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Adjustable tree limb support

a tree limb and adjustable technology, applied in the field of tree limb supports, can solve the problems that none of the prior art patents provide the versatility, and achieve the effects of convenient installation, adjustment, and maintenance, and low cost in mass production

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-11
INT MARKETS GRP
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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is an adjustable ground-engaging tree limb support that is easy to use, install, remove, and adjust. It is made of materials that will not rust, are safe, and are reusable for many years of service. The main technical effects of the invention include its adjustability, lightening and electrical shock-resistant components, and its design to minimize bark scarring or tree damage. The invention is also affordable and efficient to manufacture in mass production."

Problems solved by technology

None of the prior art patents provide the versatility of an adjustable mass produced plastic tree limb support with a ground penetration limiter and a curved limb support of a plastic that does not tend to scar the tree limbs as well as a non-conductive shaft to prevent lightning strikes and accidental electrocution due to contact with electrical wires.

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[0032] In FIGS. 1-5, an adjustable ground-engaging tree limb support comprises a telescopically adjustable fiberglass main tube 30 and aluminum hex shaft 28 within the main tube, a plastic stake 31 attached to a bottom end of the main tube, the plastic stake comprising a rounded point at a bottom 35 of the plastic stake for piercing a ground surface, a series of peripheral vertical fins 32 around the plastic stake to prevent twisting, a horizontal plate 34 around the plastic stake above the rounded point to limit depth of insertion of the plastic stake in a ground surface and stabilize the limb support, an upwardly arched curved U-shape limb cradle 21 attached to a top of the hex shaft, and a collar 26 on the main tube having a spring loaded lever 19 for actuating a pin 11 that seats into one of a plurality of apertures 29 in the hex shaft 28 for setting the desired height of the tree limb support.

[0033] The curved U-shape limb cradle 21 is provided with a central opening 23 in the...

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Abstract

An adjustable ground-engaging tree limb support having rustproof lightening-resistant components. A telescopically adjustable fiberglass main tube and hex shaft has a bottom pointed plastic stake having a series of vertical fins to prevent twisting. A plastic curved U-shape limb support is attached to the top of the hex shaft. A collar on the main tube having a spring loaded lever for actuating a pin that seats into one of a plurality of apertures in the hex shaft sets the desired height of the limb support.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to tree supports, and particularly to an adjustable ground-engaging tree limb support, which comprises rustproof lightening and electrocution-resistant components including; a telescopically adjustable fiberglass main tube and aluminum hex shaft, a plastic stake having a vertical fin at the bottom to prevent twisting, a plastic curved U-shape limb support attached to the top of the hex shaft, a collar on the main tube having a spring loaded lever for actuating a pin that seats into one of a plurality of apertures in the hex shaft for setting the desired height of the device and a hole in the arched limb support to allow it to be secured to the tree limb by means of a zip tie or security cable. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] A major concern of arborists and orchard growers is proper structural tree training. It is important that tree branches as well as limbs and branches ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04G25/00
CPCA01G17/10
Inventor CARLSON, DONALD G.HILTON, PAUL W.
Owner INT MARKETS GRP