US4387534A
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Book end planter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-10
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Granted: 1983-06-14
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Expires: 2001-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A book end for resting upon a flat, horizontal surface and hold upright books from falling over; the book end including therewith a flower pot, a pencil caddy, and several slotted racks for holding assorted mail; the end wall of the device displaying a calendar.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J. Lewandowski
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B65/00; A47B65/20; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A47B63/00; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/06; B; B43; B43M; B43M99/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53848
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A book end planter comprising in combination, a main body member including a plant pot at one end thereof and a pen and pencil caddy at its opposite end, a secret pocket under said pot closed by a downwardly removable cover, a screw vertically movable by a hidden stem in said pot for urging against said cover for removal thereof, and a plurality of mail slots formed between said pot and caddy by means of vertical partitions upon a horizontal base wall of said mail body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A book end planter comprising in combination, a main body member including a plant pot at one end thereof and a pen and pencil caddy at its opposite end, a secret pocket under said pot closed by a downwardly removable cover, a screw vertically movable by a hidden stem in said pot for urging against said cover for removal thereof, and a plurality of mail slots formed between said pot and caddy by means of vertical partitions upon a horizontal base wall of said mail body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein one said partition comprises a removable member consisting of a vertical wall adjustably mounted on a horizontal panel.
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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) | 1986-06-13 | 1986-12-13 | 1987-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-13 | 1990-12-13 | 1991-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-13 | 1994-12-13 | 1995-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |