Fence posts
OwnerKarl Stablerinventor
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Abstract
A post, pole or the like for wire picket fences is formed of a pipe like section having on its surface at least one projecting web pointing radially away from it and extending axially along part of its entire length. The web is provided with radially open grooves in which wires or similar fencing objects can be fastened. A retaining member slidably engaging the web is movable over the wire to retain the same.
Claims6
Apparatus for supporting a wire for the construction of picket fences and the like comprising a cylindrical post, at least one longitudinal extending guide web formed on the exterior surface of said post, at least one radially open groove formed in said web for receiving a wire, and retaining member slidably mounted on said web having an extended portion adapted to engage over said groove and enclose the wire therein, said guide webs having a T-shaped cross-section having a stem projecting radially from the surface of said post and transversely directed end arms extending in a direction parallel to a tangent to the surface of said post and the retaining member comprises a slide member having a T-shaped guide groove conforming to the guide webs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.