Plant husbandry – Tree supports
Patent
1985-06-24
1987-03-17
Feyrer, James R.
Plant husbandry
Tree supports
A01G 1704
Patent
active
046496653
ABSTRACT:
A tree branch spreader is used for structural training and orienting the position of growing branches to shape the tree for its intended purpose, such as maximizing the fruit yield for orchardists. The branch spreader is preferably trapezoidal in shape and comprises an elongated spacer portion and opposite ends, each of which further comprising a plurality of intercommunicating notches within which the branches are protectively and removably secured during growth. In the preferred embodiment, smaller primary notches at each end of the spreader are longitudinally positioned at an interiormost location along the spreader, opening into and communicating with a larger secondary notch which in turn opens to communicate with a largest tertiary notch at the exteriormost location of the opposite ends of the spreader. The primary notches each comprise a transversely positioned resting surface and oppositely spaced apart sidewalls displaced perpendiculary therefrom. Adjacent larger secondary and tertiary notches comprise a pair of resting surfaces, extending perpendicularly from the outer edges of the adjacent smaller notch and communicating with a pair of sidewalls, each depending perpendicularly from its respective resting surface. The resting surfaces of the opposite ends are positioned in coplanar alignment, forming an acute angle with respect to the top surface of the spreader. Additionally, the resting surfaces are curved inwardly in a concave manner.
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Feyrer James R.
Mattern Jr. Roy E.
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