Plant Watering and Shading Device
First Claim
1. A plant watering and shading device comprising:
- an elongated substantially hollow shaft having a top end and a bottom end, the top end terminating in an opening for receiving water, the bottom end terminating in a soil-penetrating spike, the spike including at least one aperture therein for allowing water to pass from the inside of the hollow shaft therethrough;
a shading structure comprising at least one non-transparent panel attached at one portion thereof to a shaft attachment means;
whereby with the bottom end of the shaft inserted into soil proximate a plant, water may be introduced into the top end of the shaft for dispensing through the spike to wet the soil, and the shading structure may be positioned to provide shade to the plant.
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Abstract
A watering and shading device for at least one plant is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated substantially hollow shaft. A top end of the shaft terminates in a preferably flared funnel-shaped opening for receiving water, and a bottom end terminates in a soil-penetrating spike for inserting into soil. The spike includes at least one aperture therein for allowing water to pass from the inside of the hollow shaft therethrough. The device also includes a shading umbrella that comprises at least one non-transparent panel attached at one portion thereof to a shaft attachment means. The umbrella may be selectively placed in a deployed position or a collapsed position at a selected height along the shaft. The shaft includes a valve mechanism therein proximate the bottom end controlled by a moisture detection means for regulating the position of the valve mechanism based upon the soil moisture level. At least one solar-powered lantern may be included, fixed to the shading structure, and activated upon a photovoltaic cell detecting darkening conditions.
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13 Claims
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1. A plant watering and shading device comprising:
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an elongated substantially hollow shaft having a top end and a bottom end, the top end terminating in an opening for receiving water, the bottom end terminating in a soil-penetrating spike, the spike including at least one aperture therein for allowing water to pass from the inside of the hollow shaft therethrough; a shading structure comprising at least one non-transparent panel attached at one portion thereof to a shaft attachment means; whereby with the bottom end of the shaft inserted into soil proximate a plant, water may be introduced into the top end of the shaft for dispensing through the spike to wet the soil, and the shading structure may be positioned to provide shade to the plant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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