公开(公告)号：US06442891B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-03

申请号：US09917047

申请日：2001-07-27

Applicant: James Roy

Inventor： James Roy

IPC: A01G1714

CPC classification number: A01G17/10

Abstract: 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 above and below the application point. The turnbuckle is adjusted as the tree responds to the forces exerted thereon. The tree brace does not require a pole or stake for support, and can be placed on a tree wherever a bend or other deformity needs to be straightened.

Abstract translation: 一棵树大括号将矫正力应用到树的一部分，例如树干，以矫正不希望的弯曲或其他畸形。 螺丝扣装置在所需的应用点施加力，并且由延伸到应用点上方和下方的位置的柔性线保持。 当树对其上施加的力作出响应时，调节螺丝扣。 树支架不需要支撑杆或桩，可以放置在树上，无论弯曲或其他畸形需要矫直。

公开(公告)号：US06370817B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09627291

申请日：2000-07-28

Applicant: Alvin E. Brooks ,  Dean R. Ferrie

Inventor： Alvin E. Brooks ,  Dean R. Ferrie

IPC: A01G1714

CPC classification number: A01G17/04 ,  Y10T24/1412 ,  Y10T24/1424

Abstract: A manual and tool adjustable, reusable tree bracing assembly to support a tree in a substantially vertical position, being specifically structured to allow mounting and removal of the assembly about a tree trunk by a single worker wherein the assembly comprises padded support members movably positionable at spaced apart locations from one another about the circumference of a tree trunk along a length of two adjustable straps and further including at least three brace members and at least three padded support members accommodating the straps wherein one support member is adjustably configured to provide virtually non-slip strap attachment with lock-down option and wherein the distal end of each brace member engages a base member removably fixed to the ground or to a tree grate substantially adjacent the tree trunk and the proximal end of each support member is disposed in abutting engagement with the outer surface of the grooved, padded support members so as to exert a supportive, bracing force on the tree trunk yet reduce or eliminate the possibility of moisture accumulation, mildew, scarring and erosion of the exterior surface of the tree trunk.

Abstract translation: 一种手动和工具可调节的可重复使用的树支撑组件，用于支撑处于基本垂直位置的树，其特别构造为允许通过单个工人围绕树干安装和移除组件，其中组件包括可移动地定位在间隔开的填充支撑构件 沿着两个可调节带的长度彼此围绕树干的圆周分开位置，并且还包括至少三个支撑构件和容纳带的至少三个填充支撑构件，其中一个支撑构件可调节地构造成实际上防滑 带子附件，其具有锁定选项，并且其中每个支撑构件的远端接合可移除地固定到地面的基部构件或基本上邻近树干的树状格栅，并且每个支撑构件的近端设置成与 开槽的，填充的支撑构件的外表面，以便施加支撑的，粗糙的 在树干上减少或消除树干外表面的积水，霉变，疤痕和侵蚀的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US06389744B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US08791098

申请日：1997-01-04

Applicant: Jerry Thomas Pugh

Inventor： Jerry Thomas Pugh

IPC: A01G1714

CPC classification number: A01G9/12

Abstract: A support for articles having an elongated portion has a single shaft and a head made of wire. The head is attached to one end of the shaft. The head consists of a single wire formed into loops. The loops are formed at an angle with the shaft. The form of the support can resemble a flower, with the shaft representing the flower stem, the head representing the flower head and the loops representing the shape and arrangement of the flower petals. The support can be made from a single piece of wire. The invention can be used to support plant stems, arrange cut flowers in a bouquet or store writing implements.

Abstract translation: 具有细长部分的物品的支撑件具有单个轴和由导线制成的头部。 头部连接到轴的一端。 头部由形成环的单根线组成。 环与轴形成一定角度。 支撑物的形式可以类似花，轴代表花茎，头代表花头，花环代表花瓣的形状和排列。 支撑可以由单根线制成。 本发明可用于支持植物茎，在花束中放置切花或存储书写工具。

公开(公告)号：US06301830B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09440960

申请日：1999-11-16

Applicant: Gaylord C. Whipple

Inventor： Gaylord C. Whipple

IPC: A01G1714

CPC classification number: A01G17/04

Abstract: A tree guy line system including a plurality of guy lines with each line having a first and second end and a limited extension spring assembly disposed between the ends to allow a limited extension of the lines to absorb large forces due to wind gusts, etc. A plurality of anchors are adapted to be inserted into the ground at spaced locations around the tree with the second end of each line being secured to a respective anchor. A line adjacent the first end thereof forming a collar for placement around the trunk or limb of a tree where the line extends from both ends of the collar. A tension bar has a line engaging end slidably mounted on the line below the collar and another end of the tension bar secured to the first end of the line so that the line engaging end can be moved along the line to remove slack and place the line in tension.

Abstract translation: 一种树线系统，包括多条线条，每条线具有第一和第二端，以及限定的延伸弹簧组件，其设置在端部之间，以允许线的有限延伸以吸收由阵风等引起的大的力。 多个锚适于在树的周围的间隔处插入地面，每条线的第二端固定到相应的锚。 靠近其第一端的线形成用于围绕树干的躯干或四肢放置的衣领，其中线从衣领的两端延伸。 张力杆具有可滑动地安装在轴环下方的线上的线接合端，并且紧固杆的另一端固定到线的第一端，使得线接合端可以沿着线移动以移除线，并将线 在紧张。

公开(公告)号：US06487815B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09754436

申请日：2001-01-04

Applicant: Peter D. Rimback

Inventor： Peter D. Rimback

IPC: A01G1714

CPC classification number: A47G7/02

Abstract: An adjustable protective platform for supporting, for example, potted plants includes a plurality of multi-legged links. Each link includes a pair of linkage legs angled with respect to each other at an acute angle. Each linkage leg includes a plurality of projections extending from the upper and lower surfaces and at least two transverse slots cut into the upper surface, extending from the outer side to the inner side, and angled at least partially towards the origin end of the opposite linkage leg. The slots in each linkage leg are symmetrical with respect to the slots in the opposite linkage leg. Therefore, the links are coupled together by arranging the links in an alternating up and down (one link facing up and the next facing down) fashion forming an outer enclosed loop, and further, by engaging a slot in a linkage leg of an upward facing link with a slot in an immediately adjacent linkage leg of an adjacent downwardly facing link. When the outermost slots of the linkage legs are engaged with each other, the size of the protective platform is maximized. Likewise, when the innermost slots of the linkage legs are engaged with each other, the size (diameter) of the assembled platform is minimized.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑例如盆栽植物的可调保护平台包括多个多腿连杆。 每个连杆包括一对相对于彼此以锐角成角度的连接支柱。 每个连接腿包括从上表面和下表面延伸的多个突起和从外表面延伸到内侧的至少两个横向槽，并且至少部分地朝着相对连杆的原点倾斜 腿。 每个连接腿中的狭槽相对于相对的连接腿中的狭槽是对称的。 因此，通过将链节布置成形成外封闭环的交替的上下（一个面向上和下一个面向下的一个链接）的方式将链节联接在一起，并且进一步地，通过接合向上的连接腿 与相邻的向下连接的紧邻的连接腿中的狭槽连接。 当连接腿的最外侧的槽彼此接合时，保护平台的尺寸最大化。 同样地，当连接腿的最内侧的槽彼此接合时，组装的平台的尺寸（直径）最小化。

公开(公告)号：US06408569B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09401559

申请日：1999-09-22

Applicant: Raymond P. Obregon

Inventor： Raymond P. Obregon

IPC: A01G1714

CPC classification number: A01G9/124

Abstract: 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, and a locking strap for securing a plant to the shaft or tubular member. The shaft is preferably constructed of a material that is easily severed for allowing support for various heights of plants. The base is shaped for fitting within the lower portion of a conventional pot for plants. In an alternative embodiment, the tubular member includes an upper spiked end for inserting through the roots of the plant and thereafter receiving the adjusted shaft.

Abstract translation: 一种植物支撑组件，用于在各种类型的土壤条件下刚性支撑植物处于直立位置。 本发明的装置包括基座，连接到基座并向上延伸的管状构件，可定位在基座内的轴以及用于将设备固定到轴或管状构件的锁定带。 轴优选地由容易切断以允许支撑植物各种高度的材料构成。 底座的形状适合于用于植物的常规罐的下部。 在替代实施例中，管状构件包括用于插入植物的根部并且之后容纳调节的轴的上部加标端。

公开(公告)号：US06389743B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US09708340

申请日：2000-11-08

Applicant: Grant L. Stephenson

Inventor： Grant L. Stephenson

IPC: A01G1714

CPC classification number: A01G17/12 ,  A01G17/04

Abstract: A tree supporting system includes a non-elastic flexible tree collar belt which encircles the tree trunk with movable belt loops thereon, adjustable cables attached at one end to the loops, and ground anchors at the other end that are driven lengthwise into the ground and pulled into a flat transverse position in the ground. The belt and the belt loops are formed flat non-elastic webbing. The belt loops having an upper loop eye at an upper end slidably mounted on the belt and a lower loop eye at a lower end sized and shaped to receive an end of the cable. A cam type or ratchet type cinching buckle on the belt allows passage of one end of the belt therethrough for tightly cinching the belt about the circumference of the tree trunk and releasably grips the belt in the encircled position. The belt loops are selectively spaced apart in circumferential relation to one another on the belt in its encircled position prior to cinching it about the tree trunk and are secured against the circumference of the tree trunk in the circumferentially spaced relation when it is cinched and gripped by the buckle. Each ground anchor is driven into the ground in an upright position to the desired depth by a driving rod. The driving rod is removed, and the cable is then pulled upward to rotate the anchor until it is positioned transverse to the hole formed when it was driven into the ground. The cables extend radially outward and downward from the belt loops to the ground anchors to support the tree trunk from selected directions.

Abstract translation: 树木支撑系统包括一个非弹性的柔性树环领带，其环绕树干，其上具有可移动的带环，其一端附接到环的可调节缆绳，以及另一端的纵向进入地面并拉动的地锚 在地面上平坦的横向位置。 带和带环形成平坦的无弹性织带。 皮带环具有可滑动地安装在皮带上的上端的上环眼，下端的下环眼的尺寸和形状适于容纳电缆的一端。 带上的凸轮类型或棘轮式收紧带可允许带的一端通过，从而使带围绕树干的圆周紧密收紧，并将带可释放地夹在包围位置。 皮带环在围绕树干的环绕位置之间以环绕的位置在带上以圆周方式相互间隔地周向相互间隔开，并且当它被束紧并被夹持时被固定在树干的圆周上。 扣子。 每个地面锚固件通过驱动杆以直立位置被驱动到所需的深度。 拆下驱动杆，然后将电缆向上拉以转动锚杆，直到其被定位成横向于当其被驱动到地面中时形成的孔。 电缆从皮带环径向向外和向下延伸到地锚，以便从选定的方向支撑树干。