Fence wire fastener

Abstract

A fastener to secure fence wire to wood fence posts, comprising an arcuate, multi-prong member, the member having an opening at essentially the mid point thereof, for receiving therethrough a screw, or other securing device, for puncturing the wood fence post, and thereby securing fence wire being held by the multi-prong member. Typically, the arcuate member has three prongs, preferably having a Y-shape.

1 . A fastener, for securing fence wire to a wood post, comprising a plurality of metal arcuate prongs, having an opening therethrough for receiving a securing member.  
   
   
       2 . The fastener of claim 1 , wherein there are three arcuate prongs.  
   
   
       3 . The fastener of claim 1 , wherein there are four arcuate prongs.  
   
   
       4 . A fastener, for securing fence wire to a wood post, comprising at least three metal, arcuate prongs, having a generally Y-shape, and having generally at the center thereof an opening for receiving therethrough a securing member, for securing the fastener to a post.  
   
   
       5 . The fastener of  claim 4 , wherein the fastener comprises at least four metal, arcuate prongs, having a generally X-shape.  
   
   
       6 . A fastener, for securing fence wire to a wood post, comprising at least three metal arcuate prongs, having a generally Y-shape, and having an opening therethrough positioned between the ends of the prongs, for receiving a securing device therethrough, for securing the fastener to a post.  
   
   
       7 . The fastener of  claim 6 , having a fastener positioned in the opening.  
   
   
       8 . The fastener of  claim 1 , having a fastener positioned in the opening.  
   
   
       9 . The fastener of  claim 4 , having a fastener positioned in the opening.