Abstract: A displaying bumper guard for fuel dispensers that includes a sign-holding frame assembly mounted on an inverted U-shaped bumper guard member with the bumper guard legs imbedded in the ground level concrete or concrete ledge. The device includes a frame for supporting a sign and a mounting assembly for securing the frame to the bumper guard member. The visual square footage of the frame, viewed normally thereto, is much larger than that of the bumper guard member thus providing a good visual barrier for the dispensers. In one exemplary embodiment, the bracket assembly is releasably secured to the center leg of the guard member and includes at least one and preferably two displaced mounting surface located a short distance from the side profile of the bumper guard member. The frame includes at least one and preferably two spaced elongated reinforcement frame rails or bars secured to the frame sides to strengthen the frame and to cooperate with the mounting surface by being releasably secured thereto.

Abstract: A new evolution in under fence decor, weed and erosion control. Gatorcap is a gator green colored poly vinyl constructed capping system, that can be placed under all types of outdoor fencing. The advantages of gatorcap besides it's clean uniform look are also to prevent grass and weeds from growing up into the fence. With it's unique flexible overlap on each side of the fence, gatorcap allows you to use your lawn mower or lawn tractor for trimming along fencing by cutting over it's guiding edge. You get a clean uniform trim without the use of lawn trimmers or weed killers that can cause soil damage and rain erosion.

Abstract: A guardrail support, attachment and positioning block used to space guardrails from support posts is disclosed. The positioning or spacer block is a generally rectangular block having corded-out cavities to reduce weight and tabs or projections for cooperatively engaging the sides and top of a support post as well as the edges of the guardrail during roadway safety barrier system installation. Webbing within one or more of the cavities may be used for additional structural support. To optimize the strength to weight characteristics of the spacer block, the spacer block may be formed by low-pressure injection molding. The spacer block may also be formed from virgin and/or recycled plastic material and/or include virgin or recycled rubber material, such as that obtained from the regrind of used tires, and/or another elastomeric materials from other sources.

Abstract: A bracket for attaching a rail to a post. The bracket comprises a means for attaching said bracket to a post and means to provide said bracket with added support. Preferably, the bracket is bread shaped to fit a specific rail style well-known in the art. The bracket further comprises flanges to allow the bracket to be fastened to upright posts. The flanges are adapted to provide against vertical movement and against lateral movement through their opposing locations and their angled surface. Additionally, the bracket comprises an extended base to provide increased strength in response to force exerted on the attached rail.

Abstract: A system for the selective deployment of a tire deflation device. The system incorporates the use of a mounted housing combined with a compressed gas propulsion source for ejecting a collapsed tire deflation device that is attached to the housing with a tether line. One embodiment of the invention is to have a dual system mounted to the underside of a vehicle behind the rear tires. Each system is pointed in an opposite direction to achieve left or right side deployment. A set of control switches mounted inside the vehicle near the operator can be depressed for either left or right side ejection. Upon ejection the tire deflation device projects laterally away from the vehicle. A remote trigger is disclosed.

Abstract: A fence post protector has a first substantially flat piece, which combines with a second substantially flat piece in order to form an opening therebetween. The opening is adapted to receive a fence post therein, and at least reduce vegetation growth therearound, while at the same time, reducing natural and man made damage thereto.

Abstract: A vinyl fence post mount includes a base, a first support member and a second support member. The first support member is bent along a length thereof to form two first legs which are at an obtuse angle to each other. The second support member is bent along a length thereof to form two second legs which are at an obtuse angle to each other. The lengthwise edges of each leg are preferably bent toward each other. A first bent edge of the first support member is attached to a second bent edge of the second support member. The bottom ends of the support members are attached to the base. At least two mounting holes are formed outside the cross sectional perimeter of the support members. Preferably, each mounting hole is formed substantially in-line with a leg of one of the support members. In a second embodiment, the legs of each support member are bent substantially perpendicular to each other and the lengthwise edges of each leg are not bent.

Abstract: An improved blocking member and vegetation barrier for the bottom of fences. A ground covering member has first and second opposite ends and opposite rolled under edges, and it somewhat rigid but somewhat flexible. The ground covering member can be placed directly on the ground even if the ground undulates relative to the fence bottom, and can be kept in that position once the riser is secured to the fence. The ground covering member can be resilient and create reactionary force if it is pressed against the ground. This can further assist in maintaining the blocking member and vegetation barrier in a fixed position relative the ground and the fence. The device can be made in lengths that can be interconnected with one another and/or installed between fence posts.

Abstract: A highway guardrail system comprises a plurality of posts; a plurality of spacers attached to respective posts; and a rail attached to the spacers. The post comprises a tube formed from sheet material, including overlapping portions facing toward the highway when installed; and a plurality of connectors to join said overlapping portions together. The spacer comprises a member formed from sheet metal blank including a rail attachment portion, a post attachment portion and a bridge portion connecting said rail and post attachment portions. The rail attachment portions and the bridge portion form an acute angle in plan view; and the bridge portion is tapered from wide to narrow toward the post attachment portion. The rail is tubular formed from sheet metal, including a U-shaped member and a sheet metal plate both having overlapping portions; and a plurality of connectors to join said overlapping portions together.

Abstract: A compliant porous groin and method of use for restoring an eroding shoreline. The compliant porous groin has at least two supports placed in the eroding shoreline and a compliant porous barrier is attached to the supports such that the barrier is at least partially within a sediment-laden eroding water flow of the shoreline with the water flow passing through at least a portion of the barrier. The barrier is compliant such that the water flow impacting the barrier is slowed to at least a critical accretion velocity whereby sediment suspended in the water flow accretes to renourish the shoreline.

Abstract: An insert consisting of a plastic square that is fastened to lattice that affect it's functional and ornamental characteristics. This device is dispersed throughout the lattice according to personal preference to achieve varying degrees of both function and ornamentation, with regards to protection from the elements, colors, composition, letters, numbers, embossing, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening system with an anchoring device (1) and a method for fastening an object (2) in the form of a stake or post projecting up from the ground, with an anchoring portion (4) which can be introduced into the earth of the ground and can be removed again from it, or can be releasably fastened on the surface of the ground, and with a holding portion (5) for receiving the object, the holding portion having a cup-shaped or tubular filling portion (6), provided with a filling opening (12), for receiving a filler (7). The filler (7) comprises a coarse-grained, hard material in the form of sand, loose chippings or rock.

Abstract: The t-post fence bracket of the present invention provides a simple and effective means of securing a variety of items by use of u-hooks, plates or brackets to a widely used metal t-post without the use of tools. Items such as fence rails, buckets, chains, rope, wire, or solar panels may be attached or hung from the bracket to support it from the ground level. Further, the bracket does not have sharp edges, and hence humans and animals coming into contact with the bracket will not be injured thereby.

Abstract: A fence post protector has a first substantially flat piece, which combines with a second substantially flat piece in order to form an opening therebetween. The opening is adapted to receive a fence post therein, and at least reduce vegetation growth therearound, while at the same time, reducing natural and man made damage thereto.

Abstract: The flush mount breakaway post coupler is a coupler for connecting a post to a ground anchor. The coupler has an upper section and a lower section. The upper section has a socket for receiving a post, a shear section, and an anchor attachment portion for attachment to the lower section. The shear section is hollow and cylindrical and has an groove defined about its exterior so that the wall of the shear section is thin, fracture of the coupler occurring around the annular groove. The lower section is an expansion anchor having a threaded bore for receiving a bolt, the lower section being placed in a tubular ground anchor, or a hole defined in the ground. The socket has a bottom wall, and a cylindrical bore extends through the shear section to a predetermined base in the anchor attachment portion. A bolt hole extends from the base of the bore through the anchor attachment section. A bolt connects the upper and lower sections so that the coupler is wedged into the tubular ground anchor as the bolt is tightened.

Abstract: A metal trellis post comprises a generally triangular-shaped elongated body having a rear portion connected to a first longer leg secured to a second shorter leg. One or two rows of notches are formed in the first longer legs and the second shorter legs. Each of the notches have horizontal slots connected to vertical slots having enlarged wire holding ends. Tensioned wires for supporting foliage and fruit are securely held in the enlarged wire holding ends and may only be removed upon pressing the tensioned wires into the trellis post and around holding element and then slid to the horizontal slots for removal.

Abstract: A chain joint for a high-strength link chain is disclosed. The chain joint is formed from two joint parts form-fittingly connected with one another and a center piece braced on the two opposing longitudinal side bars of joint parts. The center piece is detachably disposed with respect to the joint parts. The center piece is formed from a fitting plug and at least one fitting element indicating the specified set-in position of the fitting plug based on resilient material properties. The fitting element serves a fitting sleeve, into which the fitting plug can be set and in which the fitting plug is at least predominantly enclosed.

Abstract: A rodent guard system for inhibiting rodents from entering a predetermined area on a surface comprises a perimeter fence which extends around the predetermined area. The perimeter fence comprises a horizontally disposed barrier member having an upstanding barrier member extending upwardly therefrom. At least one first electrical-conducting member is positioned on the horizontally disposed barrier member between the upstanding barrier member and the outer edge of the horizontally disposed barrier member. At least one second electrical-conducting elongated member is positioned on the upstanding barrier member. The first and second electrical-conducting members are operatively connected to a source of electrical energy whereby the system is operable to complete a circuit across the electrical-conducting members through the rodent's body as the rodent attempts to traverse the barrier members.

Abstract: A flexible elongated cap for topping a fence panel. The elongated cap comprises a durable casing surrounding a foam core wherein the casing defines a channel for receiving the upper end of the fence panel. The side walls of the channel are angled inward to provide a clamping affect over the upper end of the fence panel. The cap is aesthetically shaped and is flexible to allow for adaptation to a variety of fence panel shapes.

Abstract: A fence support device and method for constructing a fence support which comprises a sleeve for fitting over a supporting member such as a rod extending vertically from a concrete base. The sleeve can be constructed of extruded insulating material and includes deformable internal projections to secure the sleeve by friction to the supporting member. The sleeve comprises at least one web or flange extending longitudinally and normally therefrom which has slots or incisions therein for a supporting lengths of material such as electrified wires. In one embodiment a pair of supporting means are slots disposed at opposing angles to facilitate securing lengths of wire.

Abstract: A fence edge and seal that includes At least one spike having an elongated body with a first end and a second end, the first end having a point or edge that allows the spike to be driven into the ground, and a generally horizontal connector. The horizontal connector extends from the second end of the body of the spike, and a fence engagement connector extends away from the horizontal connector, the fence engagement connector allows the spike to attach to the lower edge of a fence panel.

Abstract: Fences and lattices are formed from a single sheet of corrugated-like plastic material comprising a pair of substantially flat sheets spaced apart by spacers that are in parallel and have the same width to form between the flat sheet a series of parallel channels. The fences include a pair of spaced apart cross supports and a series of pickets that intersect the cross supports. The cross supports and pickets all lie in substantially the same plane. The lattices include a plurality of slats intersecting each other at an angle of 90°. These slats all lie in substantially the same plane and the channels are at an angle of 45° with respect to the longitudinal axis of individual slats.

Abstract: Protective or delimiting barrier for road traffic includes a plurality of hollow separating elements. Each of the separating elements includes a cylindro-convex end and a cylindro-concave end. Each of the separating elements is capable of containing a shock absorbing volume of air. A lower flexible member is provided and is one of a strap and a band. The lower flexible member extends through at least one separating element and into an adjacent separating element. An upper flexible member is provided and is one of a strap and a band. The upper flexible member extends through at least one separating element and into an adjacent separating element. The upper flexible member is arranged above the lower flexible member. The plurality of separating elements are connected end-to-end such that the cylindro-convex end of one separating element is disposed adjacent the cylindro-concave end of another separating element.

Abstract: A highway crash attenuator includes an array of resilient self-restoring polymeric tubes. Adjacent tubes are secured together by threaded fasteners, and the tubes of the rear row of the array are secured to a rigid object by threaded fasteners. The tubes form a rectangular array, without cables, frameworks or panels between the exterior surfaces of the array and oncoming traffic. The tubes of the front row of the array are provided with a greater wall thickness than the remaining tubes of the array to increase the mass and stiffness of the front of the array.

Abstract: A telescoping, retractable handrail for a recreational vehicle automatically extends or retracts when the retractable stairs of the vehicle are extended or retracted. The handrail contains an upper rail pivotally attached at one end to the outer wall of the vehicle and a lower rail pivotally attached at one end to the stairs of the vehicle. The unattached ends of both rails are telescopingly engaged with one another. Preferably, the lower rail telescopes within the upper rail. When the stairs are extended, the lower rail moves downward and outward to extend the rail for use by a person entering the vehicle. The handrail may also contain upper and lower brackets for pivotally attaching the upper and lower rails to the wall and stairs, respectively.

Abstract: A decorative insert body, upper and lower connecting arm sets extending from the body, and upper and lower mounting feet extend from the connecting arms for attachment to upper and lower lateral fence rails. The decorative body has a U-shaped upper section, a U-shaped lower section, and a middle section. The upper connecting arms form a U-shape that is inverted from the U-shaped upper section, and the lower connecting arms form a U-shape that is inverted from the U-shaped lower section. Additionally, side mounting feet can extend from the middle section for attachment to fence vertical spindles.

Abstract: A roof mount includes a base member and an attachment mount. The base member has a protrusion, and the attachment mount defines a hollowed region for receiving the protrusion to form a compression fitting. A substantially leak proof assembly is formed when the attachment mount is placed against the base member with a sealing material therebetween and a connecting element for coupling the attachment mount to the base member extends through the sealing material. A spacer extends the base member to a roof surface. The spacer is a hollow base stand, a tube, or a side wall of the base member. The spacer has a surface area covering the roof deck less than the surface area of a side of the base member facing the roof deck. The invention includes a method of limiting wind uplift of a roof.

Abstract: A breakaway support post (18, 210) is provided for a highway guardrail system (10) to enhance the safety of a vehicle impacting with either the rail face of the associated guardrail (16) or one end of the guardrail facing oncoming traffic. The breakaway support post may have upper and lower portions (26, 28) with a releasable coupling assembly (29, 211) disposed therebetween to maintain the upper and lower portions generally aligned with each other prior to the impact of a vehicle with one end of the associated guardrail. The breakaway support post may also have releasable coupling assembly (301) disposed between the upper and lower portions and a cable (303). The releasable coupling assembly may allow the upper portion to separate from the lower portion. The cable may be released by the support post during separation of the upper and lower portions. The coupling assembly preferably provides sufficient support during a rail face impact to direct an impacting vehicle back onto the associated roadway.

Abstract: A decorative scroll for a round baluster. The scroll is preferably sand cast of aluminum and attached to the baluster with screw through a plate having centering elements for secure three-point contact. The scroll with the baluster for use in emulating a wrought iron fence or railing.

Abstract: A stanchion with sleeve includes an elongated member secured to a fixed structure and extending generally linearly away from the fixed structure. The sleeve has an elongated body extending curvilinearly between two opposing ends. An interior cavity extends along the sleeve and through one end of the sleeve. The interior cavity has a cross-sectional shape adapted for slip fit engagement with the stanchion post. The sleeve is formed with a curve for receiving the stanchion post in the interior cavity in force fit engagement.

Abstract: A fence post includes a weighted base and a vertical member. The vertical member has a first end and a second end. The first end is secured to and extends substantially vertically from the weighted base. A float is provided that is axially movable along the vertical member from the first end toward the second end. A stop is spaced from the first end to limit travel of the float along the vertical member. This fence post is suited for use in wet areas, as it floats with the weighted base keeping the fence post in a stable upright condition.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a post and rail fence comprised of a plurality of posts, rails, and clamps. The posts rigidly engage with the ground in a generally perpendicular fashion, at spaced apart intervals. The clamps interconnect the rails and the posts, through interconnected post clamp and rail clamp sections. The clamp interconnection is accomplished with a tensioning member that provides a variable clamping force and maintains the connection between the posts and the rails.

Abstract: A method and device for preventing avalanches and other snow slides. The snow mass is divided into individual layers or an existing division is used and the individual layers are mixed together. The dividing and mixing can take place horizontally and/or vertically and compacting can take place at the same time. The device consists essentially of a curved retaining bar (3) which is anchored to the slope and bears at least one lifting body (15). The lifting body is preferably arranged at a certain angle to the retaining bar.

Abstract: A moveable gate for infants or dogs is used in doorways, hallways, stair landings and other household positions to provide a safe barrier for the child or dog. The gate, formed of a flexible material which pulls out of a housing in the manner of a window shade, has a jamb mounting at the housing end and a latch at the extended end of the curtain-like barrier. Both are releasable from a fixture which attaches to the door jamb, wall or stair rail post, so that the infant gate can be quickly released and moved to another location in the house where additional such jamb mountings are attached or to another house which has similar door jamb pieces installed. Important features are the manner in which the gate latches, a mechanism for tightening the curtain-like barrier into a nearly solid gate after it has been latched, and childproof devices for releasing tension in the gate when it is to be retracted.

Abstract: A double-tape pedestrian traffic control device including a hollow, one piece post having an open upper end, and at least one slot in the post about midway between its ends. A first cassette is mounted on the upper end of the post and a second cassette is located within the post at the level of the slot. Each cassette contains a tape wound on a spool, the spool being spring-biased to rotate in a direction which winds the tape on to the spool. The tape of each cassette is extendable from that cassette in a direction generally perpendicular to the vertical axis of the post, the tape of the second cassette extending through the slot in the post. The diameter of the second cassette, along its entire axial length, is smaller than the internal diameter of the post, so that the second cassette can be inserted into the open upper end of the post and moved to its location between the ends of the post.

Abstract: A hollow plastic member provided with end caps having holes therein through which wires can pass and be placed under tension so as to provide internal support for the member to reduce deflection of the member when a load is placed thereon and to return the member back within acceptable limits to its original position.

Abstract: An impact attenuating barrier well extending longitudinally along a roadway and adapted to intercept an errant vehicle leaving the roadway and redirect the vehicle back onto the roadway. The wall comprises a fixed obstacle such as a concrete wall or a standard W-beam guardrail extending along the roadway. A plurality of first resilient energy absorbing HMW/HD polyethylene cylinders are arranged in side-by-side relationship between the obstacle and the roadway, the inner halves of adjacent cylinders defining gaps therebetween. A plurality of second resilient energy absorbing HMW/HD cylinders having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the first cylinders are located within the gaps to prevent snagging of an errant vehicle upon impact.

Abstract: A flexible elongated cap for topping a fence panel. The elongated cap comprises a durable casing surrounding a foam core wherein the casing defines a channel for receiving the upper end of the fence panel. The side walls of the channel are angled inward to provide a clamping affect over the upper end of the fence panel. The cap is aesthetically shaped and is flexible to allow for adaptation to a variety of fence panel shapes.

Abstract: A telescopic roadblock comprises a base and a cone on the base. The cone is of telescopic structure defined by a plurality of inter-linked concentric hard conical sleeves having the same height and decreasing diameters with two adjacent hard conical sleeves being connected together by a soft material, whereby the cone can be easily compressed up to the same height as a hard conical sleeve. The hard conical sleeve with the smallest diameter is set on the topmost end. The outer surface of the cone is coated with reflectorizing material. The roadblock is small, convenient, eye-catching and easy to carry.

Abstract: A post adapter for insulating fencing wire from a metal post of the type having a generally planar, forwardly facing vertical surface with vertically spaced nibs protruding forwardly from that surface. The adapter comprises a body of electrically insulating material having a rearwardly facing surface for confronting and engaging the forwardly facing surface of the metal post and an oppositely facing forward surface, the body having a recess formed in its rearward surface to receive one of said protruding nibs when the adapter is mounted on a fence post. The forward surface of the body is provided with a pair of vertically spaced forwardly protruding portions defining between them a forwardly open groove for receiving and supporting fencing wire. A length of insulated tie wire extends around the rear of the post and wraps about fencing wire on each side of the adapter to hold the fencing wire within the groove.

Abstract: A fence post finial and method for molding and assembling the same is disclosed. Unisex molded halves are pressure fitted to create a high-gloss, attractive finial that is capable of withstanding variable weather conditions. Further enhancement of the finial design is realized by the unique mold structure which allows additional finials/skirts to be connected to the base finial.

Abstract: A guardrail covering which mounts onto elongated roadway metal rail segments of a guardrail which usually have a generally W-shaped side face and the metal segments are secured between upright posts. The guardrail covering of the present invention is an inverted generally U-shaped resilient and elongated channel member that is dimensioned to fit downwardly over a guardrail segment to provide beautification and available space for signage.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device and associated method for impeding the motion of a land vehicle travelling along a pathway on a terrain surface. First and second supports are positioned at first and second sides of the pathway, respectively, each capable of being actuated from a compressed condition to an extended condition. A propulsion system is effective to actuate the supports. A barrier extends between the supports at a mean first height that is effective to permit passage of a vehicle when the supports are compressed and supported by each support at a mean second height effective to impede passage of the vehicle when the supports are extended. When the supports are compressed, vehicles pass over the barrier unimpeded. When the supports are extended, the barrier impedes the motion of a vehicle travelling along the pathway. At least one deceleration cable mechanically couples the barrier to a brake system.

Abstract: A guardrail post block made from recycled plastic waste material. The block is of generally rectangular construction whose side faces have large radiused channels formed therealong and large transverse voids extending through the center of the block between the channels. The channels and voids substantially reduce the weight of the block while maintaining required strength.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative end cap which is mountable to the top portion of fence pickets. The decorative end cap is manufactured separately from the picket and is mountable to the top end of the picket after the picket fence has been manufactured to give the picket fence a more decorative appearance. The top cap consists of a substantially flat top portion, having a top surface, opposing sides and opposing ends. The top cap also has a bottom portion which is provided with a cavity, configured to receive the top end of the wooden fence picket. A decorative member is mounted on the top surface of the flat portion and extends upwardly from the flat portion between the opposing sides. The cap also has a mounting bracket, which is adapted to mount the cap on the top end of the picket.

Abstract: A protective system for overhead doors on loading dock platforms for use in connection with a pair of pipe bollards permanently erected at each of the sides and in front of the door. The system includes a pair of net securing devices each having a mounting bracket allowing the assembly to be attached to the door, a variable linkage, and a bollard collar for fitting over the existing pipe bollard when the door comes down. A spring loaded bracket in connection with the bollard collar and variable linkage allows a netting connected between the bollard collars to move for a distance until the bollard collar abuts the pipe bollard to preclude damage to the door.

Abstract: A weed control plate (1) installed at the root of one of supports of various kinds so as to cover the ground around the root to prevent the propagation of weeds. The weed control plate (1) is a thin plate having a conical surface. The plate is provided in the center thereof with an opening (11) for passing the support. The plate has a single parting line (13) extending from the outer periphery to the inner periphery of the plate. Two edges of the plate which are divided by the parting line (13) are fastened so as to join together with bolts (30) and nuts (31), thereby firmly fastening the inner peripheral surface of the opening (11) to the outer periphery of the support. The conical surface (10) is curved convexly upward toward radially inward of the plate. The inner peripheral surface of the opening (11) has a curved surface (25) projecting inward over approximately the entire circumference.

Abstract: Disclosed is a covering designed to be attached to and along the bottom portion of chain-linked and other similar types of fencing in order to prevent grass and weeds from growing between the links. Produced in varying lengths from a rubber or plastic type material, the covering has an L-shaped profile that allows it to be placed along the bottom edge of the fencing resting on the ground and against the fence. The mowing strip portion of the L-shape guard that rests upon the ground extends out horizontally from the bottom of the fence serves a shield that will prevent plant growth along the fence line.

Abstract: A handrail/leaning rail includes a mounting system adapted to be attached to a wall and an elongated rail separate from the mounting system and removably attached to the mounting system. The rail has a handgrip portion having a top surface and undercut front and rear surfaces shaped for grasping by a user, the rear surface being positioned on the rail to be spaced apart from the wall. A safety blocking portion that is longitudinally coextensive with the handgrip portion and extends rearwardly from a lower base portion of the rear surface of the handgrip portion blocks a gap that would otherwise be left between the lower base portion of the handgrip portion and the wall. The rail also has a wall shield flange portion that extends upwardly from the safety blocking portion and is spaced apart from the rear surface of the handgrip portion.

Abstract: A safety fence used in a field of a construction work includes a guide rail disposed parallel to an outer wall of a building being constructed. A fence frame is disposed to cover the outer wall and movable along the guide rail and an elevating device for moving the fence frame along the guide rail provided. A tent is disposed on the fence frame. A net for reinforcing the tent may be fixedly disposed on the fence frame. The fence frame includes a plurality of platforms that are vertically connected to each other in a multi-story structure. The platforms are connected to each other by braces.