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US4280686A
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Rail end mounting bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-25
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Granted: 1981-07-28
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Expires: 1999-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A fence railing end connector formed of a strip of sheet metal. A wave or kink is formed intermediate the ends of the connector, the wave forming a ledge to support a railing end. The strip is first attached at its mid portion to an end of the railing, the strip ends then attached as by nailing to an upright fence post.
Inventors
- 👤 David T. Wack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 06:51
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/1413; E04H17/1447; E04H17/1452; F; F16; F16B; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/052; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/50; F16B2200/503
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A fence railing end connector bracket for connecting the end of a fence railing to a post, said connector defined by a flat strip of sheet material of generally rectangular form having an intermediate ledge extending at right angles to its plane, said ledge being defined by a wave projecting from said strip transversely of the length of said strip, said wave being of generally U-shape in longitudinal cross-section, the wave being integral with said strip, said strip having flat attaching portions on opposite sides of said wave, one of said attaching portions having a set of nail receiving apertures intermediate thereof for nailing said connector to a fence rail end, and both of said attaching portions having nail receiving apertures adjacent the terminal ends thereof for nailing said connector to a fence post above and and below said wave.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A fence railing end connector bracket for connecting the end of a fence railing to a post, said connector defined by a flat strip of sheet material of generally rectangular form having an intermediate ledge extending at right angles to its plane, said ledge being defined by a wave projecting from said strip transversely of the length of said strip, said wave being of generally U-shape in longitudinal cross-section, the wave being integral with said strip, said strip having flat attaching portions on opposite sides of said wave, one of said attaching portions having a set of nail receiving apertures intermediate thereof for nailing said connector to a fence rail end, and both of said attaching portions having nail receiving apertures adjacent the terminal ends thereof for nailing said connector to a fence post above and and below said wave.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The connector bracket of claim 1 wherein the bracket is attached to a fence post railing end by fasteners extending from the bracket into the railing end, and wherein the bracket is attached to a fence post by fasteners extending from said upper and lower bracket portions into the post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fence and railing assembly of claim 2 wherein said upper and lower bracket portions are coplanar.
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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) | 1984-07-27 | 1985-01-26 | 1985-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-07-27 | 1989-01-26 | 1989-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-07-27 | 1993-01-26 | 1993-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |