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US3879891A
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Window planter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-07-27
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A window having an outwardly bulging light-transmitting central portion surrounded by a flange adapted to be supported in a window frame. A low wall joins the lower region of the outwardly bulging window portion to define a receptacle for soil.
Inventors
- 👤 Iii John B Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 22:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A window planter for use with a window structure having a frame, said window planter comprising: a. a convex central portion defining a cavity, at least a portion of said convex central portion being lighttransmitting, b. a flange surrounding said convex central portion, said flange being in a single plane so that its edge may be supported in the window frame, and said flange joining said convex central portion along the periphery of the latter, and c. wall means having a height less than one-half the height of said convex central portion and joined to the lower region of said convex central portion to define a receptacle for soil in which plants can be planted, said wall means extending above the lowermost point of the periphery of said convex central portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A window planter for use with a window structure having a frame, said window planter comprising: a. a convex central portion defining a cavity, at least a portion of said convex central portion being lighttransmitting, b. a flange surrounding said convex central portion, said flange being in a single plane so that its edge may be supported in the window frame, and said flange joining said convex central portion along the periphery of the latter, and c. wall means having a height less than one-half the height of said convex central portion and joined to the lower region of said convex central portion to define a receptacle for soil in which plants can be planted, said wall means extending above the lowermost point of the periphery of said convex central portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A window planter as defined in claim 1 wherein said convex central portion projects from the plane of said flange in one direction, and said wall means projects from the plane of said flange in a direction opposite to the direction in which said convex central portion projects from said flange plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A window planter as defined in claim 1 wherein said wall means is coplanar with said flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A window planter as defined in claim 1 wherein said convex central portion and flange are formed integrally from one piece of material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A window planter as defined in claim 1 wherein said flange comprises a plurality of individual flat elements joined along their edges to one another and to the periphery of said convex central portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A window planter as defined in claim 5 wherein said individual elements are stained glass.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |