Stand For Holding A Plant Or Growing Medium Receptacle Patents (Class 47/39)
  • Publication number: 20020170230
    Abstract: The present invention is to an improvement in accoutrements for a patio deck. In particular, the present invention provides a corner pot holder. The corner pot holder is of unitary construction. Unitary construction allows the corner pot holder may be stamped from a piece of metal or may be molded from plastic. The corner pot holder permits the flower pots held by the corner pot holder to drain thus avoiding stagnant water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Duane E. McCartney, Dale B. McCartney
  • Publication number: 20020162274
    Abstract: A field stand used to support and prevent accidental toppling of potted plants in outdoor field applications is disclosed. The field stand uses a two piece detachable design, which includes a tubular metal boot and a detachable wire basket. The tubular metal boot is designed to be driven into the soil as an anchor for the detachable wire basket. The metal boot has an elongated tubular body with a pointed bottom end and an open top end for receiving the wire basket. The wire basket is constructed of three individual strands of a resilient metal wire, which are bent from the body of the basket and whose ends are bundled together to form an elongated neck. The neck extends into the open end of the boot to securely seat the basket atop the boot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher J. Jaworski
  • Patent number: 6454225
    Abstract: A stackable and interconnectable stand used for supporting potting containers to prevent accidental toppling of potted plants is disclosed. The body of the stand is constructed of a wire lattice or flat bands, which has six radially extending legs between which the potting container is secured. Each leg has an upward (hip) bend, which forms an inner leg segment, and a downward return (knee) bend, which forms an outer leg segment. The inner leg segments diverge upwardly to define an area for restrictively receiving a potting container with the side walls of the container restrictively held secure against inner leg segments. The inner leg segments diverge upward at an angle such that the side walls of potting containers of various dimensions will be in restrictive contact with at least some portion of the inner leg segment to firmly support the potting container within the stand. The stands can be stackable atop one another to provide convenient storage of the stands when unused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher J. Jaworski
  • Publication number: 20020095863
    Abstract: A height adjustable support assembly for a receptacle in which a water plant or other vegetation can be grown is disclosed. The assembly includes a base which can be weighted down with granulated material such as sand or pebbles, a two section, telescopically adjustable, elongated supporting column attached on a lower end to the base, and a receptacle attached to an upper end of the supporting column. In one embodiment, the receptacle is fitted with a flotation collar so that it can float on the surface of the water containment means in which the assembly is disposed as the water surface level changes, carrying with it an upper section of the supporting column. In another embodiment, the height of the supporting column and receptacle can be incrementally adjusted and fixed by means of a retaining pin. In yet another embodiment the supporting column height can be adjusted and fixed by means of a threaded cap containing a compressible gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: Richard L. Receveur
  • Patent number: 6419195
    Abstract: An array of stabilizing devices for disposition under an object, each device having a base and a central upright, hollow, frusto-conical structure with a retention arm adjustably positioned within the top thereof. The object to be retained is positioned on portions of the bases of the devices, and the retention arm of each device is positioned over a portion of the object, such array to aid in retaining the object in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventors: Barbara Van Reed, Paul E. Brefka
  • Patent number: 6415549
    Abstract: A container for growing plants comprising a main body with an open top and perimeter rim, and a funnel-like water collection means having an inner mating perimeter adapted to adjoin the perimeter rim, an outer mating perimeter of greater size than the inner mating perimeter and a sloping surface connecting the outer mating perimeter to the inner mating perimeter, such that overhead water is captured and directed into the open top. The water collection means may be detachable. The water collection means has mating edges adapted to continuously and contiguously abut mating edges of like containers to form a solid water capture surface in all directions when multiple containers are properly positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard C. Beeson, Jr., Dorota Z. Haman, Gary W. Knox, Allen G. Smajstrla, Thomas H. Yeager
  • Patent number: 6385899
    Abstract: A decorative plant stand is disclosed with integrated drainage and rotation features. A decorative exterior finish of the stands hides an interior support frame and drainage water collecting and storing subsystems. Wheels or other rotation means are hidden under a base portion of the stand for allowing the stand to be rotated for uniform lighting and ventilation. A shut-off valve is provided within the drainage water collecting subsystem so that the drainage water storing subsystem can be conveniently emptied without spillage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Sachiko Mary Treganza
  • Patent number: 6378246
    Abstract: Apparatus for growing vined produce such as tomatoes comprises a container rotatable about a horizontal axis and supported above an underlying surface, which container has an interior filled with rooting media, a plant opening, radially through the container wall for the vine of a tomato plant rooted therein to extend outwardly of the container. As the vine continues to grow outwardly of the container, tomatoes on the vine are harvested therefrom and the container is periodically rotated to wind the vine thereabout throughout the life of the plant. The container also includes feeding openings into the rooting media, and the container can be mounted on a stand provided with a nutrient reservoir and pump and a grow light which are periodically turned on and off by a control timer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Inventor: Terril R. DeFoor
  • Publication number: 20020029517
    Abstract: An irrigation display rack is provided is provided having a plurality of individual irrigation lines which may be positioned within the soil of a container or root-balled plant. The display rack provides a series of tiered support surfaces. A lower surface of the rack defines a water supply conduit to which individual irrigation lines are connected and in turn are used to water plants positioned on the support surfaces. The display rack may be moved and provides a structure for effective watering of plants while minimizing inconvenience to retail consumers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventors: William Robert Hutchinson, Andrew Lamar Sellers
  • Patent number: 6345466
    Abstract: A portable gardening system comprised of an assembled center support, large base, small base and grow box with a plurality of holes in the bottom, which can be utilized as needed, for growing multiple types of vegetation upside down out of the bottom of the grow box. In addition, plants and vegetation can be grown upright, as well, out of the open top of the grow box. The unique design of the bottom of the grow box allows the upside down growth of a variety of plants and fully utilizes gardening space that in other devices is not used. Gardening system is easily assembled for use and disassembled for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventor: Frank Venanzi
  • Patent number: 6314674
    Abstract: A support structure for plants including a basket centered about a vertical axis, and a coconut fiber liner set within the basket to form a container for potting soil and plants placed therein, with the basket being arranged either to hang from an overhead position when being displayed, or to alternatively stand on the ground when the hanging of the basket is not desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: Chung Ming Lee
  • Patent number: 6269588
    Abstract: A flower pot for group planting of flower plants or the like which is mounted on a pole comprises a flower pot body (1) having planting openings (6) of which upper part is opened and provided in a plurality of locations in the periphery of said body (1), and having a hole (8) provided in the bottom of said body for inserting the pole; and a cylindrical mounting member (2) for inserting the upper part of said pole, at least the bottom of said mounting member is opened and said mounting member is fixedly or removably mounted vertically around said hole (8). The outer face of said flower pot is covered by the group planted flower plants and not exposed when said flower pot in which flower plants have been group planted is mounted on the pole, and accordingly the beauty of the flowers planted in said flower pot is kept well and the decoration effect is increased, and said flower pot is securely mounted on the pole and accordingly does not fall even when subjected to strong winds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventor: Shoko Ito
  • Patent number: 6243985
    Abstract: A customizable potted plant watering apparatus is made up of a variety of interconnecting parts to form one or more separate elongate trays which are arrange in any fashion but generally one above the next. Each linear or radial tray section is adapted for supporting one or more potted plants. Trays are interconnected by flexible tubes so that when water is introduced into an upper tray it flows downwardly into subsequent lower trays. Trays are inexpensively fabricated by an extrusion process and when attached at both ends to end sections, form a finished shelf into which water may be introduced so as to hydrate and feed the plants by root absorption. The end sections are held in place by a snap on cover which also engages a screen to provide an effective watering tray and a clog free system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Julius Miller
  • Patent number: 6230437
    Abstract: Plant stand which consists of a planter 21, a water reservoir 15 and an elastic seal 24, air intake pipes 16, an air pipe 9 with a fan 18. The planter has water holes 25 on the bottom, and air holes 26 on the side. The reservoir has an opening to hold the planter, and once the planter is in place a space is made between the reservoir and planter. The seal is flexible making it airtight between the reservoir and planter. The air intake pipes have their inlets at the upper part of the water reservoir. The air pipe is connected to the air intake pipe and has a fan to circulate air. It is effective for the plant stand to be equipped with a light source for illuminating plant and promoting photosynthesis. The light source also serves as a sterilizer of indoor air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventors: John D. Wolverton, Billy C. Wolverton, Hiroharu Mizukoshi
  • Patent number: 6202349
    Abstract: A vessel which have advantages of a flower-vase, a flower-arranging vase, a plant-pot, and an artificial-flower basket, and can extensively be utilized for the interior and exterior decorations. It is possible to keep the vessel in full bloom of flowers all the year round to provide blooming services for households and business concerned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Inventors: Mikihiko Kanagawa, Sadao Kanagawa
  • Patent number: 6134828
    Abstract: A headstone planter that has four walls and a concave bottom for securing plants and flowers atop a headstone. The four walls and concave bottom form a notched base that allows the planter to securely rest atop a variety of differently shaped headstones. The notched base accommodates round or flat headstones having either smooth or rough cut surfaces. The planter has drain openings in the bottom and rounded top edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Inventor: Leonard V. DiFillipo
  • Patent number: 6128854
    Abstract: A potted plant turntable including a base and a rotating dish. The rotating dish supports a potted plant which is slowly rotated with the dish to allow even exposure of the plant to sunlight. The dish rests on a bearing collar of the base and is gear driven by an AC or solar powered motor. A rheostat controls the rotation speed in increments of hours, days, weeks, or months. A programmable timer keypad provides for pre-changing of the different speed settings. A heating element is positioned under the dish, and the top section of the base adjacent the dish carries a fiber optic ring that encircles the dish. Both ultrasonic and chemical pest repellant accessories are provided in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Chaney
  • Patent number: 6128853
    Abstract: A ball-wheeled planter has ball wheels (5) in sockets (6) attached to portions of bottoms (2) of a plant container (1). Preferably the planter has trickle irrigation and fertilizer conveyances (13) from a fluid container (12, 16, 28, 29, 36, 41) proximate a top portion (9) of the planter. A drain basin (10, 20, 23, 25, 31) can have a convenient return pump (17) with manual, electrical or wick operation for returning flow-through water to a top portion of soil in the planter. The fluid container can have regulated outflow to match needs of particular plants (37), soil (38), planter depth and ambient conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Inventors: Ronald S. Klonel, R. Ann Klonel
  • Patent number: 6125577
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plant tray for holding and supporting potted plants. The invention includes a spacer support rack and at least one riser with a ring at its topmost surface. Within the ring is a plurality of tabs for supporting plant pots of different sizes. The spacer support rack is configured to allow equal spacing between the plants when placed in the plant tray. This allows for optimization of the health of the plant and the space available to the grower. The spacer support rack is constructed in a manner that multiple plant trays can be nested on top of each other, allowing them to be stored in a directly vertical arrangement maximizing the use of the storage space available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Landmark Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Merzweiler, David Bokmiller
  • Patent number: 6119393
    Abstract: A water pond potted plant support for supporting a potted plant in a body of water contained in an enclosure. The support has at least one horizontal circular pot receiving ring member configured to encircle a pot containing a potted plant and support it in an upright position adjacent to a surface of the enclosure at a selected depth beneath the top surface of the body of water. In one embodiment, the support has a horizontal circular base ring supported on a horizontal surface of the enclosure, a lower circular ring smaller in diameter than the diameter of the base ring, an intermediate circular ring, and an upper circular ring smaller in diameter than the intermediate circular ring connected in vertically spaced relation by a plurality of rod elements secured therebetween in circumferentially spaced relation and a bail pivotally connected to the upper ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventors: Richard L. Wourms, Paul W. Kendall
  • Patent number: 6050529
    Abstract: A flower pot support structure includes two front upright bars, a rear upright bar, an upper end pot ring, two upper connecting plates, two lateral end pot rings, a lower pot ring, and a lower connecting frame. The front upright bars are erected apart from each other in a parallel relationship. Each front upright bar has securing holes formed at an intermediate section thereof, and an oblique support bar connected to a lower section thereof. The rear upright bar is erected behind the front upright bars and is also formed with securing holes at an intermediate section thereof. An operating handle is fixedly secured on the rear upright bar above the securing holes, whereas an oblique support bar is connected to a lower section thereof. The upper end pot ring is mounted at a top end of the flower pot support. The upper connecting plates are bent plates that straddle the inner sides of upper sections of the front upright bars and the two sides of an upper section of the rear upright bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventor: Ming-Hsien Lin
  • Patent number: 6029396
    Abstract: A device for supporting plant pots on a floor surface so as to permit evaporation of moisture from therefrom and which is easily manually adjustable to fit plant pots of varying size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Robert Gillingham
  • Patent number: 6029937
    Abstract: A flower or candle stand is provided with multiple interchangeable components which are threadably coupled together for quick and easy assembly and disassembly. The stand is adapted to hold a single flower bud, a floral arrangement, or one or more candles. The stand generally includes a hollow pedestal which can filled with water or other ballast material. A coupler is threadably mounted on the pedestal, and a holder or container is threadably mounted on top of the coupler. The bottom of the holder is smooth such that the holder can sit upon a table when removed from the coupler. Optional extension stems may be provided to increase the height of the stand. An enlarged base may also be threadably coupled to the bottom of the pedestal to provide additional stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Kevin J. Funaro
  • Patent number: 6027083
    Abstract: The object of the present invention discloses a portable plant-basket which can be disassembled and exchangeable in appearance for various occasions. The portable plant-basket comprises a body, a basket and optionally a base. The body is connected with the basket by several hooks thereof and further fastened by screws and nuts. The body is exchangeable by different appearances according to various occasions. Underneath the basket there is a staple fastener which is fitted on the horizontal part of the L-shape plate on the base. The staple fastener and the L-shape plate are fastened by a screw and a nut. Therefore, the portable plant-basket of the present invention can be combined and disassembled easily. Alternatively, the portable plant-basket can be used as a hanger without connecting with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Ling Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 6014838
    Abstract: A buoyant apparatus is provided for floating plants and other foliage in ponds. It is directed to a floating support or raft for one or more plant pots. Such materials are attractive to fish and other aquatic animals frequently present in such decorative ponds. In the floatable foliage pots herein the floating base or collar is protected so that it cannot be chewed, and ruined by aquatic animals. A mesh screen is adapted to cover exposed surfaces of the collar to prevent fish from biting it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Connie Maureen Asher
  • Patent number: 5996947
    Abstract: A new hopper stand for holding the hopper of a texturing spraying device in a stable position above a surface. The inventive device includes a main support member and a secondary support member. The main support member has an elongate base portion and a pair of spaced apart elongate leg portions. The secondary support member has a base portion and a leg portion. The base portion of the secondary support member is coupled to the base portion of the main support member. An upper support rail is coupled to the leg portions of the main support member and the secondary support member. A lower support rail is also coupled to the leg portions of the main support member and the secondary support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Salvatore Palmieri, III
  • Patent number: 5987812
    Abstract: A plant stand system 10 for growing plants from seedlings and for growing and storing indoor plants includes a frame assembly 12 having first and second T-shaped support assemblies 14, 16, first and second generally L-shaped light arms 64, 66, and at least one pair of tray brackets 84 secured to the T-shaped support assemblies 14, 16. The plant stand system 10 further includes at least one plant tray 94, and a plurality of flexible chain members 96, and at least one light fixture 104 connected to the flexible members 96. The light fixture 104 and tray 94 is easily adjustable and access to the plant tray 94 is convenient from all sides of the plant stand 10 system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Stem Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger D. Knell
  • Patent number: 5966865
    Abstract: An attachment apparatus is provided for supporting a flower holder module on a cylindrical support and includes a module holder portion. A transverse bridge member includes a proximal end which is connected to a bottom portion of the module holder portion. A strap support member is connected to a distal end of the bridge member. The strap support member includes a first strap reception channel. A first flexible strap is threaded through the first strap reception channel. A first fastener assembly is connected to the first flexible strap. The strap support member further includes a second strap reception channel located above the first strap reception channel. A second flexible strap is threaded through the second strap reception channel, and a second fastener assembly is connected to the second flexible strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Jill Marie Jones
  • Patent number: 5956893
    Abstract: A plant irrigation table (1) has tubular legs (3) and a tubular frame (4, 5) with rigid tubes (6) having water conveyance from a flow controller (8) to at least one and preferably to a plurality of irrigation hoses for (11) fluid communication from the rigid tubes to one or a plurality of plant pots (12) on at least one surface of the table and on one or more optional rack-table surfaces (24) extended from the rigid tubes. The flow controller can have select levels of timed intermittence and/or levels of controlled steady flow of water with optional fertilizer. Controllable-flow drippers (14) on pot ends of the irrigation tubes control flow to separate plant pots within ranges of flow from the flow controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: Patricia Jessica Harrison
  • Patent number: 5950358
    Abstract: A coaster having a tray member constructed of wrought iron which is supported by casters having ball bearings, and rubber wheels to assist in the smooth and easy movement of the potted plant. A hole in the center of the tray allows water draining through the plant to escape. A handle member assists the user in the movement of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventor: Laura Katherine Commenator
  • Patent number: 5946852
    Abstract: A system for simulating the lighting cycle of the sun comprising: means for obtaining a set of inflection points on a solar lighting cycle and obtaining the annual minimum sunlight value for a location at a predetermined latitude; means for reconstructing the daily and yearly solar cycle based about said set of inflection point and said minimum yearly value; means for determining the lighting period based upon said daily and yearly cycles; and means for activating a lighting device for the determined lighting period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Glentronics, Inc.
    Inventors: James W. Oram, Alan M Schulman
  • Patent number: 5934014
    Abstract: A stand for potted plants includes a tubular member for placement on a free standing post with base. Arms of rod stock are carried by the tubular member and are shaped to support and confine in place a centrally located potted plant. Hooks at the arm ends receive the bails of other potted plants. The arms are inclined downwardly and outwardly and carry their respective plants offset below the centrally located plant and contribute toward stability of the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventor: Gerald L. Carrothers
  • Patent number: 5934016
    Abstract: A bouquet holder module is provided for a bouquet display apparatus which includes an adjustable clamp assembly and a bracket assembly supported by the adjustable clamp assembly, wherein the bracket assembly includes a module holder portion. More specifically, the bouquet holder module includes a bracket assembly attachment portion which includes a bracket attachment frame and a bracket attachment channel defined by the bracket attachment frame. A bouquet retention portion is connected to the bracket assembly attachment portion. The bouquet retention portion includes a bouquet retention frame and bouquet retention channel defined by the bouquet retention frame. A bouquet holder assembly can be supported by the bouquet holder module. The bouquet holder assembly includes a tapered insertion shaft/handle and a cushion-containing head supported by the insertion shaft/handle. The cushion-containing head is tilted at approximately a forty-five degree angle in a direction away from the adjustable clamp assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventor: Jill Marie Jones
  • Patent number: 5921022
    Abstract: A new Rotating Tree Stand System for providing a rotating tree stand which also provides a plurality of electrical receptacles for electrically connecting a plurality of electrical ornaments. The inventive device includes a base, an upper member rotatably connected to the base, a tree support device secured to the upper member, an electric motor mechanically connected to the upper member for rotating the upper member, and a plurality of electrical receptacles within the base and the upper member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: John A Baker
  • Patent number: 5896699
    Abstract: Three plant support discs supported by a housing and are rotated so that the intermediate disc is rotated in one direction and the other two discs on either side thereof are rotated in opposite directions so that portions of plants on adjacent discs which overlap one another move in the same direction to cause such portions to gently mesh with one another and avoid damage. A solar cell array provides electrical power for driving an electric motor which in turn drives the discs through a drive train. The discs have projections which pass through slots in gears of the drive train to provide a slidable drive connection between the discs and the gears, while the lower ends of the projections support the discs on a support surface of the housing, thereby minimizing the loading on the gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: Home Gardener Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Howard F. Livingston, Thomas R. Hecht
  • Patent number: 5873195
    Abstract: The present invention entails an elongated upright post that includes a series of supports secured on and around the elongated post and which are movable up and down adjacent the post. Each of the supports includes an elongated section that runs adjacent the post and an outwardly projecting section that extends outwardly with respect to the post for supporting a flower or plant-type hanging basket or other object. A series of set screws are attached adjacent the supports. The set screws are operative to engage a support and to effectively retain the support in a fixed vertical position. However, the set screws can be released from the supports and the supports can be moved up and down so as to adjust their vertical height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventor: Larry E. Wortham
  • Patent number: 5852895
    Abstract: A planter assembly comprises a planter box and a support structure for the planter box. The support structure is formed by an elevating post, a base beneath the post and a planter box support atop the post. The post is releasably secured within the support structure which enables height adjustment trimming and then refitting of the post with the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1998
    Inventor: Terry Sinanan
  • Patent number: 5836105
    Abstract: A device for holding and stabilizing nursery pots to protect against blowover from wind and rain. The device comprises a circular base having a central cavity, upwardly extending vertical projections attached to the base and openings between the vertical projections for placement of stakes for securing the device above the ground. The device may further include a ring encircling and attached to the vertical supports for added stabilization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Amaroo Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald E. Loosen
  • Patent number: 5822918
    Abstract: A planter includes a generally rectangular container having an open interior which is supported atop a wall partition, railing or the like by at least one mounting assembly comprising a base support engageable with the base of the container and a pair of identical brackets engageably slidable into contact with the sides of the wall partition or railing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Barbara Helfman
    Inventors: Barbara Helfman, James M. Weisberg
  • Patent number: 5819469
    Abstract: A support plate for flower pots in which water is stored and hidden in an open space between an upper plate element and a lower plate element. If too much water accumulates, a drain hole provided in a lower side of an annular peripheral wall surrounding the upper and lower plate elements can be opened by removing a removable stop so as to drain water accumulated in an open space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Che-Kuo Hsu
  • Patent number: 5806239
    Abstract: An apparatus for watering a plant while it is supported in an elevated position is provided which includes an elongated tubular standard which has a longitudinal axial passageway and upper and lower end portions and which is mounted in an upstanding position. A flexible hose is threaded through the passageway of the standard and has upper and lower end portions respectively projecting from the upper and lower end portions of the standard. A hanger is provided on the upper end portion of the standard for supporting a plant, and a nozzle is attached to the upper end portion of the hose in a position to dispense water to the plant either by a drip irrigation method or by a spay or other method. The lower end portion of the hose is connected to a source of water under pressure for supplying water to the nozzle. The apparatus provides an attractive support for a plant while enabling it to be regularly watered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1998
    Inventor: David D. Wesolowski
  • Patent number: 5802764
    Abstract: A spring scale adapted to weigh containers carrying fluids. In particular, there is a scale for holding hanging plants that indicates when it is time to water the hanging plant. The hanging plant scale has a visual indicator that informs when the plant needs to be watered. Specifically, the visual indicator is a humming bird and a flower. When the humming bird's beak is inserted into the flower a user will know that the plant contains enough water, and when the humming bird is far from the flower it is indicated that the plant needs watering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Inventor: Michael J. Nucci
  • Patent number: 5697185
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a floral arrangement apparatus having a support block for supporting a plurality of floral segments in a floral arrangement, a retainer having an interior space sized to accommodate the support block therein, anchor means coupled to the retainer for preventing the retainer from tipping over when a plurality of floral segments are supported by the support block, and means for securing the retainer to the anchor means. The floral arrangement apparatus may be provided with a plurality of floral segments, each of which comprises a stem portion and a plurality of floral members, such as leaves, coupled to the stem portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Inventor: Gary L. Kreidler
  • Patent number: 5675931
    Abstract: A plant tender delivers light to the foliage and water and nutrients to the roots of a plant growing in a container and embedded in an anchoring medium contained in the container. The plant tender has an armature positioned adjacent to the plant and formed with a conduit for electrical power. A reservoir is provided in physical contact with the container, armature or anchoring medium. The reservoir supplies water and nutrients to the roots. An artificial light source is supported by the armature and irradiates the foliage. A controller establishes a duty cycle of the light source and controls both the duty cycle and the delivery of water and nutrients. In certain embodiments, the positions of the plants and lights can be adjusted, and fish are grown in symbiotic relation to the plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Kurt J. Wasserman
  • Patent number: 5673511
    Abstract: A self-watering tray for supporting and displaying a plurality of potted plants which can be watered from a water reservoir in the bottom of the tray, the tray comprising a plurality of wall sections which define spaced openings in the tray, each wall section being provided with a support located above the reservoir for supporting the potted plant at or above the water, and being laterally open to the adjacent wall sections below the supports to provide a continuous reservoir channel below the supports and pots, through which water can circulate for watering plants by capillary action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Holtkamp Greenhouses, Inc.
    Inventor: Reinhold Holtkamp, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5664367
    Abstract: An artistic flower planting case hangable on a building terrace having a flower planting case and a hanging plate. The hanging plate is channel shaped and placed on an upper surface of a terrace wall of a building. The flower planting case is an elongated case with an upper open side, forming an interior for soil and flowers. The case is assembled with the hanging plate by bolts screwing into a plurality of threaded holes in a rear side of the flower planting case and a front side of the hanging plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Hsiu-Lin Huang
  • Patent number: 5664369
    Abstract: The growing room includes a closed loop track suspended above the floor and extending throughout the room. A plurality of racks are movably supported on the track by a motorized mover system. The racks include a frame for supporting a plurality of growing sheets for supporting and growing the plants. The growing sheets are made of a translucent material and include a plurality of growing cells formed by affixing a plurality of lengths of membrane material to the sheet at predetermined locations. The growing cells are gas permeable, liquid impermeable, and translucent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Malcolm Glen Kertz
  • Patent number: 5649386
    Abstract: An assembly of a pot for plants and an associated support wherein the pot defines a bottom wall and a surrounding side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The support defines a horizontal surface upon which the bottom wall of the pot is positioned. Pin means extend upwardly from this horizontal surface, and at least one opening is defined by the bottom wall of the pot for receiving the pin means. This arrangement secures the pot on the support surface against the influence of wind, jostling, or other dislodging forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Valley View Specialties Co.,
    Inventor: Robert W. Rynberk
  • Patent number: 5617673
    Abstract: A gravity independent photosynthetic growing system (10) is provided for use in providing an environment conducive to growing plant materials under unusual conditions, such as are encountered in space or in locales isolated from sunlight. The growing system (10) includes a stationary core assembly (26), a rotating drum assembly (28) which is rotated by a motive assembly (30), an enclosing assembly (32), a growth requirements assembly (34) and a control assembly (35). Illumination lamps (42) situated in the central core (20) provide photosynthetic radiation which is transmitted through light transmissive sector walls (52) to be reflected inward from a surrounding cylindrical reflector (64) into growth sectors (50) within which the plants are grown. The growth sectors are adapted to receive seed mats (178), hard shell growth cases (204) and growth bags (188) which provide purchase for the plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Inventor: Yasukazu Takashima
  • Patent number: 5598662
    Abstract: A pole garden and fountain, characterized by at least one floor to ceiling stabilizing pole, supporting adjustable couplings for plant potting dish hangers and circulating water dish troughs, each of which may be independently rotated and/or elevated to a preselected position. A fountain effect is obtained by recycling water from a base water well to a topmost feeder water dish trough. Corresponding dishes are artistically disposed upon the pole in coactive water circulating array. The stabilizing pole is adjustable and the unit is readily portable. Stability to the pole is achieved through foot and ceiling mounting brackets upon which respective feeder water dish and plant potting hanger dishes are mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventor: Donna A. Droste