Method and device for a configurably supporting trellis or barrier material
US8136293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04H17/127
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for supporting a string and/or a sheet of material, such as a rope, a length of twine, a trellis netting or a barrier material is provided. A ground anchored device includes a rigid post and two or more flexible arms. The arms may be configured to support two or more sheets of material, wherein the sheets of material may further support plant growth. Alternately or additionally, one or more arms may be positioned to maintain string optionally bearing flags and/or barrier material to further discourage intrusion by animals. Horizontal lines may be extended from a plurality of devices to even further discourage intrusion by animals and/or to support the barrier material.
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