Dripper Gripper

Abstract

A water line support device includes a pair of stakes that extend perpendicularly downward from a horizontal support member and a plurality of water line retention mechanisms that may be positioned on the top or bottom side of the horizontal member. In simple form, the plurality of integral retention mechanisms have a recessed channel that is oriented parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the horizontal member. The horizontal member has a top side and a bottom side connected on opposite sides of a middle support such that the top side, middle support and bottom side form an I-beam configuration when viewed as a cross section of the horizontal member. The middle support can be reinforced or braced with diagonal supports that also are connected to and support the top side and the bottom side of the horizontal member. A logo can be added to the horizontal support member.

What we claim is: 
     
         1 . A support device comprising:
 a horizontal support member with a top and a bottom;   at least one stake connected to and extending from the bottom of the horizontal support member; and   at least one retention mechanism sized to receive and secure a drip line and located in the horizontal support member.   
     
     
         2 . The support device of  claim 1  wherein each stake has an elongated member with a pointed distal end that is adapted to penetrate a ground surface. 
     
     
         3 . The support device of  claim 2  wherein each elongated member has a least one projected member disposed toward the distal end wherein the at least one projected member increases the frictional engagement of each elongated member of each stake. 
     
     
         4 . The support device of  claim 3  wherein the at least one projected member further comprises a first projected member and a second projected member and wherein the first projected member and the second projected member are each connected to the elongated member so as to create an x pattern cross-section of the stake. 
     
     
         5 . The support device of  claim 1  wherein the at least one retention mechanism further comprises a recessed channel having a partially complete circle with an entrance way and wherein the recessed channel is accessible by an aperture on the top of the horizontal member. 
     
     
         6 . The support device of  claim 5  wherein the entrance way of the recessed channel further comprises a pair of curved members biased towards each other. 
     
     
         7 . The support device of  claim 6  having two integral retention mechanisms in the horizontal support member. 
     
     
         8 . The support device of  claim 6  having a plurality of integral retention mechanisms in the horizontal support member. 
     
     
         9 . A support device comprising:
 a horizontal support member with a top side and a bottom side connected on opposite sides of a middle support such that the top side, middle support, and bottom side form an i-beam configuration;   a first stake and a second stake, each connected to and extending from the bottom of the horizontal support member spaced apart so as to trifurcate the horizontal support member into a first third portion, a second third portion and a middle third portion between the first third portion and the second third portion;   a first integral retention mechanism sized to receive and secure a drip line and located in the first third portion of the horizontal support member; and   a second integral retention mechanism size to receive and secure a drip line and located in the second third portion of the horizontal support member.   
     
     
         10 . The support device of  claim 9  wherein the horizontal support member is braced with diagonal supports. 
     
     
         11 . The support device of  claim 9  further comprising a logo placed on the middle support of the horizontal support member. 
     
     
         12 . The support device of  claim 9  wherein the top surface of the horizontal member has a striking surface texture located opposite the first and second stakes. 
     
     
         13 . The support device of  claim 9  wherein the stakes each has an elongated member with a pointed distal end that is adapted to penetrate a ground surface. 
     
     
         14 . The support device of  claim 9  wherein the at least one retention mechanism further comprises a recessed channel having a partially complete circle with an entrance way and wherein the recessed channel is accessible by an aperture on the top of the horizontal member. 
     
     
         15 . The support device of  claim 14  wherein the entrance way of the recessed channel further comprises a pair of curved members biased towards each other. 
     
     
         16 . A support device comprising:
 a body formed with a water line receiving aperture and having a reinforced surface; and   a pair of stakes connected to and extending away from the body and which are substantially parallel and spaced apart to define a channel with an inner edge.   
     
     
         17 . The support device of  claim 16  further comprising a reinforced rail that extends along the inner edge of the channel and along an inner surface of each stake. 
     
     
         18 . The support device of  claim 16  wherein the reinforced surface of the body has a top textured surface. 
     
     
         19 . The support device of  claim 16  wherein the stakes are formed with pointed tips to facilitate the placement of the stakes into the ground, and having barbs extending from the stakes and positioned to inhibit removal of the stakes from the ground. 
     
     
         20 . The support device of  claim 16  wherein the stakes can flex at the body to an opening position to facilitate the placement of the water line within the receiving aperture of the support device.