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Plant stake
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-08-06
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Granted: 1989-02-14
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Expires: 2004-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A plant stake having an elongated stem or stock with one or more ties removably affixed to the stem along its length. In use, a length of one or more of the ties is peeled or otherwise separated from the stem, preferably before the stake is driven into the ground next to the plant being staked. When the stake is driven into place, the free end of the separated tie is used to secure the plant to the stake such that it is supported thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 William P. Strumbos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/12; A01G9/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A plant stake comprising: an elongated rigid stem having a first end and a second end distal therefrom, and at least a single flexible elongated plant tie removably fixed lengthwise along the length of said stem, whereby at least a predetermined length of said tie can be separated from said stem for use when an end of said stake is inserted into the ground adjacent a plant to secure said plant to said stem such that said plant is supported thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A plant stake comprising: an elongated rigid stem having a first end and a second end distal therefrom, and at least a single flexible elongated plant tie removably fixed lengthwise along the length of said stem, whereby at least a predetermined length of said tie can be separated from said stem for use when an end of said stake is inserted into the ground adjacent a plant to secure said plant to said stem such that said plant is supported thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The plant stake recited in claim 1 wherein said tie is a ribbon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The plant stake recited in claim 2 wherein said ribbon is a cloth ribbon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The plant stake recited in claim 2 wherein said ribbon is a paper ribbon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The plant stake recited in claim 2 wherein at least a second tie ribbon is superposed on each tie ribbon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The plant stake recited in claim 1 wherein said tie is removably glued to the stem.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The plant stake recited in claim 6 wherein said glue is a rubber cement.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The plant stake recited in claim 1 wherein a pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to removably fix the tie to the stem.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The plant stake recited in claim 1 wherein the stem is located vertically relative to the ground into which it is inserted.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The plant stake recited in claim 1 wherein one end of the stem is pointed to facilitate its insertion into the ground.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
69 words
A plant stake comprising: an elongated rod-like rigid stem one end of which is inserted into the ground adjacent a plant, and an elongated flexible tie means detachably mounted lengthwise on said stem and running substantially the length thereof, at least a predetermined portion of the length of said tie means being separable from said stem for use to secure a plant thereto such that it is supported thereby.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
A plant stake comprising: an elongated rod-like rigid stem one end of which is inserted into the ground adjacent a plant, and an elongated flexible tie means detachably mounted lengthwise on said stem and running substantially the length thereof, at least a predetermined portion of the length of said tie means being separable from said stem for use to secure a plant thereto such that it is supported thereby.
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