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US 4,364,546 AGranted
Modular fencing assembly
OwnerOscar Lyman, Ralph Tiegelinventors
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Abstract
A modular fencing assembly comprising a plurality of posts retained in position at spaced intervals by a foundation, lower channels removably attachable to and extending between adjacent pairs of posts and adapted to engage a fencing panel, upper channels removably attachable to and extending between adjacent pairs of posts and adapted to engage a fencing panel, and fencing panels extending between and retained in position by the upper and lower channels.
Claims7
A modular fencing assembly comprising:
- (a) a plurality of hollow post members positioned at spaced intervals and retained in place by a foundation;
- (b) a lower channel having a U-shaped cross-section over its length, removably but securely attached to, and extending between an adjacent pair of post members by first attaching means, and adapted to engage a fencing panel therein;
- (c) an upper channel having a U-shaped cross-section over its length, removably but securely attached to, and extending between said adjacent pair of post members, and adapted to engage a fencing panel therein;
- (d) second attaching means for said channel being accessible from within said hollow post member;
- (e) at least one fencing panel extending between and retained in position by the upper and the lower channels wherein said first attaching means is accessed by removing said panel from said lower channel.
- (f) cap means located upon the top of said hollow post member.
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A method of making a modular fence having at least two permanently located hollow posts at a spaced interval, comprising the steps of:
- (a) positioning a channel, having a U-shaped cross-sectional area across its entire length, at a relatively low level and between said posts, such that an opening in said channel is facing upwardly, said channel being attached to said post by means which is externally accessible;
- (b) locating a panel in an upright position within said U-shaped channel;
- (c) positioning a second channel, having a U-shaped cross-sectional area across its entire length upon said panel such that an opening of said channel is facing downwardly;
- (d) said second U-shaped channel being attached to and accessible from within said hollow post to prevent easy removal thereof;
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- (e) having access to said means for attaching said upwardly facing channel to said posts by removing said panel
- (f) locating a cap upon said hollow post members.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.