Modular Fence System

Abstract

A modular landscaping and gardening fence system having a plurality of panels which fasten together by a rod which also serves to stake the fence into the ground, is disclosed. The panels include first and second edges with alternating hooked and open sections such that the two opposing edges of separate panels may be joined together via a rod. The fence system may be readily erected, altered and removed. The fence system may be easily expanded or contracted by changing the number of panels used.

1 . A modular fence system comprising:
 a plurality of panels having first and second edges, the first and second edges including alternating hooked sections and open sections, the hooked sections and open sections being offset between the first and second edges such that the hook sections of the first edge align with the open sections of the second edge and vice versa; and   a post for engaging the hook sections and connecting a first edge of a first panel with a second edge of another panel;   wherein a post connecting two panels by the hooked sections forms a hinge joint between the two panels.   
     
     
         2 . The modular fence system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels are comprised of a plurality of crisscrossing metal wires. 
     
     
         3 . The modular fence system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels are comprised of a plurality of crisscrossing plastic wires. 
     
     
         4 . The modular fence system of  claim 2 , wherein the hooked sections are extensions of the crisscrossing wires. 
     
     
         5 . The modular fence system of  claim 4 , wherein each hooked section comprises at least four extending wires wherein at least two wires are curved in a first direction and at least two wires are curved in a second direction opposite the first direction to form a retaining hinge. 
     
     
         6 . The modular fence system of  claim 1 , wherein a length of the post is substantially greater than a height of each of the plurality of panels. 
     
     
         7 . The modular fence system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels are bendable. 
     
     
         8 . The modular fence system of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of panels are curvable. 
     
     
         9 . The modular fence system of  claim 1 , wherein the open sections are larger than the hooked sections. 
     
     
         10 . A modular fence system comprising:
 a plurality of wire panels each panel having a first and a second edge, the first and second edges including alternating wire hooked sections and open sections, the hooked sections and open sections being offset between the first and second edges, and the hooked sections including at least two opposing wire hooks to form a retaining hinge; and   a post for connecting a first edge of a first panel with a second edge of another panel by engaging the retaining hinges of each panel, wherein an angle formed between adjacent panels is adjustable.   
     
     
         11 . The modular fence system of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of panels are comprised of a plurality of crisscrossing metal wires. 
     
     
         12 . The modular fence system of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of panels are comprised of a plurality of crisscrossing plastic wires. 
     
     
         13 . The modular fence system of  claim 11 , wherein the hooked sections are extensions of the crisscrossing wires. 
     
     
         14 . The modular fence system of  claim 13 , wherein each hooked section comprises at least four extending wires wherein at least two wires are curved in a first direction and at least two wires are curved in a second direction opposite the first direction to form a retaining hinge. 
     
     
         15 . The modular fence system of  claim 10 , wherein a length of the post is substantially greater than a height of each of the plurality of panels. 
     
     
         16 . The modular fence system of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of panels are bendable. 
     
     
         17 . The modular fence system of  claim 16 , wherein the plurality of panels are curvable. 
     
     
         18 . The modular fence system of  claim 10 , wherein the open sections are larger than the hooked sections.