US 5,953,859 AGranted

Rechargeable live planter assembly and method of use thereof

AssigneeInsta-Bed Floral Systems

InventorsBradley M Cochran, Brian M Cochran, Brandon M Cochran, Robert B Cochran, John J Nederlander, Paul L Nine, Frank Marra, Brett M Cochran

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Abstract

An apparatus for storing decorative plants, particularly, in earth, while allowing for easy removal and replacement of the stored plants, includes a receptacle body which is embedable in the earth, the receptacle body having at least one cavity formed therein for receiving a storage tray, the receptacle body further having a hole formed therethrough below the cavity to allow drainage therefrom. A storage tray is shaped to fit inside the cavity of the receptacle body, and the storage tray has a hollow space formed therein to receive stored plants such as flowers therein. Among other uses, the apparatus hereof is suitable for replaceably holding flowering plants at grave sites, and elsewhere where flower beds are desired.

Claims4

Dependent claims

A method of providing decorative plant life in designated areas comprising the steps of:

providing a receptacle of durable, substantially rigid material having a depth of at least about five inches, at least one lateral dimension substantially greater than five inches, an open top having a perimeter flange and at least one drain opening;
embedding the receptacle in the earth with the perimeter flange substantially flush with the surface of the earth;
providing an insert of a durable material of a size and shape which is complemental to and fitting within at least a portion of the receptacle and having a depth of about at least five inches;
said insert having an open top adapted to be substantially flush with the perimeter flange of the receptacle when placed therein, and at least one drain opening;
filling the insert with soil and plant life rooted in said medium;
and
placing said insert in said receptacle.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.