CA2167736C - Plant saver - Google Patents
Plant saverInfo
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- CA2167736C CA2167736C CA002167736A CA2167736A CA2167736C CA 2167736 C CA2167736 C CA 2167736C CA 002167736 A CA002167736 A CA 002167736A CA 2167736 A CA2167736 A CA 2167736A CA 2167736 C CA2167736 C CA 2167736C
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- article
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G13/00—Protecting plants
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G29/00—Root feeders; Injecting fertilisers into the roots
Landscapes
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Toxicology (AREA)
- Cultivation Receptacles Or Flower-Pots, Or Pots For Seedlings (AREA)
- Protection Of Plants (AREA)
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Abstract
An article is provided which covers the ground around the base of a plant so as to increase moisture and nutrient availability to the plant. The article includes a low inner wall surrounding the center opening. The top surface rises from the inner wall to a higher outer wall. A slit extends from the perimeter edge to a central opening at the inner wall so as to allow the article to be placed in position around a plant stem or tree trunk.
Alternatively, the slit may extend through the diameter of the article so as to define two mirror image sections. Ribs extend from the inner wall to the outer wall on the underside if the article.
The cavity created under the article is for holding organic matter such as compost, straw or hay. The article is provided in different colors in order to increase or reduce the heat available to the plant.
Alternatively, the slit may extend through the diameter of the article so as to define two mirror image sections. Ribs extend from the inner wall to the outer wall on the underside if the article.
The cavity created under the article is for holding organic matter such as compost, straw or hay. The article is provided in different colors in order to increase or reduce the heat available to the plant.
Description
Specification Plant Saver BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Other types of ground covers or mats are used to prevent grass and weeds from growing in undesired areas. This invention will encourage plant growth by increasing moisture and nutrient availability. While U.S. Pat. No. 5,323,557 functions primarily to minimize the growth of weeds and grass, weeds and grass can grow on the mulch that is piled on top of the mat or through the drainage holes in the top surface. U.S. Pat. No. 5,323,557 does not maximize the amount of moisture available to a plant because moisture can evaporate through the holes in its surface. U.S. Pat. No. 5,323,557 does not provide a protected cavity around the plant stem or tree trunk to contain organic materials to feed the plant. This invention avoids these three shortcomings of U.S. Pat. No.
5,323,557.
A primary objective of the present invention is the provision of an inwardly sloping surface around the stem of a plant or tree trunk for the collection of moisture.
Another objective of the present invention is the provision of a covered space around the base of a plant for the placement of organic mulch such as compost, peat moss, straw or hay.
A further objective of the present invention is the provision of a cover around the plant stem that maximizes the retention of moisture.
Another objective of the present invention is the provision of a cover that prevents the growth of grass and weeds around the base of a plant.
Still another objective of the present invention is to control the amount of heat a plant is subject to by employing the invention in various colors.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is an article which covers the ground around the base of a plant comprising a circular shape with an inner low wall surrounding the plant stem and a higher outer wall around the perimeter of the article. The material is flexible and durable. The top surface of the article slopes down from the outer perimeter to the inner edge around the plant stem. Beneath the article is an open space covering the ground and surrounding the plant. Spaced around the underside of the article are ribs extending from the outer to the inner walls. A slit extends from the perimeter edge to the inner opening so that the article can be placed in position around the tree trunk or plant stem and its accompanying stake, if present.
In a second embodiment, the article comprises two mirror image sections which fit together around a tree trunk or plant stem. Each semi-circular section consists of rigid durable material. The higher outer perimeter walls slope downward to the lower inner perimeter walls. A ridge is added on top of the outer perimeter walls to enhance water collection. Beneath the article is an open ,~
space covering the ground and surrounding the plant. Spaced around the underside of the article are ribs extending from the outer to the inner walls.
In the first and second embodiments, the top and outer surfaces of the article may be of a variety of colors or patterns.
Dark colors can be used to enhance heat retention, while light colors can reduce heat absorption and moisture loss.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along lines 9-9 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a plan view an alternative embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the invention shown in FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along lines 11-11 of FIG. 4.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The invention is generally designated by reference numeral 10 in the drawings. The invention is an article which covers the ground around the base of a plant. As seen in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the invention comprises a circular shape with an inner low wall 12 creating a central opening 2 through which the plant stem or tree trunk extends. A higher outer wall 1 is around the perimeter of the article. The material is flexible and durable. The top surface 8 of the article slopes down from the outer perimeter 1 to the inner edge 12. Beneath the article is an open space 7 covering the ,,~
ground and surrounding the plant. Organic material such as compost, hay or straw should be placed in this cavity 7. Spaced around the underside of the article are ribs 4 extending from the outer to the inner walls. The ribs 4 provide support to the top surface 8 of the article. A slit 3 extends from the perimeter edge 1 to the inner edge 12 so that the article can be placed in position around the tree trunk or plant stem with its accompanying stake if present. A
white colored article will be used for warm or hot seasons and a black article will be used in cool or cold seasons. The invention, in different sizes, can be used with plants of different sizes.
A second embodiment of the invention is designated by the reference numeral 20 in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6. The article 20 is substantially similar to the article 10 shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, and like reference numerals are used to designate the parts. In the article 20, the split 5 extends through the entire diameter of the article so as to form two mirror image sections, 14 and 15. A side wall 16 and 17 extends from the outer wall 1 to the inner wall 2 on both sections. The sections are not joined together. The article has a raised ridge 6 around the perimeter to increase the water capturing capacity of the surface of the article. The material is rigid and durable.
Preferably, for use with a young tree, the central opening 2 has a 12 inch diameter, with an overall diameter of the article being 6 feet. The height of the inner wall 12 is 4 inches and the height of the outer wall 1 is 8 inches. In summer, a white colored article will be used to reflect heat. In early Spring and Fall, a . ~
-black article will be used to attract heat. Also, it is understood that a landscaping cloth may be used beneath the slit in the article and on the exposed soil surface in the central opening. In the second embodiment of the invention landscaping cloth may be used beneath the article where the two sections meet.
The invention has been shown and described above in connection with the preferred embodiment, and it is understood that many modifications, substitutions and additions may be made which are within the intended broad scope of the invention. From the foregoing, it can be seen that the present invention accomplishes all of the stated objectives.
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Other types of ground covers or mats are used to prevent grass and weeds from growing in undesired areas. This invention will encourage plant growth by increasing moisture and nutrient availability. While U.S. Pat. No. 5,323,557 functions primarily to minimize the growth of weeds and grass, weeds and grass can grow on the mulch that is piled on top of the mat or through the drainage holes in the top surface. U.S. Pat. No. 5,323,557 does not maximize the amount of moisture available to a plant because moisture can evaporate through the holes in its surface. U.S. Pat. No. 5,323,557 does not provide a protected cavity around the plant stem or tree trunk to contain organic materials to feed the plant. This invention avoids these three shortcomings of U.S. Pat. No.
5,323,557.
A primary objective of the present invention is the provision of an inwardly sloping surface around the stem of a plant or tree trunk for the collection of moisture.
Another objective of the present invention is the provision of a covered space around the base of a plant for the placement of organic mulch such as compost, peat moss, straw or hay.
A further objective of the present invention is the provision of a cover around the plant stem that maximizes the retention of moisture.
Another objective of the present invention is the provision of a cover that prevents the growth of grass and weeds around the base of a plant.
Still another objective of the present invention is to control the amount of heat a plant is subject to by employing the invention in various colors.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is an article which covers the ground around the base of a plant comprising a circular shape with an inner low wall surrounding the plant stem and a higher outer wall around the perimeter of the article. The material is flexible and durable. The top surface of the article slopes down from the outer perimeter to the inner edge around the plant stem. Beneath the article is an open space covering the ground and surrounding the plant. Spaced around the underside of the article are ribs extending from the outer to the inner walls. A slit extends from the perimeter edge to the inner opening so that the article can be placed in position around the tree trunk or plant stem and its accompanying stake, if present.
In a second embodiment, the article comprises two mirror image sections which fit together around a tree trunk or plant stem. Each semi-circular section consists of rigid durable material. The higher outer perimeter walls slope downward to the lower inner perimeter walls. A ridge is added on top of the outer perimeter walls to enhance water collection. Beneath the article is an open ,~
space covering the ground and surrounding the plant. Spaced around the underside of the article are ribs extending from the outer to the inner walls.
In the first and second embodiments, the top and outer surfaces of the article may be of a variety of colors or patterns.
Dark colors can be used to enhance heat retention, while light colors can reduce heat absorption and moisture loss.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along lines 9-9 of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a plan view an alternative embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the invention shown in FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along lines 11-11 of FIG. 4.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
The invention is generally designated by reference numeral 10 in the drawings. The invention is an article which covers the ground around the base of a plant. As seen in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the invention comprises a circular shape with an inner low wall 12 creating a central opening 2 through which the plant stem or tree trunk extends. A higher outer wall 1 is around the perimeter of the article. The material is flexible and durable. The top surface 8 of the article slopes down from the outer perimeter 1 to the inner edge 12. Beneath the article is an open space 7 covering the ,,~
ground and surrounding the plant. Organic material such as compost, hay or straw should be placed in this cavity 7. Spaced around the underside of the article are ribs 4 extending from the outer to the inner walls. The ribs 4 provide support to the top surface 8 of the article. A slit 3 extends from the perimeter edge 1 to the inner edge 12 so that the article can be placed in position around the tree trunk or plant stem with its accompanying stake if present. A
white colored article will be used for warm or hot seasons and a black article will be used in cool or cold seasons. The invention, in different sizes, can be used with plants of different sizes.
A second embodiment of the invention is designated by the reference numeral 20 in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6. The article 20 is substantially similar to the article 10 shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, and like reference numerals are used to designate the parts. In the article 20, the split 5 extends through the entire diameter of the article so as to form two mirror image sections, 14 and 15. A side wall 16 and 17 extends from the outer wall 1 to the inner wall 2 on both sections. The sections are not joined together. The article has a raised ridge 6 around the perimeter to increase the water capturing capacity of the surface of the article. The material is rigid and durable.
Preferably, for use with a young tree, the central opening 2 has a 12 inch diameter, with an overall diameter of the article being 6 feet. The height of the inner wall 12 is 4 inches and the height of the outer wall 1 is 8 inches. In summer, a white colored article will be used to reflect heat. In early Spring and Fall, a . ~
-black article will be used to attract heat. Also, it is understood that a landscaping cloth may be used beneath the slit in the article and on the exposed soil surface in the central opening. In the second embodiment of the invention landscaping cloth may be used beneath the article where the two sections meet.
The invention has been shown and described above in connection with the preferred embodiment, and it is understood that many modifications, substitutions and additions may be made which are within the intended broad scope of the invention. From the foregoing, it can be seen that the present invention accomplishes all of the stated objectives.
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Claims (2)
1. An article which covers the ground around the base of a plant so as to increase the plant's growth comprising:
a circular shaped article with a low inner wall surrounding a central opening, containing the plant stem, and a higher outer wall at the perimeter;
ribs on the underside of the article extend from the inner wall to the outer wall;
a top surface that slopes from the outer perimeter down to the inner wall;
a cavity between the surface of the soil and the undersurface of the article for holding organic materials;
a slit extending from the perimeter edge to the center opening and defining radially extending opposing edges, the opposing edges being adapted to spread apart from one another such that the plant stem, or tree trunk can be received in the inner opening.
a circular shaped article with a low inner wall surrounding a central opening, containing the plant stem, and a higher outer wall at the perimeter;
ribs on the underside of the article extend from the inner wall to the outer wall;
a top surface that slopes from the outer perimeter down to the inner wall;
a cavity between the surface of the soil and the undersurface of the article for holding organic materials;
a slit extending from the perimeter edge to the center opening and defining radially extending opposing edges, the opposing edges being adapted to spread apart from one another such that the plant stem, or tree trunk can be received in the inner opening.
2. An article which covers the ground around the base of a plant so as to increase the plant's growth comprising:
a pair of mirror image sections having edges that matingly abut one another;
each section having a semi-circular notch, the notches forming a central opening through which the plant stem extends when the sections are positioned with mating edges;
each section having a semi-circular notch with a low wall and a higher curved outer wall at the perimeter such that the top surface slopes down from the outer perimeter to the notch;
each section having ribs on the underside of the article that extend from the inner wall to the curved outer wall;
each section having a cavity between the surface of the soil and the undersurface of the article for holding organic materials.
each section having a ridge on the top curved outer perimeter.
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a pair of mirror image sections having edges that matingly abut one another;
each section having a semi-circular notch, the notches forming a central opening through which the plant stem extends when the sections are positioned with mating edges;
each section having a semi-circular notch with a low wall and a higher curved outer wall at the perimeter such that the top surface slopes down from the outer perimeter to the notch;
each section having ribs on the underside of the article that extend from the inner wall to the curved outer wall;
each section having a cavity between the surface of the soil and the undersurface of the article for holding organic materials.
each section having a ridge on the top curved outer perimeter.
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Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002167736A CA2167736C (en) | 1996-01-22 | 1996-01-22 | Plant saver |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002167736A CA2167736C (en) | 1996-01-22 | 1996-01-22 | Plant saver |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA2167736A1 CA2167736A1 (en) | 1997-07-23 |
| CA2167736C true CA2167736C (en) | 1998-10-27 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002167736A Expired - Fee Related CA2167736C (en) | 1996-01-22 | 1996-01-22 | Plant saver |
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| CA (1) | CA2167736C (en) |
Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN105993712A (en) * | 2016-07-03 | 2016-10-12 | 青海富腾生态科技有限公司 | Minitype mobile greenhouse |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES2204269B1 (en) * | 2002-01-31 | 2005-08-01 | Evangelina Serrano Cano | DEVICE TO PREVENT THE GROWTH OF HERBS. |
| GB2441292B (en) * | 2006-08-30 | 2008-10-29 | Richard Martin Faulks | Method and apparatus for plant irrigation |
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Cited By (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN105993712A (en) * | 2016-07-03 | 2016-10-12 | 青海富腾生态科技有限公司 | Minitype mobile greenhouse |
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| CA2167736A1 (en) | 1997-07-23 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| EEER | Examination request | ||
| MKLA | Lapsed |