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Class 256/66 - Plastic


Subclass of Class 256 - Fences
Definition: Devices between the rail and the upright which require that
No. of patents: 94
Last issue date: 03/25/2008


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7347412Modular fence
A modular picket fence including a pair of vertical posts positioned at suitable distance and adapted to be secured to a suitable support surface. A pair of horizontal upper and lower rails extend between and secured to the vertical posts. The upper rail has a plura...
03/25/2008
7322564Ornamental fiberglass fence
A fence having tubular rails, tubular pickets and tubular posts formed from pultruded fiberglass has several advantageous features. Lightweight fiberglass components are very strong and will not rust like metal fencing and do not require frequent maintenance like wo...
01/29/2008
7311464Illuminated snowboard railway track
An internally illuminated snowboard track for recreational areas or parks which are operated at night is made up of a continuous elongated transparent rail which is supported a predetermined distance above the ground by a base support member, and a light source exte...
12/25/2007
7300037Protection device for roof openings
A fall protection device for an opening in a roof includes at least one rail section having a vertical member. The vertical member is preferably in the form of a metal tube having an open lower end. A bearing foot has a connecting portion and a bearing portion and i...
11/27/2007
7267324Ranch fence
An interlocking steel fencing system having posts and rails made from tubular steel, the posts and rails being either round or rectangular in shape, the posts having openings therein which correspond with the shape of a rail designed to be inserted therein, the end ...
09/11/2007
7232114Fence assembly with rail clip for use therewith
A fence assembly comprising fence posts, fence rails and clips for connecting them together. The fence posts have at least one opening in one or more of the walls and the rail clips are sized to snap fit into the openings. The rail clip includes a rear wall with a p...
06/19/2007
7216855Fence rail mounting clip
A fence rail mounting clip for connecting a hollow fence rail to a vertical post. The mounting clip includes a base that is selectively interlockable with a bracket. The bracket has a front surface with a peripheral wall extending normal to and outwardly therefrom t...
05/15/2007
7210427Portable livestock panel system
A portable livestock panel system for effectively containing livestock in a humane manner. The portable livestock panel system includes a plurality of posts each having a plurality of receiver apertures and a plurality of fastener apertures, a plurality of cross mem...
05/01/2007
7204898Thermoplastic fencing construction and method of assembly thereof
A fencing construction made of thermoplastic materials which can be easily assembled utilizing ultrasonic welding and which can include a unique configuration for the ultrasonic welding surfaces which prevents the flow of melted thermoplastic materials outwardly ont...
04/17/2007
7130823Computer system for data management and method for operation of the system
An automated trading system makes use of various components, such as one or more transaction servers and one or more rate servers and a number of terminals. A request for a proposed transaction for a user is entered at either a user's terminal or a sales trader's te...
10/31/2006
7111828Stackable outdoor screen fence
An outdoor screen fence is made up of a series of molded panels with simulated paneling and lattice in relief bounded on each lateral side by a leg. Each leg has a plurality of brackets along the length thereof. The brackets on one leg are disposed intermediate the ...
09/26/2006
7044451Rail clip
A fence rail clip for attaching a fence rail to a vertical fence post is disclosed. The rail clip has a bracket and a rail connector. The bracket may be secured to the vertical post. The rail connector has a rail receiving receptacle into which an end of a rail may ...
05/16/2006
7044448Railing having metal balusters isolated from corrosion
A railing system for porches, decks, steps, ramps and the like having a top and bottom rail formed of wood containing a wood preservative that is corrosive to aluminum, aluminum alloys and the like. The system has hollow metal balusters formed of metals which may be...
05/16/2006
7032891Methods and apparatus for fencing and other structures
An improved method and apparatus for fencing and other outdoor structures that allow the structure to be changed or adjusted to modify the function, use or appearance of the structure. The structure can be adjusted into a selected position and releasably secured, or...
04/25/2006
7032890Plastic fence
The present invention is a thin profile prefabricated reinforced plastic fence. A preferred embodiment of the fence comprises a top rail having a bottom side with a plurality of picket apertures and a bottom rail having a top side with a plurality of member aperture...
04/25/2006
7021016Adornment for a post
An adornment for a post is provided, wherein the adornment is any two of a cap adapted to be disposed at the upper end of a post, a base ring adapted to be disposed around a lower end of a post, and a cap ring adapted for disposition around an upper end of the post ...
04/04/2006
7021607Fence construction system
A fence construction system comprises a clip attached securely to a picket of a fence. The picket is inserted in a hole of a rail and the clip secures the picket to the rail, without field welding. ...
04/04/2006
6994327Cap and base assembly for a fence post
A cap assembly for a fence post comprises a molded upper base member, with a molded cap, preferably snapped together by internal prong-and-ear fasteners, or molded as a single piece, or as vertical halves fastened together. Various ornamental configurations are disc...
02/07/2006
6993817Method of assembling fence sections
The present invention is a method of assembling fence sections using a banding machine to band an assembled fence section together so that the fence section does not fall apart as it is transferred to the site where it will be used. The fence section may be assemble...
02/07/2006
6971831Self-locking fastener
A fastener for securing first and second members together at opposing respective flat surfaces thereof, whereby at the point of joining the first member has an aperture concentric with an aperture of the second member, the fastener comprising first and second tubula...
12/06/2005
6948286Method and system for deck and rail construction using wood composites
The invention involves a system and method for constructing decks, adapted for use with wood composite materials. The invention may include the application of facing to cover the materials used in forming the outer edge or rim of the deck and the underlying deck sup...
09/27/2005
6918712Adjustable position retaining/mounting aperture
An adjustable position retaining/mounting aperture is provided having an elongated slot, a pair of retaining arms, and a spring. One wall of the elongated slot has a plurality of depressions and ridges, this scalloped wall also forms an upper wall of the retaining a...
07/19/2005
6874766Plastic deck railing
A deck railing section comprises synthetic posts held spaced from one another by top and bottom rail members. Each of the rail members has a multiple piece construction including first and second interlocking synthetic rail pieces and a metallic reinforcing insert. ...
04/05/2005
6736373Connector assembly for handrail installation
A connector assembly for a handrail installation comprises two connector components one of which locates within the bore of an end of a tubular member of the handrail installation and the other of which connects to a second member of the handrail installation, each ...
05/18/2004
6726184Fence made of foaming agent
A fence made of foaming agent is disclosed. A bottom of the fence has at least one inserting portion, and the inserting portion is inserted to a seat. The seat is inserted to an inserting hole for being inserted by the inserting portion. ...
04/27/2004
6719278Handrail system and kit
A composite handrail system comprises a plurality of upright posts. A plurality of composite rails extends between adjacent upright posts at two points on the adjacent upright posts, the composite rails each having an internal reinforcing element, friction fitted in...
04/13/2004
6698726Rail clip
A fence rail clip for attaching a fence rail to a vertical fence post is disclosed. The rail clip has a bracket and a rail connector. The bracket may be secured to the vertical post. The rail connector has a rail receiving receptacle into which an end of ...
03/02/2004
6662515Synthetic wood post cap
A post cap comprising a roof portion, at least one support member, and a wall portion. The roof portion is adapted to extend over a top portion of a post. The support member(s) extend from the roof portion to rest against the top portion of the post such ...
12/16/2003
6622991Picket fence cap assembly
A clip-on assembly that can resist detachment of a plastic picket cap member from a plastic picket member when significant pulling force is applied to the cap member. The assembly includes a single clip constructed as a bushing-like member whose side wall...
09/23/2003
6612551Plastic sheath products for studded steel T-posts, and production
An extruded plastic sheath product is provided to cover studded steel T-posts and hence give fence lines or sign posts and improved, even aesthetic appearances. The plastic sheath product is formed with a series of internal projections which abut against ...
09/02/2003
6585234Fencing system
A fence rail holder for connection to conventional metal fence posts having a generally T-shaped cross section is provided which allows PVC fence rails to be connected to metal fence posts. The fence rail holder detachably mounts on a fence post using at ...
07/01/2003
6494438Plastic porch or deck railing systems and component parts thereof
Plastic railing systems include extruded hollow fiberglass reinforced top and bottom rail sections and newel posts, and hollow plastic balusters having locking tabs on one end adapted to be snap locked into mounting holes in a bottom wall of the top rail ...
12/17/2002
6478287Plastic fence panel
A fence panel is constructed from extruded hollow polyvinyl plastic boards. The boards are arranged with vertical end boards and filler boards between the end boards. Three horizontal rails each have a board on each side of the vertical boards with a hori...
11/12/2002
6374560Plastic batten shutter
A decorative shutter assembly includes a plurality of slats arranged in a row presenting a decorative surface with side flanges projecting rearwardly. At least one cross member overlays each of the slats and presents a decorative cross surface with side c...
04/23/2002
6330998Plastic sheath products for studded steel T-posts, and production
An extruded plastic sheath product is provided to cover studded steel T-posts and hence give fence lines or sign posts and improved, even aesthetic appearances. The plastic sheath product is formed with a series of internal projections which abut against ...
12/18/2001
6308937Railing system
A railing system suitable for decks, stairs, porches and other structures uses a collar connector applied over the open end of a tabular rail for securing the rail to a support surface. The connector has an exterior collar into which the open end of a rai...
10/30/2001
6260829Design enhancement device for attachment to a post
A device that enhances the aesthetic look of preexisting post structures such as a fence, gate, railing, banister, and similar structures. The device is preferably made of two pieces and includes a cavity therebetween to accommodate the post and engage it...
07/17/2001
6213452Railing support post
A support post for a railing system comprises a base plate adapted to engage and support a vinyl support post at the base thereof and an interior support column located interior to the vinyl post. The support column is coupled to the base plate to form a ...
04/10/2001
6209854Suspended stair railing for children
A children's handrail assembly consists of four equally spaced connector brackets having three sections of plastic tubing interconnected therebetween. The connector brackets are secured to a standard handrail by means of cable ties which pass through aper...
04/03/2001
6173944Plastic in-line fencing
A fence section comprising at least two elongated parallel hollow plastic fence rails having a series of registering apertures in opposing walls thereof to provide a series of picket receiving, passages therethrough spaced along and perpendicular to their...
01/16/2001
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