US4478391A
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Fence protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-25
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Granted: 1984-10-23
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Expires: 2003-08-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a vegetation guard to be placed beneath a fence. The device includes a plurality of polygonal sections adapted to be disposed in end to end relationship. Each of the sections presents first and second inclined surfaces disposed in intersecting planes on opposite sides of a generally U-shaped trough portion which extends the length of the section. The trough portion is provided with a plurality of openings along its bottom wall to permit water to drain from the trough and herbicide to be applied through the openings. One end of each of the sections is provided with a tongue portion which is adapted to be placed beneath the opposite end of an adjacent section. A fastener passes through openings in the two overlapping sections which are configured so as to accomodate a limited amount of longitudinal movement between the two sections for thermal expansion and contraction.
Inventors
- 👤 Nickolas C. Kovach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:56
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/02; E04H17/06; E04H17/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A device for use in conjunction with a fence, said fence being of the type that extends substantially to the ground, said device comprising: a plurality of polygonal sections adapted to be disposed in end to end relationship, each of said sections presenting first and second inclined surfaces disposed in opposed intersecting planes, said surfaces being separated by a trough portion extending the length of said section, said trough portion being of generally u-shaped configuration and adapted to be placed between said fence and the ground, there being a plurality of holes along the bottom of the u, one end of each of said sections presenting a tongue portion adapted to be placed beneath the opposite end of an adjacent section; and means for holding said sections together while accomodating limited movement of the sections for thermal expansion and contraction.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A device for use in conjunction with a fence, said fence being of the type that extends substantially to the ground, said device comprising: a plurality of polygonal sections adapted to be disposed in end to end relationship, each of said sections presenting first and second inclined surfaces disposed in opposed intersecting planes, said surfaces being separated by a trough portion extending the length of said section, said trough portion being of generally u-shaped configuration and adapted to be placed between said fence and the ground, there being a plurality of holes along the bottom of the u, one end of each of said sections presenting a tongue portion adapted to be placed beneath the opposite end of an adjacent section; and means for holding said sections together while accomodating limited movement of the sections for thermal expansion and contraction.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
184 words
A device for use in conjuction with a fence, said fence being of the type that extends substantially to the ground, said device comprising: a plurality of polygonal sections adapted to be disposed in end to end relationship, each of said sections presenting first and second inclined surfaces disposed in opposed intersecting planes, said surfaces being separated by a trough portion extending the length of said section, said trough portion being adapted to be placed between said fence and the ground, one end of each of said sections presenting a tongue portion adapted to be placed beneath the opposite end of an ajacent section; and a rivet type fastener for holding said sections together, there being an opening to receive said fastener at one end of each of said sections and a slot at the opposite end of each of said sections, whereby when a slot on one section is aligned with an opening an another of said sections, said rivet fastener may be inserted in said slot and said opening for holding said sections together while accommodating limited rectilinear movement between said sections.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
184 words
A device for use in conjuction with a fence, said fence being of the type that extends substantially to the ground, said device comprising: a plurality of polygonal sections adapted to be disposed in end to end relationship, each of said sections presenting first and second inclined surfaces disposed in opposed intersecting planes, said surfaces being separated by a trough portion extending the length of said section, said trough portion being adapted to be placed between said fence and the ground, one end of each of said sections presenting a tongue portion adapted to be placed beneath the opposite end of an ajacent section; and a rivet type fastener for holding said sections together, there being an opening to receive said fastener at one end of each of said sections and a slot at the opposite end of each of said sections, whereby when a slot on one section is aligned with an opening an another of said sections, said rivet fastener may be inserted in said slot and said opening for holding said sections together while accommodating limited rectilinear movement between said sections.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for use in conjunction with a fence, said fence being of the type that extends substantially to the ground, said device comprising: a plurality of polygonal sections adapted to be disposed in end to end relationship, each of said sections presenting first and second inclined surfaces disposed in opposed intersecting planes, said surfaces being separated by a trough portion extending the length of said section, said trough portion being adapted to be placed between said fence and the ground, each of said inclined surfaces terminating in a vertically extending foot portion adapted to be positioned substantially perpendicular to the plane of the underlying turf whereby grass growing next to said foot portions locks said section against lateral displacement, one end of each of said sections presenting a tongue portion adapted to be placed beneath the opposite end of an adjacent section; and means for holding said sections together while accomodating limited movement of the sections for thermal expansion and contraction.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
162 words
A device for use in conjunction with a fence, said fence being of the type that extends substantially to the ground, said device comprising: a plurality of polygonal sections adapted to be disposed in end to end relationship, each of said sections presenting first and second inclined surfaces disposed in opposed intersecting planes, said surfaces being separated by a trough portion extending the length of said section, said trough portion being adapted to be placed between said fence and the ground, each of said inclined surfaces terminating in a vertically extending foot portion adapted to be positioned substantially perpendicular to the plane of the underlying turf whereby grass growing next to said foot portions locks said section against lateral displacement, one end of each of said sections presenting a tongue portion adapted to be placed beneath the opposite end of an adjacent section; and means for holding said sections together while accomodating limited movement of the sections for thermal expansion and contraction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-10-23 | 1988-04-23 | 1988-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-23 | 1992-04-23 | 1992-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-23 | 1996-04-23 | 1996-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |