Patent ID: 6126146
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
An apparatus for converting the appearance of an existing chain link fence into a wood appearing planked fence comprising in combination:an existing chain link fence having opened spaces between adjacent links of the fence, said chain link fence forming a plank support system;a plurality of vertically disposed spaced plastic fence planks adapted to be mounted on said plank support system, each of said fence planks have upper slanted surface edges and vertical outer surfaces that simulate the appearance of a wooden fence in both surface grain and color;at least two mounting members for each of said planks, each of said mounting members having larger cross sectional outer sections and smaller cross sectional inner sections, said inner sections being capable of being inserted into the opened spaces between adjacent links of the existing chain link plank support system; andfastener means for mounting said mounting members to said planks and the support system when said mounting members inner sections are inserted into the opened spaces formed between chain links whereby said planks are held to existing support system by the mounting members and fastener means.