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  Fence assembly with projected lightUSPTO Application #: 20080099751Title: Fence assembly with projected light Abstract: A fence assembly with solar power light includes a plurality of transverse members and a plurality of posts. The posts are made of light transmitting material. By inserting the protrusions at the transverse members into the openings of the posts, the transverse members are connected to the posts. A solar panel is mounted to the top surface of each of the transverse members for collecting solar energy to power the light emitting elements in the transverse member and to charge a rechargeable battery. Alternatively, cold cathode tubes and light bulbs are used as the lighting devices instead of the light emitting elements. The cold cathode tubes are mounted to the bottom side of each of the posts. Power is obtained from external power source and supplied via a voltage adapter to the cold cathode tubes. (end of abstract)
Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee - Ellicott City, MD, US Inventor: Hsien-Te Chen USPTO Applicaton #: 20080099751 - Class: 256 19 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080099751. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention relates to fencing, and more particularly pertains to a fence assembly with solar power light that utilizes electricity generated by solar power to illuminate. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]Fence is mostly made of wood. It is stuck to the soil or ground to form a boundary for raising animals or for gardening. Currently, fence is also used for decoration or to define a private area to prevent unauthorized entrances. Because of the expensive cost of woody fence, more and more people prefer synthetic fences. There are many kinds of synthetic fences in the market, which are made of materials other than wood, e.g. plastic. The synthetic fences are light, easy to assemble or disassemble and require low maintenance. Moreover, it is not needed to paint the fences and they are rigid to prevent decay. Further, accessories, such as light fixtures, receptacles, and security devices can be incorporated to the fences to provide particular functions. [0003]A fence generally comprises a number of posts and stringers. One stringer is transversely placed between two adjacent posts. By connecting the posts and stringers, a continuous wall is formed. The stringers are usually fastened to the posts by engagement. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,357,000, a molded plastic fence section is disclosed. Each section is capable of being locked to an adjacent identical section to make up a continuous fence. Each fence section includes a pair of substantially parallel stringers. A plurality of pickets is formed integral with the stringers. The pickets are substantially perpendicular to the stringers and are placed into the earth. [0004]Since a fence is generally used at outdoors, lighting is practically required. Some of the commercially available fencing products provide lights for illumination, using cables or wires running between adjacent posts to supply electricity. An illuminated fence system is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,887,856. The illuminated fence system includes a plurality of elongate vertical posts and elongate horizontal cross members formed of hollow modular prefabricated plastic. Each of the vertical posts has an aperture formed on a side with a light generating means disposed in the aperture. The light generating means includes light bulbs, florescent tubes and fiber optics means. It is found that such a structure increases the manufacture cost and maintenance cost. The wires are susceptible to damage and electricity leakage may happen, especially after the fence has been used over a long period of time. Also, the power consumption of the lights is tremendous. Disadvantageously, it costs a lot of money for keeping the lights on. It is also noted that the appearances of the fences are quite simple and ordinary. [0005]Therefore, it is desired to have a fence that is easy to use and can provide high intensity illumination economically and has beautiful appearance. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006]In view of the foregoing disadvantages in the conventional fences, an object of the present invention is to provide a fence assembly comprising a plurality of posts and transverse members. The posts and the transverse members are connected by inserting the protrusions at the transverse members to the openings of the posts. It is easy to assemble the fence assembly to form a boundary or to disassemble the fence assembly for storage. [0007]Another object of the present invention is to provide a fence assembly forming of posts and transverse members. The posts are designed to have attractive appearance to add fun to the user. [0008]A further object of the invention is to provide a fence assembly with solar power light. A solar panel is mounted for collecting solar energy which is converted to electricity. The electricity is supplied to power the lighting devices for illumination and to charge a rechargeable battery which can provide electricity to the light emitting elements when solar energy is insufficient. No external power source is required and no wire or cable is needed for supplying electricity from external power source. The expense for running the lighting device can be completely saved. [0009]A yet further object of the present invention is to provide a fence assembly with solar power light. The fence assembly comprises a plurality of posts and transverse members, wherein the posts are made of light transmitting material. Light is projected from the light emitting elements of the transverse members to the posts that make the posts look brilliant. [0010]Another object of the present invention is to provide a fence assembly that uses cold cathode tubes for lighting. [0011]To achieve the above objects, in accordance with the present invention, there is provided a fence assembly with solar power light. The fence assembly comprises a plurality of posts and transverse members. The posts are made of light transmitting material. By inserting the protrusions at the transverse members into the openings of the posts, the transverse members are connected to the posts. A solar panel is mounted to the top surface of each of the transverse members for collecting solar energy to power the light emitting elements in the transverse member and to charge a rechargeable battery. The electricity of the rechargeable battery is supplied to the light emitting elements by pushing the switch connecting to the circuit board when solar energy is insufficient. [0012]Alternatively, cold cathode tubes and light bulbs are used as the lighting devices instead of the light emitting elements. The cold cathode tubes are mounted to the bottom side of each of the posts. Power is obtained from external power source and supplied via a voltage adapter to the cold cathode tubes. [0013]These and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art, from a reading of the following brief description of the drawings, the detailed description of the preferred embodiment, and the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fence assembly with solar power light constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention; [0015]FIG. 2 is a disassembled perspective view of the fence assembly with solar power light of FIG. 1; [0016]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a transverse member of the present invention; [0017]FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing the transverse member of FIG. 3; [0018]FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing the transverse member constructed in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention; [0019]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fence assembly with solar power light constructed in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention; [0020]FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a fence assembly with solar power light constructed in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading... 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