Patent Application
20240141683
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to providing privacy at the top of a horizontal vinyl fence.
Typical fence structures will often have open areas at a top portion of the fence. In many fence structures, two end posts will be located. In addition, vertical pickets or horizontal boards are typically positioned in between the end posts. Above the horizontal boards, there can typically be an open area that enables outside viewers to view the activities of users of the fence structure.
Users of the fence structure can typically not enjoy complete privacy of the activities. The open area above the horizontal boards between the end posts allows standing and moving viewers to be able to see and identify most or all activities of the users. The users may thus have a reduced or compromised amount of privacy.
The open space between the end posts above the horizontal boards may not have an aesthetic appeal to the users of the fence. The open area can appear to make the fence structure appear as an incomplete and aesthetically unappealing structure.
Accordingly, a need exits for a fence structure that protects the privacy of the users. The users should be able to enjoy complete privacy when performing activities. The top portion of a fence should not include an open area that enables outside viewers to view the activities of the users. In addition, a need exits for a fence structure that is structurally enhanced at the top portion of the fence.
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide system. The system includes a first mid-rail slit positioned at a first position. The system also a second mi-rail slit positioned at a second position. The second mid-rail slit is positioned directly across from the first mid-rail slit. The system also includes a first stile and a second stile positioned between the first mid-rail slit and the second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile are inserted and positioned in a perpendicular direction to a bottom panel to be aligned in a vertical direction between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile provide separation for a plurality of decorative screen panels. The system also includes the plurality of decorative screen panels positioned in contact with the first and second stile.
One of the decorative screen panels is positioned in contact with the first stile.
One of the decorative screen panels is positioned in contact with the second stile.
In an embodiment of the present invention, a system includes a first end post configured at a first position. The system also includes a second end post configured at a second position. The second end post is directly opposite to the first end post. The system also includes a plurality of stiles configured between the first end post and second end post. The plurality of stiles are positioned in adjacent positions in a vertical direct. The plurality of stiles are configured to receive a plurality of decorative screen panels. The plurality of stiles provide separation between the plurality of screen panels. The system also includes a top panel positioned above the plurality of stiles.
The plurality of stiles have openings to receive the plurality of decorative screen panels.
The plurality of stiles are locked in position in a center region between the first end post and the second end post.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a method includes positioning a first mid-rail slit at a first position. The method also includes configuring a second mid-rail slit at a second position. The second mid-rail slit is positioned directly across form the first mid-rail slit. The method also includes positioning a first stile and second stile between the first mid-rail slit and the second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile are inserted and positioned in a perpendicular direction to a bottom panel to be aligned in a vertical direction between the first and second mid-rail slit. The first and second stile provide separation for a plurality of decorative screen panels. The method also includes configuring the plurality of decorative screen panels to be in contact with the first and second stile.
The method also includes inserting an end post at an end of the first mid-rail slit.
The method also includes positioning a decorative panel between the one or more plugs and top rail.
These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
A privacy fence structure can enable users to have increased privacy when they are performing activities in back of the privacy fence structure. The privacy fence structure will have decorative screen panels that are secured above the horizontal boards of the privacy fence structure. The decorative screen panels will reduce the view of outside viewers who may attempt to view what the users are doing. The users of the privacy fence structure enjoy an enhanced privacy due to the decorative screen panels. The decorative screen panels also structurally enhance the features of the privacy fence structure.
The process begins with the structure including two end posts. Each end post includes vertical u-channels and mid-rail slits. The mid-rail slits include openings to receive one end of at least one of the decorative screen panels. A plurality of horizontal boards are also positioned in between the end posts.
In between the end posts, two stiles will be positioned. The two stiles will be positioned in a center region in between the end posts and above the horizontal boards including a bottom panel board. The two stiles will be positioned vertically, and adjacent to one another. Further, the two stiles will include an opening to receive an end of at least one of the decorative screen panels. The two stiles will separate the decorative screen panels.
When the stiles have been secured, the decorative screen panels can be positioned within the privacy fence structure. The decorative screen panels will be positioned within the end posts. One end of the decorative screen panels will be positioned within an opening of the respective stile in the center region. Another end of the decorative screen panels are positioned within an opening of the mid-rail slit configured within each of the end posts. After the decorative screen panels are positioned within the stiles and mid-rail slits, the top panel board can be positioned over the decorative screen panels and stiles. The top panel board and bottom panel board will provide structural support for the stiles and decorative screen panels.
Once the decorative screen panels have been secured, the decorative screen panels will provide a reduced view of the activities of the users that are performing activities in behind the privacy fence structure. The structure of the decorative screen panels will limit the views of any outside viewers. In addition, the decorative screen panels enhance the structure of the entire privacy fence structure.
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In summary, the privacy fence structure can enhance the privacy for its users. The decorative screen panels within the end posts will reduce the view for outside viewers. Due to the reduced view, the outside viewers cannot view most of what is occurring behind the privacy fence structure. The decorative screen panels also structurally enhance the entire privacy fence structure.
The privacy fence structure includes end posts at opposite ends. Each of the end posts will include vertical u-channels at a bottom and mid portion of the end posts. The top and mid portions of the end posts will include mid-rail slits. The mid-rail slits will openings to receive a decorative screen panel. Within the end posts, a plurality of horizontal boards can be positioned. In addition, two stiles can be inserted within the end posts and over the horizontal boards.
The stiles can initially be positioned horizontally, and rotated to the vertical position. Both of the stiles will be positioned perpendicularly to the horizontal boards. Further, both stiles will be positioned adjacent to each other. Each of the stiles will include an opening to receive a decorative screen panel. The decorative screen panel can be placed above the horizontal boards within openings of the stiles and mid-rail slits.
After the stiles have been secured, the decorative screen panels can be placed within the privacy fence structure. One end of the decorative screen panels will be placed within an opening of the stiles that are positioned in a center region between the end posts. Another end of the decorative screen panels will be placed in an opening within the mid-rail slits that are positioned within the respective end posts. As such, the decorative screen panels can be secured within the stiles and mid-rail slits within the privacy fence structure. A top panel and a bottom panel positioned above and below the decorative screen panel can provide structural support for the decorative screen panels.
The decorative screen panels will reduce the view between the top and bottom panels due to the structure and design of the decorative screen panels. As such, outside viewers will not be able to fully view the activities that the users positioned behind the privacy fence structure are performing. The users of the privacy fence structure have increased and enhanced privacy due to the decorative screen panels. The decorative screen panels also structurally enhance the privacy fence structure.
The present invention, in various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, includes components, methods, processes, systems and/or apparatus substantially as depicted and described herein, including various embodiments, sub-combinations, and subsets thereof. Those of skill in the art will understand how to make and use the present invention after understanding the present disclosure.
The present invention, in various embodiments, configurations, and aspects, includes providing devices and processes in the absence of items not depicted and/or described herein or in various embodiments, configurations, or aspects hereof, including in the absence of such items as may have been used in previous devices or processes, e.g., for improving performance, achieving ease and/or reducing cost of implementation.
While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. It is understood that various embodiments described herein may be utilized in combination with any other embodiment described, without departing from the scope contained herein. Further, the foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise form disclosed.
Modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from practice of the disclosure. Certain exemplary embodiments may be identified by use of an open-ended list that includes wording to indicate that the list items are representative of the embodiments.
