Patent ID: 6708446
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A tree stabilizing assembly for supporting a tree in multiple directions without additional connecting members, wherein the stabilizing assembly is shaped as it is installed, for encircling the tree comprising (i) a woven textile rectangle at least 12 inches in length, having two opposing long sides which are folded at the midpoint to form a uniform folded length, which is at least 6 inches in folded length, an two opposing short sides ranging in length from Â½ to 3 inches wide, such that there is a folded end and an open end of the assembly, wherein the open end further comprises two loose ends; (ii) a first reinforcing member, which is permanently affixed through both thicknesses of the folded end of the assembly approximately 1 inch from the folded end and equidistant from each long side of the rectangle, to conjoin the two parts of the folded assembly and wherein the reinforcing member is in the shape of a grommet having a central hole through which a first fastener material passes; and (iii) a second and third reinforcing members identical to the first reinforcing member, but each of which is permanently affixed through a different loose end of the assembly approximately 1 inch from the open end and equidistant from each long side of the rectangle, wherein a second fastener material passes through both of the second and third reinforcing members, and the first and second fastener materials are selected from the group consisting of rope, cord and being made from any of extruded, woven or braided materials.