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Combined seed planter box, packet, and container
Assignee: Ferry Morse Seed Co
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Filing: 1961-01-09
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1981-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles K Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/029; B65D75/00; B65D75/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A PLANTER BOX AND A SEED PACKET OF A CONTAINER FOR BOTH COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A PLANTER BOX HAVING A BOTTOM, FOUR SIDES, AND A LID EXTENDING BETWEEN THE SIDES OF THE INTERIOR OF THE BOX; A CONTAINER HAVING A BOTTOM, A TOP, AND TWO OPPOSITE SIDES CONNECTING THE TOP AND BOTTOM, SAID CONTAINER ADAPTED TO REMOVABLY RECEIVE THEREIN THE PLANTER BOX; THE LID OF THE PLANTER BOX BEING DISPOSED ADJACENT TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND SAID TOP OF THE CONTAINER PROVIDED WITH MEANS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND SUPPORT THE SEED PACKET WITH A PORTION OF THE FACE OF THE SEED PACKET EXPOSED TO VIEW; SAID TOP OF THE CONTAINER CHARACTERIZED AS COMPRISING TWO OVERLAPPING LAYERS OF MATERIAL AND THE UPPER LAYER BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING THERETHROUGH AND THE LOWER LAYER HAVING A PORTION EXTENDING UNDERNEATH THE OPENING THROUGH THE UPPER LAYER AND THE SEED PACKET BEING DISPOSED REMOVABLY UPON THE LOWER LAYER BELOW THE OPENING IN THE UPPER LAYER TO BE VIEWED THERETHROUGH.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |