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US3867788A
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Plant carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-05-29
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A carrier is disclosed herein for holding a plant and its soil that includes an open-ended enclosure having a bottom integrally formed at its peripheral edge with an upwardly projecting continuous sidewall diverging outwardly from the bottom and terminating in a reverse curl so to provide a rounded lip about the top of the sidewall. Pairs of holes are formed in the lip in spaced apart relationship for receiving wire hangers and the bottom is formed with area of reduced thickness for selective opening constituting drainage holes.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Mickelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/04; A47G7/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
224 words
A plant carrier for holding a growing plant and its supporting soil comprising: an enclosure having a flat bottom and an integral sidewall projecting upward and outward from the peripheral edge of said bottom; said sidewall terminating at its free end in a reverse curled lip having a rounded peripheral edge defining a central opening leading into the interior of said enclosure; said sidewall further having a predetermined geometric shape in horizontal cross section; reinforcement means integrally formed in said bottom so as to radiate outwardly to said sidewall for rigidizing said enclosure; attachment means for said enclosure comprising at least three pairs of openings arranged in fixed spaced apart relationship about said lip and a hanging wire system comprising at least three wires having loops trained through said holes for hanging said enclosure in a hanging mode of utilization; said attachment means is disposed within the inner curve of said reverse curled lip comprising a stiffening rib extending transversely across said lip and further being disposed between each pair of said attachment means openings; a plurality of stand-offs integrally formed in said bottom for supporting said enclosure in a standing mode of utilization; a drainage means for said enclosure comprising a plurality of bottom portions of reduced thickness adapted to be severed from said bottom to leave a plurality of drainage holes therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
224 words
A plant carrier for holding a growing plant and its supporting soil comprising: an enclosure having a flat bottom and an integral sidewall projecting upward and outward from the peripheral edge of said bottom; said sidewall terminating at its free end in a reverse curled lip having a rounded peripheral edge defining a central opening leading into the interior of said enclosure; said sidewall further having a predetermined geometric shape in horizontal cross section; reinforcement means integrally formed in said bottom so as to radiate outwardly to said sidewall for rigidizing said enclosure; attachment means for said enclosure comprising at least three pairs of openings arranged in fixed spaced apart relationship about said lip and a hanging wire system comprising at least three wires having loops trained through said holes for hanging said enclosure in a hanging mode of utilization; said attachment means is disposed within the inner curve of said reverse curled lip comprising a stiffening rib extending transversely across said lip and further being disposed between each pair of said attachment means openings; a plurality of stand-offs integrally formed in said bottom for supporting said enclosure in a standing mode of utilization; a drainage means for said enclosure comprising a plurality of bottom portions of reduced thickness adapted to be severed from said bottom to leave a plurality of drainage holes therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein: said enclosure is composed of plastic material whereby said portions of reduced thickness may be readily severed from surrounding plastic material.
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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |