Ground engaging boundary element
    1.
    发明授权
    Ground engaging boundary element 有权
    接地边界元素

    公开(公告)号:US06643977B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-11

    申请号:US10049870

    申请日:2002-02-12

    申请人: Warwick Drysdale

    发明人: Warwick Drysdale

    IPC分类号: A01G100

    CPC分类号: A01G9/28

    摘要: Ground engaging boundary element (10) comprises opposing edge portions and earth engaging means (26) for anchoring element (10) in the earth. Earth engaging means (26) is formed at lower edge portion (18) of element (10). At least one of the opposing edge portions includes interlocking means (22) for joining to an adjacent ground engaging boundary element. Interlocking means (22) comprises complementary-shaped tongue or groove members and extends partially along each edge portion to adjacent lower edge portion (18). In use, earth engaging means (26) together with part of interlocking means (22) is embedded in the earth, and upper portion (24) of element (10) conceals interlocking means (22). The opposing edge portions of element (10) are also shaped to permit articulation of adjacent interlocked elements so as to provide for a non-linear elongated boundary structure.

    摘要翻译: 接地边界元件(10)包括相对的边缘部分和用于将元件(10)固定在地球中的地面接合装置(26)。 地面接合装置(26)形成在元件(10)的下边缘部分(18)处。 相对的边缘部分中的至少一个包括用于连接到相邻的地面接合边界元件的互锁装置(22)。 联锁装置(22)包括互补形状的舌部或槽部件,并且沿着每个边缘部分部分地延伸到相邻的下边缘部分(18)。 在使用中,地球接合装置(26)与联锁装置(22)的一部分嵌入地球中,并且元件(10)的上部(24)隐藏互锁装置(22)。 元件(10)的相对边缘部分也被成形为允许相邻的互锁元件的铰接,以便提供非线性的细长边界结构。

    Device to secure lining sheet to pond border

    公开(公告)号:US06568126B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-27

    申请号:US09534369

    申请日:2000-03-24

    申请人: William L. Womack

    发明人: William L. Womack

    IPC分类号: A01G100

    CPC分类号: E02B3/04 E02B3/00

    摘要: An outer margin of a lining sheet is secured to a land border of a pond by a device comprising an elongate member and a plurality of fasteners, such as metal or polymeric stakes. The elongate member defines a wall and a flange projecting from the wall, meeting the wall at a junction dividing the wall into an upper portion and a lower portion, and being divided into a series of tabs enabling the wall to flex, each tab having a preformed hole. Each fastener has a pointed shank, which is driven through the preformed hole of a respective one of the tabs of the flange, through the outer margin of the lining sheet, into the land border of the pond, whereby to secure the outer margin of the lining sheet to the land border of the pond so that the upper portion of the wall projects upwardly and defines a landscaping or hardscaping border and so that the lower portion of the wall projects downwardly into the pond to limit uplifting of the lining sheet.

    Tree surround
    4.
    发明授权
    Tree surround 有权
    树环绕

    公开(公告)号:US06367194B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-09

    申请号:US09367192

    申请日:1999-10-12

    IPC分类号: A01G100

    CPC分类号: A01G9/28

    摘要: Tree surround (10) comprises a circular wall (11) formed by injection moulding in the circular shape shown from flexible polymeric material, specifically polypropylene. The material is selected to be sufficiently flexible so that the wall (11) can be distorted or twisted as shown to allow the bead (18) to be inserted from one end and to be pushed or pulled with a sliding action. Because of the flexible nature of the material then allowing for the twisting of the wall (11), it is still feasible to slide the bead (18) into the space defined by the flange (18) and an offset flange (22). This is assisted by having a lead-in shape into the space. The offset flange (22) further defining the space allows for the alignment of the wall (11) to match at each of the ends. The side wall (11) has a curvature when seen in cross section, and has a larger diameter at its base lower edge (12) than at its upper edge. The extent of the taper thus formed is such as to ensure that the respective surrounds will nest one within the other to enable efficient transport of many of the surrounds together in an assembled form. The lower edge (12) is in the form of a series of scallops (14) which define between them “blunt spikes” (15) which can more readily enter the soil than a straight edge; and physically assist in the retention or the surround in a situation where it has been located. Moulding this shape as circular in the first instance means that the shape is in a resting mode when in this shape at the start. Accordingly, when the ends are joined, there will be minimal pressure to urge on an ongoing basis any separation of any interlocked joint. There will therefore be a minimal pressure on the joint.

    摘要翻译: 树状环绕(10)包括通过注射成型形成的圆形壁(11),该圆形壁呈柔性聚合物材料,特别是聚丙烯所示的圆形。 材料被选择为具有足够的柔性,使得壁(11)可以如所示变形或扭曲,以允许胎圈(18)从一端插入并且被滑动地推动或拉动。 由于材料的柔性,允许壁(11)的扭转,所以仍然可以将凸缘(18)滑入由凸缘(18)和偏移凸缘(22)限定的空间中。 这有助于在空间中引入形状。 进一步限定空间的偏置凸缘(22)允许壁(11)在每个端部处的对准。 侧壁(11)在横截面看时具有曲率,并且在其底部下边缘(12)处具有比在其上边缘处更大的直径。 如此形成的锥度的程度是为了确保相应的环绕件将一个嵌套在另一个内部,以便能够以组装的形式有效地将许多环绕件一起运输。 下边缘(12)是一系列扇形(14)的形式,它们在它们之间限定“钝尖”(15),其可以比直边更容易地进入土壤; 并在其所在的情况下物理上协助保留或环绕。 在第一种情况下将这种形状成形为圆形意味着当开始处于该形状时,该形状处于静止模式。 因此,当端部接合时,将存在最小的压力以在持续的基础上推动任何互锁接头的分离。 因此,关节的压力将是最小的。

    Landscape edging
    5.
    发明授权
    Landscape edging 失效
    风景边缘

    公开(公告)号:US06293046B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-25

    申请号:US09134714

    申请日:1998-08-14

    IPC分类号: A01G100

    CPC分类号: A01G9/28

    摘要: Landscape edging comprising a plurality of elongated border sections each having end portions which are disposed proximate to each other, and, a cover disposed over the top of a seam created by adjacent border sections. Another aspect comprises decorative elements movably positionable along a visible portion of the landscape edging allowing users of this landscape edging, whether landscapers or consumers, to create their own decorative design.

    摘要翻译: 风景边缘包括多个细长的边界部分,每个细长的边界部分各自具有靠近彼此设置的端部,以及设置在由相邻边界部分形成的接缝顶部上的盖子。 另一方面包括沿着景观边缘的可见部分可移动地定位的装饰元件,允许这种风景边缘的使用者(无论是园林绿化还是消费者)创建自己的装饰设计。

    Water-storing tray for plant cultivation mat and arrangement thereof
    6.
    发明授权
    Water-storing tray for plant cultivation mat and arrangement thereof 失效
    用于植物栽培垫的储水盘及其布置

    公开(公告)号:US06253487B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-03

    申请号:US09317623

    申请日:1999-05-25

    IPC分类号: A01G100

    CPC分类号: A01G9/033

    摘要: The present invention aims at providing the water-storing tray for the plant cultivation mat, with the concomittant objects of ameliorating the water irrigation function in the plant cultivation mat as well as of facilitating control of the water content in the soil. An additional object is to much more stabilize the plant cultivating arrangement as a whole on the mat laying surface. Disclosed is a water-storing tray for plant cultivation mat, which is characterized in that a linkage part having a substantially hook-shape in its cross-section and a large breadth on its upper surface is provided externally on the upper end part of at least one side wall of the water-storing tray, and a linkage part having a substantially hook-shape in its cross-section and a small breadth on its upper surface is provided externally on the upper end part of the other side wall. It is preferable that the side end part of the linkage part at the required location is cut out, and the upper surface of the linkage part having a large breadth on its upper surface is brought to a level higher than the upper surface of the linkage part having the small breadth on its upper surface. Further, the inside of the water-storing tray should preferably be defined into a plurality of water storage cells, and a concaved groove be formed at the required location of the upper end part of the side wall. Desired water-storing trays are selected from among the abovementioned water-storing trays, and the linkage part having the large breadth on its upper surface and the linkage part having the small breadth on its upper surface are mutually engaged to be arranged continuously on the mat laying surface.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的目的是提供一种用于植物栽培垫的储水托盘,其具有改善植物栽培垫中的水灌溉功能以及促进对土壤含水量的控制的相应目的。 另一个目的是使植物耕作布置整体上更均匀地稳定在铺放表面上。 公开了一种用于植物栽培垫的储水盘,其特征在于,至少在上端部的外侧设置有截面为大致钩状且其上表面的宽度大的连接部 储水托盘的一个侧壁和在其横截面上具有基本上钩状的连接部分,并且在其上表面上的小宽度设置在另一侧壁的上端部的外部。 优选地,在所需位置处的连杆部的侧端部被切除,并且在其上表面上具有大宽度的连杆部的上表面被设定为高于连接部的上表面的高度 在其上表面具有小的宽度。 此外,优选将储水托盘的内部限定为多个储水单元,并且在侧壁的上端部的所需位置处形成凹槽。 所需的储水盘从上述储水盘中选出,其上表面宽度大的连杆部分和上表面上的宽度较小的连杆部分相互接合,以连续地排列在垫子上 铺设面。

    Intercropping process
    7.
    发明授权
    Intercropping process 失效
    间作过程

    公开(公告)号:US06631585B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-14

    申请号:US09752956

    申请日:2001-01-02

    IPC分类号: A01G100

    CPC分类号: A01G22/00

    摘要: A novel process for successfully intercropping corn and soybean plants is described herein. For best ecological results, the corn and soybeans are planted at specific predetermined distances at the same time of year. The corn and soybeans create a microclimate of humidity, as well as a root system and groundcover which effectively resists drought and erosion. Another advantage is use of conservation tillage which is compatible with the ecological longterm advantages of intercropping commercial annual grains and legumes.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了成功间作玉米和大豆植物的新方法。 为获得最佳的生态效果,玉米和大豆在一年的同一时间以特定的预定距离种植。 玉米和大豆产生一个微气候的湿度,以及一个有效抵抗干旱和侵蚀的根系和地面。 另一个优点是采用保护性耕作,与间作商业年度谷物和豆类的生态长期优势相适应。

    Slope guard
    9.
    发明授权
    Slope guard 失效
    斜坡守卫

    公开(公告)号:US06523300B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-25

    申请号:US09785923

    申请日:2001-02-16

    申请人: Floyd T. Smith

    发明人: Floyd T. Smith

    IPC分类号: A01G100

    CPC分类号: A01G9/28

    摘要: A slope guard device having one or more panels formed of impervious material, interlocking along their periphery to form a rigid annular unit capable of encircling a planted area on a slope. The panels define an inner side adjacent to roots, and an outer side remote from roots, said panels of varying heights to allow a user to customize a slope profile to a slope where taller panels support the slope above the planted area. Vanes extend from the panels and project inwardly from the inner side of the panels. The vanes direct root growth. Vents are attachable to some of the vanes each having an open upper end and open lower end, said vents providing additional structural support for the slope guard. The vents guide steel stakes that can be driven into the ground.

    摘要翻译: 一种具有由不透水材料形成的一个或多个面板的边坡防护装置,沿其周边互锁,以形成能够围绕斜坡上的种植区域的刚性环形单元。 面板限定与根相邻的内侧和远离根的外侧,所述面板具有不同的高度,以允许使用者将倾斜轮廓定制为斜面,其中较高的面板支撑在种植区域上方的斜坡。 叶片从面板延伸并从面板的内侧向内突出。 叶片直接根生长。 通风口可附接到一些叶片,每个叶片具有敞开的上端和敞开的下端,所述通风口为斜坡防护装置提供额外的结构支撑。 通风口引导钢铁桩,可以驱动到地面。

    Landscape edging system having block with recess
    10.
    发明授权
    Landscape edging system having block with recess 失效
    景观磨边系统带有凹槽

    公开(公告)号:US06324782B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-12-04

    申请号:US08910921

    申请日:1997-08-08

    IPC分类号: A01G100

    CPC分类号: A01G9/28

    摘要: A landscape edging system and corresponding components and methods are disclosed. The system comprises an edging member having a top rail and a barrier extending downwardly therefrom, and corresponding interconnecting or adjoining blocks having recesses within which the top rail is received disposed therein. The blocks, in combination with the edging member, may be employed to separate adjoining lawn, garden, walkway, driveway or other areas from one another. The present invention permits the effects of undesired displacement forces acting on the blocks, such as frost heave, to be reduced or minimized.

    摘要翻译: 公开了景观磨边系统及相应的组件和方法。 该系统包括具有顶部轨道和从其向下延伸的阻挡物的边缘构件,以及相应的互连或邻接的块体,其中顶部轨道被容纳在其中的凹部。 可以使用与边缘构件组合的块,以将相邻的草坪,花园,人行道,车道或其他区域彼此分开。 本发明允许减小或最小化作用在块上的不希望的位移力(如霜冻)的影响。