Patent ID: 6824122
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A clip for securing fencing to a support post having at least one vertically extending support structure member with opposed edge surfaces, the fencing being in the form of a flexible barrier netting with openings, comprising:a main body portion having a first and second surface, attachment means extending from said first surface and having an engagement arrangement for removably engaging with at least one edge surface of the support post, and securing means for removably securing the engagement arrangement in position relative to the support post, the engagement arrangement having two spaced arms extending from said first surface and a recess formed between the spaced arms, the recess being adapted for receiving said edge surfaces when in engagement with said support post, first bracing means having a bracing element connected between each of the spaced arms and the first surface, and retaining means extending from said second surface, said retaining means being configured for removably supporting the barrier netting relative to the support post by engaging the retaining means with the barrier netting at a selected one of the openings, said retaining means having a curved support portion extending from said second surface to a free end in a first direction, and a curved retainer portion being spaced from said support portion and extending from said second surface to a free end in a second direction opposite to and in vertical alignment with said first direction, said support portion and said retainer portion being configured so that in engagement with the barrier netting both the support portion and the retainer portion extend through said selected one of the openings, and the free ends of the support portion and the retainer portion and the main body portion being adapted to confine movement of the fencing therebetween and thereby restricting movement of the fencing relative to the support post.