Tree protector
AssigneeFeldkircher Wire Fabricating Co., Inc.
InventorMichael Worzek
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Abstract
A protector for surrounding the base of a trunk of a tree (18) includes a base (2), a barrier wall (4) and, a slit (10) which extends, on a centerline, through the major portion of base (2). The central portion of base (2) is defined by a plurality of cresent shaped flaps (2), each attached to the next by a hinge (14), on each side of the centerline (10). The central base structure allows for case of installation and provides for tree growth while allowing capture and permeation of liquids held in the reservoir defined by the barrier wall (4) to the root zone. An outwardly directed flange (6) on base (2) serves as a mower track which can be anchored by pins (20) through punch out holes (24) defined on flange (6).
Claims5
A tree or plant protector having a generally flat ground engaging base member, a centrally located opening in said base member, a barrier wall integrally mounted on and perpendicular to the base member and positioned between the outer edge of the base member and the edge of the central opening in the base member, a slit in the protector extending from the outer edge of the base to the central opening and continuing on the other side of the central opening, a plurality of flaps formed in the base member lying within the area formed by the barrier wall and central opening and concentrically arranged with respect to the central opening said slit in the protector base dividing said flaps into pairs of opposing flaps and hinge means connecting each flap to its adjacent flap.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.