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Pallet spool assembly
Assignee: Edwards Enterprises of Orlando Inc
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Filing: 1970-11-03
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1990-11-03
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a pallet spool assembly comprising a central hub having means therein whereby a plurality of spools may be stacked, a substantially planar surface surrounding the hub and adapted to support a plant-growth medium, and rim means surrounding said planar surface and being of a height sufficient to retain a plant-growth medium on said planar surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/029; A01G9/0295
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A pallet spool assembly comprising riser means, a plurality of substantially planar pallet means rotatably mounted on said riser means at spaced intervals, said pallet means being of substantially the same diameter and adapted to support a plantgrowth medium, rim means on the periphery of each pallet means and being of a height sufficient to retain a plant-growth medium on said pallet means, band means having upper and lower portions each of which engages the rims of adjacent pallet means, and at least one additional band means engaging an additional pallet rim and further overlapping and engaging said first band means at either the upper or lower portion thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A pallet spool assembly comprising riser means, a plurality of substantially planar pallet means rotatably mounted on said riser means at spaced intervals, said pallet means being of substantially the same diameter and adapted to support a plantgrowth medium, rim means on the periphery of each pallet means and being of a height sufficient to retain a plant-growth medium on said pallet means, band means having upper and lower portions each of which engages the rims of adjacent pallet means, and at least one additional band means engaging an additional pallet rim and further overlapping and engaging said first band means at either the upper or lower portion thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
A pallet spool assembly comprising riser means, a plurality of substantially planar pallet means rotatably mounted on said riser means at spaced intervals, said pallet means being of substantially the same diameter and adapted to support a plant-growth medium, rim means on the periphery of each pallet means and being of a height sufficient to retain a plant-growth medium on said pallet means, band means having upper and lower portions each of which engages the rims of adjacent pallet means, and at least one additional band means engaging an additional pallet rim and further overlapping and engaging said first band means at either the upper or lower portion thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
A pallet spool assembly comprising riser means, a plurality of substantially planar pallet means rotatably mounted on said riser means at spaced intervals, said pallet means being of substantially the same diameter and adapted to support a plant-growth medium, rim means on the periphery of each pallet means and being of a height sufficient to retain a plant-growth medium on said pallet means, band means having upper and lower portions each of which engages the rims of adjacent pallet means, and at least one additional band means engaging an additional pallet rim and further overlapping and engaging said first band means at either the upper or lower portion thereof.
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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) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |