Polymer fencing securement system

Abstract

A system for securing polymer fencing to at least two fence posts or similar support structures spaced apart at defined intervals. The system includes an elongated polymer fencing member having first and second opposed ends. The polymer fencing member extends across the at least two fence posts. The system also includes a retainer for securing the first end of the polymer fencing member to one of the at least two fence posts. In use, the system prevents the application of a twisting force to the at least two fence posts when tension is applied to the polymer fencing member. A related method for securing polymer fencing to a fence post to prevent the fence post from twisting when tension is applied to the polymer fencing is also disclosed.

1 . A system for securing polymer fencing to at least two fence posts or similar support structures spaced apart at defined intervals, comprising:
 an elongated polymer fencing member for traversing a space between the at least two fence posts, said fencing member having a first opposed end and a second opposed end; and   a retainer for securing the first end of the polymer fencing member to one of the at least two fence posts,   whereby the system prevents the application of a twisting force to the at least two fence posts when tension is applied to the polymer fencing member.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer is adapted to form a loop in the polymer fencing member for placing around one of the at least two fence posts. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the loop formed in the polymer fencing member slides around one of the at least two fence posts without imposing a twisting force on one of the at least two fence posts when tension is applied to the polymer fencing member. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer is substantially rectangular. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the retainer includes an internal opening for receiving at least one end of the polymer fencing member therethrough. 
   
   
       6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the opening is configured for securing to the first end of the polymer fencing member and allowing the second end of the polymer fencing member to pass through to connect to another of the at least two fence posts. 
   
   
       7 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the opening is substantially rectangular. 
   
   
       8 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising a guiding device attached to one of the at least two fence posts. 
   
   
       9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the guiding device is attached to one of at least two fence posts by a fastener. 
   
   
       10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the guiding device includes a slot for receiving the polymer fencing member therethrough. 
   
   
       11 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the guiding device includes at least one protruding strip for cooperatively engaging the polymer fencing member. 
   
   
       12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the polymer fencing member includes a metal wire extending along the length of said polymer fencing member. 
   
   
       13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the polymer fencing member includes a projecting ridge for encasing the metal wire. 
   
   
       14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one protruding strip cooperatively engages the projecting ridge for retaining the polymer fencing member at a desired position on one of the at least two fence posts. 
   
   
       15 . A system for securing polymer fencing to at least two fence posts or similar support structures spaced apart at defined intervals, comprising:
 an elongated polymer fencing member having first and second opposed ends traversing a space between the at least two fence posts, said polymer fencing member forming a loop around one of the at least two fence posts;   a retainer for securing the first end of the polymer fencing member to one of the at least two fence posts, said retainer having an internal opening for receiving at least one end of the polymer fencing member therethrough to form said loop; and   a guiding device attached to one of the at least two fence posts, said guiding device having a slot for receiving the polymer fencing member therethrough,   whereby the loop slides around one of the at least two fence posts without imposing a twisting force on one of the at least two fence posts when tension is applied to the polymer fencing member.   
   
   
       16 . A method for securing polymer fencing to a fence post to prevent the fence post from twisting when tension is applied to the polymer fencing, comprising:
 attaching a first end of a polymer fencing member to a retainer adjacent to the fence post, wherein the retainer defines an internal opening dimensioned to receive a second end of the polymer fencing member therethrough to form a loop; and   passing the second end of the polymer fencing member around the fence post and through the internal opening of the retainer.   
   
   
       17 . The method according to  claim 16 , further comprising securing the second end of the polymer fencing member to a second fence post. 
   
   
       18 . The method according to  claim 17 , further comprising tensioning the polymer fencing member. 
   
   
       19 . The method according to  claim 18 , wherein the attaching step includes forming a loop around the fence post with the polymer fencing member such that the loop slides around the fence post without imposing a twisting force on the fence post when tensioning the polymer fencing member. 
   
   
       20 . The method according to  claim 16 , further comprising passing the second end of the polymer fencing member through a guiding device prior to passing the second end of the polymer fencing member around the fence post.