Lath Or Slat Type Patents (Class 47/25.1)
  • Patent number: 8196344
    Abstract: A modular plant tower assembly includes a self-supporting vertical framework of rigid vertical supports defining a relatively large base, and extending inwardly and upwardly from the base to a smaller top of the vertical framework. At least one horizontal closed-end framework includes rigid horizontal supports. The horizontal supports are interconnected at their respective ends, and surround the vertical framework at a location intermediate the base and the top. At least one of the horizontal supports forms a lateral bridge connector. The bridge connector is adapted for connecting one end of a bridge frame to the plant tower assembly, and an opposite end of the bridge frame being connected to an adjacent like tower assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventors: Sharon Jane Roberts, Nancy Jean Roberts
  • Patent number: 6609332
    Abstract: A adjustable plant shade/protection apparatus for shielding a plant from certain weather conditions such as sunlight and strong storms. The adjustable plant shade/protection apparatus includes a shade support assembly including a base tubular member having an open second end and a bore extended therein through the open second end and also having a plurality of diametrically-opposed holes being spacedly aligned along and disposed through a sidewall of the base tubular member, and also including an extension tubular member being adjustably extended in and from the base tubular member and also having a plurality of diametrically-opposed holes being spacedly aligned along and disposed through a side wall of the extension tubular member; and also includes a shade assembly being mounted upon the shade support assembly and being adapted to be disposed over a designated plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Robert L. Nali