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  Form fitting fenceUSPTO Application #: 20070215850Title: Form fitting fence Abstract: A fence system for following the contour of a surface is provided. The system includes a plurality of generally cylindrically shaped slats each having at least one groove and at least one protrusion. The protrusions of each slat is insertable into the grooves of adjacent slats. The slats are movable upwardly and downwardly relative to one another to follow the contour of a surface. (end of abstract) Agent: Wood, Phillips, Katz, Clark & Mortimer - Chicago, IL, US Inventor: Maxwell R. Mitchell USPTO Applicaton #: 20070215850 - Class: 256 24 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070215850. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]This invention pertains to fences, and in more particular applications, to form fitting fences that follow the contours of the ground. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]There are a wide variety of fences used for residential neighborhoods ranging from metal to various types of wood and composites. Depending on the type of material, the fence has to be designed to withstand the environment which includes wind, water and other chemicals. [0003]Metal fences are often galvanized to withstand the environment whereas various treatments are available for wood fences depending on the type of wood. Such treatments available for wood fences include painting, staining, pressure treating and other similar processes. Additionally, wood fences are often installed so that they do not touch the ground as the wood may stay wet longer and proceed to rot faster. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004]In one form, a fence system for following the contours of a surface is provided. The fence system includes a plurality of generally cylindrically shaped slats. Each slat has an upper portion, a lower portion, a body extending between the upper and lower portions, at least one groove extending along the body and at least one protrusion extending outwardly from the body. The protrusion of a first slat is insertable within the groove of a second slat and the protrusion of a third slat is insertable within the groove of the first slat. The protrusions and grooves maintain the slats adjacent one another and permit relative movement of the slats to follow the contours of a surface. [0005]In accordance with one form, the slats are generally right circular cylindrically shaped. [0006]According to one form, the at least one groove and the at least one protrusion are located substantially 180 degrees from one another on the body of each slat. [0007]In yet another form, the at least one groove and the at least one protrusion are located less than 180 degrees from one another to provide a curved fence. [0008]In accordance with one form, each slat comprises a plurality of protrusions. [0009]In one form, each slat comprises a plurality of grooves. [0010]According to one form, the at least one groove has a first width and the at least one protrusion includes an extended portion and a retaining portion. The extended portion having a second width approximately equal the first width and the retaining portion having a third width larger than the first and second widths. [0011]In accordance with one form, each groove includes an insertion opening sized to permit the retaining portion to be inserted within the groove. [0012]In one form, the at least one groove extends the entire length of the body from the upper portion to the lower portion. [0013]According to one form, the protrusions are screws. [0014]In one form, the slats are made of polyvinyl chloride. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015]FIG. 1 is a partial cutaway side view of a fence system for following the contours of the ground; [0016]FIG. 2 is a fragmentary side view indicating portions of slats which may be removed to create a level upper surface; [0017]FIG. 3A is a side view of one embodiment of a groove on a slat; [0018]FIG. 3B is a side view of an alternative groove on a slat which runs the entire length of the slat; [0019]FIG. 4A is a side view of one embodiment of a protrusion for use in a fence system; [0020]FIG. 4B is a side view of an alternative embodiment of a protrusion for use in a fence system; Continue reading... Full patent description for Form fitting fence Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Form fitting fence patent application. Patent Applications in related categories: 20080169455 - Fence attachment system - A fence attachment system includes a fence post clamp, a first anchoring device and an adapter with a second anchoring device for standardized attachment of any type fence panels to any type fence posts, wherein the fence post clamp has for example a ring-shaped configuration and contractible via a straining ... ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Form fitting fence or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Yielding post guardrail safety system incorporating thrie beam guardrail elements Next Patent Application: Solid barrier system Industry Class: Fences ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Form fitting fence patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 1.6651 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Tyco , Unilever , Warner-lambert , 3m |
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