Fence Wire Fastener

Abstract

A fastener to secure fence wire to wood fence posts, comprising an arcuate, multi-prong member, the member having an opening at essentially the mid point thereof, for receiving therethrough a screw, or other securing device, for puncturing the wood fence post, and thereby securing fence wire being held by the multi-prong member. Typically, the arcuate member has three prongs, preferably having a Y-shape.

1 . A fastener, for securing fence wire to a wood post, having a first end, a second end, and an elongated portion therebetween, comprising a plurality of metal arcuate prongs for engaging the elongated portion of the post, having an opening therethrough for receiving a screw-type securing member.  
   
   
       2 . The fastener of  claim 1 , wherein there are three arcuate prongs.  
   
   
       3 . The fastener of  claim 1 , wherein there are four arcuate prongs.  
   
   
       4 . A fastener, for securing fence wire to a wood post having a first end, a second end, and an elongated portion therebetween, comprising at least three metal, arcuate prongs for engaging the elongated portion of the post, having a generally Y-shape, and having generally at the center thereof an opening for receiving therethrough a screw-type securing member, for securing the fastener to the elongated portion of the post.  
   
   
       5 . The fastener of  claim 4 , wherein the fastener comprises at least four metal, arcuate prongs, having a generally X-shape.  
   
   
       6 . A fastener, for securing fence wire to a wood post having a first end, a second end, and an elongated portion therebetween, comprising at least three metal arcuate prongs for engaging the elongated portion of the post, having a generally Y-shape, and having an opening therethrough positioned between the ends of the prongs, for receiving a screw-type securing device therethrough, for securing the fastener to the elongated portion of the post.  
   
   
       7 . The fastener of  claim 6 , having a screw-type device positioned in the opening.  
   
   
       8 . The fastener of  claim 1 , having a screw-type device positioned in the opening.  
   
   
       9 . The fastener of  claim 4 , having a decking screw positioned in the opening.  
   
   
       10 . A method of securing fence wire to wood post having a first end, a second end, and an elongated portion therebetween, the method comprising: 
 positioning fence wire against the elongated member;    positioning a fastener against the fence wire; wherein the fastener comprises a plurality of metal arcuate prongs for engaging the elongated portion of the post, and defines an opening therethrough for receiving the screw-type securing member    securing the fastener to the elongated portion with a screw-type securing device to secure the fence wire to the elongated member, wherein at least one prong engages the elongated portion of the post.    
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises three arcuate prongs.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the fastener comprises four arcuate prongs.  
   
   
       13 . A fence assembly comprising: 
 a wood post having a first end, a second end, and an elongated portion therebetween;    fence wire; and,    a fastener comprising a plurality of metal arcuate prongs for engaging the elongated portion of the post, and defines an opening therethrough for receiving a screw-type securing member;    wherein, the fence wire is secured to the elongated portion of the post by the fastener with at least one prong engaging the elongated portion of the post, that is in turn secured to the elongated portion of the post by a screw-type securing member.    
   
   
       14 . The assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the fastener comprises three arcuate prongs.  
   
   
       15 . The assembly of  claim 13 , wherein the fastener comprises four arcuate prongs.