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Container holder

a container and holder technology, applied in the field of container holders, can solve the problems of plant damage, difficulty in lifting up containers, and difficulty in watering plants without watering,

Inactive Publication Date: 2002-06-13
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[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide a container holder which may be able to overcome or at least ameliorate the above problems or at least will provide the public with a useful choice.
[0006] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a container holder of foldable material which when folded is able to extend about and lift a container.

Problems solved by technology

One particular difficulty with small containers is lifting them up especially when they are containing a plant, which can be in loose and frequently wet soil.
Also, in the case of containers holding plants there can be a difficulty in watering the plants without any water being splashed around the container.
Also, in the case of a container holding a plant, if it is knocked or blown over, the plant can be liable to damage.

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[0018] Referring to the accompanying drawings, FIG. 1 shows a holder 1 in its unfolded condition and featuring edge portions 2 and 3 and an enlarged, in use, upper, portion 4. The holder 1 may be of any suitable material although a plastics and / or paper material may be suitable. In the case of a holder 1 intended for use with a plant container 9, a paper provided with moisture barrier properties may be suitable. The moisture barrier properties could be provided by a coating of a low density polyethelene (LDPE). The edge portions 2 and 3 are shown respectively provided with engagement means which in the case of the edge portion 2 includes a slot or cut 5 and in the case of the edge portion 3 includes a projection 6 and a slit or slot 7. A bottom, in use, edge 8 of the holder 1 is shown with an arcuate shape so that with the engagement means 5, 6, 7 engaged, after the folding of the holder 1, a substantially conical shape, see FIGS. 2 to 6, may be achieved. The taper of the conical s...

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Abstract

A container holder is formed from a single sheet of foldable material having opposite edge portions 2 and 3. A projection 6 on the edge portion 3 is insertable within the slot 5 in the other edge portion 2 so that the container holder 1 can be secured about a container 9 and a plant 10. The container holder 1 has an upwardly extending portion 4 which can act as a splash guard during watering of the plant 10 but also can feature advertisements or plant information.

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0001] The present invention relates to a container holder.[0002] For simplicity the invention will be described particularly in respect of small containers sometimes referred to as "pottles" but it is to be understood that the present invention has application throughout a range of containers of different sizes, shapes and uses.[0003] Typically a pottle is a small container of plastics which can be used for containing a variety for products ranging from items such as pot plants through to food products such as honey.[0004] One particular difficulty with small containers is lifting them up especially when they are containing a plant, which can be in loose and frequently wet soil. Also, in the case of containers holding plants there can be a difficulty in watering the plants without any water being splashed around the container. Also, in the case of a container holding a plant, if it is knocked or blown over, the plant can be liable to damage.OBJECTS OF THE INV...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/52
CPCB65D85/52
Inventor DUNNE, STEVEN JOHN
Owner PAPER COATERS