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US4747231A
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Landscape edging
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-08-19
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Granted: 1988-05-31
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Expires: 2006-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A landscape edging has a plurality of sections engaged adjacent to each other on a length of strip material, each length of strip material having two longitudinal edges, one of the longitudinal edges preferably having a cylindrical-shaped bead-like projection. The strip engages in a similarly shaped slot cut through one end of each section, forming a length of landscape edging. The sections are preferably log sections.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry R. LeMay
- 👤 Sharon M. LeMay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A landscape edging comprising a plurality of vertically-placed log sections removably engaged adjacent to each other on a length of flexible non-corrodable strip material, each length of strip material having two longitudinal edges and a bead-shaped projection along the length of said strip engaging in a bead-shaped portion of a slot cut vertically through one end of each log section, whereby a required length of landscape edging is formed by securing end log sections to said length of flexible strip material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A landscape edging comprising a plurality of vertically-placed log sections removably engaged adjacent to each other on a length of flexible non-corrodable strip material, each length of strip material having two longitudinal edges and a bead-shaped projection along the length of said strip engaging in a bead-shaped portion of a slot cut vertically through one end of each log section, whereby a required length of landscape edging is formed by securing end log sections to said length of flexible strip material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A landscape edging of claim 1 wherein the strip material is made of plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A landscape edging of claim 1 wherein the slot cut into one end of each section is cut approximately diametrically across the end of the section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A landscape edging of claim 1 wherein the slot cut into one end of each section is cut approximately one-quarter of the distance across the end of the log section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A landscape edging of claim 1 wherein the strip is secured by at least two sections which engage over the strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A landscape edging of claim 5 wherein the two sections are the sections located at each end of the strip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A landscape edging of claim 1 wherein one of the longitudinal edges of the strip comprises a shaped projection, and wherein said strip engages a similarly shaped slot through the end of the log.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A landscape edging of claim 7 wherein the strip has a cylindrical shaped bead-like projection along one longitudinal edge and said strip engages in a keyhole-shaped slot cut into one end of each section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
A landscape edging comprising a plurality of vertically-paced log sections removably engaged adjacent to each other on a length of flexible non-corrodable strip material, each length of strip material comprising a cylindrical shaped bead-like projection along its upper longitudinal edge, said strip engaging in a keyhole-shaped slot cut through one end of each log section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
55 words
A landscape edging comprising a plurality of vertically-paced log sections removably engaged adjacent to each other on a length of flexible non-corrodable strip material, each length of strip material comprising a cylindrical shaped bead-like projection along its upper longitudinal edge, said strip engaging in a keyhole-shaped slot cut through one end of each log section.
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) | 1991-05-31 | 1991-11-30 | 1992-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-31 | 1995-11-30 | 1996-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-31 | 1999-11-30 | 2000-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |