WO1999003325A3 - Houseplant maintenance device and method - Google Patents

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WO1999003325A3
WO1999003325A3 PCT/US1998/014202 US9814202W WO9903325A3 WO 1999003325 A3 WO1999003325 A3 WO 1999003325A3 US 9814202 W US9814202 W US 9814202W WO 9903325 A3 WO9903325 A3 WO 9903325A3
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gasket
pot
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Lynn Walker Morlier
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G27/00—Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots
    • A01G27/04—Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots using wicks or the like
    • A01G27/06—Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots using wicks or the like having a water reservoir, the main part thereof being located wholly around or directly beside the growth substrate
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G7/00—Flower holders or the like
    • A47G7/02—Devices for supporting flower-pots or cut flowers
    • A47G7/04—Flower tables; Stands or hangers, e.g. baskets, for flowers
    • A47G7/047—Devices for suspending flower-pots by wires or the like

Abstract

A houseplant maintenance device includes a base (10) which acts as a water reservoir and which receives a potted plant (1) therein. The pot is received in a gasket (5) which is secured to the base. Embedded in the gasket is a support ring (6) including downwardly angled cups, which receives hanging rods to allow hanging the device. The gasket is the moisture content of the soil in the pot. The gasket is movably secured to the base by a set of legs (8) which are received in a set of tracks inside the base. A wick (4) is also provided for drawing moisture from within the base to the soil in the pot, the wick being encased by a water-impervious material. Other wicks are also constructed to convey mineral nutrients into the soil. A tongue-and-groove assembly on the bottom of the base allows the device to be removably secured in place.
PCT/US1998/014202 1997-07-17 1998-07-15 Houseplant maintenance device and method WO1999003325A2 (en)

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