Patent ID: 6170193
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: A01G,A47G

Abstract:
A self draining in-ground flower holder comprising:a body, configured to be embedded in the ground, having (i) an upper end portion defining an opening of the body and a lower end portion, (ii) a planar area of the upper end portion located around the upper end opening, (iii) a body base, located at the lower end portion, having an upper surface and a lower surface, and having configured therein a passage, and (iv) first and second recessed ledges configured within an inner sidewall of the body, the second recessed ledge being larger than the first recessed ledge;an insert, fitted within the body thereby allowing for vertical movement of the insert in relationship to the body, and having (i) a gripping area whereby the insert is accessed within a the body, a portion of the gripping area being held within one of the first and second ledges, (ii) an insert base having an upper surface and a lower surface, (iii) sidewalls which divide an interior of the body into sections, at least one of the sidewalls extending from the gripping area to the upper surface of the insert base, (iv) a plug having an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion connected to the lower surface of the insert base, wherein the plug fits within the passage of the body base when the gripping area is held in the second recessed ledge; anda lock for holding the insert within the body.