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Slat retaining means for chain link fences
Assignee: Pexco LLC
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Filing: 1984-02-06
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Granted: 1985-04-23
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Expires: 2004-02-06
Abstract
Abstract Slat retaining means for chain link fences of the type made of linking wires. A plurality of parallel slats woven through the wires the parallel slats extending in a first direction. An aperture in each parallel slat and a connecting member inserted through said apertures to lock the parallel slats in position.
Inventors
- 👤 Don A. Meglino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:09
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21F; B21F29/00; B21F29/02; E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/02; E04H17/06; E04H17/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
Slat retaining means for chain link fences of the type made of linking wires comprising: a plurality of parallel slats woven through the wires the parallel slats extending in a first direction, a rectangular aperture in each parallel slat and a connecting member of complimentary rectangular cross-section along its length inserted through said rectangular apertures to lock the parallel slats in position, wherein the rectangular apertures are a predetermined distance from one end of the parallel slats and the connecting member is adapted to be secured to a vertical fence support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
Slat retaining means for chain link fences of the type made of linking wires comprising: a plurality of parallel slats woven through the wires the parallel slats extending in a first direction, a rectangular aperture in each parallel slat and a connecting member of complimentary rectangular cross-section along its length inserted through said rectangular apertures to lock the parallel slats in position, wherein the rectangular apertures are a predetermined distance from one end of the parallel slats and the connecting member is adapted to be secured to a vertical fence support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the direction of the connecting member is perpendicular to the direction of the parallel slats.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the connecting member is tapered at one end for easy insertion in the parallel slats.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein the parallel slats are cut at one end to form a decorative pattern.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-04-22 | 1992-10-22 | 1993-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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