Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A decorative landscape edging comprised of stakes and modules; said modules each having a block or post-like shape with a volume of at least six inches; said modules each having a height than three inches; said modules having a width greater than three inches; said modules having a depth equal or greater than 0.75 inches; said modules having a base area of at least 2.5 square inches on which it may rest; said modules each having two straight, vertical, through-cut, parallel opposed locking keyways normal to said base area which define two connective sides, said connective sides separating front from back; said modules being made from a deterioration and impact resistant material; said stakes being fitted with two opposed locking tongues, said tongues being mating and interlockable with said locking keyways so as to create a loose sliding fit; said stakes being at least 25% longer than said locking keyways; said stakes and said modules being alternately arrangeable in the creation of one-module-high, one-module-thick, tip-resistant landscape edging structures which are self-aligning, exhibit tensile strength and allow vertical adjustment of both said stakes and said modules, whereby an assembled landscape edging structure will be substantially self-supporting during the layout phase and hold all stakes plumb, parallel and ready to drive.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A decorative landscape edging comprised of stakes and modules; said modules each having a block or post-like shape with a volume of at least six inches; said modules each having a height than three inches; said modules having a width greater than three inches; said modules having a depth equal or greater than 0.75 inches; said modules having a base area of at least 2.5 square inches on which it may rest; said modules each having two straight, vertical, through-cut, parallel opposed locking keyways normal to said base area which define two connective sides, said connective sides separating front from back; said modules being made from a deterioration and impact resistant material; said stakes being fitted with two opposed locking tongues, said tongues being mating and interlockable with said locking keyways so as to create a loose sliding fit; said stakes being at least 25% longer than said locking keyways; said stakes and said modules being alternately arrangeable in the creation of one-module-high, one-module-thick, tip-resistant landscape edging structures which are self-aligning, exhibit tensile strength and allow vertical adjustment of both said stakes and said modules, whereby an assembled landscape edging structure will be substantially self-supporting during the layout phase and hold all stakes plumb, parallel and ready to drive.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A landscape edging as in claim 1 which includes interchangeable modules of a plurality of predetermined sizes or shapes for arranging in repeating decorative patterns of the users design.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
A landscape edging as in claim 1 which includes concrete modules.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A landscape edging as in claim 1 which includes modules fashioned from vertically grained lengths of predimensioned lumber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A landscape edging as in claim 1 which includes wooden stakes treated with a preservative compound consistent with below ground use.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
A landscape edging as in claim 1 which includes metal stakes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
A landscape edging as in claim 1 which includes plastic stakes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A landscape edging as in claim 1 which includes stakes in a plurality of lengths; whereby the user may use a shorter stake when subterranean obstacles prevent use of a longer stake; whereby the user may user a longer stake if deemed prudent for support reasons.