Michael K Lindsey

US Patent:

6530561, Mar 11, 2003

Filed:

Nov 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/726205

Inventors:

Charlie Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA
Jerry L. Short - Washougal WA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

E04H 1704

US Classification:

256 24, 256 68, 256 25, 256 21, 256 6501

Abstract:

A metal fence post for use with a wooden fence. The fence post has a U-shaped center section positioned between two flanges, and each of the flanges includes a plurality of holes extending along an edge. The fence post can be used as a line post, comer post or end post. In one form, the thickness of the sides of the U-shaped center section is about the same as the thickness of the wooden fence rails so that the fence posts are positioned in-line with the fence rails. The fence posts allow the fence boards to be attached to either or both sides of the rails. In another form, the center section has very closely spaced, but longer legs. That provides increased strength allowing thinner gauge material.

US Patent:

D479612, Sep 9, 2003

Filed:

Oct 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

29/169851

Inventors:

Charles Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Michael Lindsey - Huntington Beach CA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

2501

US Classification:

D25121, D25 38

US Patent:

6824123, Nov 30, 2004

Filed:

May 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/865125

Inventors:

Charles Larsen - Huntington Beach CA
Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA

Assignee:

Master-Halco, Inc. - La Habra CA

International Classification:

E04H 1700

US Classification:

256 6501, 256 22, 256 59, 256 21, 256 6512

Abstract:

A picket fence and rail mounting system that is easily transformable by the consumer into a variety of aesthetic styles is provided. The system comprises at least an upper and a lower elongate rail. Each rail has a hollow interior defining a substantially I-shaped cross-section including at least a first slot and a second slot. A plurality of pickets are transversely slidable through openings in an upper surface of the rails and a channel in a lower surface. The pickets each have at least a first notch or indentation near a first end and a second notch or indentation near a second end. The distance from the first end to the first notch or indentation is preferably shorter than the distance from the second end to the second notch or indentation. An elongate retaining rod slidable within at least one rail cooperates with a notch or indentation on each picket to secure the picket to the rail. Rather than the retaining rod, spring clips, threaded fasteners or the like may cooperate with a hole in each picket to secure the picket to the rail.

US Patent:

20050071983, Apr 7, 2005

Filed:

Nov 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/997564

Inventors:

Charles Larsen - Huntington Beach CA, US
Michael Lindsey - Ontario CA, US

International Classification:

E04H017/00
E04H017/14

US Classification:

029466000, 029428000, 029464000

Abstract:

A picket fence and rail mounting system that is easily transformable by the consumer into a variety of aesthetic styles is provided. The system comprises at least an upper and a lower elongate rail. Each rail has a hollow interior defining a substantially I-shaped cross-section including at least a first slot and a second slot. A plurality of pickets are transversely slidable through openings in an upper surface of the rails and a channel in a lower surface. The pickets each have at least a first notch or indentation near a first end and a second notch or indentation near a second end. The distance from the first end to the first notch or indentation is preferably shorter than the distance from the second end to the second notch or indentation. An elongate retaining rod slidable within at least one rail cooperates with a notch or indentation on each picket to secure the picket to the rail. Rather than the retaining rod, spring clips, threaded fasteners or the like may cooperate with a hole in each picket to secure the picket to the rail. The pickets are invertible, such that they extend a distance x or a distance y above the upper rail depending upon whether the first or second notch or indentation or hole engages the retaining rod or other fastening member. Finials and decorative inserts may be secured to the fence to provide more aesthetic styles. Further, the upper rail is invertible, wherein a smooth cap may be secured to the upwardly facing surface of the upper rail, providing the fence with a smooth upper end having no protruding pickets.