Shipping cradle for trays of seedlings and the like

Details Shipping cradle for trays of seedlings and the like Shipping cradle for trays of seedlings and the like

2004-07-07

2010-06-15

Yu, Mickey (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For a plant, flower, or tree

C206S561000, C206S509000, C047S077000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07735647

ABSTRACT:
A shipping cradle for seedlings and the like is both nestable and stackable. When stacked, a gap is formed between vertically-adjacent cradles to permit insertion and removal of trays of seedlings, and to permit visual inspection of the seedlings. A drainage system includes a series of channels and openings that prevent water from draining onto seedlings positioned in the lower cradles. The cradles are lightweight, and can be shipped in the nested position to substantially reduce shipping costs.

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Exhibit A is “Wellmaster Carts”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.
Exhibit B is “Universal 600 Series”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.
Exhibit C is “T.I.S. Cart and Rack Systems”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.
Exhibit D is “Wellmaster Carts”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.
Exhibit E is “Plant Transport Cart”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.
Exhibit F is “Ship 'N Shop Carts”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.
Exhibit G is “Standard or High-Cube Plant Transport Carts”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.
Exhibit H is “European Style Plant Transport Carts”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.
Exhibit I is “Mobile Gro-Cart”, date unknown, at least as early as Jul. 1, 2002.

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