US4031663A
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Wooden block planter with supporting legs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-24
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1996-05-24
Abstract
Abstract The planter is made from a solid rectilinear block of wood having a recess in the upper surface thereof. Each of the four corners are cut off along a downwardly and inwardly inclined plane and each of the four cut off corner pieces are resecured in a downwardly offset position relative to the block by means of a circumferentially extending band to provide four downwardly extending legs for the planter.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald M. Brunk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:44
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A wooden planter comprising initially a substantially solid rectilinear block of wood having a recess in the upper surface thereof for the reception of a plant and leg means formed from said block, said leg means comprising substantially identical wedges having a triangular cross-section which are cut from each corner of said block along a downwardly and inwardly inclined plane extending diagonally across each corner of the block, the cutting forming associated pairs of inclined planar surfaces, each pair of inclined surfaces comprising one inclined surface on each leg and one inclined surface on the associated corner of said block, and means for securing said legs along each associated pair of inclined planar surfaces in downwardly depending offset relationship to said block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A wooden planter comprising initially a substantially solid rectilinear block of wood having a recess in the upper surface thereof for the reception of a plant and leg means formed from said block, said leg means comprising substantially identical wedges having a triangular cross-section which are cut from each corner of said block along a downwardly and inwardly inclined plane extending diagonally across each corner of the block, the cutting forming associated pairs of inclined planar surfaces, each pair of inclined surfaces comprising one inclined surface on each leg and one inclined surface on the associated corner of said block, and means for securing said legs along each associated pair of inclined planar surfaces in downwardly depending offset relationship to said block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A wooden planter as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for securing said legs to said block comprising band means extending about the circumference of said block and engaging said legs to frictionally hold said legs against said block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A wooden planter as set forth in claim 2 wherein said band means comprising an elongated piece of flexible metal and means for securing the opposite ends of said piece together.
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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |