US5535545A
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Lawn and garden edging system
Assignee: MM EQUITIES Ltd A FLORIDA Corp
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Filing: 1995-05-05
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Granted: 1996-07-16
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Expires: 2015-05-05
Abstract
Abstract The instant invention is a lawn and garden edging system which provides for a border device positionable adjacent walks and plant beds with provisions for the attachment of watering and lighting components. An insertion structure is provided which is inserted into the ground by use of a wooden handle placed into an aperture allowing an individual to stand on an upper end of the structure allowing the installer's weight to force the structure into the ground. The upper portion of the structure forms a passageway with apertures available for positioning watering components, electrical components may also be attached for connection to lighting products used to highlight trees, bushes or a home. A second embodiment of the invention provides a conduit for attachment to conventional extruded plastic edging dividers, the conduit provides the formation of a passageway for placement of the aforementioned watering components and electrical connections.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren W. Matz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:40
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/28; F21V21/00; F21V21/08; F21V21/0824; F21V21/14; F21V21/30; F21W; F21W2131/00; F21W2131/10; F21W2131/109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An edging apparatus comprising: an insertion structure having two rectangular side walls forming a wedge shape bounded by a first and second end wall, each said end wall having an enlarged upper end narrowing to a singular edge assimilating said wedge shape, said side walls separated along an upper portion by a first distance with a longitudinally disposed cutout forming an upright passageway between said first and second end walls, said upper portion including a plurality of vertical chambers disposed along the length thereof; a circular shaped cover having an inner surface and an outer surface; and a means for coupling said cover to said insertion structure, said inner surface and said passageway forming a horizontally disposed chamber when said cover is coupled thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
An edging apparatus comprising: an insertion structure having two rectangular side walls forming a wedge shape bounded by a first and second end wall, each said end wall having an enlarged upper end narrowing to a singular edge assimilating said wedge shape, said side walls separated along an upper portion by a first distance with a longitudinally disposed cutout forming an upright passageway between said first and second end walls, said upper portion including a plurality of vertical chambers disposed along the length thereof; a circular shaped cover having an inner surface and an outer surface; and a means for coupling said cover to said insertion structure, said inner surface and said passageway forming a horizontally disposed chamber when said cover is coupled thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The edging system according to claim 1 wherein said first end wall includes a vertically disposed groove and said second end wall includes a vertically disposed tongue, said tongue of said second end wall selectively slidable into a groove of an adjacent insertion structure for releasable retention thereby.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The edging system according to claim 1 wherein said first and second end wall are chamfered.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The edging system according to claim 1 wherein one of said vertical chambers is circular, said circular chamber receptive to an insertion of a circular shaped handle for use in maintaining said insertion structure in an upright position during installation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The edging system according to claim 1 including a water coupler means, said water coupler means having an upper portion with at least one water inlet and one water outlet and a lower portion releasably securable into one of said vertical chambers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The edging system according to claim 5 wherein said water coupler means includes a manual valve means for controlling the flow of water therethrough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The edging system according to claim 5 wherein said water outlet of said water coupler means is receptive to a nozzle means for the controlled distribution of water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The edging system according to claim 1 wherein said means for coupling is further defined as a plurality of alignment tabs disposed on each said side wall for engaging a free end of said cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
The edging system according to claim 1 including a electrical hanger formed from a semi-circular shaped piece of plastic conforming to an inner side surface of said cover with a horizontally disposed cross member, said hanger positioning electrical wires along an upper portion of the inner surface of said cover.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The edging system according to claim 1 including a lamp coupler means, said lamp coupler means having an upper portion securing an illumination lamp in a pivotable position and a lower portion releasably securable into one of said vertical chambers.
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