Panels for outdoor structures

Abstract

A fence panel is disclosed. The fence panel comprises: a first side surface; a first side surface profile defined on the first side surface; a second side surface, disposed on an opposite side of the panel relative to the first side surface; and a second side surface profile defined on the second side surface. Each one of the first side surface profile and the second side surface profile, independently, is configured for receiving a mounting bracket.

1 . A fence panel comprising:
 a first side surface;   a first side surface profile defined on the first side surface;   a second side surface, disposed on an opposite side of the panel relative to the first side surface; and   a second side surface profile defined on the second side surface;   wherein:
 each one of the first side surface profile and the second side surface profile, independently, is configured for receiving a mounting bracket. 
   
     
     
         2 . The fence panel of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first side surface profile is a first side surface groove; and   the second side surface profile is a second side surface groove.   
     
     
         3 . The fence panel of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the first side surface groove is a lengthwise-extending groove that extends along a length of the fence panel; and   the second side surface groove is a lengthwise-extending groove that extends along a length of the fence panel   
     
     
         4 . The fence panel of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first side surface profile is a first side surface cavity; and   the second side surface profile is a second side surface cavity.   
     
     
         5 . The fence panel of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the first side surface cavity is a lengthwise-extending cavity that extends along a length of the fence panel; and   the second side surface cavity is a lengthwise-extending cavity that extends along a length of the fence panel.   
     
     
         6 . The fence panel of  claim 1 , wherein the first side surface profile and the second side surface profile are aligned. 
     
     
         7 . The fence panel of  claim 1 , wherein the first side surface profile and the second side surface profile are vertically offset. 
     
     
         8 . The fence panel of  claim 7 , wherein the minimum spacing distance between the first side surface profile and the second side surface profile is at least 0.25 inches. 
     
     
         9 . The fence panel of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the fence panel is a first fence panel;   the first fence panel is configured to releasably couple to a second fence panel, with effect that the first and second fence panels are disposed in adjacent relationship.   
     
     
         10 . The fence panel of  claim 1 , wherein:
 each one of the first side surface profile and the second side surface profile, independently, is configured for cooperating with a bracket connector of the bracket with effect that the bracket becomes releasably coupled to the panel via connection with one of the first side surface profile and the second side surface profile.   
     
     
         11 . The fence panel of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a first guide surface; and   a first retaining surface;   wherein:
 the first side surface profile, the first guide surface, and the first retaining surface are co-operatively configured such that, while the bracket connector is being inserted into the first side surface profile, the first guide surface engages the bracket connector with effect that the bracket connector is rotated, relative to the fence panel, such that movement of the bracket connector, within the first side surface profile, is directed, with effect that a first retained configuration is established; 
 in the first retained configuration:
 the bracket is vertically supported by the fence panel; and 
 the first retaining surface is opposing displacement of the bracket, relative to the fence panel, in a direction that is normal to the first side surface. 
 
   
     
     
         12 . The fence panel of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 a second guide surface; and   a second retaining surface;   wherein:
 the second side surface profile, the second guide surface, and the second retaining surface are co-operatively configured such that, while the bracket connector is being inserted into the second side surface profile, the second guide surface engages the bracket connector with effect that the bracket connector is rotated, relative to the fence panel, such that movement of the bracket connector, within the second side surface profile, is directed, with effect that a second retained configuration is established; 
 in the second retained configuration:
 the bracket is vertically supported by the fence panel; and 
 the second retaining surface is opposing displacement of the bracket, relative to the fence panel, in a direction that is normal to the second side surface. 
 
   
     
     
         13 . A kit for assembling a fence system, comprising:
 a plurality of fence panels as claimed in  claim 1 .   
     
     
         14 . The kit of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 a newel post.   
     
     
         15 . A kit for assembling a building structure, comprising:
 a plurality of fence panels as claimed in  claim 1 .   
     
     
         16 . The kit of  claim 15 , wherein the building structure is a shed.