US3822864A
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Weed barrier for fencing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-13
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1992-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A weed barrier for use in combination with fencing, wherein nestable and telescopic channel shaped members are disposed and secured along the ground and beneath intermediate each of the fence posts and beneath the fence wire, so as to inhibit weeds, vegetation, etc., from growing therebeneath. The proposed weed barrier lends an esthetic and ornamental appearance, as well as serving to facilitate the mowing of the lawn etc, adjacent to the fence.
Inventors
- 👤 G Keys
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:53
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/02; E04H17/06; E04H17/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A weed barrieR as in claim 1, wherein the central top portion of each flanged strip is generally flat and has a plurality of spaced openings centrally located therein for receiving each end of a cylindrical split end ''''Y'''' shaped forked member, the lowermost end of said forked member being threaded and having a nut positioned thereon, the ''''Y'''' being inserted into the bottom of the fence, with the threaded portion being inserted into the spaced opening, rotation of the nut to engage the top of the flanged portion maintaining said member in proper position beneath the said fence wire and posts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A weed barrier as in claim 1, wherein each of said flanges on said flanged member are turned down slightly less than 90* to permit nesting and reduce storage shipping and packaging requirements, each of the flange members having a plurality of factory lanced sections of triangular which extend upwardly when moved into position during the installation of the barrier so as to prevent the barrier from shifting out of the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A weed barrier as in claim 3, wherein the underside thereof is coated with a herbicide so as to inhibit plant growth and thereby further enhance the the utility of the present invention.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A weed barrier as in claim 1, wherein each of the fence post notches may extend from one-half diameter to one and one-half diameters, with the integral tabs being non symmetrical in location.
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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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |