Large offset lattice fence

Abstract

A unitary polymeric structure that is a lattice fence material. The lattice fence has a first extension at a first angle. At least fifty percent of the first extension overlies and the remaining percentage of the first extension merges with a predetermined portion of a second extension. The second extension is at a second angle distinct from the first angle.

What is claimed:  
     
         1 . A polymeric lattice fence comprising: 
 a unitary polymeric structure having a framework of at least one first extension and at least one second extension, the first and the second extensions appear to cross over each other at different angles to form a network of apertures between the extensions;    the first and second extensions each have a length, a width, two side edges, and a depth that are the same or distinct; and    at the juncture where the first and the second extensions appear to cross over each other, at least 50% to 95% of the depth of each side edge is exposed and the remaining portion of the depth of each side edge is merged with the other extension.    
     
     
         2 . The lattice of  claim 1  wherein the at least 50% to 95% is about eighty percent.  
     
     
         3 . The lattice of  claim 1  wherein the polymeric material is polyethylene.  
     
     
         4 . The lattice of  claim 1  wherein the first extension and the second extension are at obtuse angles to each other.  
     
     
         5 . The lattice of  claim 1  wherein the first extension and the second extension are at right angles to each other.  
     
     
         6 . The lattice of  claim 1  wherein the first extension and the second extension are at acute angles to each other.  
     
     
         7 . The lattice of  claim 1  wherein the aperture is a four-sided polygon.  
     
     
         8 . The lattice of  claim 1  wherein the aperture is defined by a continuous single curvilinear line.  
     
     
         9 . A method of manufacturing a unitary polymeric lattice fence having a framework of at least one first extension and at least one second extension that appear to cross over each other at different angles to form a network of apertures between the extensions; the first and second extensions each have a length, a width, two side edges, and a depth that are the same or distinct; and at the juncture where the first and the second extensions appear to cross over each other, at least 50% to 95% of the depth of each side edge is exposed and the remaining portion of the depth of each side edge is merged with the other extension; comprising injecting a polymeric material into a mold having a predetermined shape.  
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the at least fifty percent is about eighty percent.  
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the polymeric material is polyethylene.  
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the first extension and the second extension are at obtuse angles to each other.  
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the first extension and the second extension are at right angles to each other.  
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the first extension and the second extension are at acute angles to each other.  
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the aperture is a four-sided polygon.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the aperture is defined by a continuous single curvilinear line.