Abstract: A trimmer line shield for preventing the line of a grass trimmer from striking and becoming entangled in the bottom portion of a chain link fence is formed of an elongated stiff plastic extrusion having a longitudinally extending vertical main body of generally T-shaped transverse cross section, a tapered bottom end, a pair of longitudinally extending stop flanges disposed a distance above the tapered bottom end extending laterally outward beyond each side of the main body, and a longitudinally extending flat top portion that extends a distance laterally outward beyond each side of the main body for engaging the bottom of the fence. The shield is driven into the ground to extend between vertical fence posts and the fence is installed between the posts with its bottom end engaging the flat top portion a distance above the ground surface which also inhibits growth of vegetation into the open spaces between the wire members.

Abstract: A wire netting device, in particular safety net device, includes at least two mutually engaging net elements, at least one net element of which is produced from at least one single wire, a wire bundle, a wire strand, a wire rope and/or another longitudinal element with at least one wire that is made at least partially of a high-tensile steel, the wire comprises at least one corrosion protection, in particular a corrosion protection layer and a portion of the wire (12a-g), in particular at least a portion of a wire mesh implemented of the wire, with the corrosion protection, in particular the corrosion protection layer, in a test run by an alternating climate test has a corrosion resistance of more than 1,680 hours, preferably more than 2,016 hours, advantageously more than 2,520 hours, preferentially more than 3,024 hours and particularly preferably more than 3,528 hours.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a horizontally extendable silt fence. The present invention is also directed to a silt fence system comprising a horizontally extendable silt fence comprising a water permeable geotextile material having an upper edge and a lower edge, and a plurality of posts comprising an upper portion strutted and arranged to be coupled with the upper edge of the water permeable geotextile material, a lower portion structured and arranged to be coupled with the lower edge of the water permeable geotextile material, and an anchor portion structured and arranged to be driven into the ground to anchor the post. Also disclosed is a method of filtering silt from a fluid stream.

Abstract: A landscaping barrier comprises a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member and a third longitudinal member. The second longitudinal member may be attached to and extend substantially perpendicular from one edge of the first longitudinal member while the third longitudinal member may be attached to and extend substantially perpendicular from the opposite edge of the first longitudinal member and in the opposite direction of the second longitudinal member.

Abstract: The device is comprised of two panels in the shape of “L”s that are interwoven with each other when they are placed on the sides of a fence. The device is secured to the ground through a series of holes for that purpose. Additionally, an expander has been placed on the section of the device, both vertical and horizontal, to address the issue of uneven terrain. A row of embedded lights is installed in each of the horizontal panels to provide additional illumination. Alternatively, a series of embedded wires may be installed in the horizontal panels that rest on the ground to provide a small (but not deadly) shock to prevent animals from entering the yard or preventing a family pet from leaving the yard.

Abstract: A dual-winged slat having a rectangular body further possesses a straight fin and an angled fin on each edge of the body with the free end of the angled fin being angled toward the face of the body which is farther from the place of attachment of the angled fin to the edge. The free end of each straight fin must be closer to the face of the body nearer where the first end of the straight fin is attached to the edge than is the free end of the angled fin on the same edge. No fin may be attached to the edge of the slat more than halfway to the face toward which the angled fin is directed. The fins are preferably asymmetrically arranged. And, also preferable, the straight fin and the angled fin attached to a given edge are attached at the same place.

Abstract: An upper rail assembly, an actuator that actuates between a retracted position and an extended position based on a signal that the platform is in one of a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the recreational vehicle, and a first drive chain combined to the actuator and connected to the upper rail assembly for moving the upper rail assembly between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the platform is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vehicle safety catch fence system, the system comprising: two or more posts; two or more longitudinal cables operatively coupled between the two or more posts; a transverse cable, wherein the transverse cable is operatively coupled to the two or more longitudinal cables; and two or more cable clamps, wherein the two or more cable clamps operatively couple the transverse cable to the two or more longitudinal cables.

Abstract: A fence post to be coupled to a flexible (e.g., mesh) fence to hold the fence above the ground. The fence post has a shaft to be driven into the ground. A downturned lower fence engaging hook extends from the bottom of the shaft to engage the bottom of the fence. The lower fence engaging hook is embedded in the ground along with the shaft of the fence post in order to hold the bottom of the fence against the ground. The fence post also has an upturned upper fence engaging hook extending from the top of the shaft to engage the top of the fence and hold the top of the fence up and above the ground. An upturned intermediate fence engaging hook extends from the shaft of the fence post between the lower and upper fence engaging hooks to engage the middle of the fence and hold the middle up.

Abstract: A retention plate for a T-shaped fence post having securing protrusions formed thereon, a lower end of the fence post and the retention plate configured to be inserted into soil to position the fence post in a desired orientation. The retention plate comprises a plate body including central openings for receiving a plurality of the securing protrusions formed on the fence post. The plate body has a periphery with a top edge, a bottom edge and two side edges. The plate body has a plurality of openings therein configured and arranged to increase a resistance to the plate being extracted from the soil.

Abstract: Various embodiments of anchor/stabilizers intended for use with yard signs that assist in keeping the yard signs standing perfectly upright (or “plumb”) over time. The device is a separate piece that attaches to the upright posts of the yard sign. In one embodiment, the device is formed of an elongate support and a flat metal plate that is welded to an intermediate portion of the elongate support, such that one surface of the plate is co-planar with the exterior surface of the elongate support. The plate has a plurality of holes spaced around its surface to facilitate fastening the device to the outer surface of each of the vertical posts. The anchor/stabilizer can come in a variety of lengths and sizes, depending on the environmental conditions and forces likely to be encountered at a particular installation site.

Abstract: In a thermal insulation element, which is made at least partially from a compression load transferring material and comprises an upper and a lower support area for the vertical connection to the building parts to be constructed from concrete, it is provided that the thermal insulation element comprises at least one penetrating opening extending from the upper to the lower support area which is embodied for passing a compacting device for fresh concrete.

Abstract: A fully welded fence panel comprises a plurality of vertical pickets and a pair of horizontal metal rails. The top and bottom portions of the pickets are pressed in a mechanical or hydraulic press to create flattened surfaces and welded to the rails. The flattened surfaces may either be oriented parallel or perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the metal rails to facilitate welding or to enable the fence panel to be racked when used as a railing. Indentations are pressed into opposite sides of the flattened surfaces at the same location and are perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the picket to further enable the fence panel to be racked. The railing is therefore adjustable at a customer's site to change the angle between the pickets and rails and avoid the need for perfect angle measurements prior to manufacture.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fence post system. The system is comprised of a U-shaped-post system having L-shaped-bracket openings which are punched thereon, which also have an anti-warping-rib system, and an anti-torsion-rib system. Further, there are left-and-right-bracket systems molded to both sides of the fence post, which have upper-and-lower-flange systems molded to both ends. Additionally there are L-shaped bracket systems inserted into the L-shaped-bracket openings respectively, with a strut system which is seated on the U-shaped-post system. There may further be a board system screwed to the strut system.

Abstract: The springless electric gate tensioner receptacle and plug connect and axially adjust relative to each other in order to mechanically tension the electrical fence gate wire. The receptacle has a resilient, electrically non-conductive insulator covering handle and conductive sleeve portions. Spaced apart bayonet slots are disposed axially along diametrically opposite sides of the sleeve. The plug includes a solid cylindrical conductive member extending from a handle, the handle being covered with a resilient, electrically non-conductive insulator. Bayonet lugs extend from the plug near its end and project outwardly in a radial direction approximately 180° from each other. Conducting rings extend from the plug and receptacle handles for connection to the gate and fence wires. The projecting bayonet lugs of the plug twist-lock engage user selectable receptacle slots, thereby tensioning the gate wire.

Abstract: A barrier fence assembly (100) having a barrier fence body (102) has a portion thereof positioned below ground surface (110) and includes a series of barrier stakes (114) to facilitate prevention of traverse of animals across a desired boundary. The barrier stakes (114) are received through upper and lower apertures (150, 152) of a horizontal support brace (140). The horizontal support brace (140) includes horizontally disposed apertures (136, 138) through which flexible wire ties (160) can be received and releasably coupled to an adjacent wire mesh fence (104).

Abstract: A fence panel includes a sheet (12, 52) of mesh material with a first side (16) and an opposed second side (20) and, secured at least to the first side, a plurality of elongate reinforcing members (14, 18). The elongate reinforcing members (14, 18) are spaced from one another and are made from or include a material which has a hardness which is greater than the hardness of the material from which the sheet (12) is made.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steel net reinforcement structure which is used for a conveyer belt or a shutter screen. The steel net reinforcement structure comprises: a steel net including hooks projecting from both sides thereof; a reinforcement including a slit cut open along a diagonal direction on both sides thereof; and a steel core which can lock the hooks which are inserted on both inner sides of the reinforcement. The steel net reinforcement structure can be wound conveniently and flexibly while reinforcing strength of the steel net.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fence or enclosure 165 and related methods for making a fence panel 65 and for connecting the panel 65 to other panels 65 to form a modular type fence 165. The invention preferably includes a generally planar section 70 of fencing material formed from spaced-apart wires 10, 15, and at least two non-parallel stiffening portions 80, 85, deforming the fence section 65 from the aforementioned generally planar configuration 70.

Abstract: A post cover for engaging with a fence post and supporting at least one strand. The post cover may include an extrusion portion supporting a strand-carrying portion, the strand-carrying portion formed of an electrically resistant material. In addition, the post cover may include a top portion supported by the strand-carrying portion, wherein the extrusion portion and strand-carrying portion each have a longitudinal cavity configured to admit the fence post; the top portion formed contiguous to the strand-carrying portion and comprising an extension to close the cavity from above.

Abstract: Described in certain embodiments are mounting systems that employ one or more T-posts to support useful implements such as birdhouses, signs, fencing, banners, and the like. Additional disclosed embodiments relate to unique post- or wall-mount systems for such implements.

Abstract: A barrier system includes at least first and second reinforced concrete posts, each concrete post including at least one conduit formed therethrough having first and second ends and a strain relief sector formed therein at the first end of the conduit. At least one tension cable extends between the posts. The tension cable extends through the conduit of each post and has a cable end secured to the post at the second end of each post's conduit.

Abstract: An electrified retaining structure is provided for protecting at least a portion of a designated area. The retaining structure comprises a series of spaced apart scissor lift assemblies. Each scissor lift assembly being moveable up and down between an extended position and a retracted position. In addition, the scissor lift assembly includes one or more sets of elongated rods secured to the scissor lift assembly and extending outwardly therefrom. In the extended position, the rods project outwardly from the lift assembly and form a barrier or retaining structure. An electrical power unit is operatively connected to the rods for providing an electrical current to the rods.

Abstract: Privacy systems for a fence include a plurality of elongated privacy inserts positioned in at least one locking member having a plurality of locking tabs. The locking member is laterally inserted into the bottom of a chain link fence perpendicular to the privacy inserts. Apertures near the bottom edges of the front and rear sides of the privacy inserts engage the locking tabs thereby retaining the privacy inserts in alignment in the chain link fence. The locking tabs on front and rear support walls of the locking member are preferably laterally offset from each other.

Abstract: A pipe gate hinge comprises a substantially U-shaped bracket, at least one pipe attachment member, and at least two post attachment members. The bracket has a first longitudinally extending leg with the distal end portion angled in the first transverse direction relative to a longitudinal axis and a second longitudinally extending leg with the distal end portion angled in the second transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis. At least one pipe attachment aperture is in the first leg and one pipe attachment aperture is in the second leg. At least one post attachment aperture is proximate the distal end portion of the first leg and at least one post attachment aperture is proximate the distal end portion of the second leg. At least one pipe attachment member is configured and arranged to be inserted through the pipe attachment apertures to secure the bracket to a vertically extending member of a pipe gate.

Abstract: A fence engageable weed barrier system includes a fence that is mounted in and extends upwardly from the from a ground surface. The fence includes a fence section comprising at least one post and a dividing wall attached to and extending laterally away from the at least one post. Each of a plurality of primary barriers is positioned beneath the fence section and receives a bottom edge of the dividing wall to prevent weed growth beneath the fence section. Each of the primary barriers includes a base wall that has a top side a front edge and a back edge. A back wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the back edge. A front wall is attached to and extends upwardly from the front edge. A dividing wall receiving space is defined between the front and back walls and receives the bottom edge of the dividing wall.

Abstract: A system for perimeter access control and a method for use thereof is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of posts positioned around a secured area and a portable base station with a lockable storage cavity. Within the storage cavity is located at least one drum of fencing. A first portion of fencing is paid out from the at least one drum and is wrapped around the plurality of posts and then secured within the lockable storage cavity to form a fenced perimeter around the secured area. The method for use of the perimeter access control system includes positioning the plurality of posts around the secured area; positioning the portable base station proximate the secured area; unwinding the first portion of fencing from the at least one drum; wrapping the first portion of fencing around the plurality of posts; and securing both ends of the first portion of fencing within the portable base station.

Abstract: Energy absorbing wall assemblies, structures including energy absorbing wall assemblies, methods of making energy absorbing wall assemblies, and methods of utilizing energy absorbing wall assemblies are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, energy absorbing wall assemblies may include a first self-supporting wall structure, a second self-supporting wall structure, and an energy absorbing filler material positioned between the first self-supporting wall structure and the second self-supporting wall structure. In additional embodiments, methods of making an energy absorbing wall assembly may include assembling a first self-supporting wall structure, and assembling a second self-supporting wall structure defining a space between the first self-supporting wall structure and the second self-supporting wall structure. The methods may further include flowing an energy absorbing filler material into the space between the first self-supporting wall structure and the second self-supporting wall structure.

Abstract: A fence covering system includes a frame configured and dimensioned to cover a portion of an existing fence. A panel is connected to the frame to provide a visual effect. A connector secures the frame on a portion of the fence, the connector providing an attachment position for the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a temporary safety barrier system, which comprises a plurality of posts, a plurality of mesh panels, and a plurality of mesh panel holders. Each mesh panel holder is mountable on a respective post of said plurality of posts, and comprises a post coupler and first and second mesh panel supports, which are attached in common to the post coupler. The post coupler is movable along the post when mounted thereon, and has a locking member for releasably locking the post coupler in a holding position at the post. The second mesh panel support encircles the post in the mounted state. Each mesh panel support has a support hook for receiving a mesh wire of one or more mesh panels. The temporary safety system is arranged to enable inclination of a mesh panel during said height adjustment, thereby facilitating the height adjustment while the mesh panels remain mounted.

Abstract: A lift-up safety grab post mechanism for rooftop hatchway curbs having a mounting bracket on a hatchway curb and having an elongate opening having a pivot bolt for upward and downward grab post movement. A lift-up grab post has a pivot opening receiving the pivot bolt and having a stop member fixed thereto. The lift-up grab post is rotationally moveable between an upstanding position and a horizontal position relative to the roof hatchway curb. The mounting bracket defines a receiver seat and further defines a stop shoulder adjacent the receiver seat that prevents rotational movement of the grab post until the grab post has been raised from said receiver seat to a position above the stop shoulder.

Abstract: An aquaculture net for a circular raft and a polygonal bottom, preferably octagonal bottom is provided. The advantages are an increase in volume and an even load distribution.

Abstract: A fence post cap assembly is provided, the assembly comprises a first cap member designed to attach onto a fence post; a second cap member having a circumference larger than the first cap member, the second cap member is designed to fit over the first cap member, the second cap member having at least two apertures; and a loop member having a rounded portion leading to two arms with opposing ends, during an installed position, each of the ends are designed to fit within the apertures of the second cap member while the second cap member is placed over the first cap member thereby locking the loop member and the second cap member onto the first cap member.

Abstract: A fencing system. Components may be joined in various combinations to create a limitless number of different configurations or arrangements. Stakes, posts, and chains may be attached to one another in multiple combinations. The posts are removably interchangeably inserted onto stakes set in the ground, thereby allowing each post to be rotated to any desired position. The stakes are first driven into the ground and the posts are then inserted into or onto a post-holder in the stake to provide support and stability for the fencing system. Chains are removably suspended between two selected posts. The chain may have post attachment collars with through bores, which are aligned, and the posts inserted therethrough into the post holding structure. Clamps attached below a lowermost post attachment collar suspend the chains to the posts.

Abstract: A gate assembly prevents keyless ingress into, and enables keyless egress from, a gated area. The gate assembly comprises a gate frame and a gate. The gate frame comprises rectangular or 360 degree frame structure for maintaining a planar gate-receiving area despite ground deformations and the like. The gate comprises rectangular gate structure that defines a planar frame-engaging area. The gate-receiving area is greater in magnitude than the frame-engaging area. The gate further comprises a state of the art interior push bar latch for enabling keyless egress, and state of the art keyed lock for preventing keyless ingress into the gated or secure area. An inferior frame member is anchored in subterranean media for positioning the gate frame during installation for maintaining the gate-receiving area should ground deformations occur.

Abstract: The security of an ordinary fence can be improved by using intersecting inserts that extend between posts of the fence. The inserts can be inserted in channels that are formed by the woven wire of the fence fabric. Intersections of the inserts can be used to securely couple two intersecting inserts to each other by any suitable means such as welding, bolting, riveting, gluing, and the like. The inserts can be securely coupled to the posts either directly (for example, by using a bracket attached to a post) and/or indirectly by using, for example, a tensioning rod that is coupled to a post. The inserts can also be securely coupled to a support rail that spans the distance between two posts.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a fence system includes a first support member and a second support member. The fence system may include a rail coupled to the first and second support members such that the rail extends across the first and second support members. The first post and the second post are oriented in a first plane, and the rail is oriented in a second plane. The second plane is different than the first plane. The fence system may include a rollable infill material coupled to the rail.

Abstract: A cable safety-barrier system for use along an elevated region of lateral exposure in a building structure having plural, spaced, laterally next-adjacent uprights distributed along the exposure region. The system, in an operative condition, includes (a) plural cable-threading brackets distributed along the exposure region and anchored, at least one each, to each of such uprights, (b) an elongate cable having ends and a long axis, and between such ends plural elongate portions, operatively threaded as a continuum between the cable's ends through each of the brackets, and (c) adjacent each bracket, an associated securing device functionally locked to an associated, elongate portion of the cable, inhibiting any appreciable motion of the cable portion generally along the cable's long axis relative to the associated bracket.

Abstract: A fence edge guard including an elongated channel-shaped body member having a bottom, and upstanding opposed sidewalls extending upwardly from opposed side edges of the bottom and terminating at an open top, and an interior elongated channel defined by the bottom and said sidewalls. A plurality of openings are longitudinally spaced along bottom. A plurality of spring means are spaced longitudinally along the body for securing the body along the bottom edge of a chain link fence such that the bottom of the fence edge guard is urged upwardly towards the bottom edge of the chain link fence. The fence edge guard is useful in preventing vegetation from growing through the opens of the chain link fence, preventing damage and excess wear on line trimmer cutting lines, and for providing a gap between the bottom of the fence and the ground to permit trimming of vegetation below the fence.

Abstract: A fence post for engagement with the ground via insertion therein, wherein at least that part of the fence post which is to be inserted into the ground is tubular wherein the internal surface of the tube includes an internal thread extending between a ground engaging end and end of the fence post distance from the ground engaging end.

Abstract: A fencing system includes a rail having at least two metal wires ensheathed in a plastic web, an end connector having a face plate with two slots and a middle portion separating the two slots, the end connector having a front side and a rear side. A free end of the rail is disposed in the slotted end connector so that the rail runs from the front side of the connector through a first slot, around the middle portion, and then back through a second slot. A fastener pivotally attaches the end connector to a fence post. Also, a joining connector of similar construction as the end connector is used to secure the free ends of two rails.

Abstract: The fence provides for a plurality of wires that are twisted together in pairs at a plurality of spaced elongated windings and spread to form openings. The spaced elongated windings lie in spaced parallel lines extending longitudinally in the mesh fence. The fence also includes a plurality of spaced apart parallel wires, wherein each of the plurality of spaced apart parallel wires extend through the spaced elongated windings lying in a line. Ones of the plurality of spaced apart parallel wires are conductive wires that are coupled to a connector to supply electricity to at least one electrical device.

Abstract: A fencing stake for securing a cord. The fencing stake of the present application creates a more usable and robust fence. The fencing stake has a shaped cross-sectional portion. The fencing stake also includes an anchor, wherein the anchor is formed from at least one shaped aperture having an insertion aperture for inserting the cord and at least two vertical apertures connected to the insertion aperture for securing the cord. The fencing stake further includes an end portion for placing the stake into the ground.

Abstract: Provided is a system for mounting signs, the system having: a mounting block with a sign interfacing boss configured to be received into an aperture in a fence having an anterior surface and posterior rim; the anterior surface being configured to be attached to a sign; and a flange disposed about the posterior rim.

Abstract: The security of an ordinary fence can be improved by using intersecting inserts that extend between posts of the fence. The inserts can be inserted in channels that are formed by the woven wire of the fence fabric. Intersections of the inserts can be used to securely couple two intersecting inserts to each other by any suitable means such as welding, bolting, riveting, gluing, and the like. The inserts can be securely coupled to the posts either directly (for example, by using a bracket attached to a post) and/or indirectly by using, for example, a tensioning rod that is coupled to a post. The inserts can also be securely coupled to a support rail that spans the distance between two posts.

Abstract: A gate assembly prevents keyless ingress into, and enables keyless egress from, a gated area. The gate assembly comprises a gate frame and a gate. The gate frame comprises rectangular or 360 degree frame structure for maintaining a planar gate-receiving area despite ground deformations and the like. The gate comprises rectangular gate structure that defines a planar frame-engaging area. The gate-receiving area is greater in magnitude than the frame-engaging area. The gate further comprises a state of the art interior push bar latch for enabling keyless egress, and state of the art keyed lock for preventing keyless ingress into the gated or secure area. An inferior frame member is anchored in subterranean media for positioning the gate frame during installation for maintaining the gate-receiving area should ground deformations occur.

Abstract: A system for providing re-usable safety support fences and fall restraints for the construction industry. The system primarily comprises a disposable base which is welded to an I-beam or otherwise permanently attached to a floor or roof and a removable support post that screws into the disposable base. The support posts can form the posts of a safety fence through which steel cables are threaded to form the fence. On the other hand, a fall arrestor, comprising an eye hook onto which a construction or maintenance worker on the perimeter of a building may attach, can also be screwed into the permanently mounted disposable base. Additional embodiments for use with concrete construction instead of steel I-beams are disclosed. The basis for the invention is inexpensive disposable bases which remain an integral part of the structure after completion coupled with removable and re-useable post devices which screw into the disposable bases.

Abstract: A falling rock preventing fence assembled with a steel net is disclosed, in which a plurality of support members are provided in a pipe shape having a rectangular grooves in upper and lower longitudinal directions, with the support member being installed on the ground at regular intervals, and both ends of the steel net formed in a rectangular plate shape are inserted into the rectangular grooves of the neighboring support member and are fixed using a fixture such as a bolt, etc., and the upper and lower portions of the steel nets stacked in the upper and lower direction are connected with a connection member such as a bolt, etc., and the strength of the steel net is enhanced by the rectangular grooves longitudinally formed in the support member and the end of the steel net inserted in the rectangular groove.

Abstract: A reusable fence post for supporting roll-up safety fencing comprising an elongated hollow post having an outside V-angle disposed along a first exterior side of the hollow post; a stake extending downward from a built-in sliding hammer for installing the reusable fence post in the ground without tools; and an elongated jaw member having an inside V-angle hinged at the lower end of the hollow post. The elongated jaw member swings away from the hollow post to receive the plastic fencing and swings toward the hollow post to be latched to the hollow post and held between inside and outside V-angle clamping surfaces, thereby securely clamping the safety fencing to prevent it from slipping either lengthwise or across the width of the fencing. In an alternate embodiment, the outside V-angle serves as the fence post; and the stake, having a cap at its upper end, slides within pipe sections attached to the post.

Abstract: A fence post cap assembly is provided, the assembly comprises a first cap member designed to attach onto a fence post; a second cap member having a circumference larger than the first cap member, the second cap member is designed to fit over the first cap member, the second cap member having at least two apertures; and a loop member having a rounded portion leading to two arms with opposing ends, during an installed position, each of the ends are designed to fit within the apertures of the second cap member while the second cap member is placed over the first cap member thereby locking the loop member and the second cap member onto the first cap member.