US3302328A
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Plant support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-08
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Granted: 1967-02-07
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Expires: 1985-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E King
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/12; A01G9/128; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/31; Y10S24/37; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44017; Y10T24/44248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A PLANT SUPPORT ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A PLANT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN UPRIGHT STAKE, COMPRISING: A RESILIENT WIRE LOOP ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE PLANT, AND A HELIX FORMED AT EACH END OF SAID LOOP, EACH OF SAID HELICES BEING ADAPTED TO SLIP OVER SAID STAKE AND MAINTAIN SAID LOOP IN A PLANE SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID STAKE, EACH END OF SAID LOOP BEING FORMED WITH A REVERSE CURVE DEFINING A U-SHAPED PORTION AT THE POINT OF JUNCTURE OF SAID HELIX, SAID U-SHAPED PORTIONS HAVING OPEN ENDS DIRECTED OPPOSITELY, SAID ENDS OF SAID LOOP CROSSING OVER AND ENGAGING EACH OTHER AT SAID REVERSE CURVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A PLANT SUPPORT ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A PLANT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN UPRIGHT STAKE, COMPRISING: A RESILIENT WIRE LOOP ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE PLANT, AND A HELIX FORMED AT EACH END OF SAID LOOP, EACH OF SAID HELICES BEING ADAPTED TO SLIP OVER SAID STAKE AND MAINTAIN SAID LOOP IN A PLANE SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID STAKE, EACH END OF SAID LOOP BEING FORMED WITH A REVERSE CURVE DEFINING A U-SHAPED PORTION AT THE POINT OF JUNCTURE OF SAID HELIX, SAID U-SHAPED PORTIONS HAVING OPEN ENDS DIRECTED OPPOSITELY, SAID ENDS OF SAID LOOP CROSSING OVER AND ENGAGING EACH OTHER AT SAID REVERSE CURVES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-06 | 1970-08-08 | 1971-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-06 | 1974-08-08 | 1975-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-06 | 1978-08-08 | 1979-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |