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US4192097A
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Horticultural improvements
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-06-07
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Granted: 1980-03-11
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Expires: 1998-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A portable flower pot for house plants which is essentially open at the bottom, the bottom of which is in the form of a grid or a screen, said bottom prior to adding the growing medium being at least 35% open and preferably at least 75% open, said grid or screen having openings at least 1/36" and smaller than about 1/8" in the largest dimensions.
Inventors
- 👤 Walton J. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:39
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G31/00; A01G31/02; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P60/00; Y02P60/20; Y02P60/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A flower pot for house plants comprising a portable pot having sides and a bottom and adapted for receipt in a lower vessel containing water for the plant such that the lower vessel is effectively closed to prevent loss of water vapor, the bottom of said pot including support means comprising crossing reinforcing ribs supporting a section of a removable aluminum window screen, said bottom being at least 34% open and holding fine particulate plant-supporting material, the particles of which are finer than the screen openings at least directly on said screen and accomodating a substantial root system, said screen having openings at least 1/36" and smaller than about 1/8" in the largest dimensions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A flower pot for house plants comprising a portable pot having sides and a bottom and adapted for receipt in a lower vessel containing water for the plant such that the lower vessel is effectively closed to prevent loss of water vapor, the bottom of said pot including support means comprising crossing reinforcing ribs supporting a section of a removable aluminum window screen, said bottom being at least 34% open and holding fine particulate plant-supporting material, the particles of which are finer than the screen openings at least directly on said screen and accomodating a substantial root system, said screen having openings at least 1/36" and smaller than about 1/8" in the largest dimensions.
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) | 1983-03-11 | 1983-09-10 | 1984-03-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-11 | 1987-09-10 | 1988-03-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-11 | 1991-09-10 | 1992-03-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |