Dual purpose diplay fixture

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.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of Ser. No. 10 / 711,010 filed on Aug. 17, 2004, pending.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to the field of watering systems for plants, and particularly to the field of a bench or table top watering system. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 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 can also be designed not only to display the plants but to provide watering for those plants as well. [0004] 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 ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] In another embodiment of the present invention, the system provides a self watering system for display structures for plants. The system of the present invention provides a watering system for an attractive display for retail and wholesale sales of plants. The system of a preferred embodiment of the present invention allows plants to self water and maintain themselves without the intervention of workers.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the system provides a display structure that self waters plants without the need of special plant containers. Ordinary plant containers of any size, shape and color may be used as long as they have a typical drain hole on the bottom or sides near the bottom of the container. The plants may be moved or replaced without concern.

[0014] The system of a preferred embodiment is simple and does not require expensive controls or equipment that would require constant maintenance. Once the system is setup, it is simple to maintain and only occasionally requires maintenance.

[0015] Water is supplied evenly to all parts of the capillary mat so that plants are able to self water without regard to their location on the display structure. The reservoir is able to support the capillary mat and plants without the capillary mat sitting in the water itself.

Problems solved by technology

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.

This requires considerable time in disassembly and then reassembly.

Also, the tables may be to be moved or taken down which can be very labor intensive.

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