US4149339A
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Hanging plant holder
Assignee: BASIC DESIGNS Inc
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Filing: 1976-11-19
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1996-11-19
Abstract
Abstract Plant holder formed of flexible material and having a pocket for a plant, a water reservoir, and straps for hanging the device from a curtain rod or other suitable support.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles P. Hall
- 👤 David C. Richards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:00
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/022; A01G9/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A plant holder for hanging a plant from a horizontally extending support, comprising: first and second superposed sheets of flexible material each including a body portion and a pair of strap portions extending upwardly from the upper margins of the body portions; means joining the sheets together continuously along the lower and side margins of the body portions and along the outer side margins of the strap portions to points spaced a predetermined distance below the upper margins of the strap portions; means joining the sheets together along a line intermediate the upper and lower margins of the body portions to form a pocket for holding the plant, a water reservoir below the pocket and an opening between the pocket and reservoir; and a wick of hydroponic material extending through the opening and into the reservoir and pocket; the sheets being joined together along the upper margins of the strap portions to form loops for receiving the support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A plant holder for hanging a plant from a horizontally extending support, comprising: first and second superposed sheets of flexible material each including a body portion and a pair of strap portions extending upwardly from the upper margins of the body portions; means joining the sheets together continuously along the lower and side margins of the body portions and along the outer side margins of the strap portions to points spaced a predetermined distance below the upper margins of the strap portions; means joining the sheets together along a line intermediate the upper and lower margins of the body portions to form a pocket for holding the plant, a water reservoir below the pocket and an opening between the pocket and reservoir; and a wick of hydroponic material extending through the opening and into the reservoir and pocket; the sheets being joined together along the upper margins of the strap portions to form loops for receiving the support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The plant holder of claim 1 wherein the sheets are fabricated of a transparent material.
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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) | 1982-04-16 | 1982-10-16 | 1983-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-16 | 1986-10-16 | 1987-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-16 | 1990-10-16 | 1991-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |