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

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful gate structure for use in a confinement area, the structure comprising a frame adapted to releasably retain the ends of a length or lengths of fence, a door pivotally mounted in the frame for rotation between open and closed positions, and a base carrying the frame for retaining the frame and the door in a vertical orientation when in use.

Abstract: What is provided is a system which would utilize a plurality of glare modules, constructed of a lightweight foam material, and that could be positioned spaced apart end to end, along the length of the highway median barrier. Each of the modules would be secured to the barrier by a pair of mounting rods firmly secured to the upper face of the barrier and slideably engagable into a pair of openings in the bottom of the barrier module. The barrier panel would then be secured to the mounting rods with a locking pin.

Abstract: A collapsible bleacher safety railing for use in conjunction with collapsible bleacher assemblies which are well known and in common use. The railing includes vertical upright support members on which are mounted telescoping hand rail sections therebetween and which include safety panels mounted between the support members below the hand rail. The safety panels eliminate the need for multiple guard rails or comparable guard members and extend and collapse with the bleacher assembly. In one form of the invention, the top edge of the planar safety panel may replace the telescoping hand rail. The vertical support members are preferably angle bars positioned to nest together upon collapse of the bleacher. An improved form of safety hand rail is disclosed.

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

Abstract: A free-standing, self-supporting baby gate consisting of: a gateframe composed of two posts adapted to rest on opposite ends of a top stair and connected by a horizontal beam at the level of the horizontal plane of the top of the stairway; a flat, rigid mat, hinged to the beam connecting the two gateposts and adapted to rest on the floor at the top of the gateframe; a barrier which is hinged to one of the posts and latches to the other and; braces which are pivotally attached to each post and which rotate toward and lock against the mat.

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

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

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

Abstract: Wall systems are disclosed which employ a plurality of individual panels formed of extruded polymeric material joined in edge-to-edge relation including wale members which are vertically offset and interlocked at end portions thereof with adjacent wale members. The wall systems include connector elements for joining and interlocking the adjacent panel edges, and panels are disclosed, each having a continuous convex surface between their opposite side edges and strengthening ribs formed on a concave surface disposed opposite the convex surface thereof. A revetment system is disclosed in which a pair of wall sections are positioned in facing spaced-apart relation and joined by tie bolts extending through the wale members, to receive concrete therebetween.

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

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hoistway door assembly for use with temporary hoists. The assembly includes a center member pivotable about either a first or a second axis. The center member is latchable from either the front or back sides and has stacking portions. The assembly includes wing members rotatable about the first or second axis and being interchangeable with one another. The wing members have stacking portions for mateable connection with the center member stacking portions. The center member is symmetrical about its horizontal centerline and the stacking portions are also symmetrical about the center member vertical centerline. The wing members stacking portions are likewise symmetrical about the vertical wing members centerline.

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

Abstract: A vehicle door guard bar is formed out of a single plate and comprises an elongated main body portion having one side and an opposite side, a bent portion, and a reinforcement portion joined to the main body portion at the one side thereof via the bent portion and fixed to the main body portion. The bent portion has a tubular cross-section.

Abstract: A relocatable grazing enclosure suitable for grazing farm animals such as dairy calves or kids. The enclosure comprises a plurality of wall units each of which includes at least one leg member. The enclosure also comprises a plurality of base units, each base unit including at least one recess for receiving a leg member of a wall unit. The wall units are arranged to form the enclosure.

Abstract: A modular cattle stall structure which is set into or affixed to the floor of a barn or similar building to define spaces for the cattle and provide separation between them. The modules are arranged in a linear array so that one module is between the space for two cattle and each module defines one boundary for the cattle on each side of it. Half modules are provided for the end stall and the unitary structure has no crevices or places to retain dirt so that maintenance of a sanitary condition is simplified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abstract: A fencing system including a series of mesh panels which can be connected to one another by means of fastening elements of inverted U-shaped form which are driven into the ground. Each panel includes a number of vertically spaced, horizontally extending wires which are offset laterally with respect to the vertical plane containing the bulk of the horizontal and vertical wires of the mesh. One limb of the U-shaped element passes between said vertical plane and said offset wires, the other limb being on the opposite side of said plane. A gate constituted by a fence panel turned through ninety degrees is also disclosed.

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

Abstract: An improved, low cost fence panel construction having a variety of uses such as in the erection of dog kennels or the like is provided which can be easily and quickly assembled by unskilled workmen or the home handyman, and which yields a sturdy, structurally sound fence panel. Broadly speaking, the panel construction hereof includes elongated top and bottom rails, along with a pair of upright side rails; the end margins of the rails are configured for telescopic interfitting thereof so as to present an interconnected, continuous panel perimeter. A section of fencing fabric of appropriate dimensions is secured to the perimeter-defining rails, in order to complete the overall panel and to subject the telescopically interfitted rail members to forces tending to pull the same together. In this fashion the completed panel is structurally self-sustaining and rigidified.

Abstract: A frame member connection assembly for a fence gate which enables adjustment of the substantially horizontally disposed frame members such that they extend parallel with the supporting surface and assist in preventing unnecessary gaps between the gate and such supporting surface. The connection assembly includes a mating pair of brackets, each of which have a receptacle for receiving juxtaposed end portions of joined frame members. A connector member is mounted on one end portion of each of the receptacles and is designed for being connected with the mating connector member of the mating bracket for receiving and holding the juxtaposed end portions of the joined gate frame members. The connection assembly supports the frame members in such a manner that their centrally disposed longitudinal axis substantially intersect, to facilitate rotation of the joined frame members with respect to each other to a desired position where they are secured.

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

Abstract: A hay enclosure includes two end sections and two sections along each side. Diagonally opposite side sections are equal in length, although the two sections on each side have different lengths. The enclosure is pivotally movable to a second position wherein two triangular-in-shape enclosures are formed having an area smaller than the rectangular enclosure area. A circular enclosure includes four arcuate sections which may be collapsed about a bale of hay into two pillow-shaped enclosures. Adjacent sections are pivotally interconnected by vertically spaced apart hinges, with the upper hinge including a downwardly extending pin received in a sleeve, and the lower hinge including a pair of abutting vertically aligned sleeves in which a movable pin is received.A horse hay feeder section includes inverted spaced apart U-shaped spacers providing horse head feeding stations therebetween and being open at the top whereby a horse may raise its head and turn it away over one of the adjacent spacers.

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

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

Abstract: A portable fence and a trailer for unloading the fence and reloading the fence are disclosed. The fence includes at least two fence sections connected end to end. Stop means are provided to limit the amount of swing between fence sections at the connected end. Remote ends of the fence sections have components of hinge means which allows unrestricted rotation at the remote ends when such are connected together. The stop means and the hinge components which allows unrestricted rotation allow the fence to take up a self supporting V-shape when placed on the ground.The trailer has two housing portions to allow the trailer to be towed both forwardly and reversely. The trailer has rollers at one end which are driven from the rotatable wheels of the trailer to assist in the loading and unloading of the fence to and from the trailer.

Abstract: A fencing system designed particularly for snow and sand fencing is disclosed. The fencing system consists of a framing structure for supporting a fence face between spaced upright members. The fence face is constructed of a strong flexible mesh such as a mesh formed of re-bar defining rectangular openings in horizontal and vertical rows. Plastic material slats are attached to the mesh extending longitudinally of the mesh from upright to upright, the slats lying parallel horizontal rows spaced from one another by a height approximately equal to the width of the slat. In this manner, approximately 50% of the fence face is open. The bottom of the fence face terminates above the ground by approximately 12" to 16" and the fence face is angled to the base surface approximately 15.degree..

Abstract: A noise barrier or other type wall or building assembly includes a plurality of spans each extending between spaced apart posts and having top and bottom girts affixed to the posts and in turn supporting a plurality or series of vertically disposed panels. Unique mating interlock elements integrally formed along both lateral edges of the wall or building exterior panels allow the sequential interconnection of all panels in a series by means of a rotating displacement of the individual panels to yield multilateral interlocking of the panels. The panel faces are configured to provide shadow texture, while masking of the posts and top girts in a free-standing type wall is obtained by a split cover assembly and split cap trim, respectively.

Abstract: A hog lot gate has top and bottom rails made of stainless steel, with a wide central portion, tapered in width and height towards both ends. The top surface of each rail has sloping crown faces and depending side walls to allow corrosive material to slide off the sides.

Abstract: A multi-section fence wherein the sections are easily assembled by a single unskilled worker without the need of special tools. Each of the sections includes rails, and a plurality of frame members are attached to the rails and each frame member includes a multi-perforated panel. Fence posts have anchors which are positioned so that uneven terrain is easily accommodated.

Abstract: There is provided a fencing panel having upper and lower transverse members each defining a channel opening toward the other. The fence includes a plurality of elongated upright members, the ends of each upright member being lodged in the channels, each upright member being of resiliently deformable material. The upright members have an unstressed cross-section which could not be received in the channels, but is such as to be capable of resilient deformation so that it can be received in the channels, whereby the resiliency of the upright member urges parts of the cross-section against the channels thus binding the upright members within the channels.

Abstract: A fence is characterized by interchangeably mountable fence sections each having a front and a rear surface, and parallel pairs of vertical and horizontal edges. A mounting member having a mast-receiving opening therein is disposed adjacent each vertical edge of the wall portion of each of the fence sections. Each mounting member has a mating surface thereon disposed in the same plane as the mating surface provided on the other mounting member. When the first mating surface on the wall portion of a first fence section is matingly engaged with a mating surface provided on the other of the mounting members on a next-adjacent fence section, the mast-receiving openings therein are disposed in vertical registration. The fence section, including the wall portions and the mounting members, are integrally fabricated of a plastic material.

Abstract: A tubing connection comprising an elongated opening in a first tube member and a pair of opposed slots cut in the end of a second tube forming a pair of tabs which are flattened and inserted through the elongated opening. The tabs are spread to conform with the inside contour of the first tube member and a tubular insert is press fit between the spread tabs. A perforation is punched through the first tube member at a location such that it penetrates one of the spread tabs and the tubular insert. The perforation is indented locking the tab to the first tube member to prevent rotation giving a strong rigid connection.

Abstract: A gate is described for use in constructing an enclosure for livestock. The gate includes a plurality of vertically extending and horizontally spaced bars supported between upper and lower, horizontally extending support members. Each bar has a center portion and a pair of edge portions inclined from the center portion to define a vertically extending channel between the edge portions. The bars are disposed between the upper and lower support members such that the channels of adjacent bars face in opposite directions and such that all of said bars are situated in-line with respect to each other.

Abstract: Each of a plurality of fence posts includes an upright supported on a base plate. Rails, having orthogonally apertured ends for penetratingly receiving the uprights, interconnect adjacent posts and define the fence. The vertical spacing between adjacent rails is determined by spacers mounted upon the uprights intermediate the apertured ends of proximate rails. Other spacers, having one-half of a hinge or one part of a two part lock mechanism, cooperate with corresponding elements extending from a gate to support and latch the gate. A detachably attached overhead post and lintel unit engages the uprights of the posts defining a gate way to lend structural integrity to the fence sections terminating at the gate way.

Abstract: The invention is an improved method and apparatus for making a gate or fence panel assembly for a fenced enclosure. In particular, the invention provides a novel and unique method and apparatus for holding chain link fabric in a gate or fence panel. The frame of the gate or panel is provided with a plurality of teeth-like ridges in the interior sides of the special channel-like members of the frame, into which special clips or retainers mesh by press-fit and hold the chain link fabric in place. The said clips or retainers being capable of providing tension on the chain link fabric to keep it taut. Special interior corner connectors are provided in the invention to secure the frame in a rectangular or other geometrical shape or configuration, with special designed cover clips for the mitred joint at the corners of the gate.

Abstract: A lightweight aluminum paneled fence and the method of its construction comprising a plurality of thin aluminum panels fastened to fixed terminal posts with adjacent panels being disposed on opposite sides of said posts, said panels being properly tensioned by a plurality of floating tensioning bars, said tensioning bars having a rectangular or elongated cross-section which is interwoven between adjacent panels after they are rigidly fixed to the terminal and line posts and rotated from the narrower width to the longer width, thus providing tensioning to firmly and rigidly hold the panels in position. The fence may be constructed on site using continuous flexible aluminum panels, each panel being cut to the particular length of the fence desired, there being no need to construct the fence in relatively short segmentized panels. The tensioning bar also provides for adjacent panel separation to allow air flow through the fence.

Abstract: A plastic fence comprising easily interconnectable post sections including a base post section usually anchored in the ground and one or more shorter post sections capable of providing a fence of any desired height. The post sections may removably interconnect by a screw connection or a bayonet-type connection. In one embodiment individual struts connect horizontally between spaced post sections while in another embodiment panel means connect therebetween.

Abstract: A panel fence construction having a plurality of spaced apart posts having lower ends embedded in a foundation; the posts being flat strap like members having opposite edges extending toward opposite sides of the fence; clips fixed to the opposite sides of the posts and supporting adjacent ends of superimposed panels which are superimposed in edge to edge relationship with each other; the panels being of cementatious material and having steel edge members fixed thereto; the metal edge members carried by the aforementioned clips secured to said posts; and the clips being welded to the posts and the metal edge reinforcing members being welded to the clips.

Abstract: A fence structure is disclosed in which rectangular panels are removably mounted on tracks between vertical upright posts. The tops of the panels overlap and interlock in such a way that an entire section of panels is secured by locking in place a single panel. Means are provided for maintaining the panels in a partially raised position or they can be completely removed from between the vertical posts.

Abstract: A fence for feed lots or the like having prefabricated fence panels mounted on vertical fence post. The fence is completely portable and can be quickly constructed, torn down, moved, or added to depending on the changing conditions of enclosing animals of various sizes and numbers.

Abstract: A sectional fence composed of a lattice of bars running horizontally and vertically. The ends of at least some of the bars are formed with connector forms such that one end of the bar can be connected to its opposite end to form a cylindrical fence, such connector forms also being thereby connectible to similar connectors on other sections of fence to build up a larger fence by sections either horizontally or vertically.

Abstract: A railing construction comprises a laterally disposed sub rail member which supports a top rail, and a support bracket at either end of the sub rail for securing the sub rail to a wall or post. The bracket includes a generally vertically disposed member which is provided with a bolt hole through the upper end thereof. A pair of generally parallel web members extend normally from the lower end of the vertical member, the lower web member extending farther outward and including an obliquely upwardly extending flange at the distal end thereof. The slot between the two web members is adapted to receive the sub rail therein only when the bracket is canted downwardly toward the sub rail. As a bolt passed through the bolt hole is tightened into a wall or post, the canted bracket approaches vertical, and the flange and the lower surface of the upper web lever the sub rail into rigid engagement.

Abstract: A removable fence for an above-ground swimming pool including a plurality of joinable sections. Each fence section has a plurality of upright panels which are held together to form an enclosure by transverse upper and lower pipes fastened to the panels. An upright metal post is provided at opposite ends and in the center of each fence section and has a projecting eyebolt at the bottom thereof, whose shank is used to support the fence section on the sidewall of the pool. To join the fence sections together a spring clip is positioned inside the abutting ends of the upright posts.

Abstract: An improved fence of aluminum, sheet metal or other resilient material construction requiring reduced construction time and reduced maintenance time while providing a rigid barrier which permits ventilation therethrough. The fence is constructed preferably of aluminum or enamelized sheet metal, the fence panels being unitary and continuous from terminal end posts of the fence, the fence having a plurality of intermediate supporting posts disposed between its ends, the intermediate posts having parallel, lateral side slots sized to receive and rigidly and firmly support the continuous panels therethrough, the posts being firmly anchored in the earth. The fence terminal posts also provide for the panels to be stretched, wrapped around, and fixed to the terminal posts providing a rigid terminal connection for the panels with reduced construction time.