Integrable, modular stackable multi-plant holder

• US 4,779,378 A
• Filed: 02/13/1984
• Issued: 10/25/1988
• Est. Priority Date: 02/13/1984
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Stanley I. Mason Jr
• Original Assignee: Stanley I. Mason Jr
• Inventors: Mason, Stanley I. Jr.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hafer, Robert A.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Lewis, B.
• Application Number:
  US06/579,351
• Time in Patent Office: 1,716 Days
• Field of Search: 220/23.6, 206/501, 206/504, D11/143, D11/152, D11/153, D11/155, 47/82, 47/83, 47/66, 47/321
• US Class Current: 47/83
• CPC Class Codes: A01G 9/023 Multi-tiered planters

Abstract

A modular and stackable planter is provided which forms a botanically integrated unit for growing plants. The sections are generally cylindrical, but each section of the planter includes a plurality of radially-extending wall surfaces at its upper end and a plurality of corresponding radially-recessed surfaces at its lower end. The surfaces at the upper and lower ends are peripherally offset from one another to, together, complementarily define plant-receiving receptacles. The sections are dimensioned so that the base of one engages the top of the one below it; and provision is made for vertical water transmission throughout the stack of units and for root aeration.

Claims

1. A modular plant holder unit which is stackable to receive a multiplicity of plants, including:

an integral base portion and an upstanding wall of closed configuration, such as a circular configuration, said base portion having diameter less than the mean diameter of said wall and being dimensioned to engagingly fit within the top of said walls of a corresponding unit,

said wall including a plurality of radially-extending portions at the top thereof and a similar number of radially-extending and radially-recessed portions in a given unit being spaced uniformly along the periphery of said wall and being peripherally offset with respect to one another and so dimensioned that the radially-extending portions of one said unit complement the radially-recessed portions of another said unit engagingly fitted above it to form a plurality of plant receiving receptables,

said base portion closing the bottom of said unit and being shaped to form a plurality of downwardly-extending base flanges about its periphery, said flanges including water transmission openings in the bottom thereof,

whereby two or more of said plant holder units may be stacked to form an integral and decorative planter.

2. A modular plant holder as set forth in claim 1 in which said flanges define air-transmission arches and said base portion includes air transmission holes in the center area of said base portion.

3. A modular plant holder as set forth in claim 1 in which said flanges include steps for interengagement with a similar holder therebelow.

4. A planter including a plurality of stackable plant-holding sections, each one capable of being a plant holder by itself, and a supporting base,

each of said plant holding sections being of generally cylindrical configuration and including a substantially closed base portion and an upstanding wall, said base portion being dimensioned to fit within the top of said wall of another said section,

said wall including a plurality of radially-extending portions at the top thereof and a similar number of radially-recessed portions at the bottom thereof, said radially-extending and radially-recessed portions in a given unit being spaced uniformly along the periphery of said wall and being peripherally offset with respect to one another and so dimensioned that the radially-extending portions of one said unit complement the radially-recessed portions of another said unit engagingly fitted above it to form a plurality of plant receiving receptables,

said base portion defining a plurality of downwardly extending flanges about its periphery and said flanges defining air-transmission arches for air transmission through openings in the center area of said base portion.

said supporting base being dimensioned to receive said base portion of one said section, and

said sections being stacked and mounted upon said supporting base to form a planter having a plurality of plant-receiving receptacles.

5. A planter as set forth in claim 4 including a cover shaped and dimensioned to fit on the uppermost section and define further plant-receiving receptacles.

6. A planter as set forth in claim 5 in which said cover includes a funnel for watering plants held in said sections.

7. A planter as set forth in claim 4 in which said flanges include water-transmission openings and said base portion includes water and air-transmission holes in the central portion thereof.