US4122781A
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Self service plant sales rack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-19
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Granted: 1978-10-31
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Expires: 1997-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A self service rack assembly for displaying and supporting hanging basket plants and/or bedding plants and potted plants in flats or trays is disclosed. The rack is quickly and easily assembled and is supported by either suitable wheels or legs for movement into and out of a store or display area or for permanent location. The rack assembly includes various supporting uprights and interchangeable trays, support shelves, and bars so that the rack assembly can be adapted to display a single type of plant container such as hanging baskets or can be adapted to display more than one type. The rack assembly is intended for use in self service stores such as hardware, department, discount, garden stores, and similar other outlets where such containers of plants are displayed and sold.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Potter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:38
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/10; A47F5/13; A47F5/135; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/04; A47G7/041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
A self service plant sales rack assembly for displaying and storing a plurality of different plants in containers, said rack assembly comprising: at least first and second upright support sections, each of said sections including a main upright column and at least one peripheral upright column, said main and peripheral upright columns on each of said upright support sections being joined at an upper portion by a top cross bar; a plurality of generally horizontal plant container support members, uppermost ones of said horizontal support members being elongated hanger bars extending between said top cross bars of adjacent ones of said upright support sections, a bottommost one of said horizontal support members being a pan having a solid bottom and upraised sides and extending between said upright support sections, and intermediate horizontal shelves extending between said upright support sections and below said hanger bars and above said pan, at least one of said intermediate horizontal shelves being a screened shelf, said shelves being placed in a step-like array; means for releasably securing said upright support sections and said container support members together to form said sales rack assembly; and means for releasably securing wheels to lower portions of said upright support sections whereby said rack assembly may be movable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
A self service plant sales rack assembly for displaying and storing a plurality of different plants in containers, said rack assembly comprising: at least first and second upright support sections, each of said sections including a main upright column and at least one peripheral upright column, said main and peripheral upright columns on each of said upright support sections being joined at an upper portion by a top cross bar; a plurality of generally horizontal plant container support members, uppermost ones of said horizontal support members being elongated hanger bars extending between said top cross bars of adjacent ones of said upright support sections, a bottommost one of said horizontal support members being a pan having a solid bottom and upraised sides and extending between said upright support sections, and intermediate horizontal shelves extending between said upright support sections and below said hanger bars and above said pan, at least one of said intermediate horizontal shelves being a screened shelf, said shelves being placed in a step-like array; means for releasably securing said upright support sections and said container support members together to form said sales rack assembly; and means for releasably securing wheels to lower portions of said upright support sections whereby said rack assembly may be movable.
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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) | 1981-10-30 | 1982-05-01 | 1982-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-30 | 1986-05-01 | 1986-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-30 | 1990-05-01 | 1990-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |