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Class 47/47 - Vertical


Subclass of Class 47 - Plant husbandry
Definition: Supports for a single plant or plants in clusters; generally
No. of applications: 39
Last issue date: 01/05/2012


Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20120000124VERSATILE, MODULAR PLANT SUPPORT SYSTEM, KIT AND METHOD
A system, kit and method are disclosed to support a variety of plants, including tomato plants, flowers such as peonies and roses, small trees and bushes. A rod having a cross-sectional geometry with upper and lower ends defining a length includes a socket configured to...
01/05/2012
20110277382Adjustable stake assembly and method of use
An adjustable stake assembly has a stake support appointed to receive at least one stake segment to form a structure, such as a plant support, lattice, fence, plant holder, recreational or decorative structure. The adjustable stake assembly includes a universal stake su...
11/17/2011
20110179704Synthetic natural-appearing plant supports
The objective is to produce height adjustable plant & floral supports that require no fasteners, do not harm the plant, appear to be a natural part of the plant, enhance the look of the plant and/or floral arrangement and are made of a synthetic material which is re...
07/28/2011
20110113686Device for supporting a plant, fence or object
A method and device for securely anchoring a plant protection structure is provided wherein a support system includes an anchoring post and a support section. The anchoring post presents a post section and an anchor section, wherein each anchor section is configured to ...
05/19/2011
20100018114SUPPORT FOR FLOWER STALK
A support for flower stalks includes a base and two tubes connected to the base. The base has two concavities defined in a bottom thereof and two protrusions upwardly extending from a top thereof. The concavities are adapted to be connected to a pot for assembling stead...
01/28/2010
20100005714PLANT SUPPORT POLE AND METHOD OF USE
An apparatus for supporting plants growing from the ground includes an elongated rigid pole with a plurality of axially-spaced apertures along much of the pole. Flexible cord ties are threaded in a spiral fashion through at least three apertures in the long wall of the ...
01/14/2010
20100005715ADJUSTABLE GARDEN STAKE
A stake for insertion in soil to support an item such as a plant. The stake includes primary and secondary telescoping shafts and a foot adjustably secured to the primary shaft. The primary shaft has an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is configured for insertio...
01/14/2010
20100000151Wall surface greening system
A wall surface greening system in which ropes are provided on a surface wall. Each of the ropes has a core rope, around which a side rope is wound in a longitudinal direction of the core rope so as to grow a twiner of liana. A plurality of ropes are arranged in a stretc...
01/07/2010
20090320359TELESCOPING PLANT SUPPORT WITH SIZE-ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT BASE
A plant support effective in pots with a base diameter of from about 4 to 24 inches, constructed of a telescoping pole; a central perimeter size-adjustable base effectively supporting the pole; at least a first detachable ring-like disc detachably attachable about the b...
12/31/2009
20090293353FOLIAGE LIFTER
A vineyard trellis system that includes a ground anchored upright post, at least one foliage wire passing by the post and having a supporting interengagement with the post, and lifting means arranged to effect a lifting or lowering of the wire in relation to the post wh...
12/03/2009
20090293352Trellis
A trellis is disclosed. The trellis has a base, spaced flexible arms rising generally vertically upwardly and outwardly from the base to free ends, and two spacers. There are openings in each of the spacers in which the arms of the trellis are slidable. The walls of the...
12/03/2009
20090217578PLANT WATERING AND FEEDING DEVICE
A plant and watering and feeding device (10) including an elongate tubular body having an upper portion (38) and a lower portion (16), said elongate tubular body having a hollow cavity for receiving water and feed therein, said upper portion (38<...
09/03/2009
20090133326Hydroponics plant support system
An apparatus for supporting plant foliage includes a base assembly that is placed in a growing medium. A plurality of support members are attached to the base assembly and extend radially away from a plant center and vertically. Additional linear extension segments are ...
05/28/2009
20090077879Poles for supporting growing plants
A telescoping pole for supporting growing plants comprises two or more elongate pole members, one of which has a pointed stake section at one end to facilitate insertion into the ground. The pole includes means for locking the elongate pole members in a number of differ...
03/26/2009
20090056212Adjustable plant stake assembly with improved ground anchors and kit therefor
An adjustable plant stake assembly having cross braces, stake anchors and couplers is provided that can be used with conventional plant stakes. The cross braces extend between two adjacent plant stakes and are adjustable in length to adjust the spacing between the stake...
03/05/2009
20090044446Collapsible plant stand
An apparatus according to the present invention provides a collapsible plant stand. A plurality of flexible panels is joined to form a supportive structure. Each panel is formed from a flexible material coupled to a flexible frame member. At least one panel may include ...
02/19/2009
20080263949Tomato growing system
A plant growing kit, primarily for growing climbing plants such as tomatoes, is contained in a flat box approximately the shape of a pizza box. In preferred embodiments three legs are included, broken down into sections in the box and directable into a sturdy tripod, ov...
10/30/2008
20080250708Support for Supporting/Binding a Plant
Support for supporting or binding a plant. It is proposed to attach the plant to a support with the aid of attachment means such as a ring. This support extends essentially vertically and in order to absorb the forces acting in the vertical direction the position of the...
10/16/2008
20080229658HORTICULTURAL SUPPORT
A horticultural support includes an upper volute, a middle volute, and a lower volute wherein the upper volute, the lower volute, and the middle volute form a continuous circumvoluted support. Further, the upper volute is adapted to at least partially encircle a flower ...
09/25/2008
20080209806Plant Support and Method for Cultivating a Plant
Plant support consisting of a base and a spiral, fitted rotatably thereon and extending vertically. This spiral is made for accommodating therein the main stem of a plant, such as pepper, cucumber, aubergine or tomato. Branches of the plant extend outwards to beyond the...
09/04/2008
20080209802Gardening Stake Kit for Plant Support, Nourishment and Training
A gardening stake kit for plant training includes a plurality of shaft segments that are connectable end to end to form a shaft of variable lengths. A plurality of grooves or protrusions are formed in or on an outer periphery of each shaft segment. A pointed base is con...
09/04/2008
20080190019Plant support system and method
The present invention relates to a plant support system having a central post, at least first and second cross pieces, and a plurality of strings. The central post has a first end disposed in the ground and an opposite second end. The cross pieces extend outwardly from ...
08/14/2008
20080092439Tree stake
A tree stake for the staking of a tree having a root ball includes a first anchor member for anchoring the tree stake, a central longitudinal member to support the tree and a first traverse member to connect the first anchor member and the central longitudinal member....
04/24/2008
20080034650Gardening Stake Kit for Plant Support, Nourishment and Training
A gardening stake kit for plant training includes a plurality of shaft segments that are connectable end to end to form a shaft of variable lengths. A plurality of grooves are formed in an outer periphery of each shaft segment. A pointed base is connectable to one end o...
02/14/2008
20080028677Collapsible support with trellis and tool system
A trellis system of the invention comprises a trellis and tool in combination. The trellis includes multiple legs and one or more horizontal supports. The tool includes a tray and a coning tool. The tray is adapted to slidably engage the legs by way of engagement means....
02/07/2008
20080000153Temporary Structural Body for Seeding and Planting
A temporary structural body for seeding and planting comprises seeding and planting panels (6), each having a seeding and planting block (7) in a frame structure (8); a supporting structure (1) for the panels; and mounting means (4, 9)...
01/03/2008
20070289210TOMATO CLAW
A tomato plant support device includes a pole and a plurality of claw shaped support arms which are repositionable to optimally support the plant as it grows. The bottom end of the pole is anchored in the ground by a plurality or equally spaced fins. A glider has a long...
12/20/2007
20070084108Telescoping plant support with size-adjustable support base
A telescoping plant support comprising a telescoping pole providing support for potted plants and a size-adjustable base supporting the pole is taught. The diameter of the base is size-adjustable for fitting smaller- or larger-sized pots and comprises a central disc bas...
04/19/2007
20070062109Permanent underground staking system and apparatus for vines and weakly rooted trees
A staking system for vines and weakly rooted trees provides a rigid structure having a vertical extension and a base at the bottom end. The overall length of the base is about half of the overall height of the vertical extension. The rigid structure may further include ...
03/22/2007
20060236602METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING PLANT STEMS
A plant stem support system having an adjustable base and adjustable top support assembly. The base is adjustable to optimally fit within pots or spaces between about two and six inches in diameter. The top support assembly includes a pair of curved arms that are pivota...
10/26/2006
20060218859Synthetic plant and floral supports shaped like natural twigs
The objective is to produce height adjustable plant & floral supports that require no fasteners, do not harm the plant, appear to be a natural part of the plant, enhance the look of the plant and/or floral arrangement and are made of a plastic material which is resistan...
10/05/2006
20060185233Decorative structural supports
A process for making a support member having a rigid elongate body formed of a member material comprising a plastics material and an outer surface comprising a plurality of non-longitudinal surface portions defining raised ridges outstanding from said member, said proce...
08/24/2006
20060150485Garden extrusion
An extrusion (10) including a central wall portion (12) and a surrounding perimeter portion (14, 18) whereby the central wall portion (12) divides the extrusion (10) into opposing chambers, said perimeter portion (14, 18) having...
07/13/2006
20060042160Tomato stake
A tomato stake is provided. The tomato stake includes an elongated insertion member having an insertion end and an exposed end having an outer diameter and an elongated tubular member having an inner diameter being larger than the outer diameter. The tubular member is d...
03/02/2006
20050268545Clip
A clip includes a body (10) and an opening (14) within the body and in which, in use, a part of a plant can engage. A slot (19), which is of doglegged configuration, extends between the opening (14) and an edge (17) of the body (10<...
12/08/2005
20050102894Modular tutor system having lights
A modular tutor system having lights has a base having a series of holes made into it. Any one of those holes can receive a tutor assembly since some species of plants may require more than one tutor to fully support it as it grows. The tutor assembly itself is made out...
05/19/2005
20050044786Plant support ring
A plant support device for supporting the weight of a limb, branch or other plant segment by interacting with both the plant and a supporting string or wire. The plant support device is preferably made of a semi-rigid plastic and generally includes first and second curv...
03/03/2005
20050039395Nursery tree pipe or conduit and a method of making the same
The present invention relates to an apparatus assembly for aiding in growing trees having straight trunks comprising a tubular metal pipe or conduit; a removable enclosing device engaged with the tubular metal pipe or conduit; an optional removable tapered stopper engag...
02/24/2005
20050039387Potted plant carrier
A carrier for potted plants comprises at least one handle attachable through a drainage hole in a base of a plant pot to a tray for receiving a plant pot, in which the tray includes a support for at least part of the base of the plant pot and the support includes flow p...
02/24/2005
 
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