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US3975860A
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Planter and reservoir
Assignee: Plastic Omnium Zarn Inc
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Filing: 1975-08-21
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Granted: 1976-08-24
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Expires: 1995-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A planter and reservoir combination in which the reservoir is integrally molded at the bottom of the planter to support a plant supporting base.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold Harned
- 👤 William G. Hilliard
- 👤 Clayton G. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:42
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G27/00; A01G27/04; A01G9/00; A01G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A blow-molded plastic planter and reservoir comprising; a tapered shell having an upper potting medium-receiving section and a bottom water-receiving reservoir section, said upper section having an upper inturned lip and at least one circumferential radiused rib spaced from said lip, an intermediate bowl section, an outwardly extending radiused rib adjacent to said reservoir section below said intermediate bowl section adjacent to said reservoir section forming a partition-supporting internal rim, a flared base extending circumferentially in spaced vertical relation to said outwardly extending rib and at least having the same circumferential extent thereof forming an indentation between said outwardly extending rib and said flared base, at least one opening in said indentation communicating with said reservoir section beneath said partition supporting internal rim, and a partition mounted in said internal rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A blow-molded plastic planter and reservoir comprising; a tapered shell having an upper potting medium-receiving section and a bottom water-receiving reservoir section, said upper section having an upper inturned lip and at least one circumferential radiused rib spaced from said lip, an intermediate bowl section, an outwardly extending radiused rib adjacent to said reservoir section below said intermediate bowl section adjacent to said reservoir section forming a partition-supporting internal rim, a flared base extending circumferentially in spaced vertical relation to said outwardly extending rib and at least having the same circumferential extent thereof forming an indentation between said outwardly extending rib and said flared base, at least one opening in said indentation communicating with said reservoir section beneath said partition supporting internal rim, and a partition mounted in said internal rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A blow-molded plastic planter and reservoir as claimed in claim 1, said upper section having a plurality of circumferential radiused ribs in series adjacent to said inturned lip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A blow-molded plastic planter reservoir as claimed in claim 1, having a plurality of circumferentially spaced hanger-receding openings in said lip, and hanger means supported in said openings for supporting the planter and reservoir.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
A blow-molded plastic planter and reservoir as claimed in claim 1, said indentation between said base and said outwardly extending partition supporting rib having a plurality of circumferentially spaced openings for receiving water collecting on said indentation for flow into said reservoir through said indentation openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A blow-molded plastic planter and reservoir as claimed in claim 1, said tapered shell upper section having a greater thickness than said lower reservoir section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A blow-molded plastic planter and reservoir as claimed in claim 1, said partition having depending legs for engaging said flared base for supporting said partition above said reservoir section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
A blow-molded plastic planter and reservoir as claimed in claim 1, said partition having depending legs extending within said water-receiving reservoir section, said partition and said legs having openings therein whereby water may drain into said reservoir section to be absorbed by a potting medium in said potting section by wicking.
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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) | 1979-08-24 | 1980-02-23 | 1980-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-24 | 1984-02-23 | 1984-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-24 | 1988-02-23 | 1988-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |