Patent ID: 6435478
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: A01G,B21F,E04H,F16G

Abstract:
In a system for positioning and tensioning wires, which wires form a trellis constructed on an array of metal posts, each including a cross arm affixed thereto, wherein the trellis and posts together define a matrix for the growing of vine fruit, comprising, in combination:at least one retainer, said retainer securing at least one of said wires relative to a said metal post; said retainer comprising an elongate, relatively resilient length of wire, said wire having a middle portion and a pair of legs; said middle portion being flanked by said pair of legs, said legs being adapted to be snapped about said metal post to position said one retainer thereon; one of said legs terminating in a loop, said loop being opened to circumscribe said wire, said other leg having the terminus thereof bent so as to be transverse to said leg such that said wire is restrained against movement relative to said metal post.