Plant husbandry – Tree supports
Patent
1996-10-24
2000-02-08
Carone, Michael J.
Plant husbandry
Tree supports
52155, 248499, 248508, 47 44, A01G 500
Patent
active
060216018
ABSTRACT:
An anchor comprising a curved picket is provided. The picket has a first end and a second end and an attachment element, for receiving a trainer, positioned proximate to the first end of the picket. The second end of the curved picket is penetrable into a surface of a soil or other penetrable substance, in a manner that anchors the picket. The picket penetrates the root system of the plant. The root system provides additional anchoring support for the picket and the attached trainer. A trainer is attached near the first end of the picket and a plant is trained to grow along the trainer. The anchor is a simple and inexpensive device that firmly anchors a trainer near the ground while preventing the trainer from directly contacting the ground. The anchor is more resistant to winds and erosion when compared to conventional anchors. The tension on the trainer is adjustable after the anchor is set into the soil.
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Weathers, deceased Carl
Weathers, legal representative by Charlene M.
Carone Michael J.
Downs Joanne C.
Growers Supply Co., Inc.
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