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US3846935A
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Shrub protector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-11-16
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1992-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A shrub protector consisting of two plates hingedly joined together and provided with individually-adjustable legs.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wagner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/20; A01G13/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A shrub protector, comprising: a. a first plate, having a first side, and two other opposed sides, b. a second plate having a first side, and two other opposed sides hingedly connected to the first plate, along the first side of each plate, c. two spaced, parallel legs associated with each plate, and d. means adjustably connecting each leg to its plate, each plate having a reinforcing strip extending along two opposed sides extending at right angles to said first side, and f. the legs and reinforcing strips being provided with spaced notches and joined by bails which lock in the notches to hold each leg in an adjusted position relative to its reinforcing strip, wherein each plate is rectangular, wherein each reinforcing strip is provided with a rib which slidably engages a groove on a leg, wherein the plates are hingedly connected by means of a Ushaped element having its ends located in bores in the ends of the reinforcing strips, and wherein the legs and the reinforcing strips are formed of extruded material of the same cross-sectional size and shape, the said shape consisting of a rectangle having a notch at one side and a rectangular protrusion at the other side, the rectangular protrusion having parallel sides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A shrub protector, comprising: a. a first plate, having a first side, and two other opposed sides, b. a second plate having a first side, and two other opposed sides hingedly connected to the first plate, along the first side of each plate, c. two spaced, parallel legs associated with each plate, and d. means adjustably connecting each leg to its plate, each plate having a reinforcing strip extending along two opposed sides extending at right angles to said first side, and f. the legs and reinforcing strips being provided with spaced notches and joined by bails which lock in the notches to hold each leg in an adjusted position relative to its reinforcing strip, wherein each plate is rectangular, wherein each reinforcing strip is provided with a rib which slidably engages a groove on a leg, wherein the plates are hingedly connected by means of a Ushaped element having its ends located in bores in the ends of the reinforcing strips, and wherein the legs and the reinforcing strips are formed of extruded material of the same cross-sectional size and shape, the said shape consisting of a rectangle having a notch at one side and a rectangular protrusion at the other side, the rectangular protrusion having parallel sides.
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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |