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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2011
Robert Hamann, Lake Hapatcong, NJ (US);
Robert Hamann, Lake Hapatcong, NJ (US);
Other;
Abstract
A vine supporting device for manipulating the growth, direction, and distribution of vines and other creeping plants is provided. The vine supporting device comprises a base having a top and a bottom. A support pole is mounted in a substantially vertical direction to the top of the base. A plurality of wire mount slots is formed in the top of the base and around a perimeter of the base. A plurality of wire frames are provided with each wire frame having a first end and a second end and the first end releasably securable in one of the wire mount slots. A top cap is positionable on top of the support poles with the second ends of the wire mounts positionable and releasably secured under the top cap. Upon positioning the vine upon the top of the base, the support pole and wire frames control and direct growth of the vine.