US4213271A
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Planter
Assignee: Dart Industries Inc
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Filing: 1979-05-03
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Granted: 1980-07-22
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Expires: 1999-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A planter having a supporting tray and potting vessel arrangement wherein the vessel is supported with its bottom portion within a tray compartment and in juxtaposition with the compartment walls. The vessel tray combination further provides for the access of air to the compartment and for its direction up and around vegetation foliage within the vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas G. Petruzzi
- 👤 Harold P. Ashton
- 👤 Rino Conti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/24; B60N2/30; A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/028; B60N2/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A planter including a combined tray support and vessel wherein said tray support incorporates at least one compartment formed by a base and upstanding wall arrangement and a peripheral flange portion positioned about said compartment intermediate the longitudinal extent thereof, said vessel being formed by a side wall structure, an integral bottom wall having at least one opening therethrough and a skirt affixed to said side wall structure and positioned such that a terminal edge thereof lies in a plane intermediate said bottom wall and the top edge of said side wall structure, said skirt being in close juxtaposition about said compartment above said terminal edge in abutment with said flange portion and said side wall structure and bottom wall being within said compartment and in juxtaposition with said upstanding wall arrangement and base respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A planter including a combined tray support and vessel wherein said tray support incorporates at least one compartment formed by a base and upstanding wall arrangement and a peripheral flange portion positioned about said compartment intermediate the longitudinal extent thereof, said vessel being formed by a side wall structure, an integral bottom wall having at least one opening therethrough and a skirt affixed to said side wall structure and positioned such that a terminal edge thereof lies in a plane intermediate said bottom wall and the top edge of said side wall structure, said skirt being in close juxtaposition about said compartment above said terminal edge in abutment with said flange portion and said side wall structure and bottom wall being within said compartment and in juxtaposition with said upstanding wall arrangement and base respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A planter according to claim 1 wherein said tray support includes a plurality of compartments and a corresponding number of vessels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A planter according to claim 1 wherein said skirt depends from and is affixed to the top edge of said side wall structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A planter according to claim 3 wherein said skirt is affixed to said side wall structure by a substantially horizontal lip which includes at least one passageway therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A planter according to claim 1 wherein said skirt includes at least one passageway therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A planter according to claim 4 wherein said lip is comprised of a plurality of substantially vertically arranged fins which are uniformly spaced about said side wall adjacent the top edge thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A planter according to claim 1 wherein said tray support includes handle projections positioned in said flange portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A planter according to claim 2 wherein said flange portion interconnects said compartments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A planter according to claim 8 wherein said tray support includes handle projections positioned in said flange portion.
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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) | 1983-07-22 | 1984-01-21 | 1984-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-22 | 1988-01-21 | 1988-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-22 | 1992-01-21 | 1992-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |