Patent ID: 7174617
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of creating a fence, comprising: providing a plurality of accordion-style fence segments operable to form a fencing section having a predetermined length, wherein each accordion fence segment includes a plurality of slats having a predetermined width, a predetermined height, and a predetermined thickness, wherein said accordion fence segment further includes a plurality of supple folding zones interconnecting respective adjacent slats such that said slats may be positioned on top of one another in a compact storage state and expanded out to form the fencing section, and wherein a predetermined number of slats include at least one flexible support member; expanding a predetermined number of said accordion-style fence segments to form a predetermined number of fencing sections; attaching said predetermined number of said fencing sections together to form a fencing area, wherein respective end slats of the plurality of slats of said accordion-style fence segments include a means for connecting one fencing section with another fencing section; and securing said fencing sections in an erect state with a securing mechanism positioned in said flexible support member.