Vessel for growing plants
A flexible vessel with a zipper-type opening addresses the cumbersome removal of nursery plants by enabling easy access without disturbing their orientation, reducing damage and mess, and is reusable.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- GB2023012378
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-25
AI Technical Summary
Conventional nursery containers require users to turn plants upside down or break/cut the container to remove plants, risking damage and creating a mess.
A flexible vessel with a zipper-type opening on one or more sides allows easy access to plants without disturbing their orientation, using durable materials like plastics, textiles, or synthetic polymers.
Facilitates easy and tidy extraction of nursery plants, reducing damage and mess, and is reusable.
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Abstract
Description
This invention relates to a vessel designed to grow and easily access nursery plants of various sizes. The vessel is made from a flexible material and features a zip-type opening located on one or more sides, which facilitates effortless extraction of the plant and soil without the need to turn the potted plant upside down, cutting or damaging the plant pot. 1) Construction Material: The vessel is constructed from a flexible and durable material that can withstand the rigours of nursery use while being lightweight and easy to handle. The vessel can be manufactured in a variety of shapes and sizes. The material may include but is not limited to, high-quality plastics, textiles, or synthetic polymers. 2) Zipper Type Access: The vessel incorporates a zip-type opening located on one or more sides. The zipper operates from the bottom to the top, allowing easy access to the interior for planting or removing nursery plants. The zipper mechanism features two interlocking sides that effectively seal the vessel when closed, preventing any accidental spillage or leakage. 3) Zipper Open Position: When the zip is in the open position, the top of the zipper becomes unattached from itself. This unique feature enables users to hold each half of the open zip away from each other, creating a wide opening. This wide opening facilitates the easy extraction of the vessel's contents, including the nursery plant and its surrounding soil. 4) Problem Solved: The primary problem addressed by this invention is the cumbersome process of removing nursery plants from conventional containers. Traditionally, gardeners have had to turn the potted plant upside down, break or cut the container to extract the plant. This process risks damaging the plant and may cause soil spillage, creating an unnecessary mess and wastage. The ziptype opening of the present invention resolves this issue by offering a convenient and tidy method of accessing the plants without disturbing their orientation, it is also reusable and can be easily folded and stowed away in a draw.
Claims
1) A flexible vessel designed for storing nursery plants of various sizes, comprising a durable and flexible material.2) The vessel of claim 1, wherein the flexible material is made from high-quality plastics, textiles, or synthetic polymers.3) The vessel of claim 1, further comprising a zip-type opening located on one or more sides, wherein the zipper operates from the bottom to the top.4) The vessel of claim 3, wherein the zip-type opening enables easy access to the interior of the vessel.5) The vessel of claim 3, wherein the top of the zipper becomes unattached from itself when in the open position, facilitating easy extraction of the vessel's contents.6) The vessel of claim 3, wherein the zipper securely seals the vessel when closed, preventing spillage or leakage.7) The vessel of claim 1, solving the problem of having to turn the potted plant upside down to remove it.8) The vessel of claim 1, reusable for multiple planting and storage cycles.9) The vessel of claim 1, foldable and stowable when not in use.
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