US3961444A
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Flower pot container for plant seeds in a dormant growing medium and method of preparing for storage and shipment and then using same
Assignee: SPRINGTIME FLOWERS Inc
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Filing: 1975-05-15
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1995-05-15
Abstract
Abstract Compressed peat moss is placed in a container and a seed tape is provided on top of the peat moss or individual seeds may be secured thereto by a layer of water soluble wax. The container may be sufficiently large enough to allow expansion of the peat moss when moisture is applied in preparation for use or the container may be comprised of telescopically interconnected sections which expand as the peat moss expands or tin foil capable of expanding with the peat moss. The application of water dissolves the wax and washes it away leaving the seeds to grow in the activated peat moss. The unused portion of the container above the compressed peat moss may be filled with edible foods such as candy or cheese which are removed prior to applying the water to the peat moss. A terrarium transparent dome may cover the container containing the peat moss seeds and edible food products. A tray for the food products on the peat moss may be removed and used as a watering tray.
Inventors
- 👤 William Skaife
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/50; B65D85/52; A; A01; A01G; A01G24/00; A01G24/20; A01G24/28; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/029; A01G9/0293; A01G9/14; A01G9/16; B65D21/00; B65D21/08; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A flower pot container and growing medium comprising, a flower pot container including a plurality of telescopically interconnected sections and a top wall connected to the uppermost section, compressed peat moss filling a portion of the maximum capacity of said container, said container having sufficient capacity to hold said compressed peat moss upon it being expanded by the application of water, and said container being self adjusting to conform to the size of the peat moss in its compressed and expanded states whereby said peat moss when wetted rising and forcing said top wall upwardly moving said sections from a collapsed to an expanded state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A flower pot container and growing medium comprising, a flower pot container including a plurality of telescopically interconnected sections and a top wall connected to the uppermost section, compressed peat moss filling a portion of the maximum capacity of said container, said container having sufficient capacity to hold said compressed peat moss upon it being expanded by the application of water, and said container being self adjusting to conform to the size of the peat moss in its compressed and expanded states whereby said peat moss when wetted rising and forcing said top wall upwardly moving said sections from a collapsed to an expanded state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein seeds are provided on said peat moss.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 2 wherein means is provided for holding said seeds on said peat moss.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 3 wherein said means for holding said seeds on said peat moss is further defined as being water soluble wax.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said top wall includes an opening to expose said peat moss to the atmosphere.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 5 wherein seeds are provided on said peat moss under said opening in said top wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said plurality of sections are rectangular in cross section.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said plurality of sections increase in area from the bottom section to the uppermost section.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said peat moss in its compressed condition filling a portion of the maximum capacity of said container being further defined as filling only the lowermost section when in its compressed condition and the other sections each having a height substantially equal to that of the lowermost section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said interconnected sections include pheripheral flanges adapted to interlock upon said sections being moved to said expanded condition.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 10 wherein said interconnected sections are interconnected only by said pheripheral flanges adapted to interlock.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein said pot container is positioned in a watering tray and said bottom section is provided with openings to provide communication between said watering tray and said bottom section.
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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) | 1979-06-08 | 1979-12-08 | 1980-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-08 | 1983-12-08 | 1984-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-08 | 1987-12-08 | 1988-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |