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Leaf retaining net
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Inventors: Jackson, Robert L.;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner: Mai; Lanna
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Siemens; Terrance L.
A net for covering raked leaves and similar plant debris. The net is bounded on two sides by two telescoping poles. A chain links the ends the ends of the two poles, and a second chain links the remaining ends of the two poles. The net is thus weighted to hug the ground and resist displacement by the wind. The net, being flexible, accommodates leaf piles of different volumes and dimensions. The telescoping poles and flexible chains both hold the net down by gravity, and also influence the overall configuration of the net. Opposing sides of the net attached to the poles remain straight, although of variable length due to telescoping. Opposing sides of the net attached to the chains are reconfigurable due to flexibility of the chains. The net is useful for immediately covering collected leaves, and preventing dispersion by the wind. Also, the net is suitable for longer term use in composting. Rings attached the poles enable stakes to secure the net in place for composting or other long term uses. |
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides apparatus including a net, which adjusts to fit piles of leaves and other plant debris, and which covers the pile.
Unlike many prior art devices, the novel apparatus sits atop the plant matter, and thus immediately traps leaves when the apparatus is installed.
The leaves can be bagged or otherwise disposed in a subsequent operation.
The net is preferably rectangular, and bounded on two opposed sides by telescoping rods.
These rods maintain two opposed sides of the net in a straight configuration, and also stabilize the net by their weight.
The other two opposed sides of the net are stabilized by a chain contained within a hem formed in the net.
Overall configuration of the novel apparatus flexibly accommodates the pile of plant debris due to flexibility of the net, telescoping of the rods, and flexibility of the chains.
At the same time, the periphery of the net is anchored to one degree or another by the weight of the rods and chains, so that, as soon as the apparatus is in place, leaves are no longer susceptible to being blown away.
Even swirling gusts of wind cannot blow away leaves, as could occur with the device of Staub, Sr.
Leaves may be bagged in a subsequent operation, or may be left to decompose by bacterial action.
If the latter choice is desired, the novel apparatus may be left on the composting pile to maintain the composting pile in place.
Rings for engaging stakes driven into the ground are attached to the telescoping rods to more permanently secure the apparatus in place.
Telescoping rods and flexible chains not only enable adjustment to fit leaf piles of different volumes and configurations, but also enable compact storage of the apparatus when not in use.
It will be appreciated that although the novel apparatus is uncomplicated and not bulky, it serves the dual purposes of retaining leaves in windy conditions, and also is usable as a composting container.
Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide apparatus having a net for retaining piled leaves in place
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Gutter-related 
