US4211036A
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Planter basket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-05
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Granted: 1980-07-08
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Expires: 1997-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A plant basket, that is, a container having the configuration and decorative appearance of basketware combined with the necessary requirements for use as a planter and the like, namely, water-proof wall and bottom portions and reasonable ruggedness, and preferably also including a hidden drainage water reservoir, the reinforced transparent water-proofing material added to the basket being not a design feature but rather representing a multiplicity of combination window and stress panel structures.
Inventors
- 👤 Shirley R. Dalitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An open-topped decorative basket having wall and bottom portions; (a) said portions being constructed of linear elements in basketweave pattern with portions of said elements overlaid and with interstices defined between said elements in both said wall and bottom portions; (b) a sealing material coating said elements and completely filling said interstices; (c) said material being transparent and therefore substantially invisible so that the appearance of the decorative basket, with the basketweave pattern and interstices as such, is retained; (d) said material being waterproof so that said elements are preserved against deterioration and the basket is waterproofed as a container for use as a planter; (e) said bottom portion having an essentially porous structure attached on the inside of said bottom portion and being held in place on said bottom portion by said sealing material for storage of a limited quantity of drainage water within the waterproofed container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An open-topped decorative basket having wall and bottom portions; (a) said portions being constructed of linear elements in basketweave pattern with portions of said elements overlaid and with interstices defined between said elements in both said wall and bottom portions; (b) a sealing material coating said elements and completely filling said interstices; (c) said material being transparent and therefore substantially invisible so that the appearance of the decorative basket, with the basketweave pattern and interstices as such, is retained; (d) said material being waterproof so that said elements are preserved against deterioration and the basket is waterproofed as a container for use as a planter; (e) said bottom portion having an essentially porous structure attached on the inside of said bottom portion and being held in place on said bottom portion by said sealing material for storage of a limited quantity of drainage water within the waterproofed container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A basket according to claim 1 wherein said porous structure comprises a cucurbitaceae sponge.
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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) | 1983-07-08 | 1984-01-07 | 1984-07-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-08 | 1988-01-07 | 1988-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-08 | 1992-01-07 | 1992-07-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |