Special receptacle or package – With ornamentation or simulation
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-22
2001-09-25
Fidei, David T. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
With ornamentation or simulation
Reexamination Certificate
active
06293401
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to liners, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a liner having a natural grass tuft to provide a unique decorative appearance and cushioning support.
2. Brief Description of the Related Art
Strips of sheet material formed into tufts have been used for many years. More specifically, material known as decorative grass has been used in fruit baskets, Easter baskets, picnic baskets and other containers and receptacles for decorative and cushioning purposes. The decorative grass of the prior art has been produced by numerous methods and from a variety of materials such as polymeric materials, paper, cellophane or the like. Typically, such materials are cut and shredded to produce individual segments having predetermined dimensions.
A problem associated with decorative grass is that it can easily fall out of the container in which it is disposed or cling to other objects, and therefore is inconvenient to clean up and to dispose of. In addition, because of the materials from which decorative grasses are typically fabricated, decorative grasses generally have an artificial appearance.
To this end, a liner is desired that provides an effective cushioning support while having a natural appearance. It is to such a liner that the present invention is directed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a liner for a container. The liner includes a flexible, waterproof sheet of material having a first side and a second side, the first side having a bonding material disposed thereon. A flexible, porous sheet of material is connected to the second side of the flexible, waterproof sheet of material in a superposed relationship. A flexible seed carrier is disposed between the flexible, waterproof sheet of material and the flexible, porous sheet of material. The seed carrier is fabricated of a moisture retaining material. Finally, a plurality of seeds are embedded in the seed carrier such that, upon germination, the seeds will sprout through the flexible porous sheet of material so as to form a natural tuft.
In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a combination of a container and the liner noted above wherein the liner is bonded to the interior surface of the container.
The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and appended claims.
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“Ready-To-Grow Perennial Flower Mats”; Supermarket Floral—Jul. 1994; p. 28.
Dunlap Codding & Rogers P.C.
Fidei David T.
Southpac Trust International Inc.
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