Patent ID: 9462758
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: A01G

Claim Text:
1. A plant protector for pots comprising: a top portion configured to rest atop a pot containing a plant, wherein the top portion includes an outer rim, one or more grooves extending below a plane defined by a surface of the top portion and having a lower groove surface below and parallel with the surface of the top portion, the lower groove surface having one or more apertures to allow water to pass from the one or more grooves to the pot, and an edge defining a channel portion running from an outer edge of the top portion to an interior portion; and a cap including one or more cap grooves sized for insertion within the one or more grooves of the top portion, wherein the insertion occurs on two opposed sides of the cap, and wherein the channel portion defines a gap sufficient for clearance for a main stalk of the plant.