US3298133A
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Plant starting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-07
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1985-07-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton A Courtright
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 16:45
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G13/00; A01G13/20; A01G13/28; A01G27/00; A01G27/04; A01G27/06; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/029; A01G9/0291
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A PLANT STARTING DEVICE COMPRISING AN OPEN-TOPPED CONTAINER FOR A LIQUID, A PERFORATED PLATE WHICH IS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED ON THE CONTAINER SO AS TO EXTEND ACROSS THE INTERIOR OF THE SAME AT A LEVEL IN THE UPPER SECTION OF THE CONTAINER BELOW ITS TOP OPENING, A PAD OF MOISTURE ABSORBENT MATERIAL WHICH IS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED ON THE PLATE BELOW SAID OPENING, AND WHICH HAS A CAPILLARY WICK DEPENDING THEREFROM INTO THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CONTAINER BELOW THE PLATE, FOR IMMERSION IN THE LIQUID, A THIN, PLIABLE TRANSPARENT AIR-IMPERMEABLE FILM STRETCHED ACROSS THE TOP OPENING OF THE CONTAINER, TO CLOSE THE SAME, AND A REMOVABLE HOLD-DOWN RING DETACHABLY ENGAGED ABOUT THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER WITH THE FILM RELEASABLY CLAMPED THEREBETWEEN, SAID RING BEING OPEN SUBSTANTIALLY ACROSS ITS TOP AND BOTTOM ENDS TO ENABLE THE PAD TO BE VIEWED THROUGH THE TRANSPARENT FILM, AND OF SUFFICIENT DEPTH AND OPEN WIDTH FROM END TO END TO PROVIDE LATERAL SUPPORT FOR A BED OF PLANTING EARTH ON THE PAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A PLANT STARTING DEVICE COMPRISING AN OPEN-TOPPED CONTAINER FOR A LIQUID, A PERFORATED PLATE WHICH IS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED ON THE CONTAINER SO AS TO EXTEND ACROSS THE INTERIOR OF THE SAME AT A LEVEL IN THE UPPER SECTION OF THE CONTAINER BELOW ITS TOP OPENING, A PAD OF MOISTURE ABSORBENT MATERIAL WHICH IS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED ON THE PLATE BELOW SAID OPENING, AND WHICH HAS A CAPILLARY WICK DEPENDING THEREFROM INTO THE LOWER SECTION OF THE CONTAINER BELOW THE PLATE, FOR IMMERSION IN THE LIQUID, A THIN, PLIABLE TRANSPARENT AIR-IMPERMEABLE FILM STRETCHED ACROSS THE TOP OPENING OF THE CONTAINER, TO CLOSE THE SAME, AND A REMOVABLE HOLD-DOWN RING DETACHABLY ENGAGED ABOUT THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER WITH THE FILM RELEASABLY CLAMPED THEREBETWEEN, SAID RING BEING OPEN SUBSTANTIALLY ACROSS ITS TOP AND BOTTOM ENDS TO ENABLE THE PAD TO BE VIEWED THROUGH THE TRANSPARENT FILM, AND OF SUFFICIENT DEPTH AND OPEN WIDTH FROM END TO END TO PROVIDE LATERAL SUPPORT FOR A BED OF PLANTING EARTH ON THE PAD.
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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |