Clamp Patents (Class 256/54)
  • Patent number: 12006720
    Abstract: An anchoring assembly for enclosures that includes at least one laminar screen, which has at least one rigid wire, and at least one post, for supporting the screen with vertical orientation. The assembly has at least one pin provided with a head and with a shank, the shank being configured to be inserted into a hole in the post. The assembly further includes at least one clamp that has a recess configured to receive the shank with interference. The rigid wire can be clamped in the clamp. The assembly also includes at least one at least partially threaded stem, which can be screwed into a female thread which is provided inside the pin, with consequent mutual tightening of the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Inventor: Marco Stucchi
  • Patent number: 10559231
    Abstract: A sign post mounting apparatus having a stake coupled to a carrier. The carrier has a sidewall with a plurality of sections, each section is adjacent to two other sections. A first pair of the plurality of sidewall sections are seamlessly coupled to each other and are formed from a seamless sheet; a second pair of the plurality of sidewall sections are seamlessly coupled to each other and formed from a seamless sheet; the first pair of sidewall sections are coupled to the second pair of sidewall sections along a first seam and along a second seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: FOX VALLEY REALTY SIGN LLC
    Inventors: John Kyle, Ruben Aburto
  • Patent number: 10006221
    Abstract: A fence system, and method for making same, includes at least one support member, and at least one infill material having an edge. At least one union strip is coupled to the at least one support member, the at least one union strip including at least one channel configured for receiving the edge of the at least one infill material. In one embodiment of the invention, the at least one channel is U-shaped, and the edge is configured in a U-shape for matingly engaging the at least one U-shaped channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Betafence USA LLC
    Inventor: John F. Payne
  • Patent number: 9234324
    Abstract: A retainer (10a, 10b, 10c) for a wire rope road safety barrier, includes a plurality of posts (14), for supporting one or more wire ropes (12) above the ground. The retainer includes an arm (16a, 16b) for embracing at least half of a circumference of the post whereby the retainer can be held on the post at a position along its length. The retainer also includes a frangible or yieldable tab (18) extending from the arm for retaining the wire rope against the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Hill & Smith Limited
    Inventors: Mark Tonks, Matthew Harriman, Steve Wells
  • Patent number: 8783661
    Abstract: A fence system, and method for making same, includes at least one support member, and at least one infill material having an edge. At least one union strip is coupled to the at least one support member, the at least one union strip including at least one channel configured for receiving the edge of the at least one infill material. In one embodiment of the invention, the at least one channel is U-shaped, and the edge is configured in a U-shape for matingly engaging the at least one U-shaped channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Betafence USA LLC
    Inventor: John F. Payne
  • Publication number: 20130328002
    Abstract: A clip for connecting a strand of wire fencing to a line post of a fence is disclosed. The clip includes an aperture for receiving the wire to facilitate movement of the wire when the clip is coupled to the line post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: BOX T BRAND, LLC
    Inventor: RICHARD L. HENDRICKS
  • Patent number: 8141853
    Abstract: A connector for an insulator to be connected to a support member is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector includes a plurality of divergent arms. This connector may include a main body, and at least two side wings extending from the main body where each the side wing is configured to engage with at least one of the divergent arms of the support member. The connector may further include at least one strap engagement element configured to engage at least one strap to secure the connector to the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Gallagher Group Limited
    Inventor: Craig David Malins
  • Patent number: 7789376
    Abstract: A non-metallic fence system has a singular snap lock mechanism for permitting the easy construction of the fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation
    Inventors: Mitchell Scott Diamond, Jerry D. Horne, Robert W. Major
  • Patent number: 7690628
    Abstract: A fastener for anchoring fencing to a post. The fastener includes first and second separable and complementary sections, each section have an inner and outer surface, a middle web portion, opposed first and second sides extend from opposite edges of the middle web portion in a direction outwardly from the middle web portion, and opposed first and second ends. Male coupling members extend in a direction outward from one of the sides of the first section and the second section has female receiving spaces on one of the sided. Wherein the male coupling members being biasable for engagement with the spaces to detachably secure the sections together with the inner surfaces facing one another such that the inner surfaces define an axial passage that extends from the first to the second ends of the sections, whereby the passage permits the fencing and post to be clamped together between the sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Inventors: Craig Hewitt, Lori Hewitt
  • Patent number: 7637481
    Abstract: A fence clip for holding a fence wire. The fence wire is carried by two spaced-apart lower legs of the fence clip. In an at-rest configuration no external forces are exerted on the fence clip; a spring-like tension force between a body and two spaced-apart upper legs urges the upper legs in contact with a rear surface of a T-post to restrain the fence clip against vertical movement along the T-post. In response to a force directed against the body, the tension force is overcome, permitting vertical movement of the fence dip along the T-post and corresponding vertical movement of the carried fence wire to increase the distance between adjacent fence wires to permit crossing the fence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventor: Gustavo Forero
  • Patent number: 7562864
    Abstract: A fence splice cover assembly includes a first cover portion and a second cover portion that, when assembled, enclose a portion of fence that has been joined by a plurality of splices. A fastener is used to connect the first cover portion to the second cover portion. The first and/or second cover portions can include channels configured to receive the fence portion joined by the plurality of splices. The first and second cover portions can be identical and situated in a mirror image location when assembled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventor: Edward S. Robbins, III
  • Patent number: 7478798
    Abstract: The present finding relates to a system for fixing panels consisting of are welded bars to support poles, particularly but not exclusively for fencings, wherein into said poles there is obtained at least one thorough hole (20) comprising a screw (15) having a threaded stem (16) crossed centrally and for its entire length by a longitudinal thorough slit (19), and a nut (18) intended to screw on said threaded stem, said slit being intended to receive the bars of two adjacent panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Recintecnica Di Ferrari Bruna
    Inventor: Fabiano Minelli
  • Patent number: 7234283
    Abstract: A method for making knots (4) of retaining nets (1), such as rock and avalanche fences, wherein a knot (4) consists of a first and a second rope (2,3) crossing over each other and a junction binding said ropes (6), comprises the steps of placing a first and a second U element (7,8) astride said first rope (2) and adjacent to said second rope (3) on opposite sides thereof, linking the ends (7d,7e) of the first U element (7) to the ends (8d,8e) of the second U element (8) by means of bridge elements (9d,9e) overlying said second rope (3), and clamping said second bridge elements (9d, 9e) on said second rope (3). With such a method a very strong and simple knot (4) can be speedily obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Sincron S.r.l.
    Inventor: Vitaliano Russo
  • Patent number: 7216852
    Abstract: A support bracket is adapted to secure wire fence elements to posts having T-shaped cross-sections with a leg and two cross-arms. The bracket includes a first slot adapted and constructed to receive a cross-arm of a fence post, and a second slot adapted and constructed to receive a cross-arm of the fence post, the second slot being generally aligned with the first slot. A third slot is adapted and constructed to receive a leg of the fence post, and is generally perpendicular to the first and second slots. The bracket can be mounted to the post in a first position in which the leg is received in the third slot, and a second position in which the leg extends opposite the third slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventor: James A. Gravelle
  • Patent number: 6802495
    Abstract: A pull through fence clip is provided which is made of a single length of rod that is bent or shaped to form a device having an axis composed of two pins located at either end and a centrally located square-shaped body. The pull through fence clip is attached to a fence post by use of a commonly available post staple clip. The use of the present invention securely attaches a section of fencing wire to a fence post while allowing the individual fence wire to freely move along the line described by its longitudinal axis. The importance of this design is that it allows the fence to flex and compensate for changing conditions without impacting the general integrity and aesthetic quality of the fence as a whole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Inventor: Roland F. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6619627
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventors: Gordon L. Salisbury, Elyes Zhioua
  • Patent number: 6415564
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening technique for installing grille panels in frame sections that is faster and more secure and does not require tools. The grille is effectively secured against detachment from the frame, as the grille connectors are positively prevented from being pulled out of the grooves. Consequently, large pushing, pulling and detachment forces can be exerted on the grille without damaging the grille connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Heron Sondermaschinen und Steuerungen GmbH
    Inventor: Christian Beer
  • Patent number: 6394228
    Abstract: An accessory for a T-post, having a longitudinal axis, comprises: a first bar having a central portion and a longitudinal axis; a second bar having a central portion and a longitudinal axis; and a connecting mechanism for fixedly but removably connecting the first and second bars together in a secure and fixed relationship to the T-post. The central portions of the first and second bars are adapted to be received around the T-post such that the longitudinal axes of the bars are substantially parallel to one another but substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the T-post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventors: Kendall M. Stephens, Norman D. Gideon
  • Patent number: 6325347
    Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for a conductive electrified tape used for fence enclosures by attachment to a T-cross sectional steel fence post which includes a non-conductive bracket held by clamps on the post and further includes metal loops which secure the tape in a desired orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Delaware Capital Formation, Inc.
    Inventor: John P. Crichton
  • Patent number: 6296233
    Abstract: The invention relates to a retainer clip or latch attached to a fence post, such as a plastic fence post, for use in electric fences, that can be used with different types of fence strand members, and that is operated by hand to permit easy securement and removal of the fence strand members. The clip includes first and second portions which are hingedly attached together at one end and are releasably engageable with each other at the opposite end. The clip defines a loop at one end for holding an elongate fence strand member, such as wire, and an elongated area for holding a broader fence strand members, such as electric tape. The loop and elongated area are separated by a finger which extends from the second portion and into a notch in the first portion. The clips can be directly attached to a head portion of a T-shaped fence post at spaced locations along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: North Central Plastics
    Inventors: Jon A. Berg, Ronald H. Langlie, David F. Buelow
  • Patent number: 6131885
    Abstract: A plastic fence post for use in electric fences, which can be quickly and easily adjusted in height to permit changes in the height of the fence, and which can be used with different types of fence strands. The fence post includes an elongated, T-shaped plastic lower post member having one end adapted for insertion into the ground and an opposite end having a T-shaped slot formed therein. A plastic upper member, which can either be an upper fence post or a post cap, includes a T-shaped tongue extending therefrom that is secured within the T-shaped slot so as to secure the upper member to the lower post member. A pin extends through aligned holes in the end of the lower post member and the T-shaped tongue in order to fasten the upper and lower members together. The height of the fence can be increased by disposing the tongue of the upper fence post within the T-shaped slot, and using the pin to secure the posts together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: North Central Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon A. Berg, Ronald H. Langlie, David F. Buelow
  • Patent number: 6050549
    Abstract: A fence clip assembly is described for securing barbed wire strands and the like to support posts comprising legs or tabs to attach it to the post and an arched center section to allow installation onto an existing wire strand and to allow freedom of lateral movement of the strand relative to the support post while the clip is fastened to the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Bill D. Foy
  • Patent number: 6027785
    Abstract: Impact absorbing net for attenuation of impact energy, having continuous ring groups 10a, 10b, 10c . . . of the ropes 20 with the ring clamps 30 provided to hold the ropes 20. The continuous ring groups 10a, 10b, 10c . . . , are each composed of the rings 20a, 20b, 20c in which the rings 20a, 20a . . . (20b, 20b . . . , or 20c, 20c . . . ) are made by one rope. The ropes 20a, 20b, 20c engage each other. Each of the rings 20a, 20b, 20c, has at least one ring clamp 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Yugen Kaisha Yoshiba Kozo Dezain
    Inventor: Hiroshi Yoshida
  • Patent number: 6010116
    Abstract: A high security fence and post assembly including a T-section post for installation in the ground and having an elongated, upwardly extending first plate portion defining a front surface and a rear surface and an elongated second plate portion projecting transversely from a longitudinally extending section of the rear surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Inventor: James M. Knott, Sr.
  • Patent number: 5975501
    Abstract: The invention relates to a retainer clip or latch attached to a fence post, such as a plastic fence post, for use in electric fences, that can be used with different types of fence strand members, and that is operated by hand to permit easy securement and removal of the fence strand members. The clip includes first and second portions which are hingedly attached together at one end and are releasably engageable with each other at the opposite end. The clip defines a loop at one end for holding an elongate fence strand member, such as wire, and an elongated area for holding a broader fence strand members, such as electric tape. The loop and elongated area are separated by a finger which extends from the second portion and into a notch in the first portion. The clips can be directly attached to a head portion of a T-shaped fence post at spaced locations along its length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: North Central Plastics
    Inventors: Jon A. Berg, Ronald H. Langlie, David F. Buelow
  • Patent number: 5921530
    Abstract: A post for fencing and other purposes is provided with an opening in one face to facilitate locking engagement of a fastener thereto. The face has an open channel with channel sides formed by adjacent inwardly turned edges to which attachments can be made. The channel sides are serrated and cooperate to provide a series of aligned apertures to which attachments can be secured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Manukau Fifty Limited
    Inventors: Kevin P. Joyce, Stuart M. Innes, Rodney M. Innes
  • Patent number: 5784762
    Abstract: Trellis wires tieing clips are used with pairs of spaced longitudinal trellis wires which are located to control the direction of growth and support of plant foliage of crops such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and grapes. One wire is the longitudinal reference trellis wire, and the other wire is the longitudinal gathering trellis wire. Each trellis wires tieing clip is made of a molded plastic having: resiliency and a retention of shape memory, and having the integral portions of a transverse elongated top body portion; a transverse elongated trellis wire receiving volume in the top body portion; a centered bottom entry to guide trellis wires into the transverse elongated trellis wire receiving volume; a right side arm depending at a wire guiding angle from the transverse elongated top body portion; and a left side arm depending at a wire guiding angle from the transverse elongated top body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Leonard M. Huntting
  • Patent number: 5730426
    Abstract: A wire mesh fence is formed by securing a plurality of spaced posts in concrete, each post being provided with upper and lower oppositely directed reverse hooks and hooking seats for engaging and supporting a pair of angle beams having a plurality of oppositely directed hanging hooks for securing a wire mesh between the beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Inventor: Yu-Pin Tu
  • Patent number: 5701716
    Abstract: A timber connecting system for wood structures and especially post and beam structures in which the post is encircled by at least one connecting element having two spaced apart ring bands with an open side and a pair of straps connecting the ring bands and extending away from the post which is encircled by the ring bands. The beam is received between the straps and a further beam can be supported relative thereto by another connecting element whose U-shaped retaining parts engage the respective beams and have closed sides pivotally connected together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Kerl Holzbau GmbH
    Inventor: Werner Thoss
  • Patent number: 5676351
    Abstract: A universal fastening clip for securing synthetic resin mesh fencing to apertured fence posts. The fastening clip has a split shank with multiple retaining fingers for engagement into the apertured fence post. Integral retaining disks on each shank with an interconnecting element for interengaging the mesh fencing for securing the fencing to the fence post. The shank extends through smaller fence mesh while the interconnecting element engages alternate large gauge fencing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Steel City Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen A. Speece, Arthur Miller
  • Patent number: 5664768
    Abstract: A fencing wire retainer includes an elongate body having a first end and a second end. A hook is provided at the first end of the body for removably securing the body to a fence post. A radial finger is provided at the second end of the body for removably securing the body to a fence post. The first end and the second end of the body are secured to a fence post with a transversely extending fencing wire retained between the body and the fence post. The fencing wire is preferably positioned in a transverse wire receiving groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Arnold Lloyd Scabar
  • Patent number: 5660377
    Abstract: A self-tensioning fencing system includes a tensioner bar which is mounted directly to a structural support such as a fence post using standard nails, screws or bolts as required according to the type of a particular fence post. The tensioner bar includes a projection for pressing plastic fencing material into a recess in the fence post to allow the plastic fencing material to be tensioned across the structural support posts. A trim cap extrusion is shaped complementary to a side of the tensioner bar, opposite to the projection for engaging with the fencing material, so as to engage and cover the tensioner bar. A post cap covers the upper end of the fence post, tensioner bar and trim cap extrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 26, 1997
    Assignee: The Tensar Corporation
    Inventor: Paul Specht
  • Patent number: 5593142
    Abstract: The Stretch Thru Fastener is a simple length of a galvanized metal or plastic round tube flared at both ends, split length wise once so it can be slipped over the fence wire, and a clamp at each end to hold the Stretch Thru Fastener on the post while holding wire is attached, one slight groove to fit over the small shoulder on the face of a T-shaped steel post. The Stretch Thru Fastener will provide a way to hold the wire to the post and allow easy passage of the wire through a holder or fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Inventor: Thomas L. Gerhart
  • Patent number: 5556080
    Abstract: A fence system including a frame and a plurality of foraminous panels attached to the frame. The foraminous panels are constructed with continuous integral strands forming a zig-zag pattern defining cell apertures therebetween which are connected by integral bonds extending between each of the strands. The cell apertures define a non-circular interior shape. A fastener of the fence system has a shank, a head attached to one end of the shank, and may include a shoulder positioned between the shank which is shaped to cooperatively engage a cell aperture. The foraminous panels are attached to the frame with a portion of each neighboring panel having an overlapping area through which fasteners are inserted and attached. A reinforcing assembly including at least one reinforcing member attached over each overlapping area and may be attached over other joints or edges to provide added security. An angled top edge cap is attached along a top end of the foraminous panels and is angled to deter climbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: Alabama Metal Industries Corporation
    Inventor: Larry L. Vise
  • Patent number: 5542649
    Abstract: A fencing section comprises a rod panel which is attached in the edge zone on both sides to an adjacent post in a number of attachment points by using of an attachment device. Such a device has a frontal part and a side part containing a horizontal groove wherein a horizontally extending section of the mesh panel runs. For a first part number the groove is located in the upper surface of the device, and for the other part number in the lower surface of the device. The device has a stud in its frontal part that fits into an opening in a frontal vane of the post. In at least one of the two part numbers, the device is elastically deformable. Such a fencing section is easy to assemble, but is extremely difficult to dismantle by vandalism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: N.V. Bekaert S.A.
    Inventors: Marnix Allegaert, Steven Wostyn
  • Patent number: 5421557
    Abstract: A fence system including a frame and a plurality of foraminous panels attached to the frame. The foraminous panels are constructed with continuous integral strands which are connected by integral bonds extending between each of the strands. The integral strands form a zig-zag pattern defining cell apertures therebetween. The cell apertures define a non-circular interior shape. A fastener of the fence system has a shank and a head attached to one end of the shank. A shoulder positioned between the shank and the head is shaped to cooperatively engage a cell aperture for preventing rotation of the fastener when engaged with a foraminous panel. The foraminous panels are attached to the frame with a portion of each neighboring panel having an overlapping area through which fasteners are inserted and attached. An angled top edge cap is attached along a top end of the foraminous panels and is angled to deter climbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Assignee: Alabama Metal Industries Corporation
    Inventor: Larry L. Vise
  • Patent number: 5409196
    Abstract: A self-tensioning fencing system includes a mounting batten, made of plastic or metal, which is mounted directly to a structural support such as a fence post using standard nails, screws or bolts as required according to the type of a particular fence post. The mounting batten may be a solid or a thick walled hollow section elastic extrusion or a metal form. The mounting batten is secured to the structural support post so as to space the plastic grid material away from the support post to allow the plastic grid material to be tensioned at a spacing from the structural support posts. A channel batten made of pre-coated cold rolled steel mounts over the plastic batten and serves to clamp plastic grid fencing material between the mounting batten, and the channel batten. The channel batten when drawn tight against the mounting batten serves not only to firmly attach the fencing material to the support post but acts as a tensioning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Assignee: The Tensar Corporation
    Inventor: Paul Specht
  • Patent number: 5255896
    Abstract: There is disclosed an electric fence for chasing away pigeons or the like undesired birds. The fence comprises a series of spaced posts made of electrically insulating material, each post having a flat top end cut across by a groove having a depth of predetermined size and formed with a tapped hole adjacent to the groove. An electric wire, having a positive section, extends successively through the grooves of the posts, this wire having a diameter greater than the predetermined sized above mentionned so as to projecting out of the grooves. Screws are provided which have threaded stems and flat heads, the stems being screwed to one of the tapped holes. The screws heads have a width which is sufficient to overlap the electric wire projecting out of the grooves in a manner such that the screws clamp the electric wire against the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Financiere Inter-Plus, Inc.
    Inventors: Lucien Letarte, Romeo Boyer
  • Patent number: 5255898
    Abstract: Fastening apparatus for fastening metal wire mesh made of interwoven strands of metal wire of generally circular cross-section to a metal pole including metal wire mesh engaging member for engaging at least one of the strands of metal wire and a metal nail-like member including a shank provided with removal resisting structure such as ridges or barbs and for being driven into the metal pole upon sufficient force being applied thereto to cause the metal wire mesh engaging member to at least partially encircle one of the strands of metal wire to fasten the metal wire mesh to the metal pole, the removal resisting structure for resisting removal of the shank from the metal pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Inventor: Paulino A. Cacicedo
  • Patent number: 4944494
    Abstract: A fence structure is provided for the containment of horses and the like, employing in combination with wooden vertical posts a plurality of vertically spaced and generally parallel disposed horizontal metal rails fixedly secured to the wooden posts by readily attachable support means, preferably provided by clamp means substantially encircling each of said metal rails and maintained therearound by fastening means in intimate engagement with the wooden posts. In a specific exemplary embodiment of the invention, the support means may take the form of brace bands in combination with pole barn nails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Inventor: Robert J. Pendleton
  • Patent number: 4936550
    Abstract: A connector plate for use with T-posts permitting great versatility in bracing, extending, guying and otherwise enhancing the utility and strength of T-posts. The connector comprises a rigid plate having a minor portion and a major portion connected at an angle which may be oriented variably on a T-post by virtue of unique aperture arrangements, and have other such plates and T-posts quickly connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1990
    Assignee: T-Clamp
    Inventors: Richard J. Wickham, Leo F. Wickham
  • Patent number: 4883257
    Abstract: Security fencing has a number of posts and steel mesh attached thereto. Each post comprises a fixed section and a movable section. The fixed section has a number of internal supports on which the steel mesh is located. The movable section is adapted to fit over the fixed section and is provided with a number of locking members which engage corresponding locking bars secured within the fixed section.Nine different embodiments are disclosed, some of which may be used in high security applications and others in moderate to low security applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1989
    Inventor: Brendan Bracken
  • Patent number: 4867421
    Abstract: A triangular fence post is disclosed which includes a longitudinal slot in one side formed by two inturned flanges, the spacing of the slot being less than the width of a fastener, the inner ends of the inturned flanges being turned towards one another to bite into a fastener driven into the slot. Because of this construction, the clamping action of the flanges and the bite of their inner ends cooperate to securely hold the fastener to the fence post, irrespective of the extent of penetration by the fastener into the slot beyond the flange ends. This arrangement enables any of various types of fasteners to securely hold any gauge of wire or wires in any desired state of tension, or even to hold boards if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Vernon
  • Patent number: 4804166
    Abstract: A metal clip is formed with an arcuate front base portion having a pair of generally C-shaped flange side anchor portions projecting from folded back edges of the clip. Fencing materials such as wire or rails are attached to a flange projecting from the bottom edge of the clip. When the clip is inserted into a channel with inwardly turned edges the C-shaped flanges clip onto the edges. When the arcuate front base portion of the clip is flattened by striking with a hammer, the C-shaped flanges rotate into locking engagement with the inwardly rolled edges of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Inventor: Gilbert Makus
  • Patent number: 4792122
    Abstract: A fence bracket for mounting adjacent fence rails in fixed relation on a fence post includes first and second fingers extending around a portion of the fence post and each having a hooked portion which is disposed over and engages at least one flange of the post wherein at least one of the fingers is engageable with one of a series of protrusions on a face of the post to limit movement of the bracket thereon. Means are also provided between the first and second fingers for supporting overlapping ends of adjacent rails whereby a fastener may be driven through the overlapping ends to secure the rails in fixed relation on the post. The bracket may be installed from the side of the post and hence does not require the prior removal of other fencing apparatus supported thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: Thomas J. Smrt
  • Patent number: 4619440
    Abstract: A wire fence has a hollow elongated stake for supporting a horizontal wire. The stake has vertical rows of perforations for receiving wire fasteners. The perforations are positioned between two vertical planes tangent to vertical extending edges of the stake, the planes being parallel to the wire. The fastener has a loop for insertion into the perforation, a wire support section extending outwardly through the vertical planes, and a free end at the end of the wire support section, which is bent back toward the loop portion so that the wire is held in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Inventors: Patrick D. Thevenin, Bernard C. Gissinger, Stephane J. Thevenin
  • Patent number: 4465263
    Abstract: A fence composed of plastic-ensheathed metal wires affixed to posts or poles with clamps. The fence has excellent durability for relatively low cost, and will not harm valuable livestock. The simplicity of securing the fencing material to its supports permits rapid one-person installation. The fence is also aesthetically appealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Inventor: Edward S. Robbins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4333264
    Abstract: A tree nursery clip cooperates with a stake to hold a tree in a desired position. The clip has a pair of openings through which a stake is inserted and a pair of bendable arms. The shape of the openings and the cross section of the stake is non-circular so that a plurality of clips can be non-rotatably positioned along the stake. The tree is pulled alongside the stake, and the arms of each clip are bent around the tree to hold the tree adjacent the stake at a plurality of points along the length of the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1982
    Inventor: Thomas J. Smrt
  • Patent number: 4296918
    Abstract: A post is made in one piece with at least two outwardly facing longitudinal surfaces of the post which are adjacent to one another and which extend generally in planes disposed at right angles with respect to one another formed with means for receiving and seating horizontal rails. Holes are provided for securing means to secure the rails to the seats. The seating means are offset in height in the two surfaces respectively so that rails can be secured to the post in crossing relation if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: Holscher & Leuschner GmbH & Co.
    Inventor: Werner Holscher
  • Patent number: RE32707
    Abstract: A fence composed of plastic-ensheathed metal wires affixed to posts or poles with clamps. The fence has excellent durability for relatively low cost, and will not harm valuable livestock. The simplicity of securing the fencing material to its supports permits rapid one-person installation. The fence is also aesthetically appealing..[.COMPOSITE METAL AND PLASTIC FENCE.].
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1988
    Inventor: Edward S. Robbins, Jr.