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Apparatus for supporting plants

US5425203A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 18, 1993
Grant dateJun 20, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 18, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/342
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus (10) for supporting plants includes a base plate (12) having a vertical channel (14) and a plurality of horizontal channels (16), (18), (20), and (22). A vertical rod (32) extends into and above the ground through the vertical channel (14). A plurality of horizontal rods (36) within each horizontal channel (16), (18), (20), and (22) extends a support base provided by the base plate (12). An end plate (38) connects to each horizontal rod (36) to allow for attachment to nearby structures for further support.

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