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US 12,760,596 B2Granted
Modular gate assembly and method of constructing a gate assembly
AssigneeGreenwood Fence LLP
InventorSalvi Porretta
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an improved modular gate assembly and a method of constructing a modular gate assembly. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to an improved modular gate assembly which is easy to assemble and provides exceptional structural integrity to prevent sagging commonly found in standard gates.
Claims15
A modular gate assembly comprising:
- a first upright formed from four side walls surrounding an open interior;
- a second upright formed from four side walls surrounding an open interior, the second upright opposing the first upright;
- a longitudinal channel extending from an outer wall of each of the first upright and second upright;
- wherein the longitudinal channel of the first upright is configured for receiving a panel insert within an interior space of the longitudinal channel, the panel insert having a length equal to a length of the longitudinal channel;
- and,
- wherein the panel insert of the first upright is configured for receiving a plurality of individual panels in sequence to form a gate panel.
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A method of constructing a modular gate assembly, the method comprising the steps of:
- setting a first support post into position;
- setting a second support post into position opposite to the first support post;
- providing a first upright having a longitudinal channel for receiving individual panels as a series of panels;
- inserting a panel insert into the longitudinal channel of the first upright;
- securing a base into the panel insert in a perpendicular position to the first upright to form a right angle;
- sequentially adding each individual panel as a series of panels onto the base in a horizontal configuration and into the panel insert to create a gate panel;
- and
- inserting the gate panel into a longitudinal channel of a second upright opposing the first upright.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.