Patent ID: 7216853
Filing Date: 2007-05-15
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A barrier system for use with pre-existing fence posts comprising: a plurality of first fence panels, each first fence panel having a first end and a second end; said first end of each first fence panel including an elongated post receiving slot and a pair of substantially identical elongated connector projections extending parallel to said post receiving slot; a plurality of second fence panels, each second fence panel having a first end and a second end; said first end of each second fence panel including an elongated post receiving slot and a pair of substantially identical elongated connector slots extending parallel to said elongated post receiving slot, said pair of connector slots configured for sliding, interlocking engagement with the connector projections of one of said first fence panels; wherein when said pair of connector projections of said first fence panel slidably, matingly interlock with said pair of connector slots of said second fence panel an elongated cavity is formed between the elongated post receiving slot of said first end of said first fence panel and the elongated post receiving slot of said first end of said second fence panel, said elongated cavity being dimensioned and configured to circumscribe an exterior surface of a pre-existing fence post; and said second end of each said first fence panel and said second end of each said second fence panel having an overlapping distal end portion configured differently than said first ends and providing a substantially planar flush fitting engagement therebetween; whereby a barrier system is formed by said plurality of first and second fence panels being connected alternately by said first ends and said second ends, respectively, with the elongated cavities formed by the post receiving slots of the connected first ends of said first and second fence panels fitted around pre-existing fence posts.