US4640079A
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Device for packaging plants
Assignee: MODERN Manufacturing Co Inc A CORP OF WISCONSIN
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Filing: 1985-11-20
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Granted: 1987-02-03
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Expires: 2005-11-20
Abstract
Abstract A device for packaging plants including a base, and a vertical column is mounted on the base and carries a generally conical sleeve support. A multiplicity of nested paper or plastic sleeves are carried by the sleeve support. A pedestal extends upwardly from the base through the conical support, as well as through the nested sleeves, and a platform is mounted on the upper end of the pedestal. With a potted plant supported on the platform, the innermost sleeve is drawn upwardly around the plant to bring the lower end of the sleeve into engagement with the rim of the pot to enclose the plant in the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Matthew A. Stuck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B25/00; B65B25/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for packaging potted plants, comprising a base, a column extending upwardly from the base, a tubular support member mounted on the column, said support member being generally frustoconical in shape and having a side wall tapering downwardly and inwardly and having a pair of open ends, said support member disposed to support at least one open-ended tapered sleeve, a pedestal extending upwardly from the base and extending through said support member and through said sleeve, and a platform mounted on the upper portion of said pedestal and located above said support member, said sleeve being drawn upwardly from the support member around said plant supported on the platform to enclose said plant in said sleeve.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for packaging potted plants, comprising a base, a column extending upwardly from the base, a tubular support member mounted on the column, said support member being generally frustoconical in shape and having a side wall tapering downwardly and inwardly and having a pair of open ends, said support member disposed to support at least one open-ended tapered sleeve, a pedestal extending upwardly from the base and extending through said support member and through said sleeve, and a platform mounted on the upper portion of said pedestal and located above said support member, said sleeve being drawn upwardly from the support member around said plant supported on the platform to enclose said plant in said sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1, and including positioning means for adjusting the vertical position of said support member on said column.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1, and including adjusting means for adjusting the taper of said support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said support member is composed of two generally C-shaped sections, and said support member includes means for pivotally connecting the adjacent ends of said sections together.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for packaging potted plants, comprising a base, a column extending upwardly from the base, a tubular generally frustoconical support member carried by the column, said support member including two generally C-shaped sections with each section having a pair of ends, corresponding ends of said sections disposed in lapping relation, said support member also including pivotal means for pivotally connecting the lapping ends about horizontal axes, a plurality of nested open ended tapered sleeves carried by said support member, a pedestal extending upwardly from said base and extending through said support member and through said nested sleeves, and a platform mounted on the upper end of said pedestal for supporting a potted plant to be packaged, the innermost sleeve of said nested sleeves being drawn upwardly around said plant supported on said platform to thereby enclose said plant in said sleeve.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
142 words
A device for packaging potted plants, comprising a base, a column extending upwardly from the base, a tubular generally frustoconical support member carried by the column, said support member including two generally C-shaped sections with each section having a pair of ends, corresponding ends of said sections disposed in lapping relation, said support member also including pivotal means for pivotally connecting the lapping ends about horizontal axes, a plurality of nested open ended tapered sleeves carried by said support member, a pedestal extending upwardly from said base and extending through said support member and through said nested sleeves, and a platform mounted on the upper end of said pedestal for supporting a potted plant to be packaged, the innermost sleeve of said nested sleeves being drawn upwardly around said plant supported on said platform to thereby enclose said plant in said sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 5, and including positioning means for adjusting the vertical position of said sleeve support member on said column.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said platform is located a substantial distance above said sleeve support member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 6, wherein said positioning means includes a guide connected to said support member and slidable on said column, and locking means for collectively locking said guide to said column.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-02-02 | 1990-08-04 | 1991-02-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-02-02 | 1994-08-04 | 1995-02-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-02-02 | 1998-08-04 | 1999-02-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |