Patent ID: 6098338
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A planter used to enhance the aesthetics of things, said planter comprising:an outer element having a wall that surrounds the thing of which it is desired to enhance the aesthetic appearance, the appearance of said outer element having a pleasing appearance;container means that sets inside said outer element and is used to contain plants or other things that in conjunction with the planter improves the aesthetic appearance; andsupport means that cooperates with said outer element to support said container means inside said outer element;wherein said outer element is manufactured as a flat piece, has an outer side and an inner side and said outer side is seen when said planter is assembled and in use, said support means comprises a flat strip and fastening means and is fastened to the inner side of said outer element by said fastening means as said outer element is manufactured, and when said outer element is bent into a circular shape for use, portions of said support means between said fastening means bow outward from the inner surface of said outer means and toward the interior of said outer element, and said container means rests on said bowed portions of said support means when it is inserted into said outer element.