Merry-grow-round

Abstract

A device for supporting and enabling the manual rotation of a hanging planter. The device comprises an attachment member having a first end capable of attaching the hanging planter to an overhead stationary support. An O-ring connecting member including a central opening capable of receiving a second end of the attachment member therethrough and a holding member for holding this attachment member therein. At least one suspending member having a first and second end, the first end of the at least one suspending member capable of being attached to the O-ring connecting member and the second end of the at least one suspending member capable of being attached to a hanging planter wherein the hanging planter is capable of being lifted and freely rotated with respect to the overhead stationary support for even exposure of the plant to sunlight.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 687,328 filed Jun. 6, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates, in general, to a device for supporting a hanging planter and, more particularly, to a device for supporting and enabling the manual rotation of a hanging planter to ensure that every side of the plant receives ample light to maintain the health and beauty of the plant. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Plants provide beauty, decoration and even health benefits. Many people enjoy using hanging baskets to display their favorite plants. Unfortunately, hanging plants most often receive more light on one side. This often causes the plant to grow unevenly and more in the direction of the light resulting in the plant becoming unattractive and unhealthy. Most anchoring and mounting devices prevent the rotation of the plant so that it is able to receive an even amount of light on all ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a device that allows for the convenient quick and simple manual rotation of a hanging plant to allow for even exposure to sunlight.

[0009] It is yet another object of the invention to provide a device that allows for the rotation of a hanging plant that is simple to assemble.

[0010] It is an even further object of the invention to provide a device that can be easily hung from a standard already installed hanger.

[0011] It is an even further object of the invention to provide a device that can be easily retrofitted to an existing hanging planter.

[0012] It is still yet another object of the invention to provide a device that is lightweight and inexpensive to manufacture.

[0013] It is still yet another object of the invention to provide a device that is simple to assemble and requires no unusual installation.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, hanging plants most often receive more light on one side.

This often causes the plant to grow unevenly and more in the direction of the light resulting in the plant becoming unattractive and unhealthy.

A disadvantage of these devices is that they require the use of an energy source to operate and can be somewhat heavy, increasing the weight of the planter on the overhead support surface.

A disadvantage to this device is that it's rotation is dependent upon the amount of moisture in the soil of the plant and this moisture level can be affected by temperature, humidity, and the like.

Consequently, uneven rotation of the planter may occur.

One disadvantage of these devices as they are not easily retrofitted to existing planters.

Another disadvantage is that there are a number of working parts, which may break, or malfunction and which increases the manufacturing cost of the device.

While the ('242) device is simple in design, it cannot be mounted to an already exiting hanging member in place in the overhead support member.

This may cause significant damage to the overhead support.

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