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Pocket rail construction

a technology of pocket rails and guard rails, which is applied in the direction of construction, building types, bulk storage containers, etc., can solve the problems of many building codes not approuving their use and the application of vinyl materials remains somewhat limited

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-31
HOMELAND VINYL PRODS
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[0013]In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the spring clip may also include a dust shield to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt and debris within the pocket of the fence rail. In this instance, the spring clip is dimensioned such that the ends of the spring clip will extend past edges of the pocket and will overlie the surfaces of the rail adjacent the pocket. A retaining flange is defined at an intermediate point along the legs of the spring clip. Upon insertion of the lattice, panel, or secondary slats, the retaining flange is urged outwardly and engage with the slots.

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However, a significant disadvantage of these materials is that many building codes do not approve of their use in certain applications requiring structural or protective support.
Accordingly, the application of vinyl materials remains somewhat limited due to these restrictions.

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[0024]Referring to the drawings for a more complete description of the invention, FIG. 1 depicts a fence section 1 constructed with an pocket rail 10 constructed according to an embodiment of the present invention. As may be seen rail 10 comprises an elongated rigid substrate support member 20, which provides support and structure for rail 10, and an outer sleeve 30 having at least one groove or channel 31 defined along a longitudinal side of sleeve 30 and at least one chamber 32 defined to receive and enclose support member 20 therein.

[0025]The support member 20 is comprised of a metallic, composite, or other approved construction material according to applicable building codes, and is preferably made of aluminum. It may be formed as an I-beam, channel, or tubular construction so as to provide the required structural strength and dimensioned to be received within in chamber 32.

[0026]The outer sleeve 30 is preferably made of a vinyl, plastic, composite or similar such materials, whi...

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Abstract

A rail structure for use as part of a fence construction. The rail has a rigid support member enclosed by a sleeve, the sleeve having a groove or channel extending along its longitudinal length and a hollow chamber for receiving the support member therein. The channel is dimensioned to receive a plurality of slats disposed in spaced relation to one another such that when received in the channels of opposed rails a fence section is formed. Various modifications to the basic rail structure permit construction of a privacy or containment fence section that may include a plurality of vertical segments, including for example lattice work.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the field of fences and guard rails. More particularly, the invention relates to containment and decorative fences having a vinyl covering. With even greater particularity, the present invention relates to a method of assembling and components for providing a vinyl covering over a substrate support structure for a fence or guard rail.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]In the art of fences numerous materials and methods have been employed to construct and design fences for various purposes such as containment of livestock, pets, people and the like or for the exclusion of the same. In other instances, fences may be employed to add a decorative or aesthetic flourish to structures and landscapes.[0003]A commonly used fence configuration is a picket or slat design, wherein the fence generally comprises horizontal support members attached between vertical fence posts, and a plurality of vertically aligned pickets or sla...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H7/14
CPCE04H17/16
Inventor MCGINNESS, WILLIAMHEATH, RANDALCOEN, MAURICE G.
Owner HOMELAND VINYL PRODS
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