Fences inventions 06/06

20060131551 - Retractable barrier: A retractable barrier (10) includes an elongate housing (12) having a first end (14), a second end (16), and a slotted opening (18) extending between the first end (14) and the second end (16). A substrate support (20) is rotatably mounted within the housing (12). A barrier substrate (22) is...

20060131552 - Methods and apparatus for fencing and other structures: An improved method and apparatus for fencing and other outdoor structures that allow the structure to be changed or adjusted to modify the function, use or appearance of the structure. The structure can be adjusted into a selected position and releasably secured, or portions can be changed to modify the...

20060124912 - Compact privacy fence kit including mating fence components and a kit storage and transport case: A compact privacy fence kit for serial temporary use at different locations which includes a case to transport fence components to be assembled and installed to provide a temporary privacy fence assembly, the privacy fence components including, a) a set of rigid fence poles of a generally common length, b)...

20060124913 - Barrier: Disclosed is a flood barrier which, in one embodiment, comprises a resiliently deformable barrier mounted removably via frame members on post footing. At least some embodiments of the barrier may be more rapidly and easily deployable and may be considerably lighter and cheaper to manufacture and yet provide surprising durability...

20060124914 - Baluster aligning apparatus and method: A baluster aligning apparatus and method includes an elongated panel has a front side, a back side, a bottom edge, a top edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. Each of a pair of flanges is attached to and extends away from the front side of the...

20060113516 - Counter-balance weight for a modular safety rail: A counter-balance weight for a modular safety rail includes a solid body of a compact shape which defines a substantially planar major surface which, in use, is intended to rest on a support surface The body defines a substantially linear through-bore for receiving an end of a spacer member. The...

20060113514 - Mounting of tubes: A tubular component (10) is secured to another component (12) by locating part of the tubular component (10) within a tapering recess opening or passage (22), locating a clamping member (26) within the tubular component (10) and securing the clamping member (26) to the said another component (12) to clamp...

20060113515 - Post cover sleeves and spacers therefor: A protective cover for a stanchion or post that includes an upper vessel that may be used as a planter, ashtray, or other purposes, thereby enhancing utility and/or decorative affect....

20060113518 - Method and apparatus for converting a chain link fence: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for use in the conversion of a chain link fence into any new type of fence. The present invention includes removing all of the existing parts of a chain link fence except for the original supporting fence posts, coring or drilling...

20060113517 - Modular fencing system and method for constructing same: The invention is directed to a fence post and a modular fencing system and method that utilizes same. The fence post has an elongated body having an outer wall and at least one elongated channel defined by said outer wall. The elongated channel has opposing sides and an open front....

20060113519 - Retractable barrier system: A retractable barrier system comprises a support member, for example in the form of a housing (10), a spool (14) supported for rotation by the support member, a spring (34) adapted to apply a biassing load to the spool (14), and a skirt (30) arranged to deflect water away from...