Fence Gap Closer Device
OwnerJennie Bizzarroinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel fence gap blocking device. The device covers the gap between the bottom of a fence and the ground. The device blocks a gap of up to four inches and prevents small animals from entering or leaving the fenced area. The fence gap blocking device comprises a flat metal body component with a plurality of metal rungs or tines secured at a bottom edge. The device is installed in the inside of a fence by hammering it into the ground. Thus, allowing the flat metal body component to block the fence gap. Further, the device can be used for wooden, vinyl, and chain link fences.
Claims20
A fence gap blocking device that covers a gap between a bottom of a fence and a ground, the fence gap blocking device comprising:
- a flat body component;
- and
- a plurality of tines;
- and
- wherein the plurality of tines are secured to the flat body component;
- wherein the fence gap blocking device is installed in an inside of a fence by hammering into ground;
- and
- further wherein once in position, the flat body component blocks a fence gap.
A fence gap blocking device that covers a gap between a bottom of a fence and a ground, the fence gap blocking device comprising:
- a flat body component which is rectangular in shape and comprises a front face, a rear face, a top and bottom opposing sides, and right and left opposing sides;
- and
- a plurality of tines that are cylindrical in shape with a first end secured to the flat body component and a second end comprising a point to allow the plurality of tines to easily be inserted into the ground;
- wherein the plurality of tines would be secured to a bottom side of the flat body component in a spaced apart relationship;
- wherein the flat body component is four inches in height;
- wherein the flat body component is approximately a same length as between two fence posts;
- wherein the fence gap blocking device is installed in an inside of a fence by hammering into ground;
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- further wherein once in position, the flat body component blocks a fence gap.
A method of closing a fence gap between the bottom of a fence and the ground, the method comprising the following steps:
- providing a fence gap blocking device comprising a flat metal body component with a plurality of metal rungs or tines secured at a bottom edge;
- positioning the device at the fence gap with the plurality of metal tines facing the ground;
- hammering the device into the ground, such that the plurality of metal tines are inserted into the ground;
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- utilizing the flat metal body component to block the fence gap and prevent exit and entry of small animals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.