Adjustable tree limb support

Abstract

An adjustable ground-engaging tree limb support having rustproof lightening-resistant components. A telescopically adjustable fiberglass main tube and hex shaft has a bottom pointed plastic stake having a series of vertical fins to prevent twisting. A plastic curved U-shape limb support is attached to the top of the hex shaft. A collar on the main tube having a spring loaded lever for actuating a pin that seats into one of a plurality of apertures in the hex shaft sets the desired height of the limb support.

1 . An adjustable ground-engaging tree limb support comprising: 
 a telescopically adjustable fiberglass main tube and hex shaft, a plastic stake attached to a bottom end of the main tube, the plastic stake comprising a rounded point at a bottom of the plastic stake for piercing a ground surface, a series of peripheral vertical fins around the plastic stake to prevent twisting, a horizontal plate around the plastic stake above the rounded point to limit depth of insertion of the plastic stake in a ground surface, an upwardly arched curved U-shape limb cradle attached to a top of the hex shaft, and a collar on the main tube having a spring loaded lever for actuating a pin that seats into one of a plurality of apertures in the hex shaft for setting the desired height of the tree limb support.    
   
   
       2 . The limb support of  claim 1  wherein the curved U-shape limb cradle is provided with a central opening therein as a security and stabilization feature.  
   
   
       3 . The limb support of  claim 1  wherein all parts are made from materials that will not rust and will not conduct lightning including a plastic limb cradle, an aluminum adjustment shaft, a plastic spring loaded adjustment lever with brass axle and stainless pin and spring, a fiberglass main tube, and a plastic bottom stake.  
   
   
       4 . The limb support of  claim 1  wherein the upwardly arched curved U-shaped limb support is fabricated of a plastic material in a smooth curved shape to minimize any bark scaling or tree damage when holding a limb at a supported height.