Fence

Abstract

A fence may include one or more fence panels and the fence panels are preferably constructed from blow-molded plastic. The fence panels may include a support structure that is sized and configured to support the fence panels. The fence may also include a mower strip to obstruct plant growth proximate the fence. The mower strip is preferably constructed of plastic and it may be integrally formed with the fence panels. The fence may include one or more filler fence panels. Advantageously, the filler fence panels may be sized and configured to support and/or position the fence panels above an uneven surface.

1 . A fence comprising: 
 a fence panel constructed from blow-molded plastic, the fence panel including a hollow interior portion formed during the blow-molding process;    a first support member constructed from metal and at least partially disposed within the hollow interior portion of the fence panel;    a second support member constructed from metal and at least partially disposed within the hollow interior portion of the fence panel; and    a third support member constructed from metal and at least partially disposed within the hollow interior portion of the fence panel, the third support member interconnecting the first and second support members, the third support member including a first portion connected to the first support member and a second portion connected to the second support member.    
     
     
         2 . The fence as in  claim 1 , wherein first support member is positioned in a generally horizontal orientation, the second support member is positioned in a generally horizontal orientation, and the third support member is positioned in a generally vertical orientation.  
     
     
         3 . The fence as in  claim 1 , wherein first support member is positioned in a generally vertical orientation, the second support member is positioned in a generally vertical orientation, and the third support member is positioned in a generally horizontal orientation.  
     
     
         4 . The fence as in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a fourth support member constructed from metal and at least partially disposed within the generally hollow interior portion of the fence panel, the fourth support member interconnecting the first and second support members, the fourth support member including a first portion connected to the first support member and a second portion connected to the second support member.    
     
     
         5 . The fence as in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a fourth support member constructed from metal and at least partially disposed within the generally hollow interior portion of the fence panel, the fourth support member interconnecting the first and second support members, the fourth support member including a first portion connected to the first support member and a second portion connected to the second support member; and    a fifth support member constructed from metal and at least partially disposed within the generally hollow interior portion of the fence panel, the fifth support member interconnecting the first and second support members, the fifth support member including a first portion connected to the first support member and a second portion connected to the second support member.    
     
     
         6 . A fence comprising: 
 a fence panel constructed from blow-molded plastic, the fence panel including a hollow interior portion formed during the blow-molding process; and    a mower strip connected to a lower portion of the fence panel, the mower strip being constructed from plastic, the mower strip sized and configured to obstruct plant growth proximate the lower portion of the fence panel.    
     
     
         7 . The fence as in  claim 6 , wherein the mower strip is constructed from blow-molded plastic.  
     
     
         8 . The fence as in  claim 6 , wherein the mower strip includes a hollow interior portion formed during the molding process.  
     
     
         9 . The fence system as in  claim 6 , wherein the mow striper abuts at least a portion of the fence.  
     
     
         10 . The fence system as in  claim 6 , wherein the mower strip includes a first portion that extends beyond a front portion of the fence panel and the mower strip includes a second portion that extends beyond a rear portion of the fence panel.  
     
     
         11 . The fence system as in  claim 6 , wherein the mower strip includes a first portion that extends at least about three inches beyond a front face of a the fence panel and the mower strip includes a second portion that extends at least about three inches beyond a rear face of the fence panel.  
     
     
         12 . The fence system as in  claim 6 , wherein the mower strip and the fence panel are integrally formed as part of a unitary, one-piece structure.  
     
     
         13 . A fence comprising: 
 a first fence panel constructed from blow-molded plastic, the first fence panel including a hollow interior portion formed during the blow-molding process;    a first connecting portion of the first fence panel;    a second fence panel constructed from blow-molded plastic, the second fence panel including a hollow interior portion formed during the blow-molding process; and    a second connecting portion of the second fence panel, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion being sized and configured to connect the first fence panel and the second fence panel.    
     
     
         14 . The fence as in  claim 13 , wherein the first connecting portion of the first fence panel includes at least one engaging member and the second connecting portion of the second fence panel includes at least one engaging member, the engaging member of the first connecting portion and the engaging member of the second connecting portion being sized and configured to engage when the first fence panel is connected to the second fence panel.  
     
     
         15 . The fence as in  claim 14 , wherein the engaging member of the first fence panel is sized and configured to engage the engaging member of the second fence panel by a snap, friction or interference fit.  
     
     
         16 . The fence as in  claim 14 , wherein at least one of the engaging members of the first fence panel are sized and configured to slidably engage at least one of the engaging members of the second fence panel.  
     
     
         17 . The fence as in  claim 14 , wherein the second fence panel includes a first portion that is sized and configured to abut at least a portion of the first fence panel and a second portion that is sized and configured to abut at least a portion of a support surface.  
     
     
         18 . The fence as in  claim 17 , wherein the second portion has a sloped configuration.