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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7966768 | Staking system for growing container A staking system for use with a self-watering growing container includes an outrigger structure at each longitudinal end. Each outrigger structure is mountable on the bottom of the growing container to provide stability. Two vertical stakes are attached to respectiv... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7587860 | Landscaper trellis with integrated light and plant hanger The present invention relates to a landscaper trellis that would feature basket hangers and a solar light incorporated into its design. The trellis would measure roughly 8 feet long and 8 feet high. The curved framework would consist of two lattice panels stretching... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7377073 | Methods 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 pi... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7328491 | Gate mate This specification discloses an apparatus for constructing a gate opening comprised of a spacing unit with a first end and a second end, means for expanding the spacing unit such that the distance between the first end and the second end may vary; means for locking ... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7249439 | Trellis system and method A trellis wire support apparatus and a trellis system and method for use in vineyards and the like. The trellis wire support comprises a body having at least one a fold configured to releasibly engage a corresponding slot in a support element, and at least one clip ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7213365 | Device for arranging a bunch of flowers The invention relates to a device for arranging a bunch of flowers, in particular a twisted bunch of flowers. The device comprises a top and a bottom grating, each having grating openings through which the stems of flowers/twigs can be inserted. The top grating is m... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7152368 | Garden trellis A trellis assembly including a first trellis section having a plurality of vertical rods connected to at least one horizontal rod and a second trellis section having a plurality of connected horizontal and vertical rods. The second trellis section includes a plurali... | 12/26/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6973751 | Trellis system and method A trellis wire support apparatus and a trellis system and method for use in vineyards and the like. The trellis wire support comprises a body having at least one a fold configured to releasibly engage a corresponding slot in a support element, and at least one clip ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6968962 | Frame kit and methods therefor A frame kit comprises a plurality of improved corner connectors and a plurality of rail members both having a plurality of holes, a plurality of fasteners for coupling each one of the corner connectors to one end of three rail members of the plurality of rail member... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6962262 | Connecting corner for knock down racks A metal connecting corner used in assembling a rack frame comprises three leg portions with each one of the leg portions of the connecting corner having three inner slots, each slot accepting a metal rail having a plurality of holes. Each slot is supported by a doub... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6948277 | Methods of making support structures for trellis systems Methods for making trellis support structures for use in supporting vine borne crops are disclosed. The support structure includes a metallic support member that is bent into a modified U-shape and attached to a metallic cross arm using a process that produces consi... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6907694 | Support structure for trellis system A new trellis support structure and a method for its production for use in supporting vine borne crops. The support structure includes a metallic support member that is bent into a modified U-shape and attached to a metallic cross arm using a process that produces c... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6874276 | Cage for vine crops A cage for supporting a growing fruit or vegetable vine comprising a series of concentric rings of ever increasing diameter wherein the rings are secured to a pair of opposed continuous wire loops having legs at the free end to be pushed into the ground, and a handl... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6681522 | Flower box A flower box having posts and wall elements connected by first reversible anchoring devices, the wall elements being in turn reversibly associated with at least one corresponding bottom so as to provide, as a whole, full vertical and horizontal flexibilit... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6668485 | Agrotechnical method for training branch cordon vine and for regulation of its growth and yield Agrotechnical method for Branch Cordon trained vine, for the mechanizable control of its growth, and yield; where in the branch cordon plantation a cordon arm supporting wire parallel with the direction of the stock row, preferably in 160-190 cm height is... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6609333 | Plant support and container lifting devices A detachable container lifting device includes a handle with first and second longitudinal members extending from the handle. Each longitudinal member has an end section. A first aperture engaging structure is positioned on the end section of the first lo... | 08/26/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6393764 | Planter elements and combinations thereof Planter elements for use individually or in various combinations for a wide variety of uses and which are easily assembled for compact storage/shipment. A base element is a box-like structure having four walls, open at the top and bottom. The walls are at... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6378245 | Versatile trellis kit A trellis for vines and other climbing plants, for home and garden use, that will facilitate plant growth and crop harvesting. The invention has a "T" shaped support structure, with hooks for a hanging net, and ground stakes for holding the net tightly ne... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6357174 | Simulated trees and armatures and kits therefor A simulated tree comprises an armature including a trunk with nodes thereon from which are supported branches guyed together by shrouds to stiffen the trunk and maintain the branches in spaced relationship, with a net cover supported thereon. Vines are cu... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6209258 | Extendable locking potted plant support A potted plant support system which has a flat base member which is securabie to a plant pot by with a key which secures the base member to the pot. The key may be shaped to fit in slot-like openings in the base member and the pot. The plant is supported ... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6131323 | Display mounting device A display mounting device for holding a display object has a mounting region with at least one mounting edge. The display mounting device also has an opening, into which the mounting region may be inserted; a resilient placement member, which bends to all... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6067751 | Plant container with a plant stake fixing device A plant container which includes a plant-stake fixing device, wherein the plant container in the region of its rim is provided with at least two coupling components rigidly connected with the side-wall of the plant container. The plant-stake fixing device... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6029607 | Bird arbor A bird arbor having a span member supported above the ground by a pair of vertically oriented support members. The span member and support members comprise a free-standing architectural structure forming a through-way. One or more birdhouse are integrally... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6029396 | Adjustable potted plant stand A device for supporting plant pots on a floor surface so as to permit evaporation of moisture from therefrom and which is easily manually adjustable to fit plant pots of varying size.... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5987815 | Fixing device for a plant stake A fixing device for a plant supporting rod has a holder (6, 13, 20) that holds the plant supporting rod (3) inserted into the planting substrate (4) at the edge (8) of the plant container (1). In order to safely hold the plant supporting rod in all direct... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5964057 | Plant holder The invention relates to a plant holder with several essentially identically shaped elements (2), which are arranged in a vertical position when in use, and at least one supporting ring (3), which is arranged in a horizontal position when in use, which in... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5862625 | Expandable-portable trellis systems with hydro application An expandable water trellis is provided including a plurality of hollow pipes of various lengths each having a pair of open ends and a plurality of linearly aligned water dispensers formed along a length thereof. Upon the flow of water within the pipe, wa... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5752341 | Radial garden A radial garden support system for climbing plants and non-climbing plants that can be used directly on the ground, with or without planting containers, and can also be used on a deck or patio with planting containers. Adjustable upper and lower radial ar... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5630293 | Rhizome clip for orchid plants and the like A device having a coiled section (13) and clip (12) attached over the rim of a pot (10) with an elongated stem (14) extending over and holding a plant in the pot. The coiled section (13) contains spring-like semi-circular loops and an outer vertical clip ... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5606824 | Elevated plant holder There is provided an elevated plant holder which is supported entirely from an ordinary plant or flower pot having a tapered interior surface. The plant holder includes an upstanding pole having a lower end near the bottom of the plant pot and an upper en... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5501038 | Planted pot self-positioning plant support device A rod like plant support is held in a plant pot adjacent the side wall of the latter. The holder is in the form of a flat discoid base plate, with an integral socket upstanding from a central portion thereof. A rod engages into and upstands from the socke... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5491950 | Modular shear panel system The present invention relates generally to construction and building toys, blocks and the like for children and structurally similar construction and building materials and components for building retaining walls, support structures and lattices, trellise... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5425203 | Apparatus for supporting plants An apparatus (10) for supporting plants includes a base plate (12) having a vertical channel (14) and a plurality of horizontal channels (16), (18), (20), and (22). A vertical rod (32) extends into and above the ground through the vertical channel (14). A... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5345714 | Plant separation device A mounting plate having a central shaft fixedly and coaxially mounted to the shaft is arranged for reception within a pot member and with the mounting plate positioned on the pot floor spaced therefrom by a plurality of support feet. In this manner, the c... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5327678 | Extendable support post for potted plants An improved support for potted plants comprising a vertical post formed of one or more hollow sections secured to a horizontal apertured anchor plate. The anchor plate, which rests on the bottom of the pot, is held in place by the weight of the soil in th... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5282335 | Self-watering dish garden for plants A self-watering dish garden includes a lower container section which defines a liquid holding reservoir, an upper container section which fits on the lower container section and has an open top, and a tray which fits into the upper container section. The ... | 02/01/1994 |
| 5263279 | Prop-supporting device A support device for rigidly holding an upright prop driven into a ground mixture in a container having an upper rim. The device comprises an elongated member provided at one end with a ring in which the prop may be slid and held substantially vertically ... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5249390 | Plant support trellis apparatus The disclosed trellis apparatus is assemblied from a number of separate substantially identical rigid L-shaped pieces, each having short and long generally straight portions meeting across a generally right angle bend, and a loop formed adjacent the free ... | 10/05/1993 |
