Abstract: A container is arranged to include a flange to permit support of the container in a suspended orientation over a plant to be watered, with the container including a valve head permitting metering of fluid from the container to the underlying plant.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting bracket for mounting a flower pot on a wall comprises a mounting plate and a leg supported by the mounting plate for supporting the flower pot. The leg is supported in one of a series of transverse slots in the mounting plate. Rim hooks are slidably mounted in a vertical slot in an upper portion of the mounting plate and a vertical slot in the leg, for engaging the rim of the flower pot and a drainage tray, respectively.

Abstract: A hanger for removable engagement with a support member includes a rigid body with a hook-shaped upper end and a lower end having a removable support attachment for supporting an article on the hanger.

Abstract: A railing hanger is provided for hanging a plant from a deck rail. The railing hanger has a pair of substantially parallel planar brackets each including a pair of integral oppositely opening hooks. An upwardly opening hook on one bracket is joined with an upwardly opening hook on the other bracket by a plurality of transverse U-shaped stiffeners. The brackets and the stiffeners collectively define an upwardly opening container for receiving a plant. A downwardly opening hook on each bracket is selectively self connecting to the top of the railing and resists movement of the container laterally away from the rail. In an installed position, the container is spaced laterally from the railing and the bottom wall of the container is substantially horizontal. A rearwardly extending leg on the railing hanger prohibits movement of the container toward the rail.

Abstract: A device for suspending a vessel from its rim includes a vertically oriented member having at least one notch to receive a section of the rim, the geometry of the notch being characterized in that if a user of the device inserts the rim section and lets go of the vessel it will remain suspended in a desired orientation. Although particularly suited to suspending clay pots of the type used horticulturally, the device is equally suited to any type of rimmed receptacle. A system of holes and pegs may additionally be provided to support the bottom of the vessel. Preferably the notch is formed with a straight blade which creates opposing surfaces that catch on upper/inner and lower/outer points along the rim, respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for suspending a hanging plant that is housed in a container is described as including three or more flexible supports each of which has a first end and a second end. The first end of each flexible support is adapted for hanging from an overhead supporting hook. The second end of each flexible support is attached together to provide an enclosure for retaining and for supporting the container. At least one of the flexible supports includes a fastener that is disposed intermediate to the first end and the second end. The fastener includes a slideable sleeve. The slideable sleeve can be displaced along the longitudinal axis of the flexible support to expose a coupling which can then be separated. Once the coupling is separated the flexible support also separates into two halves and the container can be readily removed from or inserted into the apparatus through the opening provided by the separated flexible support.

Abstract: A hanging pot is provided with a plurality of tubular inserts which extend through the outer wall of the pot. The root portion of the growing plants are planted within the pot and the stalks of growing plants are extended through the tubular inserts so that they hang downwardly from the pot. The tubular inserts surround the stalks or stems of the plants and protect them from breaking under their own weight as they hang downwardly.

Abstract: A pot hanger for a vertically hanging pot with or without a drain saucer includes a series of flat sheet, generally inverted U-shaped spaced clips. A lower distal end of the clips seats on a downwardly-facing surface of the plant container or the saucer while an upper distal end seats against an inner surface of a pot container or saucer peripheral circular ridge. One or a pair of apertures are formed in a bight portion of each clip with a bottom chain link of a corresponding series of chains affixed therein. The tops of all of the chains are fixed into a common swivel, snap or S-type hook and the hook mounted on a provided support nail or screw hook. A tab is provided on each of the clips to facilitate removal of a clip from a pot container or saucer.

Abstract: A device for rotating a hanging plant to keep it from growing lopsided. The device has counteracting coaxial tension springs of opposite hand that rotate the plant first in one direction when the plant is watered and then in the opposite direction as the plant goes from wet to dry. A weight change of 10-20% is sufficient to rotate the plant at least 1/2 turn. An indicator is responsive to changes in the length of the springs as the plant dries out and as the springs are axially unloaded.

Abstract: A decorative cover which is connected to a hanging basket flower pot. The hanging basket flower pot is adapted to be hangingly supported from the a support surface. In one embodiment, the decorative cover is adapted to be hangingly supported from the support surface for providing a hanging basket type of flower pot. The decorative cover also is adapted to be hangingly supported from a support surface with a flower pot supported therein. A sheet of material with reinforcing means adapted for cooperating with the sheet of material for maintaining the sheet of material in a formed shape when the sheet of material is formed.

Abstract: A tensile support device comprising a pair of rigid, elongated members which are horizontally disposed and attached closely together at their outer ends and held widely spaced apart by a cable or strap at their inner ends which rest against a supporting surface, such as a wall, a tree, a pole, or a plurality of balcony posts. A tensional support cable is fastened at its lower end to the outer ends of the members or to the connection between the outer ends of the members and at its upper end to the supporting surface, or to a window sill by using an auxiliary bracket, at a point substantially above the inner ends, whereby a compressive force is created along the rigid members when a plant container is hooked over the connection between the outer ends.

Abstract: This combination mobile sculpture and plant holder has two interlocking links. One link is suspended from the ceiling and the other link has a plant holder attached to it. Each link has an outer and an inner perimeter having a geometric shape. Corresponding slots on each of the links allow the links to be locked together. One of the links has a split to allow the links to be interlocked. The split extends from one of the slots to the opposite perimeter. The split makes several curves to form a mortise and a tenon to lock the two sides of the split together. The cooperating slot on the other link locks the split together when the links are locked together. An alternative to the mortise and tenon is a pair of inserts wedged between the first link and the slot on the inner perimeter of the second link.

Abstract: A shipping container includes a hexagonal carton having six walls extending between top and bottom ends of the carton, and a gimbal assembly contained within the carton and supported only by pivot connections to an opposed pair of the walls. The gimbal assembly comprises a normally horizontal ring supported by the pivot connections to the side walls, a normally vertical cradle pivotally connected at diametrically opposed points to the ring, and a product platform connected to the cradle below its pivot axis. Since the cradle and product platform have a combined center of gravity below the pivot axis, the cradle tends to remain in a vertical plane regardless of how the carton is turned. The top and bottom ends are preferably formed by six triangular flaps each slightly oversize, so that the flaps toggle to a locked, non-coplanar position upon closure.

Abstract: A display device for use in the display of flowers includes a backing sheet, a peripheral frame and a removable water container located behind a cover panel. The cover panel may be of the same material as the backing sheet.

Abstract: In a method of hydroponical growing of plants, a drip irrigation pipe having outlets disposed along the length thereof is inserted between a pair of flatwise juxtaposed layers of water-impervious material of an apparatus alongside a first closed longitudinal edge thereof. The apparatus including the supply pipe is suspended with said first closed longitudinal edge along a suspension means placed at a substantially horizontal level. Roots of plants are inserted in between said two layers downstreams of said outlets and with the stems extending through throughcuts in one of said two layers. Nutrient solution is fed through said supply pipe and outlets and guided to the roots of each plant and is quickly percolated through said roots and collected below the roots for recirculation or discharge thereof.

Abstract: A plant pot carrier is provided, generally in the form of a ring of lesser diameter than the top of the pot, to support the pot. Preferably, the ring is circular in cross-section and nearly cylindrical but tapered slightly to match the taper of the upper rim of a plant pot. In the preferred embodiment, leading from opposite upper sides of the ring are two flexible straps, which may be bent upwardly to meet each other and which include complimentary means for fastening one to the other, thereby forming a loop which can be used as a carrying handle. At least the lower periphery of the ring includes several inwardly directed tabs or a continuous flange which engages the underside of the lip commonly formed by the annular ring at the top of a typical plant pot. Preferably, several spaced tabs or a continuous flange are also provided at the upper margin of the ring, to engage the upper portion of the plant pot.

Abstract: A plant base cover and plant basket liner, each including a layer of an absorbent material adhesively bound to a netting that is preferably formed of a durable material such as nylon. The plant base cover includes a passage for admitting the base of a plant therethrough and a cut extending from an edge of the plant base cover to the edge of the passage to facilitate placement of the plant base cover around a plant. The plant basket liner is specifically sized and configured to be placed within conventionally-known plant baskets and is adapted to maintain a quantity of soil therein. The process of fabricating both the plant base cover and plant basket liner includes the steps of forming a layer of the insulating and absorbent material, securing a netting over the layer, and spraying the layer and the netting to adhesively bind them together.

Abstract: The specification discloses a support apparatus for suspending an article from a longitudinally extending member having at least one flattened side. The support apparatus comprises a support member and a bracket member. The support member substantially surrounds the longitudinally extending member and contains a portion which conforms to the flattened portion. The bracket member comprises two engaging projections and a holding portion. The engaging projections penetrate perforations formed in the support member and contact an underside of the longitudinally extending member. Notches may be formed on the engaging projections to lock the bracket member in to an extended position relative to the longitudinally extending position.

Abstract: Known plant-cultivation boards for vertical epiphyte planting in a plant substrate are nowadays made of wickerwork of tree fern roots cut into a cuboid shape. However, this material should no longer be used for reasons of protection of the species. Moreover, when the epiphytes are replanted, the roots cannot, or only with a high degree of destruction be detached from the known plant-cultivation boards. For eliminating this disadvantage and permitting also a use of other plant substrates, it is suggested that a receptacle (1) should be created for the plant substrate, which comprises a back wall (3) provided with a smooth inner surface facing the plant substrate and a front wall (2) which is composed of a plurality of releasable elements (13) provided with fastening means for fastening the plants and which includes at least one opening (21) permitting the plants to reach the plant substrate, the opening being formed by spacers (18) arranged between the elements (13).

Abstract: A hangable holder suitable for suspending plants and the like comprises a receptacle suitable for holding a plant and a unitary support for the receptacle. The support comprises a waterproof bottom and an exterior peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom. There are at least three longitudinally extending arms projecting upwardly from the exterior wall, each arm being provided with a support hole. There can be an inner wall inwardly from the exterior wall with a space between the two walls for holding articles such as decorative flowers. A ring for selective removable engagement with the arms permits a removable container to be located in the support prior to the use of a receptacle.

Abstract: Suspension or hanger bars, particularly a weight-responsive hanger bar which is pivotable to indicate changes in weight of the suspended object. The device is particularly adaptable to suspension of moisturized planters, such that the hanger bar is pivoted, as the moisture content of the planter is depleted.

Abstract: A hanging plant holder which is height adjustable. A cable wraps around a pulley enclosed in the base of the plant holder and attaches to a hook in a ceiling. A braking and release mechanism in the plant holder allows the pulley to move in such a fashion that the cable is lengthened or shortened.

Abstract: A flowerpot holder having an inverted hook section receiving the rim of the pot, a shoulder supporting the lower edge of the rim and a flat section complementary to the lower end of the pot for holding the pot level.

Abstract: A height adjustable device for suspending a planter comprises a locking member adapted to be mounted above the planter, a handle member and a cable attached at a first end thereof to the planter. The cable passes through the locking member and is wound around a reel biasedly mounted in the handle member with a second end of the cable being attached to the reel. The cable is partly wound around the reel. A disengageable brake is provided for the reel. The locking member comprises a pair of fixed wheels which guide the cable therethrough. The locking member further comprises a locking arm pivotally mounted therein and comprising a series of teeth. The locking arm is biased towards a first one of the wheels, whereby the cable can be secured between the locking arm and the first wheel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for watering hanging or potted plants including suspension of a drippage collection receptacle from the container of the hanging plant which has an upwardly directed opening of larger dimension than the dimension of the container of the hanging plant. A liquid transfer tube extends from an outlet connector disposed at the lower portion of the receptacle and being of sufficient length such that its free end is positionable above the upper end of the receptacle and is capable of extending downwardly a predetermined distance below the receptacle. A tube retainer is provided at the upper end of the receptacle for releasably positioning the free end of the liquid transfer tube above the liquid level in the receptacle. The liquid transfer tube may also include a pump for transfer of liquid from the receptacle to the container of the hanging plant such as for recirculation of water and nutrients to the hanging plant.

Abstract: A planter clip is used to secure a plurality of pots containing plants together in order to prevent the pots tipping over in high winds. The planter clip comprises an elongate middle section having a clip on both ends. The clips are secured to the top rims of the pots and one clip is used to secure two adjacent pots together in a spaced arrangement. It is possible to secure a plurality of pots in a spaced grid pattern by using a plurality of such clips.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for capturing overflow from hanging plant containers, which is comprised of a funnel member for being positioned below the plant container and a cup member centrally disposed in the funnel member. The cup member has a plurality of recesses in a bottom portion thereof for channeling matter received by the funnel member through a bottom opening in the funnel member. A flexible tube fits over the bottom opening to carry the material to a sink or container. A plurality of cords are attached to the funnel member for suspending the apparatus from the hanging plant container. A decorative article, such as a tassel, hanging below the plant is received within the cup member, to protect the article from the plant overflow. The apparatus is easily moved from plant to plant and allows a user to water hanging plants without worrying about dirty water overflow.

Abstract: A plant container is in the form of a plant pot (flower pot) having a bottom with a center opening and several water drain openings with the bottom receivable in a circular pot tray formed with a center tubular pole that extends upward through the bottom center opening of the pot. An overhead suspended rope is passed through the center tubular pole and an adjustable position pot stopper with a position locking screw positioning the plant pot on the hanging rope.

Abstract: A hangable holder suitable for suspending plants and the like comprises a receptacle suitable for holding a plant and a unitary support for the receptacle. The support comprises a waterproof bottom and an exterior peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom. There are at least three longitudinally extending arms projecting upwardly from the exterior wall, each arm being provided with a support hole. There can be an inner wall inwardly from the exterior wall with a space between the two walls for holding articles such as decorative flowers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hanging basket liner for lining wire and other types of hanging baskets designed to hold live, growing plants and flowers or artificial plants or flowers. The liner is of a construction which incorporates a covering of sphagnum moss on its outer surface, so that it has a natural appearance. The flexible material from which the inner liner is made is adaptable, by cutting and trimming, to fit various sizes and shapes of hanging baskets. The liner, which has a diameter in the range from 17 inches to 48 inches and a thickness in the range from 1/4 to 1/2 inch, has a inner lining with sponge like properties which retains moisture, reduces the drying out of the growing medium and is durable, long lasting and reuseable. The liner has a number of vanes emanating from its center so that side slits, through which trailing plants can grow, are created as the liner conforms to the shape of the hanging basket.

Abstract: A hanger adapted for suspending a plant container or the like from a fixed support. The hanger comprises a plurality of flexible straps having upper reaches terminating in upper extremities adapted for connection to the fixed support and lower reaches terminating in lower extremities adapted for disposition adjacent the plant container, and supporters on the lower extremities of the straps for supporting the container. Each strap has an effective length defined by the distance between its upper and lower extremities. The effective length of each strap is adjustable independent of the adjustment of the other straps for varying the position of the plant with respect to the fixed support.

Abstract: A structure and method for supporting multiple potted plants from a tripod-like support structure is provided. The structure and method of support provide for the concealment of a portion of the support structure by a potted plant so as to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the support structure.

Abstract: A container system for growing plants includes a container and a growing medium. The container comprises one or more flat but flexible wall panels (10, 10', 10", 62) and connectors (12, 12', 12", 24 and 25, 66) for joining adjacent wall panel edges to form a continuous container wall. The panels have openings (18, 90, 98) through which plants (40) can be grown. Openings not in use are closed by integral flaps (16, 63), which spring open or shut owing to the curvature of the panels and the flexibility of the panel walls, and snap shut into the openings. Long panel connectors include channels (20, 28) for receiving and engaging complementary panel edges, and stiffen the containers. Perforated irrigation tubes (44) may stand in the assembled containers and pass through apertured top caps (50); bottom caps (50, 70) provide drainage. The containers can be extended in size by connecting further wall panels, and some can be stacked.

Abstract: A pocket having an opening at the top for the flower pot consists of an inner layer of flexible waterproof material, and an outer layer of a flexible material, the outer layer in the area of the pocket being in the form of the trunk of an animal, the outer layer extending in the form of a body extremity from the pocket area, and being filled with a cushioning material so that it is a semi rigid cushioned protuberance. A removable item of apparel may be attached to the protuberance.

Abstract: A system for growing plants against a vertical wall such as a fence, partition between apartment balconies or the like. Each support is an integrally formed member with an elongate support portion and a U-shaped hook-portion which fits freely and removably about an upper horizontal portion of the wall. The elongate support portion has a number of vertically spaced-apart openings which access a longitudinal channel formed in the surface of the elongate support portion which rests against the wall. A number of receptacles are provided to receive soil. Each receptacle has a pair of horizontally spaced-apart hooks which can be releasably secured in any one of the openings formed in the supports. The spacing between the supports is fixed solely by securing receptacle between the supports. No fasteners are required to secure the system to the wall, and the system can be readily assembled and disassembled without tools.

Abstract: The bud vase has a bulbous lower portion and an elongated neck. The lower portion has a flat bottom. That and the elongated neck adapt it to be held by the bracket which comprises a clamp, a vase clip and a conversion clip. The clamp has a back portion which is a curved, springy strip that clips to the top of the back or end of structure such as a church pew. It has a front portion configured to provide a flat horizontal surface to support the vase by its flat bottom and to provide for attachment of a clip which holds the neck of the vase. The bracket is configured to hold the vase vertically when the bracket is used on structure such as pew backs slanted 15.degree. off of vertical and, when fitted with the conversion clip, holds the vase vertical when the bracket is mounted on vertical structure such as the end of a pew. The bracket is a part molded in the form of a bent-to-shape strip of material.

Abstract: A hanger for pots of the type having a plurality of openings spaced around a perimeter and having a suspension member, a plurality of wires connected to the suspension member, and on the other of ends of each wire there being a quick attachment device adapted to be inserted through a respective opening in the pot, and engaging the pot securely.

Abstract: A combination food holder and planter includes a main frame having an opening; a food support frame removably connected to the main frame within the opening for holding at least one food item within the opening; and a planter connected to the main frame for supporting a plant within the opening when the food support frame is removed from the main frame.

Abstract: The invention concerns an article suspension system and is provided for raising, lowering and suspending an article (such as display materials, botanical specimens, electrical, video or electronic gear, and the like) on a cord, e.g. overhead or across open spaces, at selected positions of static and dynamic suspension such as display or monitoring positions or service and maintenance positions. The invention includes novel article hook means, locking handle means, and cord lock means for suspension from one or more pulley supports.

Abstract: This plant spinner is designed to rotate potted plants, so as to evenly expose them to the rays of the sun. Primarily, it consists of a simulated flower that is adhered to a window pane, and the petals of the flower are provided with a multiple number of solar cells that convert the rays of the sun to electric current that drives a motor that slowly rotates a potted plant that is suspended from the plant spinner. Each solar cell in the flower is capable of powering a separate plant spinner, and the rotation of such potted plants provides for better growth because of them being evenly exposed to the rays of the sun.

Abstract: A vessel adapted to hold a plant and to serve as a light globe facing downwardly; the vessel having an open top and a closed bottom to define a toroidal volume to hold the plant, a central recess opening from the bottom of the vessel and extending upwardly, a light bulb socket at the upper end of the recess, and optionally, vents in the bottom of the vessel and a ring shaped cover for the vents spaced downwardly from the closed bottom.

Abstract: A plant pot hanger for releasably supporting a plant pot has rear, middle and front support members. The rear member has a bracing portion projecting outwardly to an outer end adapted to engage and laterally support a tapered body of the pot at a location spaced below a collar thereof. The middle member has a bracing part projecting outwardly to an outer end adapted to engage and laterally support the tapered body at a location spaced above the bracing portion of the rear member and at lower edge on the pot collar. The front member is adapted to engage an interior side of the pot collar and is attachable along with the middle and rear members to a vertical mounting surface. The outer end of the bracing portion of the rear member is disposed outwardly beyond the outer end of the bracing part of the middle member such that the respective outer ends together define a pitch line at a given angle relative to the vertical.

Abstract: A straight-hanging tapered plant pot which includes a body composed of a side wall being tapered from a larger size at an upper end to a smaller size at a lower end and of a bottom wall connected to the side wall at the lower end thereof, has a hollow wedge-shaped projection integrally connected with, and bridging an interrupted section of, the pot side wall. The projection projects outwardly from the body side wall so as to adapt the projection to support the pot body in an upright, non-tilted fashion from a vertical surface and position the pot bottom wall in a generally horizontal plane. The hollow configuration of the projection and tapered configuration of the pot body allow a plurality of the pot bodies with projections thereon to be compactly stacked together in nested relationship.

Abstract: A hook (44, 60) at an upper forward portion of a mount (14, 66, 66') extends into a horizontal slot (24, 102) formed in an upper sidewall portion (18, 104) of a container (10, 58). A stem (54) may extend downwardly from the hook (48), for insertion into a vertical opening (26) in the container sidewall (18). The holder (14, 66, 66') includes a front leg (32, 38, 68') which extends downwardly from the hook (44, 60) and presents a front surface (55, 76, 76') against which a lower sidewall portion of a container (10) may lie. A protrusion (56, 90, 98) may extend rearwardly from a lower portion of the front leg (32, 68, 68'). A mounting hook (34, 66) extends rearwardly from the upper end of the leg (32, 68, 68') and clips onto an upper edge portion of a support structure (12, 64).

Abstract: A watering device for plants includes a plant container which is balanced on a vertical moving rod by a spring and a water reservoir tank is operatively associated with the plant container so that as the plant container becomes lighter due to a loss of water, the spring member disposed at the opposite end of the vertical moving rod from the plant container actuates a valve in the water reservoir tank and transfers water from the water reservoir tank to the plant container until a balance is again achieved, and when the balance is reached, the valve in the water tank is again closed.

Abstract: A useful device in combination with a conventional type hanging plant support for quickly and easily lowering a potted plant from its uppermost hanging position for servicing and returning. The device provides a surface on which a potted plant is placed and embodies a spring powered reel below the supporting surface with three cables of suitable strength partially wound thereon extending out of and equally spaced about its perimeter to form part of the total support, thus providing means of lengthening the support as the reel unwinds and thereby lowering the plant for attention. Associated with the reel is a locking device or latch so that the suspended plant may be locked into any desired position within its total vertical movement. The assembly and locking device can be grasped and actuated at a point centrally below the support so that rectilinear vertical movement to any desired elevation is readily achieved and maintained without tilting, disturbing, or spilling the contents of the supported pot.

Abstract: An ornamental flower bed base assembly or matrix material comprising a flower bed base plate having a plurality of insertion through-holes disposed at appropriate intervals and a plurality of flower plant holders each having a side wall provided with irrigation orifices and an open top end, each of the flower plant holders being removably engageable with the respective insertion through-holes of the base plate. This matrix is lightweight and can be easily transported to the contemplated site of erection. Using this ornamental flower bed matrix material, a variety of ornamental flower beds can be constructed easily at site. The resulting flower beds are attractive and easy in maintenance.

Abstract: A plant hanger suitable for attaching to the rim of an upwardly positioned flower pot is disclosed. The plant hanger includes generally a plurality of strong, flexible, similar members, each of which terminates upwardly in an upper pot engaging hook. Each of the plurality of members terminates downwardly in a member interconnector of suitable configuration to retain a lower pot support therein. The plant hanger can be easily connected to an upper positioned pot by engaging rim portions of the upper pot with member connected hooks. When properly installed, the plant hanger member interconnector is positioned below and in axial alignment with the upper positioned pot to receive and support the hanger of a lower positioned pot.

Abstract: A cover for a flower pot, especially a hanging pot, which is capable of covering the sides and bottom of the pot. When watering the plant, any surplus water is collected within the cover, which is then drained through a tube projecting from the bottom thereof. The cover may be provided with a water absorbent liner, as well as a wick which is positioned to extend from the bottom of the cover into the soil within the pot. The cover may come in different decorator colors and may also be used on a flower pot which is positioned on a table. A plurality of covers and liners along with material for wicks and needle-like pulling tools may be packaged in the form of an individual kit.

Abstract: A watering device for plants comprises a plant container which is balanced on a horizontal pivot rod by an adjusting weight member. A water reservoir tank is operatively associated with the plant container so that as the plant container becomes lighter as to a loss of water. The adjusting weight member disposed at the opposite end of the horizontal pivot rod from the plant container actuates a valve in the water reservoir tank and transfer water from the water reservoir tank to the plant container until a balance is again achieved. When the balance is reached, the valve in the water tank is again closed.