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Fence guard
Assignee: COBLER JAMES R
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Filing: 1971-09-17
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A fence guard for restricting the growth of grass, weeds and the like directly adjacent to or beneath a fence and for preventing a mower from striking the fence when mowing directly adjacent to it. In its most simple form, the fence guard is a length of material which is L-shaped in cross-section. A fence guard of this construction can be abutted against one or both sides of the fence. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of these fence guards are adapted to be affixed together to secure them against displacement.
Inventors
- 👤 F Niemann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:29
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/02; E04H17/06; E04H17/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A fence guard for use in combination with a fence having posts in predetermined spaced apart relation to each other, said fence guard comprising an elongated length of material having a pair of first legs which are abutted against said fence in a vertically disposed position, and a pair of second legs which are disposed to lie on the ground extending outwardly in opposite directions from said fence, said two first legs being affixed to one another by means of a connecting member extending between said two first legs, said connecting member retaining said first legs of said fence guard in spaced apart relation to form a fence receiving channel therebetween, the length of said second leg being such as to permit a growth of grass and the like adjacent the edge thereof to be cut by a mower when the wheels of the latter are driven across the top surface of said second leg, the length of said first leg being such as to prevent a mower''s wheels from striking said fence when said mower''s wheels are being driven across the top surface of said second leg, said second leg restricting the growth of grass and the like in the area adjacent said frame which is covered by said second leg.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A fence guard for use in combination with a fence having posts in predetermined spaced apart relation to each other, said fence guard comprising an elongated length of material having a pair of first legs which are abutted against said fence in a vertically disposed position, and a pair of second legs which are disposed to lie on the ground extending outwardly in opposite directions from said fence, said two first legs being affixed to one another by means of a connecting member extending between said two first legs, said connecting member retaining said first legs of said fence guard in spaced apart relation to form a fence receiving channel therebetween, the length of said second leg being such as to permit a growth of grass and the like adjacent the edge thereof to be cut by a mower when the wheels of the latter are driven across the top surface of said second leg, the length of said first leg being such as to prevent a mower''s wheels from striking said fence when said mower''s wheels are being driven across the top surface of said second leg, said second leg restricting the growth of grass and the like in the area adjacent said frame which is covered by said second leg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
212 words
A fence guard for use in combination with a fence having posts in predetermined spaced apart relation to each other, said fence guard comprising an elongated length of material having a pair of first legs which are abutted against said fence in a vertically disposed position, and a pair of second legs which are disposed to lie on the ground extending outwardly in opposite directions from said fence, said two first legs being affixed to one another by means of a connecting member extending between said two first legs, said connecting member retaining said first legs of said fence guard in spaced apart relation to form a fence receiving channel therebetween, the length of said second leg being such as to permit a growth of grass and the like adjacent the edge thereof to be cut by a mower when the wheels of the latter are driven across the top surface of said second leg, the length of said first leg being such as to prevent a mower''s wheels from striking said fence when said mower''s wheels are being driven across the top surface of said second leg, said second leg restricting the growth of grass and the like in the area adjacent said frame which is covered by said second leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
212 words
A fence guard for use in combination with a fence having posts in predetermined spaced apart relation to each other, said fence guard comprising an elongated length of material having a pair of first legs which are abutted against said fence in a vertically disposed position, and a pair of second legs which are disposed to lie on the ground extending outwardly in opposite directions from said fence, said two first legs being affixed to one another by means of a connecting member extending between said two first legs, said connecting member retaining said first legs of said fence guard in spaced apart relation to form a fence receiving channel therebetween, the length of said second leg being such as to permit a growth of grass and the like adjacent the edge thereof to be cut by a mower when the wheels of the latter are driven across the top surface of said second leg, the length of said first leg being such as to prevent a mower''s wheels from striking said fence when said mower''s wheels are being driven across the top surface of said second leg, said second leg restricting the growth of grass and the like in the area adjacent said frame which is covered by said second leg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The fence guard of claim 1, wherein said two first legs are integrally affixed to one another by means of a connecting member extending between said two first legs, said connecting member retaining said first legs of said fence guards in spaced apart relation to form a fence receiving channel therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The fence guard of claim 1, wherein each of said first legs has interlocking means thereon which are adapted to lockingly engage with one another to secure said first legs together with said fence disposed and retained between them, to thereby prevent said fence guard from being dislodged.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |