Flower pot cover

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a reduced side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a reduced top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a reduced bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of a second embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of a third embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of a fourth embodiment of our new design; and,

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of a fifth embodiment of our new design.

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, IL), Straeter; Joseph G. (Highland, IL)
Assignee:	Highland Supply Corporation (Highland, IL)
Appl. No.:	07/808,563
Filed:	December 16, 1991

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	710272	Jun 4, 1991
	617454	Nov 21, 1990
	411249	Sep 22, 1989
	411247	Sep 22, 1989
	411245	Sep 22, 1989

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Current U.S. Class:	D11/164; D11/143
Field of Search:	;D11/143,152,153,154,155,156,164 ;47/66,72 ;206/423 ;215/100.5 ;229/1.5B,4.5,922 ;248/27.8,35.1,542.6

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Other References

Exhibit A--Speed Cover.RTM. Brochure--The Simple Solution . . . , .COPYRGT.1989. . Exhibit A. Curtis Wagner Co., Inc., Houston, Tex., shows thick, stiff shiny red plastic pot cover with large scalloped border. (Photograph) Date unknown. . Exhibit B. Jacobson Pot Cover Company of Scranton, Pennsylvania advertising literature. Date of first use unknown. . Exhibit C. Photograph of pot cover, manufacturer unknown, but very similar to #C21 on Exhibit B (Jacobson literature). Date unknown. . Exhibit D. Photocopy of photo of pot cover ("Platform Pot Dresser") made by John Raisen Corp., San Francisco, Calif. Date of first use unknown. . Exhibit E. Photograph of 2-part pot cover system made by Floral Decor, subsidiary of John Henry Co., Lansing Mich. . 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.RTM." brochure, published in 1983 by Applicants, showing various pot covers for sale. . Exhibit I. "Speed Cover.RTM." brochure, published in 1983 by Applicants, showing various pot covers for sale. . Exhibit J. Item published in 1936 by Gellman Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Shows an assortment of paper hats. . Exhibit K. Photo of various other flower pot wrappings, sold in rolls or sheets and used in the floral industry for years. Date unknown. . Exhibit L. Photo of pot cover made of woven straw-like material. Date unknown. . Exhibit M. Photo of basket-type pot cover used in the floral industry. Date unknown. . Exhibit N. "Speed Cover.RTM." brochure, published in 1984 by Applicants, showing various pot covers for sale..

Primary Examiner: Thompson; Martie
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dunlap & Codding