GB2451335A

GB2451335A - Protective covers for fence posts and gravel boards

Info

Publication number: GB2451335A
Application number: GB0813293A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Colin Maher; Chris O'toole
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-07-24
Filing date: 2008-07-21
Publication date: 2009-01-28
Anticipated expiration: 2028-07-21
Also published as: GB0721136D0; GB0714414D0; GB2451335B; GB0813293D0

Abstract

A selection of covers fit to existing concrete posts (fig.1), base panels and to the tops of the fencing panels using a clip arrangement (fig.19). The post cover masks the front face, the sides, the top of the post, and the angular faces of the inner channel in which the panel sits. The base panel covers the top edge and the front face of the panel and is slotted between the top of the base panel and the bottom of a wooden fence panel. Inner strips may also be positioned within the inner channels that receive the wooden panels. The covers may be temporarily applied to protect the concrete posts and base panels while the wooden panels are painted or treated using a brush or spraying; Additionally the covers may be applied permanently to protect the posts and base panels from the elements and to provide a decorative finish.

Description

Continuation sheets of this form 14 in total

Description

Claim(s) Abstract Drawing Sheets 1 to 7

Description:

Fence-Pal Disposable provides protection of the fence post, base panel and the area behind a fence panel Fence-Pat Permanent provides a separate decorative solution for the posts and base panel.

Fence-Pal Disposable This Fence-Pal Disposable invention addresses the problems associated with the application of liquid coatings upon wooden fencing panels held within concrete posts and base panel fencing systems.

1) PROBLEM -The first problem is that when applying a liquid coating to wooden slot in fence panels fitted between posts and on top of a base panel, it is desirable that the liquid does not make contact with the fencing post, base panel or migrate over into the area behind the fence This is particularly difficult to prevent if using a spray method which is quick to apply, but cannot be applied accurately enough to prevent the post, base panel and in some cases items behind the fence coming in contact with the applied liquid. Instead the panel may have to be removed from between the fence posts and when completed and dry, it is refitted.

A further problem is that this can be require 2 people to lift the panel the full height of the post before it can be removed and can prove difficult as the panel is heavy and difficult to lift out due to the tight fit between the posts. This could be particularly hazardous as the weight can cause personal injury. In windy conditions the wind can catch the panel and may result in damage to the panel or property around it.

SOLUTION -The solution to the first problem is the Fence-Pal Disposable which is provided as a disposable and recyclable product comprising of: * POST COVER -It may be between 0.6 and 3m long, when fitted to the post it S. comprises of a sheet member dimensioned to fit the elongated main face, secondary side faces and thirdly the angled converging faces at the rear of the main face, providing a wrap around coverage. It may have a fixing means such as a clip or the * . . like. S. *

* POST CORNER COVER -It may be between 0.6 and 3m long. It comprises of a e sheet member dimensioned to fit a corner post and when fitted to the post between two fence panels converging at a right angle, it provides a wrap around coverage : .. which substantially covers four faces of the post. It may have a fixing means such as a clip or the like.

* BASE PANEL COVER -It may be between 0.lm and 2.5m in overall length and when fitted to the base panel the cover comprises of a sheet member dimensioned to fit the elongated main face and secondary top face of the base panel.

* TOP COVER -It may be between O.lm and 2.5m in overall length and when fitted to the top of the fence panel it may have fixing means such as clips and the like. Such clips may fit to the top of the fence panel and enable the top cover to be fitted to the top of the fence panel. The top cover comprises of a sheet member with three cut outs upon the lower edge to recess the clips when fitted, dimensioned to fit on top of the fence panel, between the posts, with secondary side faces protruding forward.

* INNER CHANNEL STRIP -It is dimensioned to fit the inner channel of a concrete fence post and comprises of elongated sheet strips, which when fitted are positioned within the fence post channel between the upper and lower battens of the fence panel When each cover is fitted, they may independently and collectively protect the surface areas of the post, base panel and an area behind the fence from coming into contact with the applied liquid.

Embodiments of the Fence-Pal Disposable design will now be described by example only with reference to the following schematic drawings denoted sheets 1, 2 & 3 of 7, which detail the component drawings of the design, a visual description of how they are fitted and the various designs of the product to fit the various post types, which are also shown.

The Fence-Pal design fits to the post, the base panel and the fence panel. The Fence-Pal post cover is wrapped around the concrete post from one side around the front face and around the other side (see figure 1). The Fence-Pal top is fitted to the top of the fence panel with clips (see fIgure 3). Fence-Pal base cover fits to the concrete base panels sliding under the fence panel and fitting flush to the face of the base panel.

Figure 1 is a perspective view detailing how the Fence-Pal post cover and corner post cover is fitted to the fence post Figure 2 is a perspective view detailing how the Fence-Pal post cover clips are fitted to the fence pal post cover and post Figure 3 is a perspective view detailing how the Fence-Pal top cover clips are fitted to the top cover and the top cover and clips to the fence.

Figure 4 is a perspective view detailing how the Fence-Pal inner channel strip is fitted to the fence post Figure 5 is a front view of the post cover Figure 6 is a top view of the post cover when folded into position.

Figure 7 is a front view of the base panel.

Figure 8 is an end view of the base panel when folded into position.

Figure 9 is a front view of top cover showing cut outs to the bottom edge * * Figure 10 is a top view of top cover when folded into position.

Figure 11 is a front view of the inner channel strip Figure 12 is a front view of the corner post cover.

Figure 13 is a top view of the corner post cover when folded into position Figure 14 is a side view of the top cover clip.

Figure 15 is a front view of the top cover clip.

* Figure 16 is a rear view of the top cover clip.

Figure 17 is a top view of the top cover clip.

* Figure 18 is a bottom view of the top cover clip Figure 19 is a top view of the fence post clip.

: *, Figure 20 is a front view of the fence post clip. *.*

* Fence-Pal Permanent The Fence-Pal Permanent invention provides a decorative and protective cover to concrete fencing posts and base panels within a fencing system.

2) PROBLEM -The second problem is that the appearance of the fence post and panel over time becomes less pleasing on the eye, but also degradation to the structure of the post and base panel may occur, affecting both structural and decorative aspects.

SOLUTION -The solution to the second problem is the permanent Fence-Pal which may be made of a plastic material and may have a texture to the surface and attractive design, colouring and pattern to the visible surfaces comprising of.

* POST COVER -It may be between 0.6 and 3m long, when fitted to the post it comprises of a sheet member dimensioned to fit the elongated main face, secondary side faces and thirdly the angled converging faces at the rear of the main face, providing a wrap around coverage substantially covering five faces of the post. It may have a fixing means such as a clip or the like encompassed in the design.

* POST CORNER COVER -It may be between 0.6 and 3m long. It comprises of a sheet member dimensioned to fit a corner post and when fitted to the post between two fence panels converging at a right angle, it provides a wrap around coverage which substantially covers four faces of the post. It may have a fixing means such as a clip or the like.

* POST COVER CAP -It is dimensioned to fit on top of the end of the post cover having an elongated main face, secondary side faces, thirdly the converging angular faces behind the main face and fourthly the top has angled faces up to a point, dome or the like. The cap is secured to the top of the post cover using a fixing means such as a clip or the like on both side faces.

* POST COVER CORNER CAP -It is dImensioned to fit on top of the end of a corner post cover having an elongated main faces and secondary the converging angular faces thirdly the top has angled faces up to a point, dome or the like. The cap is secured to the top of the post cover using a fixing means such as a clip or the like on both side faces.

* POST COVER CAP FOR ACCESSORY ATTACHMENT -It is dimensioned to fit on top of the end of the post cover having an elongated main face, secondary side faces, thirdly the converging angular faces behind the main face and fourthly the top has angled faces up to a point, dome or the like. From the centre of the main face of the cap an elongated flat bracket extends down in front of the main face of the post cover. The flat bracket has a clip arrangement or the like positioned at the bottom of * ** the bracket front face to enable the attachment of accessories which are clipped on to the bracket. The cap is secured to the top of the post cover using a fixing means such as a clip or the like on both side faces.

* POST COVER CAP JOINER -It is dimensioned to engage the upper angular edges converging at the top of the post within an undercut within the face of the joiner, when *: * a post cap is fitted within the front and rear of the joiner secured the two caps within the undercut * ,* * INNER CHANNEL STRIP -It is dimensioned to fit the inner channel of a concrete * fence post and comprises of elongated sheet strips which may be made of a plastics * material and may have a texture to the surface and attractive design, colouring, * * pattern to the visible surfaces. When fitted they are positioned within the fence post channel between the upper and lower battens of the fence panel Embodiments of the Fence-Pal Permanent design will now be described by example only with reference to the following schematic drawings denoted sheets 4, 5, 6 & 7 of 7, which detail the component drawings of the design, a visual description of how they are fitted and the various designs of the product to fit the various post types, which are also shown.

The Fence-Pal design fits to the posts and the base panel and consequently they are both shown also. The Fence-Pal covers fit to the fence posts and the base panel. The Fence-Pal post cover slides on to concrete posts from the top of the post (see fig 21) and the base panel cover fits to the concrete base panels sliding under the fence panel and fitting flush to the face of the base panel Figure 2lis a perspective view detailing how the Fence-Pal post cover and corner cover are fitted to the post.

Figure 22 is a perspective view detailing how the Fence-Pal post cap and corner cap are fitted Figure 23 is a perspective view detailing how the Fence-Pal post cap joiner is fitted to join two fence caps.

Figure 24 is a perspective view detailing how the Fence-Pal inner strip is fitted to the post.

Figure 25 is a front view of the post cover Figure 26 is a top view of the post cover.

Figure 27 is a side view of the post cover.

Figure 28 is a front view of the base panel.

Figure 29 is a top view of the base panel cover.

Figure 30 is a side view of the base panel cover.

Figure 31 is a front view of the corner post cover.

Figure 32 is the top view of the corner post cover.

Figure 33 details of the surface finish and effects Figure 34 is a front view of the inner channel cover Figure 35 is a top view of a standard post cover cap.

Figure 36 is a front view of a standard post cover cap Figure 37 is a side view of a standard post cover cap.

Figure 38 is a top view of the accessory post cover cap.

Figure 39 is a front view of the accessory post cover cap.

Figure 40 is a side view of the accessory post cover cap.

Figure 41 is a top view of a corner post cover cap.

Figure 42 is a front view of a corner post cover cap.

Figure 43 is a side view of a corner post cover cap.

Figure 44 is a top view of a post cap joiner.

Figure 45 is an end view of a post cap joiner.

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Claims

Claim(s) Fence-Pal Disposable 1 A fence post cover comprising of a disposable sheet matenal creased to wrap around the contour of a concrete fence post to cover at least five sides of the fence post ensuring that the main sides and angled faces of the concrete post are protected from coming into contact with the applied liquid.

2. A fence base panel cover comprising of a disposable sheet material creased to wrap around the front face and top face of the base panel ensuring that the main face and top face of the concrete base panel are protected and when fitted the vertical ends of the main face fit behind the post covers protecting the base panel from coming into contact with the applied liquid.

3 A fence panel top cover comprising of a disposable sheet material, which is attached to the top of the fence panel with clips.

4, A fence post cover according to Claim I wherein the sheet member is creased along the length in four places to enable the forming of a main front face, two secondary side faces that will extend in a plane at an angle within a range of 0° to 180° and thirdly two converung angular faces that will extend in a plane at an angle within a range of 00 to 180 to the plane of the main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements 5. A fence post corner cover compnstng of a disposable sheet material creased to wrap around the contour of a concrete fence post to cover at least four sides of the fence post ensuring that the main sides and angled faces of the concrete post are protected from coming into contact with the applied liquid.

6. A fence post inner channel cover comprising of a disposable sheet material dimensioned to fit the exposed area of the inner channel of a fence post ensuring that the post is protected from coming into contact with the applied liquid.

7. A fence post cover according to any preceding claim wherein the fence post cover is between O.6m and 3m long and/or between 0.09m and 0.15gm wide and when folded covers the front face, two side faces and two angular converging faces according to Claim 1 or Claim 4.

8. A fence base panel cover according to Claim 2 wherein the sheet member is creased along the length to enable the forming of a main front face and a secondary top face * ** that will extend in a plane at an angle within a range of 00 to 180° to the plane of the ****** main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements.

9. A fence top cover according to Claim 3 wherein the sheet member is creased at both ends to enable the forming of a main front face and two secondary side faces that extend forward in a plane at an angle within a range of 0° to 180° to the plane of the main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements and when fitted, the ends * are positioned adjacent to the secondary side face of the post cover at each end of the top cover.

* 10 A fence top cover operably attaches to the substantially uhshaped clips as the fixing means according to Claim 3 or Claim 9 wherein the fixing means may operably : *** engage the top of the fence panel adapting the fence panel to enable the fitting of the top cover.

*....: 11. A fence post top cover according to Claim 3 or 9, wherein the bottom edge has three * cut outs positioned at the centre and equally spaced either side of the centre enabling the top cover to operably engage and locate the top cover fixing clips.

12. A fence post cover retaining clip which may or may not be used, when fitted to the cover according to Claim 1, Claim 4 or Claim 7.

13. A fence post corner cover 0.6m and 3m long and/or between 0.09m and 0.1 50m wide according to Claim 5 wherein the sheet member is creased to enable the forming of two main front faces and two secondary converging angular side faces within a range of 0° to 180° to the plane of the main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements.

14. A fence post cover, base panel cover, top cover and clips substantially as described above by reference to Figures 1 to 20 within the drawing sheets 1, 2, & 3 of 7 Fence-Pal Permanent I A fence post cover comprising of a sheet member dimensioned to wrap around the contour of a fence post to cover the exposed sides of the post ensuring that the main front, sides and angled faces of the concrete post are covered.
2. A fence base panel cover comprising of a sheet member dimensioned to wrap around the front face and top face of the base panel ensuring that the main face and top face of the base panel are covered and when fitted the ends of the main face fit behind the post covers.
3. A fence post corner cover comprising of a sheet material dimensioned to wrap around the contour of a concrete fence post to cover at least four sides of the fence post ensuring that the two main sides and secondary converging angular faces of the concrete post are covered.
4. A fence post inner channel cover comprising of a sheet member dimensioned to fit the exposed area of the inner channel of a fence post ensuring that the post is covered.
5. A fence post cover cap mounted on top of the post cover comprising of front skirt elongating sideways to traverse the main face and a side skirt extending outwardly from the main face to traverse and clip to the sides of the fence post cover while the top front, side, angular and inner channel faces converge up to a crown.
6. A fence post corner cover cap mounted on top of the post corner cover comprising of front skirt elongating sideways to traverse the two main faces and clip to the main faces of the fence post corner cover while the top main and angular converging and inner channel faces converge up to a crown.
7. A fence post cover cap mounted on top of the post cover comprising of front skirt and a fiat member extending down from the front skirt at 900 from the skirt edge, wherein there is a clip arrangement on the lower front face comprising of a fixing means which may be adapted and operably engaged to the attachment means which may be an accessory attached to the post cover cap.
8. A fence post cover according to Claim I wherein the sheet member is formed along * ** the length in four places to form of a main front face, two secondary side faces that **** will extend in a plane at an angle within a range of 85° to 950 and thirdly two converging angular faces that will extend in a plane at an angle within a range of 52° to 62° to the plane of the main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements.
9. A fence base panel cover according to Claim 2 wherein the sheet member is formed along the length to enable the forming of a main front face and a secondary top face : that will extend in a plane at an angle within a range of 85° to 950 to the plane of the * main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements.

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10. A fence post cap according to Claim 5 wherein a main front skirt elongated sideways and two secondary side face that will extend away from the front face in a plane at an : ** e angle within a range of 85° to 95° to the plane of the main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements.

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11. A fence post corner cap having a clip arrangement within the inner side faces wherein * the fence post cap has a fixing means to attach the fence post cap to the post cover.
12. A fence post cap according to Claim 5 wherein a main front skirt elongated sideways and two secondary side face that will extend away from the front face in a plane at an angle within a range of 500 to 65° to the plane of the main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements.
13. A fence post cap according to Claim 5 having a clip arrangement within the inner side faces wherein the fence post cap has a fixing means to attach the fence post cap to the post cover.
14. A fence post corner cap according to Claim 6 having a clip arrangement within the inner side faces wherein the fence post corner cap has a fixing means to attach the fence post cap to the post corner cover
15. A fence post cover according to any preceding claim wherein the fence post cover is between 0 6m and 3m long and/or between 0.09m and 0.1 50m wide and forms a front face, two side faces and two angular faces according to Claim 1 or Claim 4.
16. A fence post corner cover according to Claim 3 wherein the sheet member is formed along the length in two places to form two main front faces at right angles to each other. Two secondary converging angular faces that will extend in a plane at an angle within a range of 52° to 62° to the plane of the main face in accordance with the dimensional requirements.
17. A fence cap joiner wherein the joiner comprises of a generally V' shaped attachment which may be operably engaged to the post cover caps as the fixing means to operably join the post cover caps
18. A fence post cover, base panel cover and top cover substantially as descnbed above by reference to Figures 21 to 46 within the drawing sheets 4, 5, 6, & 7 of 7. * S. * S * * .5 S*. S * S * .5S * S S

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