Abstract: An gate adapted for field assembly includes an upright and a stiffener slidably received within the upright. A horizontal member communicates with the upright and has a leg that is received between a leg of the stiffener and a leg of the upright for providing a tight assembly and for providing multiple adjacent layers for receiving a fastener. An end of the horizontal member may be separated from an inside surface an upright by a gap for permitting drainage. A spacer receiving groove may be provided for receiving a spacer for occupying a selected amount of a space between the first leg and the second leg for accommodating infill of a desired size. The stiffener may define an enclosing panel having an outside surface for providing a stop to infill and for defining an enclosed area for hiding screws and accessory internals.

Abstract: A gate assembly is disclosed including a gate rail and an upright including a plurality of walls defining a cavity therebetween. A first of the walls includes an opening that is configured to receive the gate rail therethrough such that the gate rail extends into the cavity. The gate assembly further includes a gate corner insert configured for insertion into the cavity of the upright through a second opening of the upright. The gate corner insert includes a base and a plurality of protrusions extending from the base. The base and the plurality of protrusions define a second cavity therebetween with first and second protrusions of the plurality of protrusions defining a third opening in communication with the second cavity. The third opening and the second cavity are configured to receive the gate rail therein for removable attachment to the gate corner insert.

Abstract: A handrail system includes a top rail and one or more support posts. The rail and post/s may be formed from a synthetic material such as a fibre reinforced plastics material. The or each connector has a rail connection part for connection to a rail section at either end thereof and a post connection part for connection to a support post, the connector forming part of the top rail whereby a continuous top rail is provided, in which the connection of the post/s to the connector/s is articulated so that in use the rail slope is adjustable. The system also includes one or more adjustable corner connectors including first and second parts hingedly connected to each other and being attachable to a rail section and a support post or leg.

Abstract: A post for a fit together panel comprising at least one said post and at least one slat, the post comprising a base member and a cover member, the cover member comprising a pair of sidewalls and an interconnecting end wall, the interconnecting end wall containing a plurality of openings through which the end of a slat can pass, the sidewalls adapted for extension over the channel member, the base member comprising a base wall and opposed sidewalls, at least one sidewall comprising a clamping leg adapted for clamping engagement against the end of a said slat passing through a said opening in the cover member, and snap fitting means on the channel member and/or the cover member to enable the channel member and the cover member to be snap fitted together.

Abstract: A vehicle crash barrier constructed primarily of structural tube members having an energy-absorbing connection between horizontal rail members and vertical post members. Horizontal rail members are provided with one or more deformable flanges adjacent to each end to be connected to a vertical post member. Vertical post members include a channel adjacent a top end for receiving the rail end and flange. The rails are connected to the vertical members by downwardly sliding the flanged end into the vertical channel until the rail rests upon a bottom stop. A reinforcing cap is positioned on the top end of the vertical member to prevent upward movement of the rail and to strengthen the vertical post structure. Shims may be installed between the flange and the channel walls to limit horizontal rail movement.

Abstract: A fence system for strengthening a vinyl fence which includes a plurality of fence posts having specified dimensions, and the posts have a hollow interior. A plurality of section panels include specified dimensions, and the section panels each including a slat portion. The section panels each include a fence railing coupled to a top and bottom of the slat portion. The fence railings each define a hollow interior, and the fence railings are coupled to the posts by a connecting portion of the fence railings passing through corresponding holes in the posts. A strengthening member for positioning in each of the hollow portions of the top and bottom fence railings. A plurality of post members for positioning within the hollow interior at the top of the fence posts. The post members being attachable to the connecting portion of the fence railing using a first attachment element.

Abstract: A post configured for use as a vertical member in a railing system comprising a post member for mounting to a base surface. The post member defines an elongated opening configured to receive a panel therein.

Abstract: A fence system for strengthening a vinyl fence which includes a plurality of fence posts having specified dimensions, and the posts have a hollow interior. A plurality of section panels include specified dimensions, and the section panels each including a slat portion. The section panels each include a fence railing coupled to a top and bottom of the slat portion. The fence railings each define a hollow interior, and the fence railings are coupled to the posts by a connecting portion of the fence railings passing through corresponding holes in the posts. A strengthening member for positioning in each of the hollow portions of the top and bottom fence railings. A plurality of post members for positioning within the hollow interior at the top of the fence posts. The post members being attachable to the connecting portion of the fence railing using a first attachment element.

Abstract: A fence includes a plurality of posts, and fence panels having rails which extend across the plurality of posts, and are secured thereto. Jambs may be formed onto the fence system, and one or more gates may be hung to the jambs.

Abstract: An improved mounting structure for the posts of hand rail systems including a mounting arm member positioned within a sleeve monolithically formed within the inner chamber of the post. The sleeve includes a slit that allows for the outflow of water, thereby limiting corrosion and degrading of the post and mounting structure. A series of nubbed projections create grooves within the surface of the sleeve, to secure the mounting arm into the sleeve in a strong manner. A secure fit limits the amount of liquid trapped within the sleeve reducing corrosion. The mounting arm has smaller dimensions, reducing the chances that the arm comes into contact with support rods embedded within the concrete during installation. By avoiding contact with the support rods, concrete spalling is dramatically reduced, adding to the lifetime of the rail system.

Abstract: A fence post for use in building a post and rail fence over varying terrain or of varying curvature. The post is perforated by a hole having a reduced diameter center section that is flanked on either side by an enlarged diameter section. The posts thus permit the support of rails that are not restricted to a straight, horizontal orientation and provide and improved overall appearance.

Abstract: A fence system including a fence post and a rail inserted into and supported by the fence post. The rail being an elongated member having a channel or U-shaped cross section defined by a web member and parallel leg members attached to the web member. The rail is inserted into an aperture located in a sidewall of the post. The aperture having a shape or configuration that is substantially the same as the cross-sectional shape of the rail. Accordingly, any gaps between the opening or aperture in the post and the rail, once the rail is inserted into the post, are minimized.

Abstract: A panel including a plurality of first members disposed in a first direction, at least some of the first members defining a first part of a passageway, at least one second member disposed in a second direction and defining a second part of the passageway, the second member having a plurality of openings for at least partially receiving a first member, and at least one elongate locking member, adapted to pass through the passageway, and substantially in alignment with the first member or the second member to lock the first member relative to the second member.

Abstract: Apparatus and method of assembling a fence system. A fence post comprises an inner structural post and an outer post. The inner structural post includes a base flange for attaching the inner structural post to a surface. A lower insert block is inserted over the inner structural post and in contact with the base flange. The outer post comprises upper and lower apertures. Horizontal rail supports are inserted through the upper and lower apertures. The horizontal rail supports are locked in place by locking devices. Horizontal rails are inserted over the horizontal rail supports to create a fence system.

Abstract: A railing system includes a set of vertically disposed baluster assemblies and a plurality of railing members. The baluster assemblies include a lower base member receiving a pair of opposing vertical plates. Each of the pairs of plates have opposing aligned pairs of throughbores, each pair movably holding therein one of a set of insert members. Railing members each slide through adjacent pairs of insert members to form a wall of spaced apart railing members. Each railing member passes through the insert members in each of the baluster assemblies and the insert members holding the railing member pivot to align member throughbores at an angle from horizontal that is dependent upon a vertical difference of adjacent ones of the fixed base members.

Abstract: Fence columns, fences including such columns, and related methods of fence assembly and disassembly are disclosed. A column for a column and panel fence may include an elongated member, column faces, and a cross-piece. The elongated member may have a first end and a second end, and the first end may be secured to a footing. A first column face and an opposing second column face may form at least one channel therebetween sized and configured to receive an end portion of at least one fence panel. The cross-piece may have a first end coupled to the first column face, a second end coupled to the second column face and an intermediate portion coupled to the second end of the elongated member. Additionally, the cross-piece and the elongated member may be held in tension by the footing, the first column face and the second column face.

Abstract: A fence system including a fence post and a rail inserted into and supported by the fence post. The rail being an elongated member having a channel or U-shaped cross section defined by a web member and parallel leg members attached to the web member. The rail is inserted into an aperture located in a sidewall of the post. The aperture having a shape or configuration that is substantially the same as the cross-sectional shape of the rail. Accordingly, any gaps between the opening or aperture in the post and the rail, once the rail is inserted into the post, are minimized.

Abstract: A railing system, and more specifically a modular, stainless steel railing system, includes posts that secure to a mounting surface, rails that extend between the posts, coupling members for attaching the rails to the posts, and optionally a rail cap. In one embodiment, the coupling members may take the form of a dowel or pin having an externally threaded portion that is threadably connected to the posts and another portion, either threaded or non-threaded, that is slidably received into the rails. In another embodiment, the coupling members may take the form of sleeves inserted into the rails and mechanically attached thereto. Once attached to the rails, the sleeves are engaged by fasteners that extend through the post and operate to urge the rail and the post into close contact.

Abstract: A high security palisade fence is formed from a plurality of vertical posts, each of which is characterized by a pair of flange sections which are joined by an intermediate flat web section having a double-walled structure. One or more cable passageways are formed in each post. Each adjacent pair of posts is interconnected by a plurality of parallel rails. Each rail is formed with an internal tray, within which a strengthening cable may extend. Vertical pickets are attached to the rails. The pickets are preferably characterized by a W-shaped profile, and preferably include longitudinal strengthening ribs. Each picket has a flat attachment surface in which a plurality of subsurface recesses are formed.

Abstract: A fence post for use in building a post and rail fence over varying terrain or of varying curvature. The post is perforated by a hole having a reduced diameter center section that is flanked on either side by an enlarged diameter section. The posts thus permit the support of rails that are not restricted to a straight, horizontal orientation and provide and improved overall appearance.

Abstract: Durable post and rail fencing comprises polyolefin posts and rails having a nominal diameter greater than 2.5 inches and a flexural modulus at 40° F. of at least 110,000 psi. Such rails and posts produced by extrusion through a circular die to a heat transfer medium to provide a log-like shape.

Abstract: A rail fence retractor allowing removal of a fence rail engaged with a fence post comprising a blade having a first and second end. The first end of the blade has a thickness and width allowing insertion into a fence post slot having a rail inserted therein. The rail has self-locking tabs which must be depressed for removal of the rail from the fence post slot. The fence rail retractor also has a handle which is attached to the second end of the blade. The handle allows the application of force against handle to fix the position of the handle against the fence post during removal of said rail from said fence post slot. The handle is also useful in carrying the rail fence retractor when not in use. The handles of the rail fence retractor may be configured to allow integration with the blade. The handles may be also be configured to allow a pair of rail fence retractors to fit or snap together when not in use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover for a conventional post, e.g., a T-post commonly used in landscaping, farming, and other fields. The cover has a partially hollow tubular body that is able to slidingly receive a post. A ratchet strip is included on the inside of the cover. Catches on the ratchet strip engage barbs on the post preventing removal. A release strap is provided which is receivable into the hollow cover. The strap comes between the catches and barbs allowing cover removal.

Abstract: A railing system having a thin profile balustrade for minimum obstruction of the view therebeyond. The railing system includes spaced parallel upper and lower rails which are supported in conventional fashion from upright posts. The balustrade is made of a plurality of parallel upright rod balusters extending between the rails and having upper and lower bent ends. Upper and lower elongate channels are provided and they respectively extend with the upper and lower rails. Each channel has an open side which is respectively secured against the bottom side or inside of the upper rail and the top side or inside of the lower rail, thereby providing an enclosed elongate passage in the channels. Spaced apertures are provided in the channels and receive the bent rod ends therethrough with the bent ends received in the channel passages for retention therein.

Abstract: A mounting attachment for connecting a picket to an angled rail. The mounting attachment comprises a base having an aperture therethrough and into which the picket is inserted. A spring-biased retaining member is provided on the base and is adapted to engage an outer surface of the picket when it is inserted into the aperture. The retaining member urges the picket into contact with the wall of the base which defines the aperture, thus preventing the picket from moving within the aperture and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rail.

Abstract: In a system for screening off an area, a partition element substantially covers the space between two upstanding carrier elements. The partition element is catchable in the carrier elements in a temporary, unstable preparatory position. The partition element lacks the capability of remaining in the preparatory position by its own force. The partition element is further movable from the preparatory position to a fixedly locked position in the carrier elements. In a method of mounting and dismounting of a partition element on two upstanding carrier elements, the partition element is hooked in the carrier elements in the preparatory position. Thereafter, the partition element is moved to a fixedly locked position in the carrier elements.

Abstract: An interlocking fence system is disclosed. Two spaced-apart upright posts (8, 10) attached to a grade G support a locking rail (4) with an offset locking aperture (26) and an alignment aperture (32) and further support an alignment rail (6) with an alignment aperture (40). A picket (2) has a locking slot (22) with an edge (28) of the locking aperture (26) in locking rail (4) serving as a tab to restrict axial movement when inserted therein. Alignment aperture (32) in the locking rail (4) and alignment aperture (40) in alignment rail (6) serve to restrict lateral movement of the picket (2). To support the rails (4, 6), retaining slots (24, 24?) in the locking rail (4) and retaining slots (42, 42?) in the alignment rail (6) can be retained by an edge (38, 50, 38?, 50?) in support apertures (12, 14, 16, 18) in the posts (8A, 10A).

Abstract: A fence brace assembly, and method for assembling a fence brace assembly comprising at least one post, at least one member, at least one joint connection comprising an opening in a stabilizing surface, at least one tab-slot in a securing surface, wherein the member has at least one tab, the member passes through the opening in the stabilizing surface, and the tabs engage the tab slots in the tab-slots in the securing surface. Also a kit for assembling a fence brace assembly having component parts capable of being assembled in the field and adapted for use with a plurality of fence posts.

Abstract: A fence system which can be erected on site and comprising a set of transverse rails of metallic material, formed as hollow sections, a plurality of vertical balusters, which can be interengaged with the transverse rails; and a plurality interconnecting devices which are attachable to the vertical balusters, and which interengage with the interior of the transverse rails, so that the vertical balusters can be connected with the transverse rails at spaced intervals.

Abstract: A fence having tubular rails, tubular pickets and tubular posts formed from pultruded fiberglass has several advantageous features. Lightweight fiberglass components are very strong and will not rust like metal fencing and do not require frequent maintenance like wood fencing. Pultruded fiberglass components are easy to manufacture and transport and the finished fence can be assembled using conventional fasteners. Once formed the components of this fence system can be bundled in easy to ship sets for assembly in the field. The fence system adapts well to difficult yards to fence because it can be modified with conventional hand tools.

Abstract: An ornamental fence insert for a picket fence. The picket fence is of the type having two upper rails and a plurality of pickets extending through the rails to define spaces therebetween. The ornamental fence insert, having diametrically opposed projecting brackets, with each bracket having a pair of opposed sidewalls is adapted for installation in one of the spaces by straddling and engaging the pickets or the rails without the aid of welding or riveting.

Abstract: A fence assembly comprising fence posts, fence rails and clips for connecting them together. The fence posts have at least one opening in one or more of the walls and the rail clips are sized to snap fit into the openings. The rail clip includes a rear wall with a pair of aligned side walls extending outwardly away therefrom. A pair of spaced apart flanges extend outwardly away from the outer surface of each side wall and the spaced apart flanges define a slot therebetween. A portion of the wall of the post is received within each slot when the clip is inserted into the opening. The rail is inserted into the clip and then fasteners are employed to secure the clip and rail together and, if desired, to secure the clip to the post.

Abstract: A novel fence module is provided for use in a burrowing-animal discouraging modular fence, the module comprising a plurality of generally parallel elongate members each having an upper end and a tapered lower end, upper and lower crossbars connecting the plurality of elongate members in a row with a pair of end members and a plurality of intermediate members, wherein the elongate members have a spacing of between about 1 inch and about 2½ inches, a connector extending outwardly beyond at least one of the pair of end members for closely connecting the module to another module, wherein the tapered lower ends of the elongate members extend at least about 3 inches below the lower crossbar for insertion into ground, and wherein the elongate members extend at least about 16 inches above the lower crossbar.

Abstract: A stanchion has three tapes arranged in spaced relation along the upstanding post for controlling pedestrian traffic. Each stanchion/post has four guide grooves that extend the entire length of the post. Each stanchion is of annular cross section having an inner or inside surface adapted to receive a cylindrical spool around which is wound the individual tape or line. The free end of each tape has a locking element of triangular configuration adapted to be received in the guide groove of an adjacent post. The spools serve to retract each tape so as to provide continuous tension in the tape that is deployed or extended between its associated stanchion and another such post or stanchion. Each tape extends through a rectangular slot provided for this purpose at vertically spaced locations along the post/stanchion. Corresponding locations in the adjacent guide grooves of each post are provided with fittings that form stops for tapes from other stanchions.

Abstract: A barrier such as a fence is formed by welding conductive upright members to conductive U-shaped rails by a projection resistance welding process. The rail includes at least one weld-forming region which projects within the rail channel, and may be formed wither as a ridge, or as a longitudinally spaced series of nipple-shaped projections. The upright member is transversely positioned within the rail channel in contact with the weld-forming region. A welding current transmitted between the upright member and the rail causes the weld-forming region to at least partially melt and form a weld within the rail channel.

Abstract: A lock secures a first member to a second member, such as a fence rail to a post. The lock may include a lock body, a first locking element and a second locking element. The first locking element and second locking element may secure the lock to the first member and second member, respectively. Preferably, the lock is hidden from view in use.

Abstract: A privacy fencing system may be completely roll formed out of all aluminum and other various metals. This fence bolts together entirely to simulate the traditional old wood privacy picket fence, but does not deteriorate over time as a normal wood fence. Moreover, means are provided for facilitating air to flow through the privacy fence, for adjusting the privacy fence height to non-level terrains, and for maintaining a straight line privacy fence over non-level terrains.

Abstract: A fence construction system comprises a clip attached securely to a picket of a fence. The picket is inserted in a hole of a rail and the clip secures the picket to the rail, without field welding.

Abstract: A crime scene fence post having a post base and an elongated post. The top end of the post has a lead-in notch, a slit, and a slot concatenated along the longitudinal axis of the post for easy installation and hold of a crime scene fence tape. The bottom end of the post has a tenon and the center of the post base has a mortise so that the post and the post base can be joined together to form a self-supported crime scene post.

Abstract: A fence which includes upper and lower horizontal rails with boards extending between the rails. The rails are formed into separable half parts which are connectable together about the boards. The half parts include opposing ribs which separate the boards.

Abstract: A landscape timber anchoring system uses a series of posts that each having openings that receive an end of a landscape timber. Pairs of posts are located in spaced apart fashion and the ends of the timbers are received within respective openings on the posts. Additional openings can be located above the initial openings to receive additional timbers in stacked fashion. Further openings can be disposed on the posts in an orientation that is different relative to the orientation of the first openings to receive an end of additional timbers with the opposing end of such timbers received within appropriate openings located on additional posts. Planks can be received within slits located on the posts in lieu of or in addition to the timbers.

Abstract: A fence panel comprised of sections which can be simply attached together without the need for any separate fasteners, connectors or the like. The fence panel has a reversible rail and tear out strips.

Abstract: A modular fence system (10) is provided. The modular fence system 10 generally includes a plurality of spaced post assemblies (100) for securement to a support surface, and at least one cross member (200) coupled to respective support portions of at least a pair of such post assemblies (100) to extend transversely therebetween. Each post assembly (100) includes first and second molded post members (110, 120) joined one to the other in opposed manner to define therebetween at least one transverse eyelet (105a, 105b, 105c). Each of the first and second post members (110, 120) is formed with a base section (114, 124) and a support section (112, 122) extending longitudinally therefrom. The support section (112) of the first post member (110) includes at least one slotted recess (115a, 115b, 115c) for defining against the second post member support section (122) at least a portion of one transverse eyelet (105a, 105b, 105c).

Abstract: A picket fence panel comprising at least two post members aligned substantially vertical and spaced apart is disclosed. A plurality of pickets are aligned substantially vertical to the post members. Each of the pickets have an upper end, a lower end, an upper bore located proximate to the upper end and a lower bore located proximate to the lower end. An upper c-shaped rail and a lower c-shaped rail is also provided. Each rail is aligned and mounted between the post members and has a plurality of paired openings to accept the plurality of pickets. A corresponding plurality of aperture openings are located along each of the upper and lower c-shaped rail. Each aperture has at least two flaps hingedly deposed thereon. First and second rod members extend substantially over the length of the upper and lower c-shaped rail and engage the plurality of pickets and the aperture openings.

Abstract: A method joining two intersecting channel shaped members (12, 14) is disclosed. One of the members (14) has slots (24, 26) therein and the other member (12) has its flanges (18) inserted into the slots (24, 26). The slots (24, 26) can be in the flanges (18) of the member (12) or in the web (16) of the member (12). The members (12, 14) can be the verticals and horizontals of a palisade fence.