CA2067577A1 - Garden enclosure system - Google Patents
Garden enclosure systemInfo
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- CA2067577A1 CA2067577A1 CA 2067577 CA2067577A CA2067577A1 CA 2067577 A1 CA2067577 A1 CA 2067577A1 CA 2067577 CA2067577 CA 2067577 CA 2067577 A CA2067577 A CA 2067577A CA 2067577 A1 CA2067577 A1 CA 2067577A1
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- garden enclosure
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
A garden enclosure, comprising a plurality of vertically arranged side panel joined end to end so as to form a perimeter; at least two top panels adapted to be supported horizontally by the perimeter of vertically arranged side panels; and a hinge connecting the at least two top panels for pivoting thereof about a horizontal axis for providing access to the garden enclosure from above.
A garden enclosure, comprising a plurality of vertically arranged side panel joined end to end so as to form a perimeter; at least two top panels adapted to be supported horizontally by the perimeter of vertically arranged side panels; and a hinge connecting the at least two top panels for pivoting thereof about a horizontal axis for providing access to the garden enclosure from above.
Description
2~7~77 GARDEN ENCLOSURE SYSTEM
This invention relates in general to enclosures and more particularly to a garden enclosure system or screen house for protecting gardens from animals, insects, etc.
The rewards and joys of gardening are often tempered by the disappointment of a well tended garden falling to the destructive influence Of animals, insects, inclement weather etc. A long felt need has persisted amongst gardeners for protection against such destructive forces.
lo Previous approaches to garden enclosures were, and are currently limited in their applicability to economically provide protection against such forces.
There exist on the market a number of enclosures designed for a variety of applications ranging from fencing to keep out animals, nets to restrict birds, cold frames to promote propagation of plants, clothes to provide shelter from inclement weather, water tubes to shelter and promote growth.
Prior art systems are limited in their ability to be multi functional as each has been designed to achieve a specific function. With the exception of a greenhouse, there are no garden enclosures currently available which offer protection against animals which can damage gardens (erg. dogs, cats, rabbits and squirrels), protection from most species of flying and crawling insects, protection against damaging effects of torrential rains or the devastating effects of hail, and protection against insects (thereby requiring the use of chemical insecticides and pesticides).
For example, products currently available for restricting entry by cats, dogs, rabbits etch into a garden area, are generally limited to some form ox fencing material without stakes or frame to support the wire or woven fence material. Products presently available for restricting birds from damaging crops are designed to lay on top of the crops. Thus, while the material may restrict birds, it is vulnerable to larger animals which can walk on the plants. Products currently available or propagating plant growth from a seed or 2~757~
seedling (i.e. cold frames) are expensive and limited solely to 'eke particular application for which they were designed. Alternatively, there are products generally home made from surplus windows which typically are unsightly in appearance.
According to the present invention, a multi~unctional anesthetically pleasing garden enclosure is provided for simultaneously achieving a number of common garden requirements: protection from animals, insects and inclement weather, reducing the need for pesticides and herbicides while at the same time offering an environment which will promote plant growth. The garden enclosure of the present invention is not intended to function in the same way as much more expensive designs of greenhouse which are currently available and which create an artificial environment for plant development in cold weather. Instead, the garden enclosure of the present invention is a much smaller structure which enhances garden development by sheltering I and enhancing natural environmental conditions In general, according to the present invention, a garden enclosure is provided comprising:
a) a plurality of vertically arranged side panels joined end to end so as to form a perimeter;
b) at least two top panels adapted to be supported horizontally by said perimeter of vertically arranged side panels; and c) a hinge connecting said at least two top panels for pivoting thereof about a horizontal axis for providing access to said garden enclosure prom above.
As discussed above, conventional products do not employ framework construction, and either provide perimeter fencing or surface protection, but not both.
The garden enclosure ox the present invention restricts most forms of garden pests and predators from a garden by virtue of enclosing the garden prom the sides, surface and top.
6 7 7 t A more detailed description of the preferred embodiment is provided below with reference to the following drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a garden enclosure according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan view of the garden enclosure of Figure 1, and Figure 3 is an elevation view of the garden enclosure in Figures 1 and 2.
Turning to the figures, the garden enclosure of the present invention is shown comprising a cube constructed of four side panels 1 and two top panels 3 and 5 hinged together at 7, wherein the ground serves as the sixth cube surface. According to a successful prototype of the invention, the cube defines a volume of four foot square by two feet in height. Specifically, the system is open on the bottom and is accessed through the top via slightly larger than two foot-by-four foot screened panels 3, 5, hinged at the centre. The system is modular in design and can be ganged together to encompass gardens of any size or configuration.
Each panel of the enclosure is constructed ox four lengths of roll-~ormed aluminum frame 8 which are screwed together to form a rectangle two feet high and four feet long. Each rectangle is reinforced in the middle by a two foot section of roll-formed aluminum screen bar 9.
Screen cloth 11 is applied to each panel and held in place by means ox a PVC splint (not shown) which is rolled into grooves in the aluminum frame 8 and screen bar 9.
According to the preferred embodiment, the perimeter of the enclosure is assembled by connecting the four panels 1 together with sheet metal screws 13 placed in holes redrilled in the aluminum frame 8.
As discussed above, the top of the enclosure is constructed of two panels 3 and 5, each preferably two foot by-four foot in dimension. The design of the aluminum frame is similar to that used on the side panels 1 with the exception that the framing is slightly larger than the aluminum frame 8 of the side walls such that the top is longer to allow for a secure fit when placed over the assembled perimeter walls, as shown in phantom in Figure 2. The longer dimension also provides stability to the structure by allowing the top to connect securely to the side walls 1.
lo As discussed, the top panels 3 and 5 are hinged at 7 along the longest dimension in order to allow easy access to either side of the garden enclosure. Preferably, the top is not permanently fixed to the sides 1 in order to allow for complete removal for easy entry and exit to the garden.
A polyethylene cover (not shown) may be thrown over the entire garden enclosure and held in place with swivel clips and staked into the ground via eyelets to prevent the garden enclosure from blowing away in high wind conditions. In such an application, the cover may form an integral part of the garden enclosure and when placed over the basic framework would allow the enclosure to serve as a small greenhouse or clothe.
In summary, the garden enclosure of the present invention it a multi functional anesthetically pleasing structure, constructed of aluminum framing surrounding screen cloth. A polyethylene cover may by included allowing the system to function as a cold frame or clothe. The enclosure consists of a series of panels which are either hinged or screwed together to allow for easy assembly or disassembly. The largest of the panels is preferably two foot-by-four foot and can be easily stored during winter months.
The garden enclosure ox the present invention has been described as having dimensions which are perceived to be ideal in terms of use, structural integrity, packaging and ease of assembly. However, the panels can 2~7~77 be manufactured in a variety of sizes, and custom sizes are contemplated. The material used for the screen cloth 11 in the panels 1, 3 and 5 can be selected from among various suitable candidates such as fiberglass and aluminum, dependent upon desired characteristics and applications Furthermore, the weave of the screen cloth 11 can be altered to achieve various shading effects.
All such modifications and variations are believed to be within the sphere and scope of the present invention as defined by the claims appended hereto.
This invention relates in general to enclosures and more particularly to a garden enclosure system or screen house for protecting gardens from animals, insects, etc.
The rewards and joys of gardening are often tempered by the disappointment of a well tended garden falling to the destructive influence Of animals, insects, inclement weather etc. A long felt need has persisted amongst gardeners for protection against such destructive forces.
lo Previous approaches to garden enclosures were, and are currently limited in their applicability to economically provide protection against such forces.
There exist on the market a number of enclosures designed for a variety of applications ranging from fencing to keep out animals, nets to restrict birds, cold frames to promote propagation of plants, clothes to provide shelter from inclement weather, water tubes to shelter and promote growth.
Prior art systems are limited in their ability to be multi functional as each has been designed to achieve a specific function. With the exception of a greenhouse, there are no garden enclosures currently available which offer protection against animals which can damage gardens (erg. dogs, cats, rabbits and squirrels), protection from most species of flying and crawling insects, protection against damaging effects of torrential rains or the devastating effects of hail, and protection against insects (thereby requiring the use of chemical insecticides and pesticides).
For example, products currently available for restricting entry by cats, dogs, rabbits etch into a garden area, are generally limited to some form ox fencing material without stakes or frame to support the wire or woven fence material. Products presently available for restricting birds from damaging crops are designed to lay on top of the crops. Thus, while the material may restrict birds, it is vulnerable to larger animals which can walk on the plants. Products currently available or propagating plant growth from a seed or 2~757~
seedling (i.e. cold frames) are expensive and limited solely to 'eke particular application for which they were designed. Alternatively, there are products generally home made from surplus windows which typically are unsightly in appearance.
According to the present invention, a multi~unctional anesthetically pleasing garden enclosure is provided for simultaneously achieving a number of common garden requirements: protection from animals, insects and inclement weather, reducing the need for pesticides and herbicides while at the same time offering an environment which will promote plant growth. The garden enclosure of the present invention is not intended to function in the same way as much more expensive designs of greenhouse which are currently available and which create an artificial environment for plant development in cold weather. Instead, the garden enclosure of the present invention is a much smaller structure which enhances garden development by sheltering I and enhancing natural environmental conditions In general, according to the present invention, a garden enclosure is provided comprising:
a) a plurality of vertically arranged side panels joined end to end so as to form a perimeter;
b) at least two top panels adapted to be supported horizontally by said perimeter of vertically arranged side panels; and c) a hinge connecting said at least two top panels for pivoting thereof about a horizontal axis for providing access to said garden enclosure prom above.
As discussed above, conventional products do not employ framework construction, and either provide perimeter fencing or surface protection, but not both.
The garden enclosure ox the present invention restricts most forms of garden pests and predators from a garden by virtue of enclosing the garden prom the sides, surface and top.
6 7 7 t A more detailed description of the preferred embodiment is provided below with reference to the following drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a garden enclosure according to the present invention, Figure 2 is a plan view of the garden enclosure of Figure 1, and Figure 3 is an elevation view of the garden enclosure in Figures 1 and 2.
Turning to the figures, the garden enclosure of the present invention is shown comprising a cube constructed of four side panels 1 and two top panels 3 and 5 hinged together at 7, wherein the ground serves as the sixth cube surface. According to a successful prototype of the invention, the cube defines a volume of four foot square by two feet in height. Specifically, the system is open on the bottom and is accessed through the top via slightly larger than two foot-by-four foot screened panels 3, 5, hinged at the centre. The system is modular in design and can be ganged together to encompass gardens of any size or configuration.
Each panel of the enclosure is constructed ox four lengths of roll-~ormed aluminum frame 8 which are screwed together to form a rectangle two feet high and four feet long. Each rectangle is reinforced in the middle by a two foot section of roll-formed aluminum screen bar 9.
Screen cloth 11 is applied to each panel and held in place by means ox a PVC splint (not shown) which is rolled into grooves in the aluminum frame 8 and screen bar 9.
According to the preferred embodiment, the perimeter of the enclosure is assembled by connecting the four panels 1 together with sheet metal screws 13 placed in holes redrilled in the aluminum frame 8.
As discussed above, the top of the enclosure is constructed of two panels 3 and 5, each preferably two foot by-four foot in dimension. The design of the aluminum frame is similar to that used on the side panels 1 with the exception that the framing is slightly larger than the aluminum frame 8 of the side walls such that the top is longer to allow for a secure fit when placed over the assembled perimeter walls, as shown in phantom in Figure 2. The longer dimension also provides stability to the structure by allowing the top to connect securely to the side walls 1.
lo As discussed, the top panels 3 and 5 are hinged at 7 along the longest dimension in order to allow easy access to either side of the garden enclosure. Preferably, the top is not permanently fixed to the sides 1 in order to allow for complete removal for easy entry and exit to the garden.
A polyethylene cover (not shown) may be thrown over the entire garden enclosure and held in place with swivel clips and staked into the ground via eyelets to prevent the garden enclosure from blowing away in high wind conditions. In such an application, the cover may form an integral part of the garden enclosure and when placed over the basic framework would allow the enclosure to serve as a small greenhouse or clothe.
In summary, the garden enclosure of the present invention it a multi functional anesthetically pleasing structure, constructed of aluminum framing surrounding screen cloth. A polyethylene cover may by included allowing the system to function as a cold frame or clothe. The enclosure consists of a series of panels which are either hinged or screwed together to allow for easy assembly or disassembly. The largest of the panels is preferably two foot-by-four foot and can be easily stored during winter months.
The garden enclosure ox the present invention has been described as having dimensions which are perceived to be ideal in terms of use, structural integrity, packaging and ease of assembly. However, the panels can 2~7~77 be manufactured in a variety of sizes, and custom sizes are contemplated. The material used for the screen cloth 11 in the panels 1, 3 and 5 can be selected from among various suitable candidates such as fiberglass and aluminum, dependent upon desired characteristics and applications Furthermore, the weave of the screen cloth 11 can be altered to achieve various shading effects.
All such modifications and variations are believed to be within the sphere and scope of the present invention as defined by the claims appended hereto.
Claims (12)
1. A garden enclosure, comprising:
a) a plurality of vertically arranged side panel joined end to end so as to form a perimeter;
b) at least two top panels adapted to be supported horizontally by said perimeter of vertically arranged side panels; and c) a hinge connecting said at least two top panels for pivoting thereof about a horizontal axis for providing access to said garden enclosure from above.
a) a plurality of vertically arranged side panel joined end to end so as to form a perimeter;
b) at least two top panels adapted to be supported horizontally by said perimeter of vertically arranged side panels; and c) a hinge connecting said at least two top panels for pivoting thereof about a horizontal axis for providing access to said garden enclosure from above.
2. The garden enclosure of claim 1 wherein each of said side panels further comprises a rectangular frame circumscribing a screen cloth.
3. The garden enclosure of claim 1 wherein each of top panels further comprises a rectangular frame circumscribing a screen cloth.
4. The garden enclosure of claim 1 wherein each of said side panels and said top panels further comprises a rectangular frame circumscribing a screen cloth.
5. The garden enclosure of any one of claim 2, 3 or 4, wherein said rectangular frame is fabricated from roll-formed aluminum.
6. The garden enclosure of claim 2 further comprising a reinforcing bar extending between opposite sides of said rectangular frame.
7. The garden enclosure of claim 6 wherein said reinforcing bar is fabricated from roll-formed aluminum.
8. The garden enclosure of any one of claim 2, 3 or 4 wherein said screen cloth is affixed to said rectangular frame via a PVC splint which is rolled into a groove in said rectangular frame.
9. The garden enclosure of claim 1 wherein said plurality of side panels are connected together via sheet metal screws.
10. The garden enclosure of claim 1 wherein said at least two top panels define an area which is slightly larger than said perimeter.
11. The garden enclosure of claim 1 further comprising a polyethylene cover foe enclosing said enclosure, said cover being held in place via swivel clips and staked into the ground via eyelets to prevent said garden enclosure from becoming dislodged in high winds.
12. The garden enclosure of any one of claim 2, 3 or 4, wherein said screen cloth is fabricated from one of either fiberglass or aluminum.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB919109252A GB9109252D0 (en) | 1991-04-30 | 1991-04-30 | Garden enclosure device |
| GB9109252.8 | 1991-04-30 |
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| CA2067577A1 true CA2067577A1 (en) | 1992-10-31 |
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| CA 2067577 Abandoned CA2067577A1 (en) | 1991-04-30 | 1992-04-29 | Garden enclosure system |
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| US10980191B2 (en) | 2017-08-15 | 2021-04-20 | Kathleen Lysak | Deer proof garden enclosure and method of making |
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| US10980191B2 (en) | 2017-08-15 | 2021-04-20 | Kathleen Lysak | Deer proof garden enclosure and method of making |
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