Barrier fence assembly

Abstract

A barrier fence assembly (100) having a barrier fence body (102) has a portion thereof positioned below ground surface (110) and includes a series of barrier stakes (114) to facilitate prevention of traverse of animals across a desired boundary. The barrier stakes (114) are received through upper and lower apertures (150, 152) of a horizontal support brace (140). The horizontal support brace (140) includes horizontally disposed apertures (136, 138) through which flexible wire ties (160) can be received and releasably coupled to an adjacent wire mesh fence (104).

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]The invention relates to barrier apparatus and, more particularly, to barrier fence apparatus having the capability of extending below a ground surface and releasably coupling to existing barrier structures.[0006]2. Background Art[0007]Various types of above-ground structures have been developed in past years for the purposes of restraining or otherwise confining animals of a number of various species within an interior circumscribed by the barrier. In addition, above-ground fences and other barrier structures have been developed as well for preventing humans, as well as animals, from ingress to a circumscribed interior. Such uses to prevent ingress are numerous and varied. For example, solid, wooden or similar fences having...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a barrier fence assembly that prevents certain animals from crossing a boundary. The assembly includes a barrier fence body made up of vertical barrier stakes that are sunk into the ground and a horizontal support brace that extends above the stakes. The barrier fence body is designed to be coupled to an adjacent fence or other barrier. The assembly also includes coupling means for releasably coupling the barrier fence body to the adjacent fence. The stakes are made up of a main body and a lower end with a beveled or downwardly tapered configuration. The stakes can be positioned at different intervals and can be of different lengths. The assembly can be stacked or modified in size and can be angled relative to each other. The technical effects of the invention include preventing animals from crossing a boundary and providing a secure and flexible barrier fence assembly.

Problems solved by technology

However, smaller animals, particularly those which primarily live under the ground level and those which present traits and physical characteristics which facilitate the capability of burrowing from above to below ground level, will not necessarily be prevented from ingress or egress by an above-ground fence or a similar barrier structure.

However, in such event, the dog would often go to another area of the fence, or dig the board out from the ground.

However, such an approach is expensive and may be impractical where a homeowner has already built a fence, and insulation of the trench in concrete would mean dismantling the existing fence and rebuilding the fence once the concrete has filled the trench.

The problem with rodents particularly arises when the earth below the channel washes out or otherwise could be easily dug out by a rodent, so as to allow the passage to the underside of the house.

When the dirt is removed, the skirt becomes increasingly unstable and forces, such as wind blowing in the proper direction on the skirt, will dislodge the lower end of the panels, and cause the panels to become unsightly and fully allow the passage of rodents.

As an alternative embodiment, the Bushong patent discusses the fact that during formation and shearing of the stainless steel mesh screen, terminal ends of the horizontal wires will project laterally outwardly beyond the two laterally outermost or marginal ones of the vertical wires and the terminal ends of the vertical wires may project vertically outwardly beyond the upper and lower marginal ones of the horizontal wires, thus resulting in sharp projections which could cause injury to the user during installation.

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