Patent Publication Number: US-7587860-B1

Title: Landscaper trellis with integrated light and plant hanger

Description:
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     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     A. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to a landscaper trellis that has a unique shape and integrated lights and ornate plant hangers. 
     B. Prior Art 
     The Adams Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,857,247) discloses a coupling element which can be composed of lattice and assembled to support plants. 
     The Avery Patent Application Publication (U.S. Pub. No. 2004/0093792) discloses a system for supporting plants which is composed of lattice. 
     The Smith Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 5,364,050) discloses a hanger which includes a bracket with forward and rearward panels, and a connecting panel connecting the upper ends of the forward and rearward panels, to support a bracket on a lattice. 
     The Droll Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 4,499,688) discloses a plant pot holder which is supported by a lattice type structure. 
     The Burkart et al. Patent (U.S. Pat. No. 6,722,637) discloses a synthetic fence post with a solar light attachment that can be fastened to another existing fence post or the like. 
     The Herbst et al. Patent (U.S. Pat. No. Des. 366,532) illustrates a design for lattice work. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a landscaper trellis that would feature basket hangers and a solar light incorporated into its design. The trellis would measure roughly 8 feet long and 8 feet high. The curved framework would consist of two lattice panels stretching between three support poles, and be made of a material comprising treated lumber, durable plastic, or a metal. The invention provides an attractive setting with the ability to hold planters, and provide lighting when necessary anywhere without requiring an electrical source. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention: 
       In the drawings: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a front view of the invention itself; 
         FIG. 2  illustrates a rear view of the invention itself; and 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an isometric view of the invention by itself. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT 
     Detailed reference will now be made to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in  FIGS. 1-3 . 
     An invention  10  is comprised of two front posts  15  having an ornate ball  16  or a solar-powered light  18  atop of each post. Attached near the top of each of the front post  15  is a plant hanger  19  that extends outward from the invention  10 . The invention  10  also involves a plurality of rear posts or a single rear post  17 , and wherein said rear post may have a solar-powered light  18  atop said rear post  17 . Attached to the front posts  15  and the rear post  17  is a plurality of sheets of lattice  20 . The lattice  20  is connected to rear post  17  by a fastening means comprising nails, screws, bolts, welding, or glue. The left and right sides of the lattice  20  are connected to the respective front post  15  by a support piece  22 . The support piece  22  connects to the lattice  20  and front post  15  by a fastener comprising nails, bolts, wood screws, welding, or glue. A top support piece  23  runs the length of the top side of the lattice  20 , and attaches to the front posts  15  and rear post  17 . The top support piece  23  connects to the lattice  20 , front posts  15 , and rear posts  17 , by a fastener comprising nails, bolts, wood screws, welding, or glue. 
     The lattice  20 , front posts  15 , and rear posts  17  are made of materials comprising wood, plastic, or metal. The invention  10  is constructed with a curvature that ranges from zero degrees to 180 degrees.