US4944494A
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Fence structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-09-22
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Granted: 1990-07-31
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Expires: 2009-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A fence structure is provided for the containment of horses and the like, employing in combination with wooden vertical posts a plurality of vertically spaced and generally parallel disposed horizontal metal rails fixedly secured to the wooden posts by readily attachable support means, preferably provided by clamp means substantially encircling each of said metal rails and maintained therearound by fastening means in intimate engagement with the wooden posts. In a specific exemplary embodiment of the invention, the support means may take the form of brace bands in combination with pole barn nails.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Pendleton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:17
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K3/00; E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/14; E04H17/1413; E04H17/1447; E04H17/146; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/71; Y10T403/7182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A fence structure for containing horses and the like, comprising a plurality of vertical wooden posts, a plurality of horizontal metal rails disposed in parallel relation upon said posts, clamp means engageable with each of said rails, each of said clamp means including a generally semi-circular body portion and a pair of smooth-surfaced apertured flange portions extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom in spaced relation to one another and to said vertical posts, and nail means received in the aperture in each of said flange portions and grippingly engageable with said vertical wooden posts in substantial penetration thereinto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A fence structure for containing horses and the like, comprising a plurality of vertical wooden posts, a plurality of horizontal metal rails disposed in parallel relation upon said posts, clamp means engageable with each of said rails, each of said clamp means including a generally semi-circular body portion and a pair of smooth-surfaced apertured flange portions extending outwardly and upwardly therefrom in spaced relation to one another and to said vertical posts, and nail means received in the aperture in each of said flange portions and grippingly engageable with said vertical wooden posts in substantial penetration thereinto.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-01-29 | 1994-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-30 | 1998-01-29 | 1998-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-30 | 2002-01-29 | 2002-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |