Abstract: A panel system for use primarily as a fencing system comprises plastics material posts (4) and plastics material panels assembled from side members (2), intermediate members (3), if necessary, and a plurality of sub-panels (1) framed by the side members (2).

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 modular barrier and restraint for children or infants. The device has several interchangeable pieces, including substantially elongated barriers, rectangular end pieces, pyramidal end pieces, and castle end pieces. This interchangeability allows a one-dimensional, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or four-dimensional barrier. Each piece is fitted with either a slot or counter slot to be fitted together to easily form the barriers. Holes may be placed through the pieces to form a handle. Other holes may be placed into or through the pieces to either provide a place through which a child or infant can see or into which a mirror can be placed.

Abstract: An electric livestock guard or gate for prohibiting the passage of livestock through a roadway opening in a fenced enclosure and which includes a base portion of interlocking segments over which a metallic grid is suspended by springs which mount each end of the grid to spaced insulators carried by the base portion.

Abstract: A length of fabric supported by aluminum rods forced into the sand providing a "fence" for the purpose of deflecting windblown sand away from beachgoing sunbathers while offering more privacy in a lightweight portable device.

Abstract: A system for the handling and support of flexible material such as for the erection of barricades, fencing or shading comprises a roll of flexible material (20) e.g. brattice cloth or open plastics fabric held by a dispenser (24) having tubes (21) or straps regularly spaced along the material (20) allowing the securing of material by posts (27) to a support when the material (20) is unwound from the dispenser (24). The support may be a surface e.g. a roadway to form a barricade as shown or other structure e.g. to make a shade enclosure. A variety of accessories such as stands bracing or post extending components can also be used with the system to extend its functionality.

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: A permanent fence post fabricated of cement incorporating reinforcement elements 10 interacting with and secured to straps 6 which extend through the post transverse to the length thereof and serve to support framing members 4.

Abstract: A yard guard is disclosed which may be attached to a gable roof just above the eaves on a house that is to be re-shingled. The yard guard is a frame L-shaped in cross section with a guard rail to prevent old roofing material from falling from the roof onto shrubbery, grass and flowers to prevent damage and to save time in cleaning up.

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 metal fence (20) is constructed by a fence system with components including clips (26), fence posts (22) allowing rails (24) to engage with the posts and caps (21) to cover the seam between the rails. A solid wall fence (50) can be constructed using fasteners (228, 62), posts (58) and rails (32, 52, 54, 56, 60). Rails (32, 52, 54, 56, 60) slide along a channel (36) to form an interlocking seam (34).

Abstract: The screening or security fence structure of this invention includes a plurality of spaced I-beam vertical support posts with standardized fence panels placed between them. While each fence panel is securely mounted to the I-beam posts, it is also firmly and contiguously connected through the posts to adjacent panels, so that the entire fence structure is linked together. By this configuration, an impact force on one of the fence panels is distributed along the fence. Additionally, the vertical side members of each fence panel frame abut the inside surfaces of the I-beam posts. If a fence panel is struck by a moving vehicle, the vertical frame member will jam against the I-beam flanges thus preventing the fence panel from breaking away and causing a safety hazard.Additionally, the fence fabric mounting hardware is secured within the I-beam channels thus reducing possible vandalism. In an alternative embodiment, a cable may be run the length of the fence inside the horizontal fence panel frame members.

Abstract: A safety netting for use at construction sites to prevent objects from falling from upper stories comprises a unitary web including a main portion provided with apertures to form a net-like lattice and a continuous bendable toeboard portion. The toeboard portion is bent along a longitudinally extending line to form an edge strip and a contiguous toeboard strip oriented at approximately a 90 degree angle with respect to one another. The edge strip is then attached to a horizontal floor surface, while the lattice portion of the netting is attached to pillars or other vertical supports at the construction site.

Abstract: An ice rink dasher board system having an adjustable shock absorbing mechanism for providing a desire degree of resiliency of the dasher board panels is disclosed. The dasher board system may also have a rink seal gasket located between the dasher board frame and the dasher board panels, the gasket extending beneath the system to permit installation of the system even or uneven surfaces. The dasher board system may also include a door having a push-button latch that can be actuated from either side of the door.

Abstract: An ornamental handrail assembly is disclosed which provides an improved base assembly for mounting the glass panels such that the panels are easily leveled without removing the panels from the base assembly. The mounting arrangement necessitates fewer parts and requires less labor to set and adjust the panels. In another aspect, the ornamental handrail system includes a cap rail member which is secured to the upper edge of the glass panels quickly and easily and without the need for adhesives or separate fasteners.

Abstract: A dasher board system for athletic playing surfaces includes interconnected, substantially identical dasher board sections. One embodiment employs a polyethylene facing panel backed by a plywood panel, with both supported by upright tubing sections anchored to perimeter concrete. Horizontal channel members above the panels and vertical channel members at panel edges and intermediately of the panels support transparent shielding for spectator viewing and protection. An alternative embodiment dasher board section includes a transparent facing panel secured by a framework of battens. Yet another alternative embodiment employs a unitary fiberglass lower panel with a facing section and rim including top, bottom and side flanges. Further, a triangular shielding panel and attendant support structure are disclosed for use between dasher sections with shielding and dasher sections without shielding.

Abstract: A bracket for use in combination with clamp structure for securing the braket to a fence post and fastener structure for securing the bracket to a fence assembly. The bracket includes body structure for being fastened to the fence assembly by the fastener structure, the body structure has a face panel for being positioned adjacent to the fence assembly. The face panel has first and second slots therethrough and has bridge portions adjacent to the ends of the first and second slots. The clamp structure includes a ring portion for extending about the fence post and through at least one of the slots and about at least one of the bridge protions of the face panel of the body structure of the bracket to secure the fence post to the bracket.

Abstract: An ice rink dasher board system having an adjustable shock absorbing mechanism for providing a desire degree of resiliency of the dasher board panels is disclosed. The dasher board system may also have a rink seal gasket located between the dasher board frame and the dasher board panels, the gasket extending beneath the system to permit installation of the system even on uneven surfaces. The dasher board system may also include a door having a push-button latch that can be actuated from either side of the door.

Abstract: An assembly-type barricade comprising a base stand and an upstanding wall both of which are nearly rectangular parallelpipedal. Protruding means is provided in one of the base stand and the upright wall, and receiving means is provided in the other. By positioning the protruding means in the receiving means, the upright wall is detachably mounted on the base stand.

Abstract: A barrier or safety guard for preventing the escape of small children from a safe area, having as its basic element a panel of flexible material, preferably in the form of netting with relatively small apertures therein. A border of flexible material is provided for the periphery of the panel and has a plurality of spaced openings around the entire periphery of the panel. These openings are provided with grommets and a plurality of ties or laces by which the borders of the panel can be fastened to points on the supporting structure. The panel can be folded in either or both dimensions to adjust its size to smaller dimensions. Small sub-panels can be used to prevent the main panel from being dislodged.

Abstract: Simple, portable fence units for constructing fences are not new. It is also known to interconnect adjacent fence sections using pins and sockets. An improved version of a fence structure for constructing straight or angled fence sections in corrals or animal feeders includes a section or unit for connection to other similar sections or units including a rectangular frame with couplings on each end thereof. The coupling on one end is a pair of short, parallel tubes or sleeves which are welded together and welded to the end of the frame. The other coupling includes a pair of spaced apart tubes or sleeves for receiving the first coupling therebetween. When the outermost sleeves of the couplings on opposite ends of two adjacent frames are axially aligned and a pin is inserted therethrough, the two frames can be pivoted with respect to each other or define an angled length of fence.

Abstract: A glass panel mounting assembly (10) which comprises a laminated glass panel (11) which is resiliently deflectable, a U-shaped holder (12) in which one edge (16) of the panel (11) is rigidly mounted, and adjustable securing means (17) extending between the metal limbs (13, 14) of the holder (12) and below the panel edge (16) in order to clamp the panel edge between the metal limbs. A pair of packings (18) are arranged one between each side of the panel edge and the inner face of the respective adjacent limb of the holder, each packing being made of a hard plastics or elastomeric material having a slight degree of resilience, and sealant material (20) is arranged substantially to fill the remainder of the channel (15) which is defined between the free end of the limbs (13, 14) and the packings (18).

Abstract: A noise barrier system having support members and noise absorbing panels is disclosed. The noise absorbing panels include a front corrugated perforated sheet and a rear corrugated solid sheet which define a chamber. A central sinusoidally corrugated perforated sheet is provided within the chamber. A first blanket of low frequency noise absorbing material is disposed adjacent the front face of the central member and is configured so that a resonance zone is provided between the first blanket and the rear surface of the front sheet. A second blanket of higher frequency sound absorbing material is provided between the rear surface of the central member and the front surface of the rear sheet.

Abstract: A barrier shield device, foldable and easily portable, for outdoor use in providing wind-protection or other shielding effects, particularly for use on a sandy beach. A plurality of panels are hinged for a composite shield-effect when folded outwardly for use; and a plurality of spikes, which are supportingly connected to the panels, are movable between an upper position for ease of transport and a lower position in which they are pushed into the ground to hold the panel assembly stable.

Abstract: A wall construction for a modular woven wire partition, comprising: a plurality of laterally spaced vertically disposed fixed support posts, each support post having a mounting surface with a plurality of vertically spaced openings therein; a plurality of panels arranged vertically in a coplanar relationship between the support posts, each panel having a rectangular configuration bordered by top, bottom and side frame members, at least the top and bottom frame members of each panel having open ends; and a plurality of connector elements received in the open ends of at least the top frame members of the panels, the connector elements being engageable with the openings in the mounting surfaces of the support posts to thereby connect the panels to the support posts.

Abstract: A display system (10) is provided for displaying articles mounted thereon. The display system (10) includes a plurality of panel members (18, 20 and 22) which are insertable into a frame mechanism (28) having vertical column members (36) and longitudinally extending row members (38). The frame mechanism (28) includes an open gridwork frame defined by column members (36) and row members (38). Additionally, said side panel members (46) are longitudinally displaced each from the other and releasably secured to frame body (30) to provide stability for display system (10) when such is mounted on a base surface (48). Article support mechanisms (58) are mounted on row members (38) for folding articles to be displayed thereon. The article support members (58) are removably secured to display system (10) in order that differing patterns may be changed and varied at the discretion of the user.

Abstract: Wire latticework for a fence composed of vertical wire members and horizontal wire members. The latticework is formed at least at its upper with a cylindrical part which are provided by forming the end portions of the vertical wire members and the horizontal wire members thereon.

Abstract: A panel rail system which features tampered glass panels of moderate thickness makes use of supporting rails at upper and lower edges of the panels. The rails are of round, tubular cross-sectional configuration with slots for reception of edges of the panels. A modular type system is utilized wherein posts for supporting the rails can be set in advance and are of such construction that they can accommodate in the field all of the varied mounting requirements of rails and panels.

Abstract: A motor racing track fence comprising a plurality of fence modules each of which has a concrete barrier the area of the base of which is sufficient for it to be freestanding on the ground, having an upstanding sleeve adjacent one end of each concrete barrier and abutting another concrete barrier, the sleeve supporting upstanding support means which lie at the ends of weldmesh sheets surmounting the concrete barriers.

Abstract: A modular fence construction utilizing flat bar stock for the rails and pickets, and substantially standard metal shapes for the posts between fence sections.

Abstract: A plurality of similar barrier section connectable demountably for forming in assembly dismantable safety barrier. Each barrier section has a frame with upstanding opposite end members. Horizontal members are connected to the end members to define the frame. The frame has inside thereof members so that a fence can be formed with the individual barrier sections. Each frame has feet thereon to maintain the corresponding frame generally stably upstanding. Each of the barrier sections has two hooks fixed spaced vertically on each same upstanding end member of the frame of the corresponding barrier section. Each hook has a straight part extending generally horizontally away from the same end member of each of the individual frames and generally parallel with a corresponding side of the frame. Each of the two hooks has a reversely bent free end forming a loop open toward the corresponding end member on which the hook is disposed. The two loops of the two hooks are looped toward each other.

Abstract: A display system (10) is provided for displaying articles mounted thereon. The display system (10) includes a plurality of panel members (18, 20 and 22) which are insertable into a frame mechanism (28) having vertical column members (36) and longitudinally extending row members (38). The frame mechanism (28) includes an open gridwork frame defined by column members (36) and row members (38). Additionally, said side panel members (46) are longitudinally displaced each from the other and releasably secured to frame body (30) to provide stability for display system (10) when such is mounted on a base surface (48). Article support mechanisms (58) are mounted on row members (38) for folding articles to be displayed thereon. The article support members (58) are removably secured to display system (10) in order that differing patterns may be changed and varied at the discretion of the user.

Abstract: This safety barrier comprising a frame and two stands is obtained by bending a tube for forming the lateral uprights and the handrail as well as two first legs of the stands, and by fixing the bottom rail consisting of another tube bent at both ends for forming the legs complementary to the first legs. The angle of divergence and/or the length of one pair of legs forming a first stand differ from those of the other pair of legs forming the other stand of the barrier. The invention is applicable to the iron-work industry in general.

Abstract: A fencing structure having at least a pair of upright posts each having vertically extending channels that face one another. Extending between each pair of posts are an inverted channel top rail and a bottom rail. The top rail has inwardly directed webs which define an inwardly directed panel receiving throat as has the bottom rail when assembled. A rectangular panel is secured to the top rail and bottom rail by brackets which are locked in the channel, to inwardly directed webs of the top rail and to the bottom rail.

Abstract: A shopping cart corral kit having modular components for assembling and disassembling the modular components in the parking area of a business establishment providing shopping carts for its customers. The corral kit modular components can be assembled with conventional fasteners without welding and without exposing sharp edges. The modular components are small enough in size to be shipped in a carton unassembled to permit the business establishment's personnel to assemble the component parts. The major modular components are constructed of galvanized tubing or pipe that may be provided with a colored plastic coating to prevent rust.

Abstract: A safety barrier of the type for a hall or doorway to prevent passage of children, animals or the like. The barrier is expandable to completely block the passageway, and is provided with a pivoting gate in a portion thereof which may be opened as required to permit passage through the barrier.

Abstract: A portable screen of fabric is held upright by a plurality of hollow poles clamped to the fabric by C clamps, preferably one the length of the pole. A stake is telescoped within each hollow pole, and held in an extended position (to adjust the height of the screen) by the friction of a resilient sleeve near the top of the stake, and additionally by a C clamp around the stake adjusted up against the pole. Straps are provided to secure the screen in a rolled up condition, and to carry the rolled up screen.

Abstract: Fence of wire latticework comprises lattice bodies composed of vertical wire members, and horizontal wire members, supports for supporting the lattice bodies, and connecting means for connecting the lattice bodies and the supports. Furring strips are not employed herein. The lattice body is formed, at its upper and/or lower ends, with cylindrical parts which are provided by forming the end portions in circle and the horizontal wire members.

Abstract: A concrete serpentine noise barrier formed by a series of vertically disposed concrete panels that are placed in end to end abutment. Each adjacent pair of panels is provided with a socket-like joint that allows the panels to be angularly adjusted in assembly.

Abstract: A shielding device to reduce wind velocity, in particular for the deposition of drifting sand or snow, has several plane elements which may be erected next to each other at an approximate right angle to the oncoming direction of the wind. The height of the individual plane elements amounts to at least twice the width of their base, whereas their width decreases as the height increases.

Abstract: Slat retaining means for chain link fences of the type made of linking wires. A plurality of parallel slats woven through the wires the parallel slats extending in a first direction. An aperture in each parallel slat and a connecting member inserted through said apertures to lock the parallel slats in position.

Abstract: A device for dividing an ice-hockey rink into at least two smaller rink parts comprises a plurality of straight sideboard elements (8a) and a plurality of curved sideboard elements (8b). The sideboard elements (8a, 8b) are provided with means (16, 20, 21) for interconnecting the same while forming a supplemental sideboard (8, 9) which when placed across the ice-hockey rink together with the stationary sideboard (1), encloses a smaller rink (5, 7) having symmetrical curved corners.

Abstract: A modular fence construction includes a plurality of panels which extend between adjacent fence posts and are releasably connected to the posts. In a preferred embodiment, the panels are fabricated before being connected to the posts and can be selectively removed from the fence. The panels are preferably connected to the posts by a plurality of brackets having screw thread connectors.

Abstract: An improved portable expandable barrier is provided which comprises a pair of fences slideably interconnected and releasably held in a desired orientation by locking means such as lock set cylinders. Preferably, one or both fences include telescoping sections releasably locked together to facilitate expansion of the barrier. In one embodiment the fences include elongated bars over which cylinders are slideably secured.Pins or screws pass through the body of the bars of each fence and into engagement with the cylinder to prevent separation of the fences. The barrier can also include one or more collapsible posts fitted with expandable internal bladders and disposed adjacent pairs of the fences. The fence perimeters are provided with means for releasably locking the fences to the posts or other structures. Such means may be adjustable suction caps, preferably protected by overlaying adjustable bell covers locked in place.

Abstract: A decorative glass panel railing assembly includes a plurality of spaced apart vertical line posts, each joined to an anchor plate which is secured to a floor or deck surface. Each line post includes a pair of channels formed therein on opposing sides thereof, each channel including a pair of opposed detent grooves extending longitudinally therein. A bottom glazing rail extends between each pair of line posts, with each end secured in a channel of the respective line posts. A glazing insert is disposed in each post channel atop the bottom glazing rail, and is secured therein by opposed detent flanges which engage the detent grooves of the channel and lock therein. The bottom glazing rail and the glazing inserts are each provided with a pile lined glazing channel therein to receive the edge of a glass panel. A glazing sub-rail extends between the upper ends of the line posts, with a top rail snappingly engaged atop the glazing sub-rail.

Abstract: A corner bracket assembly is adapted for mounting and support of a newel or post and comprises a plurality of corner brackets each having oppositely directed flanges at its lower edge for attachment to a rigid member, such as, a floor surface so as to form an upstanding receptacle for insertion of the newel, and exterior molding or trim forms a cover in surrounding relation to the corner brackets and base portion of the newel.

Abstract: A collapsible, durable, mildew proof safety barrier comprising a plurality of vertical support members which are supported in sleeves inserted within the ground, at least one flexible restraining panel connected between the vertical support members, a connecting device for connecting the restraining panel to each of the vertical support members, and a line or rope connected to the top of the panel. In the preferred embodiment the safety barrier is placed around the perimeter of a pool to prevent the unauthorized entrance into the pool. Because of the placement in a potential humid area, the preferred embodiment provides that the vertical support members and the panel fasteners are made of aluminum; the restraining panel is made of polycoated nylon to provide a longer life for the safety barrier. When the fence is not needed, it is simply removed by taking the vertical support members from the sleeves and folding the fence into a storable position.

Abstract: The invention provides a new fence system permitting the construction of privacy fences; perimeter fences; boundary fences and rail fences using a small number of different fence elements. These elements consist of a hollow elongated post/rail element of semi-octagonal transverse cross-section; an end cap for the element when used as a post; an L-shaped connecting bracket; a panel element and an end cap therefor; a clip for fastening panel elements to the rails; closure elements for the rails and posts that also locate and hold the panels when they are engaged in slots therein. The panels are provided near to their center with a plurality of spaced stiffening walls to resist buckling under heavy loads.

Abstract: A modular fencing assembly comprising a plurality of posts retained in position at spaced intervals by a foundation, lower channels removably attachable to and extending between adjacent pairs of posts and adapted to engage a fencing panel, upper channels removably attachable to and extending between adjacent pairs of posts and adapted to engage a fencing panel, and fencing panels extending between and retained in position by the upper and lower channels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved ornamental integrally molded plastic fence section. The fence section generally includes a pair of substantially parallel stringers with a plurality of pickets formed integral with the stringers. Said pickets being oriented substantially perpendicular to the stringers. Each stringer has a plurality of identical spaced ears formed integral with one end. Each of the ears has a rod aperture extending therethrough. The rod apertures in the ears on one end of a stringer are aligned with rod apertures in ears on the other stringer. A slot is formed in each ear extending from the exterior of the respective ear to the respective aperture. Each slot in each ear on one end of the section is aligned with the other slots in the other ears on that end of the section. A second plurality of supports is formed integral with the other end of each of the stringers. Each of the supports has a height less than the distance between adjacent ears in the first mentioned plurality.