US3800469A
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Flower pot
Assignee: T. O. Plastics Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-17
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Granted: 1974-04-02
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Expires: 1992-07-17
Abstract
Abstract Plastic flower pots are provided with drainage and aerating apertures at the juncture between the pot bottom and the tapered side wall. The side edges and top edge of these apertures are protected by an inverted U-shaped structure of tunnel-like form.
Inventors
- 👤 J Lau
- 👤 G Swedberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A flower pot including: a bottom wall, upwardly and outwardly inclined side walls encircling said bottom wall, integral therewith and extending upwardly therefrom, apertures through said walls at the juncture between, and extending into, said bottom wall and said side walls, and protective flanges extending from said side walls into said pot along opposite sides of each said aperture and upwardly from said bottom wall and a flange connecting the upper ends of said first named flanges and overlying each aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A flower pot including: a bottom wall, upwardly and outwardly inclined side walls encircling said bottom wall, integral therewith and extending upwardly therefrom, apertures through said walls at the juncture between, and extending into, said bottom wall and said side walls, and protective flanges extending from said side walls into said pot along opposite sides of each said aperture and upwardly from said bottom wall and a flange connecting the upper ends of said first named flanges and overlying each aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of Claim 1 and in which said flanges provide a generally inverted U-shaped structure extending into said pots.
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) | 1977-04-01 | 1977-10-01 | 1978-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-01 | 1981-10-01 | 1982-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-01 | 1985-10-01 | 1986-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |