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Modular planter system

US4561208A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 6, 1982
Grant dateDec 31, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 6, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01G9/023
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a modular planter system for forming an endless variety of horizontal, vertical and spatial arrangements. The modular planter system includes three or more pot housings each capable of receiving a plant pot. One or more connecting members are attached to each of the pot housings at a plurality of radially spaced-apart locations. The connecting members mate together vertically in order to permit the interconnection of the pot housings in various angular orientations. The pot housings have hollow interiors to permit them to be filled with water and provide water to plants received within the housings by means of a wick. At least one of the pot housings may alternatively be adapted to receive a light fixture to provide the planter system a source of artificial light. The system is supported by a variety of external support means including a floor support base, an adjustable length pole and a ceiling-mounted chain.

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