Patent ID: 8840090
Filing Date: 2014-09-23
Classification: A01K,A01M,E04H,E06B

Abstract:
1. A substantially animal-proof barrier comprising: two supports that are laterally spaced apart to define a substantially vertical plane therebetween; fencing material that is attached to each of the supports and spans the defined substantially vertical plane to form a simple barrier that has a top edge, a bottom edge, a front surface and a back surface, wherein the simple barrier divides a domain into a first area and a second area, and wherein a top rail is attached to the back surface of the simple barrier along the top edge; a hood having planar inner and outer surfaces and including a top portion extending over the top edge and attached to the top rail, and a bottom portion opposite the too portion, wherein an angle formed by the inner surface of the hood and the front surface of the simple barrier measures about 10 degrees to about 80 degrees, such that a channel having a substantially V-shaped cross section is formed; and a rigid bracket connecting the hood to the simple barrier, wherein a first end of the bracket connects to the inner surface of the hood between the top and bottom portions, and a second end of the bracket connects to the front surface of the simple barrier.