Flower pot cover

Description

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

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference being in the horizontal angle of the skirt;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference being in the near vertical angle of the skirt;

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 1, the only difference being in the downward angle of the skirt;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of our new flower pot cover design;

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 8, the only difference being in the horizontal angle of the skirt;

FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 8, the only difference being in the near vertical angle of the skirt;

FIG. 14 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 8, the only difference being in the downward angle of the skirt;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of our new flower pot cover design;

FIG. 16 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 17 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 18 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 19 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 15, the only difference being in the horizontal angle of the skirt;

FIG. 20 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 15, the only difference being in the near vertical angle of the skirt; and,

FIG. 21 is a side elevational view of the design of FIG. 15, the only difference being in the downward angle of the skirt.

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.

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:	The Family Trust U/T/A (Highland, IL) Southpac Trust International, Inc. (Highland, IL)
[*] Notice:	The portion of the term of this patent subsequent to November 28, 2009 has been disclaimed.
Appl. No.:	D/004,472
Filed:	December 23, 1992

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Current U.S. Class:	D11/164
Field of Search:	;D11/143,149,152-156,164,89,90 ;47/66,72 ;206/423 ;215/100.5 ;229/1.5R,1.5B,4.5,87.01,922,930,108,108.1,109,110,400 ;428/27,35.1,24,542.6 ;D9/346,428-431 ;D27/102,133 ;D26/128-136 ;D19/96 ;D7/540,584,586,587,354

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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D5806	April 1872	Palmer
D50435	March 1917	Stimpson
D114182	April 1939	Heisey
D139009	October 1944	Denenberg
D174733	May 1955	Bordman
D292182	October 1987	Weder et al.
D292562	November 1987	Weder et al.
D293224	December 1987	Weder et al.
D293775	January 1988	Weder et al.
D317583	June 1991	Weder et al.
D318030	July 1991	Weder et al.
D327234	June 1992	Vaughn
2334805	November 1943	Barbieri
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5184390	February 1993	Weder

Foreign Patent Documents

	103316		Mar 1938		AU

Other References

Exhibit A--Speed Cover.RTM. Brochure--The Simple Solution . . . , .COPYRGT.1989..

Primary Examiner: Asch; Jeffrey
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dunlap & Codding