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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 11, 2013
James Richards, Gordonsville, VA (US);
James Gustav Harris, Foster City, CA (US);
James Richards, Gordonsville, VA (US);
James Gustav Harris, Foster City, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A multifunctional device is disclosed for facilitating plant growth by shining a solar-powered light over plants, and can provide other functions. The multifunctional device comprises a center post, a ground stake, and solar panels. The center post telescopically expands and retracts. The ground stake tapers to a point on one end and can be secured in the ground. Further, the solar panels fold down against the center post for storage, unfold perpendicular to the center post, and are locked in place when in use via a locking collar. The solar panels comprise an underside and a topside, with solar cells secured to the topside and lights secured to the underside. The solar cells absorb sunlight, and turn the sunlight into electrical energy which is used to charge the solar batteries housed in the center post. The solar batteries power the lights located on the solar panels.