IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0277721
(2002-10-21)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Kroy Building Products, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
7 인용 특허 :
44 |
초록
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A fence rail bracket system. The bracket system may include a bracket with an open end for receiving a fence rail, a retention clip for attaching the rail to the bracket, and a cap for covering the open end of the bracket. The bracket may attach to a wall or post and the fence rail may be slid into
A fence rail bracket system. The bracket system may include a bracket with an open end for receiving a fence rail, a retention clip for attaching the rail to the bracket, and a cap for covering the open end of the bracket. The bracket may attach to a wall or post and the fence rail may be slid into the open end of the bracket. The retention clip may attach the bracket to the fence rail and prevent the rail from sliding out of the bracket. The cap may be removably attached to the bracket to conceal the hardware used in the system for a more aesthetically pleasing look.
대표청구항
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1. An assembly for attaching a fence rail to a support structure, said assembly comprising:a bracket configured to be attached to said support structure and to receive said fence rail therein; a retention clip for attaching to said fence rail and to said bracket; and a cap for removable attachment t
1. An assembly for attaching a fence rail to a support structure, said assembly comprising:a bracket configured to be attached to said support structure and to receive said fence rail therein; a retention clip for attaching to said fence rail and to said bracket; and a cap for removable attachment to said bracket; wherein said cap covers said retention clip when said cap is attached to said bracket and said bracket is attached to said support structure, such that said retention clip is hidden from view; wherein said retention clip comprises a first portion comprising a wall, said wall having an aperture formed therein to define opposing resilient prongs. 2. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising means for attaching said bracket to said support structure.3. The assembly of claim 2, wherein said means for attaching said bracket to said support structure comprises at least one opening in said bracket for receiving a fastener.4. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said bracket comprises a back wall.5. The assembly of claim 4, wherein said bracket further comprises a first wall, a second wall and a bottom wall disposed on said back wall for receiving said fence rail.6. An assembly for attaching a fence rail to a support structure, said assembly comprising:a bracket configured to be attached to said support structure and to receive said fence rail therein; a retention clip for attaching to said fence rail and to said bracket; and a cap for removable attachment to said bracket; wherein said cap covers said retention clip when said cap is attached to said bracket and said bracket is attached to said support structure, such that said retention clip is hidden from view; wherein said bracket comprises a back wall; and wherein said bracket comprises a catch disposed on said back wall for engagement with said retention clip. 7. The assembly of claim 6, wherein said catch comprises at least one complementary tooth.8. The assembly of claim 6, wherein said back wall comprises a recessed area surrounding said catch to form a space for receiving said retention clip.9. The assembly of claim 5, wherein said first wall and said second wall each comprise a groove for engagement with said cap.10. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said opposing resilient prongs each have at least one tooth formed thereon for engaging said bracket.11. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said retention clip further comprises a second portion, said second portion having means for attaching said retention clip to said fence rail.12. The assembly of claim 11, wherein said means for attaching said retention clip to said fence rail comprises an opening in said retention clip for receiving a fastener.13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein said opening in said retention clip is substantially oval shaped.14. The assembly of claim 12, wherein said second portion further comprises a recessed area surrounding said opening for receiving said fastener.15. The assembly of claim 11, wherein said first portion and said second portion form a substantial “L” shape.16. The assembly of claim 1, wherein said cap comprises a top wall and opposing side walls.17. The assembly of claim 16, wherein said opposing side walls comprise ridges for engaging with said bracket.18. An assembly for attaching a fence rail to a support structure, said assembly comprising:a bracket configured to be attached to said support structure and to receive said fence rail therein, said bracket including a catch; a retention clip for attaching to said fence rail to attach said fence rail to said bracket, said retention clip having at least one resilient prong for receiving said catch; and a cap for removable attachment to said bracket, wherein said cap covers said retention clip when said cap is attached to said bracket and said bracket is attached to said support structure, such that said retention clip is hidden from view; wherein said at least one resilient prong is configured to deflect to receive said catch and fasten said fence rail to said bracket. 19. The assembly of claim 18, further comprising means for attaching said bracket to said support structure.20. The assembly of claim 19, wherein said means for attaching said bracket to said support structure comprises at least one opening in said bracket for receiving a fastener.21. The assembly of claim 18, wherein said bracket comprises a back wall.22. The assembly of claim 21, wherein said bracket further comprises a first wall, a second wall and a bottom wall disposed on a front side of said back wall for receiving said fence rail.23. The assembly of claim 22, wherein said catch is disposed on a rear side of said back wall.24. The assembly of claim 18, wherein said resilient prong comprises at least one tooth and said catch comprises at least one complementary tooth.25. The assembly of claim 21, wherein said back wall comprises a recessed area surrounding said catch to form a space for receiving said retention clip.26. An assembly for attaching a fence rail to a support structure, said assembly comprising:a bracket configured to be attached to said support structure and to receive said fence rail therein, said bracket including a catch; and a retention clip for attaching to said fence rail to attach said fence rail to said bracket, said retention clip having at least one resilient prong for receiving said catch; wherein said at least one resilient prong is configured to deflect to receive said catch and fasten said fence rail to said bracket; wherein said bracket comprises a back wall; wherein said bracket further comprises a first wall, a second wall and a bottom wall disposed on a front side of said back wall for receiving said fence rail; wherein said first wall and said second wall each comprise a groove for engagement with a cap. 27. The assembly of claim 18, wherein said retention clip comprises a first portion comprising a wall, said wall having an aperture formed therein to define said at least one resilient prong.28. The assembly of claim 27, wherein said retention clip further comprises a second portion, said second portion having means for attaching said retention clip to said fence rail.29. The assembly of claim 28, wherein said means for attaching said retention clip to said fence rail comprises an opening in said retention clip for receiving a fastener.30. The assembly of claim 29, wherein said opening in said retention clip is substantially oval shaped.31. The assembly of claim 28, wherein said second portion further comprises a recessed area surrounding said opening for receiving said fastener.32. The assembly of claim 28, wherein said first portion and said second portion form a substantial “L” shape.33. The assembly of claim 18, wherein said cap comprises a top wall and opposing side walls.34. The assembly of said opposing claim 33, wherein said opposing side walls comprise ridges for engaging with said bracket.35. An assembly for attaching a fence rail to a support structure, said assembly comprising:a bracket configured to be attached to said support structure and to receive said fence rail therein, wherein said bracket comprises a back wall, and wherein said bracket further comprises a first side wall, a second side wall and a bottom wall disposed on said back wall for receiving said fence rail; a retention clip for attaching to said fence rail and to said bracket; a cap for removable attachment to said bracket; means for attaching said bracket to said support structure, wherein said means for attaching said bracket to said support structure comprises at least one opening in said bracket for receiving a first fastener; wherein said bracket further comprises a catch disposed on said back wall for engagement with said retention clip; wherein said catch comprises at least one complementary tooth; wherein said back wall comprises a recessed area surrounding said catch to form a space for receiving said retention clip; wherein said first side wall and said second side wall each comprise a groove for engagement with said cap; wherein said retention clip comprises a first portion having an aperture formed therein to define opposing resilient prongs; wherein said opposing resilient prongs each have at least one tooth formed thereon for engaging said at least one complementary tooth; wherein said retention clip further comprises a second portion, said second portion having means for attaching said retention clip to said fence rail; wherein said means for attaching said retention clip to said fence rail comprises an opening in said retention clip for receiving a second fastener; wherein said opening in said retention clip is substantially oval shaped; wherein said second portion of said retention clip further comprises a recessed area surrounding said opening in said retention clip for receiving said second fastener; wherein said first portion of said retention clip and said second portion of said retention clip form a substantial “L” shape; wherein said cap comprises a top wall and opposing side walls; wherein said opposing side walls in said cap comprise ridges for engaging with said groove in said first side wall and said second side wall of said bracket; and wherein said cap covers said second portion of said retention clip when said retention clip is attached to said fence rail and said fence rail is attached to said bracket and said cap is attached to said bracket, such that said second portion of said retention clip is hidden from view. 36. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention clip further comprises an L-shaped cross section.37. An assembly for attaching a fence rail to a support structure, said assembly comprising:a bracket configured to be attached to said support structure and to receive said fence rail therein; a retention clip for attaching to said fence rail and to said bracket; and a cap for removable attachment to said bracket; wherein said cap covers said retention clip when said cap is attached to said bracket and said bracket is attached to said support structure, such that said retention clip is hidden from view; wherein the retention clip further comprises an L-shaped cross section and at least one resilient prong for engaging the brackets; and wherein the retention clip further comprises an aperture formed therein, said aperture being defined by an aperture perimeter and wherein the at least one resilient prong further comprises two opposing resilient prongs, said prongs collectively having two pairs of opposing teeth formed thereon as part of the aperture perimeter. 38. The assembly of claim 1, wherein the resilient prongs possess elastic memory.39. The assembly of claim 18, wherein the resilient prongs possess elastic memory to more firmly receive said catch and fasten said fence rail to said bracket.40. An assembly for attaching a fence rail to a support structure, said assembly comprising:a bracket configured to be attached to said support structure and to receive said fence rail therein, said bracket including a catch; and a retention clip for attaching to said fence rail to attach said fence rail to said bracket, said retention clip having at least one resilient prong for receiving said catch; wherein said at least one resilient prong is configured to deflect to receive said catch and fasten said fence rail to said bracket; wherein said retention clip comprises a first portion comprising a wall, said wall having an aperture formed therein to define said at least one resilient prong; and wherein the aperture is defined by an aperture perimeter and wherein the at least one resilient prong further comprises two opposing resilient prongs, said prongs collectively having two pairs of opposing teeth formed thereon as part of the aperture perimeter.
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