Fence Tightening Device

Abstract

A fence tightening device is disclosed, which can be used to tighten various types of fences, including but not limited to silt fences. The fence tightening device comprises a body component that is configured in a pitchfork shape with three prongs and a handle component. A chain is attached to the handle component, which allows the device to be secured to the fence and maintain optimal tension. The device functions by inserting the body component through the fence, enabling the device to create tension around the fence posts. The device provides an efficient way to tighten fences without the need for machinery.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A fence tightening device that provides a user with a steel fork used to tighten various types of fences, the fence tightening device comprising:
 a body component; and   a handle component;   wherein the body component includes a plurality of tines;   wherein the handle component is secured to the body component; and   further wherein the body component is inserted into a fence to create tension around fence posts, to tighten the fence without a need for machinery.   
     
     
         2 . The fence tightening device of  claim 1 , wherein the fence tightening device is used to adjust and tighten a chain-link fence, a wire fence, a chicken wire fence, or a silt fence. 
     
     
         3 . The fence tightening device of  claim 2 , wherein the silt fence comprises a permeable woven section stretched between fence posts. 
     
     
         4 . The fence tightening device of  claim 3 , wherein the body component is configured in a pitchfork shape with multiple tines. 
     
     
         5 . The fence tightening device of  claim 4 , wherein the handle component is approximately 2-4 feet in length. 
     
     
         6 . The fence tightening device of  claim 5 , wherein the handle component has a first end and a second end. 
     
     
         7 . The fence tightening device of  claim 6 , wherein the first end is secured to the body component via welding, screws, or pins. 
     
     
         8 . The fence tightening device of  claim 7 , wherein the second end includes a handle or a textured grip area. 
     
     
         9 . The fence tightening device of  claim 8 , wherein the body component includes a base with multiple tines extending out from it. 
     
     
         10 . The fence tightening device of  claim 9 , wherein the base is a horizontal component that measures approximately 1-2 feet in length. 
     
     
         11 . The fence tightening device of  claim 10 , wherein the base includes three tines secured via welding, pins, or screws. 
     
     
         12 . The fence tightening device of  claim 11 , wherein the three tines each measure approximately 6-12 inches in length. 
     
     
         13 . The fence tightening device of  claim 12 , wherein the handle component comprises a chain that is secured to the fence to maintain tension created to tighten the fence. 
     
     
         14 . A fence tightening device that provides a user with a steel fork used to tighten various types of fences, the fence tightening device comprising:
 a body component configured in a pitchfork shape; and   a handle component comprising a first end and a second end;   wherein the first end is secured to the body component via welding, screws, or pins;   wherein the second end includes a handle or a textured grip area;   wherein the body component includes a base with three tines extending out from it;   wherein the body component is inserted into a fence to create tension around fence posts, to tighten the fence without a need for machinery; and   further wherein the handle component comprises a chain that is secured to a fence to maintain tension created to tighten the fence.   
     
     
         15 . The fence tightening device of  claim 14  further comprising a plurality of indicia. 
     
     
         16 . The fence tightening device of  claim 14 , wherein components of the fence tightening device are manufactured of a metal, such as steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. 
     
     
         17 . The fence tightening device of  claim 14 , wherein the fence tightening device is used to adjust and tighten a chain-link fence, a wire fence, a chicken wire fence, or a silt fence. 
     
     
         18 . The fence tightening device of  claim 14 , wherein the three tines each measure approximately 6-12 inches in length. 
     
     
         19 . The fence tightening device of  claim 14 , wherein the base is a horizontal component that measures approximately 1-2 feet in length. 
     
     
         20 . A method of tightening a fence without the need for machinery, the method comprising the following steps:
 providing a fence tightening device comprising a body component configured in a pitchfork shape with three prongs and a handle component;   inserting the body component through a fence to create tension around the fence posts; securing a chain attached to the handle component to the fence to maintain the tension created; and   tightening the fence without the need for machinery.