AU2017101670B4

AU2017101670B4 - EzySNIP 90° Internal Corner

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Publication number: AU2017101670B4
Application number: AU2017101670A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Ian William Gibbs
Original assignee: G M Gibbs & I W Gibbs
Current assignee: Gm Gibbs & Iw Gibbs
Priority date: 2017-11-29
Filing date: 2017-11-29
Publication date: 2019-03-28
Anticipated expiration: 2025-11-29
Also published as: AU2017101670A4

Abstract

Abstract The invention is a one-piece molded plastic landscaping ground stake for placement into 90 internal corners of structures enabling for the cutting/trimming of the grass that is out of reach during normal grass line trimming. The invention consists of a pointed stake with longitudinal channels and a triangle face. The face contains a small ledge at is bottom for assistance during insertion into the ground. The area on the surface of the face is concaved to cater for the rotation motion of line grass trimmers.

Description

Background of the Invention

1. Field of the Invention

The invention relates generally to cutting grass in 90 degree internal corners that meet with turf, lawn or grass.

Garden tools manufacturing (except power operated)

The Invention

EzySNIP 90-degree Internal Corner Lawn Edge Care & Maintenance Tool.

Features

EzySNIP 90 degree Internal Corner is a simple maintenance tool for where 90 degree internal corners meet turf, lawns or grass applications. It consists of a one-piece moulded plastic landscaping maintenance tool with a sloping concaved triangular face for placement into the ground at 90-degree internal corners of structures enabling for the cutting/trimming of the grass that is out of reach during normal grass line trimming process.

Benefits:

The benefits are;

Reduces physical labour

Reduces environmental hazards by reducing chemical use Reduces associated maintenance costs Increases pride

Reduces stress Easy to install Set and forget

It serves a purpose and fulfils a need

Provides a mechanical option to complete the task

2. Description of Invention

Regardless of whether one is diligent, lawn and other grasses can be left uncut by traditional line rotation grass trimming on internal corners. Where grass meets an internal corner, the grass in the internal corner will remain after line trimming. Pre-emptively, most people will generally bend, kneel and manually use clippers or scissors; maybe pull the grass out of the corner to remove and clean the grass from the internal corner.

The problem is not so easily solved where there a numerus 90 degree internal corners to clean.

The disclosed invention is a simple maintenance tool for where 90 degree internal corners meet turf, lawns or grass applications.

3. Summary of the Invention

The invention is directed to a means for filling a void at 90 degree internal corners of a structure to the ground of the proximity of the ground, that meet with turf, lawn or grass.

The Face (being the top of the invention)

The invention consists of the innovative sloping surface of the concaved triangle arrowhead looking face. The face is off set from just below the middle bedding assistance lip of the invention which, in top view, the face slopes backward to a slightly rounded point to blend in with the intended structure it is to be positioned at. The face is attached to the bedding assistance lip, which is positioned just below the middle of the invention.

The Bedding Assistance Lip (being the middle of the invention)

The bedding assistance lip is a flat and square edged rectangle ledge reaching from one side to the other of the invention when viewed from the front of the invention. To which the back of the bedding assistance lip also follows the concave of the face of the invention, thus creating the ledge of the bedding assistance lip.

The Ground Stake (being the bottom of the invention)

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The ground stake starts at the bottom and from beneath the bedding assistance lip, tapering to a slightly rounded point at the bottom end of the invention for insertion into the ground to height and width.

The Back (being the back of the invention)

The back of the invention is further having at least three edges, the left edge, the right edge which both are at 90 degree angle to the spine which runs from the bottom point of the invention to the top point of the invention and forms two equally spaced channels running along each side of the centre spine. These channels have the trademark and website address moulded into them.

The Objectives:

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool.

It is another object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that is quick and simple to use and install.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that is low in cost.

It is still another object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that is easy to carry.

It is still a further object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that is of a durable and reliable construction.

It is another object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.

It is another object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that it may reduce physical labour.

It is another object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that it may reduce the use of chemical herbicides.

It is another object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that it may reduce the costs of line trimming.

It is another object of the invention to provide a new and innovative landscaping maintenance tool that it is unique.

There, together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterise the invention, which are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

Brief Description of the Drawings

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

Figures:

FIG. 01 is an Environmental view of the invention positioned in the ground.

FIG. 02 is a Spine view of the invention.

FIG. 03 is a Front view of the invention.

FIG. 04 is a Back view of the invention.

FIG. 05 is a Right side elevation view of the invention.

FIG. 06 is a Left side elevation view of the invention.

FIG. 07 is a Top view of the invention.

FIG. 08 is a Bottom view of the invention.

FIG. 09 is a Perspective Right Back Angle view of the invention.

FIG. 10 is a Perspective left Back Angle view of the invention.

FIG. 11 is Perspective views of the invention.

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Detailed Description of a Preferred Embodiment.

Referring now to FIG. 01, the invention is shown inserted in the ground, with the bedding assistance lip at ground level, and the face set into the 90-degree internal corner.

Concerning FIG's 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 and 08 are the invention, formed of molded high density plastic or similar material, and is shown generally with a spine that ends at the bottom in a generally tapered stake shape to a slightly rounded pointed tip. Back of the invention shows at least three edges, the left edge, the right edge which both are at 90-degree angle to the spine which runs from the bottom point of the invention to the top point of the invention and forms two equally spaced channels running along each side of the centre spine, comprising primary of the two sides and spine, which engages the top sloping concaved face of the invention and the bottom stake of the invention as shown.

One end of the face surface contains a small hole penetrating through to the back for fixing to structures, allowing the user to fasten the face when installing in position. This hole is molded into the invention to assist in mechanically affixing the invention to the structure. The bottom of the face surface is a height gauge & bedding assistance lip to assist insertion into the ground. The bottom stake is tapered and pointed to assist with inserting into the ground.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing disclosure not only relates to the preferred embodiment of the invention that also includes any modifications, scaling's and/or alterations maintaining and without departing from the concept, spirit and scope of the invention are included and protected as set forth in the appended claims and claimed by this description on said patent.

Claims

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A device for facilitating easy trimming of grass in internal corners of structures:

• a sloping concaved triangular face;

• a stake means for inserting into soil about the perimeter of the area to be covered;

• said stake means is wedged to a point at one end;

• said stake means contains a plurality of channels;

• said channels follow the primary axis of the stake;

• a shaped face on the stake remaining above the surface of the ground; and • means, located on and attached to the said face, for engaging and filling an internal corner and fixing to a structure;
2. A device for facilitating the filling of an internal corner according to claim 1 wherein there are three channels.