Modular fencing components
US5421556A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/60
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A plastic fence post and cap are secured to each other by a spring tab arrangement which is completely concealed after assembly. In one embodiment, a bottom section of the cap fits over the end of the post and tabs projecting inwardly from opposed panels of the bottom section extend into holes extending through opposed sides of the post. In a second embodiment, a bottom part of the cap is received within the tubular post and has outwardly extending tabs that spring into recesses provided along inner sidewall surfaces of the post.
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