Adjustable Flowerpot Support Apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus for maintaining the upright position of a pot containing a plant is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a hub having attached support legs which radially extend outwards from the hub. Moveably attached to each support leg is an adjustable bracket constructively configured to grip the outer surface of the pot.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 982,088 filed on Feb. 27, 2020 and incorporates by reference into this document this application in its entirety and for all purposes.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to support apparatus for pots and other containers, and more particularly, to an adjustable flowerpot support apparatus for maintaining the upright position of potted plants during wind gusts or other external forcesBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Many potted plants are sold each year to people desiring a floral presentation without the need to permanently plant the flower in garden soil. For example, many potted annuals (for example, chrysanthemums, commonly referred to as mums) are sold each year during the late summer and fall months as an inexpensive and temporary floral decoration to give the homeowner's landscape instant color. Usually, these potted an...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is for an invention that solves problems of previous inventories by providing an affordable device that keeps potted plants upright, even in the presence of external forces like wind gusts. It is easy to install and maintains the plants on various surfaces. Additionally, it is adjustable to accommodate different sized pots. Overall, this invention solves the problem of plant tipping over and provides a more stable and secure environment for potted plants.

Problems solved by technology

During the time that the potted plants are being presented, they become susceptible to being toppled over by strong wind gusts, especially during the storm prone late summer and early fall seasonal transitional months.

The flowers and their respective stems present a significant wind load, and the potted plants are easily and frequently toppled by wind gusts.

This is a time consuming and potentially dirty task for the homeowner.

plants onto either the softscape or hardscape surfaces may significantly damage the potted plant breaking stems and flowers in the toppling process.

However, the planting of the individual potted shrubs and / or trees can be delayed and may occur days or even weeks after the delivery of the plants at the homeowner's residence.

This delay between the delivery of the potted plant and the actual in-ground planting of the shrubs or small trees makes these potted plants also susceptible to wind gusts or other forces which may topple the respective plants, often damaging the fragile stems, branches and / or flowers.

Frequently these support structures are designed to maintain the vertical position of the plant only by supporting the plant with attachments or structures affixed to the pot itself or to the pot soil, making the potted plant still susceptible to wind gusts.

Furthermore, the configuration and placement of a large obtrusive support structure may distract from the visual beauty offered by plant.

This support structure is large, difficult to assemble and fails to provide a structure which prevents potted plants from toppling over in the presence of wind gusts.

The pot and plant combination are still susceptible to being toppled over by wind gusts.

This plant stand does not adjustably accommodate pots of different diameters or shapes and requires a multitude of support members.

Concrete planters, because of their weight, usually do not lend themselves to being installed on tables or other pieces of patio furniture.

Most of these previous plant support structures are complicated to install, expensive to manufacture (which does not lend itself to supporting inexpensive plants such as mums or other annuals), and do not provide for easy installation for garden, lawn, soil or other softscape surface presentations or for patio, sidewalk, table tops or other hardscape surface presentations.

Furthermore, many of these previously disclosed pot support structures do not accommodate pots of different shapes, such as oblong and rectangular shaped pots, and are not pot size adjustable.

Also, concrete planters may also weigh over one hundred pounds in some cases.

Additionally, the obtrusive nature of these large support structures may distract from the ambience created by the plant itself.

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