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Composition for supporting and extending the life of cut flowers
Assignee: Tufflite Plastics Inc
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Filing: 1958-06-23
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Granted: 1961-09-19
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Expires: 1978-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Linnolt Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:08
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G5/00; A01G5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A COMPOSITION FOR SUPPORTING CUT FLOWERS IN A CONTAINER IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER THAT COMPRISES EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE OF A DENSITY OF AROUND 1 TO 2 POUNDS PER CUBIC FOOT AND A CELL SIZE OF AROUND 0.01 TO 0.1 INCH, THE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE BEING IN TH FORM OF CUT PARTICLES HAVING A SIZE OF AROUND 1 TO 5 INCHES IN LENGTH, 1/4 TO 3/4 INCH IN WIDTH AND 1/8 TO 1/4 INCH IN THICKNESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A COMPOSITION FOR SUPPORTING CUT FLOWERS IN A CONTAINER IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER THAT COMPRISES EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE OF A DENSITY OF AROUND 1 TO 2 POUNDS PER CUBIC FOOT AND A CELL SIZE OF AROUND 0.01 TO 0.1 INCH, THE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE BEING IN TH FORM OF CUT PARTICLES HAVING A SIZE OF AROUND 1 TO 5 INCHES IN LENGTH, 1/4 TO 3/4 INCH IN WIDTH AND 1/8 TO 1/4 INCH IN THICKNESS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A COMPOSITION FOR SUPPORTING CUT FLOWERS IN A CONTAINER IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER WHICH COMPOSITION COMPRISES AROUND 90 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE CUTTINGS THE PARTICLES OF WHICH ARE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 BY 1/2 INCHES, ABOUT 3 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF CANE SUGAR, ABOUT 3 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND ABOUT 4 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
A COMPOSITION FOR SUPPORTING CUT FLOWERS IN A CONTAINER IN THE PRESENCE OF WATER WHICH COMPOSITION COMPRISES AROUND 90 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE CUTTINGS THE PARTICLES OF WHICH ARE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 BY 1/2 INCHES, ABOUT 3 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF CANE SUGAR, ABOUT 3 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND ABOUT 4 PARTS BY WEIGHT OF DIAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1964-09-18 | 1965-03-20 | 1965-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-09-18 | 1969-03-20 | 1969-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-09-18 | 1973-03-20 | 1973-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |