US3618260A
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Weed-inhibiting and watering attachment device for potted plants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-02
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A SUBSTANTIALLY RIGID, THIN, PLATE-LIKE DEVICE HAVING CENTRAL OPENING FOR PASSAGE OF A PLANT STEM AND HAVING A SHORT FRUSTO-CONICAL CENTER PORTION ADAPTED TO BE FRICTIONFITTED WITHIN THE UPPER END OF HE POT FOR ATACHING THE DEVICE IN PLACE, IS DESCRIBED. THE BOTTOM OF THE FRUSTOCONICAL PORTION, IN ADDITION TO THE CENTRAL PLANT STEM OPENING, IS PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF SIDEWARDLY-EXTENDING OPENINGS PERMITTING THE FLOW OF WATER THERETHROUGH WHILE AT THE SAME TIME MINIMIZING THE POSSIBILITY OF WEED GROWTH. THE FRUSTO-CONICAL CENTER PORTION MERGES INTO A PERIPHERAL EXTENSION PORTION OPERATIVE TO COLLECT RAIN AND OR SPRINKLER WATER FOR MOISTENING THE POT SOIL.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert T Convey Jr
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 09:03
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G27/00; A01G27/006; A01G13/00; A01G13/30; A01G13/31
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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) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |