Flower pot cover

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a flower pot cover showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a reduced side elevational view thereof, all sides being substantially identical;

FIG. 3 is a reduced top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a reduced bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a fragmentary enlarged top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a fragmentary enlarged top plan view of a second embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference being the configuration of the edge;

FIG. 7 is a fragmentary enlarged top plan view of a third embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference being the configuration of the edge;

FIG. 8 is a fragmentary enlarged top plan view of a fourth embodiment of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference being the configuration of the edge.

The flower pot cover has no substantial thickness.

Claims

The ornamental design for a flower pot cover, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Weder; Donald E. (Highland), Weder; Erwin H. (Highland, IL), Weder; Wanda M. (Highland, CA), Craig; Franklin J. (Valley Park, MO), Donnelly; Wilma M. (Highland, IL), Bolk; Phyllis J. (Highland, IL), Bergstrand; John W. (Highland, IL), Abrams; Robert C. (Edwardsville, IL)
Assignee:	Highland Supply Corporation (N/A)
Appl. No.:	07/108,036
Filed:	October 13, 1987

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	613053	May 22, 1984	Des. 293224

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Current U.S. Class:	D11/164; D11/143
Field of Search:	;D11/143,152,153,164,155,156 ;D6/603 ;47/66,72 ;206/423 ;215/100.5 ;229/4.5,922 ;248/27.8 ;428/35.1,542.6 ;D5/7

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Exhibit A. Curtis Wagner Co., Inc., Houston, TX, Shows Thick, Stiff, Shiny Red Plastic Pot Cover With Large Scalloped Border. (Photograph) . Exhibit B. Date of First Use Unknown, Jacobson Pot Cover Co., Scranton, PA Advertising Literature. . Exhibit C. Photograph of Pot Cover, Manufacturer Unknown. . Exhibit D. Photocopy of Photo of Pot Cover ("Platform Pot Dresser") Made by John Raisen Corp., San Francisco, CA. Date of First Use Unknown. . Exhibit E. Photograph of 2-Part Pot Cover System Made by Floral Decor, Subsidiary of John Henry Co., Lansing, MI. . Exhibit F. Photo of Pot Cover Made by a Holland Company ("K.P.I."). Date of First Public Use Believed to be Late 1984. . Exhibit G. "The Glass of Frederick Carder", copyright 1971, by P. V. Gardner, Showing Various Styles of Glass Basket-Like Vases or Containers. . Exhibit H. "Speed Cover" brochure, published 1983 by Applicants, Showing Various Pot Covers. . Exhibit I. "Speed Cover" Brochure, Published 1983 by Applicants, Showing Various Pot Covers. . Exhibit J. Item Published in 1936 by Gellman Bros., Minneapolis, MN. Shows an Assortment of Paper Hats. . Exhibit K. Photo of Various Other Flower Pot Wrapping, Sold in Rolls or Sheets and Used in the Floral Industry Many Years. . Exhibit L. Photo of Pot Cover Made of Woven Straw-Like Material. . Exhibit M. Photo of Basket-Type Pot Cover Used in the Floral Industry. . Exhibit N. "Speed Cover" Brochure, Published 1984 by Applicants, Showing Various Pot Covers..

Primary Examiner: Bullock; B. J.