Plant display system

a plant display and plant technology, applied in the field of plant display systems, can solve the problems of waste of space occupied by display stands, large volume of stands, and large volume of stands

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-02-24
NEXUS INC
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[0011] The present invention provides solutions to these and other needs by providing a display structure for use in garden centers, nurseries as well as...

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One problem with the existing display stands is the bulk of the stands.
Since access is normally provided on both sides of the display stands, these stands tend to take up considerable space.
This is particularly a problem when the display stands are used for seasonal displays.
Once the seasonal display is no longer needed, the space occupied by the display stands is wasted.
Since space is typically at a premium, these display stands are an expense that must be borne by the center.
Additionally, the empty display stands are unappealing.
While the display stands may be used for other purposes, this use is typically inefficient.
Often, it is difficult to maintain a regular schedule of watering due to staffing, shifts, uneven temperature and humidity fluctuations and other problems.
Further, hand watering ...

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[0041] Display case 82 is also secured to the cross members 60, 62 by pivot attachment mechanisms 84, 86. The display case is thus secured to the display stand while pivotal relative to the cross members. A detent mechanism is also provided to secure the display case 82 in place relative to the display stand when the display case is in the horizontal position.

[0042] In this preferred embodiment, structure members 90, 92 and 94, 96 are secured to the upper end of the display stand on the vertical members 2228. Hanging plants may be mounted from these structure members or display cases may be mounted to these structure members. In this embodiment, the structure members or display cases are mourned permanently at an angle, although in other embodiments, the tops may be pivotally mounted as well.

[0043] In use, the display stand 10 is set up as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Since many of the plant displays are seasonal, the stand is not always needed. In that situation, the display cases 70, ...

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Abstract

A display structure convertible between use as for displaying plants and for storage. The display structure includes at least one display case that is pivotally mounted on said display structure to allow movement between a horizontal display use and a vertical storage use. A support bracket supports hanging baskets as well as holding a misting tube to water plants hanging from said support bracket. The display cases also include corner trim portions to protect the corners of the display case as well as preventing water leakage.

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[0001] This application is a continuation in part from Ser. No. 10 / 613,770 filed on Jul. 2, 2003.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] Garden centers, nurseries, florists and other places where flowers, plants and trees are sold or displayed use display stands for the display of those plants. These display stands may be simply tables, but more often are designed not only to display the plants but to provide watering for those plants as well. [0003] One problem with the existing display stands is the bulk of the stands. Since access is normally provided on both sides of the display stands, these stands tend to take up considerable space. This is particularly a problem when the display stands are used for seasonal displays. Once the seasonal display is no longer needed, the space occupied by the display stands is wasted. Since space is typically at a premium, these display stands are an expense that must be borne by the center. Additionally, the empty display stands are unappealing. While th...

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IPC IPC(8): A47F5/10A47F7/00A47G7/04
CPCA47F5/10A47G7/042A47G7/041A47F7/0078
Inventor SHARPLES, EVANMCNULTY, TODDLUSCHAM, STEVE
Owner NEXUS INC
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