# US 2022/0030779 A1 · System and method for stabilizing containerized plants

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- Number: US 2022/0030779 A1
- Document ID: US20220030779A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 17/468,354
- Filed: 2021-09-07
- Published: 2022-02-03
- Earliest claimed: 2018-01-26
- Inventors: Brian Chojnacki
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20220030779A1

## CPC

- A01G 9/12: Supports for plants; Trellis for strawberries or the like (stays for trees, props for vines A01G17/14)
- A01G 9/006: {Plant receptacles specially adapted as labels or label holders}
- A01G 9/027: {Pots connected in horizontal rows}
- A01G 9/0295: {Units comprising two or more connected receptacles}
- A01G 9/0297: {Grids for supporting several receptacles}
- A01G 25/02: Watering arrangements located above the soil which make use of perforated pipe-lines or pipe-lines with dispensing fittings, e.g. for drip irrigation
- A01G 9/14: Greenhouses
- A01G: HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING (picking of fruits, vegetables, hops or the like A01D46/00; propagating unicellular algae C12N1/12)

## Abstract

A method and system for supporting containerized plants in an upright and stationary position and at customizable, uniform spacing therebetween. The system comprises a frame, pockets, stabilizers positioned within the pockets and spacers. The pockets, stabilizers and spacers provide both horizontal and vertical support to each containerized plant, holding it securely in place without stakes or cables. The pockets with stabilizers and the spacers may be arranged in various patterns to promote stability of the system and health of the containerized plants. An irrigation system may be coupled to the system for maintaining and nourishing plants. The length of the frame is greater than the width, thus creating a stable environment to combat winds and disruptive forces. Individual frames may be attached to form designated and defined uniform growing or display areas and provide greater stability.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of stabilizing a plurality of containerized plants, wherein each of the plurality of containerized plants has a center of gravity, the method comprising the step of providing counterweight leverage at a point below the center of gravity.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of providing space between the containerized plant.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein the plants to be stabilized are vulnerable plants.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein the plurality of plants are contained within a system having a design and shape, and wherein the design and shape of the system and the weight and location of the plurality of plants within the system further stabilize the plurality of plants.