Fence cap

Abstract

A flexible elongated cap for topping a fence panel. The elongated cap comprises a durable casing surrounding a foam core wherein the casing defines a channel for receiving the upper end of the fence panel. The side walls of the channel are angled inward to provide a clamping affect over the upper end of the fence panel. The cap is aesthetically shaped and is flexible to allow for adaptation to a variety of fence panel shapes.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A cap for a fence panel, the fence panel having an upper end, said cap comprising: 
 an elongated casing defining a channel and an interior cavity, said channel being dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the fence panel therein; and    a core material substantially filling said interior cavity.    
     
     
         2 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein said channel is further defined by a first side wall, a second side wall and a third upper wall, wherein said first side wall and said second side wall are generally parallel to each other and wherein said third upper wall extends between said first side wall and said second side wall.  
     
     
         3 . The cap of  claim 2 , wherein said first side wall and said second side wall extend from said upper wall at an angle between 67.5 and 89.9 degrees relative to said upper wall.  
     
     
         4 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second side walls are angled slightly toward each other.  
     
     
         5 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second side walls are adapted to grippingly straddle the upper end of the fence panel.  
     
     
         6 . The cap of  claim 1 , wherein said casing comprises PVC and said core material comprises polyurethane foam.  
     
     
         7 . The cap of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of fastening throughholes formed through said casing and said core material.  
     
     
         8 . An cap for a fence panel having an upper end, comprising: 
 a elongated flexible casing, having a peripheral wall defining a substantially rectangular-shaped channel and an interior cavity, said channel dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the fence panel; and    a core material substantially filling said interior cavity.    
     
     
         9 . The cap of  claim 8 , wherein said channel is further defined by a first side wall, a second side wall and a third upper wall, wherein said first side wall and said second side wall are substantially vertical and wherein said third upper wall is positioned between said first side wall and said second side wall and is substantially horizontal.  
     
     
         10 . The cap of  claim 9 , wherein said first side wall and said second side wall extend from said upper wall at an angle between 67.5 and 89.9 degrees relative to said upper wall.  
     
     
         11 . The cap of  claim 8 , wherein said casing is molded plastic.  
     
     
         12 . The cap of  claim 8 , wherein said core material is foam.  
     
     
         13 . The cap of  claim 8 , wherein said peripheral wall of said casing is 0.010-0.100 inches thick.  
     
     
         14 . The cap of  claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of fastening throughholes formed through said casing and said core material.  
     
     
         15 . An flexible cap for a fence panel having an upper end, comprising: 
 an elongated flexible casing, having a peripheral wall defining a substantially rectangular-shaped channel and an interior cavity, said channel dimensioned for receiving the upper end of the fence panel, said channel further defined by a first side wall, a second side wall and a third upper wall, wherein said first side wall and said second side wall are substantially vertical and wherein said third upper wall is positioned between said first side wall and said second side wall and is substantially horizontal; and    a core material substantially filling said interior cavity.    
     
     
         16 . The cap of  claim 15 , wherein said first side wall and said second side wall extend from said upper wall at an angle between 67.5 and 89.9 degrees relative to said upper wall.  
     
     
         17 . The cap of  claim 15 , wherein said casing is molded plastic.  
     
     
         18 . The cap of  claim 15 , wherein said core material is foam.  
     
     
         19 . The cap of  claim 15 , wherein said peripheral wall of said casing is 0.010-0.100 inches thick.  
     
     
         20 . The cap of  claim 15 , further comprising a plurality of fastening throughholes formed through said casing and said core material.