Insert for a chain link fence

Abstract

An improved insert for a chain link fence wherein a plurality of such inserts, each formed in a shape substantially the same as the square or diamond shaped matrix formed by the wires of the fence crossing over each, are connected to each other entrapping there between the wires from which the fence is formed.

1 . An insert for placement into the matrix of a chain link fence for forming a design or providing a color thereto, the insert comprising: 
 a base having a recessed face and outwardly extending circumscribing sides adapted to engage a length of wire which in part forms the matrix of a chain link fence;    said base including two parallel sides for receiving a portion of a length of wire which in part forms the matrix of a chain link fence;    said base further including locking means for engaging and interlocking said insert with another said insert positioned adjacent and obverse thereto;    said locking means being positioned to engage a corresponding locking means on said adjacent and obverse insert to interconnect said inserts on adjacent sides thereby entrapping the length of wire received in the two parallel sides of the insert therein.    
   
   
       2 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said base has a substantially square shape.  
   
   
       3 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said locking means comprises a locking tab formed from a portion of a side of said base and extends outwardly therefrom a distance beyond the depth of said face recess.  
   
   
       4 . The insert of  claim 3  wherein said locking means is formed on at least two sides of said base.  
   
   
       5 . The insert of  claim 1  further including an edge clip adapted to engage said locking means and to be secured thereto for entrapping a length of wire which in part forms the matrix of a chain link fence, and 
 said edge clip closing said locking means.    
   
   
       6 . The insert of  claim 5  wherein said edge clip includes a curved recess formed in a configuration to engage a side of said base, and further includes a closed portion extending from said curved recess.  
   
   
       7 . The insert of  claim 6  further including locking means formed on said edge clip and adapted to engage a mating locking means of an insert positioned adjacent thereto.  
   
   
       8 . The insert of  claim 1  further including attaching means carried by said base for engaging and securing a decorative item thereto.  
   
   
       9 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said base includes two sets of parallel outwardly extending circumscribing sides.  
   
   
       10 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein each one of said outwardly extending circumscribing sides includes a locking means supported therefrom.