US4067143A — Plant watering reminder

Claim 1

Independent Claim 200 words

A plant watering device for use in conjunction with a plant pot having a rim, the watering device responsive to maintain a desired moisture condition within the planting medium, and comprising, a. housing means adapted to be readily applicable and removable from the rim of the plant pot, b. retaining means extending downwardly from said housing means to peripherally encompass the rim to prevent lateral movement relative thereto so that said housing means is retained in seated position relative to the plant pot, c. reservoir means extending upwardly from said housing means and in partially overlapping relationship to the planting medium in the plant pot, d. said reservoir means includes a pair of vertically extending peripherally spaced apart walls for receiving the fluid therebetween, e. an aperture formed by the inner of said walls substantially centrally disposed on said housing means for the plant to extend therethrough, f. fluid transferring means extending between said reservoir means and into the soil medium for a gradual transfer of fluid from within the reservoir means to the planting medium, said fluid transferring means including: 1. an opening extending through said housing means to provide access between said reservoir and the planting medium, 2.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 200 words

A plant watering device for use in conjunction with a plant pot having a rim, the watering device responsive to maintain a desired moisture condition within the planting medium, and comprising, a. housing means adapted to be readily applicable and removable from the rim of the plant pot, b. retaining means extending downwardly from said housing means to peripherally encompass the rim to prevent lateral movement relative thereto so that said housing means is retained in seated position relative to the plant pot, c. reservoir means extending upwardly from said housing means and in partially overlapping relationship to the planting medium in the plant pot, d. said reservoir means includes a pair of vertically extending peripherally spaced apart walls for receiving the fluid therebetween, e. an aperture formed by the inner of said walls substantially centrally disposed on said housing means for the plant to extend therethrough, f. fluid transferring means extending between said reservoir means and into the soil medium for a gradual transfer of fluid from within the reservoir means to the planting medium, said fluid transferring means including: 1. an opening extending through said housing means to provide access between said reservoir and the planting medium, 2.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 132 words

a fluid transferring member having a rigid wall with an axially extending passageway therethrough, said fluid transferring member adapted to removably extend vertically through said opening and into the planting medium, 3. a plurality of fluid ports extending between said passageway and the exterior of said fluid transferring member, 4. an elongated irrigating wick having the upper end thereof positioned within said reservoir and the lower end thereof within said passageway, such that fluid is transferred in response to the moisture condition of the planting medium, and 5. said forward end of said fluid transferring member is tapered to facilitate entry thereof into the planting medium, and g. stop means at the upper end of said fluid transferring member to prevent said fluid transferring member from passing through said opening and also

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 132 words

a fluid transferring member having a rigid wall with an axially extending passageway therethrough, said fluid transferring member adapted to removably extend vertically through said opening and into the planting medium, 3. a plurality of fluid ports extending between said passageway and the exterior of said fluid transferring member, 4. an elongated irrigating wick having the upper end thereof positioned within said reservoir and the lower end thereof within said passageway, such that fluid is transferred in response to the moisture condition of the planting medium, and 5. said forward end of said fluid transferring member is tapered to facilitate entry thereof into the planting medium, and g. stop means at the upper end of said fluid transferring member to prevent said fluid transferring member from passing through said opening and also

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 21 words

being removable from said housing. 2. A plant watering device as in claim 1, wherein said walls define a rectangular configuration.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 15 words

A plant watering device as in claim 1, wherein said walls define a circular configuration.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 20 words

A plant watering device as in claim 1, wherein a spaced apart pair of said fluid transferring means are provided.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 30 words

A plant watering device as in claim 1, and further including cover means removably secured to said walls to limit the moisture evaporation of the fluid from within said reservoir.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1981-01-09	1981-07-11	1982-01-10	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1985-01-09	1985-07-11	1986-01-10	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1989-01-09	1989-07-11	1990-01-10	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Plant watering reminder

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