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Picket fence including slats having U-shaped attachment rails

US5601279A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateFeb 11, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H17/006
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A modular fence construction for use with a pair of posts installed in a ground mass. The posts are laterally spaced from each other and have at least one transverse support member affixed thereto. The modular fence construction comprises a plurality of pickets and at least one transverse rail affixed to the plurality of pickets. The transverse rail includes a channel adapted to receive the at least one transverse support member. The plurality of pickets and the at least one transverse rail are formed as a unitary piece and are adapted to mate with like unitary pieces to provide the modular fence construction.

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