Plant husbandry – Tree supports
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Valenti, Andrea M (Department: 3643)
Plant husbandry
Tree supports
C047S043000, C047S032500, C024S0160PB, C024S0160PB, C024S0170AP
Reexamination Certificate
active
07908793
ABSTRACT:
A tree tie and method of use is disclosed. The tree tie comprises a member. The tie member including a first end portion; a first tab coupled to the first end portion; a middle portion and one end of a middle portion coupled to the first tab. The tie member also includes an opposite end of the middle portion coupled to a second tab, a second end portion coupled to the second tab and a head portion coupled to the second end portion. The tree tie including a flexible hose surrounding the middle portion of the first member and being substantially held in place by the first and second tabs. Only flexible hose contacts the tree when the first member surrounds the tree.
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Sawyer Law Group P.C.
Valenti Andrea M
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