Accessorized Planter
A planter (1) which may be easily customized with attachable accessories to match any theme or to fit any decor. The planter (1) includes at least one rod (6) which extends upward from the bottom (2) of the planter (1). The rod (6) may be molded into the planter (1) or removably secured to the bottom (2) of the planter (1). Accessories, such as clocks, sports objects, coat hangers, temperature gauges, etc., are secured on the rod (6) as desired to match any theme or decor.
This invention relates to planters, more particularly, a planter which may be easily customized with attachable accessories to match any theme or to fit any decor.
Planters are an effective way of displaying plant life and decorating an area. Currently, planters and other types of containers for plants are widely used for both interior and exterior decoration. If the user needs a planter that matches a specific theme or decor he/she only has the options of the type, size, and/or color of the planter and the type of plant to go in it.
Thus, a need exists for a planter which may be easily customized with attachable accessories to match any theme or to fit any decor.
The relevant prior art includes the following references:
The primary object of the present invention is to provide an accessorized planter which:
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- is capable of receiving and displaying a variety of different accessories;
- may be customized to fit any theme or decor;
- may be used with any type of planter;
- enhances the appearance of the planter;
- enhances the utility of the planter;
- enhances the appearance of any plant life displayed in the planter; and
- enhances the appearance of the host environment.
The present invention accomplishes these and other objectives by providing a planter which may be easily customized with attachable accessories to match any theme or to fit any decor. The planter includes at least one rod which extends upward. The rod may be molded into the planter or secured to the bottom of the planter using a variety of securing means such as threads, bolts, nuts, snap means, glue, adhesive, cotter pins, hooks, etc. Accessories, such as clocks, sports objects, coat hangers, temperature gauges, etc., are secured on the rod as desired to match any theme or decor.
In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the attached drawings in which:
For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered components in the drawings is as follows:
With reference to
The rod 6 may be fixedly or removably attached to a stabilizer plate 7 and may be attached to the planter 1 using a variety of different methods such as threads, snap means, glue, adhesive, cotter pins, bolts, nuts, etc. Several versions of the planter 1 are disclosed showing different methods of attaching the rod 6 and stabilizer plate 7 to the planter 1.
In a first version, the rod 6 and stabilizer plate 7 are molded into the planter 1. In a second version, the rod 6 and stabilizer plate 7 rest on the inside bottom 2 of the planter 1 and are attached to the planter with a bolt 11 which passes through the center hole 3 of the planter 1 and is received by the rod 6, as shown in
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A wide variety of accessories may be displayed on planter such as sports equipment, sports memorabilia, clocks, coat hangers, thermometers, picture frames, hooks, etc. The accessories may be attached to the rod 6 and/or crosspiece 8 using a variety of different means such as threads, snap means, glue, adhesive, cotter pins, hooks, screws, etc.
In one embodiment of the invention, as shown in
In a second embodiment of the invention, as shown in
It is to be understood that while a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and drawings.
Claims
1. A planter comprising:
- a bottom, sides, and an upper rim;
- a rod attached to the bottom of the planter and extending upward;
- said rod having the capability of receiving and displaying various accessories;
- said rod having the capability of receiving additional rods; and
- various interchangeable accessories which are attachable to the rod.
2. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- the rod is made out of the same material as the planter; and
- the rod is molded into the planter.
3. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- the rod is decoratively shaped.
4. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- a stabilizer plate rests against the underside bottom of the planter and is attached to the rod;
- the bottom of the planter has a center hole;
- the rod passes through the center hole; and
- the rod and stabilizer plate are attached and held in place by the weight of the planter.
5. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- a stabilizer plate rests against the underside bottom of the planter and is attached to the rod;
- the bottom of the planter has a center hole;
- the rod passes through the center hole;
- the rod has threads on the bottom and is capable of receiving a nut; and
- the rod and stabilizer plate are attached to the planter with a nut.
6. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- the bottom of said planter has a center hole;
- a stabilizer plate rests on the bottom of said planter;
- the stabilizer plate is attached to the rod;
- the bottom of the rod is capable of receiving a bolt;
- a bolt passes through the center hole of the planter; and
- the rod is attached to the bottom of the planter with a bolt.
7. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- a stabilizer plate rests on the bottom of said planter;
- the stabilizer plate is attached to the rod; and
- the stabilizer plate and rod are attached to bottom of the planter with an adhesive.
8. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- a stabilizer plate rests on the bottom of said planter;
- the stabilizer plate is attached to the rod; and
- the stabilizer plate and rod are attached and held in place by the weight of dirt and/or rocks placed in the planter on top of the stabilizer plate.
9. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- a plurality of rods are attached together providing additional height and attachment points for accessories.
10. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- a plurality of rods are attached together providing additional height and attachment points for accessories; and
- and at least one of the plurality of rods is decoratively shaped.
11. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- a crosspiece is attached to the rod providing additional attachment points for accessories.
12. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- a reservoir partition is attached to the rod creating a space between the dirt and/or rocks and the bottom of the planter for water to be collected.
13. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- the accessories are attached to the rod and/or crosspiece by sliding the rod and/or crosspiece through holes located in the accessories; and
- the accessories are held in place on the extension rod using rubber rings.
14. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- the accessories are attached to the extension rod with an adhesive.
15. The planter of claim 1 wherein:
- the accessories are attached to the extension rod with screws.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 3, 2008
Publication Date: Dec 3, 2009
Inventor: Rick D. Clouston (Naples, FL)
Application Number: 12/131,954
International Classification: A47G 7/02 (20060101);