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Break-away fence for horse race tracks

US4610432A · kind A · utility

31Cited by
8References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1982
Grant dateSep 9, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16B2200/63
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A break-away fence rail and support post for a horse race track fence is constructed to give way when impacted with a predetermined force so as to provide a yieldable barrier upon impact by a horse or jockey. Further, a fence for a race track constructed to provide a smooth non-abrasive surface without projections or discontinuities.

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