Quick connect fence post

Abstract

A fence post with a quick connect latch for connecting a fence wire to it. The fence post is an elongated post ( 12 ) with a plurality of oblique studs ( 14 ) positioned in various combinations molded vertically on the fence post or connected together by a base bar ( 22 ) applied vertically to the fence post. Each oblique stud ( 14 ) protrudes outward, slanting, narrowing toward an outer edge ( 16 ) where a pin hole ( 18 ) is located. Further including a pin ( 20 ) elongated in shape and bent at one end.

We claim a quick connect fence post comprising:  
     
         1 . A elongated post of sufficient size and shape.  
     
     
         2 . The elongated post of  claim 1  wherein is made of steel.  
     
     
         3 . A quick connect latch means of sufficient size and shape located on said elongated post for quickly connecting a fence wire to said elongated post whereby little effort and time is required.  
     
     
         4 . The quick connect latch means of  claim 3  further including having a plurality of oblique studs located vertically on said elongated post where said oblique studs protrude outward, slanting, narrowing toward an outer edge where a pin hole is located on each said oblique stud, further including a pin.  
     
     
         5 . The oblique studs of  claim 4  further including having a continuous pattern of said oblique studs located on said elongated post.  
     
     
         6 . The oblique studs of  claim 4  further including having sets of a plurality of said oblique studs located on said elongated post.  
     
     
         7 . The oblique studs of  claim 6  further including having sets of two said oblique studs located on said elongated post.  
     
     
         8 . The oblique studs of  claim 6  further including having sets of three sad oblique studs located on said elongated post.  
     
     
         9 . The pin of  claim 4  wherein is elongated and bent at one end.  
     
     
         10 . The quick connect latch means of  claim 3  further including having a plurality of oblique studs connected together by a base bar located vertically on said elongated post where said oblique studs protrude outward, slanting, narrowing toward an outer edge where a pin hole is located on each said oblique stud, further including a pin.  
     
     
         11 . The oblique studs of  claim 10  ambler including having a continuous pattern of said oblique studs connected together by said base bar located on said elongated post.  
     
     
         12 . The oblique studs of  claim 10  further including having sets of a plurality of said oblique studs connected together by said base bar located on said elongated post.  
     
     
         13 . The oblique studs of  claim 12  further including having sets of two said oblique studs connected together by said base bar located on said elongated post.  
     
     
         14 . The oblique studs of  claim 12  further including having sets of three said oblique studs connected together by said base bar located on said elongated post.  
     
     
         15 . The pin of  claim 10  wherein is elongated and bent at one end.