Fence apparatus and related methods

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-02-23
LARSEN CHARLES
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[0009] One embodiment of the invention describes a fence and related method for making a fence panel, and for connecting the panel to other panels to form a modular type fence. Preferably, one embodiment includes a generally planar surface or body portion, and at least one generally non-parallel stiffening portion formed in the body portion. Each stiffening portion may include at least one wire or a bend added to the body, or a combi

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Although relatively stiff and although they provide various benefits, such wire frame panels have a number of drawbacks.
For example, the manufacture of framed wire fence panels is generally considered labor intensive (and therefore relatively expensive), since the process involves manually attaching the wire mesh fill to the framing material.
In addition, frames such as the familiar tubular type post used in many applications substant

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[0045] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with references to the accompanying Figures, with like reference numerals referring to like elements throughout. The terminology used in the description presented is not intended to be interpreted in any limited or restrictive manner, simply because it is being utilized in conjunction with a detailed description of certain embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, various embodiments of the invention (whether or not specifically described) may include novel features, no single one of which may be solely responsible for its desirable attributes or which may be essential to practicing the invention. The description herein and claims below are instead intended to describe and define the invention in a manner supporting the broadest scope of coverage to which the claims may be lawfully entitled.

[0046] General wire mesh or reticulated wire structure making methods such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 2,401,319 to Roe...

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Abstract

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

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to a fence structure. More particularly, the present invention relates to a generally planar fence panel having surface stiffening means that provide for, among other things, improved strength-to-weight characteristics, nesting and convenient packaging of a plurality of similar panels, and related methods of manufacture. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE [0002] The contents of each U.S. patent or other reference, if any, cited in this application, are hereby incorporated by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] A wide range of fence types are available for residential and commercial applications including, among other uses, an enclosure; boarding, or containment structure such as a cage, pen, or kennel; a boundary element for a yard, playground, or prison; crowd control; safety and security applications; and many others. [0004] These fence types may include the quintessential “white picket fence” constructed of w...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H17/02
CPCB21F27/005B21F27/10E04H17/161E04H17/02B21F29/00
Inventor LARSEN, CHARLES
Owner LARSEN CHARLES
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