Plant pots and tray combination

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plant pots and tray combination showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view thereof being identical thereto;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view thereof being identical thereto;

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the tray portion;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational of one of the pots;

FIG. 9 is a left side elevational of one of the pots; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of one of the pots.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a plant pots and tray combination, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Smith; Thomas J. (Carleton, MI), Huntington; Henry L. (Loudon, NH)
Appl. No.:	D/307,410
Filed:	April 18, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D11/144
Current International Class:	1102
Field of Search:	;D6/403-405,556 ;D8/1 ;D11/143-156 ;D19/77,81,84 ;D26/9,16,19 ;D34/1-11 ;47/32.7,33,39,41.01,41.1,41.11-41.15,44-47,65.5,65.9,66.1,66.6,66.7,67-71

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Primary Examiner: Veynar; Caron
Assistant Examiner: Rademaker; Garth
Attorney, Agent or Firm: McCarter & English, LLP