Patent ID: 6298599
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A three-dimensional, decorative sculptured-plant vase having the appearance of a sculptured head and a sculptured torso for receiving in the sculptured head a plant with leaves, wherein the plant leaves appear to be the hair of the sculptured head, comprising:a) a head-vase section including a curved outer wall having an upper perimeter rim edge for forming a plant-receiving opening, a plant interior chamber and a bottom wall having a stabilizing plug member extending therefrom; said plug member having at least one drainage hole opening formed therein; and said plant interior chamber for receiving potting soil and a plant(s) therein;b) a torso-base section including a curved upper wall having an upper perimeter rim edge for forming a plug-receiving opening, a curved lower wall having a substantially curved perimeter rim edge for forming a bottom base opening and a torso inner chamber;c) said stabilizing plug member of said head-vase section being received within said plug-receiving opening of said torso-base section, wherein said head-vase section is above and detachably connected to said torso-base section;d) said curved outer wall of said head-vase section having facial features thereon to have the appearance of a three-dimensional sculptured head for receiving a plant with plant leaves in said plant interior chamber of said sculptured head, wherein the plant leaves appear to be the hair of said sculptured head;e) said curved lower wall of said torso-base section having anatomical features thereon to have the appearance of a three-dimensional sculptured torso; andf) a water collection tray in alignment with said at least one drainage hole opening for receiving excess water drained from said at least one drainage hole opening; said water collection tray being enclosed within said torso inner chamber to render it non-viewable.