Fence post accessory apparatus
AssigneeStallion Fence Accessories
InventorsMichael G. Burkart, Jeffrey G. Herion
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Abstract
A synthetic fence post assembly for realizing enhanced decorative capabilities of a synthetic fence. The assembly provides an apparatus for securely attaching accessories to the end of a synthetic fence post without structurally degrading the fence post. The apparatus comprises a connector member with a first and second interface surface one of which securely interfaces with the top of a synthetic post and the second of which is available to interface with various fencing accessories. In one embodiment, the connector member is substantially transparent, such that the connector forms a lens that is securely fastenable to a fence post and is capable of supporting a light mounted thereon.
Claims23
A fence post apparatus comprising:
- a fence post;
- a connector member for placement on a top end of said fence post comprising a hollow body with a top end and a bottom end, wherein the hollow body includes sidewalls extending between said stop and bottom ends to define an enclosed space, and wherein said sidewalls permit the passage of light therethrough and and include a light diffusing means for dispersing light emanating from within the hollow body;
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- a top member having a first end for engaging said top end of the hollow hotly of said connector member.
A fence post assembly comprising:
- a fence post
- a single piece connector member for placement on an end of said fence post and comprising:
- a hallow body with a top end and a bottom end, wherein said hollow body extends between said top and bottom ends to define an enclosed space and permits the passage of light therethrough, including a light diffusing means;
- first engaging means provided at said top end of said hollow body;
- second engaging means provided at said bottom end of said hollow body for engaging a top end of said fence post;
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- a top member adapted to engage said first engaging means of said connector member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.