Plant husbandry – Plant supports – Cage
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-20
2005-09-20
Poon, Peter M. (Department: 3643)
Plant husbandry
Plant supports
Cage
C047S044000, C047S002000, C047S020100, C047S029100, C047S023100, C047S029500, C047S032400, C052S063000, C052S146000, C052S019000, C052S653200, C285S121100, C285S121400, C285S133110, C285S021100, C285S915000, C285S423000, C403S295000, C403S297000, C403S293000, C256S001000, C256S025000, C256S026000, C256S065010, C256S067000, C256S065030, C256S065040, C256S065050
Reexamination Certificate
active
06944989
ABSTRACT:
A system and kit of components for winterizing plants and trees, where the invention comprises a skeletal frame formed by plural first tubular members, each having an upper end and a lower end. When assembled, the respective lower ends are spaced apart and positioned vertically and anchored within the ground surrounding the plant or tree. Joined between adjacent first tubular members are plural second tubular, horizontally oriented, members to form a generally square skeletal frame. About the skeletal frame is a light-transmitting plastic wrap. Overriding the skeletal frame is a top frame, preferably pivotal about a pair of upper ends, to allow access to the protected plant or tree. Additionally, the invention contemplates a cover, such as a plastic wrap or canvas-like material over the top frame to ensure complete protection of the plant or tree. Finally, and most significantly, the invention includes a hydro heat transfer system that extracts the inherent heat from the ground and the heated air within the skeletal frame to provide additional protection against sub-freezing temperatures.
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Bradley William W.
Noll William B.
Poon Peter M.
Velenti Andrea M.
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