Methods and systems for multiple-material fence construction

Abstract

Various fencing methods are now common where the structure of the fence does not readily lend itself to the attachment of a mesh fabric, such as, wire weave or chain-link. Methods and systems are provided to evasively and non-evasively attach mesh fabric to a new or existing fence structure (e.g., PVC) as, for example, a connector for an existing fence or as a fence-connector combination for new fence installations. As a benefit, such methods and system allow fencing structures used to contain large animals (e.g., rail fencing), such as horses, to have a wire or other fabric attached to contain, for example, smaller animals and children.

1 . A method of multiple purpose fence construction, comprising the steps of: 
 non-invasive placement of a connector on a fence post with a first fencing material; and    attaching a second fencing material to the connector.    
   
   
       2 . A method of  claim 1 , wherein the placement step further comprises, the steps of: 
 assembling the connector from a plurality of connector segments.    
   
   
       3 . A method of  claim 1 , wherein the placement step further comprises, the step of placing the connector on a fence post to engage a fence member attached to the fence post and thereby limiting motion of the connector along the fence post.  
   
   
       4 . A method of  claim 1 , wherein the placement step further comprises, placing the connector narrowly onto the post to resist motion along the post by friction with the post.  
   
   
       5 . A method of  claim 1 , wherein the placement step further comprises, placing the connector onto the post to resist motion along the post by engaging at least one of, adhesive, screw, pin, bolt, nail, weld, tab, rib, eccentric, latch, and socket.  
   
   
       6 . A method of  claim 1 , wherein the step of attaching the second fencing material to the connector further comprises, attaching a tensioner to the connector, the connector being operable to accommodate attachment of the second fencing material.  
   
   
       7 . A method of  claim 1 , wherein the placement step further comprises the placement of a connector on a fence post, wherein the fence post is a gate post.  
   
   
       8 . A fence system comprising: 
 a fence post operable to support a first fencing material; and    a connector operable to narrowly fit onto the fence post and operable to accept the attachment of a second fencing material.    
   
   
       9 . A connector of  claim 8  further comprising: 
 a plurality of joinable segments operable to form the connector.    
   
   
       10 . A connector of  claim 8  further comprising: 
 an openable connector operable to form the connector.    
   
   
       11 . A connector of  claim 8  further comprising: 
 a connector operable to accept a tensioner; and    a tensioner operable to support the attachment of the second fencing material.    
   
   
       12 . A connector of  claim 8  further comprising, a second connector operable to support attachment of the second fencing material.  
   
   
       13 . A fence post of  claim 8  further comprising a gate post.  
   
   
       14 . A fence post comprising: 
 a fence post operable to support a first fencing material; and    an integrated connector operable to support a second fencing material.    
   
   
       15 . A fence post of  claim 14  further comprising: 
 an interior bridge connected to the interior wall of the fence post operable to provide additional strength to the fence post.    
   
   
       16 . A fence post comprising: 
 a fence post operable to support a first fencing material;    a receptacle to accept a spline, and    the spline being operable to support the attachment of a second fencing material.