Universal drain hole cover for planting containers
OwnerPamela S. Hatcherinventor
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Abstract
An improved drain hole cover for use in all types of planting containers is described. A preferred embodiment of the drain hole cover comprises a single generally discoid layer of lofted synthetic nonwoven material with a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to one side. Generally, the adhesive can be applied to a periphery of the one side of the drain hole cover in a pattern so as to leave a central portion uncoated by the adhesive. The drain hole cover can be disposed, adhesive side down, on an inner surface of a planting container concentric to a drainage hole of the planting container. In use, the drain hole cover allows water to drain out of the container and prevents the egress of soil through the drainage hole.
Claims20
An apparatus for use in a planting container having a drainage hole, the apparatus comprising:
- a sheet of lofted nonwoven textile adapted to completely cover the drainage hole of the planting container;
- and
- a waterproof adhesive applied to one side of the sheet of lofted nonwoven textile leaving a central portion of the one side adhesive free.
A system for use in a planting container having a plurality of drainage holes, the system comprising:
- a plurality of sheets of elastic nonwoven synthetic textile, each of the sheets of elastic nonwoven synthetic textile configured to conform to a contour of the planting container;
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- an adhesive applied to one side of each of the plurality of sheets of elastic nonwoven synthetic textile, the plurality of sheets of elastic nonwoven synthetic textile being removably attached to the planting container such that each of the plurality of drainage holes are completely covered by one of the plurality of sheets of elastic nonwoven synthetic textile.
A method for implementing a drain hole cover, the method comprising:
- removing the drain hole cover from a release paper, the drain hole cover comprising:
- a sheet of lofted nonwoven synthetic textile;
- and
- a waterproof adhesive applied to one side of the sheet of lofted nonwoven synthetic textile leaving a central portion of the one side adhesive free;
- disposing the drain hole cover concentrically over the drainage hole of the planting container;
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- pressing the drain hole cover into place over the drainage hole, the drain hole cover completely covering the drainage hole of the planting container.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.