US4215514A
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Air plant support device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-10-10
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Granted: 1980-08-05
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Expires: 1998-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A formed wire frame has secured against each side thereof a quantity of sphagnum moss of generally circular configuration one side of which is formed with shallow depression for the interfitting reception of the base of an air plant to be supported for growing. The frame has peripherally outwardly projecting loop portions to which hooks are attached for hangingly supporting or anchoring the assemblage after an air plant has been attached thereto for growing into the sphagnum moss. The sphagnum moss and plant are secured in place by an enveloping fabric sack having a draw-string adjustable opening for marginally securing the base of the plant in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin E. Horowitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/12; A01G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
An air plant support device comprising in combination, a substantially flat frame member, said frame member comprising a continuous length of bent wire, a quantity of sphagnum moss secured to each side of said frame member and defining together a generally circular mass of sphagnum moss, said frame member having a plurality of bent wire loops extending outwardly of the periphery of said sphagnum moss mass, said outwardly extending loop portions comprising means for interhooking engagement therewith of support members for hangingly supporting the air plant support device, said mass of sphagnum moss being substantially enclosed in a previous fabric sack, said sack having a central opening at one side of said frame member and draw-string means for tightening the opening of said sack against the sphagnum moss secured to said one side of said frame member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
An air plant support device comprising in combination, a substantially flat frame member, said frame member comprising a continuous length of bent wire, a quantity of sphagnum moss secured to each side of said frame member and defining together a generally circular mass of sphagnum moss, said frame member having a plurality of bent wire loops extending outwardly of the periphery of said sphagnum moss mass, said outwardly extending loop portions comprising means for interhooking engagement therewith of support members for hangingly supporting the air plant support device, said mass of sphagnum moss being substantially enclosed in a previous fabric sack, said sack having a central opening at one side of said frame member and draw-string means for tightening the opening of said sack against the sphagnum moss secured to said one side of said frame member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
An air plant support device as defined in claim 1 wherein the quantity of sphagnum moss secured to said one side of said frame member is formed with a shallow central depression for the interfitting reception of the base of an air plant to be supported.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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US3958365A
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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) | 1983-08-05 | 1984-02-04 | 1984-08-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-05 | 1988-02-04 | 1988-08-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-05 | 1992-02-04 | 1992-08-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |