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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2007
James D. Allsop, Bellingham, WA (US);
Eivind Clausen, Bellingham, WA (US);
James D. Allsop, Bellingham, WA (US);
Eivind Clausen, Bellingham, WA (US);
Allsop, Inc., Bellingham, WA (US);
Abstract
A stake for insertion in soil to support an item such as a plant. The stake includes primary and secondary telescoping shafts and a foot adjustably secured to the primary shaft. The primary shaft has an upper end and a lower end. The lower end is configured for insertion into the soil at a first location. The foot has a supporting protrusion for insertion into the soil at a second location removed from the first location. Retractable ties are disposed within the secondary shaft and may be extended to support a plant. An adjustable collar may provide an anchor point for additional support.