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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ

Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Prosthetic device and method of using in breast augmentation and/or breast reconstruction

Номер: US20120004723A1
Автор: Enrico Mortarino, Gregory H. Altman
Принадлежит: Allergan Inc

A method of using a biocompatible surgical knitted, silk scaffold device in a breast augmentation or in a breast reconstruction cosmetic or surgical procedure such as single-stage or two-stage breast reconstruction. In an aspect of the invention, the silk scaffold employs a knit pattern that substantially prevents unraveling and preserves the stability of the mesh or scaffold device, especially when the mesh or scaffold device is cut. An example scaffold device employs a knitted mesh including at least two yarns laid in a knit direction and engaging each other to define a plurality of nodes. The at least two yarns include a first yarn and a second yarn extending between and forming loops about two nodes. The second yarn has a higher tension at the two nodes than the first yarn. The second yarn substantially prevents the first yarn from moving at the two nodes and substantially prevents the knitted mesh from unraveling at the nodes.

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Номер записи: 1
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Implantable plate for reconstruction of walls

Номер: US20120016388A1
Автор: Walter Bertolaso, William Houard
Принадлежит: Textile Hi Tec (T H T)

The implantable plate for wall reconstruction comprises a textile support having anti-migratory protuberances on at least one face. If the support comprises thermoplastic fibres or filaments, each protuberance is formed with a conical configuration, by swaging, inside a peripheral zone in which said fibres or filaments are thermowelded, especially by ultrasound, a perforation being centred relative to the peripheral zone. The two faces can comprise protuberances, of a height substantially equal to the thickness of said support, for example distributed in a stagger and alternating from one face to the other, at the rate of 0.5 to 2 per cm 2 . The plate can comprise radio-opaque marking in the form of lines passing between the protuberances to constitute a grid.

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Номер записи: 2
27-12-2012 дата публикации

Medical product and production thereof

Номер: US20120330093A1
Автор: Christine Weis, Erhard Mueller, Erich Odermatt, Hans-Gerd Schmees, Tania Nieves
Принадлежит: Aesculap AG, ITV Denkendorf Produktservice GmbH

A medical product for use in treating/managing hernias, prolapses, urinary incontinence and/or dyspareunia in humans and/or animals including at least one textile fabric having a textile ground structure and thread structures which protrude from the trextile ground structure, wherein at least some of the thread structures are interloped with the textile ground structure.

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Номер записи: 3
09-05-2013 дата публикации

Silk based implantable medical devices and methods for determining suitability for use in humans

Номер: US20130116785A1
Автор: Enrico Mortarino, Gregory H. Altman, Raymond E. Olsen
Принадлежит: Allergan Inc

Methods for determining suitability of an implantable silk scaffold for use in human soft tissue repair by implanting a silk scaffold in a quadruped. The silk scaffold is completely or essentially completely bioresorbed by twelve months after implantation, the silk scaffold (to the extent remaining) with ingrown tissue shows at least about a 60% strength increase by 12 months after implantation, and the thickness of the silk scaffold (to the extent remaining) with ingrown tissue increases by more than 100% by 12 months after implantation.

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Номер записи: 4
06-06-2013 дата публикации

Protective Sleeve for Tubular Conduits Used in Sap Collection.

Номер: US20130139436A1
Автор: Pripps Gregory R.
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A protective sleeve for plastic tubing used in the collection of sap. The sleeve provides protection from damage or interference by varmints. 1. A method for protecting a section of tubing used in the collection of tree sap from a varmint comprising; combining a sleeve with the section of tubing such that when chewed by a varmint , the sleeve creates an undesirable sensation which inhibits the varmint from continuing to chew.2. The method of protecting a section of tubing used in the collection of tree sap from a varmint in accordance with wherein the undesirable sensation includes pricking the varmint's mouth region.3. The method of protecting a section of tubing used in the collection of tree sap from a varmint in accordance with wherein the sleeve does not overly irritate the human hand to the touch.4. The method of protecting a section of tubing used in the collection of tree sap from a varmint in accordance with wherein the sleeve comprises strands of at least one of stainless steel claim 3 , galvanized steel claim 3 , hard aluminum claim 3 , alloyed metal claim 3 , brass claim 3 , or Aramid fibers.5. The method of protecting a section of tubing used in the collection of tree sap from a varmint in accordance with further comprising barbs being incorporated into the sleeve.6. The method of protecting a section of tubing used in the collection of tree sap from a varmint in accordance with wherein the sleeve comprises a braiding or a mesh formed of stainless steel wire being between 0.004 and 0.012 inches in diameter.7. The method of protecting a section of tubing used in the collection of tree sap from a varmint in accordance with wherein the sleeve comprises braiding formed of a quarter to full hard stainless steel wiring being between 0.006 and 0.008 inches in diameter.8. The method of protecting a section of tubing used in the collection of tree sap from a varmint in accordance with wherein the sleeve is approximately 1/16 to ¼ inch larger than the tubing.9. ...

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Номер записи: 5
18-07-2013 дата публикации

CANOPY MATERIAL

Номер: US20130180169A1
Автор: Toye Jonathan Dallas
Принадлежит: Extenday IP Limited

A canopy sheet material for use over growing plants such as grape or berry or other fruit vines has higher water permeability in a longitudinally extending substantially center lengthwise part () than in lengthwise side parts (). In use rain falling on the canopy runs down the side parts () and drains through the center part () to approximately the center of each tree or vine which keeps water away from the fruit under the less water permeable side parts (). 1. A canopy sheet material having a greater length than width and having higher water permeability in a longitudinally extending substantially centre lengthwise part of the material than in lengthwise side parts of the material on either side of the higher water permeability center part , and wherein at least the side parts of the material are substantially water impermeable and are transparent or translucent , and the center part of the material is narrower across the length of the material than the side parts of the material and has permeability such that when substantially horizontal water can drain rapidly through the center part without pooling.2. A canopy sheet material according to wherein the center lengthwise part of the material has a width of at least 5 cm.3. A canopy sheet material according to wherein the center lengthwise part of the material has a width of at least 8 cm.4. A canopy sheet material according to also comprising lengthwise extending outer parts outboard of the side parts and in which the material has higher permeability than in the side parts5. A canopy sheet material according to wherein the permeability of the outer parts is intermediate between that of the side parts and the center part.6. A canopy sheet material according to or also comprising lengthwise extending outermost edge parts outboard of the outer parts.7. A canopy sheet material according to also comprising lengthwise extending outer most edge parts outboard of the side parts.8. A canopy sheet material according to which ...

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Номер записи: 6
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Crop protection netting

Номер: US20130219783A1
Автор: Jonathan Dallas Toye
Принадлежит: Extenday IP Ltd

Crop protection netting for covering trees or other plants for insect or bird exclusion is of a knitted mesh construction, including knit intersections in the netting and connecting yarn portions between the yarn intersections which extend substantially linearly between intersections. The netting is lightweight and strechable in multiple directions.

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Номер записи: 7
19-09-2013 дата публикации

REFLECTIVE NETTING MATERIAL

Номер: US20130239472A1
Автор: Toye Jonathan Dallas
Принадлежит: Extenday IP Limited

A reflective netting material suitable for providing over and/or adjacent the plant as bird netting, insect netting, shadecloth netting, windbreak netting, or hail protection netting, is knitted, woven, or non-woven, from a synthetic monofilament, yarn, or tape or combination thereof formed from a resin comprising at least one white pigment such that the monofilament, yarn, or tape reflects at least 30% solar radiation on average across the UV (wavelength about 280-400 nm), visible (wavelength about 400-700 nm) and very near infrared (wavelength about 700-800 nm) ranges, and which transmits at least 10% or 5% on average of solar radiation across the wavelength range about 800-2500 nm. 1. A reflective netting material which is knitted , woven , or non-woven , from a synthetic monofilament , yarn , or tape or combination thereof formed from a resin comprising at least one pigment such that the monofilament , yarn , or tape reflects at least 30% solar radiation on average across the UV (wavelength about 280-400 nm) , visible (wavelength about 400-700 nm) and very near infrared (wavelength about 700-800 nm) ranges , and which transmits at least 10% on average of solar radiation across the wavelength range about 800-2500 nm , and which reflective netting material has a cover factor (as herein defined) of less than 90%).2. A reflective netting material which is knitted , woven , or non-woven , from a synthetic monofilament , yarn , or tape or combination thereof formed from a resin comprising at least one pigment such that the monofilament , yarn , or tape reflects at least 40% solar radiation on average across the UV (wavelength about 280-400 nm) , visible (wavelength about 400-700 nm) and very near infrared (wavelength about 700-800 nm) ranges , and which transmits at least 5% on average of solar radiation across the wavelength range about 800-2500 nm.3. A reflective netting material according to which is knitted claim 1 , woven claim 1 , or non-woven claim 1 , from a ...

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Номер записи: 8
26-12-2013 дата публикации

Collapsible Shade for Lawn Cultivation

Номер: US20130340330A1
Автор: DeSalle, JR. Robert Thomas
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A collapsible shade for lawn cultivation is mesh fabric sheet that is supported above an area of grass or other vegetation by a plurality of stakes. The mesh fabric sheet is made of a meshed, knitted or woven material that reduces penetration across the mesh fabric sheet by sunlight and moisture, providing a moist, cool environment for the vegetation below. A flexible frame is held within a perimeter frame sleeve around the mesh fabric sheet, providing a folding capability for storage. A fabric side skirt may be attached connected around the mesh fabric sheet and affixed to the plurality of stakes to prevent small animals from damaging the vegetation in the protected area. 1. A collapsible shade for lawn cultivation comprises:a mesh fabric sheet;a perimeter frame sleeve;a flexible frame;a plurality of stake connection loops;a plurality of stakes;a fabric side skirt;each of the plurality of stakes comprises an upper extremity, a lower extremity, a middle portion, a first loop attachment location and a second loop attachment location; andthe mesh fabric sheet being concentrically positioned with the perimeter frame sleeve and the flexible frame.2. The collapsible shade for lawn cultivation as claimed in comprises:the perimeter frame sleeve being perimetrically attached around the mesh fabric sheet; andthe flexible frame being positioned within the perimeter frame sleeve, wherein the flexible frame is a continuous flexible rod.3. The collapsible shade for lawn cultivation as claimed in comprises:the plurality of stake connection loops being positioned around the perimeter frame sleeve opposite the mesh fabric sheet; andthe plurality of stake connection loops being equally spaced apart from each other around the perimeter frame sleeve.4. The collapsible shade for lawn cultivation as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of stake connection loops is removably connected to the plurality of stakes at the first loop attachment location.5. The collapsible shade for lawn ...

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Номер записи: 9
06-03-2014 дата публикации

CORN ROOTWORM EMERGENCE CAGE FOR TWO PLANT SYSTEM

Номер: US20140060217A1
Автор: Prasifka Patricia L.
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Apparatus and methods for monitoring the emergence of soil pests in a two plant system are disclosed. In one embodiment, an emergence cage covers at least a portion of the root system of two plants. The emergence cage includes a frame defining a perimeter, a mesh or screen covering attached to the frame, a first plant opening configured to receive the first plant, a second plant opening configured to receive the second plant, and a collection container for collecting the pest of interest. The pests emerging from the ground under the cage are collected in the collection container, and the number collected is periodically determined. 1. A method for testing the resistance of a plant to soil pests , the method comprising:providing a first plant and a second plant adjacent to the first plant in a contiguous sample of soil, the first plant and second plant each having a root system;treating a ground area proximate one of the first plant and the second plant with eggs of the pest of interest; andcovering at least a portion of the root system of the first plant and the second plant with an emergence cage, the emergence cage including a frame defining a perimeter, a mesh material coupled to the frame, a first plant opening configured to receive the first plant, a second plant opening configured to receive the second plant, and a collection container for collecting the pests of interest emerging from the covered portion of the root systems of the first and second plants.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining the number of pests collected in the collection container.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first plant is a transgenic plant.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ground area treated with eggs of the pest of interest is proximate the first plant.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the ground area treated with eggs of the pest of interest is proximate the second plant.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the second plant is a transgenic plant.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 10
27-03-2014 дата публикации

PLANT PROTECTOR

Номер: US20140083001A1
Автор: Alcov Nicholas
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An example plant protector includes a planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface defined within a major edge, a minor edge, a left edge and a right edge. A decorative pattern is formed on the planar body, and a plurality of highly reflective materials are configured for removable coupling to the planar body to reflect different wavelengths of light. The planar body surface is configured to assume a hollow, conical shape when portions of the top and bottom surfaces are overlapped at the left and right edges. 1. A plant protector comprising:an interior surface and an exterior surface defined between major and minor openings;a highly reflective material applied to the interior surface;a thin, conductive foil loop applied to the interior surface;a thin, foil sheet coupled at the minor opening; anda bottom surface comprising a material reflecting or emitting a color which does not attract insects.2. The plant protector of claim 1 , wherein the highly reflective material is selected and arranged to reflect a wavelength of light configured to attract pollinators for a particular plant variety.3. The plant protector of claim 1 , wherein the highly reflective material is selected and arranged to reflect light of a wavelength configured to increase budding and flowering of a particular plant variety.4. The plant protector of claim 1 , wherein the highly reflective surface is selected and arranged to reflect light of a wavelength configured to increase vegetative growth of a plant to increase the plant height at the expense of lower foliage.5. The plant protector of claim 1 , further comprising a light-permeable material.6. An eco-safe plant protector claim 1 , comprising:a planar body having a top surface and a bottom surface defined within a major edge, a minor edge, a left edge and a right edge;a decorative pattern formed when the planar body is attached to a plant;a plurality of highly reflective materials configured for removable coupling to the planar body to ...

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Номер записи: 11
02-01-2020 дата публикации

UNDER CANOPY ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200000043A1
Автор: BENNETT Brian, CHENEY Joel, DeMILO Chuck
Принадлежит: THRIVE AGRITECH

Technologies are described for systems and devices to provide photosynthetically active photons to a plant. The systems may comprise an above canopy light source. The above canopy light source may be an electromagnetic radiation device. The above canopy light source may be located above a canopy of the plant. The above canopy light source may emit photosynthetically active photons of a first intensity downward, towards a canopy of the plant. The systems may comprise an under canopy light source. The under canopy light source may be an electromagnetic radiation device. The under canopy light source may be located below the lowest branches and leaves of the plant. The under canopy light source may emit photosynthetically active photons of a second intensity upwards, away from a root system of the plant. The second intensity may be 0-50 percent of the first intensity. 1. A system to provide photosynthetically active photons to a plant , the system comprising:an above canopy light source, wherein the above canopy light source is an electromagnetic radiation device, the above canopy light source is located above a canopy of the plant, and the above canopy light source emits photosynthetically active photons of a first intensity downward, towards a canopy of the plant; andan under canopy light source, wherein the under canopy light source is an electromagnetic radiation device, the under canopy light source is located below the lowest branches and leaves of the plant, and the under canopy light source emits photosynthetically active photons of a second intensity upwards, away from a root system of the plant, wherein the second intensity is 0-50 percent of the first intensity.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the under canopy light source emits a Lambertian emission of photosynthetically active radiation.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the under canopy light source emits a wide angular emission claim 1 , wherein emitted photons from the under canopy light source reach ...

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Номер записи: 12
20-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES SHADE FOR AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTS

Номер: US20220015306A1
Автор: Headley Thomas
Принадлежит: STRATEGIC SOLAR ENERGY, LLC

Systems that provide shade for agricultural environments are disclosed, including a shade system. The shade system provides a predicted amount of shade and sunshine to an area covered by the shade system. The shade system includes a plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures, wherein each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has a long side and a short side, the shade structures grouped together, oriented and aligned such that each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has long sides generally oriented north to south and each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has short sides generally oriented east to west. 1. A shade system that provides a predicted amount of shade and sunshine to an area covered by the shade system , comprising:a plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures, wherein each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has a long side and a short side, the shade structures grouped together, oriented and aligned such that each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has long sides generally oriented north to south and each shade structure of the plurality of elevated rectilinear shade structures has short sides generally oriented east to west.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the shade structures are defined by a height of a shade canopy claim 1 , a width of the shade canopy and a separation east to west of adjacent structures.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the shade structure includes one or more solar panels for at least part of a length of the shade structure.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the long sides of the shade structure are oriented within ±30° of the directly north to south orientation.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein (a) one or more types of plants are grown under the system claim 1 , or (b) one or more types of animals are raised under the ...

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Номер записи: 13
11-01-2018 дата публикации

A PLATE-SHAPED STRUCTURE, A RESERVOIR AND A METHOD

Номер: US20180007846A1
Автор: Hoff Petrus Mattheus Maria
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The invention relates to a plate-shaped structure for cultivating one or more plants. The plate-shaped structure () may optionally collect moisture from the atmosphere and comprises a generally flat upper surface () provided with a cavity () for holding plant material. The cavity has a sidewall () and a bottom portion (). Further, the bottom portion includes an aperture () traversing the plate-shaped structure. In use, the plate shaped structure can cover a reservoir () or can be placed on the soil. Optionally, the plate-shaped structure comprises a drain opening () with a floating cap and a covering cap so as to allow moisture to flow through the drain opening while minimizing evaporation. Further, the plate-shaped structure may have a cap structure () at its periphery for clampingly receiving the upwardly extending exterior sidewall of the reservoir. The plate-shaped structure can be fixed to the reservoir using protrusions (--) traversing corresponding openings. 1. A plate-shaped structure for cultivating one or more plants , comprising a generally flat upper surface provided with a cavity for receiving plant material , the cavity having a sidewall and a bottom portion , wherein the bottom portion includes an aperture traversing the plate-shaped structure.2. A structure according to claim 1 , wherein the sidewall of the cavity is tapered downwardly.3. A structure according to claim 1 , wherein the sidewall is provided with a multiple number of perforation openings forming a perforation line.4. A structure according to claim 1 , wherein the generally flat upper surface includes an upwardly raised edge enclosing the cavity.5. A structure according to claim 1 , wherein the generally flat upper surface is provided with a multiple number of cavities for receiving plant material claim 1 , optionally to grow in a hydroponic way or in the soil.6. A structure according to claim 5 , wherein at least a portion of the multiple number of cavities are mainly evenly distributed ...

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Номер записи: 14
11-01-2018 дата публикации

FABRIC WITH BARBS COATED WITH A WATER-SOLUBLE MATERIAL

Номер: US20180008390A1
Автор: Montanari Suzelei, Rey Pearl
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The present invention relates to a prosthetic fabric comprising an arrangement of yarns defining at least two faces for said fabric, said fabric comprising, on at least one of its faces, one or more barbs that protrude outwards relative to said face, characterized in that said barbs are covered with a coating made of a water-soluble biocompatible material. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining such a fabric and to prostheses obtained from such a fabric. 112-. (canceled)13. A prosthetic fabric comprising an arrangement of yarns defining at least two faces , the fabric comprising on at least one of the faces , one or more barbs that protrude outward relative to the face , each barb including a head portion and a shaft portion , wherein the head portion is covered with a coating made of a water-soluble biocompatible material and the shaft portion remains uncoated.14. The prosthetic fabric according to claim 13 , wherein the water-soluble biocompatible material is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycols (PEGs) claim 13 , polyvinyl acetates (PVAs) claim 13 , gelatin claim 13 , polyglucuronic acid claim 13 , hyaluronic acid claim 13 , carboxymethylcellulose claim 13 , cellulose ethers claim 13 , chitosans and mixtures thereof.15. The prosthetic fabric according to claim 13 , wherein the water-soluble biocompatible material comprises a polyethylene glycol having a molar mass of less than or equal to 40 claim 13 ,000 Da.16. The prosthetic fabric according to claim 15 , wherein the molar mass varies from 1 claim 15 ,000 to 20 claim 15 ,000 Da.17. The prosthetic fabric according to claim 13 , wherein the water-soluble biocompatible material comprises a mixture comprising a first polyethylene glycol having a molar mass of around 1 claim 13 ,000 Da and a second polyethylene glycol having a molar mass different from 1 claim 13 ,000 Da.18. The prosthetic fabric according to claim 13 , wherein the water-soluble biocompatible material comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 15
09-01-2020 дата публикации

AIR POLLUTION ABATEMENT AND CROP GROWTH STIMULATION TECHNOLOGY

Номер: US20200008368A1
Автор: Erickson Stewart E.
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A system and method of abating air pollution and stimulating crop growth. A reagent is introduced to a crop canopy to neutralize air pollutants within said canopy, wherein the reagent induces an oxidation-reduction chemical reaction with the air pollution present throughout the acreage of crops, and by means of the reaction effectually neutralizes the harmful effects of the air pollutants on the crops. The reagent is diluted using a venturi valve or other means. The flow rate of said reagent is regulated using an electronic control unit, based on data collected from at least one type of sensor in the canopy that is in communication with the control unit. 1. A method for enhancing crop growth comprising the steps of:a. introducing a reagent to a crop canopy to neutralize air pollutants within said canopy, wherein said reagent induces an oxidation-reduction chemical reaction with the air pollution present throughout the acreage of crops, and by means of the reaction effectually neutralizing the harmful effects of the air pollutants on said crops;b. diluting said reagent using a venturi valve or other means;c. regulating the flow rate of said reagent using an electronic control unit, based on data collected from a at least one type of sensor in said canopy that is in communication with said control unit.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reagent is hydrogen Hgas.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the hydrogen gas is diluted at a ratio not to exceed the flammability point of 4% Hconcentration in ambient air.4. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the source of the reagent is electrolysis.5. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the source of the reagent is a steam methane reformer.6. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the source of the reagent is a compressed tank.7. The apparatus of claim 20 , wherein the filtration step can be accomplished using an electrochemical purification system.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the filtration device is ...

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Номер записи: 16
10-01-2019 дата публикации

WARP-KNITTED FABRIC AND MEDICAL MATERIAL

Номер: US20190008623A1
Автор: ITO Masaya, KOHNO Kazuteru, NEMOTO Shintaro, Onishi Atsuko, SAKURAI Jun, YAMADA Hideaki
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The present invention provides a warp-knitted fabric and a medical material that can be simultaneously extended in all directions by causing thread made of a second bioabsorbable material to be absorbed in a living body over time and in which the degree of extension can be increased. The present invention provides a warp-knitted fabric in which adjacent loop rows are linked, the warp-knitted fabric including: a plurality of first loop rows including a first thread and composed of continuous loops extending in the warp direction; and one or two or more second loop rows disposed between the first loop rows and composed of continuous loops extending in the warp direction, wherein each second loop row is formed of one or two or more loops solely including a second thread and one or two or more loops including the first thread, which are arranged alternately, at least three first loop rows are linked together by the first thread, and the bioabsorption rate of the first thread is lower than the bioabsorption rate of the second thread. 1. A warp knitted fabric comprising:A plurality of first loop columns, each comprising a group of consecutive loops in a warp direction, the first loops comprising a first yarn; andone or more second loop columns, each comprising a group of consecutive loops in a warp direction, and being disposed between the first loop columns,wherein the second loop columns comprising one or more loops of only a second yarn and one or more loops comprising the first yarn, the loops of the second yarn and the loops of the first yarn being alternately disposed;any two adjacent loop columns of the first and/or second loop columns are linked together;at least three first loop columns are linked together with the first yarn; andthe first yarn has a bioabsorption rate lower than that of the second yarn.2. The warp knitted fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the first yarn is composed of a non-bioabsorbable material and the second yarn is composed of a ...

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Номер записи: 17
10-01-2019 дата публикации

PROSTHESIS FOR INGUINAL HERNIA

Номер: US20190008625A1
Автор: Bourges Xavier, Lecuivre Julie
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The present invention relates to a prosthesis () for the repair of an inguinal hernia, which prosthesis () is intended to be implanted by a posterior or open laparoscopic route and comprises: an openworked textile () made of biocompatible material, comprising a first face () intended to be placed facing the biological tissues of the inguinal region, and a second face () arranged opposite said first face and intended to be placed facing the peritoneum, said first face being provided with fastening means that are able to fix said textile in said biological tissues of the inguinal region, characterized in that at least a part of said second face () is covered with a non-porous coating () composed of a material that is hydrosoluble at 37° C. and non-hydrosoluble at 25° C. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a prosthesis. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for producing a prosthesis , comprising:providing an openworked textile of biocompatible material comprising a first face, provided with fastening means that are able to fix said textile in biological tissues of the inguinal region, and a second face,covering at least a part of said second face with a non-porous coating comprising a material that is hydrosoluble at 37° C. and non-hydrosoluble at 25° C.18. The method according to claim 17 , wherein covering at least a part of said second face comprises covering a whole of said second face of said openworked textile with the non-porous coating.19. The method according to claim 17 , wherein said openworked textile further comprises an overall shape of a rectangle with a length and a width claim 17 , and said openworked textile determines in the width direction a first upper part claim 17 , intended to be placed facing an anterior muscle wall claim 17 , an upper part of an os pubis and Cooper's ligament claim 17 , and a second lower part claim 17 , intended to be placed facing an iliac and spermatic vessels and part of a psoas muscle claim 17 , and wherein ...

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Номер записи: 18
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Garden Protection System

Номер: US20220030780A1
Автор: Peiffer Nicholas Scott
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Systems and methods herein provide for garden protection. In one embodiment, a garden protection system includes a frame operable to suspend a shade cloth over a garden bed to protect underlying plants in the garden bed from inclement weather, and a housing mounted to the frame and comprising a moisture detector, a roller system, circuitry, a motor, a pulley system, a power supply, and a solar panel. The shade cloth is wrapped about the roller system, and the roller system is rotatably coupled to the pulley system. The moisture detector is operable to detect said inclement weather, and to automatically direct the motor to rotate the pulley system. And, the pulley system is operable to rotate the roller system to roll the shade cloth along a side of the garden protection system via roller brackets that are slidably affixed to the frame. 1. A garden protection system , comprising:a frame operable to suspend a shade cloth over a garden bed to protect underlying plants in the garden bed from inclement weather; anda housing mounted to the frame and comprising a moisture detector, a roller system, circuitry, a motor, a pulley system, a power supply, and a solar panel,wherein the shade cloth is wrapped about the roller system, and the roller system is rotatably coupled to the pulley system,wherein the moisture detector is operable to detect said inclement weather, and to automatically direct the motor to rotate the pulley system,wherein the pulley system is operable to rotate the roller system to roll the shade cloth along a side of the garden protection system via roller brackets that are slidably affixed to the frame.2. The garden protection system of claim 1 , wherein:the material is at least partially transparent.3. The garden protection system of claim 1 , wherein:the material is screened to allow air and moisture to enter the garden protection system while repelling hail from entering the garden bed.4. The garden protection system of claim 1 , wherein:the shade cloth ...

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Номер записи: 19
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FIELD ROBOT

Номер: US20180020611A1
Автор: LAROWE Gavin
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Autonomous mobile field robots may be used to maintain fields. An autonomous mobile field robot may perform soil mechanics with environment sensors at a sub-region and store the soil mechanics. The robot may further determine soil temperature of the sub-region and store the soil temperature. The soil mechanics and the soil temperature are sent to a monitoring server via a radio access network for storage and analysis. The parameters for the soil of the sub-region may be adjusted based on the soil mechanics of the sub-region with the chemicals from chemical storage units. The robot may return to a home station to refill one or more of the water or chemicals. 1. An autonomous mobile field robot configured to be used in a field having sub-regions , the field robot comprising:one or more environment sensors;a global positioning system (GPS);one or more collapsible set of wings;one or more chemical storage units for adjusting one or more parameters of a soil of the sub-regions;a processor;a network interface coupled to the processor configured to enable communications via a radio access network;a storage device for content and programming; performing soil mechanics with the one or more environment sensors at each sub-region and storing the soil mechanics in the storage device;', 'determining a soil temperature of each sub-region and storing the soil temperature in the storage device;', 'sending the soil mechanics and the soil temperature for each sub-region to a monitoring server via the radio access network for storage and analysis;', 'adjusting one or more parameters of the soil of a sub-region based on the soil mechanics of the corresponding sub-region with the chemicals from the one or more chemical storage units; and', 'returning to a home station to refill at least one of (i) water, and (ii) the chemicals., 'a program stored in the storage device, wherein execution of the program by the processor configures the field robot to perform acts comprising2. The field ...

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Номер записи: 20
10-02-2022 дата публикации

MEDICAL GAUZE

Номер: US20220040005A1
Автор: HOSHIDA Yusuke, ITO Kenji, OGURA Hiroshi, Sato Koichi, TAKEUCHI Hisaharu
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Medical gauze includes a warp knitted fabric having a warp and weft direction and composed of loops continued in the warp direction. The warp knitted fabric is made of 100% long fiber containing 70% by weight or more of regenerated cellulose-based long fiber. The warp knitted fabric is preferably configured in a marquisette construction. The regenerated cellulose-based long fiber is preferably cuprammonium rayon. Preferably having a width of equal to or greater than 5 mm and equal to or less than 600 mm, and a weight of equal to or greater than 28 g and equal to or less than 290 g per square meter. As the warp knitted fabric is composed of the loops continued in the warp direction and made of 100% long fiber containing 70% by weight or more of the regenerated cellulose-based long fiber, the occurrence of lint can be reduced to improve lint-free performance. 1. A medical gauze comprising a warp knitted fabric having a warp direction and a weft direction and composed of loops continued in the warp direction , whereinthe warp knitted fabric comprises a 100% long fiber containing 70% by weight or more of regenerated cellulose-based long fiber.2. The medical gauze according to claim 1 , whereinthe warp knitted fabric is configured in a marquisette construction.3. The medical gauze according to claim 1 , whereinthe regenerated cellulose-based long fiber is cuprammonium rayon.4. The medical gauze according to claim 1 , whereinthe medical gauze has a width of equal to or greater than 5 mm and equal to or less than 600 mm, and a weight of equal to or greater than 28 g and equal to or less than 290 g per square meter.5. The medical gauze according to claim 1 , comprising:x-ray contrast yarn arranged in the warp knitted fabric.6. The medical gauze according to claim 5 , whereinthe x-ray contrast yarn is welded to the warp knitted fabric.7. The medical gauze according to claim 5 , whereinthe x-ray contrast yarn is interlaced in the warp knitted fabric.8. The medical gauze ...

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Номер записи: 21
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Adjustable tree guard device

Номер: US20190021241A1
Автор: Mark Streisfeld
Принадлежит: Individual

A guard device configured to be disposed concentrically about a generally cylindrical structure, including: a plurality of adjoined panels collectively forming an annular ring structure that is configured to be disposed concentrically about the generally cylindrical structure; an attachment mechanism disposed at one end of one or more of the plurality of adjoined panels that is configured to secure the annular ring structure about the generally cylindrical structure; and one or more adjustment mechanisms disposed along edges of the plurality of adjoined panels that are configured to adjustably couple the plurality of panels together to form the annular ring structure. Each of the adjustment mechanisms includes a slot defining detent positions disposed along an edge of one panel and a mating peg structure disposed along an opposed edge of an adjacent panel, wherein the peg structure is configured to be translated between the detent positions defined by the slot.

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Номер записи: 22
01-02-2018 дата публикации

STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING, PROTECTING, AND ACCESSING A PLANT

Номер: US20180027753A1
Автор: Major Scott James
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One exemplary embodiment can be a plant support system. The plant support system can include a plurality of panels, an end support, and a removable top frame. Generally, the plurality of panels includes a first panel and a second panel, and the first and second panels, in turn, include respective vertical portions and horizontal portions, and at least one panel forms an aperture optionally covered by a door to allow access to a plant. The end support can be coupled to the first panel and to the second panel. Typically, the removable top frame is coupled to the first and second panels. 1. A plant support system , comprising:a plurality of panels, comprising a first panel and a second panel wherein the first and second panels comprise respective vertical portions and horizontal portions, and at least one panel forms an aperture optionally covered by a door to allow access to a plant;an end support coupled to the first panel and to the second panel; anda removable top frame coupled to the first and second panels.2. The plant support system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels further comprises a third panel wherein the third panel is positioned substantially parallel to the first panel; and the plant support system further comprises at least one dowel inserted through and supported by a horizontal portion in the first panel and a horizontal portion in the third panel.3. The plant support system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels comprises at least three panels to form a triangle-based geometric figure.4. The plant support system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels comprises four panels to form a square-based geometric figure.5. The plant support system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels comprises a first set claim 1 , and the plant support system further comprises a second set comprising a second plurality of panels wherein the second set of panels is stacked on top of the first set of panels ...

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Номер записи: 23
31-01-2019 дата публикации

SHIELD FOR PROTECTING PLANTS

Номер: US20190029190A1
Автор: Masri Samir Fawzi
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A shield for protecting a plant, the shield having: a shield assembly apparatus having: a top apparatus portion; a base apparatus portion having a base center tube extending upwards from a floor; an interior space formed by an association of the top apparatus portion with the base apparatus portion; support stick holes in a circular arrangement along an outer edge; grooves within the interior space; wherein each groove is supported by walls, and extends from a support stick hole to the base center tube, and is sloped such that the walls are taller when meeting the base center tube than when meeting the support stick hole; such that the shield assembly apparatus is capable of supporting frame components within the grooves; and wherein the shield is capable of shielding and protecting the plant without any portion of the shield being supported by the plant. 1. A shield for protecting a plant , the shield comprising: a top apparatus portion having an upper top apparatus portion end, a bottom top apparatus portion end, and a first center hole passing through the top apparatus portion;', 'a base apparatus portion configured to be associated with the top apparatus portion, the base apparatus portion having a floor, an upper base apparatus portion end, a bottom base apparatus portion end, a base center tube extending upwards from the floor, a second center hole passing through the base center tube and through the base apparatus portion;', 'an interior space formed by an association of the top apparatus portion with the base apparatus portion;', 'an outer edge having a rounded shape;', 'a plurality of support stick holes in a circular arrangement along the outer edge;', 'a plurality of grooves within the interior space;, 'a shield assembly apparatus havingwherein each groove of the plurality of grooves is supported by walls extending upwards from the floor;wherein each groove of the plurality of grooves extends from a support stick hole of the plurality of support stick ...

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Номер записи: 24
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Methods, Compositions, and Systems for Activation and Expansion of Cells

Номер: US20170029767A1
Автор: BASHOUR Keenan T., BOGDANOWICZ Danielle, Chuang Philip, DE LEO Sarah E., KAM Lance C., Lu Helen H.
Принадлежит: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

The disclosure provides for compositions, systems, and methods of cell expansion, stimulation and/or differentiation. The disclosure further provides for a mesh substrate and associated methods capable of stimulating cell expansion, for example, T cell or stem cell expansion. In another aspect, the disclosure provides for an electrospun mesh substrate and methods of using thereof comprising a silicone rubber composition, for example, polydimethylsiloxane, PLC, or combinations thereof. 1. A method of improving cell expansion comprising culturing cells on a mesh substrate comprising polydimethylsiloxane and polycaprolactone in a ratio , wherein said mesh comprises fibers with a diameter of about 100 nm to about 10 μm and a pore size of about 0.5 μm to about 100 μm , wherein said cells are T-cells.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said mesh substrate comprises fibers with a diameter selected from the group consisting of about 100 nm to about 1000 nm claim 1 , about 100 nm to about 2000 nm claim 1 , about 500 nm to about 5000 nm claim 1 , and about 1000 nm to about 5000 nm.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said mesh substrate comprises fibers with a pore size selected from the group consisting of about 1 μm to about 100 μm claim 1 , about 1 μm to about 50 μm claim 1 , about 1 μm to about 10 μm claim 1 , and about 1 μm to about 5 μm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said cells arei. isolated from an individual,ii. expanded in vitro, andiii. transfused back to an individual in need thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the material comprising the fibers has a bulk rigidity that is greater than a local rigidity as indicated by atomic force microscopy indentation method.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the material comprising the fibers has a bulk rigidity that is at least twice as high as a local rigidity as indicated by atomic force microscopy indentation method.7. The method of claim 6 , where in the bulk elastic modulus of the fiber is less than 10 MPa.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 25
30-01-2020 дата публикации

OUTWARD ANGLED PLANT SUPPORT SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20200029507A1
Автор: Aiken John Edward, Carlson Edward Scott
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The present invention provides structures that maximize the use of minimal ground space or pot soil by providing generally vertical outward-sloping multiple cords or net trellis such as to offer increasing volume for plant foliage with height, which is adjustable to the user's desire. A compact kit includes at least two elongated leg member, and at least one elongated support, and can be assembled into structures up to approximately twice as wide at the top as at the base where the plants begin growing in soil. Flaccid replaceable cords when installed incline generally outward and upward to top horizontal rods supporting wining plants to grow generally vertically and even horizontally across the top. 1. A plant support trellis providing increasing growth volume in the vertical direction from growing medium comprising:a) at least two elongated leg members;b) at least one horizontal support rods;c) at least two corner connector fittings frictionally engageable with an end of one of said legs and an end of said horizontal support rods; and,d) one of a net and a multiplicity of flaccid cords configured for attachment at one end adjacent the growing medium and with at least one of the horizontal rods at an opposing end.22. The plant support trellis of wherein said support trellis further includes at least ground support rods with an outside diameter permitting said rods to fit inside a hollow end of said leg members.3. The plant support trellis of wherein said support trellis includes four elongated leg members and two horizontal support rods.4. The plant support trellis of wherein said support trellis further includes at least one cross member functionally connecting two elongated support rods.5. The plant support trellis of wherein said support trellis further includes said net being of sufficient length to be draped over both horizontal support rods and having two edges touching the ground.6. A kit for erecting a plant support trellis claim 3 , said kit comprising:a. ...

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Номер записи: 26
30-01-2020 дата публикации

ANIMAL-INCURSION-RESISTANT RAISED BED GARDENING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200029510A1
Автор: Romas Chris G., Sikina John J.
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Disclosed is a system having a base and a screened enclosure for disposition on the ground for growing plants. The base forms a hollow enclosure into which a growing medium can be disposed. The screened enclosure is mounted on the base and is in the form of a plurality of elongated frame members, plural upper screen members and plural lower screen members. Each of the screen members has an opposed pair of side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge. The frame members extend upward from the base and are spaced apart from one another. Each of the frame members includes a first respective section arranged to slidably receive a respective side of a respective lower screen member therein and a second respective section arranged to slidably receive a respective side of a respective upper screen member therein. Each of the upper and lower screen members are arranged to be individually removed from their respective sections of their associated frame members to enable each of the screen members to be individually removed from the frame members. 1. A system for disposition on the ground for growing plants comprising:a base having a plurality of elongated sections configured to be disposed adjacent each other on the ground to form at least one hollow enclosure into which a growing medium can be disposed; anda screened enclosure mounted on said base encircling said at least one hollow enclosure and comprising a frame and a plurality of screen members, said frame comprising a plurality of frame members connected to and extending upward from said base and receiving said screen members, said screen members comprising upper screen members and lower screen members, said upper screen members and said lower screen members being removably mounted on said frame.2. The system of wherein adjacent frame members define a respective gap therebetween claim 1 , wherein each of said screen members has an opposed pair of side edges claim 1 , a top edge and a bottom edge claim 1 , and wherein each ...

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Номер записи: 27
30-01-2020 дата публикации

Prosthesis Comprising a Three-Dimensional and Openworked Knit

Номер: US20200030074A1
Автор: Lecuivre Julie
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The present invention relates to a prosthesis () comprising an openworked three-dimensional knit () comprising a front face and a rear face, each face being formed with one or more laps of yarns defining pores on said face, the front face being bound to the rear face by connecting yarns defining a spacer, characterized in that the connecting yarns are distributed so that they define an entanglement of yarns crossing each other at the spacer, without obstructing the pores of the front and rear faces. 124-. (canceled)25. A method of treating a hernia defect comprising:providing at least one openworked three-dimensional knit including two opposite faces, a front face and a rear face, each front and rear face being formed with one or several laps of yarns defining pores on said front and rear faces, said front face being bound to said rear face by connecting yarns defining a spacer, wherein the connecting yarns are distributed so that said connecting yarns define a crisscrossing set of yarns crossing each other at the spacer, without obstructing the pores of the two opposite faces, andimplanting the at least one openworked three-dimensional knit at the hernial defect by placing the first face facing the abdominal cavity and the second face facing the abdominal wall.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the connecting yarns are yarns from at least one lap from the laps forming the opposite faces.27. The method of claim 25 , wherein the connecting yarns are yarns from one or more laps dedicated to the formation of the spacer.28. The method of claim 25 , wherein the spacer has an X-profile.29. The method of claim 25 , wherein the front face includes r rows and n columns of stitches facing r′ rows and n′ columns of stitches of the rear face claim 25 , with at least one portion of the connecting yarns connecting a column nof the n columns of stitches of the front face to a column (n′+x) of n′ columns of stitches of the rear face claim 25 , wherein x ranges from 2 to 5 claim ...

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Номер записи: 28
04-02-2021 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL MESH FOR BALING

Номер: US20210032785A1
Автор: VIOLAS DE OLIVEIRA E SÁ Pedro Américo
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The present invention relates to an agricultural mesh for baling () comprising columns of chains or pillars (), wherein each column of chain or pillar () comprises a plurality of meshes () interconnected with each other and associated with the columns of chains or pillars () by means of the wefts (), wherein the configuration and dimensions of the wefts () provides the reinforcement of the agricultural mesh for baling (). The present invention provides a solution that aims to reduce the dimensions of the longitudinal openings wefts () during the baling process, yielding strong and well-preserved bales. 1133432233333341abcaba. An agricultural mesh for baling () comprising a plurality of columns of chain or pillars () , in which each column of chain or pillar () comprises a plurality of meshes () , with said columns of chains or pillars () interconnected and associated by means of wefts () , characterized in that it has a triangular configuration resulting from the interlacing of the wefts () in a first column of chain or pillar () , passage through a second column of chain or pillar () , interlacing in a third column of chain or pillar () and return to the first column of chain or pillar () through the longitudinal zigzag reverse path with passage through the second column of chain or pillar () , and return to the first column of chain or pillar () at intervals of six meshes () along the length of the agricultural mesh for baling ().23113. The agricultural mesh according to claim 1 , characterized in that the columns of chains or pillars () that form the agricultural mesh for baling () have a distance between them defined as the ratio of the width of the roller of the agricultural mesh for baling () and the number of spacings between each two columns of chains or pillars () plus 1.31. The agricultural mesh according to claim 1 , characterized in that the materials comprising the agricultural mesh for baling () are selected from the following: high density ...

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Номер записи: 29
09-02-2017 дата публикации

COLLAPSIBLE SHELTER FOR TREES, SHRUBS AND VINES

Номер: US20170035003A1
Автор: Wormald Paul Stuart
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Collapsible shelters for trees, shrubs and vines are provided. The collapsible shelters may be configured to be collapsible in the axial or the longitudinal direction. The collapsible shelters can be transported to a site of use in a collapsed configuration and expanded into an uncollapsed configuration at the site of use. 1. A shelter comprising:(a) a longitudinal tubular structure having a first end and a second end, the second end being diametrically opposed to the first end;(b) a first compression side extending longitudinally from the first end to the second end;(c) a second compression side diametrically opposed to the first compression side;(d) a first side of the longitudinal structure defined by the first compression side, the second compression side, the first end, and the second end; and(e) a second side of the longitudinal structure opposed to the first side,wherein the first compression side and the second compression side are configured to flexibly pivot inwardly from an uncollapsed configuration and to allow the first side to become substantially parallel to the second side to form a collapsed configuration.2. The shelter according to claim 1 , wherein when shelter is in the collapsed configuration claim 1 , the second side is configured to bow flexibly inward to allow the second side to become substantially aligned with the first side.3. The shelter according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first compression side and the second compression side comprises a stretchable region.4. The shelter according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first compression side and the second compression side comprises a crease extending from the first end to second end in a body of the longitudinal tubular structure.5. The shelter according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first compression side and the second compression side comprises a fluted structure extending from the first end to the second end in a body of the longitudinal tubular structure ...

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Номер записи: 30
24-02-2022 дата публикации

TIME DEPENDENT PHYSIOLOGIC TISSUE SCAFFOLD

Номер: US20220054249A1
Автор: Clinkscales Kenneth W., Hilas Georgios T., McCullen Seth Dylan, Taylor Michael Scott
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A fabric or mesh construct, and process for making same, which allows for early wound stability and then transitions to a more compliant state exhibiting a substantially constant macro-porous pore structure through the life of the implant to promote good tissue incorporation without bridging. 117-. (canceled)18. A mesh comprising:at least one bioabsorbable fiber and at least one slowly bioabsorbable fiber;wherein the bioabsorbable fiber and the slowly bioresorbable fiber are combined to form an absorbable mesh, the absorbable mesh having an X-direction and a perpendicular Y-direction;wherein the absorbable mesh comprises pores formed by the slowly bioresorbable fiber, and the bioabsorbable fiber is interwoven around and reinforces the pores, and a plurality of the pores are characterized as having an average diameter; andwherein the average diameter of the pores changes by less than 5% after removal of the bioabsorbable fiber.19. The mesh of wherein the bioabsorbable fiber is interwoven with the slowly bioresorbable fiber.20. The mesh of claim 18 , wherein the bioabsorbable fiber reinforces a periphery of the pores.21. The mesh of claim 18 , wherein the slowly bioresorbable fiber forms a slowly bioresorbable mesh claim 18 , and the slowly bioresorbable mesh is a component of the mesh.22. The mesh of claim 18 , wherein the slowly bioresorbable fiber forms a slowly bioresorbable mesh having a weight of 35-70 g/m2 claim 18 , and the slowly bioresorbable mesh is a component of the mesh.23. The mesh of claim 18 , wherein the bioabsorbable fiber is interwoven into a slowly bioresorbable mesh formed from the slowly bioresorbable fiber claim 18 , where the bioabsorbable fiber is interwoven via a pillar stitch.24. The mesh of claim 18 , which is anisotropic.25. The mesh of claim 18 , wherein the bioabsorbable fiber induces an increased degree of anisotropy in the absorbable mesh compared to an anisotropy of the slowly bioresorbable mesh component of the mesh.26. The mesh of ...

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Номер записи: 31
04-02-2021 дата публикации

ARTICLES COMPRISING A MESH FORMED OF A CARBON NANOTUBE YARN

Номер: US20210036429A1
Автор: Norton David, Parkhurst Maria R., Rommel Monica, Sorrell Rodney
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An antenna reflector comprising a mesh material formed of a Carbon Nano-Tube (“CNT”) yarn that is reflective of radio waves and has a low solar absorptivity to hemispherical emissivity ratio (α/ϵratio) and a low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (“CTE”). 1. An antenna reflector , comprising:{'sub': solar', 'H, 'a mesh material formed of a Carbon Nano-Tube (“CNT”) yarn that is reflective of radio waves and has a low solar absorptivity to hemispherical emissivity ratio (α/ϵratio) and a low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (“CTE”).'}2. The antenna reflector according to claim 1 , wherein the mesh material is a single or multiple layer mesh material.3. The antenna reflector according to claim 1 , wherein the low α/ϵratio is less than 25% of a α/ϵratio of a gold plated tungsten or molybdenum wire.4. The antenna reflector according to claim 1 , wherein the low CTE is more than an order of magnitude less than a CTE of a gold plated tungsten or molybdenum wire.5. The antenna reflector according to claim 1 , wherein the low CTE is equal to −0.3 ppm/C°.6. The antenna reflector according to claim 1 , wherein the mesh material is a knitted mesh material.7. The antenna reflector according to claim 6 , wherein the knitted mesh material has a tricot configuration.8. The antenna reflector according to claim 6 , wherein the knitted material has 10-100 openings per inch.9. The antenna reflector according to claim 1 , wherein the mesh material has an areal density that is less than ten percent of an areal density of a mesh material formed using a gold plated tungsten or molybdenum wire with a diameter equal to the diameter of the CNT yarn. The invention was made with government support under contract number 16-C-0027. The government has certain rights in the invention.The present disclosure relates generally to mesh articles (e.g., an antenna). More particularly, the present disclosure relates to articles comprising a mesh formed of a Carbon Nano-Tube (“CNT”) yarn.Satellites require ...

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Номер записи: 32
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Collapsible and Height-Adjustable Plant Shade

Номер: US20220061233A1
Автор: PEACE David Wood
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A collapsible and height-adjustable plant shade is an apparatus that readily extends and retracts around a plant or multiple plants in order to protect the plant or multiple plants from extreme weather. The apparatus includes a scaffolding and a mesh covering. The scaffolding includes a plurality of length-adjustable legs, a collapsible lateral frame, and a roofing frame. Each of the plurality of length-adjustable legs may vary in height in order to accommodate uneven terrain. The collapsible lateral frame connects the plurality of length-adjustable legs with each other and mounts the roofing frame onto the plurality of length-adjustable legs. The mesh covering encloses the scaffolding and shields the plant or multiple plants. The apparatus further includes a plurality of extension lateral panels in order to account for any distance between the mesh frame and the ground due to varying heights of each of the plurality of length-adjustable legs.

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Номер записи: 33
03-03-2022 дата публикации

Folding Plant Protection Cage Apparatus

Номер: US20220061234A1
Автор: Battoe Donald
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A folding plant protection cage apparatus for protecting plants from animals includes a set of three hinged side pairs each comprising a pair of panels comprising a left panel and a right panel each comprising a panel frame and a panel face extending from a top edge to a bottom edge and from an outer edge to an inner edge. A door frame is coupled to the panel face. An access door is hingingly coupled to the door frame. A plurality of inner hinges joins the inner edge of each of the left panel and the right panel. A plurality of outer hinge knuckles couples the outer edge of the panel frame of adjacent side pairs. A lid is hexagonal and selectively engageable with the top edge of each panel frame of set of hinged side pairs.

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Номер записи: 34
25-02-2016 дата публикации

Wrapping Net, and Manufacturing Method for Same

Номер: US20160053417A1
Автор: TANAKA Toshiaki
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This is to provide a wrapping net which maintains the merits by wrapping with a wrapping net effective for conveying and storage, and, in which a removal operation of the wrapping net is easy, even when a residue of the wrapping net is migrated into a feed or a fermentation raw material, an effect on the livestock is a little or no trouble is caused in a fermentation apparatus. It comprises warp yarn groups aligned in parallel in a lengthwise direction of a knitted fabric form a plural number of independent chain stitches by continuous loops in the lengthwise direction thereof, respectively, and each loop of the independent chain stitches is connected to other loops of other independent chain stitches by weft to form a knitted fabric. In the knitted fabric, characteristic feature resides in that at least the weft comprises a cellulose-based fiber, and yarn strength of the warp is greater than yarn strength of the weft. 1. A wrapping net which comprises warp yarn groups comprising a cellulose-based fiber aligned in parallel in a lengthwise direction of a knitted fabric form a plural number of independent chain stitches by continuous loops in the lengthwise direction of the knitted fabric , respectively , andeach loop of the independent chain stitches is connected to other loops of other independent chain stitches by weft comprising a cellulose-based fiber to form a knitted fabric.2. The wrapping net according to claim 1 , wherein yarn strength of the warp is greater than yarn strength of the weft.3. The wrapping net according to claim 2 , wherein the warp is doubled yarns in which two or more yarns of single yarns which are staple fiber spun yarn a count of which is 5 to 20 comprising cotton fibers are aligned in parallel without twisting the yarns claim 2 , andthe weft is a single yarn of a staple fiber spun yarn a count of which is 10 to 30 comprising cotton fibers.4. The wrapping net according to claim 2 , wherein the warp is plied yarns in which two or more yarns ...

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Номер записи: 35
01-03-2018 дата публикации

CULTIVATING TOOL

Номер: US20180054976A1
Автор: Uy Adam Chin Shong
Принадлежит: ZEED, LLC

The disclosure herein is directed to a plant cultivation assembly. The plant cultivation assembly provides support for the plants to allow for proper plant growth. Specifically, the plant cultivation assembly allows for vertical plant growth without the need to use stakes. In one embodiment, the plant cultivation assembly may be used for vertical farming. 1. A plant cultivation assembly comprising:a tray having a bottom, a side, a top edge, and an interior;a net;at least one stand;at least one plate having at least one hole; andat least one pole having a first end and a second end;wherein a number of the stand, the plate, and the pole is the same;wherein the plate is attached to the top edge of the tray;wherein the base is placed in the interior of the tray near where the plate is attached;wherein the pole passes through the at least one hole in the plate and attaches to the base at the first end; andwherein the net attaches to the pole at the second end.2. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plate is attached to the top edge using a nut and a bolt claim 1 , a clip claim 1 , or an adhesive.3. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein second end of the pole further has at least one protrusion for attaching to the net.4. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 3 , wherein the protrusion is a hook or a clip.5. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pole further is a telescopic pole.6. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the number of the stand claim 1 , the plate claim 1 , and the pole is four.7. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plate is made from metal claim 1 , non-corrosive metals claim 1 , composite metals claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , fiberglass or composites.8. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the stand is made from metal claim 1 , non-corrosive metals claim 1 , composite metals claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 36
01-03-2018 дата публикации

System for protecting plant seedlings

Номер: US20180054980A1
Автор: Antonio Marques
Принадлежит: OENOPROTECH

A system for protecting from bad weather plants seedlings arranged in rows, wherein the system includes: at least one body configured to be positioned nearby at least one row of plants seedlings; at least one first protection member configured to be deployed above the plants seedlings in at least one first position so as to cover at least partially the plants seedlings of the row and to be retracted in at least one second position so as to uncover the plants seedlings of the row, the first protection member being fastened to said body; and at least one control device configured to enable the deployment and retraction of the first protection member, the body including at least one first receiving chamber extending at least partially at a first longitudinal side of said body, the first receiving chamber configured to receive the at least one protection member in the retracted position.

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Номер записи: 37
21-02-2019 дата публикации

PLASTIC FILM FOR COVERNING LINEAR SOFT FRUIT CULTIVATIONS

Номер: US20190053439A1
Автор: DAIOS Asterios
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The application refers to a plastic film for protecting linear soft fruit cultivations such as table grapes, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, red currants, cherries etc. Soft fruit cultivation is commonly performed in a linear fashion so that any cultivation work can be facilitated. Soft fruits are susceptible to weather conditions especially when they are ripe enough for collection to start and in particular to hail, rain, humidity, and frost as well as the intense sun radiation that can cause skin burns to the fruit. 1. Plastic film for covering linear soft fruit cultivations that bears reinforced sections in terms of thickness (X) along both edges as well as a reinforced section (Y) along a mid-section lengthways , said reinforcement produced by extruding the film with variable thickness across the width or by gluing , welding , sewing additional stripes of the same or different material or by directly extruding or laminating additional material on sections (X) and (Y) or by folding the lengthways edges and welding the fold on the plastic film at the whole section (X) and reinforcing section (Y) separately that is characterised by fact that a plastic cord is glued , welded or extruded along both lengthways sides being partially or entirely inclined in relation to the main lengthways axis with said inclination being constant or changing direction and following a repetitive pattern with period Pand bearing holes at both sections (X) , adjacent to the inclined cord and at the positions that are closer to the edge however towards the side of the cord that is facing the main lengthways axis of the plastic film; said cord has a diameter (D) less than 10 mm and due to said inclination of the cord , the cord distributes the exerted load at the whole reinforced area of the plastic film in both longitudinal and traverse directions , thus increasing the strength of the plastic film.2. Plastic film for covering linear soft fruit cultivations according to that is ...

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Номер записи: 38
21-02-2019 дата публикации

DEER PROOF GARDEN ENCLOSURE AND METHOD OF MAKING

Номер: US20190053440A1
Автор: Lysak Kathleen
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A netting enclosure kit comprises a skeleton configured to operate in a plurality of configurations between a first, partially expanded configuration and a second, fully expanded configuration, a netting enclosure comprising a plurality of panels configured to be joined together to enclose or hang from the skeleton in each of the plurality of configurations, a first webbing configured to connect to a first portion of the netting enclosure, a second webbing configured to connect to a second portion of the netting enclosure, and a fastener configured to attached to the first webbing and to the second webbing to form an openable and closeable seam. 1. A netting kit comprising:a skeleton configured to operate in a plurality of configurations between a first, partially expanded configuration and a second, fully expanded configuration;a netting enclosure comprising a plurality of panels configured to be joined together to enclose or hang from the skeleton in each of the plurality of configurations;a first webbing configured to connect to a first portion of the netting enclosure;a second webbing configured to connect to a second portion of the netting enclosure; anda fastener configured to be attached to the first webbing and to the second webbing to form an openable and closeable seam.2. The netting kit of claim 1 , wherein the skeleton is changeable in shape between the partially expanded configuration and the fully expanded configuration.3. The netting kit of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of panels includes a third panel configured to overlap a fourth panel claim 1 , the netting kit further comprising a third webbing configured to secure the third panel to the fourth panel by weaving in and out of cells in the third panel and the fourth panel.4. The netting kit of claim 3 , wherein the third webbing is configured to flexibly secure the third panel to the fourth panel without creating openings that permit animal access.5. The netting kit of claim 1 , wherein at least ...

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Номер записи: 39
28-02-2019 дата публикации

Mobile tree canopy treatment system

Номер: US20190059239A1
Автор: Brian Lee Kelley, Charles Francis Noll, JR., James Seth Niece, Matthew Phillip Vogel, Randall James Davis, Tom Wallis Airhart
Принадлежит: Skavis Corp

A method of treating a tree, the method includes positioning a temperature transmitter proximate to the tree; and lowering a treatment unit over the tree and the temperature transmitter, the treatment unit configured to move independently from a supply unit, the treatment unit in fluid communication with the supply unit.

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Номер записи: 40
28-02-2019 дата публикации

CROP NETTING MATERIAL

Номер: US20190059244A1
Автор: Toye Jonathan Dallas
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Described herein is a pillar knitted crop netting comprising widely spaced knitted pillars and crop netting materials comprising a region(s) having such construction. Also described herein are crop nettings comprising yarns defining apertures to form the netting wherein said apertures have a plurality of sides formed by yarn sections and at least one of those yarn sections may be relatively slack when the netting is held taut in lengthwise and widthwise directions. The above nettings may have advantageous hail passage performance. 1. A crop netting comprising a first region comprising a plurality of pillars of spaced apart yarn extending in a first direction , at least some pillars formed from at least one pillar yarn comprising a plurality of knots along its length ,and a plurality of crossover yarns extending across or between the pillars,each crossover yarn comprising a plurality of crossover sections, said crossover sections defined by the portions of the crossover yarn traversing the space between adjacent pillars,wherein at least some crossover sections between pillars have a different length than at least some other crossover sections between the same pillars, and/orwherein the tightness of the knots along a length of a pillar yarn varies along the length of the pillars,for at least a majority of the area of the first region.24-. (canceled)5. A crop netting comprising a first region comprisingpillars of knitted yarnheld together to form a sheet materialby crossover yarns that traverse or cross back and forth between adjacent pillars along a length of the netting, and defining apertures in the netting, (i) a difference in length between at least some crossover sections and at least some other crossover sections between at least two immediately adjacent pillars is greater than 0.05 mm; and/or', '(ii) a difference in length between at least some crossover sections and a next crossover section along the same crossover yarn between at least two immediately ...

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Номер записи: 41
17-03-2016 дата публикации

RECONFIGURABLE SOLAR ARRAY AND METHOD OF MANAGING CROP YIELD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20160073591A1
Автор: Surany Andrew P.
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A method and apparatus are provided that combine solar technology and agriculture in a symbiotic relationship that optimizes revenue from both sources. An array of reconfigurable solar collector assemblies is deployed in a crop field. As various crops benefit from varying degrees of shade through their development cycles, and are prone to damage from high winds and hail, the array of adaptable, reconfigurable solar collectors is deployed in the crop field and allows for the easy reconfiguration of each solar collector assembly to vary the amount of shade that is applied to the crops below the assembly, and to provide maximum hail and wind protection when necessary. 1. A reconfigurable solar collector , comprising:a telescoping base comprising a fixed tube and a telescoping mounting post extensible from a top end of said fixed tube;a support pole removably mountable on said telescoping mounting post; anda panel array moveable from a deployed, generally horizontal position to a collapsed, generally vertical position, said panel array mounting at least one photovoltaic cell.2. The reconfigurable solar collector of claim 1 , said fixed tube further comprising a latch mechanism configured to releasably hold a bottom end of said telescoping mounting post.3. The reconfigurable solar collector of claim 2 , wherein said telescoping mounting post is spring biased toward an extended position claim 2 , and wherein said base is configured to automatically move said telescoping mounting post from a retracted position to said extended position upon release of said latch mechanism.4. The reconfigurable solar collector of claim 3 , further comprising a shaft latching ring affixed to a bottom end of said telescoping mounting post.5. The reconfigurable solar collector of claim 4 , said latch mechanism further comprising at least one cam latch releasably engaging said shaft latching ring claim 4 , and a solenoid actuator mechanically engaging said cam latch to release said shaft ...

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Номер записи: 42
17-03-2016 дата публикации

CROP PROTECTION NETTING

Номер: US20160073592A1
Автор: Toye Jonathan Dallas
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Crop protection netting is of a knitted mesh construction, knitted such that at yarn intersections in the netting multiple yarns of which the netting is formed are knitted around each other to define the netting mesh apertures so that the netting is stretchable in multiple directions, and wherein connecting yarn portions between said yarn intersections extend substantially linearly between intersections, and wherein at least one of the multiple yarns of which the netting is formed comprises a tape, and/or in addition to the multiple yarns of which the netting is formed (whether comprising a tape as above or otherwise) the netting also comprises multiple yarns or tapes extending through the netting (as a ‘lay-in’) woven through the mesh apertures and/or around intersections of the multiple yarns of which the netting is formed. 1. Crop protection netting having a greater length than width and which is of a knitted mesh construction , knitted such that at yarn intersections in the netting multiple yarns of which the netting is formed are knitted around each other to define the netting mesh apertures so that the netting is stretchable in multiple directions , and wherein connecting yarn portions between said yarn intersections extend substantially linearly between intersections , and wherein:at least one of the multiple yarns of which the netting is formed comprises a tape, and/orin addition to the multiple yarns of which the netting is formed (whether comprising a tape as above or otherwise) the netting also comprises multiple yarns or tapes extending through the netting (as a ‘lay-in’) woven through the mesh apertures and/or around intersections of the multiple yarns of which the netting is formed.2. Crop protection netting according to wherein at least one of the multiple yarns of which the netting is formed comprises a tape claim 1 , another or the other of the multiple yarns of which the netting is formed comprises monofilament ie the netting is knitted from ...

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Номер записи: 43
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Pest Control Plant Container

Номер: US20210076577A1
Автор: Crum Richard
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The present invention is a flexible container to house a root ball of a plant and method of using the same. The container comprises a fabric sack, a securing ring and draw string. The fabric sack has an enclosed base and an open top that is folded over forming a narrow tubular aperture. The sack is made of a fabric having a mesh that inhibits or interferes with the life cycle of pests that infect or attempt to infect the root ball of the plant. The securing ring has a central aperture able to receive the stalk of the plant, an outer edge having a groove, an inner edge and an opening extending from the outer edge to the inner edge. The draw string is fitted through the narrow tubular aperture of the sack to enable the sack to be closed about the securing ring's outer edge groove. 1. A flexible container to house a root ball of a plant comprising:a fabric sack having a mesh that inhibits or interferes with the life cycle of pests that infect or attempt to infest said root ball of said plant, wherein said sack having an enclosed base, a height, a circumference and an open top and wherein said open top is folded over forming a narrow tubular aperture;a securing ring having a central aperture able to receive the stalk of said plant, an outer edge basing a groove, an inner edge and an opening from said outer edge to said inner edge; anda draw string fitted through said narrow tubular aperture of said open top of said sack, wherein said draw string fitted through said narrow tubular aperture able to fit into said groove of said outer edge of said securing ring when said draw string is drawn.2. The flexible container according to claim 1 , wherein said mesh is in the range of about 70 μm to about 110 μm.3. The flexible container according to claim 1 , wherein said mesh is about 70 μm claim 1 , about 75 μm claim 1 , about 80 μm claim 1 , about 85 μm claim 1 , about 90 μm claim 1 , or about 100 μm.4. The flexible container according to claim 1 , wherein said pests are Thrips ...

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Номер записи: 44
16-03-2017 дата публикации

KNITTED WIRE CARRIER FOR WEATHER SEAL INSERT SUPPORT WITH LOCKSTITCHED REINFORCING WIRE

Номер: US20170073862A1
Автор: Aguilar Jesus, Martinez Alexander, Rosa Ildeberto
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This invention provides a knitted wire carrier for use in constructing a (e.g.) automotive weather seal that incorporates a locking stitch formed from a relatively incompressible and expansion-resisting material that passes through at least one of the warp threads adjacent to the wire weft. In an embodiment, the locking stitch constructed from a steel (or another metal) wire that is solid or braided. In other embodiments, the locking stitch can be constructed from fiberglass, monofilament polymer or another similarly performing material. In an embodiment, the lockstitch wire is constructed from approximately 0.5-millimeter diameter steel and the wire carrier is constructed from approximately 0.5-0.91-millimeter diameter steel. The wire lockstitch can be woven through a center warp yarn that is surrounded by other knitted warp yarns along the overall weft of the wire carrier. The wire carrier is coated with an adhesive, e.g., latex to maintain the knit in place. 1. A knitted wire carrier for use in a weather seal comprising:a wire weft formed in a serpentine pattern and defining a width between alternating edge bends perpendicular to an elongated length;a plurality of knitted warp yarns extending in the direction of the elongated length and located at positions along the width of the wire weft; andat least a first compression and expansion-resisting wire knitted as a lockstitch to at least one of the warp yarns.2. The knitted wire carrier as set forth in wherein the wire weft comprises a steel wire and the first compression and expansion-resisting wire comprises a steel wire.3. The knitted wire carrier as set forth in wherein the wire weft defines a diameter of between approximately 0.5 and 0.91 millimeter and the first compression and expansion-resisting wire defines a diameter of between approximately 0.3 and 0.76 millimeter.4. The knitted wire carrier as set forth in wherein the first compression and expansion-resisting wire defines a diameter of approximately 0.5 ...

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Номер записи: 45
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Multipurpose, Adjustable, Collapsible and Portable Stand

Номер: US20150082693A1
Автор: Griffin John Patrick
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A multi-faceted multi-task system for horticultural adaptations including water dispersion and irrigation, animal and plant/crop protection, and plant shading, which includes a multipurpose head that allows a user to operate an irrigation system or a radial misting apparatus while using a tarp for shade and construct a fence using the fence hooks to create an animal control zone. The present device features a telescoping main pole that can be adjusted to different heights to fit any situation. A PVC extension device is also included which allows the different system heads to be hoisted to additional heights not achievable by the stand alone. The device is highly portable as it can be folded up onto itself and carried to a destination by hand and provides water dispersion for irrigation and temperature control, while offering users the opportunity to construct a shade and/or animal control zone. 1. A multipurpose , collapsible , and portable fluid dispersion unit comprising:a pole mechanism comprising an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the upper portion diameter is smaller diameter than the lower portion diameter;a spring system attached to the lower portion of the pole mechanism;a stabilization system that is attached to the bottom end of the spring mechanism;multipurpose heads that attach to the top portion of the pole mechanism;a base mechanism;a height extension device;an irrigation apparatusa fence apparatus; and,a shade cloth apparatus.2. The multipurpose claim 1 , collapsible claim 1 , and portable fluid dispersion unit of wherein the pole mechanism comprises an upper pole portion and a lower pole portion wherein the upper pole portion is smaller and shorter that the lower pole to allow the smaller portion to fit inside the larger portion of the pole mechanism allowing for height adjustments.3. The multipurpose claim 1 , collapsible claim 1 , and portable fluid dispersion of wherein the pole mechanism further comprises multiple apertures in the lower ...

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Номер записи: 46
22-03-2018 дата публикации

GROUNDCROWN, COMPOSTABLE PLANT CONTAINER AND ANIMAL DETERRENT

Номер: US20180077878A1
Автор: Mauro Sean M., Reidel Mary M., Sands Patricia C.
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A planter made of PLA, a compostable resin with an element of kelp or a natural fertilizer added in molding. The planter has a crown shaped top edge, the mild points of which serve as a deterrent to animals walking on or eating the plant. The planter has slotted sidewalls in the base area that serve as a vent for water flow and for root expansion when directly planted into the ground. The container body is composed of a 100% organic compostable material. The body can be formed as a blend of 30 to 50% organic plastic with the remaining portion being composed of compostable organic material. 1. A compostable plant container for growing plants , comprising:a container body having a base portion, a crown portion, and a bottom wall which together form an enclosure having an interior space;said base portion having a plurality of slots adapted to facilitate drainage and to permit root growth of a plant growing in the container body;said crown portion having a side wall, said side wall having a plurality of tips and a plurality of recesses respectively separating said tips, said crown portion being adapted to serve as an animal deterrent; andsaid bottom wall having an opening therethrough to permit drainage;said container body being composed of a mixture of PLA and compostable material.2. A compostable planter as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said container body is composed of a 100% organic compostable material. with a crown shaped top edge claim 1 , the mild points serve as a deterrent to animals walking on or eating the plant.3. A compostable planter as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said container body is composed of a 100% organic compostable material claim 1 , formed as a blend of 30 to 50% Organic Plastic with the remaining portion being composed of compostable organic material.4. A compostable planter as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said container body is composed of a 100% organic compostable material claim 1 , formed as a blend of 30 to 50% Organic Plastic comprised ...

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Номер записи: 47
25-03-2021 дата публикации

SIX-DEVICE-IN-ONE MATERIAL-SAVING CONSUMER-AND-MANUFACTURER-COST-SAVING SHIPPING-VOLUME-SAVING MULTI-BARRIER-LOCKING MULTI-ROOT-GRIPPING-AND-WATER-FLOWING ANTI-DIGGING GARDEN-AND-TREE-PROTECTING VERTICAL-TRUCK-BED-EXTENDER-AND-TONNEAU-COVER STACKABLE LANDSCAPE BARRIER

Номер: US20210084838A1
Автор: Volin Dee
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A six-device-in-one material-saving consumer-and-manufacturer-cost-saving shipping-volume-saving multi-barrier-locking multi-root-gripping-and-water-flowing solar-light-securing sprinkler-securing umbrella-pole-securing trellis-securing anti-dig garden-and-tree-protecting vertical-truck-bed-extender-truck-bed-tonneau-cover stackable landscape barrier, comprises: a material-saving barrier, a barrier-connecting end-wing molded to the material-saving barrier for saving materials during manufacturing, being half of the length of comparable prior art and saving money for consumers by requiring less overlap at the ends of the landscape barriers and preventing animals from digging beneath the landscape barrier, when inserted into the soil vertically and bending to create a variety of corner angles, adjustable-corner-angling holes cut out from the material-saving barrier for lockingly supporting a garden-plant cage and promoting bending of the end-wing to form a variety of corner angles, material-saving tongue-locking openings cut out from the barrier-connecting end-wing, material-saving multi-barrier-locking tongues molded to the end-wing for saving materials during manufacturing, being half of the length of comparable prior art and saving money for consumers by requiring less overlap at the two barrier ends of the landscape barriers and securely supporting solar-stake-mounted lights or a trellis for vines or climbing plants or an umbrella pole or a sprinkler head or drip line and securely connecting multiple landscape barriers together by inserting through the material-saving tongue-locking opening and wrapping over the top or under the bottom of the material-saving barrier and securely locking multiple landscape barriers together by inserting through the material-saving tongue-locking openings, wrapping in the opposite direction through the adjustable-corner-angling holes, and again through the material-saving tongue-locking opening and anchoring the landscape barrier ...

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Номер записи: 48
25-03-2021 дата публикации

TRELLIS

Номер: US20210084839A1
Автор: Barnes Paul
Принадлежит: NZ TUBE MILLS LIMITED

Trellis arrangements are used for supporting fruit-bearing plants as they grow. A problem in some orchards or the like is that it can be difficult to install trellis posts in the ground, in particular when the posts are relatively long and difficult to place at the correct angle. The invention discloses a trellis comprising a plurality of supports, each support comprising a shaft embedded in a ground, and at least one connector arm extending upwards at an acute angle with respect to the ground. The trellis is such that for each support, a post is sleeve-fitted to the connector arm so that the post extends upwards at an acute angle but does not touch the ground; the upwardly extending posts collectively support elevated lines running between the posts; and the lines support branches of a fruit bearing plant growing along the lines. 2. A trellis according to claim 1 , wherein each support has at least a second connector arm extending upwards and outwards at an acute angle with respect to the ground claim 1 , a post is sleeve fitted to that arm and the posts of the two arms are substantially in ‘V’ formation.3. A trellis according to claim 2 , wherein the upper end of at least some of the posts extending from neighbouring supports are connected by a cross support to enhance rigidity of the trellis.4. A trellis according to claim 3 , wherein at least two posts fitted to the same support are connected by an elevated bracing cross link.5. A trellis according to claim 1 , wherein each support comprises a further connector arm that extends generally vertically and is sleeve fitted with a generally vertically extending further post.6. A trellis according to claim 5 , wherein the vertically extending posts support a netting canopy over the fruit bearing plants.7. A trellis according to wherein each shaft has a ground retention flange that engages the ground and that limits the distance to which the shaft extends into the ground.8. A trellis according to wherein each fruit ...

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Номер записи: 49
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Elastically deformable and resorbable medical mesh implant

Номер: US20150088171A1
Автор: Henrik Magnusson, Torbjörn MATHISEN
Принадлежит: NOVUS SCIENTIFIC AB

The invention relates to a polymeric mesh implant for use in reconstruction of tissue defects, which mesh implant comprises a first set of fibers arranged in a first pattern comprising apertures, wherein each aperture, or a subset thereof, comprises an elastic fiber arranged in a first direction of the mesh implant such that when the mesh implant is stretched in this first direction, the elastic fibers are elongated and also exert a restoring force on the first pattern.

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Номер записи: 50
12-03-2020 дата публикации

FABRIC PANELS, SHEER FABRICS, AND/OR COVERING FOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, AND RELATED SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200080370A1
Автор: Colson Wendell B., Rahn Kelly Quinn, Swiszcz Paul G.
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A sheer fabric for use in a fabric panel is disclosed where the sheer fabric is formed from a plurality of yarns having a denier from about 25 up to 35, wherein the plurality of yarns are configured and arranged as a plurality of diagonal structures each forming a diamond-shaped opening, wherein the sheer fabric has an openness factor of about seventy five percent (75%) and greater. In one or more embodiments the sheer fabric has properties that resist the formation of puckers, including in an embodiment an improved elongation percentage upon application of a force, and in one or more aspects, an improved variability of the elongation percentage upon application of the force. Additional and alternative properties of the sheer fabric are disclosed. The sheer fabric finds application in a fabric panel or assembly that can be used as a light-controlling covering. 1. A sheer fabric for use in a fabric panel comprising:a plurality of yarns having a denier from about 25 up to 35, wherein the plurality of yarns are configured to form a plurality of diagonal structures each having a diamond-shaped opening, wherein the sheer fabric has an openness factor of about seventy five percent (75%) and greater.2. The sheer fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the sheer fabric has an elongation percentage upon application of a 0.03 pound force in the machine direction (MD) of on average less than about 0.70% in the machine direction (MD) with a variability of the elongation percentage on average of less than 0.100% upon application of the 0.03 pound force in the machine direction (MD).3. The sheer fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the sheer fabric has an elongation percentage upon application of a 2 pound force in the machine direction (MD) of on average less than about 5.0% in the machine direction (MD) with a variability of the elongation percentage on average of less than 0.38% upon application of the 2 pound force in the machine direction (MD).4. The sheer fabric according to ...

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Номер записи: 51
29-03-2018 дата публикации

CULTIVATING TOOL

Номер: US20180084736A1
Автор: Uy Adam Chin Shong
Принадлежит: ZEED, LLC

The disclosure herein is directed to a plant cultivation assembly. The plant cultivation assembly provides support for the plants to allow for proper plant growth. Specifically, the plant cultivation assembly allows for vertical plant growth without the need to use stakes. In one embodiment, the plant cultivation assembly may be used for vertical farming. 1. A plant cultivation assembly comprising:a tray having a bottom, a side, a top edge, and an interior;a net; andat least one pole having a first end and a second end;wherein the bottom of the tray has at least one indentation;wherein the first end of the pole sits in the at least on indentation; andwherein the net attaches to the pole at the second end.2. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plate having at least one hole; wherein the plate attaches to the top edge of the tray; and wherein the pole passes though the at least one hole in the plate.3. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein second end of the pole further has at least one protrusion for attaching to the net.4. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 3 , wherein the protrusion is a hook or a clip.5. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pole further is a telescopic pole.6. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the number of the pole and the at least one indentation is four.7. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 2 , wherein the plate is made from metal claim 2 , non-corrosive metals claim 2 , composite metals claim 2 , plastic claim 2 , nylon claim 2 , acrylic claim 2 , rubber claim 2 , carbon fiber claim 2 , fiberglass or composites.8. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pole is made from metal claim 1 , non-corrosive metals claim 1 , composite metals claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , carbon fiber claim 1 , fiberglass or composites.9. The plant cultivation assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tray is made from ...

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Номер записи: 52
29-03-2018 дата публикации

PLANT SAFETY DEVICE

Номер: US20180084740A1
Автор: SCHIMMOELLER KEVIN
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The present invention relates to a plant safety device preventing other plants and animals from encroaching into the space reserved for the plant to be protected and thereby helping the plant to grow well. 1. A plant safety device comprises: plurality of flexible structures coupled with a plurality of clamping units , wherein the plurality of clamping units is designed to configure the plurality of flexible structure either horizontally or vertically around the circumference of the plant to be protected.2. The plant safety device in ; wherein the plurality of clamping unit is integrally coupled with the plurality of flexible structures.3. The plant safety device in ; wherein the plurality of clamping units is enabled to secure the plurality of flexible structures to the ground.4. The plant safety device in ; wherein the plurality of flexible structures is made up of either plastic claim 1 , thermoplastic claim 1 , rigid PVC or combination thereof. The present invention relates to a plant safety device which prevents other plants and animals from encroaching into the space reserved for the plant to be protected and thereby helping the plant to grow well within a specified condition.Planting trees and plants are directly related to healthy and wealthy environmental conditions and a healthy environment is directly related to healthy human beings. The problem herein, is not about planting trees but is about protecting small trees and plants because the small trees and plants are unable to protect themselves properly from the external environment and therefore, suffer from harsh environmental conditions and animal behavior. Trees absorb odors and pollutant gases like (nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur dioxide and ozone) and filter particulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark. They also provide food and beauty for humans to enjoy. But the plants that are exposed without any protective covering may be eaten by fauna, such as squirrels, birds and ...

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Номер записи: 53
21-03-2019 дата публикации

ABSORBABLE / BIODEGRADABLE COMPOSITE YARN CONSTRUCTS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

Номер: US20190083222A1
Автор: Greene Douglas D., Peniston Shawn, Shalaby Shalaby W., Taylor Michael Scott
Принадлежит: POLY-MED, INC.

Absorbable composite medical devices such as surgical meshes and braided sutures, which display two or more absorption/biodegradation and breaking strength retention profiles and exhibit unique properties in different clinical settings, are made using combinations of at least two types of yarns having distinctly different physicochemical and biological properties and incorporate in the subject construct special designs to provide a range of unique properties as clinically useful implants. 119-. (canceled)20. A method for tissue repair , comprising , implanting , at a site of tissue damage a surgical mesh in a subject in need of tissue repair , wherein the surgical mesh comprises a biodegradable knitted mesh comprising: at least first and second yarn components , the yarn components having differing absorption profiles and differing strength retention profiles in the biological environment; wherein the first yarn component further comprises a monofilament of a slow-absorbing copolyester; the second yarn component comprises a monofilament of a fast-absorbing copolyester; the first yarn component comprising a polymer comprising at least 80 percent of l-lactide-based sequences; the second yarn component comprising a copolymer comprising at least 70 percent of glycolide-based sequences; wherein the biodegradable knitted mesh is knit in a four bar pattern wherein the slow-absorbing first yarn component is knit in a two bar pattern and the fast-absorbing second yarn component is knit in a two bar pattern and are initially mechanically interdependent , and wherein upon incubation in a buffered solution at a pH of 7.2 at about 50° C. for about 2 weeks the biodegradable knitted mesh retains more than 20 percent of its maximum burst force and undergoes at least 12 percent elongation under a force of 16 N per cm of mesh width.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the second yarn component is a polyaxial copolymer.22. The method of claim 20 , wherein either the first yarn ...

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Номер записи: 54
12-03-2020 дата публикации

Photovoltaic Panel Array and Method of Use

Номер: US20200083838A1
Автор: Sgarrella Barry Paul
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A method for “double cropping”, with photovoltaic panel arrays mounted on and operating from specialized photovoltaic solar array support structures that are supported above agricultural fields at heights that allow the passage of large mechanized farm equipment to pass beneath. The method of operation is optimized for sun sharing operation in that the solar array support structure and the solar panel array thereon is designed, spaced and computer positioned so as to optimize both the generation of electricity and the agricultural efficiency of the underlying land. 1. A method of producing solar power while allowing sufficient sunlight to pass by and/or through motorized tiltable solar panel arrays to crops growing beneath the solar arrays , comprising the steps of:1. Installing an array of tiltable solar panels over a crop field, on a structure having a platform raised a minimum of eight feet above the ground;2. Installing an algorithm in a computer, said algorithm computing solar panel positions for said solar panels at specific times for optimizing power production and crop growth;3. Installing at least one sunlight intensity meter below an axis of rotation of said solar panels that provides sunlight intensity data signals to said computer;4. Installing at least one localized wind strength meter that provides wind strength data signals to said computer;5. Operatively connecting said computer to an internet with a site providing local predicted weather data and local sidereal tracking solar position data for that local; and6. Performing a crop specific algorithmic calculation by said computer considering said sunlight intensity data signals, said wind strength data signals, said predicted weather data and said sidereal tracking solar position data to determine a horizontal tilt position for a period of time for said solar panels to optimize power production and crop growth.7. Tilting said solar panels as determined by said algorithmic calculation.2. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 55
30-03-2017 дата публикации

Multipurpose, Adjustable, Portable Stand

Номер: US20170087580A1
Автор: John Patrick Griffin
Принадлежит: Individual

A multi-faceted multi-task system for horticultural adaptations including water dispersion and irrigation, animal and plant/crop protection, and plant shading, which allows a user to operate an irrigation system or a radial misting apparatus while using a tarp for shade and construct a fence to create an animal control zone. The present device features a telescoping main pole that can be adjusted to different heights to fit any situation. The device is highly portable as it can be folded up onto itself and carried to a destination by hand and provides water dispersion for irrigation and temperature control, while offering users the opportunity to construct a shade and/or animal control zone. A ball containment system for athletic activities.

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Номер записи: 56
30-03-2017 дата публикации

SPACING KNITTED FABRIC AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A SPACING KNITTED FABRIC

Номер: US20170088987A1
Автор: MUELLER Frank, Mueller Stefan
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A spacing knitted fabric has a first and a second flat knitted fabric layer that are connected to each other by incorporated spacing threads. The first knitted fabric layer has mesh-forming loop threads made from thermoplastic plastic and non-mesh-forming additional threads made of thermoplastic plastic. In the first knitted fabric layer, only the additional threads are at least partially melted and due to the at least partial melting, causing a reinforcement of the first knitted fabric layer. 1. A spacing knitted fabric , comprising:a first knitted fabric layer: anda second flat knitted fabric layer;wherein the first and second knitted fabric layers are connected to each other by incorporated spacing threads;wherein the first knitted fabric layer has mesh-forming loop threads made from thermoplastic plastic and non-mesh-forming additional threads made of thermoplastic plastic; and,wherein in the first knitted fabric layer, only the non-mesh-forming additional threads are at least partially melted and due to the at least partial melting, reinforce the first knitted fabric layer.2. The spacing knitted fabric according to claim 1 , wherein in the first knitted fabric layer claim 1 , the mesh-forming loop threads are bonded together by the at least partially melted non-mesh-forming additional threads.3. The spacing knitted fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the non-mesh-forming additional threads are formed from multi-filament yarn comprising a plurality of filaments that are least partially fused together.4. The spacing knitted fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the second knitted fabric layer comprises mesh-forming loop threads made of thermoplastic plastic and non-mesh-forming additional threads made of thermoplastic plastic; and wherein in the second knitted fabric layer claim 1 , only the non-mesh-forming additional threads are at least partially melted and due to the at least partial melting claim 1 , reinforce the second knitted fabric layer.5. The spacing ...

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Номер записи: 57
01-04-2021 дата публикации

NETTING MATERIAL

Номер: US20210092910A1
Автор: Toye Jonathan Dallas
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An agricultural netting material has a construction profile across the width of the netting in which one or more construction elements varies across the width of the netting, a construction element in a first region of at least 20 cm width of the netting being different to the construction element in a second region of at least 20 cm width of the netting, the construction element being one of a yarn thickness, a yarn width, a yarn transmittance, a yarn pigmentation, a yarn reflectance, a yarn absorbance, a netting aperture size, a netting construction pattern and a netting cover factor. 1. A knitted netting material:comprising pillars knitted in a length direction and held together with yarns that cross back and forth between the pillars in a width direction defining netting apertures,having a width dimension of at least two metres and a greater length dimension, having an aperture size that varies across the width of the netting, and comprising a first region of the netting material comprising a first aperture size, a second region of the netting comprising a second aperture size, and a third region of the netting comprising a third aperture size,wherein the first aperture size is larger than the second aperture size and the second aperture size is larger than the third aperture size,wherein the first region is a central region of the netting, and the third region is a peripheral region of the netting either side of the central region, and the second region is an intermediate transition region of the netting located either side of the central region and between the central region and each peripheral region.2. A netting material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein edge portions of the netting are reinforced or formed with different material.3. A netting material as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the width of the central first region comprises 60% or more of the width of the netting material.4. A netting material as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the width of the central ...

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Номер записи: 58
14-04-2016 дата публикации

ANIMAL-INCURSION-RESISTANT RAISED BED GARDENING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160100532A1
Автор: Romas Chris G., Sikina John J.
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Disclosed is a system having a base and a screened enclosure for disposition on the ground for growing plants. The base forms a hollow enclosure into which a growing medium can be disposed. The screened enclosure is mounted on the base and is in the form of a plurality of elongated frame members, plural upper screen members and plural lower screen members. Each of the screen members has an opposed pair of side edges, a top edge and a bottom edge. The frame members extend upward from the base and are spaced apart from one another. Each of the frame members includes a first respective section arranged to slidably receive a respective side of a respective lower screen member therein and a second respective section arranged to slidably receive a respective side of a respective upper screen member therein. Each of the upper and lower screen members are arranged to be individually removed from their respective sections of their associated frame members to enable each of the screen members to be individually removed from the frame members. 1. A system for disposition on the ground for growing plants , said system comprising a base and a screened enclosure , said base being arranged to be disposed on the ground and having a plurality of interconnected sections forming a hollow enclosure into which a growing medium can be disposed , said screened enclosure being mounted on said base encircling said hollow enclosure , said screened enclosure comprising a plurality of elongated frame members , at least one upper screen member and at least one lower screen member , each of said screen members having an opposed pair of side edges , a top edge and a bottom edge , said plurality of elongated frame members being connected to said base and extending upward therefrom , a first one of said frame members and a second one of said frame members defining a gap therebetween , each of said first and second frame members comprising a respective section arranged to receive a respective side ...

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Номер записи: 59
14-04-2016 дата публикации

LACROSSE MESH AND RELATED OBJECTS AND METHODS

Номер: US20160101333A1
Автор: McCampbell Jake
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Lacrosse mesh having a hybrid arrangement, which includes at least two components of different material types or properties. Yarns or strands of the mesh can be provided with a high level of twist, such as above 100 TPM. In some configurations, individually twisted yarns or strands are combined and twisted in the same or a different direction than the individual twist. In some configurations, one material has a higher modulus, better absorption or adhesion properties, or different levels of thermal shrinkage than the other material(s). In some configurations, some yarns or portions of the mesh (warp or weft) are more tightly knitted and other yarns or portions of the mesh to be more loosely knitted. In some configurations, the more loosely knitted yarns or portions have a higher level of thermal shrinkage and tighten in response to heating of the mesh. 1. A lacrosse mesh for stringing to a head of a lacrosse stick , the lacrosse mesh comprising:a first outside edge extending between a first end and a second end of the lacrosse mesh;a second outside edge opposite the first outside edge, the second outside edge extending between the first end and the second end of the lacrosse mesh;a plurality of pillars positioned between the first outside edge and the second outside edge and extending between the first end and the second end of the lacrosse mesh;wherein one or more of the plurality of pillars comprise connected portions and unconnected portions;wherein the lacrosse mesh comprises a plurality of warp strands and a plurality of weft strands, each of the plurality of warp strands and the plurality of weft strands comprising one or more yarns or filaments, wherein at least a portion of the yarns or filaments of the warp strands or the weft strands have an individual twist of greater than or equal to 250 TPM.2. The lacrosse mesh of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the warp strands or the weft strands comprise a plurality of yarns or filaments claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 60
08-04-2021 дата публикации

Plant Pot Weed Skirt and Plant Wrap

Номер: US20210100175A1
Автор: Guettinger Maximilian Wolfgang
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The invention Plant Pot Skirt and Plant Wrap concerns the prevention of weeds in potted plants as well as further facilitates the protection of plants by offering a wrapping solution. The invention consists of a skirt with tightening straps or hook and loop pads that allow it to wrap around the top of a pot and around the base of the plant that it contains forming a protective apron that deters weeds as well as provides other functions such as insulation. The skirt can also be wrapped around a plant to protect it during transport or during other times when protection is needed. 1. The invention consists of a method of deterring weeds and providing other functionality such as insulating a potted plant using a wrapping material with a fastening system.2. The invention is composed of a section of fabric or other material with two or more drawstrings incorporated that allows it to be tightened or wrapped around a plant and the top of its pot.3. The invention can also be wrapped around a plant with tightened drawstrings to provide it some protection during such times as transport.4. The invention may use hook and loop banding to achieve the same purpose as the aforementioned drawstrings. The invention of this device was not federally sponsoredWeeds are one of the most frustrating banes of gardening, invading gardens and planters with resulting reductions in both aesthetic and functional properties. Although many inventions attempt to address the problem the invention proposed herein is unique in its form which can be tightened around any pot or plant within it, blocking weeds and other pests from the soil that the plant relies on. The invention also has the added benefits of providing insulation for a pot, serving as a trap for moisture escaping from the soil into the surrounding atmosphere, and can even be detached from the pot and used to wrap the stems or foliage of a plant as an added function. In the literature we find that U.S. Pat. No. 4,969,289 issued to ...

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Номер записи: 61
08-04-2021 дата публикации

BUG-CATCHING CURTAIN SYSTEM

Номер: US20210100176A1
Автор: Loera Alejandro Ramos
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A bug-catching curtain system includes a plurality of curtains composed of adhesive material suspended from rigid framing material. A drive shaft is supported by the support structure. A plurality of primary cables extending out from a plurality of spindles that are mounted on the drive shaft. A plurality of support cables are attached to the primary cable and to the rigid framing material. The plurality of support cables suspend the plurality of curtains between rows of plants. A height at which the plurality of curtains are suspended is varied by using the turning the drive shaft to let out and to wind in the plurality of primary cables. 1. A bug-catching curtain system comprising:a plurality of curtains composed of adhesive material suspended from rigid framing material;a support structure;an electric motor connected to the support structure;a drive shaft turned by the electric motor;a plurality of spindles mounted on the drive shaft;a plurality of primary cables extending out from the plurality of spindles; anda plurality of support cables attached to the plurality of primary cables and to the rigid framing material;wherein the plurality of support cables suspend the plurality of curtains between rows of plants; andwherein a height at which the plurality of curtains are suspended is varied by using the electric motor to let out and to wind in primary cable.2. A bug-catching curtain system as in claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises interconnected galvanized tube sections.3. A bug-catching curtain system as in claim 1 , additionally comprising:a plurality of eye bolts attached to the support structure, the plurality of primary cables and the plurality of support cables being threaded through the plurality of eye bolts in a configuration allowing the plurality of curtains to be suspended from the plurality of support cables between the rows of plants and for the plurality of curtains to be raised and lowered by the electric motor.4. A bug-catching ...

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Номер записи: 62
02-06-2022 дата публикации

ELONGATED SHEET FOR COVERING CULTIVATED PLANTS

Номер: US20220167569A1
Автор: DAIOS Asterios, DAIOS Dimitrios
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The present invention concerns an elongated sheet () for covering agricultural cultivated plants (), with a basic film () of plastic, 1. An elongated sheet for covering agricultural cultivated plants , with a basic film of plastic ,wherein a ventilation area extending in the longitudinal sheet direction and having a plurality of ventilation openings is provided in the central area of the basic film,wherein a cover film of plastic extending in the longitudinal sheet direction of the basic film is applied to the ventilation area, forming free spaces for air exchange, and is firmly welded to the basic film over a plurality of connection areas following one another in the longitudinal sheet direction, andwherein the connection area is designed to be inclined, at least in some areas, with respect to a weld start point and a weld end point with respect to the cross direction extending orthogonally to the longitudinal sheet direction.2. The sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein the line connecting the weld start point to the weld end point forms an angle to the cross direction of at least 5°, preferably between 5° and 70°, more preferably between 300 and 50°.3. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein at least one connection area comprises at least one preferably continuous welding extending obliquely relative to the cross direction extending orthogonally to the longitudinal sheet direction.4. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the weld start point is connected to the weld end point via the welding claim 1 , or in that the weld start point is provided on a first welding line and the weld end point is provided on a further welding line spaced and/or shifted from the first welding line claim 1 , in particular wherein both the first and the further welding line extend at least substantially in the cross direction.5. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the cover film extends continuously in the longitudinal sheet direction and/or over the entire length of the basic ...

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Номер записи: 63
02-06-2022 дата публикации

ELONGATED SHEET FOR COVERING CULTIVATED PLANTS

Номер: US20220167570A1
Автор: DAIOS Asterios, DAIOS Dimitrios
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The present invention concerns an elongated sheet () for covering cultivated plants (), with a basic film () of plastic, 1. An elongated sheet for covering cultivated plants , with a basic film of plastic ,wherein a ventilation area extending in the longitudinal sheet direction and having a plurality of ventilation openings is provided in the central area of the basic film,wherein at least one ventilation opening comprises two opposite corners of the ventilation opening in a cross direction of the sheet extending at least substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal sheet direction.2. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the opposite corners are arranged in such a way that the line connecting the opposite corners runs at least substantially in the cross direction and/or in that the line connecting the opposite corners encloses a first angle to the transverse direction of at most +/−45° claim 1 , even more preferably at most +/−30° and especially at most +/−10° claim 1 , and/orin that the opposite outer corners are arranged in such a way that the ventilation opening comprises, in relation to the respective immediately adjacent longitudinal edge of the basic film, no further corner or no further region which projects with respect to the respective outer corner and/or is aligned with the latter.3. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the opposite corners are each designed to be pointed or rounded.4. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the ventilation opening comprises a design which is elongated at least substantially in cross direction.5. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the ventilation opening is at least substantially rhombus-shaped.6. The sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the ventilation opening comprises a maximum length of at least 1 mm claim 1 , preferably between 2 mm to 200 mm claim 1 , more preferably between 4 mm to 80 mm claim 1 , and/or that the ventilation opening comprises a maximum width of at least 0.5 mm claim 1 , preferably ...

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Номер записи: 64
21-04-2016 дата публикации

PEST CONTROL APPARATUS AND PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20160106088A1
Автор: Detwiler Cheyne, Lawrence Michael, Netter Ernest
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An environmentally friendly apparatus to attract and kill insect pests is described. The apparatus includes two panels, which could be made from one folded sheet, coupled together to form a housing for a pad containing an insect attractant, e.g. a pheromone. The outer surface of the housing has a plurality of louvered vents for dispersion of the scent from the attractant to the environment thus attracting the insect pest. The apparatus is configured to be capable of being on a fruit tree. 1. An apparatus for control of insect pests comprising:a first panel and a second panel coupled together with a plurality of latches around their outside perimeters to form a housing with an inner cavity for a pad;a slit on one side of said first panel configured to provide access for placement and replacement of said pad in said housing;a plurality of louvered vents on said first and second panels, said plurality of louvered vents configured to provide ventilation from said inner cavity to outside of said housing; anda hook at a top end of said housing for deployment.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said outer surface of said first and second panels comprises material capable of being coated with an insecticide.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first and second panels are on a single piece of material foldable into said housing.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said housing comprises plastic material.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said housing comprises paper material.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of louvered vents is arranged in one or more columns and a plurality of rows starting substantially at a bottom end of said first and second panels to substantially cover an area described by said pad.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of louvered vents is a cutout from said first and second panels and is fixed in position to comprise at least a part of a landing surface for an insect pest claim 1 , wherein said landing ...

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Номер записи: 65
02-04-2020 дата публикации

Bioresorbable knit for hernia repair and method for manufacturing the same

Номер: US20200100883A1
Автор: Anthony Mira, Damien Simons, Julie Lecuivre
Принадлежит: Sofradim Production SAS

The present invention relates to a bioresorbable prosthetic porous knit comprising an arrangement of yarns of bioresorbable biocompatible material defining at least two sides for said knit, said knit being provided, on one of its sides, with barbs protruding outwards from said one side, wherein each yarn of the arrangement defining said two sides is doubled. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a knit.

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Номер записи: 66
30-04-2015 дата публикации

Attachment Clip for Horticulture Cage

Номер: US20150115115A1
Автор: Rocke Alex
Принадлежит: Harrod UK Limited

A horticultural cage includes a mesh enclosure attached to a frame by clips, with each clip including a portion that is released without damage from the frame, the mesh, or another portion of the clip, when the force applied by the mesh to the clip reaches a threshold limit, so that the clips can afterwards be re-engaged in the use position to re-suspend the mesh from the frame. The clips prevent weather damage to the frame and may be slidable along the frame for ease of access to plants within the enclosure. 1. An assembly comprising a clip , a fabric , and a support;the clip including a fixture portion to engage the clip with the fabric, and{'b': '1', 'a support portion to engage the clip with the support, so as to suspend the fabric from the support in a use position of the clip wherein the fabric applies a force in a force direction (F) to the fixture portion;'}wherein a respective one of the fixture portion and the support portion is disengageable, respectively from the fabric, the support, or the other respective one of the fixture portion and the support portion by a release force of predetermined magnitude applied to the fixture portion in the force direction, so as to release the fabric from the support without damage to the clip, the support or the fabric; andafter disengagement, the respective one of the fixture portion and the support portion is re-engageable to re-suspend the fabric from the support in the use position of the clip.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the support portion includes a pair of arms that define an aperture between the arms claim 1 , the support being received in the aperture in the use position of the clip;each arm having a proximal end region and a distal end region, the proximal end region of each arm being joined to the fixture portion;and the distal end region of each arm is configured to be urged apart by sliding contact with the support so as to disengage the support portion from the support by resilient ...

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Номер записи: 67
10-07-2014 дата публикации

Method and Device for Protecting Crop Plants

Номер: US20140190075A1
Автор: Huff Jürgen, Karl Ulrich, Leininger Hartmut, Wells Samuel
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A method for protecting crop plants from harmful organisms, which comprises the step of covering one or more of the plants with a device, comprising a stabilizing structure and a meshed fabric, where the meshed fabric is impregnated with a pesticide and is penetrable by light, air and water. 1. A method for protecting crop plants from pests and diseases , comprising the step of covering one or more of the plants with a device , comprising a stabilizing structure and a meshed fabric , where the meshed fabric is impregnated with a pesticide and is penetrable by light , air and water ,wherein the material forming the meshed fabric is treated with a composition comprising:a. at least one pesticide (component A), andb. at least one polymeric binder (component B),and wherein the polymeric binder (B) is selected from the group consisting of polyacrylates, polymethacrylates, polyacrylonitrile, polymaleic acid anhydride, polymaleic acid, polymaleic acid esters, and polymaleic acid amides, polystyrene, poly(methyl)styrene, polybutadiene, polyvinylacetate, polyvinylalcohol, copolymers obtained by polymerization of at least two different ethylenically unsaturated monomers of the group of monomers mentioned above and blends of said homopolymers and/or copolymers, poly(styrene-acrylates), poly(styrene-butadiene), ethylene-acrylate-copolymers, ethylene-vinylacetate-copolymers, which may be partially or completely hydrolyzed, polyurethanes and/or or polyisocyanurates, blends comprising polyurethanes and/or polyisocyanurates, blends comprising polyurethanes and/or polyisocyanurates and polycarbonates; mineral waxes, zirconium waxes, silicones, polysiloxanes, fluorinated polyacrylates and methacrylates, fluorosilicones, and fluorocarbon resins, melamine formaldehyde condensation resins, methylol urea derivatives; curable polyesters;andblends or preparations comprising at least one of said polymeric binders;and where the stabilizing structure comprises one or more poles, one or more ...

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Номер записи: 68
19-04-2018 дата публикации

NON-WOVEN, SELF-WRAPPING THERMAL SLEEVE AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION THEREOF

Номер: US20180109092A1
Автор: Harris David A., Staudt Eric K.
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A self-wrapping, non-woven sleeve for routing and protecting elongate members and method of construction thereof is provided. The sleeve includes an elongate non-woven wall having opposite sides extending along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve. The sides are self-wrapping about the longitudinal axis to provide a tubular cavity. The sides are extendable away from one another under an externally applied force to expose the cavity for insertion of the elongate members, wherein the sides return to their self-wrapped configuration upon removal of the externally applied force. The wall includes discrete first regions of a material and discrete second regions of a material. The first and second regions of material are different and provide the wall with non-uniform physical properties. 1. A method of constructing a non-woven sleeve for muting and protecting elongate members from radiant heat and/or generating noise and vibration , comprising:forming a wall of non-woven material;forming first regions in the wall from a first material;forming second regions in the wall from a second material different from the first material; andheat-setting the wall into the tubular configuration.2. The method of further including forming the wall having at least one non-woven layer and attaching a lattice of heat-settable polymeric material to the at least one non-woven layer.3. The method of further including providing the lattice as a monolithic piece of material.4. The method of further including providing the lattice having warp-wise ribs extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and weft-wise ribs extending substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis.5. The method of further including providing the weft-wise extending ribs with an increased cross-sectional area relative to the warp-wise extending ribs.6. The method of further including forming the wall having a pair of non-woven layers and attaching the non-woven layers to opposite sides of the lattice.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 69
07-05-2015 дата публикации

COVERING MECHANISM FOR A COLD FRAME

Номер: US20150121750A1
Автор: LOONEY DONALD F.
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A mechanism for covering and uncovering a cold frame includes a starting base and a spaced-apart terminal base, a frame, and a cover deployable over the frame starting at the starting base and ending at the terminal base. The cover is wrapped from its midline around a cover shaft rotated by a first drive motor, as cables, attached to the leading edge of the cover, pull it over the frame. Those cables are simultaneously winding themselves around a cable shaft rotated by a second drive motor so that cover remains tight between the cable shaft and the cover shaft. The other end of the cables is secured to the starting base while the trailing edge of the cover is secured to the terminal base. Torque arms extend from the first and second drive motors and their distal ends are pivotally connected. 1. A device for covering a cold frame , said cold frame including a starting base , a terminal base spaced apart from said starting base , at least two bowed members and at least two purlins holding said at least two bowed members in spaced-apart , aligned relation between said starting base and said terminal base and forming an apex defined by a mid-point between said starting base and said terminal base , said device comprising:(a) a cover dimensioned to run from said starting base to said terminal base and between said first of said at least two bowed members to said second of said at least two bowed members, said cover having a midline, said cover having a leading edge and a terminal edge, said terminal edge being attached to said terminal base;(b) a cover shaft oriented perpendicular to said at least two bowed members, said cover shaft having a midline, a leading edge and a terminal edge, said midline of said cover being attached to said cover shaft, said terminal edge being attached to said terminal base;(c) a cable shaft oriented perpendicular to said at least two bowed members, said lead shaft having a major axis;(d) a first drive motor coupled to said cover shaft and ...

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Номер записи: 70
05-05-2016 дата публикации

NETTING MATERIAL WITH EYELETS

Номер: US20160120137A1
Автор: Toye Jonathan Dallas
Принадлежит: Nine IP Limited

A netting material having a length dimension and a width dimension much smaller than the length dimension is formed by threads knitted or woven together. The netting material has a main portion comprising knitted or woven apertures, a reinforced edge portion at or adjacent each longitudinal edge of the netting material comprising a longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features, and a reinforced intermediate portion between the reinforced edge portions. The reinforced intermediate portion has a first longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features and a corresponding second longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features. In use, the netting material is folded so that the first longitudinal row of fastening features and the second longitudinal row of fastening features are brought together to form a double-layered row of fastening features. The double-layered row of fastening features and the row of fastening features of the reinforced edge portions provide three longitudinal attachment locations for securing the netting material to a support structure. 1. A netting material having a length dimension and a width dimension much smaller than the length dimension , the netting material formed by threads knitted or woven together , the netting material comprising:a main portion comprising knitted or woven apertures,a reinforced edge portion at or adjacent each longitudinal edge of the netting material comprising a longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features, anda reinforced intermediate portion between the reinforced edge portions comprising a first longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features and a corresponding second longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features, the first longitudinal row of fastening features and the second longitudinal row of fastening features spaced apart side-by-side in a lateral direction of the netting so that, in use, folding the reinforced intermediate portion of the netting along a ...

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Номер записи: 71
13-05-2021 дата публикации

TWO-SIDES GRIPPING KNIT

Номер: US20210140078A1
Автор: Bayon Yves, Couderc Xavier, Mira Anthony, Varone Francoise
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The invention relates to a knit having barbs protruding outwards from both faces obtained by knitting yarns of biocompatible material in guide-bars B, B and B of a knitting machine, wherein the knitting patterns followed by guide-bars B and B involve at least two needles and produce an arrangement of yarns defining two faces of the knit, the knitting pattern followed by guide-bar B making stitches generating loops protruding outwards from each of the faces of the knit, guide-bar B being threaded with a hot-melt monofilament yarn, heat-setting the knit, forming barbs by cutting the loops via melting. 118-. (canceled)19. A prosthetic porous knit comprising an arrangement of yarns of biocompatible material defining at least two faces for the knit , said knit provided with barbs protruding outwards from the at least two faces , wherein the knit shows a tensile breaking elongation in a warp direction of at least about 50%.20. The prosthetic porous knit according to claim 19 , wherein the tensile breaking elongation in the warp direction is at least about 70%.21. The prosthetic porous knit according to claim 19 , wherein the tensile breaking elongation in the warp direction is at least about 100%.22. The prosthetic porous knit according to claim 19 , wherein the tensile breaking elongation in the warp direction is about 108%.23. The prosthetic porous knit according to claim 19 , wherein the arrangement of yarns includes at least first claim 19 , second claim 19 , and third yarns claim 19 , the first and second yarns defining a body of the knit and the third yarn defining the barbs.24. The prosthetic porous knit according to claim 23 , wherein the first and second yarns are non-biodegradable yarns and the third yarn is a biodegradable yarn.25. The prosthetic porous knit according to claim 24 , wherein the first and second yarns comprise monofilaments of polyethylene terephthalate.26. The prosthetic porous knit according to claim 24 , wherein the third yarn comprises ...

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Номер записи: 72
04-05-2017 дата публикации

NETTING MATERIAL

Номер: US20170118926A1
Автор: Toye Jonathan Dallas
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An agricultural netting material has a construction profile across the width of the netting in which one or more construction elements varies across the width of the netting, a construction element in a first region of at least 20 cm width of the netting being different to the construction element in a second region of at least 20 cm width of the netting, the construction element being one of a yarn thickness, a yarn width, a yarn transmittance, a yarn pigmentation, a yarn reflectance, a yarn absorbance, a netting aperture size, a netting construction pattern and a netting cover factor. 1. A netting material having a length dimension and a width dimension smaller , or much smaller , than the length dimension , the width of the netting material being at least 1 m and which has a construction profile across the width of the netting , wherein in the construction profile , one or more construction elements varies across the width of the netting , a construction element in a first region of at least 20 cm width of the netting being different to the construction element in a second region of at least 20 cm width of the netting , the construction element being one of yarn thickness , yarn width , yarn transmittance , yarn pigmentation , yarn reflectance , yarn absorbance , netting aperture size , netting construction pattern and netting cover factor , and wherein the first region has a higher shade factor than the second region , and either:(i) each of said first and second regions comprise at least 10% of the width of the netting material, the first region is a centrally located region and the second region is a peripheral region along at least one side of the central region, or on opposing sides of the central region, or(ii) each of said first and second regions comprise at least 25% of the width of the netting material, and the first region is, or is located predominantly on, one side of the netting material between a longitudinal centre of the netting and one ...

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Номер записи: 73
04-05-2017 дата публикации

IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH BONDING REGION

Номер: US20170119556A1
Автор: Folan Martyn G., HOLLY THOMAS, KEATING THOMAS M., Walsh Michael
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Medical devices and methods for making and using a medical device are disclosed. An example medical device may include an implantable endoprosthesis. The implantable endoprosthesis may include a cylindrical body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial bonding region extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The cylindrical body may include one or more winding filaments and a plurality of discrete axial bonds disposed along the axial bonding region. The discrete axial bonds may secure together edge regions of the one or more winding filaments. 1. An implantable endoprosthesis , comprising:a cylindrical body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial bonding region extending between the proximal end and the distal end;wherein the cylindrical body includes one or more winding filaments; anda plurality of discrete axial bonds disposed along the axial bonding region, the discrete axial bonds securing together edge regions of the one or more winding filaments.2. The endoprosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the one or more winding filaments includes a braided portion claim 1 , a knitted portion claim 1 , or both.3. The endoprosthesis of claim 2 , wherein the one or more winding filaments includes a braided portion and a knitted portion claim 2 , wherein the braided portion is interwoven with the knitted portion.4. The endoprosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the winding filaments includes a first filament having a first radial compression strength and a second filament having a second radial compression strength different from the first radial compression strength.5. The endoprosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the discrete axial bonds include a weld.6. The endoprosthesis of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical body further comprises a bifurcated portion.7. The endoprosthesis of claim 6 , wherein the cylindrical body includes a second axial bonding region.8. An implantable endoprosthesis claim 6 , comprising:a tubular scaffold including a proximal end, a distal ...

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Номер записи: 74
25-04-2019 дата публикации

Canopy Sprinkler Assembly

Номер: US20190116742A1
Автор: Denton Patricia
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A canopy sprinkler assembly includes a frame that is substantially hollow. The frame is fluidly coupled to a fluid source thereby facilitating the frame to selectively spray a fluid. A stand is provided and the stand is selectively positioned on a support surface. The frame is coupled to the stand such that the frame is elevated from the support surface. Moreover, the stand is selectively positioned around a garden thereby facilitating the frame to selectively irrigate the garden. A canopy is removably positioned on the frame such that the canopy completely covers the frame. The canopy is comprised of an opaque material to shade the garden. 1. (canceled)2. A canopy sprinkler assembly being configured to be positioned over a flower bed thereby shading and selectively irrigating the flower bed , said assembly comprising:a frame being substantially hollow, said frame being configured to be fluidly coupled to a fluid source thereby facilitating said frame to selectively spray a fluid;a stand being configured to be positioned on a support surface, said frame being coupled to said stand wherein said frame is configured to be elevated from the support surface, said stand being configured to be positioned around a garden thereby facilitating said frame to selectively irrigate the garden;a canopy being removably positioned on said frame such that said canopy extends completely over and covers a top and sides of said frame, said canopy being comprised of an opaque material wherein said canopy is configured to shade the garden; andwherein said frame has a plurality of longitudinal members each extending between a pair of lateral members, said lateral members being spaced apart from each other such that said frame has a rectangular shape, said longitudinal members being spaced apart from each other along said lateral members, each of said lateral members being concavely arcuate between said longitudinal members such that said frame forms a segment of a cylinder.3. The assembly ...

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Номер записи: 75
24-07-2014 дата публикации

Aquatic wildlife deterrent

Номер: US20140205381A1
Автор: Neil L. McClure
Принадлежит: Individual

A wildlife deterrent for preventing waterfowl egress from bodies of water, said wildlife deterrent consisting of a sheet material, attachment and securing means, where the sheet material is secured in proximity to the shoreline of the body of water.

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Номер записи: 76
25-04-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR COVERING FLAT SURFACES

Номер: US20190119944A1
Автор: Angoli Roberto, REBOLDI Alessandro
Принадлежит: REM TEC S.R.L.

System for covering flat surfaces that is installed on support structures formed by support poles () maintained in position in by a network of tie-rods (), both the support poles and the tie-rods being fixed on the surface by means of suitable pins. Said system comprises a plurality of pairs of elongated support elements (′) having a lower portion positioned on such poles () and being joined together in raised position in proximity to their upper end, to form a plurality of pairs of slopes on which protection nets or protection sheets () are positioned, which in open position cover the area below the support structure and which in closed position are compact and amassed between adjacent poles () of the same row; the movement from the open position to the closed one and vice versa being obtained through the sliding of the sheet along the support elements by means of movement means. 1. System for covering flat surfaces that can be installed on support structures formed by support poles maintained in position by a network of tie-rods , both the support poles and the tie-rods being fixed on the surface by means of suitable pins ,said system comprising a plurality of pairs of elongated support elements having a lower portion positioned on such poles and being joined together in raised position in proximity to their upper end, to form a plurality of pairs of slopes on which protection nets or protection sheets can be positioned, which in open position cover the area below the support structure and which in closed position are compact and amassed between adjacent poles of the same row; the movement from the open position to the closed one and vice versa being obtained through the sliding of the sheet along the support elements by means of movement means,wherein on the top of such structures above said sheets electrical energy generation units can be installed.2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the joining point and of maximum height or top of each pair of elements ...

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Номер записи: 77
04-05-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRICITY GENERATION METHOD ADAPTED TO CROPS

Номер: US20170126172A1
Автор: Nogier Antoine
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The invention relates to an electricity generation method using orientable photovoltaic sensors () disposed above crops (C), the shadow projected onto the crops being altered by changes in the orientation of the sensors. The method is characterised in that the orientation of the sensors is controlled in a computerized and automatic manner in order to affect the microclimatic conditions of the crops by changing the orientation of the sensors, in particular in order to place crops in microclimatic conditions more suited to obtaining a desired agricultural result, while seeking to achieve an optimum, reducing electricity generation as little as possible in relation to a reference that is not combined with crops. 1. A method for generating electrical power using orientable photovoltaic collectors placed above crops , the shadow projected onto the crops being modified by the change of orientation of the collectors , this method being characterized in that the orientation of the collectors is automatically controlled by computer on the basis at least of data representative of the local environmental conditions of the crops , so as to act on the microclimatic conditions of the crops by way of a change of orientation of the collectors , while seeking to achieve an optimum decreasing as little as possible the generation of electrical power with respect to a reference without combination with crops.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the orientation of the collectors being automatically controlled by computer on the basis at least of data representative of the local environmental conditions of the crops chosen from the temperature of the crops claim 1 , the moisture content of the soil and/or rainfall.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the orientation of the collectors being modified depending at least on a crop insolation and/or rainfall history.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the collectors being oriented in the evening so as to maximally or minimally reflect ...

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Номер записи: 78
10-05-2018 дата публикации

ARTICLES WITH INTEGRALLY KNIT HEAT-TREATABLE YARN

Номер: US20180127905A1
Автор: AMIS HANNAH R., Lund Dallas, Lyttle Amy
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An article with heat-treatable thermoplastic yarn includes various features. The article may include knit structures that at least partially affect rigidity in a zone that includes thermoplastic yarn. In addition, the article may include knit structures that at least partially affect elasticity in a zone that that includes thermoplastic yarn. 1. An article comprising:a knit wall that is constructed of a plurality of knit courses and that includes a first side and a second side, wherein each knit course of the plurality of knit courses includes a plurality needle positions; and wherein the thermoplastic yarn includes a first portion that is integrally knit into the first knit course at a first subset of needle positions and that is positioned on the first side,', 'wherein the thermoplastic yarn includes a second portion that extends through a thickness of the knit wall and from the first side to the second side, and', 'wherein the thermoplastic yarn includes a third portion that traverses a second subset of needle positions and that is positioned on the second side., 'a thermoplastic yarn integrally knit into a first knit course,'}2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the knit wall includes a plaiting yarn and a laid-in yarn claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic yarn comprises a first body yarn claim 1 , and wherein the first portion includes one or more stitches formed of the thermoplastic yarn and arranged on the first side.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the third portion includes a floated length of the thermoplastic yarn arranged on the second side.4. The article of further comprising claim 3 , a second body yarn knit into the knit course claim 3 , wherein the second body yarn is floated on the second side at the first subset of needle positions.5. The article of claim 4 , wherein the second body yarn includes one or more stitches formed on the first side at the second subset of needle positions.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein the second body yarn includes ...

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Номер записи: 79
02-05-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR IMPROVING EXPANSION OF T CELLS FROM PATIENTS

Номер: US20190127686A1
Автор: DANG Alex, KAM Lance C.
Принадлежит: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

In an aspect, compositions, methods, and devices described herein provide a safer platform for the ex vivo expansion of cells for immunotherapeutic purposes that eradicates the possibility of having activating substrate transferred into the patient while maintaining and improving upon the level of cell activation and proliferation. 115.-. (canceled)16. A method of improving cell expansion comprising:(a) culturing cells on a mesh substrate comprising polydimethylsiloxane and polycaprolactone,(b) wherein said mesh comprises fibers with rigidity of 104 to 105 Pa and is formed by electrospinning, and(c) wherein the fibers have diameters of 1.0-1.2 micron.17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising coating the fibers with antibodies.18. The method of claim 16 , further comprising stimulating cells after the cells attaching to the fibers for at least 3 days.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein said cells arei. isolated from an individual,ii. expanded in vitro, andiii. transfused back to an individual in need thereof.20. An article of manufacture claim 16 , comprising: a mesh substrate comprising polydimethylsiloxane and polycaprolactone claim 16 , wherein said mesh comprises fibers with a diameter of between 1 and 2 microns.21. The article of claim 20 , wherein the surface of the fibers is coated with a protein.22. The article of claim 20 , wherein the article is contained in a sterile container.23. The article of claim 20 , wherein the mesh substrate comprising polydimethylsiloxane and polycaprolactone in a ratio (w/w) selected from the group consisting of about 5:1 claim 20 , about 3:1 claim 20 , about 2.5:1 claim 20 , about 2:1 claim 20 , about 1:1 claim 20 , about 1:2 claim 20 , about 1:2.5 claim 20 , and about 1:5.24. The method of claim 16 , wherein the cells are obtained from a patient.25. The method of claim 24 , the patient suffers from chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the CLL is at Rai stage 0 claim 25 , 1 claim 25 , 2 ...

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Номер записи: 80
18-05-2017 дата публикации

CROP MATERIAL

Номер: US20170135291A1
Автор: FORSTER Nicola Ann, Toye Jonathan Dallas
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A crop material is woven in a leno weave configuration from weft tapes and groups of warp elements, the warp elements in each group cross at a cross-over point between adjacent weft tapes, and the adjacent groups of warp elements spaced apart across the weft at a distance greater than about 8 mm. 1. A crop material woven in a leno weave configuration from weft tapes and groups of warp elements spaced apart across the weft and with the warp elements in each group of warp elements crossing at cross-over points either side of and between generally all adjacent weft tapes and adjacent groups of warp elements spaced across the weft at greater than about 12 mm.2. The crop material according to wherein adjacent groups of warp elements are spaced across the weft at greater than about 16 mm.3. The crop material according to wherein adjacent groups of warp elements are spaced across the weft at greater than about 20 mm.4. (canceled)5. The crop material according to wherein adjacent groups of warp elements are spaced across the weft at a spacing that allows wind to pass through the material between weft tapes more easily than for an otherwise equivalent material with the same coverage but closer warp elements.6. The crop material according to wherein adjacent groups of warp elements are spaced across the weft at a spacing that allows weft tapes to move in response to wind load such that volumetric wind flow through the material may increase at a rate greater than the rate of increase that would otherwise result from an increase in wind speed alone.7. The crop material according to wherein an increase in volumetric wind flow greater than volumetric wind flow through the material due to increase in wind speed alone occurs at a wind speed of more than 5 knots.8. The crop material according to wherein an increase in volumetric wind flow greater than volumetric wind flow through the material due to increase in wind speed alone occurs at wind speed of less than 5 knots.9. (canceled) ...

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Номер записи: 81
18-05-2017 дата публикации

Prosthesis Comprising a Three-Dimensional and Openworked Knit

Номер: US20170135797A1
Автор: Lecuivre Julie
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The present invention relates to a prosthesis () comprising an openworked three-dimensional knit () comprising a front face and a rear face, each face being formed with one or more laps of yarns defining pores on said face, the front face being bound to the rear face by connecting yarns defining a spacer, characterized in that the connecting yarns are distributed so that they define an entanglement of yarns crossing each other at the spacer, without obstructing the pores of the front and rear faces. 124-. (canceled)251121121. A method of forming a three-dimensional prosthetic knit comprising knitting threaded yarns on at least four guide bars BAV , BE , BAR and BAR , the guide bars BAV and BE forming two laps of yarns producing a front face of the knit , the guide bars BAR and BAR forming two laps of yarns producing a rear face of the knit and the guide bar BE forming connecting yarns defining a spacer connecting the front face to the rear face of the knit , said laps being knitted according to a scheme below in accordance with the ISO 11676 standard:BAV:4.3.2.2/1.0.1.1/1.2.1.111.0.1.1/1.2.1.1/1.0.1.1/1.2.3.3/4.5.4.4/4.3.4.414.5.4.4/4.3.4.4 /4.5.4.4//{'b': '1', 'BAR:4.4.4.3/2.2.1.0/1.1.1.2/1.1.1.0/1.1.1.2/1.1.1.0/1.1.1.2/3.3.4.5/4.4.4.3/4.4.4.5/4.4.4. 3/4.4.4.5//'}{'b': '2', 'BAR:1.1.1.213.3.4.514.4.4.3/4.4.4.5/4.4.4.3/4.4.4.5/4.4.4.3/2.2.1.0/1.1.1.2/1.1.1.0/1.1.1 .2/1.1.1.0//'}261. The method of claim 25 , wherein the knitting of guide bar BE is according to a scheme below in accordance with the ISO 11676 standard:{'b': '1', 'BE:1.2.3.3/4.5.1.2/4.3.4.4/4.5.4.4/4.3.4.4/4.5.4.4/4.3.2.2/1.0.4.3/1.2.1.1/1.0.1.1/1.2.1.1/ 1.0.1.1//'}271. The method of claim 25 , wherein the knitting of guide bar BE is according to a scheme below in accordance with the ISO 11676 standard:{'b': '1', 'BE:1.2.3.3/4.5.2.1/4.3.4.5/4.5.4.4/4.3.4.5/4.5.4.4/4.3.2.2/1.0.3.4/1.2.1.0/1.0.1.1/1.2.1.0/1.0.1.1//'}28. The method of claim 25 , wherein the threaded yarns are one full stitch claim 25 , one ...

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Номер записи: 82
17-05-2018 дата публикации

HEAT RESISTANT SEPARATION FABRIC

Номер: US20180134609A1
Автор: De Ridder Frank, GODBOUT Alan
Принадлежит: NV BEKAERT SA

The heat resistant separation fabric for use as tool cover in glass processing comprises heat resistant yarns (). The heat resistant yarns comprise a core () and at least one wrap yarn (). The core is a core yarn. The core yarn is a multifilament glass yarn. The at least one wrap yarns () comprises stainless steel fibers. The core yarn is present in the heat resistant yarn without crimp. The at least one wrap yarn is wrapped around the core yarn. 1. Heat resistant separation fabric for use as tool cover in glass processing;wherein the heat resistant separation fabric comprises heat resistant yarns; 'a core;', 'wherein the heat resistant yarns comprise'}wherein the core is a core yarn,wherein the core yarn is a multifilament glass yarn; 'at least one wrap yarn,', 'wherein the core yarn is present in the heat resistant yarn without crimp; and'}wherein the at least one wrap yarn comprises stainless steel fibers;and wherein the at least one wrap yarn is wrapped around the core yarn.2. Heat resistant separation fabric as in claim 1 ,wherein the heat resistant yarn comprises a first set of at least one wrap yarn,wherein the wrap yarn or wrap yarns of the first set of at least one wrap yarn are wrapped in Z-direction around the core yarn; andwherein the heat resistant yarn comprises a second set of at least one wrap yarn,wherein the wrap yarn or wrap yarns of the second set of at least one wrap yarn are wrapped in S-direction around the core yarn.3. Heat resistant separation fabric as in claim 2 , wherein the wrap yarn or warp yarns of the first set of at least one wrap yarn; and the wrap yarn or wrap yarns of the second set of at least one wrap yarn are wrapped around the core yarn with the same number of turns per meter length of the heat resistant yarn.4. Heat resistant fabric as in claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant fabric is a woven fabric.5. Heat resistant fabric as in claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant fabric is a knitted fabric.6. Heat resistant fabric as in ...

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Номер записи: 83
30-04-2020 дата публикации

VINEYARD FRUIT PROTECTION APPARATUS AND PROCESS

Номер: US20200128762A1
Автор: Fullerton Patricia C.
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A netting system for protecting vine fruit in a fruit zone from destruction by birds in which a net tunnel is formed around the fruit zone away from the fruit. 1. A protective netting system for vine fruit growing on vines having a trunk growing out of the ground , a fruit zone spaced above the ground in which growing fruit is located , comprising;a first netting wall having a first upper edge and a first bottom edge;a second netting wall having a second upper edge and a second bottom edge;wherein the first and second bottom edges are releasably secured together above the ground and below the fruit zone, and the first and second upper edges are releasably secured together above the fruit zone; anda plurality of rigid support rings disposed between the first and second netting walls at spaced-apart locations creating a netting tunnel that maintains the netting walls at a distance from the vine fruit.2. The protective netting system of wherein the vines further include canes having leaves and wherein the first and second upper edges are secured together around the canes whereby canes and their leaves extend above the netting walls.3. The protective netting system of wherein the trunk has a supporting grape stake in the ground and the first and second bottom edges are releasably secured together around the trunk and the grape stake.4. The protective netting system of wherein the first and second upper edges are releasably secured together by hook and loop fasteners claim 1 , and the first and second bottom edges are releasably secured together by hook and loop fasteners.5. The protective netting system of wherein the rigid support rings are secured within the first and second netting walls by securing them to the first upper edges and the second bottom edges and the netting therebetween.6. In a process of protecting growing vine fruit in a fruit zone on a row of vines that have trucks in the ground claim 1 , the steps comprising:disposing a first netting wall having a ...

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Номер записи: 84
24-05-2018 дата публикации

Modular tree protecting container ensemble

Номер: US20180139910A1
Автор: Jafar Yaghoobi, Ketty Mobed
Принадлежит: Individual

A modular tree protecting container ensemble consists of eight arcuate and straight connectable modular containers, which when set up and connected to each other around a tree at soil level, provides a protective barrier, forms a water and mulch basin, provides theft-resistance and allows for beautification. The ensemble includes three unique shapes, two of which are corner containers; all three shapes have drainage holes on the container floor, and have identical sidewalls and sidewall connector holes for perfect container-to-container alignment. The tree protecting container ensemble is made up of two corner containers with both arcuate walls, two corner containers with arcuate and right angle-cornered walls, and four straight-sided containers, which are all fastened to each other through their sidewall holes with spacers, rods and rod caps, providing container-to-container connection, ensemble stability and theft-resistance.

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Номер записи: 85
25-05-2017 дата публикации

NETTING MATERIAL

Номер: US20170145606A1
Автор: FORSTER Nicola Ann, SCARFE Gareth, Toye Jonathan Dallas
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A netting material comprises a main portion and a netted window portion. The main portion has apertures of a first aperture size and shape, and the netted window portion has apertures of a second aperture size and shape. The apertures of the netted window portion are of sufficient size and shape to allow honey bees to pass through the netting material, whereas the apertures of the main portion are of sufficient size and shape to substantially prevent honey bees passing through the netting material. 1. A netting material having a length dimension and a width dimension smaller than the length dimension comprising:a main portion comprising apertures of a first aperture size and shape,a netted window portion comprising apertures of a second aperture size and shape,wherein the apertures of the netted window portion are of sufficient size and shape to allow bees to pass through the netting material and the apertures of the main portion are of sufficient size and shape to substantially prevent bees passing through the netting material, andwherein the netting material comprises a window identifier to assist bees in identifying the netted window portion.2. The netting material according to wherein the netted window portion extends lengthwise along the netting material.3. The netting material according to wherein the netted window portion extends substantially the full length of the netting material.4. The netting material according to wherein the netted window portion covers 2 to 30% claim 1 , or 5 to 30% claim 1 , or 5 to 20% claim 1 , or 5 to 15% claim 1 , or 5 to 10% of the width of the netting material.510-. (canceled)11. The netting material according to wherein the netted window portion material extends longitudinally along or near the centre of the width of the netting material.1215-. (canceled)16. The netting material according to wherein yarns forming the netted window portion are stronger or of greater denier than yarns forming the main portion.1720-. (canceled)21. ...

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Номер записи: 86
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Netting with elongation indicator and method of determining the elongation of a netting

Номер: US20170145607A1
Автор: Efrati Yair, Lieber Yuval
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A knitted netting for wrapping an object is provided. When wrapping the object the knitted netting may have an indicated target elongation. The knitted netting includes first longitudinal franzes, first lateral schusses, at least two second longitudinal franzes, and at least one second lateral schuss. The schusses are knitted with the franzes to form the knitted netting. The first longitudinal franzes and the first lateral schusses are configured such that the spacing of the first longitudinal franzes decreases by less than 10% when elongating the knitted netting by 50% of the target elongation, the target elongation being from 15% to 300% of the length of the knitted netting. The second lateral schuss is an indicator schuss. The second longitudinal franzes are indicator franzes. The indicator schuss is knitted with the indicator franzes to form an elongation indicator for indicating the amount of longitudinal stretching of the knitted netting. The elongation indicator is configured such that the spacing of the indicator franzes decreases by more than 10% when elongating the knitted netting by 50% of the target elongation. Further, a method of determining the longitudinal elongation of such a knitted netting with respect to a target elongation is provided. 1. A knitted netting for wrapping an object , comprising:first longitudinal franzes, first lateral schusses, at least two second longitudinal franzes, and at least one second lateral schuss, the schusses knitted with the franzes to form the knitted netting,wherein first longitudinal franzes and first lateral schusses are configured such that the spacing of the first longitudinal franzes decreases by less than 10% when elongating the knitted netting by 20% or when elongating the knitted netting by 50% of a target elongation, the target elongation being from 15% to 400% of the length of the knitted netting, andwherein the at least one second lateral schuss is at least one indicator schuss, the at least two second ...

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Номер записи: 87
25-05-2017 дата публикации

Wonder Fabric

Номер: US20170145610A1
Автор: Kulkarni Sachin Hanmant
Принадлежит: Welspun Global Brands Limited

A novel textile material particularly a wonder fabric comprising of a see-through construction of plurality of yarns intersecting one another at certain angles hydro-laminated thereof with pseudo yarns formed out of staple fibers and mechanical cross linking of yarns on at least one side under specific conditions thereof resulting into a durable and multi functional material suitable for home and apparel textile applications is disclosed herein. A process for production and apparatus thereof are also disclosed. 1) A multipurpose fabric comprising:a pre-entangled web of fibers and a pre-treated textile substrate comprising fibers,wherein the web of fibers are entangled among themselves in gaps of a pre-treated textile substrate, wherein the pre-treated textile substrate is a result of hydroentangling a textile substrate under conditions of at least two jet streams, wherein at least one jet stream strikes the textile substrate at a high pressure ranging from at or about 100 bar-at or about 400 bar to form a pre-treated textile substrate;wherein said web of fibers entangled in gaps of the pre-treated textile substrate are entangled with the pre-treated textile substrate fibers;wherein the remaining web of fibers, which do not become part of the entanglements in gaps of the pre-treated textile substrate, are entangled with pre-treated textile substrate fibers; wherein entanglements occur on at least one side of the pre-treated textile substrate.2. The multipurpose fabric of claim 1 , wherein the at least two jet streams comprises at least one straight jet head and at least one angled jet head claim 1 , wherein said angled jet head is at or about 10 degrees-at or about 25 degrees.3. The multipurpose fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the textile substrate is a woven textile substrate.4. The multipurpose fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the textile substrate is a knitted textile substrate.5. The multipurpose fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the textile ...

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Номер записи: 88
16-05-2019 дата публикации

Plastic Mesh Having Double Chains, and Device for Producing a Plastic Mesh

Номер: US20190145030A1
Автор: Karatzis Antonios
Принадлежит: Karatzis S.A. Industrial & Hotelier Enterprises

The invention relates to a plastic mesh having a plurality of chains extending parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction, which plastic mesh has a plurality of groups of chains () adjacent to one another, which are in each case formed of at least two chains (). The groups of chains () have a greater spacing relative to one another or also relative to a further individual chain () than the chains () within a group of chains (). A thread () runs in a zigzag between two adjacent groups of chains () or also between one group of chains () and an individual chain () and connects the chains () or groups of chains (). 18-. (canceled)9. A plastic mesh , comprising a plurality of chains extending parallel to one another in a longitudinal direction , wherein:at least two chains extend at a short distance to one another and form a group of chains;at least one additional chain is adjacent to the group of chains;the distance between the at least one additional chain and the group of chains is greater than the short distance between the chains within the group of chains;a thread runs back and forth between the additional chain and the group of chains and connects the additional chain and the group of chains;a plurality of additional groups of chains is adjacent to one another and each formed of at least two chains,the plurality of additional groups of chains has a greater distance between one another than the at least two chains within the group of chains;a thread runs back and forth between two adjacent ones of the additional groups of chains in each case and connects the additional groups of chains;the plastic mesh is completely formed by groups of chains.10. The plastic mesh of claim 9 , wherein the distance between two directly adjacent chains within a group of chains is in a range between 2 and 10 mm.11. The plastic mesh of claim 9 , wherein the distance between a group of chains and the at least one additional chain is in a range between 20 millimeters and 80 ...

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Номер записи: 89
09-06-2016 дата публикации

FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CAGE

Номер: US20160157441A1
Автор: ESLER Sabre
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A cage for a piece of produce is formed from a metal mesh to prevent pests such as birds, rodents, and other small animals from reaching the piece of produce. The cage may be positioned about the piece of produce while still on the plant from which it is growing. The cage may have an opening to allow the stem of the piece of produce to pass therethrough. The cage may have a latch to hold the cage closed. The cage may include two or more pieces of metal mesh which may be hinged together. 1. A cage for a piece of produce comprising:a metal mesh, the metal mesh having a shape adapted to fit around the piece of produce, the metal mesh having a first side edge and a second side edge, the metal mesh having a top edge; anda latch coupled to the first side edge, the latch selectively coupleable to the second side edge.2. The cage of claim 1 , wherein the shape is substantially spheroidal.3. The cage of claim 1 , wherein the latch comprises a hook pivotably coupled to the metal mesh at the first side edge and claim 1 , when engaged to the second side edge claim 1 , extends into one or more holes formed in the metal mesh at the second side edge.4. The cage of claim 3 , wherein the hook is formed from a piece of wire.5. The cage of claim 3 , wherein the first side edge and second side edge of the metal mesh overlap claim 3 , and the length of overlap is determined by which of the holes the hook extends into.6. The cage of claim 4 , wherein the metal mesh includes a first hole having a first color and the second hole having a second color claim 4 , each hole corresponding to a different length of overlap.7. The cage of claim 1 , wherein the metal mesh is formed from two or more metal mesh pieces.8. The cage of claim 7 , wherein the metal mesh pieces are coupled to one another by a hinge.9. The cage of claim 1 , wherein the metal mesh includes a plastic or rubber coating.10. The cage of claim 1 , wherein the top edge forms an opening into the cage through which a stem of the ...

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Номер записи: 90
07-06-2018 дата публикации

PLANT CONTAINER

Номер: US20180153107A1
Автор: Kramer Colin Patrick, Kramer Sandra Leanne
Принадлежит:

A plant container with one or more sides including a mesh for air pruning 1. A plant container with one or more sides including a mesh for air pruning.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the mesh includes plastic strands.3. The container of claim 1 , wherein the mesh includes a mesh fabric with a knitted mesh and/or a woven mesh.4. The container of claim 3 , wherein the mesh fabric is a shade cloth.5. The container of claim 1 , wherein the mesh includes holes that form two-dimensional shapes.6. The container of claim 5 , wherein the holes have widths between 10 millimetres (mm) and 1 mm claim 5 , or between 6 mm and 3 mm.7. The container of claim 1 , wherein the mesh includes a ultra-violet (UV) light-resistant material.8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the mesh has a UV resistance between 30% and 90%.9. The container of claim 1 , including a base including the mesh.10. The container of claim 1 , including one or more handles on the sides.11. The container of claim 10 , wherein the handles are adjacent a top of the container.12. The container of claim 10 , wherein the handles are fabric handles.13. The container of claim 10 , wherein the handles are configured to rest directly against the sides in a closed condition claim 10 , and wherein the handles and the sides are configured to be pulled manually mutually apart into an open condition.14. The container of claim 1 , wherein the sides include at least one closure extending from a top of the container.15. The container of claim 14 , wherein the at least one closure includes a plurality of closures claim 14 , including two closures in opposite sides of the container.16. The container of claim 14 , wherein at least one closure extends from the top to a base of the container.17. The container of claim 14 , wherein the closure includes cooperating fasteners on its adjacent side panels forming the sides.18. The container of claim 17 , wherein the fasteners include cooperating strips of hook and loop fasteners.19. ...

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Номер записи: 91
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Warp knit fabric for textile and medical applications and methods of manufacturing the same

Номер: US20190153640A1
Автор: Don WARD, Howard LEVINSON, James Brian Davis, Jon Rust
Принадлежит: Duke University, North Carolina State University

A warp knitted fabric formed by a warp knitting machine includes a first knitted portion formed using a first knitting sequence in a machine direction, the first knitted portion comprises at least two strips extending in the machine direction, the at least two strips being detached from one another along their lengthwise edges. The second knitted portion has the same width as the first knitted portion, and the first knitted portion and the second knitted portion alternate sequentially in the machine direction and are formed of a single set of continuous textile strands.

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Номер записи: 92
30-05-2019 дата публикации

RECONFIGURABLE SOLAR ARRAY AND METHOD OF MANAGING CROP YIELD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20190159407A1
Автор: Surany Andrew P.
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A method and apparatus are provided that combine solar technology and agriculture in a symbiotic relationship that optimizes revenue from both sources. An array of reconfigurable solar collector assemblies is deployed in a crop field. As various crops benefit from varying degrees of shade through their development cycles, and are prone to damage from high winds and hail, the array of adaptable, reconfigurable solar collectors is deployed in the crop field and allows for the easy reconfiguration of each solar collector assembly to vary the amount of shade that is applied to the crops below the assembly, and to provide maximum hail and wind protection when necessary. 1. A reconfigurable solar collector , comprising:a telescoping base comprising a fixed tube and an extensible mounting post extensible from a top end of said fixed tube and being retractable into said fixed tube to a position in which a top end of said extensible mounting post is positioned below a soil surface in which said telescoping base in installed;a support pole removably mountable to said extensible mounting post; anda panel array comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel is movably mounted on said support pole from a first, generally horizontal position providing a maximum amount of shade to crops located below said panel array toward a generally vertical position, said panel array mounting at least one photovoltaic cell.2. The reconfigurable solar collector of claim 1 , said fixed tube further comprising a latch mechanism configured to releasably hold a bottom end of said extensible mounting post.3. The reconfigurable solar collector of claim 2 , wherein said telescoping mounting post is spring biased toward an extended position claim 2 , and wherein said base is configured to automatically move said telescoping mounting post from a retracted position to said extended position upon release of said latch mechanism.4. The reconfigurable solar collector of claim 3 , further comprising a ...

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Номер записи: 93
29-09-2022 дата публикации

MESH FABRIC AND MESH FABRIC GARMENT

Номер: US20220307168A1
Автор: Adams Lewis Duran, Costello David Loring, Horne Charles David, Horne Wesley David, Hunter Jane Elizabeth
Принадлежит: HORNWOOD, INC.

A warp knitted mesh fabric constructed of synthetic, or synthetic and natural, fibers is characterized by having a low density, open construction with a high profile for spacing a garment constructed from the fabric from the skin of a wearer of the garment. 1. A knitted mesh fabric , comprising:a. a plurality of longitudinally and transversely extending warp-knitted yarns constructed of synthetic, or synthetic and natural, fibers forming an open, planar framework;b. the open, planar framework including air transmission openings defined by a yarn/void ratio of between 40-55 percent; andc. the fabric further characterized by air permeability of at least 1000 CFI between an underlying surface and an overlying surface in relation to the fabric.2. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric is constructed of yarns formed of synthetic fibers.3. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 2 , wherein the synthetic fibers are modacrylic fibers and rayon fibers.4. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 3 , wherein the rayon fibers are flame retardant rayon fibers.5. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric is constructed of yarns formed of about 78 percent modacrylic fibers and about 22 percent flame retardant rayon fibers.6. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the air transmission openings are diamond-shaped in relation to a lengthwise side edge and a widthwise side edge of the fabric.7. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric has an uncompressed thickness of between 0.0198 in. (0.5 mm) and 0.0242 in. (0.6 mm).8. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric is constructed of yarns formed of synthetic fibers and natural fibers.9. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 8 , wherein the synthetic fibers are rayon and nylon fibers and the natural fibers are wool fibers.10. The knitted mesh fabric according to claim 9 , wherein the rayon fibers are flame ...

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Номер записи: 94
18-09-2014 дата публикации

Protection System for Mechanized Covering of Plant Crops

Номер: US20140259900A1
Автор: Andrea CAPPI, Angelo Cappi, Georgi Dimitrov Todorov, Roberto LUSCARDO
Принадлежит: Magif Sas Di Cappi Angelo & C

Protection system for the mechanized covering of plant crops which are usually planted in rows, of the type in which vertical poles ( 1 ) are arranged along the rows and have heights greater than those of the crowns of the plants to be protected, the poles being interconnected by longitudinal ( 3 ) and transverse ( 2 ) cables to form an overhead supporting lattice roof structure, the system comprising means for mechanizing the steps of extending flexible protective sheets ( 4 ) over the roof structure and removing them therefrom, characterized in that: the poles ( 1 ) are in a staggered or grid arrangement such that they are transversely aligned in even-numbered rows (F 2, F 4, etc.) only and in odd-numbered rows (F 1, F 3, etc.) only, the whole arrangement being such that the transverse connecting cables ( 2 ) intersect the longitudinal cables ( 3 ) alternately at points at which neither the transverse nor the longitudinal cables are supported by poles ( 1 ); in that the transverse cables ( 2 ) run above the longitudinal cables at the intersection points; and in that each protective sheet ( 4 ) is arranged so that its median longitudinal part slides on the longitudinal cable ( 3 ), passing alternately over a support pole ( 1 ), where it is supported from below by the longitudinal cable and by the portion of transverse cable ( 2 ) which interacts with the pole, and subsequently passing under a transverse cable ( 2 ) at the point of intersection with the longitudinal cable where the sheet is supported solely by the longitudinal cable, the whole arrangement being designed to form a protective covering which is supported from below and above by the support cables ( 2, 3 ), and which is therefore able to effectively withstand even considerable atmospheric turbulence.

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Номер записи: 95
18-09-2014 дата публикации

PLANT PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140259901A1
Автор: Williams Kevin M.
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A system and method for deterring animal interaction with woody plants is provided, including a wire mesh cage. The wire mesh cage is formed from one of a sheet of steel wire mesh and a stake cage. The sheet of wire mesh may be formed into a tubular configuration to surround a plant in need of the protection. The stake cage may be formed from a plurality of uprights arranged around a periphery of a plant, and at least one filament wound around the plurality of uprights to form the wire mesh. The wire mesh cage may further include a protective covering, in the form of a cap or coating applied to a top surface of the wire mesh cage. The protective covering militates against damage to a plant surrounded by the wire mesh cage. The protective covering may be formed from a polymeric compound having an animal detracting additive and an ultraviolet inhibitor. 1. A plant protection device for deterring animal interaction with a plant , the device comprising:a cage having a first end and a spaced apart second end; anda protective covering disposed on the second end of the cage, the protective covering militating against damage to the plant when the plant contacts the second end of the cage.2. The plant protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the protective covering is formed from a polymer.3. The plant protection device according to claim 2 , wherein the protective covering is formed from one of a foam rubber and a vinyl polymer.4. The plant protection device according to claim 2 , wherein the protective covering also deters animals from interacting with the protective covering.5. The plant protection device according to claim 4 , wherein the protective covering includes one of a chemical deterrent and an ultraviolet inhibitor.6. The plant protection device according to claim 1 , wherein the protective covering is a cap having an aperture formed therein claim 1 , the aperture configured to receive at least a portion of the second end of the cage therein.7. The plant ...

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Номер записи: 96
06-06-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATED OUTDOOR MODULAR VERTICAL PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190166770A1
Автор: Spiro Daniel S.
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An automated outdoor modular vertical plant cultivation system forming a vertical structure is provided. The system includes a plurality of shelves, each shelf having a web and flanges; two posts, each post having a web and flanges. Each shelf of the plurality of shelves is mounted between the two posts with incremental spacing between each adjacent shelf along a vertical length of the two posts. The web of each shelf includes a plurality of openings for retaining planter vessels. The flanges of each shelf retain an embedded structural member. The system includes a fluid circulatory system including shelf irrigation piping extending longitudinally above the web of each shelf; and power or power and data and fluid members for the system distributed from vertical risers located in proximity to the web of the posts, wherein the flanges of the shelves have provisions to retain the fluid circulatory system. 1. A modular vertical cultivation system comprising:at least one planter shelf having flanges and a web extending between the flanges with at least one opening in the web for retaining a planter vessel; andtwo posts supporting the at least one planter shelf at each end of the at least one planter shelf, wherein:the at least one planter shelf further includes flanges for supporting a combined load of the planter shelf, planter vessel and fluid and power devices of the modular vertical cultivation system; andthe at least one planter shelf, the planter vessel, and the two posts are fabricated of one of non-metallic material, metallic material, or a combination of non-metallic and metallic material.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the post retains elements that form an opaque or non-opaque wall.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one structure element located between the planter shelf flanges toward the bottom prevent the planter shelf flanges from flaring out or caving in.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a continuous fluid pipe or continuous fluid ...

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Номер записи: 97
06-06-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATED OUTDOOR MODULAR VERTICAL PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190166771A1
Автор: Spiro Daniel S.
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An automated outdoor modular vertical plant cultivation system forming a vertical structure is provided. The system includes a plurality of shelves, each shelf having a web and flanges; two posts, each post having a web and flanges. Each shelf of the plurality of shelves is mounted between the two posts with incremental spacing between each adjacent shelf along a vertical length of the two posts. The web of each shelf includes a plurality of openings for retaining planter vessels. The flanges of each shelf retain an embedded structural member. The system includes a fluid circulatory system including shelf irrigation piping extending longitudinally above the web of each shelf; and power or power and data and fluid members for the system distributed from vertical risers located in proximity to the web of the posts, wherein the flanges of the shelves have provisions to retain the fluid circulatory system. 1. A modular vertical plant cultivation system comprising:at least one planter shelf coupled to two posts with a shelf bracket, the at least one planter shelf having a web with at least one opening that retains a planter vessel and at least one post having an enclosed chase with access to its interior space through an access panel; andfluid or fluid and power circulation devices mounted in or on at least one post to flow fluid or fluid and power from the interior of at least one post to the plant vessel and electrical devices in and on the planter shelf.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a continuous fluid pipe or continuous pipe and lighting source mounted onto the planter shelf.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a high tensile strength reinforcement member is embedded inside or on planter shelf flanges.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the planter shelf bracket mounting height is adjustable.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plant cultivation system assembly in part or in whole is made of non-metallic material.6. The system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 98
18-09-2014 дата публикации

VEGETATION PROTECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20140261596A1
Автор: Nallakrishnan Anirudh
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A protective system for vegetation has an underground housing from which a protective canopy can be deployed. The canopy unfurls as it is deployed and its position above ground can be adjusted after it is fully unfurled. After use, the canopy can be furled and lowered back into the housing. A liquid delivery system allows use of anti-freeze or fertilizer to be delivered via the system. Deployment of the system can be done manually or automatically in response to a selected signal. 1. A system for protecting vegetation , said system comprising:a canopy assembly comprising a foldable canopy mounted to at least one column, said column being vertically extendable to raise said canopy;a housing body wherein said canopy assembly is disposed within said housing body when said at least one column is unextended;means for extending and retracting said at least one column;means for unfurling said canopy when said at least one column is extended; andmeans for furling said canopy when said at least one column is retraced.2. The system of wherein said housing body is configured to be positioned substantially below ground level.3. The system of wherein said system further comprises means to adjust the height of said canopy when said canopy has been unfurled.4. The system of wherein said canopy has at least one ventilation port.5. The system of wherein said ventilation port is comprised of a ventilation aperture that is at least partially occluded by a membrane.6. The system of wherein said membrane is connected to a lower surface of said canopy.7. The system of wherein said system further comprises means to dispense a selected liquid from said system.8. The system of wherein said liquid has a freezing point higher than that of water.9. The system of wherein said means to dispense a selected liquid from said system comprises a fluid conduit extending within said column claim 7 , said fluid conduit in communication with at least one orifice proximal a distal end of said column.10. ...

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Номер записи: 99
02-07-2015 дата публикации

Tree guard

Номер: US20150181815A1
Автор: James Erin Saunders
Принадлежит: Individual

A tree guard protects trees from deer rutting, power tools, and other animals and rodents. The tree guard wraps around a tree using a spring loaded coil that can expand as the tree grows. The tree guard is formed as a spiral piece of plastic that ensures a proper grip about the tree's bark by its spring loaded features. The tree guard has a tapered design incorporated into the plastic that allows the tree guard to grip any tree trunk, from about ¾ inch to about 4 inches. The tree guard can further include perforations formed therethrough to allow air circulation to the tree. The tree guard can include a repellent scent blended into the plastic product to provide a tree guard that not only prevents animal injury to trees, but that also repels the animals from the trees in the first place.

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Номер записи: 100