket fence cap has a depending bottom which is inserted into the open end of the fence member. The depending bottom includes a leg which is press fitted into the channel. In one embodiment, for a fence member with opposed channels, the depending leg extends laterally to fit in both channels. In another embodiment, for a fence member which has one channel the depending bottom has a Y-shaped cross-section with a channel fitting leg and a pair of legs which extend to opposite corners.

Abstract: A fence combination including a fence protector disposed along a line of the fence and adapted to hold fence material off the ground characterized by a plurality of sections abutting in end-to-end engagement, with each section having a fence receiving slot, a shoulder defined by engagement of the fence receiving slot and a lesser dimensioned drain slot therebelow; and a plurality of fastening means adapted to hold the sections aligned along the line of the fence. Also disclosed is a preferred embodiment which each section has a plurality of drain passageways extending from the bottom of the drain slot to the bottom of the section; wherein clips are provided for holding the ends of the sections in alignment by engaging these respective drain passageways at the ends of each sections.

Abstract: A fence clip assembly for securing strands of fencing wire and the like to wood and metal fence posts and including a pair of ears with holes therethrough and a main body with a wire holder that may comprise a pin to lock strands of wire to a clip by insertion through aligned holes in flanges and that is removable to allow the wire to be readily released and that further includes an insulator connector to insulate supported electrical wires at the fence poles.

Abstract: A new and improved apparatus and process for continuously forming an intrusion detection barrier coil from a strip of barbed metal tape is provided. The apparatus includes a series of rollers for deforming the central portion of the barbed metal tape into a generally U-shaped configuration, as well as a dispenser for depositing an elastomeric filler material into the U-shaped tape, and a mechanism for feeding a continuous length of vibration-sensitive electrical cable in the elongated, U-shaped tape. Thereafter, the composite assembly of U-shaped barbed tape, elastomeric and electrical cable is continuously forced through a set of opposed rollers so as to roll form the U-shaped section into a generally circular, closed configuration. The composite structure is then bent by a series of offset rollers in a generally horizontal plane to form a helical coil of intrusion detection barbed tape.

Abstract: A plastic traffic barricade comprises two integrally molded, generally planar panel units each having two upstanding legs interconnected by a panel member and each having a hinge projection mating with a hinge projection on the other panel unit and a hinge pin extending thru the mated hinge projections and a handle member extending between the mated pair of hinge projections.

Abstract: A delineator device having high visibility and utility for attachment to a paving surface such as a median curb or other dividing area between two lanes of traffic. The device includes an integral base member and vertical support member having a top and a bottom end and intermediate section including an elongated concave-convex structure. The bottom end of the vertical support is coupled to an upper face of the base to provide support for an attached horizontal member at the top end of vertical support member. This horizontal member includes top and bottom edges and an intermediate section which is also of concave-convex structure. A receiving base is provided for insertion of a projection tab section which extends downward from the base member. Locking flanges are attached to the tab to enable the device to be secured in its inserted position.

Abstract: This invention concerns a jump for equestrian use composed of modular elements that may be linked together by means of T-joints, all in synthetic resin, preferably polymer, and made in such a way as to provide an easy and rapid connection that is nevertheless sufficiently reliable for practical use.The jump also comprises a number of horizontal bars, each made of plastic, over the outside of which close-fitting plastic sleeves in the desired colors are slipped, there having been provided special curved saddles to be attached to the uprights, thus supporting the ends of the aforesaid bars.

Abstract: A barricade is provided for use at construction sites, on roadways and highways, and the like, or for crowd control, for example, at the scene of an emergency. The barricade includes an elongated, hollow crossbar member that comprises one or more elongated, hollow interconnecting sections, with each end of the crossbar member mounted in a collapsible A-frame support. The barricade can be collapsed from its fully-assembled, in-use configuration into a compact unit or package which takes up relatively little space so that it can be conveniently transported from place to place.

Abstract: An array of inertial barriers positioned on a support surface alongside a vehicle roadway includes a number of separate containers, each having an outer wall and a lower portion. An inner core is positioned within each container to define an annular space between the core and the respective outer wall. This annular space defines an average inner diameter which is at least about 20% of the average outer diameter of the annular space. A dispersible material such as sand is disposed in the annular spaces such that no more than 10% of the mass of sand in any container of the array extends in an uninterrupted disc across the respective container.

Abstract: A continuous elongated trench is provided around a prison or military fortification. Parallel plates are provided on opposite side walls. Anti-personnel wires such as razor or barbed wire in concertina form are placed in the bottom or the trench. A light grid with large openings and weakened portions is placed over the trench and is supported on the plates. Anti-personnel explosives in the bottom of the trench and suspended within the trench beneath the grid deter crossing of the trench by persons, vehicles or objects. A covering over the grid blends the trench into the surrounding area.

Abstract: A chain link fence lower edging strip which comprises an extruded flat strip of plastic having a pair of centrally molded parallel groove that form precreased hinges allowing the extruded strip to be placed under a lower edge of a chain link fence and then folded upwardly into a U-shaped configuration. The outer top edges of the folded plastic strip are continuous molded fasteners that lockingly engage to a plurality of connectors passing through the openings in wire mesh of the chain link fence. Such a lower fence liner is useful in allowing grass to grow up to the wire mesh yet be readily trimmed by a twirling line trimmer without deleterious breakage of the twirling line.

Abstract: An intrustion detection barrier is provided comprising inner and outer coils defined by helical barbed tape. The inner coil comprises a vibration-responsive intrusion detection cable securely retained and protected therein. The inner coil is supported centrally within the outer coil by radially extending supports which may be flat straps which are effective to transmit vibrations from the outer coil to the inner coil. The straps may be welded or otherwise mechanically connected to both the inner and outer coils, and may further be provided with clusters of barbs thereon.

Abstract: A length of integral fence or other building structure associated vegetation barrier, for use for eliminating the growth of grass or weeds, the barrier includes a base member, being of arcuate design, and in two embodiments having an upstanding leg, either centrally or laterally formed thereat, which leg is connected by a living hinge to the base member, the upstanding leg has apertures therethrough for accommodating the connection of a tie device for securing the barrier to the fence, and additional apertures to provide for drainage of moisture therethrough; the barrier may be formed of various polymer chemistry, and may include an ultra-violet light inhibitor, to sustain its life. The various lengths of barriers are interconnectable together, to provide continuous length for the installed barrier, with the base member having provision for insertion of spikes, for securing the barrier to the ground.

Abstract: A safety arrangement for stairs comprises a length of rail secured to a wall parallel to the stairs and a handle which is slidable along the rail if force is applied to the handle in a direction parallel to the longitudinal extent of the rail but is jammed with respect to the rail if force is applied in any other direction. Preferably the handle is a loop formed by rubber covered reinforcement and the handle is a loop formed by rubber covered reinforcement and the handle has a neck portion leading to a head portion, the neck portion extending through a slot into a box section of the rail which contains the head portion.

Abstract: A safety barrier assembly for a building under construction comprises a continuous barrier in sheet form having a height several feet above the floor and a toeboard secured to a cable spaced only a few inches from the floor, the free end of the toeboard lying on but being unsecured to the floor.

Abstract: An assembly of a hedge-like element and a chain link fence is formed of a multitude of densely packed, relatively stiff leaf-like filaments are carried in elongated support to extend therefrom in a planar brush-like array. When a plurality of the camouflage elements are inserted in openings of the fence, the fence resembles a bush or hedge.

Abstract: A fence comprising a fence board support bracket having a base and having provided on the said base guide means adapted to receive removably inserted therein one or more fence boards, means for anchoring said base to the ground, and one or more fence boards adapted to be removably inserted into the said guide means, wherein the said base comprises a flat plate having provided therethrough a plurality of holes each of which is adapted to receive a stake removably inserted therethrough, and and wherein the said guide means comprises a channel formed by a pair of opposing side members, and wherein the said anchor means comprises a plurality of stakes each of which is adapted to be removably inserted through a hole of said plurality of holes in the said base and to be driven into the ground.

Abstract: A slat for insertion in receiving channels of the wire mesh fencing fabric of a chain link fence has its longitudinal margins provided with respective fringes that are relatively thin and flexible for hugging the knuckles of the fencing fabric. The fringes are preferably a medium or low density polyethylene plastic or the like, and are preferably made up of transversely extending, flexible, but substantially position-maintaining strands, though they could be of transversely unbroken fin formation.

Abstract: A security enclosure includes an access gate comprising at least one rigid barrier which can be retracted or advanced by remotely-actuated power means for opening and closing the gate. A support and drive structure which supports the driven end of the barrier includes upper drive means which provide positive drive connections to an upper surface of the barrier through downward pressure on at least two laterally-separated points and corresponding lower drive means which provide positive drive connections to a lower surface of the barrier and support the barrier on at least two laterally-separated points, with the upper and lower drive means being driven by a common power source and connecting drive means to open and close the gate. Remote switching means are provided to operate the drive means and latch means to open and close the gate. The upper and lower drive means can be rollers driven by belt drives.

Abstract: A fencing wire unwinder and tensioner for constructing wire fences, the apparatus comprising a carrying platform for spools and rolls of fencing wire, whereby the wire is unwound and tensioned in a single operation for attachment to the preset posts of the fence. The device may be adapted for barbed wire only, woven wire only, and chain link only, or barbed wire along with either of the latter. Spools of barbed wire strand and/or rolls of woven or chain link wire are carried rotatably on a platform, the wire being fastened to the fence and unwound therealong as the platform is carried along the fence line by the vehicle. The wire unwound from the roll is tensioned by braking band before leaving the platform. Helpers follow the platform and attach the fencing in tensioned condition to the preset line of posts.

Abstract: A retractable crowd control barrier is provided and consists of a housing carried on any type of post member in which an elongated tape is conveniently stored within the housing on a forward wound spring-actuated spool assembly and can be extended therefrom into a position to guide pedestrian traffic and maintain an orderly assembly of people.

Abstract: A ground sleeve adapted for positioning within a back filled hole and useful for receiving and supporting an upright, broad-faced, flexible fence post for quick installation or removal. The ground sleeve includes a rectangular tubular member which has an inner diameter width slightly larger than the width of the fence post and an orthogonal thickness of inner diameter slightly larger than the fence post thickness, as measured between opposing parallel planes contacting front and rearward faces of the fence post. A top opening is provided which is squared with respect to the tube axis and opposing closing structure is positioned at the bottom of the tube to impede entry of earthen material within the tube interior.

Abstract: A crash cushion end treatment, comprising a reusable barrier apparatus to protect vehicles traveling along the roadway from fixed roadside obstructions is disclosed. The apparatus is attached to the fixed obstruction and comprises a linear array of deformable cylinders or vented bodies which are designed to attenuate the force of vehicle impact. A single cylindrical member is disposed at the front, or leading edge, of the barrier. The cylindrical member prevents vehicles impacting the barrier "head-on" from being launched over the barrier. Further, a plurality of overlapping fender panels are disposed along each side of the linear array of deformable cylinders. These fender panels are hinged to the barrier so that when the barrier is collapsed, or telescoped inwardly, by an impacting vehicle, the panels may hinge outwardly without being damaged or destroyed.

Abstract: A releasable fencing apparatus is disclosed which allows a substantially rigid supported fencing structure a degree of freedom at the bottom in order to allow easy access to the area underneath the fencing apparatus for purposes of grass cutting or trimming. A number of releasable clips are provided to detach a lower portion of the fencing fabric from the support structure. Several hinges allow a lower portion of the fencing fabric to swing away from its normal vertical position and its support structure. The invention may be easily implemented on conventional fencing apparatus.

Abstract: A flexible barrier element for a passageway defined by two spaced posts is held in a raised taut position to block the passageway by placement of a hand lever having a lost motion connection with the barrier element in a level position of engagement with a bracket fixed on one post. Swinging of the hand lever to a depressed position relative to the bracket on which it is pivotally mounted slackens the flexible barrier element and lowers it to a ground level position allowing unobstructed passage between the posts defining the passageway. A second bracket on the second post has a flexible barrier element attached to it.

Abstract: A fenceliner for inhibiting growth of grass, weeds and other vegetation beneath and closely adjacent a fence so as to make cutting or trimming of such vegetation unnecessary, and for inhibiting passage of small animals across the border defined by the fence. The fenceliner can be provided as a coiled strip of thin flexible material such as plastic or metal. The thin material is uncoiled and rolled out along the length of the fence and is cut to fit around fence posts. Preferably the material is colored to closely simulate the coloring of the surrounding vegetation. A centrally located longitudinal recess in the strip receives the bottom of the fence panels. Symmetric legs extend outwardly and downwardly from the recess to cover the ground closely adjacent to the fence. The legs have sufficient spring tension to bias the recess against the bottom of the fence panels when the fenceliner is in position on the ground beneath the fence.