US3581436A
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Plant shield
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-09-25
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-09-25
Abstract
Abstract This is a shield for plants, and the like, in which there are four supports carrying between each pair of supports a roll, or spindle. A sheet of plastic or screen or other shielding material is maintained between the two rolls and it is possible to lengthen, shorten, tilt, and raise and lower each end corner of the screen or the like by appropriate mechanism. The four end supports are adapted to be driven into the ground. The item is used to protect plants and the like from birds, sun, rain and the like.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Basiger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/20; A01G13/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A device for protecting plants from weather elements comprising: two pairs of rigid stakes suitable for substantially vertical mounting in the earth; a takeup reel mounting bracket vertically, and slidably, adjustably mounted upon each of said stakes, each of said mountings incorporating a swivel connection to provide for angular relationship between said stakes and the takeup reels hereinafter described; a flange on each of said swivel connected brackets, each flange having an outwardly flaring upper portion to guide the sheet of material hereinafter described while being transferred between said takeup reels, said flanges holding said material upon said reels regardless of relative alignment thereof, and said flaring portions guiding said material onto said reels during transfer of said material between said reels; a takeup reel mounted between each pair of mounting brackets; handle means connectable to said reels to provide rotation thereof; a sheet of flexible material mounted at opposite ends thereof to said reels in such manner as to allow takeup and transfer of the material from reel to reel; and means upon the lower end of each stake adaptable to penetrate the earth so as to provide stability to each stake.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
193 words
A device for protecting plants from weather elements comprising: two pairs of rigid stakes suitable for substantially vertical mounting in the earth; a takeup reel mounting bracket vertically, and slidably, adjustably mounted upon each of said stakes, each of said mountings incorporating a swivel connection to provide for angular relationship between said stakes and the takeup reels hereinafter described; a flange on each of said swivel connected brackets, each flange having an outwardly flaring upper portion to guide the sheet of material hereinafter described while being transferred between said takeup reels, said flanges holding said material upon said reels regardless of relative alignment thereof, and said flaring portions guiding said material onto said reels during transfer of said material between said reels; a takeup reel mounted between each pair of mounting brackets; handle means connectable to said reels to provide rotation thereof; a sheet of flexible material mounted at opposite ends thereof to said reels in such manner as to allow takeup and transfer of the material from reel to reel; and means upon the lower end of each stake adaptable to penetrate the earth so as to provide stability to each stake.
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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |