Patent ID: 7032888
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A fence guard construction for preventing the growth of vegetation in the vicinity of a fence wherein, the construction comprises: a first end cap member including a closed end elongated hollow rectangular body having a substantially rectangular shaped open space therein and an open distal end; a second end cap member including a closed end elongated hollow rectangular body having a substantially rectangular shaped open space therein and an open proximal end provided with a connector flange; at least one intermediate segment including an open ended elongated hollow rectangular body having a substantially rectangular shaped open space therein and a connector flange disposed on one of the open ends; the first and second end cap members, as well as, the at least one intermediate segment have their external surfaces provided with a simulated brick appearance; each of the end cap members is provided with at least one horizontal mounting flange and at least one vertical mounting flange; and a fence post disposed in soil for holding the fence post upright and said vertical mounting flange is directly attached to said fence post with a fastener.