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Pot-securing apparatus and method of use thereof

a technology of fixing apparatus and pot support, which is applied in the field of pot fixing apparatus and pot fixing system, can solve the problems of difficult to keep the pot vertical, time-consuming manual repositioning of plants and trees, and inability to optimally grow, etc., and achieve the effect of sufficient strength

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-12-18
PEPINIERE DU JASEUR
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The invention provides a device with a conical spiral-like ground-engaging member that improves the connection between the device and the ground. Additionally, there is a pot-securing member that uses a biased portion to spring-load the pot support against the ground, preventing any relative movement and ensuring a strong hold. These improvements enhance the stability and reliability of the device.

Problems solved by technology

Plants, crops and trees cannot optimally grow when they are leaning horizontally on the ground.
It is time-consuming to put them back in their vertical position manually.
It is more difficult to keep the pot vertical when a high plant or a large tree is in the pot.
Prior art pots holders are cumbersome because they, inter alia, have a significant footprint on the ground thus preventing high-density pots layouts on the ground.
Prior art pots holders are also preventing easy circulation around the pots.
The height of the plants in the pots is also an issue with prior art pots holder.
High plants in pots have a significant lever effect and are easily subject to the wind hence providing significant stress on the pot-holder.
Digging a pot in the ground to maintain it causes other issues because it is subject to freeze and thaw cycles that can extract the pot, or prior art pot supports, from the ground.

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[0049]The present invention is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. It may be evident, however, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in simplified format in order to facilitate the description of the present invention.

[0050]A general pot support 10 installation is illustrated in FIG. 1. The pot support 10 is put on the ground 14 and a securing member 18 is used to secure the pot support 10 to the ground 14 in a desired position. The pot support 10 installation can be subdivided in a plurality of steps a) through f) as depicted in FIG. 1. The pot support 10 can generally be defined as an apparatus, a receptacle, a wire frame or a...

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Abstract

A pot support adapted to be secured on the ground for receiving and maintaining a pot therein in a desired position in respect with the ground is presented. The pot support comprising including a ground-securing member adapted to secure the pot support to the ground. A kit thereof is also presented.

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CROSS-REFERENCE[0001]The present invention relates to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 834,941 filed Jun. 14, 2013, entitled POT-SECURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF, incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to a pot-securing apparatus and a pot support system. More precisely, the present invention relates to a pot support system adapted to receive a pot therein to maintain the pot in a desired position.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is desirable to grow plants, crops and trees culture in pot in a controlled environment. These pots need to remain in a predetermined position in order for the plants and trees to grow correctly. Pots are generally disposed on the ground in a vertical position where their openings are located in a direction adapted to receive rain and sprayed water to keep the soil moist and to ensure proper growth of the plant or the tree therein.[0004]Pots that stand f...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G7/02
CPCA47G7/025
Inventor BRODEUR, ALAIN
Owner PEPINIERE DU JASEUR
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