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Modular railing, fence, gate, and security bars

a technology of modular railings and security bars, applied in the direction of fencing, buildings, constructions, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the cost and complexity of installation of the most routine fence, gate, railing or security system components, and requiring rather complex installation procedures, and achieves the effect of easy prefabricated and unique ornamental appearan

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-27
VEREIDE DONALD W +1
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[0005] The present invention provides modular fence, gate, railing, and security bar systems that can be easily prefabricated, assembled at the installation site, and having a unique ornamental appearance.
[0011] 2. By utilizing a removable fastener, the replacement of any number of pickets or rails subsequent to the initial installation is possible.

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Alternatively, many modular fence, railing, and security systems have been developed which simulate solid ornamental wrought iron, but are constructed of hollow tubing or similar materials, and can require rather complex installation procedures.
Thus, the expense and complexity of installation of the most routine fence, gate, railing, or security system with their component parts become very burdensome for the average person—particularly for those who are required by law to build such systems (such as fencing in swimming pools and the like).

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[0022] In the description that follows, like parts are marked throughout the specification and figures with the same reference numerals. The figures are not necessarily to scale in the interest of clarity of the inventive features.

[0023]FIG. 1 is a plan view that illustrates each component of the present invention (use as fence and gate). The fence panel is an assembly of the fence rails (5), pickets (9) with optional finials (9B), and connecting bolts (8). The assembled panels are attached with connecting bolts (8) to the connecting tabs (7) on various combinations of corner posts, in-line posts (2), or end posts (3), depending upon the desired fence configuration. The gate panel is an assembly of gate rails (6), pickets (9) with optional finials (9B), and connecting bolts (8). The assembled panel is attached with connecting bolts (8) to the connecting tabs (hidden here but shown on FIG. 3) on the gate frame (10). The gate frame (10) is attached to an end post (3) with one or more...

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Abstract

The present invention includes modular fence, gate, railing, and security bar systems that can be easily prefabricated of a minimal number of parts, assembled at the installation site without the need for specialized skills or tools, and having a semi-customizable ornamental appearance that can be changed subsequent to the initial installation. A method of connecting the components by aligning holes formed in the rails with similar holes formed in pickets, balusters, and tabs; inserting a connecting bolt through the holes; and fastening nuts to the bolts is claimed. To add strength to the systems' connections, the pickets and / or balusters are formed to have flattened parts with a hole centered therein; the flattened part formed to fit between two rails. Another unique feature is the detachable head on the nut used to secure the connections. Once the head is detached, the connecting bolt and nut remaining have the appearance of a rivet.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to modular railing, fence, gate, and security bar systems comprised of components that can be arranged and assembled in predetermined patterns without special skills, tools, or devices and where various lengths or heights can be readily accommodated. [0002] Currently in the art, “ornamental” or “wrought iron” fencing, railing, and security systems constructed of solid components are typically either prefabricated as complete units or custom fabricated at the installation site by skilled craftsmen using welding equipment and other specialized tools. Alternatively, many modular fence, railing, and security systems have been developed which simulate solid ornamental wrought iron, but are constructed of hollow tubing or similar materials, and can require rather complex installation procedures. Thus, the expense and complexity of installation of the most routine fence, gate, railing, or security system with their component parts b...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04F11/18E04H17/00E04H17/14
CPCE04H17/1439E04F11/1834E04F11/1817E04F2011/1819E04F2011/1823
Inventor VEREIDE, DONALD W.WILBY, MARK R.
Owner VEREIDE DONALD W
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