James W Sellers

US Patent:

20070113473, May 24, 2007

Filed:

Nov 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/282054

Inventors:

James Sellers - Ocean Springs MS, US
James Murray - Mobile AL, US

International Classification:

A01G 9/02

US Classification:

047065500

Abstract:

A circular ring for retaining landscape materials around the base of trees, shrubs or other objects is presented having a flat, flexible bottom and a detachable, single vertical side wall around the outer periphery. The side wall is held in place around the periphery of the bottom piece by a plurality of securing tabs that extend below the bottom side of the side wall. The plurality of pointed securing tabs is inserted into and through a matching plurality of small slits in a circular pattern around the bottom's periphery. An arc-shaped slit is cut into the upper mid-section of the securing tab to provide a retaining flap. Notches are placed into the upper corners of the securing tabs to effectively lock the side wall to the base once the securing tabs are inserted. Once inserted, the securing tabs are bent by the user to further secure the side wall to the circular base.