US5011034A
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Garden hose concealing arrangement including independently usable lid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-01-29
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Granted: 1991-04-30
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Expires: 2010-01-29
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for concealing a garden hose defined by a receptacle receiving the garden hose and an overlying lid. The lid, when in combination, serves garden hose concealment purposes, but, additionally, may be independently used. In any event, the lid presents a central post having a handle arrangement on the upper end thereof and surrounded by a space of sufficient depth to receive, for example, decorative potted plants. When assembled, an attractive unit is presented largely showing the plants and only fully revealing the garden hose after uncovering for full access to the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Don E. Abel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; B; B65; B65H; B65H75/00; B65H75/02; B65H75/34; B65H75/36; B65H75/362; B65H75/364; B65H2701/00; B65H2701/30; B65H2701/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An arrangement for concealing a garden hose comprising, in combination, a receptacle and said garden hose, said receptacle having a side wall including an upper edge and a bottom wall, said garden hose received on said bottom wall in a coiled and layered relationship, and a lid including a side wall and a flat bottom wall received on and hanging from said upper edge of said side wall of said receptacle and defined by a centrally disposed post including an upper surface and presenting space therearound of sufficient depth to receive vegetation, where handle means are presented on said centrally disposed post, where said lid is usable independently of said receptacle, and where said flat bottom wall thereof selectively rests on a supporting surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
An arrangement for concealing a garden hose comprising, in combination, a receptacle and said garden hose, said receptacle having a side wall including an upper edge and a bottom wall, said garden hose received on said bottom wall in a coiled and layered relationship, and a lid including a side wall and a flat bottom wall received on and hanging from said upper edge of said side wall of said receptacle and defined by a centrally disposed post including an upper surface and presenting space therearound of sufficient depth to receive vegetation, where handle means are presented on said centrally disposed post, where said lid is usable independently of said receptacle, and where said flat bottom wall thereof selectively rests on a supporting surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The arrangement of claim 1 where said handle means is presented on said upper surface of said centrally disposed post.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The arrangement of claim 1 where means is provided in said side wall of said receptacle for garden hose entry-exit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The arrangement of claim 1 where said receptacle and said lid are each molded from a plastic resin.
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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) | 1994-04-29 | 1994-10-29 | 1995-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-04-29 | 1998-10-29 | 1999-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-04-29 | 2002-10-29 | 2003-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |