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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7815059 | Display rack and method for supporting containerized plants A rack for supporting a plurality of containerized plants has at least one brace supported by and extending between a pair of longitudinally extending rails. The brace is moveable relative to the rails for adjusting the longitudinal position of the brace along the r... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7458475 | Modular tree-like structure for holding potted plants A modular, tree-like structure for holding or hanging potted plants is suitable as an indoor flower/herbs stand. A base on casters supports a height adjustable central stem. The central stem is assembled using a coupling device having means rotatably connecting a pl... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7373753 | Gardening components Systems for the construction of a variety of planting configurations are disclosed. Some of the disclosed embodiments may be equally applicable for products such as shelving systems. The systems may include various shaped troughs and support surfaces and various met... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7360336 | Plant base The invention provides a plant base comprising a base section with a seat for a plant pot, in which a tail section extends in a horizontal direction from the rear of the base section. A groove/protuberance combination is provided at the front of the base section and... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7340859 | Planter with folding legs A planter includes a wire basket having horizontal parallel top rings, bottom rings, and connected vertical wires. Four folding legs each include a top loop rotatably attached to the bottom rings. The legs when in their extended down position each include a short in... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7311291 | Mailbox support post An elongated support post for a mailbox has a mailbox support arm secured to an upper portion of the support post and at least one anchor fin secured to a lower portion of the support post and projectingly outwardly therefrom. In one embodiment of the invention a pa... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7267308 | Kitchen utensil and pot lid holder An apparatus includes a base member formed from wire strands conjoined to each other, defining outwardly flanging sides and a bottom surface. One wire has a unitary body provided with ends disposed along sides of the base, support pegs monolithically formed therewit... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7246780 | Stackable multiple support arm for electronic devices A mounting apparatus includes a plurality of arm mounts which are rotationally coupled in a vertical column in end to end relationship to provide a nested arrangement thereof. A support arm is attached to each of the arm mounts to which an electronic device is attac... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7201306 | Multiple purpose newspaper box A newspaper box is designed so that is may be easily converted to a planter. Laterally confronting parallel recesses on the confronting sides of the side walls of the newspaper box near it open end are adapted to receive a snap in closure panel for converting the ne... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7159727 | Shelving rack connector A connector for use in assembling a shelving member and rack or frame configuration that does not require tools for assembly. The shelving member includes an end with at least two depending shafts spaced apart a predetermined distance apart. The frame includes at le... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7152552 | Modular aquatic display assembly An assembly includes a plurality of uniquely shaped modular members provided with at least one linear slot formed therein and a body provided with a uniform thickness. Selected ones of the modular members have monolithically formed tab portions extending outwardly t... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7025215 | Apparatus for drying scuba diving gear An apparatus for drying scuba diving gear is provided having a support member and first, second and third hanger sub-assemblies removably, slidably engageable with respect to the support member. The sub-assemblies are in vertical alignment with one another at their ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7020997 | Support system for potted plants A support system for supporting at least one plant contained in a pot is provided comprising a tray having an outer wall, an inner wall defining a receptacle for a pot, and an insulating interstitial space therebetween. The tray may include interlocking means allowi... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7014280 | Display device having dual purpose shelving A display device having dual purpose shelving includes spaced apart end brackets and a pivotal shelf. The shelf pivots from an upstanding position to a horizontal position. Below the shelf are a pair of spaced apart rods one of which is fixed and the other of which ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6974043 | Floor rack for holding bathroom sundries A floor rack is designed to hold bathroom sundries and is formed of a base, an upright support rod extending from the base, and a plurality of holders for holding the bathroom sundries. The holders are fastened detachably and interchangeably with the upright support... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6941698 | Object hanger In accordance with the present invention there is provided a hanger adapted for retaining and hanging objects, the hanger including a ring, at least two upper flexible members having first and second ends, wherein each member is received through an aperture of the r... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6910590 | Inventory display rack A method and a display rack apparatus for the efficient display of large or bulky inventory items. The display rack includes mounting brackets attached to sloping lateral frame arms to support similar parts of disassembled items of inventory in an inclined, raised a... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6895712 | Wire cage for nursery items A wire plant cage comprises a matrix of interconnected vertical and horizontal wire members to support a plant and to accommodate plant growth. The wire plant cage has an upper ring and lower ring connected to at least one leg adapted to provide support for the wire... | 05/24/2005 |
| 6854696 | Portable foldable floral fixture apparatus A portable, foldable display apparatus that can be folded into a structure that is approximately one foot wide so that it can be easily stored. The apparatus is fitted with wheels so that the apparatus can be easily moved once it has been set up. An optional telesco... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6752279 | Device for attaching at least one flower pot to a tree trunk A device for attaching at least one flower pot to a tree trunk. At least one flower pot holder holds the at least one flower pot, respectively. A strap engages the at least one flower pot holder and attaches the at least one flower pot holder to the tree trunk. A sk... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6726266 | Indoor flower watering rack An indoor flower watering rack includes a support rack having frame members and a plurality of laterally spaced apart support members extending longitudinally therebetween. First and second handle members are slidably coupled to the support rack and are selectively ... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6595377 | Tree-shaped potted plant holder A tree-shaped potted plant holder (10) including an adjustable length main support unit (11) that comprises an upper tubular support member (30) that is rotatably and telescopically received within a lower tubular support member (20); wherein, both the up... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6557806 | Deck mountable plant stand A plant stand designed to be mounted on a railing of a structure, such as a deck, is provided. The plant stand includes a generally vertical frame having a proximal end connected to a base plate. A clamp connected to the base plate is designed to selectiv... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6216886 | Post-mounted hanging device A hanger adapted to attach to a post has a skirt attached to the bottom side of a substantially horizontal base plate having a hole defined therein. A tubular sleeve is attached to the base plate just below the hole. The end of the sleeve distant from the... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6116434 | Article holder and organizer An apparatus for holding and organizing a variety of articles such as plants, tools, implements and the like. The article holder and organizer generally comprises a plurality of wall brackets, a shelf, a plurality of first suspension elements, a plurality... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6050529 | Flower pot support structure A flower pot support structure includes two front upright bars, a rear upright bar, an upper end pot ring, two upper connecting plates, two lateral end pot rings, a lower pot ring, and a lower connecting frame. The front upright bars are erected apart fro... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6032808 | Portable, mailbox-mounted, potted plant holder An open framework is supported on a mailbox and, in turn, supports multiple flowerpots whose plants decorate the mailbox. The framework and the flowerpots are removable as a unit. The flowerpots are individually removable. The framework includes a plurali... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5947306 | Modular rack for flower pot, vase, and the like A modular rack is composed of a support tube, a plurality of support arms, and a plurality of trays. The support tube is provided in the wall thereof with a plurality of retaining slots located at various levels of the support tube. The support arms are p... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5526942 | Multiple orientation floral stand A floral stand designed to display flora in any desired orientation, including horizontally or upside down. The stand is constructed to secure flora requiring nutrient fluids and dried flora. When the storage of fluid is required, the stand comprises a re... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5509540 | Display holder for balloons, flowers or the like The present invention relates to a holder for balloons, flowers or the like on sticks, comprising a holder element having a mounting surface adapted to be securely attached to a support structure by attachment element located on the mounting surface. At l... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5487476 | Ornamental tree flower pot displays An ornamental tree flower pot display is comprised of an upper support pipe formed as a hollow cylinder with openings at both ends. The pipe also includes coupling means located adjacent to both ends. A lower support bar is formed as a hollow cylinder wit... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5292014 | Tensile support device A tensile support device comprising a pair of rigid, elongated members which are horizontally disposed and attached closely together at their outer ends and held widely spaced apart by a cable or strap at their inner ends which rest against a supporting s... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5178286 | Multi purpose display A rack for the display of objects such as flower pots, candy bowls, and fruit baskets. The rack includes arms which extend from a central shaft in a staggered fashion and which include disk-shaped bases on their distal ends for supporting the objects. Fur... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5114022 | House plant display structure Modular shelving for window displays comprises angled beams, at 45 degrees to the horizontal, and small horizontal shelves set on the beams. The shelves are to hold individual plants or the like. The beam ends are cut at 45 degrees, the cuts either parall... | 05/19/1992 |
| 4691832 | Step-like flower-box support structure The step-like support structure for flower-boxes which consists only of two tubular members interconnectd by a bow-shaped member and of a third tubular member connected to the center area of the bow-shaped member. The support member, made of relatively st... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4463855 | Plant hanger frame A trapezoidal framework for suspending houseplants in front of a window pane. The framework attaches to a window frame and has diagonal members equipped with hooks for supporting pots on straps or wires. The diagonal members are pivotally interconnected a... | 08/07/1984 |
| 4381838 | Support system for potted plants There is disclosed a system for supporting potted plants in closed environment such as a nursery, wherein the plants are supported by flexible wires under tension. A pair of truss members are parallely disposed and ridigly set on the ground. Each truss me... | 05/03/1983 |
| 4184415 | Air circulation apparatus An air circulation apparatus for achieving more uniform temperature conditions throughout the room by drawing cooler air upwardly from the floor level and discharging it near the ceiling. The apparatus comprises a vertical tubular member having an air inl... | 01/22/1980 |
| 4083457 | Universal bracket apparatus for supporting a plurality of flowerpots There is disclosed a bracket arrangement adapted to support a plurality of flowerpots or similar articles. The bracket comprises an integral member fabricated from a flexible material having a horizontal central portion located between two arcuate end por... | 04/11/1978 |
