Tree watering device
AssigneeAmkor Technology, Inc.
InventorRichard A. Bathey
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Abstract
A tree watering device suitable for indicating the level of water pooled near the trunk of the tree for hydrating purposes. In one embodiment, the device comprises a hollow conduit with a perforated end cap on one end and a funnel on the other. The device also comprises a float positioned within the conduit and a rod attached to the float. The float rises and falls within the conduit as the level of the water pooled near the trunk rises and falls. As a result of the float's movement, the rod rises and falls, thereby indicating the level of water hydrating the tree. Due to the length of the device, a user may fill it without excessive bending or reaching, and the funnel inhibits spillage of water when filling the device. Also, the end cap inhibits clogging of the device.
Claims33
A tree watering device comprising:
- a conduit which defines a bottom end, a top end, and a passage for water to flow between the top and bottom ends, the passage formed by a straight tube defining a straight first axis which extends through radial center points of the top and bottom ends;
- a float which is buoyant, positioned within the passage;
- and
- a rod fixedly attached to the float and extending through the passage, the rod extending above the top end of the conduit when the level of water within the conduit reaches a prescribed level.
A tree watering device suitable for indicating a level of water surrounding a tree trunk, comprising:
- a conduit which defines a bottom end, a top end, and a passage for water to flow between the top and bottom ends, the passage formed by a rigid straight tube defining a straight first axis which extends through radial center points of the top and bottom ends;
- a funnel defining an opening that is larger than the passage, including a stem which is attached to the top end and fluidly communicating with the passage and the opening;
- a float which is buoyant, positioned within the passage;
- and
- a rod fixedly attached to the float and extending through the passage, wherein the rod extends above the funnel when the level of water reaches a prescribed level.
A tree watering device comprising:
- a conduit which defines a bottom end, a top end, and a passage for water to flow between the top and bottom ends, the passage defining a generally straight first axis which extends between the top and bottom ends;
- a float which is buoyant, positioned within the passage;
- and
- a rod fixedly attached to the float and extending through the passage, the rod extending above the top end of the conduit when the level of water within the conduit reaches a prescribed level,
- wherein the support means comprises a conical element including an aperture through which the rod extends and a plurality of drainage holes through which water passes from the funnel to the passage.
A tree watering device comprising:
- a conduit which defines a bottom end, a top end, and a passage for water to flow between the top and bottom ends, the passage defining a generally straight first axis which extends between the top and bottom ends;
- a float which is buoyant, positioned within the passage;
- and
- a rod fixedly attached to the float and extending through the passage, the rod extending above the top end of the conduit when the level of water within the conduit reaches a prescribed level, wherein the end cap includes a concave portion suitable for positioning against the tree for supporting and preventing rotation of the watering device.
A tree watering device suitable for indicating a level of water surrounding a tree trunk, comprising:
- a conduit which defines a bottom end, a top end, and a passage for water to flow between the top and bottom ends, the passage defining an axis;
- a funnel defining an opening that is larger than the passage, including a stem which is attached to the top end and fluidly communicating with the passage and the opening;
- a float which is buoyant, positioned within the passage;
- and
- a rod fixedly attached to the float and extending through the passage, wherein the rod extends above the funnel when the level of water reaches a prescribed level,
- wherein the support means comprises a conical element including an aperture through which the rod extends and a plurality of drainage holes through which water passes from the funnel to the passage.
A tree watering device suitable for indicating a level of water surrounding a tree trunk, comprising:
- a conduit which defines a bottom end, a top end, and a passage for water to flow between the top and bottom ends, the passage defining an axis;
- a funnel defining an opening that is larger than the passage, including a stem which is attached to the top end and fluidly communicating with the passage and the opening;
- a float which is buoyant, positioned within the passage;
- and
- a rod fixedly attached to the float and extending through the passage, wherein the rod extends above the funnel when the level of water reaches a prescribed level,
- wherein the end cap includes a concave portion suitable for positioning against the tree trunk for supporting and preventing rotation of the watering device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.