US4465262A
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Portable expandable barrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-14
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Granted: 1984-08-14
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Expires: 2002-07-14
Abstract
Abstract An improved portable expandable barrier is provided which comprises a pair of fences slideably interconnected and releasably held in a desired orientation by locking means such as lock set cylinders. Preferably, one or both fences include telescoping sections releasably locked together to facilitate expansion of the barrier. In one embodiment the fences include elongated bars over which cylinders are slideably secured. Pins or screws pass through the body of the bars of each fence and into engagement with the cylinder to prevent separation of the fences. The barrier can also include one or more collapsible posts fitted with expandable internal bladders and disposed adjacent pairs of the fences. The fence perimeters are provided with means for releasably locking the fences to the posts or other structures. Such means may be adjustable suction caps, preferably protected by overlaying adjustable bell covers locked in place. Such means can also include pins receivable within openings disposed in a door or window frame. The barrier is inexpensive, reusable, fully adjustable and easy to install, use and remove.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Itri
- 👤 Mary Riley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:55
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F13/00; E01F13/02; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/16; E04H17/165; E04H17/166; E06; E06B; E06B9/00; E06B2009/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An improved portable expandable barrier, said barrier comprising, in combination: (a) a first fence; (b) a second fence interconnected to said first fence for sliding movement relative thereto to expand and contract said barrier, (c) first locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences together; and, (d) second locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences to a structure, (e) wherein said fences include elongated bars and said locking means comprise cylinders slideably disposed over said bars and pins extending through said bars, said pins of each of said fences engaged with said sliding cylinders of the other of said fences.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
An improved portable expandable barrier, said barrier comprising, in combination: (a) a first fence; (b) a second fence interconnected to said first fence for sliding movement relative thereto to expand and contract said barrier, (c) first locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences together; and, (d) second locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences to a structure, (e) wherein said fences include elongated bars and said locking means comprise cylinders slideably disposed over said bars and pins extending through said bars, said pins of each of said fences engaged with said sliding cylinders of the other of said fences.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
The improved barrier of claim 1 wherein said barrier includes at least one collapsible portable post, said post comprising elongated upstanding side walls moveable between an operative upright position defining a central space and an about collapsed position, an inflatable bladder disposed within said space, and capable of effecting said movement and securing means connected to the lower end of said post for holding said post in an upright position secured to the ground.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved barrier of claim 2 wherein said sidewalls are flat plates hinged together, wherein said securing means comprises a spike and wherein said first locking means comprises a plurality of screws threadably releasably interconnecting said fences.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
An improved portable expandable barrier, said barrier comprising, in combination: (a) a first fence; (b) a second fence interconnected to said first fence for sliding movement relative thereto to expand and contract said barrier; (c) first locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences together; and, (d) second locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fence to a structure, (1) said second locking means comprising suction cups connected to, spaced along and extending outwardly from the perimeter of said fences, and (2) wherein said second locking means include bell covers adjustably threaded to and releasably locked over said suction cups to prevent tampering with said suction cups.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
119 words
An improved portable expandable barrier, said barrier comprising, in combination: (a) a first fence; (b) a second fence interconnected to said first fence for sliding movement relative thereto to expand and contract said barrier; (c) first locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences together; and, (d) second locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fence to a structure, (1) said second locking means comprising suction cups connected to, spaced along and extending outwardly from the perimeter of said fences, and (2) wherein said second locking means include bell covers adjustably threaded to and releasably locked over said suction cups to prevent tampering with said suction cups.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
154 words
An improved portable expandable barrier, said barrier comprising, in combination: (a) a first fence; (b) a second fence interconnected to said first fence for sliding movement relative thereto to expand and contract said barrier, (c) first locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences together; and, (d) second locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences to a structure, (e) wherein each of said first and second fences comprises two sections slideably interconnected in telescoping relation and wherein said two fences are telescoped together, (f) wherein said first locking means comprise lock set cylinders releasably locking said sections and fences together, (g) wherein a barrier is adapted to be secured to a frame, and wherein said second locking means, comprise pins secured to, spaced along and projecting outwardly from the perimeter of said fences for releasable reception in openings in a frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
154 words
An improved portable expandable barrier, said barrier comprising, in combination: (a) a first fence; (b) a second fence interconnected to said first fence for sliding movement relative thereto to expand and contract said barrier, (c) first locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences together; and, (d) second locking means secured to said first and second fences to releasably lock said fences to a structure, (e) wherein each of said first and second fences comprises two sections slideably interconnected in telescoping relation and wherein said two fences are telescoped together, (f) wherein said first locking means comprise lock set cylinders releasably locking said sections and fences together, (g) wherein a barrier is adapted to be secured to a frame, and wherein said second locking means, comprise pins secured to, spaced along and projecting outwardly from the perimeter of said fences for releasable reception in openings in a frame.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-08-14 | 1988-02-13 | 1988-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-08-14 | 1992-02-13 | 1992-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-08-14 | 1996-02-13 | 1996-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |