US3572640A
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Fence lattice and retaining means therefor
Assignee: Novelis Corp
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Filing: 1969-08-11
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Granted: 1971-03-30
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Expires: 1989-08-11
Abstract
Abstract The combination of a chain link fence and an elongated metallic fence slat located in a channel formed by the fence links, and having a clip for firmly locking the slat in place within the fence fabric.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis Vecchiarelli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:59
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/02; E04H17/06; E04H17/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In combination with a chain link fence having a lattice formed by intertwined wires a plurality of elongated slats inserted within the lattice and folded about the top portion of the fence wires, said slats containing a slot near their upper ends, the slot being present on both the main portion of the slat and its flap portion when so folded, and readily separable independent retainer clip means disposed within said slots, said clip means comprising a head portion, a pair of arms extending therefrom, and a pair of shoulders flexibly attached to said arms, so that upon insertion of the clip into the slot the shoulders cause the main portion of the slat to abut with its flap portion thereby affixing said slats to the fence lattice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In combination with a chain link fence having a lattice formed by intertwined wires a plurality of elongated slats inserted within the lattice and folded about the top portion of the fence wires, said slats containing a slot near their upper ends, the slot being present on both the main portion of the slat and its flap portion when so folded, and readily separable independent retainer clip means disposed within said slots, said clip means comprising a head portion, a pair of arms extending therefrom, and a pair of shoulders flexibly attached to said arms, so that upon insertion of the clip into the slot the shoulders cause the main portion of the slat to abut with its flap portion thereby affixing said slats to the fence lattice.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-29 | 1974-09-28 | 1975-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-29 | 1978-09-28 | 1979-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-29 | 1982-09-28 | 1983-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |