US4250665A
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Planter system
Assignee: ENGLISH ROY L
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Filing: 1978-09-15
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1998-09-15
Abstract
Abstract A planter system is provided which controls the rate of evaporation of moistening liquid and continuously supplies liquid to growth media contained therewithin. The planter system comprises a means for housing the growth media and a means for storing moistening liquid. A transferring means within the housing and storage means transports the moistening liquid from the storage means to the growth media. The housing and storage means are adapted for movement to an open or closed position. In the open position, a passageway is formed for adding water to the storage means. In the closed position, the storage means is completely enclosed, thereby minimizing evaporation so that it is not necessary to add water thereto for extended periods of time.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy L. English
- 👤 Irene F. English
- 👤 Roy V. English
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G27/00; A01G27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A planter system adapted for controlling both evaporation and the rate of addition of moistening liquid to growth media located therewith, comprising: (a) means for housing said growth; (b) means for storing said moistening liquid, the housing and storing means being disposed one with respect to the other for rotational movement to an open or closed position, in the closed position, the housing and storage means being in vertical alignment one with respect to the other, and in the open position, the housing and storage means not being vertically aligned so that a filling passageway is provided for adding said moistening liquid to said storage means; (c) means for transferring said moistening liquid, in a controlled manner, to said growth media; and (d) means for connecting said respective housing and storage means one to the other so that when the planter system is moved to an open position, attachment is maintained between the respective housing and storage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A planter system adapted for controlling both evaporation and the rate of addition of moistening liquid to growth media located therewith, comprising: (a) means for housing said growth; (b) means for storing said moistening liquid, the housing and storing means being disposed one with respect to the other for rotational movement to an open or closed position, in the closed position, the housing and storage means being in vertical alignment one with respect to the other, and in the open position, the housing and storage means not being vertically aligned so that a filling passageway is provided for adding said moistening liquid to said storage means; (c) means for transferring said moistening liquid, in a controlled manner, to said growth media; and (d) means for connecting said respective housing and storage means one to the other so that when the planter system is moved to an open position, attachment is maintained between the respective housing and storage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The planter system of claim 1 wherein said housing means and storage means are adapted for assembly and diassembly one with respect to the other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The planter system of claim 1, wherein said connecting means is a vertically-disposed stanchion extending upwardly from within said storage means for engagement with said housing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The planter system of claim 1 wherein said connecting means is joined to said housing means at a point other than the midpoint thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The planter system of claim 1, wherein the connecting means comprises a protuberance which is joined to the bottom of, and extends below, said housing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The planter system of claim 1, wherein said connecting means comprises an annular member attached to the bottom of the housing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The planter system of claim 1, wherein said connecting means is a cylindrical walled depression in said housing means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The planter system of claim 5, further including vertically aligned filling means which, when axially aligned housing and storage means are rotated one with respect to the other, so that said filling means are not vertically aligned, forms a filling passageway for adding moistening liquid to said storage means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The planter system of claim 8, wherein said filling means comprises upper and lower vertically aligned slots.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The planter system of claim 8, wherein said filling means comprises vertically aligned upper and lower appendages in said housing and storage means.
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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) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |