US4566219A
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Garden pest barrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-06-25
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Granted: 1986-01-28
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Expires: 2004-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A barrier for placement about gardens and which includes flanges for the retention of a pesticide along the length of the barrier. A shield portion of the barrier protects the pesticide from water as well as providing an obstacle to the passage of garden pests.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton D. Firth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:49
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/10; A01G13/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A garden pest barrier comprising, a wall structure of elongate shape adapted for rested edgewise placement along a ground surface adjacent a garden, means retaining the wall structure in place said wall structure includes a water shield disposed substantially normal to the remaining wall structure and having a lengthwise oriented concave upper surface to serve as a gutter, and pesticide retention means including upper and lower horizontal flanges disposed lengthwise along said wall structure and integral therewith, said flanges being spaced from one another and thereby adapted to frictionally receive and retain a pesticide body inserted therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A garden pest barrier comprising, a wall structure of elongate shape adapted for rested edgewise placement along a ground surface adjacent a garden, means retaining the wall structure in place said wall structure includes a water shield disposed substantially normal to the remaining wall structure and having a lengthwise oriented concave upper surface to serve as a gutter, and pesticide retention means including upper and lower horizontal flanges disposed lengthwise along said wall structure and integral therewith, said flanges being spaced from one another and thereby adapted to frictionally receive and retain a pesticide body inserted therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The barrier claimed in claim 1 wherein said flanges are of semi-rigid construction so as to frictionally engage the pesticide body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The barrier claimed in claim 1 wherein said flanges are of a yieldable nature to receive the pesticide body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The barrier claimed in claim 1 wherein said wall structure defines spaced apart bores to receive ground penetrating spikes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The barrier claimed in claim 1 additionally including connectors which define bite areas which receive inserted end portions of adjacent barriers in an abutting manner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The garden pest barrier claimed in claim 1 wherein said flanges terminate outwardly in enlarged edges to contribute to securement of the pesticide body in place.
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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) | 1989-01-27 | 1989-07-29 | 1990-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-27 | 1993-07-29 | 1994-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-27 | 1997-07-29 | 1998-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |