Modular fence
US7216854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H17/1447
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A novel fence module is provided for use in a burrowing-animal discouraging modular fence, the module comprising a plurality of generally parallel elongate members each having an upper end and a tapered lower end, upper and lower crossbars connecting the plurality of elongate members in a row with a pair of end members and a plurality of intermediate members, wherein the elongate members have a spacing of between about 1 inch and about 2½ inches, a connector extending outwardly beyond at least one of the pair of end members for closely connecting the module to another module, wherein the tapered lower ends of the elongate members extend at least about 3 inches below the lower crossbar for insertion into ground, and wherein the elongate members extend at least about 16 inches above the lower crossbar.
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