Patent ID: 8387955
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A fencing system comprising: a mount including an upright portion extending upward from a base; a first barrier member including a first tubular frame member, the first tubular frame member having a lower bracket along a vertical side member of the first tubular frame member that receives the upright portion such that the mount supports the first barrier member generally upright; a second barrier member including a second tubular frame member, the second tubular frame member having an upper bracket along a vertical side member of the second tubular frame member that receives the upright portion such that the mount supports the second barrier member generally upright and such that the upper bracket substantially overlaps the lower bracket to limit movement of the first barrier member; a connector that couples an upper end of the first barrier member and an upper end of the second barrier member, the connector including a first coupling portion that is received within an upper opening of the vertical side member of the first tubular frame member, the connector also including a second coupling portion that is received within an upper opening of the vertical side member of the second tubular frame member; and an insert member that is operable to be removably inserted between the upright portion and one of the upper and lower brackets to thereby support the first and second barrier members generally upright and to reduce an open space between the one of the upper and lower brackets and the upright portion, wherein the upper bracket and the lower bracket each define a passage with a substantially rectangular cross section, and wherein the upright portion has a substantially rectangular cross section.