Patents Examined by Francis T. Palo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6000172
    Abstract: This invention relates to an improved plant holder for use in a garden for supporting plants and vines as they grow and mature. The plant holder comprises a plurality of identical posts which may be driven into the ground by means of pointed ends. Each post has a plurality of hooks in pairs at different heights along the post. Further, between the posts rods are provided that clip into the hooks to lie in a horizontal plane at each of the different levels of the hooks. Since the hooks are paired on either side of the posts at different levels then a pair of rods may also be found at the corresponding levels. Each pair of rods is connected by C-clips which snap over the rods. A plant, such as a tomato plant, may be supported by this structure by driving the posts on either side of the plant, assembling the rods into the hooks on either sides of the plant stems, then applying the clips to secure the rods into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Inventor: Ottavio Ballarino
  • Patent number: 5996813
    Abstract: A flower arrangement stand with multiple work station blocks for maintaining pew and bouquet holders stable while making up flower arrangements using the holders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignees: Mary Ann Hendrix, M. Venita Barnes
    Inventors: Mary Ann Hendrix, M. Venita Barnes