Self-attaching fence trim guard
First Claim
1. A self attaching fence trim edge protector installable on a pre-existing fence, comprising:
- an elongated shaped resilient plastic body member formed by extrusion;
the body member having an interior surface and an exterior surface and a closed bottom and inwardly angled upstanding opposed side portions extending from the bottom and terminating in an open narrow neck portion adapted for gripping the bottom edge portion of a fence so that the bottom edge of a fence can be inserted into the neck with the side portions spread apart in gripping engagement with the fence to hold the body member in position without fasteners, anda short extruded coupler member for covering said exterior surfaces of the joint between abutting ends of adjacent body members and extending along said closed bottoms.
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Abstract
A generally "U" shaped self adhering plastic extrusion is firmly fitted to the bottom portion of a chain link or wooden fence without fasteners. Upstanding walls of the elongated plastic body are tapered towards the center having a neck for accepting the fence and a curved bottom to provide a channel on each side to rapidly drain off water. The tapered walls grip the fence in frictional engagement to hold the body member in place. The assembly includes short coupler members shaped to slide longitudinally in close frictional engagement over the outer surface of the body members where abutting ends are found. Couplers help secure the body members in place and cover the joint. The raised central ridge running along the length of the bottom positions the edge protector with respect to the bottom of the fence and holds the bottom of the fence elevated above drainage channels to protect the fence from moisture or termite damage.
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23 Claims
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1. A self attaching fence trim edge protector installable on a pre-existing fence, comprising:
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an elongated shaped resilient plastic body member formed by extrusion; the body member having an interior surface and an exterior surface and a closed bottom and inwardly angled upstanding opposed side portions extending from the bottom and terminating in an open narrow neck portion adapted for gripping the bottom edge portion of a fence so that the bottom edge of a fence can be inserted into the neck with the side portions spread apart in gripping engagement with the fence to hold the body member in position without fasteners, and a short extruded coupler member for covering said exterior surfaces of the joint between abutting ends of adjacent body members and extending along said closed bottoms. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A self attaching fence trim edge protector installable on a pre-existing fence, comprising:
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an elongated shaped resilient plastic body member formed by extrusion; the body member having a closed bottom and upstanding opposed side portions extending from the bottom and terminating in an open narrow neck portion adapted for being spread apart to receive the bottom edge portion of a fence so that the side portions of the body member grip the bottom edge portion of the fence to hold the body member in position without fasteners; the closed bottom being formed to have one or more longitudinally extending drain channels to allow water to rapidly escape and a longitudinally extending ridge for positioning the lower edge portion of a fence above said drain channels to prevent deterioration and freeze damage caused by water; and a short coupler member for covering the joint between abutting ends of adjacent body members, the coupler member having an internal cross-sectional surface profile to match an external surface profile of the body member so as to slip over and engage the body member, or the abutting ends of two body members, in close frictional engagement with the coupler member. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A self attaching fence trim edge protector installable on a preexisting fence, comprising:
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an elongated shaped resilient plastic body member formed by extrusion; the body member having a closed bottom and inwardly angled upstanding opposed side portions extending from the bottom and terminating in an open narrow neck portion adapted for gripping the bottom edge portion of a fence so that the bottom edge of a fence can be inserted into the neck with the side portions spread apart in gripping engagement with the fence to hold the body member in position without fasteners; the closed bottom formed to have one or more longitudinally extending drain channels in order to allow any water entering through the neck to rapidly escape in order to prevent deterioration or freeze damage caused by water; and the inside of the bottom having a longitudinally extending ridge for positioning the lower edge of a fence a controlled distance above said drain channels in order to prevent deterioration. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A self attaching fence trim edge protector installable on a preexisting fence, comprising:
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an elongated shaped resilient plastic body member formed by extrusion; the body member having a closed bottom and inwardly angled upstanding opposed side portions extending from the bottom and terminating in an open narrow neck portion adapted for gripping the bottom edge portion of a fence so that the bottom edge of a fence can be inserted into the neck with the side portions spread apart in gripping engagement with the fence to hold the body member in position without fasteners; the closed bottom formed to have one or more longitudinally extending drain channels in order to allow any water entering through the neck to rapidly escape in order to prevent deterioration or freeze damage caused by water; and a short extruded coupler member for covering the joint between abutting ends of adjacent body members. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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