Patent ID: 7303358

Claim:
A reconfigurable barrier system comprising: (a) a plurality of support units spaced one from the other, each said support unit having at least one engagement section defining an elongate channel; (b) a plurality of retention units each supported to extend between a pair of said support units, each said retention unit being substantially impervious to liquid and including: i. a pair of opposed engagement portions and an intermediate portion extending therebetween, each said engagement portion slidably engaging one said channel of one said support unit; and, ii. a seal portion extending along a longitudinal edge of said intermediate portion; said seal portion of at least one said retention unit including a planar elongate sheet member disposed on said intermediate portion to project transversely beyond said longitudinal edge for penetration into a supporting surface; and, (c) at least one brace unit engaging at least one said retention unit for reinforcing the support thereof, said brace unit including a stabilizing member and a tie member extending therefrom to supportingly engage said retention unit; a barrier section being defined by a pair of said support units supporting at least one said retention unit supported thereby; wherein said tie member of said brace unit is adjustably coupled to said stabilizing member thereof; said stabilizing member including a pole portion having a plurality of through holes formed therein; and, said tie member including: (1) a collar portion coaxially engaging said pole; (2) an arm portion extending radially from said collar portion; and, (3) a hook portion terminating said arm portion for engaging at least one said retention unit.