US3685204A
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Decorative plant totem
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-05
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A support for vining house plants including a base section having frangible leg portions disposed in a pot and one or more upstanding hollow totem sections with perforated exterior walls to allow the roots on the stems of the plant to penetrate through the perforations and receive nourishment from water and soluble plant food stored in the totem unit. As the plant grows taller additional totem sections may be added and a removable decorative cover is provided for the top end of the top section. The base section is a cross in cross section and provides maximum strength while occupying a minimum of space. The totem unit may have any desired design including an upstanding pole, a sphere or be shaped like a bird or animal. The sphere-shaped unit may include two semi-spherical members to provide access into the interior of the unit and also include an annular watering trough having openings in communication with the interior of the sphere. Typically a fern totem is provided for growing house plants and eventually it will rot off in the soil in the pot thereby ruining the plant. This type of a support does not provide any moisture or nutrients for the plant to feed upon as it grows.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell L O'harra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:58
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/12; A01G9/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A plant totem comprising, a base section adapted to be positioned in a container, an upstanding totem section operatively secured to said base section, said totem section being spherical in shape and including a pair of interconnected semi-spherical sections and being at least partially hollow on the interior and having an exterior wall surface including openings in communication with the interior through which plant roots may extend to feed upon nutrients adapted to be placed in the interior of said totem section, and a watering trough formed in the outer surface of said spherical totem adjacent its top and including openings communicating with the hollow interior.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A plant totem comprising, a base section adapted to be positioned in a container, an upstanding totem section operatively secured to said base section, said totem section being spherical in shape and including a pair of interconnected semi-spherical sections and being at least partially hollow on the interior and having an exterior wall surface including openings in communication with the interior through which plant roots may extend to feed upon nutrients adapted to be placed in the interior of said totem section, and a watering trough formed in the outer surface of said spherical totem adjacent its top and including openings communicating with the hollow interior.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
A plant totem comprising, a base section adapted to be positioned in a container, said base section including a plurality of spaced apart downwardly extending supporting legs adapted to engage the bottom of a container, each of said legs including a plurality of vertically disposed frangible portions adapted to be selectively broken off to give the desired height for the base section in a container, an upstanding totem section operatively secured to said base section, and said totem section being at least partially hollow on the interior and having an exterior wall surface including openings in communication with the interior through which plant roots may extend to feed upon nutrients adapted to be placed in the interior of said totem section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
A plant totem comprising, a base section adapted to be positioned in a container, said base section including a plurality of spaced apart downwardly extending supporting legs adapted to engage the bottom of a container, each of said legs including a plurality of vertically disposed frangible portions adapted to be selectively broken off to give the desired height for the base section in a container, an upstanding totem section operatively secured to said base section, and said totem section being at least partially hollow on the interior and having an exterior wall surface including openings in communication with the interior through which plant roots may extend to feed upon nutrients adapted to be placed in the interior of said totem section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein said totem member is substantially uniform in transverse cross section throughout its length.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein said totem member is further defined as being rectangular in cross section and substantially hollow throughout its length thereby providing exterior walls with said openings in each of said walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein the upper end of said totem includes a removable cover member over a top opening in communication with said hollow interior.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein said totem member includes a plurality of detachable totem sections with said cover member being on the top end of said top section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 6 wherein said top section includes connecting means telescopically received in the top open end of the adjacent lower section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein said plurality of supporting legs comprise a lower portion of said base section and an upstanding upper portion is provided which is cross shaped in cross section with outwardly radiating elements.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 8 wherein said outwardly radiating elements have a concave outwardly exterior edge thereby providing a maximum of space around the base unit.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |