Adaptable fence extension assembly

• US 10,244,733 B1
• Filed: 03/07/2016
• Issued: 04/02/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: John G. Lillich
• Original Assignee: John G. Lillich
• Inventors: Lillich, John G.
• Primary Examiner(s): McMahon, Matthew R
• Application Number:
  US15/062,334
• Time in Patent Office: 1,121 Days
• Field of Search: 256 11, 256 1, 256 32, 256 47, 256 48, 256 54, 174158 F, 174163 F
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 17/003 Anti-climbing devices, e.g. fixed spikes
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 17/12 the wire being placed in slots, grooves, or the like
• CPC Class Codes: E04H 17/24 Connections for attaching additional wire to frames, posts or railings
• CPC Class Codes: H01B 17/145 Insulators, poles, handles, or the like in electric fences

Abstract

An adaptable fence extension assembly integrates into a fence having metal T-posts and wooden posts. The assembly fixedly attaches to the termini of the fence posts. The assembly comprises an arc-shaped member that increases the height, depth, and visibility of the fence. The arc-shaped member has an interior channel having a spine that runs along the length of the interior channel. A longitudinal slot and tine enable fastening to the fence posts. When integrated into a metal T post, the longitudinal slot receives a metal T post terminus for fastening thereto. Cleats protruding from the tines, provide slots for the securing of the assembly with wire to a metal t-post. The slots provide a channel for screws and nails when attaching the assembly to wooden post. A concave side of the arc-shaped member includes a U-shaped cavity having an inlet and a narrow cavity terminus for retaining electric cable.

Claims

1. An adaptable fence extension assembly, the assembly comprising:

an arc-shaped member, the arc-shaped member defined by a top end, a middle section, and a base end, the base end comprising a longitudinal slot, the longitudinal slot disposed along the length of the base end,

the top end and the middle section of the arc-shaped member having a continuous longitudinal curvature,

the arc-shaped member further defined by a concave side inside the curvature and coextensive with the top end and the middle section and a convex side outside the curvature and coextensive with the top end and the middle section, the concave side comprising at least one U-shaped cavity, the at least one U-shaped cavity defined by an inlet and a cavity terminus, the cavity terminus configured generally narrower than the inlet,

the arc-shaped member further defined by an interior channel, the interior channel longitudinally curved along its length,

the arc-shaped member configured to at least partially insulate electrical current;

at least one tine, the at least one tine disposed at the base end of the arc-shaped member, the at least one tine defined by at least one notch; and

a spine, the spine disposed along the length of the interior channel of the arc-shaped member, the spine configured to enhance the structural integrity of the arc-shaped member.

2. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the assembly is configured to enable integration with a metal T post or a wooden post of a fence.

3. An adaptable fence extension assembly, the assembly comprising:

an arc-shaped member, the arc-shaped member defined by a top end, a middle section, and a base end, the base end comprising a longitudinal slot, the longitudinal slot disposed along the length of the base end,

the top end and the middle section of the arc-shaped member having a continuous longitudinal curvature,

the arc-shaped member further defined by a concave side and a convex side, the concave side comprising at least one U-shaped cavity, the at least one U-shaped cavity defined by an inlet and a cavity terminus, the cavity terminus configured generally narrower than the inlet,

the arc-shaped member further defined by an interior channel,

the arc-shaped member configured to at least partially insulate electrical current;

at least one tine, the at least one tine disposed at the base end of the arc-shaped member, the at least one tine defined by at least one notch;

a spine, the spine disposed along the length of the interior channel of the arc-shaped member, the spine configured to enhance the structural integrity of the arc-shaped member; and

a panel, the panel configured to detachably slide into the longitudinal slot, the panel defined by at least one aperture and a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs configured to enhance the structural integrity of the panel, the plurality of ribs further configured to help guide the panel into the slidable engagement with the longitudinal slot.

4. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the assembly is configured to enable integration with a metal T post or the wooden post of a fence.

5. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the base end of the arc-shaped member comprises an opening.

6. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the at least one U-shaped cavity is configured to enable reception of a cable, an electrical wire, or an electrical tape.

7. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the interior channel extends from the base end to the top end of the arc-shaped member.

8. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the spine is defined by a longitudinal portion and a plurality of latitudinal portions.

9. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the arc-shaped member is fabricated from an electrically insulated material.

10. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the arc-shaped member is fabricated from a high density polyurethane.

11. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the arc-shaped member is fabricated from an ultraviolet resistant material.

12. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the at least one tine and the at least one notch are configured to form a generally U-shape.

13. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the convex side of the arc-shaped member comprises a plurality of spaced-apart humps.

14. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the concave side of the arc-shaped member comprises multiple U-shaped cavities disposed in a spaced-apart configuration.

15. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the panel is defined by a narrow central region and two wide end regions.

16. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the at least one aperture of the panel comprises four apertures.

17. The assembly of claim 3, wherein the at least one aperture of the panel is configured to receive a fastener.

18. An adaptable fence extension assembly, the assembly comprising:

an arc-shaped member, the arc-shaped member defined by a top end, a middle section, and a base end, the base end comprising a longitudinal slot, the longitudinal slot disposed along the length of the base end,

the top end and the middle section of the arc-shaped member having a continuous longitudinal curvature,

the arc-shaped member further defined by a concave side inside the curvature and coextensive with the top end and the middle section and a convex side outside the curvature and coextensive with the top end and the middle section, the concave side comprising at least one U-shaped cavity, the at least one U-shaped cavity defined by an inlet and a cavity terminus, the cavity terminus configured generally narrower than the inlet,

the arc-shaped member further defined by an interior channel, the interior channel longitudinally curved along its length,

the arc-shaped member configured to at least partially insulate electrical current;

at least one tine, the at least one tine disposed at the base end of the arc-shaped member, the at least one tine defined by at least one notch;

a spine, the spine disposed along the length of the interior channel of the arc-shaped member, the spine configured to enhance the structural integrity of the arc-shaped member;

and

a panel, the panel configured to detachably slide into the longitudinal slot, the panel defined by at least one aperture and a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs configured to enhance the structural integrity of the panel, the plurality of ribs further configured to help guide the panel into the slidable engagement with the longitudinal slot.