Fence

Abstract

A fence may include one or more sections that are connected to supports, such as fence posts, by attachment members. The attachment members preferably allow the fence sections to be disposed at various angles, elevations and distances from the supports. Advantageously, this may allow the fence to be disposed in a wide variety of configurations and arrangements. This may also allow the fence to be used in a number of different environments, such as on sloped and uneven surfaces. In addition, the fence may be relatively quickly and easily installed because of the readily adjustable connections of the fence sections and supports. The fence may further include other components such as covers, caps, gates and locking assemblies, if desired.

1 . A fence comprising: 
 a first fence section constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion;    a second fence section constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion, the second fence section being disposed proximate the first fence section, a seam being formed between the first fence section and the second fence section;    a first cover constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion, the first cover being disposed along at least a substantial portion of a first side of the seam;    a second cover constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion, the second cover being disposed along at least a substantial portion of a second side of the seam; and    an elongated support connected to the first fence section and the second fence section, the support at least partially disposed between the first cover and the second cover.    
   
   
       2 . The fence as in  claim 1 , further comprising a support structure including one or more metal support members, at least a portion of the support structure being disposed within the hollow interior portion of the first fence section.  
   
   
       3 . The fence as in  claim 2 , further comprising an attachment mechanism including a clamp and a bracket, the bracket being connected to the clamp and the support structure, the clamp being connected to the elongated support.  
   
   
       4 . The fence as in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a first support structure including one or more metal support members, at least a portion of the first support structure being disposed within the hollow interior portion of the first fence section;    a second support structure including one or more metal support members, at least a portion of the second support structure being disposed within the hollow interior portion of the second fence section; and    an attachment mechanism connected to the first and second support structures, the attachment mechanism including a clamp connected to the elongated support, the clamp including a first component forming a first jaw and a second component forming a second jaw.    
   
   
       5 . The fence as in  claim 4 , wherein the first component includes at least one opening sized and configured to receive a first fastener to secure the first component to the first support structure; and wherein the second component includes at least one opening sized and configured to receive a second fastener to secure the second component to the second support structure.  
   
   
       6 . The fence as in  claim 4 , wherein the first component includes a plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first fastener to secure the first component to the first support structure; and wherein the second component includes a plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second fastener to secure the second component to the second support structure.  
   
   
       7 . The fence as in  claim 4 , wherein the first component includes an elongated slot sized and configured to receive a first fastener to secure the first component to the first support structure; and wherein the second component includes an elongated slot sized and configured to receive a second fastener to secure the second component to the second support structure.  
   
   
       8 . The fence as in  claim 7 , wherein the first fastener is sized and configured to slide among a plurality of positions along the elongated slot of the first component to allow the first fence section to pivot about a pivot point located within the first fence section; and wherein the second fastener is sized and configured to slide among a plurality of positions along the elongated slot of the second component to allow the second fence section to pivot about a pivot point located within the second fence section.  
   
   
       9 . The fence as in  claim 1 , further comprising a cap including a receiving portion sized and configured to receive a portion of the first cover and a portion of the second cover.  
   
   
       10 . The fence as in  claim 1 , further comprising a cap including a receiving portion sized and configured to receive a portion of the first cover and a portion of the second cover using at least one of the following: a snap fit, a friction fit and an interference fit.  
   
   
       11 . The fence as in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a first support structure including one or more metal support members, at least a portion of the first support structure being disposed within the hollow interior portion of the first fence section;    a second support structure including one or more metal support members, at least a portion of the second support structure being disposed within the hollow interior portion of the second fence section; and    means for connecting at least one of the first and second support structures to the elongated support.    
   
   
       12 . A fence comprising: 
 a first fence section constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion;    a first support structure including one or more metal support members, at least a portion of the first support structure being disposed within the hollow interior portion of the first fence section;    a second fence section constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion;    a second support structure including one or more metal support members, at least a portion of the second support structure being disposed within the hollow interior portion of the second fence section;    an elongated support; and    an attachment mechanism connected to at least one of the first and second support structures, the attachment mechanism including a clamp connected to the elongated support.    
   
   
       13 . The fence as in  claim 12 , wherein the attachment mechanism further includes a bracket connected to the clamp and to the first support structure.  
   
   
       14 . The fence as in  claim 12 , wherein the clamp includes a first component forming a first jaw and a second component forming a second jaw.  
   
   
       15 . The fence as in  claim 14 , wherein the first component includes at least one opening sized and configured to receive a first fastener to secure the first component to the first support structure; and wherein the second component includes at least one opening sized and configured to receive a second fastener to secure the second component to the second support structure.  
   
   
       16 . The fence as in  claim 14 , wherein the first component includes a plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first fastener to secure the first component to the first support structure; and wherein the second component includes a plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second fastener to secure the second component to the second support structure.  
   
   
       17 . The fence as in  claim 14 , wherein the first component includes an elongated slot sized and configured to receive a first fastener to adjustably secure the first component to the first support structure; and wherein the second component includes an elongated slot sized and configured to receive a second fastener to adjustably secure the second component to the second support structure.  
   
   
       18 . The fence as in  claim 17 , wherein the first fastener is sized and configured to slide among a plurality of positions along the elongated slot of the first component to allow the first fence section to pivot about a pivot point located within the first fence section; and wherein the second fastener is sized and configured to slide among a plurality of positions along the elongated slot of the second component to allow the second fence section to pivot about a pivot point located within the second fence section.  
   
   
       19 . A fence comprising: 
 a first fence section constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion;    a first support structure at least partially disposed in the hollow interior portion of the first fence section, the first support structure including a first support member and a second support member telescopically coupled to the first support member;    a second fence section constructed from plastic and including a hollow interior portion;    a second support structure at least partially disposed in the hollow interior portion of the second fence section, the second support structure including a first support member and a second support member telescopically coupled to the first support member; and    an elongated support, the elongated support being connected to the first support member of the first support structure, the elongated support being connected to the first support member of the second support structure.    
   
   
       20 . The fence as in  claim 19 , further comprising an attachment mechanism connecting the elongated support to the first support member of the first support structure and the first support member of the second support structure, the attachment mechanism including a clamp connected to the elongated support.