Flower pot cover

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a top plan cross-sectional view taken in the direction of arrows 2--2 in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a reduced top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a reduced bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a reduced side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a reduced side elevational view, the only difference being the angle of the skirt;

FIG. 7 is a reduced side elevational view, the only difference being the angle of the skirt;

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of a second embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 9 is a reduced side elevational view of FIG. 8, the only difference being the angle of the skirt;

FIG. 10 is a reduced side elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a reduced side elevational view of FIG. 8, the only difference being the angle of the skirt;

FIG. 12 is a top perspective view of a third embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 13 is a reduced side elevational view of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a reduced side elevational view of FIG. 12, the only difference being the angle of the skirt; and,

FIG. 15 is a reduced side elevational view of FIG. 12, the only difference being the angle of the skirt.

The flower pot cover has no substantial thickness.

The characteristic feature of the design resides in the specific pleating arrangement comprised of the parallel disposition of the exterior folds in combination with the interior V-shaped folds, all as best shown in FIG. 1.

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)
[*] Notice:	The portion of the term of this patent subsequent to April 9, 2005 has been disclaimed.
Appl. No.:	07/807,904
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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References Cited [Referenced By]

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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. Date unknown. . 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. . 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