IP Library Granted Patent US 7,997,560
Granted Patent B2
US 7,997,560 · App. 10/835,715 · Granted Aug 16, 2011

Fence covering system

Assignee: Tutunjian & Bitetto, P.C.
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Patent No.
US 7,997,560
App. No.
10/835,715
Granted
Aug 16, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A fence covering system includes a frame configured and dimensioned to cover a portion of an existing fence. A panel is connected to the frame to provide a visual effect. A connector secures the frame on a portion of the fence, the connector providing an attachment position for the frame.

Claims (14)

1. A fence covering system, comprising:

a first frame configured and dimensioned for covering a portion of an existing fence, and a second frame connected to the first frame at an upper portion, wherein the first or second frame is adapted to receive a fence pole;

the first frame and the second frame each including, and configured to accept, a first panel and second panel, respectively, the first panel and the second panel forming a major surface thereof for covering an existing fence, the first frame and the second frame supporting edges of the respective panels such that the frames enclose at least a top edge of the respective panels, without the first and second panels overlapping, the first and second panels each providing a visual effect; and

securing means mechanically securable to the existing fence, the securing means for providing an anchor position on the fence to permit a portion of at least one of the first frame and the second frame to be attached to the connector to secure the frame to the fence.

2. The fence covering system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the securing means includes a connector having a first portion for a first side of a fence and a second portion for a second side of the fence opposite the first side, wherein a portion of the connector passes through the fence for attaching the first and second portion.

3. The fence covering system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the connector includes split half portions adapted to connect over a fence pole.

4. The fence covering system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the connector includes an adjustable portion, which extends longitudinally along the existing fence to provide a connection position for a plurality of frames.

5. The fence covering system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of frames disposed adjacent to one another along the fence wherein each frame is connectable to the adjacent frame or frames.

6. The fence covering system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first and second frames include a top portion, which is adapted to extend a height above the existing fence.

7. The fence covering system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a portion, which receives a planter.

8. A fence covering system, comprising:

a frame configured and dimensioned for covering a portion of an existing fence, wherein the frame is adapted to receive a fence pole, and adapted to receive a panel;

the panel having edges supported by the frame such that the frame encloses at least a top edge of the panel, the panel providing a visual effect; and

a mounting plate attachable on the frame or on a portion of the fence, the mounting plate providing an attachment point for the frame, the mounting plate including an adjustable portion, which extends longitudinally along the existing fence to provide a connection position for a plurality of frames.

Assignments (4)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 14, 2016
From: BERGDOLL, JAMES
To: TUTUNJIAN & BITETTO, P.C.
Reel/Frame 038281/0673 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 14, 2016
From: KEUSEY, EDWIN H.
To: TUTUNJIAN & BITETTO, P.C.
Reel/Frame 038281/0719 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 14, 2011
From: KEUSEY, TUTUNJIAN & BITETTO, P.C.
To: TUTUNJIAN & BITETTO, P.C.
Reel/Frame 026131/0226 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 12, 2004
From: BERGDOLL, JAMES
To: JAMES J. BITETTO, JOHN G. TUTUNJIAN AND EDWIN H. KEUSEY OF KEUSEY, TUTUNJIAN & BITETTO, P.C.
Reel/Frame 015036/0195 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 60466949 · May 2, 2003
Related Publication 20040217340A1 · Nov 4, 2004