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Fragrance-releasing flowerpot
Assignee: National Patent Development Corp
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Filing: 1968-09-05
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1988-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A decorative article fabricated to resemble a flowerpot and incorporating therein a synthetic hydrophilic hydrogel capable of releasing fragrance in the presence of a solvent.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis E Gould
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:57
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A decorative article of commerce comprising a liquidcontaining vessel simulating a flowerpot fabricated at least partially of a synthetic material, said material including a composition consisting of a nonswollen, mechanically workable infrequently cross-linked hydrophilic polymer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
A decorative article of commerce comprising a liquidcontaining vessel simulating a flowerpot fabricated at least partially of a synthetic material, said material including a composition consisting of a nonswollen, mechanically workable infrequently cross-linked hydrophilic polymer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article defined in claim 1, wherein said hydrophilic polymer includes a fragrance-releasing soluble solid material absorbed therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The article defined in claim 1 wherein said hydrophilic polymer is arranged to expose a major portion of the surface thereof to the interior of the vessel for contact with a liquid contained therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The article defined in claim 3 wherein said hydrophilic polymer includes a fragrance-releasing soluble solid material therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The article defined in claim 3 wherein said hydrophilic polymer is arranged as a liner forming substantially the entire inner peripheral surface of the vessel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article defined in claim 5 wherein said hydrophilic polymer includes a fragrance-releasing soluble solid material absorbed therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |