Richard Guy Bailey

US Patent:

7070136, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

Sep 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/666326

Inventors:

Richard D. Bailey - Noel MO, US

International Classification:

B02C 19/12

US Classification:

2412601, 241277

Abstract:

A fence assembly is provided which comprises: a first fence post extending upwardly from the ground; a first tubular member having a first upper end and a first lower end, the first tubular member being received over but not connected to the first fence post such that the first lower end rests upon the ground; a first lug laterally extending from the first tubular member; a second fence post extending upwardly from the ground; a second tubular member having a second upper end and a second lower end, the second tubular member being received over but not connected to the second fence post such that the second lower end rests upon the ground; a second lug laterally extending from the second tubular member; a brace having opposing ends; a first connection means for removably connecting one end of the brace to the first lug; and a second connection means for removably connecting the other end of the brace to the second lug. According to another aspect of the invention, a combination of a tubular member and pairs of fixed and rotatable sleeves with lugs extending therefrom can be received over a fence post for use in numerous possible fencing configurations.