Plant husbandry – Receptacle for growing medium
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Collins, Timothy D (Department: 3644)
Plant husbandry
Receptacle for growing medium
Reexamination Certificate
active
07874102
ABSTRACT:
A decorative surround for potted plants is described. The surround may be a shell having a generally convex outer surface and an aperture in the shell suitable for either receiving or supporting a plant pot. The surround may be supported with respect to the ground or other reference surface by the periphery of the shell or by the bottom of a structure within the aperture, and the surround held against the ground by the weight of the potted plant. Alternatively, the surround may be affixed to the ground with pins or stakes. Another decorative surround is sized so that the aperture is smaller than a maximum diameter of the plant pot, and a strap is provided to hold the plant pot against an inner surface of the shell. The visible surface of the surround may be formed, textured or colored so as to have a visual appearance simulating natural rock.
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Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Collins Timothy D
Williams Monica
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