Device for supporting plants and related method
OwnerWilliam Stevensoninventor
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Abstract
A plant support device includes a base that connects to a supporting post. The base may comprise a plate including a series of receptacles that connect to the supporting post and position the post in a generally vertical orientation. The receptacles may be formed as cups extending from the base, or as recesses formed into the base. The base may be releasably connected to the floor of a container such as a flowerpot or planter. The base may further include spacers capable of creating an aeration gap within the container. The base may also include slots that limit the rotation of the base when positioned within the container. The supporting post may be formed from a series of axially connectable pole sections.
Claims26
A support system for use with a plant container including a bottom wall and a side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, the support system comprising:
- a supporting post including a first end and a second end, wherein the post is capable of supporting a plants of various heights;
- a base plate adapted to rest above the bottom wall comprising:
- a top surface and a bottom surface;
- at least one aperture, extending from the top surface to the bottom surface, operable to permit the flow of fluid therethrough;
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- a plurality of receptacles each adapted to removably receive a portion of the supporting post and secure the post in a generally upright position.
A base member for use with a plant support rod comprising:
- a plate including a central axis, a top surface, and a bottom surface, the base member capable of being inserted into a plant container including a bottom wall and a side wall;
- an aperture operable to permit the passage of fluid from the top surface to the bottom surface, and vice versa;
- a plurality of receptacles each operable to removably secure the plant support rod the plate;
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- a plurality of slots extending from the perimeter of the plate toward the central axis.
A method of supporting a plant comprising:
- (a) providing a container including a bottom wall and a side wall extending upward from the bottom wall to form a channel;
- (b) providing a base member including:
- a plate including a central axis, a top surface, and a bottom surface,
- an aperture operable to permit the passage of fluid from the top surface to the bottom surface,
- a plurality of receptacles including a first receptacle and a second receptacle, and
- a plurality of slots extending from the perimeter of the plate toward the central axis;
- (c) axially inserting the base member into the container channel such that the base member rests on the bottom wall of the container;
- (d) coupling a plant supporting post to the first receptacle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.