Multipurpose, Adjustable, Portable Stand

Abstract

A multi-faceted multi-task system for horticultural adaptations including water dispersion and irrigation, animal and plant/crop protection, and plant shading, which allows a user to operate an irrigation system or a radial misting apparatus while using a tarp for shade and construct a fence to create an animal control zone. The present device features a telescoping main pole that can be adjusted to different heights to fit any situation. The device is highly portable as it can be folded up onto itself and carried to a destination by hand and provides water dispersion for irrigation and temperature control, while offering users the opportunity to construct a shade and/or animal control zone. A ball containment system for athletic activities.

Claims

1. A multipurpose fluid dispersion unit comprising: a telescoping pole mechanism comprising an upper portion and a lower portion wherein the upper portion diameter is of larger diameter than the lower portion diameter; a bracket; a set of male connectors; a set of male connectors; a base mechanism; a sprinkler apparatus; a water pressure reducer mechanism; a leader hose apparatus; a fence apparatus; and, a shade cloth apparatus.

2. The multipurpose fluid dispersion unit of claim 1 wherein the telescoping pole mechanism comprises an upper pole portion and a lower pole portion wherein the lower pole portion is smaller than the upper pole portion to allow the smaller portion to fit inside the larger portion of the pole mechanism allowing for height adjustments.

3. The multipurpose fluid dispersion of claim 1 wherein the telescoping pole mechanism further comprises at least one aperture in the upper portion of the pole mechanism and a push pin mechanism in the lower portion, wherein the push pin mechanism depresses to fit snuggly into the corresponding apertures in the upper portion of the telescoping pole mechanism.

4. The multipurpose fluid dispersion of claim 1 wherein the entire telescoping pole mechanism is constructed of materials selected from the group consisting of composites, metal alloys, carbon fiber, metallic material, plastic, polymers.

5. The multipurpose, collapsible, and portable fluid dispersion unit of claim 1, wherein the bracket is constructed of materials selected from the group consisting of composites, metal alloys, carbon fiber, metallic material, plastic, polymers.

6. The multipurpose, collapsible, and portable fluid dispersion unit of claim 1 further comprising a shade cloth apparatus wherein the shade cloth apparatus is secured with a fastener mechanism to the telescoping pole mechanism.

7. The multipurpose, collapsible, and portable fluid dispersion unit of claim 6 wherein the shade cloth apparatus may be selected from the group consisting of polymer, rubberized, composite, metal and alloy.

8. The multipurpose, collapsible, and portable fluid dispersion unit of claim 1 further comprising a fence apparatus wherein the fence apparatus is secured with a fastener mechanism to the telescoping pole mechanism.

9. The multipurpose, collapsible, and portable fluid dispersion unit of claim 1 wherein the sprinkler apparatus is interchangeable comprising either a wobbler sprinkler apparatus or a ticker sprinkler apparatus.

10. The multipurpose, collapsible, and portable fluid dispersion unit of claim 1 wherein the male and female hardware are in communication through the bracket, with the female hardware on either the top or bottom of the bracket and the male hardware on the opposing side of the bracket, allowing for application of the sprinkler apparatus and the leader hose apparatus on either the top or bottom of the present apparatus.

11. The multipurpose, collapsible, and portable fluid dispersion unit of claim 1 wherein the base mechanism consists of at least one aperture and weep hole for reception of the telescoping pole mechanism.

12. The multipurpose, collapsible, and portable fluid dispersion unit of claim 1 further comprising a wobbler sprinkler apparatus and leader hose apparatus for inverted water application.

13. A multipurpose horticulture apparatus comprising: a telescoping pole mechanism comprising a first section, a second section, a third section and a fourth section wherein the first section diameter is of smaller diameter than the second section diameter, the second section diameter is larger than the third section diameter, and the third section diameter is smaller than the fourth section diameter; a bracket; male and female hardware; a base mechanism; a sprinkler apparatus; a water pressure reducer mechanism; a leader hose apparatus; a fence apparatus; and, a shade cloth apparatus.

14. The multipurpose horticulture apparatus of claim 13 further comprising a first section comprising at least one aperture, a second section comprising at least one aperture, a third section with at least one push pin, and a fourth section comprising at least one aperture.

15. A multipurpose horticulture apparatus comprising: a bracket; a water pressure reducer mechanism; male and female hardware; a leader hose; and, a sprinkler apparatus.

16. The multipurpose horticulture apparatus of claim 15 wherein the bracket is in communication with either a wooden post or a metal cylindrical pole and is secured using hardware.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0048] FIG. 1 illustrates a telescoping pole and bracket integrating water pressure reducer, wobbler sprinkler and water leader hose for upward water application.

[0049] FIG. 2 illustrates a telescoping pole and bracket integrating ticker sprinkler and leader hose.

[0050] FIG. 3 illustrates a telescoping pole and bracket integrating ticker sprinkler and leader hose shown with dashed lines to illustrate only the post apparatus.

[0051] FIG. 4 illustrates a telescoping pole and bracket integrating ticker sprinkler and leader hose shown with dashed lines to illustrate only the bracket.

[0052] FIG. 5 illustrates a telescoping pole displaying base apertures and bracket apertures of various sizes.

[0053] FIG. 6 illustrates a telescoping pole side view displaying bracket apertures.

[0054] FIG. 7 illustrates a telescoping pole side view displaying opposing bracket apertures view.

[0055] FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of one embodiment a telescoping pole to connected to a base, wherein the telescoping pole is hollow and includes a base weep hole in center and remaining base holes used for attachment of unit.

[0056] FIG. 9 illustrates a bottom view of one embodiment of a telescoping pole viewing center weep hole and remaining base holes used for attachment of unit.

[0057] FIG. 10 illustrates an additional embodiment of a telescoping pole in which the base and upper post separate by means of push pin or similar mechanism which affords for transportability of the upper post, bracket and sprinkler to different base location.

[0058] FIG. 11 illustrates an additional embodiment of a telescoping pole in which height of upper post can elevate or lower by telescopic means or similar by utilizing push pin methodology or similar.

[0059] FIG. 12 illustrates an additional embodiment of a telescoping pole integrating a net or similar apparatus so as to form boundary, border, containment or similar.

[0060] FIG. 13 illustrates an isometric view of one embodiment of a bracket displaying apertures and hardware integration aperture.

[0061] FIG. 14 illustrates a side view of one embodiment of a bracket displaying apertures and hardware integration aperture.

[0062] FIG. 15 illustrates a top view of an embodiment of a bracket displaying apertures and hardware integration aperture.

[0063] FIG. 16 illustrates a bottom view of an embodiment of a bracket displaying apertures and hardware integration aperture.

[0064] FIG. 17 illustrates a front view of an embodiment of a bracket displaying apertures and hardware integration aperture.

[0065] FIG. 18 illustrates a rear view of an embodiment of a bracket displaying apertures and hardware integration aperture.

[0066] FIG. 19 illustrates one embodiment of a bracket mechanism displaying integration of hardware for upwardly mounted sprinkler applications.

[0067] FIG. 20 illustrates a Telescoping pole and bracket integrating wobbler sprinkler and water leader hose for inverted water application.

[0068] FIG. 21 Bracket integrating water pressure reducer, wobbler sprinkler and water leader hose for upward water application displayed on a wooden post.

[0069] FIG. 22 Bracket integrating water pressure reducer, wobbler sprinkler and water leader hose for upward water application displayed on a metal cylindrical post.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0070] The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of presently preferred embodiments of the invention and does not represent the only forms in which the instant invention may be construed and/or utilized. However, it is to be understood that the same or equivalent functions may be accomplished by different embodiments and are also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the invention. The multipurpose horticultural, agricultural and sports adjustable, collapsible and portable stand may be referred to as the system.

[0071] The system is designed to uniquely satisfy three (3) critical criteria as a horticultural, agricultural and/or sport system, that includes being wholly collapsible, portable, adjustable and simultaneously multipurpose. First, the system is designed to be collapsible in order to afford the user ease of transport and storage, while fitting into a minimal area. In one embodiment, the telescopic pole may be fully lowered to approximately 7 to fully heightened approximately 10, may utilize a push pin mechanism to move up and down in order to achieve precise height, direction and/or location requirements.

[0072] Second, the system is designed to be portable in order to allow the unit to be transferred to a specific location as it relates to satisfying a unique need within that environment in a timely and cost efficient manner. Of great importance here, the system can be specific and customized into an environment; hence, the system is a practical and efficient means to save time and ultimately costs.

[0073] Third the instant system is designed to be adjustable in numerous embodiments, including heightening requirements as it relates to irrigation and water distribution, shade protection and/or fencing height related to an asset deterrent barrier. The means by which the height is adjusted is a push pin mechanism and/or hand tightening bolt device or key slot connector if utilizing an aluminum profile channel pipe as the upper main post. The push pin is engaged by a single finger to a fully lowered through fully heightened position or single hand to loosen and/or tighten the hardware associated with the key slot connector in order to increase or decrease pressure in order to increase or decrease post height. In one embodiment, the lowered height may range from approximately 7, 8, 9 and fully heightened may reach approximately 10 or more.

[0074] The ability to easily and rapidly exchange out the sprinkler apparatus of the instant system affords the user to customize the individual system to meet and satisfy their specific needs and requirements expeditiously. In the instant system, the telescoping pole may possess varying intended purposes and directives, relative to irrigation, deer fence and/or shade cloth uses and/or attachment variances in order to obtain angle, height and/or tool application attachment advantages and/or uses such as, but in no way limited to video cameras, picture cameras, lightening detection devices, lights, motion detection devices, boundary/perimeter sensor devices, radar, weather sensing devices. Herein, a list of exemplary telescoping pole designs and configurations, not to be construed as limiting, that may serve to satisfy a matrix of irrigation, deer fence and/or shade cloth requirements is as follows: [0075] 1. Deer Fencemultiple hooks integrated into the telescoping pole by means of fabrication, welding and/or hardware such as, but in no way limited to, nuts, bolts and/or hand tightening devices. [0076] 2. Irrigationmale and female threaded connectors integrated into the telescoping pole to adequately receive various sprinkler heads and water sources such as, but in no way limited to, a typical garden hose, pvc pipe, steel pipe, copper pipe. The means to integrate the aforementioned connectors into the telescoping pole will be by fabrication, welding and/or hardware such as, but in no way limited to, nuts, bolts and/or hose clamps. [0077] 3. Shade ClothA threaded rod of approximately with a washer to properly receive and suspend a shade cloth by means of typical grommets. The means to secure the shade cloth's grommet to the threaded rod will be, but in no way limited to, an appropriately sized wing nut.

[0078] The below list represents, but is not limited to, the matrix of telescoping pole design variations to satisfy single, dual and tri-system configurations as follows: [0079] 1. Deer Fence [0080] 2. Irrigation [0081] 3. Shade Cloth [0082] 4. Deer Fence and/or Irrigation [0083] 5. Deer Fence and/or Shade Cloth [0084] 6. Irrigation and/or Shade Cloth [0085] 7. Deer Fence and/or Irrigation and/or Shade Cloth

[0086] Each of the following telescoping pole designs will be designed and constructed to satisfy change of direction layouts such as corners and other varying degree angles.

[0087] FIG. 1 illustrates one viewpoint of the present apparatus's telescoping pole 26, bracket 12, integrating water pressure reducer 30, wobbler sprinkler and water leader hose for upward water application 10. In one embodiment, the telescoping pole comprises an upper section 26 and a lower section 28. The bracket 12 is in communication with the upper section of the telescoping pole 26 which is in communication with the bottom section 28 which in turn is in communication with the base 16. The bracket 12 is designed to receive different types of system heads like a wobbler sprinkler head 20 and a ticker sprinkler head 24.

[0088] The bracket 12 is also designed to receive a water leader hose 18. The bracket 12 is L-shaped with one side in communication with the upper section of the telescoping pole 14, and the perpendicular side extending outward parallel to the ground. The bracket 12 is secured using removable hardware to ensure the attachments stay in place. The wobbler sprinkler 20 is in communication with the bracket 12.

[0089] In some embodiments, the bracket may be moulded as a solid single piece of material capable of receiving various size sprinkler heads and various size hose fittings. In further metallic embodiments, die-casting and forging may be utilized as means of manufacturing. In additional embodiments featuring polymeric members, injection molding or extrusion or other such methods may be utilized. Moreover, in composite embodiments, for example in use of materials such as carbon fibre, weaving techniques may be utilize.

[0090] FIGS. 2-4 illustrate various viewpoints of the present apparatus's telescoping pole, bracket, integrating water pressure reducer 30, ticker sprinkler and water leader hose for upward water application 22. The ticker sprinkler 24 is in communication with the bracket 12.

[0091] FIGS. 5-7 illustrate various viewpoints of the present apparatus's telescoping pole 14 and base 16 with FIG. 6 illustrating a front view and FIG. 7 illustrating a rear view. The figures illustrate one embodiment of the telescoping pole comprising two sections; an upper section 26 which fits within the lower section 28. The upper section 26 comprises at least one aperture 27. The base 16 also comprises at least one aperture 32. Both sections are constructed of a metal alloy that is strong and light enough to be portable.

[0092] FIGS. 8-9 illustrate various viewpoints of the present apparatus's base 16, with FIG. 8 illustrating a top view and FIG. 9 illustrating a bottom view. The figures illustrate a top view of the hollow telescoping pole 14 with a view down to the base weep hole 30 in the center and at least one aperture 32, spaced equidistant apart around the perimeter of the base, used for securing of telescoping pole 14. The figures also show the bottom view of center weep hole 34 and at least one aperture 32.

[0093] FIGS. 10-11 illustrate various viewpoints of the present apparatus's telescoping pole 14, bracket 12 and base 16, with FIG. 10 illustrating a front view and FIG. 11 illustrating a rear view. In one embodiment, the telescoping pole comprises a first section 36, a second section 38, a third section 40, and a fourth section 42 to illustrate the versatility in height that can be achieved by lowering or raising each section within the telescoping pole. The first section 36 is in communication with the bracket 12. The first section 36 is also in communication with the second section 38 by fitting within the second section 38. The first section 36 comprises at least one aperture, wherein the apertures are spaced equidistant apart. The third section 40 is in communication with the second section 38 by fitting within the second section 38. The second section 38 comprises at least one aperture, wherein two or more apertures are spaced equidistant apart. The third section 40 comprises at least one push pin mechanism. The third section 40 is in communication with the fourth section 42 by fitting within the fourth section 42. The fourth section 42 is in communication with the base 16.

[0094] FIG. 12 illustrates one embodiment of the telescoping pole 14 supporting a tarp or other protective mechanism 39. The tarp is in communication with the telescoping pole 14. In one embodiment, the tarp is comprised of two sections, a top section 41 and a bottom section 42.

[0095] FIGS. 13-18 illustrate various viewpoints of one embodiment of a bracket member 12 with FIG. 14 illustrating a side view, FIG. 15 illustrating a top view, FIG. 16 illustrating a bottom view, FIG. 17 illustrating a front view and FIG. 18 illustrating a rear view. The bracket forms a right angel with one side in communication with the telescoping pole 46 and the perpendicular side extending outward parallel to the ground 44. The bracket comprises at least one large aperture 48 on side 44 and at least one aperture 50 on side 46 which is in communication with the telescoping pole.

[0096] FIG. 19 illustrates one viewpoint of the bracket 12 in one embodiment with the ability to receive hardware via the large aperture 48. In said embodiment, aperture 48 is in communication with male hardware 52 via the top of side 44 and in communication with female hardware 54 via the bottom of side 44.

[0097] FIG. 20 illustrates another viewpoint of the present apparatus's telescoping pole, bracket, integrating water pressure reducer 30, wobbler sprinkler and water leader hose for inverted water application 56. In one embodiment, the bracket 12 is in communication with the upper portion of the telescoping pole 26 which in communication with the bottom portion 28 which in turn is in communication with the base 16. The bracket 12 is designed to receive different types of system heads like a wobbler sprinkler head 20 and a ticker sprinkler head 24 via the bottom of bracket side 44 using male hardware 52. The bracket is also designed to receive a water leader hose 18 via the top of bracket side 44 using female hardware 54.

[0098] FIG. 21 illustrates another embodiment of the present apparatus's bracket, integrating water pressure reducer 30, wobbler sprinkler and water leader hose for upward water application 58. In the present embodiment, the bracket 12 is in communication with a wooden post 50. The bracket 12 is secured using removable hardware to ensure the attachments stay in place. The wobbler sprinkler 20 is in communication with the bracket 12.

[0099] FIG. 22 illustrates another embodiment of the present apparatus's bracket, integrating water pressure reducer 30, wobbler sprinkler and water leader hose for upward water application 62. In the present embodiment, the bracket 12 is in communication with a metal cylindrical post 64. The bracket 12 is secured using removable hardware to ensure the attachments stay in place. The wobbler sprinkler 20 is in communication with the bracket 12.

[0100] In a further embodiment, instead of utilizing a singular base 16 structure, the lower portion may be constructed of four (4) retractable base legs and the telescopic pole, which may utilize a push pin mechanism to fold up/down in order to become a uniform parallel unit or by means of an aluminum profile channel post utilizing a nut or corresponding key slot connector in order to achieve precise height, direction and/or location requirements. Thus, the system is designed to be collapsible in order to afford the user ease of transport and storage, while fitting into a minimal area.

[0101] Furthermore, the value associated with the ability to easily, rapidly and precisely adjust the telescoping post height and easily, rapidly is of great value and may be applied to yet to be determined uses and industries. The ability to integrate multiple embodiments of the telescoping post is not limited to the horticulture, agriculture, viticulture, landscaping and/or sports industries, but will be applied in other industries where the described telescoping posts are coupled with the ability to rapidly, easily and precisely integrate varying end user specific telescoping poles such as, but not limited to those used with video cameras, picture cameras, lightening detection devices, lights, motion detection devices, boundary/perimeter sensor devices, radar, weather sensing devices.

[0102] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of this versatile system in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the system that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

[0103] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the system in detail, it is to be understood that the system is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The system is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0104] These together with other objects of the system, along with the various features of novelty, which characterize the system, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the system, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the system.