Plant husbandry – Plant supports – Vertical
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-13
2010-12-28
Nguyen, T. (Department: 3644)
Plant husbandry
Plant supports
Vertical
C047S046000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07856754
ABSTRACT:
A plant tie and a chain of plant ties are disclosed. The plant tie can include an expandable portion, such as a length of tape, and two twistable portions, such as two lengths of wire. The expandable portion can span a gap between the twistable portions. The plant tie can be wrapped around a portion of a plant and secured in place by twisting the twistable portions. Once in place, the plant tie can expand to accommodate movement and/or growth of the plant to which it is attached. The disclosed chain of plant ties can include multiple individual plant ties linked in series for ease of manufacture and use.
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Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Nguyen T.
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