U.S. patent application number 15/167858 was filed with the patent office on 2017-03-23 for retrofit fence panels.
The applicant listed for this patent is Blanca Crawford, Herbert Crawford. Invention is credited to Blanca Crawford, Herbert Crawford.
Application Number | 20170081873 15/167858 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 58276837 |
Filed Date | 2017-03-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170081873 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Crawford; Herbert ; et
al. |
March 23, 2017 |
RETROFIT FENCE PANELS
Abstract
A fence panel for attachment to an existing fence structure that
includes: a front surface; a top border along the front surface; a
first side border; a second side border on each respective side of
the front surface; and a top sleeve extending horizontally from the
top border. A plurality of bolts is preferably adapted to attach
the fence panel onto an existing fence structure. The front surface
includes a brick facade.
Inventors: |
Crawford; Herbert;
(Victorville, CA) ; Crawford; Blanca;
(Victorville, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Crawford; Herbert
Crawford; Blanca |
Victorville
Victorville |
CA
CA |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
58276837 |
Appl. No.: |
15/167858 |
Filed: |
May 27, 2016 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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14857601 |
Sep 17, 2015 |
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15167858 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04H 17/165
20130101 |
International
Class: |
E04H 17/16 20060101
E04H017/16 |
Claims
1. A fence panel for attachment to an existing fence structure
comprising: a. a front surface; b. a top border along the front
surface; c. a first side border on a first side of the front
surface; d. a second side border on a second side of the front
surface; and e. a top sleeve extending horizontally from the top
border, wherein the top sleeve is adapted for placement over a
wooden fence structure; and f. a plurality of bolts adapted to
attach the fence panel onto the existing fence structure.
2. (canceled)
3. The fence panel according to claim 1, where the front surface
includes a brick facade.
4. The fence panel according to claim 1, where the front surface
looks like a stone wall.
5. (canceled)
6. The fence panel according to claim 1, where the fence panel is
waterproof.
7. The fence panel according to claim 6, where the fence panel is
made from one of at least vinyl, plastic, chemically treated
compressed wood or rubber.
8. A system of fence panels to cover a one side of an existing
fence structure comprising: a plurality of fence panels, wherein
each fence panel includes a front surface; a top border along the
front surface; a first side border on a first side of the front
surface; a second side border on a second side of the front
surface; and a top sleeve extending horizontally from the top
border, wherein the top sleeve is adapted for placement over a
wooden fence structure, and each fence panel is aligned adjacent to
one another to cover the existing fence structure.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO OTHER APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation in part to U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 14/857,601 filed on Sep. 17, 2015.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to a panel covering that fits
over an already existing fence or wall, thereby providing a
different and improved look to a lawn barrier.
[0004] Description of Related Art
[0005] Homeowners are continuously looking for ways to improve the
functionality and aesthetic appearance of their homes. A common
outdoor addition or improvement is a fence to surround and create a
barrier between neighboring lawns. When a new fence is erected
neighboring homeowners must plan and decide what type of fence they
want built, because each fence has two faces that is viewed and
enjoyed on all sides of the enveloped lawn. Once decisions are made
the construction and installation are performed to create a
beneficial land barrier.
[0006] After some time the fence may wear or a new homeowner may
want to change the look. When improvements are necessary or a new
look is desired all of the surrounding neighbors must be consulted
to decide look and costs. This is often time consuming and costly
to get everyone to agree and contribute to the financial burden. If
a consensus is not met, then the fence will simply remain as is
unless one person decides and pays for everything.
[0007] Therefore it would be beneficial in the art to provide a way
to change the look of a fence without having to completely destroy
an old fence in order to erect a new one. It would also be
desirable in the art to provide a customizable way to enable a
homeowner to change their side of the fence without the costs
associated with building a new one.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior
art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a
retrofit fence panel for attachment to an existing fence,
configured to include all of the advantages of the prior art, and
to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.
[0009] Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to
provide a panel with the appearance of a wood panel fence or a
brick wall that attaches to an already existing fence, thereby
changing the entire look of the existing wall.
[0010] To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present
invention, a fence panel for attachment to an existing fence
structure that includes: a front surface; a top border along the
front surface; a first side border; a second side border on each
respective side of the front surface; and a top sleeve extending
horizontally from the top border. A plurality of bolts is
preferably adapted to attach the fence panel onto an existing fence
structure. The front surface includes a brick facade.
[0011] These together with other aspects of the present invention,
along with the various features of novelty that characterize the
present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims
annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a
better understanding of the present invention, its operating
advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses,
reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and
descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary
embodiments of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The advantages and features of the present invention will
become better understood with reference to the following detailed
description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols,
and in which:
[0013] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a retrofit fence panel
with mounting bolts in accordance with the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 2 depicts a reverse view of the retrofit fence panel on
a fence, where no claim is made to the fence.
[0015] FIG. 3 depicts a front view of the retrofit fence panel in
accordance with the present invention.
[0016] FIG. 4 depicts a rear view of the retrofit fence panel in
accordance with the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 5 projects a perspective view of the retrofit fence
panel in accordance with the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 6 depicts the retrofit panel placed onto a fence, where
no claim is made to the fence in accordance with the present
invention.
[0019] FIG. 7 depicts another front view of the retrofit panel in
accordance with the present invention.
[0020] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
description of several views of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The present invention relates to a panel covering that fits
over an already existing fence or wall, thereby providing a
different and improved look to a lawn barrier. The present
invention provides a retrofit fence panel to easily install a wall
facade to an existing fence. The retrofit fence panel is composed
of a mounting panel with reinforced edging. The mounting panel is
decorated to look like a wood panel fence or even a brick wall.
Once all the retrofit panels are attached to the fence, the look of
the front face of the fence is completely changed without having to
destroy and rebuild a new fence.
[0022] FIG. 1 depicts a fence panel 100 in accordance with the
present invention. The fence panel 100 attaches onto a fence 200 as
shown in FIG. 1. The fence panel 100 is connected to the fence 200
through the use of a series of bolts 20 as shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 1
shows the components separated so that a clear depiction of the
function of the present invention is shown. The fence panel 100
includes a top border 52 and a side borders 51a, 51b. Each side
border 51a, 51b includes a series of holes 53a along the length of
side border 51a and holes 53b along the length of side border 51b.
The front surface of the fence panel includes a brick facade 55 as
shown in FIG. 1. Behind the top border 52, a top sleeve 50 is shown
that fits over space between the posts of the fence 200 during
use.
[0023] FIG. 2 shows the fence 200 with the fence panel 100 joined
thereto. As shown from this angle, the top sleeve 50 is shown
extending between the posts of the fence 200. FIG. 3 shows a front
view of the fence panel 100 clearly depicting the brick facade 55
and top border 52. FIG. 4 depicts a reverse or inside view of the
fence panel 100 on the inside view an interior surface 57 is shown
with the sideboards 51a, 51b.
[0024] In reference to FIG. 5 a perspective view of the fence panel
100 is shown without depiction of a fence. FIG. 6 depicts the
attachment of the fence panel 100 onto the fence 200 showing a
panel side view of the connection between the fence 200 and fence
panel 100. Finally FIG. 7 shows a front view of the fence panel 100
attached to the fence 200 in a direct front view of the fence panel
100. During use multiple panels may be used to cover an entire
fence. The panels may be made from plastic, chemically treated
compressed wood, vinyl, rubber or the like. The panels are
preferably waterproof and weatherproof to prevent wear and further
the lifespan of the panels.
[0025] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration
and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit
the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many
modifications and variations are possible in light of the above
teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in
order to best explain the principles of the invention and its
practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art
to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various
modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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