US5584468A
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Privacy inserts for chain link fences
Assignee: Pexco LLC
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Filing: 1996-01-26
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Granted: 1996-12-17
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Expires: 2016-01-26
Abstract
Abstract Privacy fence inserts for chain link fences and assemblies comprising a chain link fence and a plurality of fence inserts wherein portions of the fence inserts comprise an inner core and an outer layer comprising a material which is different from the outer layer. One preferred embodiment comprises a central tubular portion and lateral wing members.
Inventors
- 👤 Don A. Meglino
- 👤 James V. Meglino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:08
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H17/00; E04H17/02; E04H17/06; E04H17/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A fence slat for use in chain link fences comprising: a substantially elongate core comprising an outer surface along a longitudinal axis thereof and two end surfaces, said core further comprising a first material; and at least one outer layer disposed in contact with and extending entirely around said outer surface of said elongate core, said at least one outer layer comprising a second material which is different from said first material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A fence slat for use in chain link fences comprising: a substantially elongate core comprising an outer surface along a longitudinal axis thereof and two end surfaces, said core further comprising a first material; and at least one outer layer disposed in contact with and extending entirely around said outer surface of said elongate core, said at least one outer layer comprising a second material which is different from said first material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said first material and said second material comprise different densities.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said first material and said second material are different polymeric materials.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said first material is a high-density polymeric material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said second material is a low-density polymeric material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said core is substantially hollow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 further comprising a third material connected to said outer layer, wherein said third material is different from at least one of said first material or said second material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said outer layer further comprises at least one lateral wing member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A fence slat according to claim 8 wherein said wing member has a generally triangular cross-section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said outer layer further comprises at least two lateral wing members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 further comprising at least one wing member attached to said outer layer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fence slat according to claim 11 wherein said outer layer and said wing member are differently colored.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A fence slat according to claim 11 wherein said wing member is formed of a material different from said outer layer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said core and said outer layer are different thicknesses.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fence slat according to claim 1 wherein said outer layer substantially surrounds said core in at least one plane.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
76 words
A fence assembly comprising: a plurality of interlocking chain links; and a plurality of fence slats; each of said fence slats comprising a substantially elongate core comprising an outer surface along a longitudinal axis thereof and two end surfaces, said core further comprising a first material, and at least one outer layer disposed entirely around said outer surface of said elongate core, said outer layer comprising a second material which is different from said first material.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
76 words
A fence assembly comprising: a plurality of interlocking chain links; and a plurality of fence slats; each of said fence slats comprising a substantially elongate core comprising an outer surface along a longitudinal axis thereof and two end surfaces, said core further comprising a first material, and at least one outer layer disposed entirely around said outer surface of said elongate core, said outer layer comprising a second material which is different from said first material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fence assembly according to claim 16 wherein said first material and said second material have different densities.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
A fence assembly according to claim 16 wherein said first material and said second material comprise different polymeric materials.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fence assembly according to claim 16 wherein said outer layer further comprises at least one wing member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
A fence assembly according to claim 16 wherein said outer layer further comprises at least two wing members.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
A fence assembly according to claim 16 further comprising at least one lateral wing member attached to said outer layer.
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