US4932157A
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Tree surround
Assignee: LALLY MICHAEL B
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Filing: 1989-06-01
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Granted: 1990-06-12
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Expires: 2009-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A tree surround which is provided to confine shredded or bark material at the base of a tree for the purpose of retaining moisture and likewise prevent the growth of weeds thereby maintaining neat appearance of the tree area, the surround being made from tire carcasses, specifically the sidewalls thereof which would normally be a problem to dispose of and costly to otherwise destroy, the shape of the sidewall and the contact of the severed outer periphery with the ground making possible use of power equipment to trim weeds which may grow near such periphery.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathan B. Shimp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/30; A01G13/31; A01G13/20; A01G13/27; E; E01; E01F; E01F15/00; E01F15/02; E01F15/04; E01F15/0461; E01F15/0469; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S47/00; Y10S47/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A tree surround formed from a vehicle tire having a sidewall portion with a concave inner surface and a tread portion comprising: a body formed from the tire sidewall portion, said sidewall portion being cut circumferentially to form abutting ends and said tread portion being removed therefrom; said sidewall being separated at said cut and placed on the ground to enclose the ground surface about the base of a tree or the like with the concave inner surface of said sidewall portion uppermost; and a first connector means which penetrates said abutting ends and the ground surface to position said body in position about said tree or the like.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A tree surround formed from a vehicle tire having a sidewall portion with a concave inner surface and a tread portion comprising: a body formed from the tire sidewall portion, said sidewall portion being cut circumferentially to form abutting ends and said tread portion being removed therefrom; said sidewall being separated at said cut and placed on the ground to enclose the ground surface about the base of a tree or the like with the concave inner surface of said sidewall portion uppermost; and a first connector means which penetrates said abutting ends and the ground surface to position said body in position about said tree or the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tree surround as in claim 1 and further including the ground enclosed by said body being covered witha material which will prevent or inhibit the growth of weeds and retain moisture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A tree surround as in claim 1 and further including additional connector means penetrating said body and said ground surface to secure said body in place.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A tree surround as in claim 1 wherein said first connector means is of U-shaped configuration.
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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) | 1993-06-11 | 1993-12-11 | 1994-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-11 | 1997-12-11 | 1998-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-11 | 2001-12-11 | 2002-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |