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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132361 | Apparatus for staking trees A system and apparatus for supporting newly planted trees or other upright for use with a plurality of stakes that have been positioned adjacent and around the tree to be supported. In one aspect of the invention, the individual stakes are rigidly secured together b... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7908793 | Zip tree tie A tree tie and method of use is disclosed. The tree tie comprises a member. The tie member including a first end portion; a first tab coupled to the first end portion; a middle portion and one end of a middle portion coupled to the first tab. The tie member also inc... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7661224 | Apparatus for staking trees A system and apparatus for supporting newly planted trees in which a plurality of stakes are positioned adjacent and around a supported tree. In one aspect of the invention, the individual stakes are rigidly secured together by elements which are vertically movable ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7251911 | Leg support apparatus for trees and bushes A leg support apparatus comprising a leg comprising a first support and a second support. The leg comprising a pivot end and a spike end. A base comprising a lug side, a ground contact side, and a surrounding wall connecting between the lug side and ground contact s... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246463 | Christmas tree support assembly A Christmas tree support assembly includes a base that includes a pair of legs and a central member that is attached to and extends between the legs. The legs are orientated parallel to each other. A post is attached to and extends upwardly from the central member. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7204055 | Leg support apparatus for trees and bushes A leg support apparatus comprising a leg comprising a first support and a second support. The leg comprising a pivot end and a spike end. A base comprising a lug side, a ground contact side, and a surrounding wall connecting between the lug side and ground contact s... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7020998 | Plant stake having adjustable support members A stake for supporting a newly planted tree or other plant. The stake has an elongated portion with a lower end which may be secured in the ground and an upper portion that is tied to the plant. At least one secondary support member is pivotally attached to the lowe... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6964126 | Tree stabilizing assembly An assembly includes a plurality of elongated and rectilinear support posts having opposed end portions. The assembly further includes a plurality of U-shaped fastening members removably positional through a primary support member. The primary support member is prov... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6948689 | Portable apparatus for demarcating a region with respect to the ground A portable apparatus for demarcating a region with respect to the ground comprising a plurality of posts adapted to be removably inserted into the ground. The apparatus further comprises an adjustable connecting means which is secured by a receiving member in an upp... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6938370 | Arbor stake A tree support stake having a base and a trunk. The base includes a plurality of tines extending horizontally and radially from a center of the base. Each of the tines includes a vertical portion extending downwardly at a periphery of the base. One end of the trunk ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6772558 | Unitary tree and shrub stabilizing device A unitary device for securing the root ball of newly planted trees and/or shrubs into proper position, for stabilizing the trees and/or shrubs to prevent shifting or toppling while the tree and/or shrub root systems are first developing. The device includes a horizo... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6708446 | V-strap tree stabilizing assembly The present invention provides a tree stabilizing assembly and method for using same, wherein the stabilizing assembly is designed to support or provide supplementary bracing to a tree so as to maintain it in a substantially upright or other predetermined position w... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6702239 | Apparatus and method for supporting the trunk of a tree An adjustable-length shaft implanted in the ground for supporting trees. A helical screw is mounted on the lower end of the shaft. A lever arm, passed into a lever fitting attached to the shaft, is rotated about the shaft, causing the helical screw to pen... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6681519 | Self-clamping christmas tree stand A self-clamping Christmas tree stand provides a stable platform for a Christmas tree that allows simple installation and adjustment of the tree angle without having to be positioned under the tree to perform the adjustments. The tree stand uses the weight... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6625926 | Tree and shrub stabilizing apparatus and method for stabilizing a tree or shrub An apparatus for stabilizing a tree or shrub, comprises a plurality of stakes each including first and second ends, respectively, the first ends being adapted for permitting the stakes to be driven into the ground, a plurality of straps, and attachment ho... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6612071 | Support apparatus A support apparatus (10) for trees (12) comprising a mounting part (14) in the form of a plurality of brackets (16) interconnected by ties (24), engageable around the tree (12), and a ground engaging member (32) extendible from each bracket (16) at an inc... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6604320 | Supports for branches and vines A support for branches and vines consisting of a base which has a hole, a stem which has many holes at different levels and facing in various directions, many rods which may have many holes, many branch support assemblies each of which consist of a string... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6516561 | Unitary tree and shrub stabilizing device A unitary device for securing the root ball of newly planted trees and/or shrubs into proper position, for stabilizing the trees and/or shrubs to prevent shifting or toppling while the tree and/or shrub root systems are first developing. The device includ... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6460289 | Tree support device and method of use A tree support device is provided having a substantially W-shaped configuration. The device includes a cross member having first, second, and third elongated legs extending therefrom in substantially parallel alignment. The support device is made from an ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6442891 | Tree brace A tree brace applies corrective forces to a part of a tree, such as the trunk, to straighten undesired bends or other deformities. A turnbuckle device applies force at a desired point of application, and is held by flexible lines that extend to locations ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6408569 | Plant support assembly A plant support assembly for rigidly supporting a plant in an upright position in various types of soil conditions. The inventive device includes a base, a tubular member attached to the base and extending upwardly, a shaft positionable within the base, a... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6405480 | Fluid injection apparatus and method A fluid injection apparatus and associated method for supplying a pressurized fluid to a permeable portion of a tree. A fluid injection apparatus comprising a receptacle engageable with the tree forms a chamber around the permeable portion of the tree. A ... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6401385 | Single fastener plant support ring for use with a T-shaped or U-shaped upright post The present invention is a plant support that can be used on either a T-shaped post or a U-shaped post. The support includes a ring for supporting the plant and a latching section which engages the post. The height of the support on the post can be easily... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6385900 | Support and irrigator for a planting A combination support and irrigator for a planting having an upwardly extending trunk is disclosed. The device includes a housing having an upper end, a lower end and defining an interior chamber. The lower end is adapted to be positioned on a ground supp... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6371432 | Support device A support device for supporting a substantially vertical pole comprises a two-part collar (1) defining a central passage (6) therethrough. The parts of the collar may be releasibly secured together, thereby allowing a collar to be fitted around a pole. Th... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6363655 | Young tree support The young tree support comprises a flexible polymer tube having its end staked by a first stake close to the tree. The flexible polymer tube is wound up the tree to a point between one-third and one-half the distance up the trunk of the tree. From that po... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6299125 | Tree support apparatus Structure is disclosed for supporting immature plants and small trees to assure straight and healthy stem and trunk growth until the stem and/or trunk reaches a growth phase where it is self-supporting. Several embodiments of two part stakes are discussed... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6141903 | Tree staple A device for securing the root ball of newly planted trees and/or shrubs into proper position, for stabilizing the trees and/or shrubs to prevent shifting or toppling while the tree and/or shrub root systems are first developing. The device includes a hor... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6112455 | Support member for supporting base of tree for use in operation for supporting tree and method of supporting tree by using said support member A support member and method for supporting the base of a tree. The support member tightens around the base of the tree to support the tree and includes a support member body that can suspend the state where the base of the tree is tightened in a time-depe... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6073391 | Tree support with wrapping, strap and fastener An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved device for supporting a tree with a cable. The device comprises a wrapping for encircling the tree. A strap tethers the wrapping to the tree. A fastener is secured to the wrapping for affixing to the ca... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6065243 | Tree and shrub stabilizing device A device for securing the root ball of newly planted trees and/or shrubs into proper position, for stabilizing the trees and/or shrubs to prevent shifting or toppling while the tree and/or shrub root systems are first developing. The device includes a hor... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6065899 | Stake system A stake system has a set of couplings and fiberglass rods and can be expanded to include bendable wire and light holders which fit onto the rods. The connector has a tubular body open at opposite ends and a transverse inner wall or collar between the oppo... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6032408 | Tree support collar A tree trunk restraint collar for supporting young or transplanted trees or restraining established trees to a desired position. The preferred round collar is flexible and split at one place so that it may be twisted apart to be installed around the trunk... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6021601 | Vine training anchor An anchor comprising a curved picket is provided. The picket has a first end and a second end and an attachment element, for receiving a trainer, positioned proximate to the first end of the picket. The second end of the curved picket is penetrable into a... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5953858 | Collapsible plastic planter box A collapsible, reusable plastic planter box for trees, plants and shrubs. The planter box comprises four interlocking side panels, stabilizer receptacles on the outside surface of the side panels, and a removable bottom panel.... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5950359 | Tree staking system A staking assembly designed to support a tree in a substantially upright position and being specifically structured to allow operative installation or mounting of the assembly about a tree trunk by a single worker wherein the assembly comprises a pluralit... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5829191 | Method of growing and harvesting vegetation for use in remediating contaminated soil and/or groundwater A method of growing trees for transplantation develops a long and narrow root system for ready rooting activity when transplanted at a remediation site. The trees can be grown in a lined hole with an optional basin, or cap, or otherwise lined at the botto... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5829192 | Method for focusing the growth of a vegetative root system to target a contaminated area Root growth and development of vegetation used to remediate contaminated soil and/or groundwater is directed to targeted zones by a casing lining the hole in which the vegetation is planted. A flexible, self-sealing casing encourages strong and healthy ro... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5685518 | Stand system for erecting and taking down of a tree A tree stand system for supporting the trunk of a previously cut a tree in an upright position, and for removal therefrom. The tree stand system has a ground-engaging base, a jaw assembly for supporting the tree trunk, a rod passing through guide supports... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5568700 | Stand-off device for yieldingly supporting a tree to a tree support stake A stand-off device for yieldingly supporting a tree to a tree support stake has an elongated body and an elastomeric cord which extends through the body and which has a tie end extending from the body's distal end so that can be tied to the trunk of a tre... | 10/29/1996 |
