Flower pot cover
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FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a flower pot cover showing my new design, the rear being identical;
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, both sides being identical;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, the rear being identical;
FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of FIG. 5, both sides being identical;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of FIG. 5;
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 5;
FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of a third embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, the rear being identical;
FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of FIG. 9, both sides being identical;
FIG. 11 is a top plan view of FIG. 9;
FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 9;
FIG. 13 is a rear elevational view of a fourth embodiment of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 14 is a front elevational view of FIG. 13, both sides being identical;
FIG. 15 is a top plan view of FIG. 13;
FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 13;
FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view of a fifth embodiment of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 18 is a front elevational view of FIG. 17, both sides being identical;
FIG. 19 is a top plan view of FIG. 17;
FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 17;
FIG. 21 is a rear elevational view of a sixth embodiment of the design of FIG. 1;
FIG. 22 is a front elevational view of FIG. 21, both sides being identical;
FIG. 23 is a top plan view of FIG. 21;
FIG. 24 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 21;
FIG. 25 is a side elevational view of a seventh embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, all sides being identical;
FIG. 26 is a top plan view of FIG. 25;
FIG. 27 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 25;
FIG. 28 is a side elevational view of an eighth embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, all sides being identical;
FIG. 29 is a top plan view of FIG. 28;
FIG. 30 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 28;
FIG. 31 is a side elevational view of a ninth embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, all sides being identical;
FIG. 32 is a top plan view of FIG. 31;
FIG. 33 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 31; and,
FIG. 34 is an enlargement of a portion of the surface pattern used in my design as indicated in FIGS. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31, and 33.
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- Sweet's Architectural Catalog File; 1978; Sec. 9.13/St; p. 3; Fabric Gaelic--Sky Blue. Exhibit A. Curtis Wagner Co., Inc., Houston, TX, shows thick, stiff shiny red plastic pot cover with large scalloped border, (Photograph) Date unknown. Exhibit B. Jacobson Pot Cover Company of Scranton, PA, advertising literature, Date of first use unknown. Exhibit C. Photgraph of pot cover, manufacturer unknown, date unknown. Exhibit D. Photocopy of photo of pot cover ("Platform Pot Dresser") made by John Raisen Corp., San Francisco, CA. Date of first use unknown. Exhibit E. Photograph of 2-part pot cover system made by Floral Decor, subsidiary of John Henry Co., Lansing MI. Date unknown. Exhibit F. Photo of pot cover made by a Holland company (K.P.I.). Date of first public use believed to be late 1984. Exhibit G. "The Glass of Frederick Carder", copyright 1971 by P. V. Gardner, showing various styles of glass basket-like vases or containers. Exhibit H. "Speed Cover.RTM." brochure, published in 1983 by Applicants, showing various pot covers. Exhibit I. "Speed Cover.RTM." brochure, published in 1983 by Applicants, showing various pot covers. Exhibit J. Item published in 1936 by Gellman Bros., Minneapolis, MN. Shows an assortment of paper hats. Exhibit K. Photo of various other flower pot wrapping, sold in rolls or sheets and used in the floral industry for years. Exhibit L. Photo of pot cover made of woven straw-like material, Date unknown. Exhibit M. Photo of basket-type pot cover used in the floral industry, Date unknown. Exhibit N. "Speed Cover.RTM." brochure, published in 1984 by Applicants, showing various pot covers.
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 20, 1989
Date of Patent: Jun 9, 1992
Assignee: Highland Supply Corporation (Highland, IL)
Inventor: Daniel L. Vaughn (Powell, OH)
Primary Examiner: B. J. Bullock
Law Firm: Dunlap, Codding & Lee
Application Number: 7/341,056