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Support collar assembly for flower pots and the like
Assignee: Hanson House Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-25
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Granted: 1977-03-29
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Expires: 1995-04-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed to a novel support collar assembly which is designed, primarily, to fill a need for a simple, reliable and economical way of suspending and supporting standard flower pots, and the like, within any one of a series of larger-diametered containers, or within deeper (i.e., taller) containers.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack D. Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:32
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
In combination with a container having an outer marginal flange adjacent to the upper edge thereof and having a central vertical axis, a support collar assembly comprising: a support collar member adaptable to be attached immediately below the flange of said container; and a hanger assembly including a plurality of spaced mounting means each of which are pivotally attached to said support collar member and a plurality of hanger members each of which are affixed to each one of said plurality of mounting means, said hanger members each being rotatable about on an axis generally parallel to said container axis said support collar member in an arc of approximately 180°, said hanger members extending upwardly and outwardly with respect to said support collar member, each said hanger member terminating in a cantilevered support arm having a free end adaptable to be supported on a larger outer container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
In combination with a container having an outer marginal flange adjacent to the upper edge thereof and having a central vertical axis, a support collar assembly comprising: a support collar member adaptable to be attached immediately below the flange of said container; and a hanger assembly including a plurality of spaced mounting means each of which are pivotally attached to said support collar member and a plurality of hanger members each of which are affixed to each one of said plurality of mounting means, said hanger members each being rotatable about on an axis generally parallel to said container axis said support collar member in an arc of approximately 180°, said hanger members extending upwardly and outwardly with respect to said support collar member, each said hanger member terminating in a cantilevered support arm having a free end adaptable to be supported on a larger outer container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The support collar assembly of claim 1 wherein said support collar member is formed of a resilient metal and is split vertically at one section so as to insure easy spreadability of said support collar member upon securement to said flanged container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The support collar assembly of claim 1 in which both said mounting means and said hanger members of said hanger assembly are integrally formed from a generally cylindrical rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The support collar assembly of claim 3 wherein one of said mounting means and one of said hanger members are integral with each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The support assembly of claim 4 wherein each of said mounting means is loosely fitted with respect to said support collar member whereby each of said mounting means can be moved manually along the circumference of said support collar member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The support collar assembly of claim 1 in which the free end of said cantilevered support arm is provided with a downwardly curved hook portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The support collar assembly of claim 1 wherein each said mounting means consists of a ring-shaped hook section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The support collar assembly of claim 7 wherein each said ring-shaped hook section is oversized with respect to said support collar member whereby said mounting means is manually movable along the circumference of said support collar member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The support collar assembly of claim 1 wherein each said hanger member has an upwardly extending extension arm and said cantilevered support arm extends approximately at right angles to said extension arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
144 words
An article of manufacture, which comprises, in combination: a container having an outer marginal flange adjacent to the upper edge thereof and having a central vertical axis; a support collar member attached immediately below the flange of said container; and a hanger assembly including a plurality of spaced mounting means each of which are pivotally attached to said support collar member and a plurality of hanger members each of which are affixed to each one of said plurality of mounting means, said hanger members each being rotatable about on an axis generally parallel to said container axis said support collar member in an arc of approximately 180°; said hanger members extending upwardly and outwardly with respect to said support collar member, each said hanger member terminating in a cantilevered support arm having a free end adaptable to be supported on a larger outer container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
144 words
An article of manufacture, which comprises, in combination: a container having an outer marginal flange adjacent to the upper edge thereof and having a central vertical axis; a support collar member attached immediately below the flange of said container; and a hanger assembly including a plurality of spaced mounting means each of which are pivotally attached to said support collar member and a plurality of hanger members each of which are affixed to each one of said plurality of mounting means, said hanger members each being rotatable about on an axis generally parallel to said container axis said support collar member in an arc of approximately 180°; said hanger members extending upwardly and outwardly with respect to said support collar member, each said hanger member terminating in a cantilevered support arm having a free end adaptable to be supported on a larger outer container.
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