Composite strand fence
OwnerEdward S. Robbins, IIIinventor
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Abstract
A fence system is provided which is constructed from a plurality of composite strands extending between a plurality of spaced fence posts. Each of the composite strands includes an elongated, high-tensile strength core member encased in a relatively thick, solid plastic sheath fixedly secured to the core member. The strand may be made electrically conductive and may be formed with a variety of cross-sectional shapes. Staple-type or other fasteners are utilized to attach the composite strands to the fence posts. The fasteners conform at least to a portion of the strands and are limited as to their depth of penetration into the posts to ensure that the strands are free to move horizontally with respect to the fence posts.
Claims27
A fence system comprising a plurality of spaced fence posts supporting a plurality of vertically spaced, generally horizontally extending composite strands, each of said composite strands having a substantially semicircular cross-sectional shape, and each composite strand comprising an elongated, high-tensile strength core member fixedly encased in a relatively thick, solid plastic sheath, said system further comprising means for attaching said composite strands to said fence posts such that said strands are free to move horizontally with respect to said fence posts.
A fence comprising, in combination, an elongated web of plastic material extending between a plurality of fence ports, said web having spaced substantially parallel edges along its length, each edge having a bead, a high-tensile wire embedded in each bead along the length of said material, a substantially flat portion extending between said beads, a plurality of support bracket means each having means for attachment to a post, each bracket means having a first and a second bracket element defining a recess means for receiving said elongated web, the dimensions of said recess means, when said bracket elements are joined together being such that vertical support is provided for said web while allowing said web to slide in a longitudinal direction, each of said bracket means further including at least one aperture extending in a direction parallel to said elongated web, an electrically-conductive composite strand slidably received in said at least one aperture, said composite strand comprising an elongated high-tensile strength core member encased in a relatively thick, solid plastic sheath.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.