Patent ID: 6702239
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: A01G,E04H

Abstract:
An apparatus for supporting the trunk of a tree, comprising:a. an elongated shaft, said shaft being continuously adjustable in length from a retracted position to an extended position; b. means for rotationally implanting a lower end of said shaft into the ground; and c. a fastening arm for interconnecting said shaft to the tree trunk, said fastening arm including: an elongated rigid housing having a proximate end and a distal end, said elongated rigid housing including means for attaching said proximate end of said rigid housing to said shaft so that said housing extends perpendicularly therefrom, said means for attaching further including means for preventing rotation of said housing relative to said shaft, and said distal end adapted to be maintained in spaced relation from the tree trunk; a flexible strap having a first end and a second end, said first end being attached to said distal end of said housing; and, means for releasably securing said second end of said strap within said housing, thereby forming a loop which is adapted to loosely encompass the tree trunk.