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US4333264A
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Tree nursery clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-01-24
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Granted: 1982-06-08
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Expires: 1998-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A tree nursery clip cooperates with a stake to hold a tree in a desired position. The clip has a pair of openings through which a stake is inserted and a pair of bendable arms. The shape of the openings and the cross section of the stake is non-circular so that a plurality of clips can be non-rotatably positioned along the stake. The tree is pulled alongside the stake, and the arms of each clip are bent around the tree to hold the tree adjacent the stake at a plurality of points along the length of the tree.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Smrt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G17/00; A01G17/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/49
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A tree nursery clip for training a tree to grow in a desired configuration comprising a generally C-shaped mounting portion having an upper planar attaching portion and a lower planar attaching portion connected by a generally planar bight portion, the attaching portions extending generally perpendicularly from the bight portion and being generally parallel to each other, each of the attaching portions having a non-circular opening for receiving a correspondingly shaped stake whereby the clip will not rotate relative to the stake, and a pair of bendable arms extending from the bight portion in generally opposite directions, the arms being constructed and arranged to be bent around a tree to hold the tree adjacent to the stake.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A tree nursery clip for training a tree to grow in a desired configuration comprising a generally C-shaped mounting portion having an upper planar attaching portion and a lower planar attaching portion connected by a generally planar bight portion, the attaching portions extending generally perpendicularly from the bight portion and being generally parallel to each other, each of the attaching portions having a non-circular opening for receiving a correspondingly shaped stake whereby the clip will not rotate relative to the stake, and a pair of bendable arms extending from the bight portion in generally opposite directions, the arms being constructed and arranged to be bent around a tree to hold the tree adjacent to the stake.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-06-07 | 1985-12-07 | 1986-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-07 | 1989-12-07 | 1990-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-07 | 1993-12-07 | 1994-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |