Abstract: A connection device for a playyard consists of a handle and two connectors. The handle is provided integrally with a block and a plurality of protrusions having a hole therein. A pair of connectors is each provided with a plurality of spaces for receiving supports and a projecting portion having a pin stably secured therein or pivotally connected with the protrusion. When the handle is connected with the connectors by a fastener, and a holding portion is in horizontal position, the connectors are not able to be folded because of the restriction of the block within two stops of the connectors, and when the holding portion is in vertical position, two connectors are able to be folded together.

Abstract: A modular fencing system including posts that have a generally tubular body. At least one opening is disposed in a side wall of said post, with a rail being able to be received in the opening of the post. A longitudinal reinforcing wall is disposed in the post next to the opening for reinforcing the post at least in the area of the opening. The post is adapted to receive a plurality of support systems for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent installations.

Abstract: The present invention describes a fence that is durable, rust-free, maintenance-free, flexible and easy to assemble and unassemble. The fence comprises a fence panel for providing a barrier, posts for vertically supporting the fence panel, and post hole inserts for securing the fence to a ground. The fence panel is preferably constructed of a plastic material such that flexibility is promoted, and has connector means for securing the fence panel to the posts. The posts have receptacle means for receiving and interlocking with the connector means of the fence panel. Preferably, the connector means and receptacle means provide a mechanism for detachably securing the fence panel to the posts. The post hole inserts are inserted into the ground, and includes a cavity adapted to receive and interlock with the posts.

Abstract: A system for connecting plastic components wherein a plastic component includes a hollow female portion with a cavity having an inner surface. The system includes a hollow male portion with an inner cavity having an inner surface and at least two spaced apart sections, each spaced apart section having an opening through the section, the opening extending from the inner cavity to an external surface on the spaced apart sections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fence panel assembly and fence that do not permit a line of vision from one side of the panels between the panels to the other side of the panels while still providing ventilation channels between the panels for resistance to high wind.

Abstract: A guard rail assembly formed of at least two vertical rails and a horizontal rail extending above the vertical rails and supported by the vertical rails. The vertical rails are spaced sufficiently apart to prevent passage of a child's head therein between the vertical rails. Both horizontal and vertical rails preferably include polymerized sheathing about the rails to protect the rails from the environment.

Abstract: A composite deck post for use with a wood joist of a wood deck and for attachment thereto with at least one fastener. The composite deck post comprises an elongate, hollow extruded plastic shell which is rectangular in cross-section and has an upper end and a lower end. The shell has a rectangular notch formed therein adjacent the lower end for receiving a wood joist of a deck. An elongate tubular metal stiffening member is positioned within the plastic shell and is rigidly secured thereto generally adjacent the upper end of the plastic shell. The plastic shell and the metal stiffening member each have at least one mounting hole co-aligned with each other for mounting the composite deck post to the wood joist with a fastener.

Abstract: A section of a fence made of plastic, concrete, and steel reinforcement is disclosed. The section includes two posts. Each post has a hollow portion that is filled with concrete and steel reinforcement. The section further includes rails fastened between the two posts, wherein each of the rails has a hollow portion filled with concrete and steel reinforcement. Each of the rails is fastened between the two posts using a pin for each post. A number of pickets are fastened between the rails. Each of the pickets has a hollow portion filled with concrete and steel reinforcement, and the steel reinforcement in each picket extends along the length of the picket and into each of the rails.

Abstract: A modular fence construction for use with a pair of posts installed in a ground mass. The posts are laterally spaced from each other and have at least one transverse support member affixed thereto. The modular fence construction comprises a plurality of pickets and at least one transverse rail affixed to the plurality of pickets. The transverse rail includes a channel adapted to receive the at least one transverse support member. The plurality of pickets and the at least one transverse rail are formed as a unitary piece and are adapted to mate with like unitary pieces to provide the modular fence construction.

Abstract: A picket fence includes a pair of substantial vertical posts, a top and bottom rail members supported by each of the posts, and pickets attached to the top and bottom rail members. The posts, rails and pickets are all made of the polyvinyl material. The pickets are attached to the rails by cleats engaging keyhole shaped slots in the pickets. In one embodiment of the invention, the keyhole shaped slots extend in opposite directions, so that the rails must be moved relative to the pickets in order to secure the pickets to the rails. Accordingly, the pickets cannot be removed from the rails without first removing the rails from the posts. In another embodiment of the invention, keyhole slots extend in the same direction, and a locking arm extends from the cleats into the narrower portion of the keyhole slot. Accordingly, in order to remove the picket from the rail, both the top and bottom portions of the picket must first be deflected slightly and the picket must then be forced downwardly.

Abstract: The invention is a knock down guard rail assembly and method for assembling the rail. The guard rail has the capacity to be assembled and disassembled for reconfiguration as required by the user. The fastening system used to assemble the rail consists of a removable plate and fastener. The fastening system provides for any amount of rails to be assembled at any angle to create any configuration. The assembly may also be provided with polymerized sheathing extending about the exterior of the rail assembly. The sheathing protects the assembly from the environment and may be provided in any color or support advertisements where desired.

Abstract: A privacy fence is provided which protects against intrusion of persons and animals as well as provides both a sight and sound barrier for an outdoor space such as a yard. The invention is comprised of vertical slats which interlock along each adjacent edge to create an effective barrier against the intrusion of unwanted noise or animals and at the same time eliminate any flaws or inconsistencies (such as knots) normally found in wooden fences which may be considered breaches of the integrity of the fence in its function as a privacy fence.

Abstract: A new and improved fence apparatus includes a plurality of hollow fence modules which are made of plastic material, which include ornamental exterior surfaces, and which slots at their edge portions. The slots are adapted to receive connector elements. A plurality of joint assemblies are adapted to be interconnected between two hollow fence modules placed edge to edge. The joint assemblies include connector elements adapted to be received in the slots of the two hollow fence modules for joining the fence modules together. The connector elements also fit into slots in the joint assemblies. Fence post assemblies are connected to the hollow fence modules for securing the hollow fence modules to a portion of the ground. The connector elements include first channels. The edge portions of the hollow fence modules include second channels which are capable of being placed in registration with the first channels.

Abstract: An end cap/corner unit for a wall protection system comprising a substantially solid, impact absorbing, deformable member curved along its length. The end cap/corner unit is anchored to one or two other segments of the wall protection system. It is anchored by an anchoring system which may consist of an insert embedded at the end faces of the end cap/corner unit with a connecting pin extending therethrough. The end cap/corner unit can serve dual purposes, functioning as either an end cap unit or a corner unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fence panel assembly and fence that do not permit a line of vision from one side of the panels between the panels to the other side of the panels while still providing ventilation channels between the panels for resistance to high wind.

Abstract: A handrail assembly having seamless joints. The exposed components of the handrail are lengths of thick-walled plastic pipe and selected components have a metallic liner. The plastic pipes are joined to one another at any desired angle with the use of an alignment stud. The alignment stud has one end formed as a saddle at the desired angle to its axis and is attached to the one component by a threaded fastener passing through the stud. The hollow cylindrical saddle of the stud bears against the outside of the plastic pipe of the one component and is held in tight engagement against the pipe by the threaded fastener. The plastic pipe of the other component is likewise formed with a hollow cylindrical saddle adapted to mate with the outside surface of the first component and is telescopically engaged over the fastened stud and is anchored in place by a set screw passing through the plastic pipe into the stud. The head of the set screw is concealed by a plug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a single post module which provides all the connections needed to make a fence. This module can be assembled, by unskilled persons, with other like modules to form fence posts by end-to-end assembly and connection. Each module in a post has a connector to which hollow fence rails or panel sleeves may be attached. Fence panels thus formed have a post at each end. Each module in every post has projecting hinge fins which, when overlapped with the fins of modules in similar posts, permits joining of up to four posts and their fence panels by making a pin connection at the common axis through the holes in the hinge fins at that location. This permits construction of a fence which can branch into as many as three new fences at any location.

Abstract: The guardrail assembly includes at least one tubular metal stanchion, having a base and an extendable/retractable setscrew, and at least a horizontal top rail. The horizontal top rail has an inner metal pipe, an outer plastic pipe, and at least one aperture for receiving the metal stanchion. Prior to assemblage, the setscrew is retracted inside the tubular stanchion. Prior to insertion of the stanchion into the aperture, at least one tubular plastic sheath, having a first end conforming with the base of the stanchion and a second end conforming with the top horizontal rail, is slipped onto the tubular metal stanchion. Following placement of the top horizontal rail atop the stanchion, the sheath rests on the base of the stanchion and engages the top horizontal rail. The top of the stanchion or the sheath are capable of supporting the top horizontal rail. The top horizontal rail is locked in position atop the stanchion by extension of the setscrew.

Abstract: A modular fence comprising at least two vertical end posts, a pair of vertically spaced, horizontal rails extending between the end posts and having ends connected to respective end posts by post connector members which allow for expansion and contraction of the rails, a plurality of horizontally spaced, vertical intermediate posts extending between the rails and having ends connected to respective rails by rail connector members which allow for expansion and contraction of the intermediate posts, and members located between adjacent intermediate posts for filling the spaces between the intermediate posts.

Abstract: The fence rail and post connection of the present invention includes a hollow tubular PVC post with an opening formed in one vertical wall to receive a hollow tubular PVC fence rail. A hollow tubular PVC sleeve has flanges formed on the forward and rearward ends of the sleeve and is mounted within the post in alignment with the opening and the post wall. The sleeve is affixed within the post and a rail is then inserted through the opening and into the sleeve and affixed in position to form a rigid connection between the rail and post.

Abstract: A guard rail assembly for roads comprising a first post, a second post, a fixing frame, a connector, and a pair of guard plates. The first post is a hollow squared structure filled with foamed plastics therein and is detachable and inserted into a second post buried in the ground. The connector is a corrugated plate having continuous vertical bending mounted on the first post. The pair of guard plates have a shape corresponding to the connector. Each end of the guard plate is engaged with the connector and fixed thereon.

Abstract: An improved road barrier for channelizing traffic is provided and consists of a hollow pyramidal structure having a frustrum top. A base is formed on the bottom for stabilizing the pyramidal structure on a flat surface. A plurality of spaced apart bands are formed on the pyramidal structure for dividing it into a plurality of tiers with each tier having a plurality of panel faces so as to add strength to the pyramidal structure. At least one rib is formed on the frustrum top for mounting a warning light thereto.

Abstract: A security railing is formed from thick wall polyvinyl chloride pipe (PVC) having PVC tee, cross and elbow fittings providing flush joints. A PVC joint aligner and strengthener is inserted in and extends across each joint, The joints and aligners are chemically welded to form a unitary structure. Joint aligners may include a steel core.

Abstract: A security railing formed from plastics material pipe which is lightweight, low cost, and non-corrosive. The top railing and preferably the posts of the security railing are formed of double pipe construction comprising a first pipe and a second pipe inside the first pipe, the second pipe having an outside diameter related to the inside diameter of the first pipe. The first pipe is of plastics material and the second pipe preferably also is of plastics material. A lower railing utilizes a plastic pipe having the same outside diameter as the laminated top railing. T connectors and cross connectors are used at the joints between the upper and lower railings and the posts, and these T connectors and cross connectors are of the same outer dimension as the first pipe to give the railing a smooth contour.

Abstract: Device and method of fabrication for producing authentic appearing reproductions of fence posts or columns of an ornamental nature, such as those exemplified in the spanish wrought iron designs of the 18th and 19th century. The present invention relates to an easily installed ornamental fence post or column composed of fiberglass or the like and having a reinforced interior structure of steel or the like, as well as a new and unique method of molding these structures.

Abstract: A plastic fence having spaced hollow plastic posts with vertically spaced holes in the posts for receiving rails with a friction fit with the rails having vertical rungs, slats, or both which are received between the rails with a friction fit. A plastic gate construction including a frame fabricated from plastic frame sections connected by elbows, vertical rung and slat members extending vertically in the frame, and plastic hinge members formed integrally with the elbows for mating with cooperating hinge elements mounted on sleeves which are secured to a post of a fence.

Abstract: A fence assembly characterized by fence posts defined by adhesively assembled halved molded plastic resin portions slidable and rotatable on a rod embedded in a concrete mass at a desired location. Each of the fence posts includes one or more pockets which are adapted to receive a generally ball shaped socket disposed at each end of a crossrail. The preceding arrangement not only permits crossrail assembly at fixed fence post locations but, as well, allows for inclined positioning of the crossrails to satisfy ground contour conditions and the lateral positioning of the crossrails in the instance where sections of installed fence are angled with respect to each other. The invention obviates the need for nails, supports or the like, achieving expeditious and less costly installation, together with minimized maintenance.

Abstract: A pole for use in a fence, railing or the like, the pole body (1) being made from a curable material such as concrete, while pairs of opposite tensioning elements (10) are arranged along the outer sides (7) of the pole body (1) and between anchoring parts at the head (11) and the foot (12) of said pole, each of said side faces having a groove (8) for accomodating said tensioning elements (10), whereas said faces are tapered starting from a given cross-section A--A. Each groove locally may have depended transverse notches (23) for fastening a trelliswork.

Abstract: A fencing assembly including posts fabricated from extruded plastic tubes and filled with particulate matter and binder to form a core of a predetermined density. The posts are capped at the top and bottom to seal the interior against moisture and weather. Rails are constructed in a like manner to the posts.

Abstract: Hollow plastic posts and rails interlock to form fences. The posts are hollow cylindrical pipes having two axially spaced elongated ovalur slots through the shell thereof for receiving the rails. The rails are hollow plastic members having ovalur ends for mating into the slots on the post. The members are interlocked by forming flexible deformable rail ends with a width slightly greater than the length of the receptacle slots and notching the rail ends to register in place engaging the shell casing of the posts at the ends of the slots.

Abstract: A fence construction which utilizes a plurality of constituent rail and post members configured to facilitate assembly and erection of a fence. The rail and post members are formed from a plastic material to provide a virtually maintenance free fence structure which is relatively imperishable.

Abstract: A fence structure is described consisting of modular panels mounted on posts. The modular panels are of thermoplastic or thermoset material having a rail portion and a connector at each end for fitting over the posts. The connector has an integral expansion joint in its central passage and each connector is offset in opposite directions to the longitudinal center of the panel to provide a hinged effect with the connectors of adjacent panels in the fence. The construction is readily adaptable to sloping ground and variation in height between panels and provides simplified installation by easy alignment.

Abstract: A variable rack stair rail assembly includes a hand rail and a shoe rail. A plurality of elongated balusters extends intermediate the shoe rail and the hand rail. Means are provided for joining each of the balusters to the hand rail and the shoe rail. The hand rail and shoe rail may be channel-shaped. The means for joining comprises an elongated first member and a generally sleeve shaped second member. The first and second members are dimensioned and configured for engagement. One of the members is disposed in cooperating relationship with one of the rails and the other of the members is disposed in cooperating relationship with one axial extremity of a baluster. Each baluster may be joined at each axial extremity in substantially the same manner. One axial extremity of each sleeve shaped member may have the contour of a section of a cone.

Abstract: A device for attaching a second component (handrail) to a first component (upright) in a secure but detachable manner. The second component has a clip in the form of an angle. The first component has a recess large enough to accept the clip. The first component works in conjunction with a locking device so designed that in one position it will accept the clip but that in a different position it will permit the locking of the clip.

Abstract: A fence structure wherein the components are fabricated from a plastic resin and where the corner, line or gate posts present positive anchoring with ready installation. The fence structure is versatile in styling and appearance, serving to satisfy both decorative and utilitarian needs.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced, non-corrosive, non-conductive, plastic handrail system having a continuous handrail member secured to a plurality of upright posts by an improved bisectional collar. A midrail member can be secured to the posts by a second bisectional collar as a continuous segment or a linking segment. Such bisectional collars are also used in joints such as for attachment of railings adjacent stairways.