Conductive wires for fencing systems
OwnerEdward S. Robbins, IIIinventor
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Abstract
An electrically conductive wire particularly for use in fencing systems in enclosed which includes an inner metal conductor, an electrically conductive intermediate layer of plastic material applied over the conductor, and a relatively thin outer sheath applied over the intermediate layer. The thin outer sheath is preferably white to enhance the visibility of the wire, while at the same time being thin enough to permit current to pass therethrough.
Claims21
A conductive wire for use in fencing systems comprising:
- (a) an inner metal conductor;
- (b) a relatively thick intermediate layer of conductive plastic applied over said conductor;
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- (c) a relatively thin outer sheath of visibility enhanced plastic material, said outer sheath being sufficiently thin to permit passage of electrical current therethrough.
A method of forming a conductive wire with enhanced visibility comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a metal conductor;
- (b) applying over said conductor a relatively thick intermediate layer of conductive plastic material;
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- (c) applying over said relatively thick intermediate layer a relatively thin outer sheath of light color, the outer sheath having a thickness sufficient to permit passage of current therethrough.
A fence system comprising a plurality of fence posts, a plurality of substantially vertically aligned wire strands extending between said fence posts, at least one of said wire strands being an electrically conductive wire comprising
- (a) an inner metal conductor;
- (b) a relatively thick intermediate layer of conductive plastic applied over said conductor;
- and
- (c) a relatively thin outer sheath of visibility enhanced plastic material, said outer sheath being sufficiently thin to permit passage of electrical current therethrough.
A fence system comprising a plurality of fence posts, a plurality of reinforced plastic webs extending between said fence posts, and at least one electrical conductive wire comprising
- (a) an inner metal conductor;
- (b) a relatively thick intermediate layer of conductive plastic applied over said conductor;
- and
- (c) a relatively thin outer sheath of visibility enhanced plastic material, said outer sheath being sufficiently thin to permit passage of electrical current therethrough.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.