U.S. patent application number 15/163220 was filed with the patent office on 2017-11-30 for fence post wire attachment system.
The applicant listed for this patent is Chester Raymond Larson, Mary-Anne Larson. Invention is credited to Chester Raymond Larson, Mary-Anne Larson.
Application Number | 20170342739 15/163220 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60409983 |
Filed Date | 2017-11-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170342739 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Larson; Chester Raymond ; et
al. |
November 30, 2017 |
FENCE POST WIRE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a fence post wire hanger, comprising: a) a
base portion comprising a first receiving edge, a second edge, a
top surface, a bottom surface and at least one mounting hole for
receiving a fastener; and b) a C-shaped portion extending from the
first receiving edge of the base portion and to a second receiving
edge, wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving
edge in the same plane as the bottom surface of the base portion,
and wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge
form a receiving aperture for receiving a wire, wherein the wire is
secured within the C-shaped portion of a wire hanger, and wherein
the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge are engaged
with a post thereby closing the receiving aperture while allowing
movement of the wire.
Inventors: |
Larson; Chester Raymond;
(Fort Fraser, CA) ; Larson; Mary-Anne; (Fort
Fraser, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Larson; Chester Raymond
Larson; Mary-Anne |
Fort Fraser
Fort Fraser |
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CA
CA |
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Family ID: |
60409983 |
Appl. No.: |
15/163220 |
Filed: |
May 24, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04H 17/10 20130101 |
International
Class: |
E04H 17/10 20060101
E04H017/10 |
Claims
1. A fence post wire hanger, comprising: a) a base portion
comprising a first receiving edge, a second edge, a top surface, a
bottom surface and at least one mounting hole for receiving a
fastener; and b) a C-shaped portion extending from the first
receiving edge of the base portion and to a second receiving edge,
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge in
the same plane as the bottom surface of the base portion, and
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge form
a receiving aperture for receiving a wire, wherein the wire is
secured within the C-shaped portion of a wire hanger, and wherein
the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge are engaged
with a post thereby closing the receiving aperture while allowing
movement of the wire.
2. The fence post wire hanger of claim 1, wherein the at least one
mounting hole for receiving a fastener is threaded and capable of
receiving a threaded fastener.
3. The fence post wire hanger of claim 1, wherein the base portion
of each wire hanger comprises a length between the first receiving
edge and the second edge such that the at least one mounting hole
is not vertically obstructed by the C-shaped portion.
4. The fence post wire hanger of claim 1, wherein the base portion
of each wire hanger comprises a length between the first receiving
edge and the second edge of between about 1/2 inch and 6
inches.
5. The fence post wire hanger of claim 1, wherein the base portion
has a width of between about 1/2 inch and 4 inches.
6. The fence post wire hanger of claim 1, wherein the C-shaped
portion has an inner diameter of between about 1/2 inch and 2
inches.
7. The fence post wire hanger of claim 1, wherein the wire hanger
has is comprised of metal that has a thickness of between about 1/8
inch and 3/8 inch.
8. The fence post wire hanger of claim 1, wherein the receiving
aperture for receiving the wire has a width of between about 1/8
inch and 1/2 inch.
9. A method of securing a wire fence to a post with the fence post
wire hanger, comprising the steps of: a) providing a length of wire
fence material and a plurality of wood and/or fiberglass posts; b)
providing a plurality of fence post wire hangers, comprising: i. a
base portion comprising a first receiving edge, a second edge, a
top surface, a bottom surface and at least one mounting hole for
receiving a fastener; and ii. a C-shaped portion extending from the
first receiving edge of the base portion and to a second receiving
edge, wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving
edge in the same plane as the bottom surface of the base portion,
and wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge
form a receiving aperture for receiving a wire, wherein the wire is
secured within the C-shaped inner portion of a wire hanger, and
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge are
engaged with a post thereby closing the receiving aperture while
allowing movement of the wire; c) aligning a hanger such that a
fastener is engaged with a mounting hole and the fastener is
affixed with the post about halfway thereby leaving a gap between
the receiving aperture and the post; d) positioning a length of the
wire fence material within the inner diameter of the C-shaped
portion via the receiving aperture; e) securing the fastener of the
fence post wire hanger fully into the post, wherein the bottom
surface of the hanger is secured against the post and the receiving
aperture is closed against the post with the length of the wire
fence material secured within the C-shaped inner portion.
10. The method of claim 9, wherein the post is a line post and a
plurality of line posts are aligned in series.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the plurality of line posts
aligned in series are each independently spaced between about 5
feet and 35 feet from each adjacent line post.
12. The method of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of
tightening posts intermingled with the line posts about every 20 to
25 line posts.
13. The method of claim 12, further comprising a step of tightening
the wire material via a tightening tool at each tightening
post.
14. The method of claim 9, wherein the plurality of fence post wire
hangers are aligned vertically at and upper position and/or a lower
position via separate lengths of wire material.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present disclosure is in the field of fence post wire
attachment devices and systems.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0002] There are different types of fasteners used for securing
wire fencing to wood and fiberglass posts. The most common method
for securing wire to wood posts is using fencing staples.
[0003] In this method, the wire is tightened between the braced
tightening posts, which are typically about two hundred yards
apart. After the wire is tightened it is attached with staples to
the line posts, which are between the braced tightening posts and
are between about 16 foot to 25 foot intervals in a straight line
between the tightening posts. In this case, unless the terrain is
flat and level the wires have to be pulled up or down on the posts
to be positioned correctly. This means that the installer has to
have one hand on the staple and one hand on his hammer. When the
taut wire is held in position for driving the staple, some other
part of his body must be used to hold it in place. This can be very
awkward, sometimes resulting in bruised hands, hammered fingers,
wire cuts and torn clothing.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a different device and method
for securing wire fencing material to wood and fiberglass posts
that allows an installer to perform the installation safely,
efficiently.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] Disclosed herein is a fence post wire hanger, comprising: a)
a base portion comprising a first receiving edge, a second edge, a
top surface, a bottom surface and at least one mounting hole for
receiving a fastener; and b) a C-shaped portion extending from the
first receiving edge of the base portion and to a second receiving
edge, wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving
edge in the same plane as the bottom surface of the base portion,
and wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge
form a receiving aperture for receiving a wire, wherein the wire is
secured within the C-shaped portion of a wire hanger, and wherein
the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge are engaged
with a post thereby closing the receiving aperture while allowing
movement of the wire.
[0006] In another aspect, disclosed herein is a method of securing
a wire fence to a post with the fence post wire hanger, comprising
the steps of: a) providing a length of wire fence material and a
plurality of wood and/or fiberglass posts; b) providing a plurality
of fence post wire hangers, comprising: i) a base portion
comprising a first receiving edge, a second edge, a top surface, a
bottom surface and at least one mounting hole for receiving a
fastener; and ii) a C-shaped portion extending from the first
receiving edge of the base portion and to a second receiving edge,
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge in
the same plane as the bottom surface of the base portion, and
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge form
a receiving aperture for receiving a wire, wherein the wire is
secured within the C-shaped inner portion of a wire hanger, and
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge are
engaged with a post thereby closing the receiving aperture while
allowing movement of the wire; b) aligning a hanger such that a
fastener is engaged with a mounting hole and the fastener is
affixed with the post about halfway thereby leaving a gap between
the receiving aperture and the post; c) positioning a length of the
wire fence material within the C-shaped inner portion via the
receiving aperture; d) securing the fastener of the fence post wire
hanger fully into the post, wherein the bottom surface of the
hanger is secured against the post and the receiving aperture is
closed against the post with the length of the wire fence material
secured within the inner diameter of the C-shaped portion.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is an illustration depicting a fence post wire hanger
comprising a C-shaped portion 106 and a base 110 affixed to a post
102.
[0008] FIG. 2 is an illustration of side view a fence post wire
hanger 200 comprising a C-shaped portion 106, a base 110 and a
receiving aperture 202.
[0009] FIG. 3 is an illustration depicting a fence post wire hanger
comprising a C-shaped portion 106 positioned on a fastener 108 to
expose the receiving aperture 202 to receive a wire 104.
[0010] FIG. 4 is an illustration of a view of a fence post wire
hanger system comprising a plurality of line posts 102 affixed with
a plurality of fence post wire hangers 200.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0011] The following is a detailed description of certain specific
embodiments of the fence post wire hanger and methods disclosed
herein.
[0012] In one aspect, disclosed herein is a fence post wire hanger,
comprising: a) a base portion comprising a first receiving edge, a
second edge, a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one
mounting hole for receiving a fastener; and b) a C-shaped portion
extending from the first receiving edge of the base portion and to
a second receiving edge, wherein the first receiving edge and the
second receiving edge in the same plane as the bottom surface of
the base portion, and wherein the first receiving edge and the
second receiving edge form a receiving aperture for receiving a
wire, wherein the wire is secured within the C-shaped portion of a
wire hanger, wherein the first receiving edge and the second
receiving edge are engaged with a post thereby closing the
receiving aperture while allowing movement of the wire, and wherein
the wire hanger has is comprised of metal that has a thickness of
between about 1/8 inch and 3/8 inch.
[0013] Turning to the drawings, FIGS. 1 and 2 depict a fence post
wire hanger 200 comprising a C-shaped portion 106 and a base 110
affixed to a post 102. The base 110 employs a mounting hole 108
that is capable of engaging with a fastener 112. In some
embodiments, the fastener 112 can be a screw, nail or another
suitable fastener with a length of at least about 1/2 inch. The
mounting hole 108 is configured to freely receive a fastener 112.
In this manner, a fastener 112 can be extended through the mounting
hole 108 of the hanger and into the post 102. In some embodiments,
the post is a wood or fiberglass post. In some embodiments, the
post is a 4.times.4 wood post or a 4.times.4 fiberglass post. In
some embodiments, the mounting hole 108 is threaded and capable of
engaging threads of a threaded fastener 112 to draw the hanger 200
and the post together whereby the hanger is affixed to the post in
a stable position. The threaded fastener and threaded mounting hole
108 are designed to make simplify installation by affixing the
fastener via the threads to the hanger 200 while an installer holds
a screwdriver or otherwise to engage the fastener with the
post.
[0014] As illustrated with FIG. 2, the fence post wire hanger 200
comprises a C-shaped portion 106 positioned on a fastener 108
partly or halfway engaged with the post 102 to expose the receiving
aperture 202 to receive a wire 104. In some embodiments, the base
portion of each wire hanger comprises a length between the first
receiving edge and the second edge such that the at least one
mounting hole is not vertically obstructed by the C-shaped portion.
In some embodiments, the base portion of each wire hanger comprises
a length between the first receiving edge 204 and the second edge
220 of between about 1/2 inch and 6 inches. The dimensions of the
fence post wire hanger 200 comprises a base length 210 between
about 1/2 inch and 6 inches, a base width 212 between 3/8 inch and
4 inches, a receiving aperture width 208 between 1/8 inch and 1
inch, a C-shaped portion inner diameter 218 between 3/8 inch and 2
inches, a C-shaped portion outer diameter 216 between 1/2 inch and
3 inches and a hanger thickness 214 between 1/8 inch and 5/8 inch.
In some embodiments, the base portion has a width of between about
1/2 inch and 4 inches. In some embodiments, the C-shaped portion
has an inner diameter of between about 1/2 inch and 2 inches. In
some embodiments, the receiving aperture 202 for receiving the wire
has a width of between about 1/8 inch and 1/2 inch. In some
embodiments, the wire hanger has is comprised of metal that has a
thickness of between about 1/8 inch and 3/8 inch. In some
embodiments, the dimensions of the fence post wire hanger 200
comprise a base length 210 is about 5/8 inch, a base width 212 is
about 9/16 inch, a receiving aperture width 208 is about 1/4 inch,
a C-shaped portion inner diameter 218 is about 9/16 inch, a
C-shaped portion outer diameter 216 is about 13/16 inch and a
hanger thickness 214 is about 1/8 inch. In some embodiments, the
mounting hole 108 has a diameter that is about 3/16 inch and
positioned about 5/16 inch from the second edge 220. The fence post
wire hanger 200 may be fabricated from steel, aluminum, tin,
plastic, rubber or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the
fence post wire hanger 200 is fabricated from 1/8'' thick metal
sheet, metal bars or another suitably sized metal sheet.
[0015] Turning to FIG. 3, during the operation of securing a wire
on a post the fence post wire hanger 200 is positioned against a
post 102 whereby a fastener such as a screw is inserted in the
mounting hole 108 and the fastener is engaged within the post
approximately halfway. In some embodiments, the at least one
mounting hole for receiving a fastener is not threaded and is
capable of receiving a threaded fastener. In some embodiments, the
at least one mounting hole for receiving a fastener is threaded and
capable of receiving a threaded fastener. In this fashion the
receiving aperture 202 is not in contact with the post thereby
exposing a gap 302 between the post and the receiving aperture 202.
The length of the wire fence material is positioned within the
C-shaped inner portion 114 between the receiving aperture 202 and
the fence post 102.
[0016] Turning to the drawings, FIG. 4 depicts a view of a
plurality of line posts 102 affixed with a plurality of fence post
wire hangers 200. In some embodiments, the fence post wire hangers
200 may be installed whereby the second edge 220 is positioned
toward the top 302 or the bottom 304 of a post 102. The orientation
of the fence post wire hangers 200 may be dependent on how close to
the top or bottom of a post the installer needs the C-shaped
portion 106 relative to the top 402 and bottom 404 of the post 102
with the fence post wire hanger system 400.
[0017] In another aspect, disclosed herein is a method of securing
a wire fence to a post with the fence post wire hanger, comprising
the steps of: a) providing a length of wire fence material and a
plurality of wood and/or fiberglass posts; b) providing a plurality
of fence post wire hangers, comprising: i) a base portion
comprising a first receiving edge, a second edge, a top surface, a
bottom surface and at least one mounting hole for receiving a
fastener; and ii) a C-shaped portion extending from the first
receiving edge of the base portion and to a second receiving edge,
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge in
the same plane as the bottom surface of the base portion, and
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge form
a receiving aperture for receiving a wire, wherein the wire is
secured within the C-shaped inner portion of a wire hanger, and
wherein the first receiving edge and the second receiving edge are
engaged with a post thereby closing the receiving aperture while
allowing movement of the wire; b) aligning a hanger such that a
fastener is engaged with a mounting hole and the fastener is
affixed with the post about halfway thereby leaving a gap between
the receiving aperture and the post; c) positioning a length of the
wire fence material within the C-shaped inner portion via the
receiving aperture; d) securing the fastener of the fence post wire
hanger fully into the post, wherein the bottom surface of the
hanger is secured against the post and the receiving aperture is
closed against the post with the length of the wire fence material
secured within the inner diameter of the C-shaped portion, and
wherein the post is a line post and a plurality of line posts are
aligned in series.
[0018] Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 4, there is shown a frontal
view of the fence post wire hanger system 400 of the present
disclosure in a working state with a plurality of fence post wire
hangers 200 supporting a barbed wire fence 104 against a plurality
of round line posts 406 in series. The fence post wire hangers 200
support a segment of the barbed wire fence, thereby preventing the
wire 104 from moving substantially away from the line post
horizontally or vertically away from the post beyond the C-shaped
inner portion 114. Moreover, the C-shaped portion inner portion 114
of the fence post wire hanger 200 allows for the installer to
tighten the wire fence material at the tightening posts because the
C-shaped portion inner diameter 218 is larger than the diameter of
the barbed wire or typical wire material used to construct wire
fencing in the industry. In some embodiments, the method of
securing a wire fence to a post with the fence post wire hanger
further comprises a step of tightening the wire material via a
tightening tool at each tightening post. This allows the fence to
accommodate a displacement when being pressed by a large animal or
otherwise and also facilitates installation by allowing for
incremental repositioning of the wire fence material 104 along the
post when securing the fence post wire hangers 200 thereto. In some
embodiments, the plurality of line posts aligned in series are each
independently spaced between about 5 feet and 35 feet from each
adjacent line post. In some embodiments, the method of securing a
wire fence to a post with the fence post wire hanger further
comprises a plurality of tightening posts intermingled with the
line posts about every 20 to 25 line posts. In some embodiments,
the plurality of fence post wire hangers are aligned vertically at
and upper position and/or a lower position via separate lengths of
wire material.
[0019] The fence post wire hangers 200 and method disclosed herein
allow for safe and efficient installation of wire fencing material
with wood and fiberglass posts. Typically, the posts are 4.times.4
posts, which afford a 4 inch wide surface for conveniently mounting
the fence post wire hangers 200 disclosed herein. In some
embodiments, the posts may be round posts with a diameter of
between about 3 inches and 6 inches. The pressure of the fastener
from tightening the fastener will press the bottom surface of the
wire hanger flat against the round contour of a round post thereby
capturing the wire in the C shaped portion of the wire hanger.
[0020] However any fiberglass or wood post with a surface that is
at least as wide as the width of the fence post wire hangers 200
disclosed herein may be used. The installer is able to safely and
efficiently install the fence post wire hangers 200 disclosed
herein employing the method disclosed that comprises aligning a
hanger such that a fastener is engaged with a mounting hole and the
fastener is affixed with the post about halfway thereby leaving a
gap between the receiving aperture and the post, which allows the
installer to position the wire fence material with one hand and
then hammer the fastener of the fence post wire hanger fully into
the post, wherein the bottom surface of the hanger is secured and
stable against the post and the receiving aperture is closed
against the post.
Definitions
[0021] For the purposes of this specification and appended claims,
unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities,
percentages or proportions, and other numerical values used in the
specification and claims, are to be understood as being modified in
all instances by the term "about." Accordingly, unless indicated to
the contrary, the numerical parameters set forth in the following
specification and attached claims are approximations that can vary
depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained. It is
noted that, as used in this specification and the appended claims,
the singular forms "a," "an," and "the," include plural references
unless expressly and unequivocally limited to one referent. As used
herein, the term "include" and its grammatical variants are
intended to be non-limiting, such that recitation of items in a
list is not to the exclusion of other like items that can be
substituted or added to the listed items. As used herein, the term
"comprising" means including elements or steps that are identified
following that term, but any such elements or steps are not
exhaustive, and an embodiment can include other elements or
steps.
[0022] As will be understood by one skilled in the art, for any and
all purposes, particularly in terms of providing a written
description, all ranges disclosed herein also encompass any and all
possible subranges and combinations of subranges thereof. Any
listed range can be easily recognized as sufficiently describing
and enabling the same range being broken down into at least equal
halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, tenths, etc. As a non-limiting
example, each range discussed herein can be readily broken down
into a lower third, middle third and upper third, etc. As will also
be understood by one skilled in the art all language such as "up
to," "at least," "greater than," "less than," and the like, include
the number recited and refer to ranges which can be subsequently
broken down into subranges as discussed above. Finally, as will be
understood by one skilled in the art, a range includes each
individual member.
[0023] While certain embodiments have been illustrated and
described, it should be understood that changes and modifications
can be made therein in accordance with ordinary skill in the art
without departing from the technology in its broader aspects as
defined in the following claims.
[0024] The present disclosure is not to be limited in terms of the
particular embodiments described in this application. Many
modifications and variations can be made without departing from its
spirit and scope, as will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
Functionally equivalent methods and devices within the scope of the
disclosure, in addition to those enumerated herein, will be
apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing
descriptions. Such modifications and variations are intended to
fall within the scope of the appended claims. The present
disclosure is to be limited only by the terms of the appended
claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such
claims are entitled. It is to be understood that this disclosure is
not limited to particular methods or devices, which can of course
vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein
is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and
is not intended to be limiting.
[0025] All publications, patent applications, issued patents, and
other documents referred to in this specification are herein
incorporated by reference as if each individual publication, patent
application, issued patent, or other document was specifically and
individually indicated to be incorporated by reference in its
entirety. Definitions that are contained in text incorporated by
reference are excluded to the extent that they contradict any
definitions in this disclosure.
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