US4389815A
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Wick support for wick-watering plants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-06
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Granted: 1983-06-28
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Expires: 2001-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A wick support is disclosed which is employed to support a wick used in wick-watering plants. The wick support insures proper insertion of the wick into the plant soil and also insures proper positioning of the wick in a water reservoir.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy L. English
- 👤 Irene F. English
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:23
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G27/00; A01G27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A wick support comprising an elongated rigid section having one end which includes means for holding a wick at a first location along the length of the wick, a handle section affixed to the other end of the rigid section and extending outward therefrom; and a flexible section projecting from the handle section in a direction opposite to that of the rigid section and terminating in a free end which includes a means for holding the wick at a second location along the length of the wick.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A wick support comprising an elongated rigid section having one end which includes means for holding a wick at a first location along the length of the wick, a handle section affixed to the other end of the rigid section and extending outward therefrom; and a flexible section projecting from the handle section in a direction opposite to that of the rigid section and terminating in a free end which includes a means for holding the wick at a second location along the length of the wick.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The wick support of claim 1 in which the means for holding a wick at a first location, and the means for holding the wick at a second location, include a point formed on the end of the rigid section and a point formed on the end of the flexible section, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The wick support of claim 1 further including flexible projections extending outward from the sides of the rigid section adjacent the handle section so that when the rigid section is inserted through an opening in a plant pot, the flexible projections pass through the opening and lock the rigid section into the pot.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-06-27 | 1986-12-27 | 1987-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-27 | 1990-12-27 | 1991-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-27 | 1994-12-27 | 1995-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |