Abstract:
A sheet metal planter comprises three panel types, can be assembled with readily available tools, can be disassembled to fit in a compact space, can be made in more than one shape, does not require fasteners in one embodiment or places a modest load on fasteners in another embodiment, and is aesthetically pleasing.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/678,995, filed on Nov. 16, 2012, which application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/670,123, filed Jul. 11, 2012, which applications are incorporated herein for all purposes by this reference. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    Containers for plants and, more specifically, sheet metal planter boxes. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Planter boxes hold soil, plants, and other heavy and often damp items. Typically, planter boxes are fabricated from wood, ceramic, or plastic. Planter boxes, when assembled, take up space and are difficult to ship. 
         [0004]    Fasteners, panels, structural supports and other components used in the manufacture or assembly of planter boxes are often in contact with the soil and moisture required for the plants. Fasteners and other components often corrode over time, which may lead to collapse of the planter box, release of dirt, damage to plants, and hazardous situations. Ceramic planter boxes are subject to less corrosion, but are heavy, fragile, and subject to breakage. Plastic and composite planter boxes are more durable and resist corrosion, but are subject to deformation due to changes in temperature, are subject to fading in sunlight, and, regardless of deformation, can be less aesthetically pleasing. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]      FIG. 1  is perspective view of an embodiment of a Rectangular Planter. 
           [0006]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Base of a Rectangular Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 1 . 
           [0007]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of an embodiment of an Inside Panel of a Rectangular Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 1 . 
           [0008]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of an embodiment of an Inside Panel and an Outside Panel of a Rectangular Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 1 . 
           [0009]      FIG. 5  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a portion of a Base and an Inside Panel of a Rectangular Planter. 
           [0010]      FIG. 6  is a close up perspective view of the bottom of an embodiment of a Base of a Rectangular Planter. 
           [0011]      FIG. 7  is a close up perspective view of the bottom of an embodiment of a Base and an Inside Panel of a Rectangular Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6 . 
           [0012]      FIG. 8  is a close up perspective view of the bottom of an embodiment of a Base, and Outside Panel, and an Inside Panel of a Rectangular Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6 . 
           [0013]      FIG. 9  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of the bottom of a Base, and Outside Panel, and an Inside Panel of a Rectangular Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6  and with back lines illustrated with dotted lines. 
           [0014]      FIG. 10  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of the bottom of an Outside Panel of a Rectangular Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6 . 
           [0015]      FIG. 11  is a close up perspective view of an illustration of an embodiment of the bottom of an Inside Panel of a Rectangular Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6 . 
           [0016]      FIG. 12  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a top corner of a Rectangular Planter, illustrating intersection of an embodiment of an Outside Panel and an Inside Panel. 
           [0017]      FIG. 13  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a top corner of a Rectangular Planter, illustrating an Inside Panel embodiment, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 12 . 
           [0018]      FIG. 14  close up is a perspective view of an embodiment of a top corner of a Rectangular Planter, illustrating an Outside Panel embodiment, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 12 . 
           [0019]      FIGS. 15A and 15B  are close up perspective views of an embodiment of an Outside Panel of a Rectangular Planter, from different view angles. 
           [0020]      FIG. 16  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel, an Inside Panel, and a Base of a Rectangular Planter. 
           [0021]      FIG. 17  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Rectangular Planter and a Trellis. 
           [0022]      FIG. 18  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Rectangular Planter and a Trellis. 
           [0023]      FIG. 19  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Vase Planter. 
           [0024]      FIG. 20  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Base and an Inside Panel of a Vase Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 19 . 
           [0025]      FIG. 21  is a perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel of a Vase Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 19 . 
           [0026]      FIG. 22  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a top corner of an Outside Panel and an Inside Panel of a Vase Planter. 
           [0027]      FIG. 23  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel of a Vase Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 22 . 
           [0028]      FIG. 24  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Inside Panel of a Vase Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 22 . 
           [0029]      FIG. 25  is a close up perspective section view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel and an Inside Panel of a Vase Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 22 . 
           [0030]      FIG. 26  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel of a Vase Planter. 
           [0031]      FIG. 27  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Inside Panel of a Vase Planter. 
           [0032]      FIG. 28  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Base of a Vase Planter. 
           [0033]      FIG. 29  is an elevation view of an embodiment of a Base and an Inside Panel of a Vase Planter. 
           [0034]      FIG. 30  is an elevation view of an embodiment of a Base and an Inside Panel of a Vase Planter, with the view angle rotated 90 degrees relative to  FIG. 29 . 
           [0035]      FIG. 31  is an elevation view of an embodiment of a Base and an Outside Panel of a Vase Planter. 
           [0036]      FIG. 32  is an elevation view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel of a Vase Planter, rotated 90 degrees relative to  FIG. 31 . 
           [0037]      FIG. 33  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a bottom corner of an Outside Panel and an Inside Panel of a Vase Planter. 
           [0038]      FIG. 34  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a bottom corner of an Inside Panel and a Base of a Vase Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 33 . 
           [0039]      FIG. 35  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a bottom corner of an Outside Panel and a Base of a Vase Planter, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 33 . 
           [0040]      FIG. 36  is a close up perspective section view of an embodiment of a bottom corner of an Outside Panel, an Inside Panel, and a Base of a Vase Planter. 
           [0041]      FIG. 37  is a close up perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a Rectangular Planter, illustrating the Base, Outside Panel, and Inside Panel. 
           [0042]      FIG. 38  is a close up perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a Rectangular Planter, illustrating the Base and Inside Panel, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 37 . 
           [0043]      FIG. 39  is a close up perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a Rectangular Planter, illustrating the Base from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 37 . 
           [0044]      FIG. 40  is a close up perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a Rectangular Planter, illustrating the Base and Inside Panel. 
           [0045]      FIG. 41  is a close up perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a Rectangular Planter, illustrating the Base from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 40 . 
           [0046]      FIG. 42  is a close up perspective view of an alternative embodiment of an Inside Panel. 
           [0047]      FIG. 43  is a perspective view of the bottom of a Rectangular Planter. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0048]    The description of the drawings and the following detailed description refer to the accompanying drawings. The same feature number in different drawing figures generally identifies the same or similar elements and/or components. 
         [0049]    The following description provides specific details for an understanding of various examples of the technology. One skilled in the art will understand that the technology may be practiced without many of these details. In some instances, structures and functions have not been shown or described in detail or at all to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description of the examples of the technology. It is intended that the terminology used in the description presented below be interpreted in its broadest reasonable manner, even though it is being used in conjunction with a detailed description of certain examples of the technology. Although certain terms may be emphasized below, any terminology intended to be interpreted in any restricted manner will be overtly and specifically defined as such in this Detailed Description section. 
         [0050]    As used herein, “releasable,” “connect,” “connected,” “connectable,” “disconnect,” “disconnected,” and “disconnectable” refers to two or more structures which may be connected or disconnected, generally without the use of tools (examples of tools including screwdrivers, pliers, drills, saws, welding machines, torches, irons, and other heat sources) and generally in a repeatable manner. As used herein, “attach,” “attached,” or “attachable” refers to two or more structures or components which are attached through the use of tools or chemical or physical bonding. As used herein, “secure,” “secured,” or “securable” refers to two or more structures or components which are connected or attached. 
         [0051]      FIG. 1  is perspective view of an illustration of a Rectangular Planter  100 . At element  101 ,  FIG. 1  illustrates the x-, y-, and z-axes used to describe the Figures. For the sake of convenience, the Rectangular Planter  100  is illustrated as generally being a cube, within normal variation, manufacturing tolerances, variation desired to obtain nesting components, and the like, though any two opposite sides may be increased or decreased in length, with a corresponding change in the length of the Base  205  along the same coordinate, resulting in a rectangle. As illustrated, the Outside Panel  105 -A has a length along the x-axis of 1′4″ and a length along the y-axis of 1′3 15/16″ while the Inside Panel  110 -A has a length along the z-axis of 1′3¾″ and a length along the y-axis (excluding the Feet  715 ) of 1′3 13/16″. 
         [0052]      FIG. 1  illustrates Outside Panels  105 -A and  105 -B and Inside Panels  110 -A and  110 -B. Elements in the drawings with the same Figure number followed by a “-A” or “-B” are duplicates and/or a mirror image duplicate (within normal tolerances) of the component with the same Figure number without the “-A” or “-B.” For example, Outside Panel  105 -A and  105 -B are duplicates, rotated 180 degrees relative to one another. References herein may be made to such elements without the “-A” or “-B,” in which case the reference is to either element. 
         [0053]    The Rectangular Planter  100  is a sheet metal structure, wherein the sheet metal has a generally uniform thickness, X. In the illustrations in this paper (for both the Rectangular Planter  100  and the Vase Planter  1900   s ), X may be between 16 and 14 gauge, or between 1/16″ and 5/64″, though another thickness may be selected, based, for example, on the characteristics of the material, to allow cutting and bending without tearing. The sheet metal may be, for example and without limitation, stainless steel, steel, 304 steel, 316L steel, weathering steel (sold under the trademark COR-TEN®), iron, copper, aluminum, zinc, magnesium, and/or alloys thereof. 
         [0054]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Base  205  of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 1 . The Base  205  is illustrated as comprising 90 Degree Flanges  210 -A and  210 -B along the z-axis perimeter edges of the Base  205  and 90 Degree Flanges  215 -A and  215 -B along the x-axis perimeter edges of the Base  205  (the Base  205  only has a y-axis in these 90 Degree Flanges and in the thickness, X, of the material of the Base  205 ). The 90 Degree Flanges  210 -A,  210 -B,  215 -A, and  215 -B are illustrated as being M high. As illustrated in the drawings, M is 1 1/16″ high, measured from the underside of the Base  205  to the top of the 90 Degree Flange, or 1″ high, measured from the top of the Base  205  to the top of the 90 Degree Flange, though another height for M may be used, such as a range between ¼″ and 2″. The 90 Degree Flanges  210 -A,  210 -B,  215 -A, and  215 -B serve to impart rigidity to the Base  205  and to prevent other components (discussed further herein) from moving inward toward the center of the Rectangular Planter  100 . 
         [0055]    Further illustrated in  FIG. 2  are Notches  220 -A,  220 -B,  225 -A, and  225 -B. These Notches are all similar or mirror image similar, within normal tolerances. The dimensions of these Notches are described further herein. 
         [0056]    Further illustrated in  FIG. 2  are Fastener Holes  235 -A,  240 ,  245 , and  250 -A, the use of which are discussed further herein. 
         [0057]    Further illustrated in  FIG. 2  are Drain Holes  230 , which may allow excess water to drain out of the Rectangular Planter  100 . Not shown, an insert may be used in conjunction with the Structure (whether the Rectangular Planter  100 , the Vase  1900 , or another embodiment of either), such as a plastic, rubber, or composite insert generally conforming to the dimensions of the structure, a plastic bag, or the like. 
         [0058]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of an embodiment of an Inside Panel  110 -A of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 1 .  FIG. 3  illustrates that the Inside Panel  110 -A comprises 90 Degree Flanges  310 -A,  315 -A, and  316 -A. There is also a 90 Degree Flange  317 -A (not visible in this Figure) along the bottom z-axis of the Inside Panel  110 -A, which 90 Degree Flange is a mirror image of 90 Degree Flange  310 -A (which not-shown 90 Degree Flange is indicated by element number  317 -A). As illustrated, these 90 Degree Flanges  310 -A,  315 -A,  316 -A, and  317 -A extend length Y along the x-axis; as illustrated, Y is 1″, though another length could be used, such as, for example, ½″ to 3″. 
         [0059]      FIG. 3  illustrates how Base  205  fits within the Inside Panel  110 -A due to Notches  220 -A and  220 -B.  FIG. 5  presents a closer view of Notch  225 -B, which is a mirror-image of Notch  220 -B. This paper illustrates Notches  220 -A,  220 -B,  225 -A, and  225 -B as being 2X along the z-axis. In an alternative embodiment, these Notches may only be X along the z-axis. In an alternative embodiment, illustrated in  FIGS. 37-42 , the 90 Degree Flange  3810  along the x-axis edges of Base  3705  may extend further along the x-axes toward the z-axis of the Base  3705 , such as to or proximate to the z-axis edge of Base  3705  (see element  3810  in  FIG. 38 ), while the Inside Panel  3710  may then be notched at the bottom corners to receive the Base  3705  (see element  3805  in  FIG. 38 ). In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the Notches  220 -A,  220 -B,  225 -A, and  225 -B may extend further into the Base  205  along the x-axis, such as to accommodate a different length Y (as illustrated, approximately 1″). 
         [0060]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of an embodiment of an Inside Panel  110 -A and an Outside Panel  105 -A of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 1 . This Figure illustrates an overview of how components fit together. Fasteners may be passed through Holes  235 -A,  240 -A,  245 -A, and  250 -A and corresponding holes in the Outside Panel  105 -A and Inside Panel  110 -A (illustrated in  FIG. 43  at element  4305 ,  4310 ,  720 -A, and  720 -B) to attach the Base  205  to the Outside Panel  105 -A and Inside Panel  110 -A. 
         [0061]      FIG. 5  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a Base  205  and an Inside Panel  110 -A of a Rectangular Planter  100 .  FIG. 5  illustrates a closer view of Notch  225 -B, illustrating at element  510  that Base  205  is notched by a length of 2X along the z-axis of Base  205 .  FIG. 5  also illustrates at element  505  that Notch  225 -B extends Y length along the x-axis; as illustrated, Y (the length of element  505  and of 90 Degree Flanges  310 -A,  315 -A,  316 -A, and  317 -A) is 1″. As noted above, Y may be another length. 
         [0062]      FIG. 6  is a close up perspective view of the bottom of an embodiment of a Base  205  of a Rectangular Planter  100 . This view is provided to remove any ambiguity regarding the relationship of the components and to show, in conjunction with  FIG. 7-11 , how the components fit together at a bottom corner. 
         [0063]      FIG. 7  is a close up perspective view of the bottom of an embodiment of a Base  205  and an Inside Panel  110 -B of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6 . This Figure illustrates Notch  716 , which, as illustrated by element  710 , is 2X along the z-axis of Inside Panel  110 -B, and, as illustrated by element  705 , is 2X along the y-axis of Inside Panel  110 -B. This Figure also illustrates Fastener Hole  720 -A, which is generally centered with Fastener Hole  250 -B (see  FIG. 6 ). This Figure also provides a partial view of Foot  715  (another view of Foot  715  is provided in  FIG. 16 ). This Figure also illustrates that 90 Degree Flange  317 -A-B on Inside Panel  110 -B, contacts the bottom of Base  205 . As noted above, in relation to  FIG. 4 , the Base  205  fits within the 90 Degree Flanges  315  and  316  of the Inside Panels  110 . The outside face of 90 Degree Flange  316 -B is on the same plane as the outside face of 90 Degree Flange  215 -B (the perspective view might be misinterpreted); the bottom corner of 90 Degree Flange  316 -B is higher, in the y-axis, than the bottom corner of 90 Degree Flange  215 -B (element  705  is 2X; element  710  and  510  are both 2X). 
         [0064]      FIG. 8  is a close up perspective view of the bottom of an embodiment of a Base  205 , and Outside Panel  105 -B, and an Inside Panel  110 -B of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6 . This Figure illustrates that the Outside Panel  105 -A fits around the outside of the Inside Panel  110 -B. The Outside Panels  105 -A and  105 -B prevent the Inside Panels  110 -A and  110 -B from moving outward, away from center of the Rectangular Planter  100 . The top of the bottom of 90 Degree Flange  805 -B contacts the bottom of Base  205 . 
         [0065]      FIG. 9  is a close up perspective view of an illustration of the bottom of an embodiment of a Base  205 , and Outside Panel  105 -B, and an Inside Panel  110 -B of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6  and with back lines illustrated with dotted lines. This view is provided along with  FIGS. 6-11  for the sake of illustrating the interlocking components. 
         [0066]      FIG. 10  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of the bottom of an Outside Panel  105 -B of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6 . In this Figure, Notch  1020  in 90 Degree Flange  805 -B is illustrated. Notch  1020  has a length along element  1005  of Z, which, as illustrated, is 13/16″, and a length along element  1010  which is at least length U which, as illustrated, is 1¼″. In this Figure, Outside Panel  105 -B is illustrated as comprising 90 Degree Flange  1015 . As illustrated, 90 Degree Flange  1015  has a length along element  1025  of 7/16″ or a length of ½″ from the terminal edge of 90 Degree Flange  1015  to the outside face of Outside Panel  105 -B. 
         [0067]      FIG. 11  is a close up perspective view of an illustration of an embodiment of the bottom of an Inside Panel  105 -B of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 6 .  FIG. 11  illustrates the Inside Panel  110 -B without any other components, for the sake of completeness. 
         [0068]      FIGS. 12-14  illustrate an embodiment of a top corner of a Rectangular Planter  100 , illustrating the components together and in isolation. 
         [0069]      FIG. 12  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel  105 -B and an Inside Panel  110 -B of a Rectangular Planter  100 , with back lines illustrated with dotted lines. 
         [0070]      FIG. 13  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a top corner of a Rectangular Planter  100 , illustrating an Inside Panel  110 -B embodiment, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 12 .  FIG. 13  illustrates that Inside Panel  110 -B comprises 90 Degree Flanges  310 -B and  316 -B and Top Corner Notch  1305 .  FIG. 13  illustrates that Top Corner Notch  1305  is X along the y-axis, at element  1315 , and 2X along the z-axis, at element  1310 , with an interior opening, between the top of 90 Degree Flange  316 -B and the edge of 90 Degree Flange  310 -B, of at least X, also element  1310 . Opening  1410  and 180 Degree Flange  1405  (see  FIG. 14 ) engage with and rest on the top of 90 Degree Flange  316 -B, supporting the weight of Outside Panel  105 -B and preventing at least the top of Outside Panel  105 -B from moving outward, away from the center of Rectangular Planter  100 . 
         [0071]      FIG. 14  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a top corner of a Rectangular Planter  100 , illustrating an Outside Panel  105 -B embodiment, from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 12 .  FIG. 14  illustrates 180 Degree Flange  1405  which is spaced X away from Outside Panel  105 -B, illustrated at Opening  1410 . As discussed above,  FIG. 14  illustrates Corner Notch  1420 , which Corner Notch  1420  extends 2X along the x-axis (at element  1415 ) and X along the y-axis from the top corner of Outside Panel  105 -B in  FIG. 14 . Opening  1410  and 180 Degree Flange  1405  engage with and rest on the top of 90 Degree Flange  316 -B. 
         [0072]      FIGS. 15A and 15B  are close up perspective views of an embodiment of an Outside Panel  105 -B of a Rectangular Planter  100 , from different view angles.  FIGS. 15A and 15B  are provided for the purpose of completeness. As illustrated, 180 Degree Flange  1405  has a length FF (along the y-axis) of 15/32″. 
         [0073]      FIG. 16  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel  105 -B, an Inside Panel  110 -B, and a Base  205  of a Rectangular Planter  100 .  FIG. 16  illustrates Foot  715 , which is a component of Inside Panel  110 -B. Foot  715  may have a different size and proportions, other than as illustrated. 
         [0074]    During assembly, screws or other fasteners may be secured in Holes  235  and  240 . However, because Base  205  is resting on the Inside Panels  110 , and because the weight of the Outside Panels  105  is transferred onto the Inside Panels  110 , the only static strain on the screws or fasteners in Holes  235  and  240  comes from the outward pressure of the dirt on the bottom of the Outside Panels  105 . The screws or other fasteners may be stainless steel, weathering steel, galvanized iron, copper, brass, aluminum, an alloy, plastic, or the like. 
         [0075]      FIG. 17  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Rectangular Planter and a Trellis  1700 . The Trellis  1700  comprises two similar Panes  1705  and  1710 . The Panes  1705  and  1710  may be bolted or otherwise secured to the top of Inside Panel  110 -A. The Trellis  1700  may comprise Arms  1715  and  1720 , which may be bolted or otherwise secured to Panes  1705  and  1710  and to the Rectangular Planter  100 , such as to the Outside Panel  105 -A and  105 -B. 
         [0076]      FIG. 18  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Rectangular Planter and a Trellis  1800 . In this Figure, Pane  1705  has a horizontal attitude and is secured to Rectangular Planter  100  by Arms  1805 . 
         [0077]      FIG. 19  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Vase Planter  1900 . The Vase Planter  1900  is illustrated as comprising Corners  1905 -A,  1910 -A,  1915 -A, and  1920 -A, as well as substantially similar counterpart Corners, rotated 180 degrees,  1905 -B,  1910 -B,  1915 -B, and  1920 -B. The Vase Planter  1900  is a sheet metal structure, wherein the sheet metal has a uniform thickness, X (the thickness, X, and the material of the sheet metal is discussed above). Much as above, relating to the Rectangular Planter  100 , the Vase Planter  1900  may be lengthened along the x- and z-axes by lengthening these sides, generally preserving the angular relationship of the sides, corners, and notches; the Vase Planter  1900  may also be lengthened along the y-axis, again, generally preserving the angular relationship of the sides. 
         [0078]      FIG. 20  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Base  2010  and an Inside Panel  2005 -A of a Vase Planter  1900 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 19 .  FIG. 20  illustrates Inside Panels  2005 -A and  2005 -B. Inside Panel  2005  comprises Edges  2065 ,  2070 ,  2075 , and  2080 . Edges  2065  and  2080  are predominantly on the y-axis, while Edges  2070  and  2075  are on the z-axis. Top Edge  2070  is attached to Greater-Than-90 Degree Flange  2020  of length A (relative to top Edge  2070 ), which, as illustrated, is 1⅛″. Side Edge  2080  is attached to 90 Degree Flange  2015  of length T, which, as illustrated, is ⅝″ (also illustrated at element  2920  in  FIG. 29 ), not shown, side Edge  2065 -A is attached 90 Degree Flange  2050 -A (corresponding to  2050 -B), also of length T, and bottom Edge  2075 -A is attached to 180 Degree Flange  2910  (see  FIG. 29 ). 
         [0079]      FIG. 20  further illustrates Base  2010  comprising 90 Degree Flange  2035 -A and, not shown,  2155 -A (see  FIG. 21  for an illustration of 90 Degree Flange  2155 -A), and corresponding Flanges  2035 -B and  2155 -B. 
         [0080]      FIG. 21  is a perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel  2105  of a Vase Planter  1900 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 19 .  FIG. 21  illustrates Outside Panels  2105 -A and  2105 -B, each comprising Edges  2130 ,  2160 ,  2165 , and  2170 , Face  2135 , predominantly vertical 90 Degree Flanges  2110  and  2120  of length S, which, as illustrated, is ½″, and 180 Degree Flange  2115 . 
         [0081]      FIG. 21  also illustrates Corner Notches  2125 -A,  2125 -B,  2140 -A,  2140 -B,  2145 -A,  2145 -B, and  2150 -B, described further below. 
         [0082]      FIG. 22  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a top corner of an Outside Panel  2105 -B and Inside Panels  2005  of a Vase Planter  1900 .  FIG. 22  illustrates that Outside Panel  2105 -B receives, between 90 Degree Flanges  2110 -B and  2110 -A, the Inside Panels  2005 -A and  2005 -B. At Corner  1905 -A, 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B in the Outside Panel  2105 -B engages with 90 Degree Flange  2015 -A of the Inside Panel  2005 -A, preventing at least the top of Outside Panel  2105  from moving outward, away from the center of Vase  1900 . 
         [0083]      FIG. 23  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel  2105 -B of a Vase Planter  1900 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 22 .  FIG. 23  illustrates the components of Outside Panel  2105 -B.  FIG. 23  illustrates that 180 Flange  2115 -B is set off from Face  2135 -B by a distance of 2X, as labeled at element  2305 , also referred to herein as Opening  2305 -B.  FIG. 23  also illustrates Chamfer  2310 -B, which facilitates assembly of 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B onto 90 Degree Flange  2015 -A. 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B is set off from 90 Degree Flange  2110 -B by a distance of 2X (see  FIG. 26  and element  2605 ), which, due to the thickness X of 90 Degree Flange  2110 -B, leaves an opening at least X wide between 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B and 90 Degree Flange  2110 -B, into which Face  2025  fits, allowing 90 Degree Flange  2015 -A to pass between 180 Flange  2115 -B and Face  2135 -B. 
         [0084]      FIG. 24  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Inside Panel  2005 -A of a Vase Planter  1900 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 22 .  FIG. 24  illustrates length  2405 , which is 2X along the (predominantly) y-axis of Edge  2080 -A. 
         [0085]      FIG. 25  is a perspective section view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel  2105 -B and an Inside Panel  2005 -B of a Vase Planter  1900 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 22 . The section view in  FIG. 25  further illustrates how 90 Degree Flange  2015 -A fits within the opening between 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B and Face  2135 -B and how Greater-Than 90 Degree Flange  2020 -A abuts against 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B. The interior of 90 Degree Flange  2015 -A is lined, to distinguish it from the interior of Face  2135 -B and 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B. 
         [0086]      FIG. 26  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel  2105 -B of a Vase Planter  1900 . At element  2605 , this Figure illustrates that 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B is approximately distance 2X from 90 Degree Flange  2110 -B, measured from the top corner in  FIG. 26 , with approximately X between 180 Degree Flange  2115 -B and 90 Degree Flange  2110 -B. 
         [0087]      FIG. 27  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of an Inside Panel  2005 -A of a Vase Planter  1900 . This Figure illustrates at element  2705  that Greater-Than 90 Degree Flange  2020 -A is set back 2X from the top corner of Inside Panel  2005 -A, which, due to the width X of 90 Degree Flange  2015 -A, leaves an opening X wide between Greater-Than 90 Degree Flange  2020 -A and 90 Degree Flange  2015 -A. 
         [0088]      FIG. 28  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Base  2010  of a Vase Planter  1900 . This Figure illustrates Drain Hole  2805 . 
         [0089]      FIG. 29  is an elevation view of an embodiment of a Base  2010  and an Inside Panels  2005  of a  1900  Vase Planter. This Figure illustrates Corner Notch  2030 -A comprising length R at element  2915  (illustrated as 1¼″), length Q at element  2905  (illustrated as ¼″ on the outside, ⅛″ on the inside), and 180 Flange  1910 -A, forming an opening ⅛″ wide between 180 Degree Flange  2910  and Face  2025 -A, into which opening 90 Degree Flange  2155  in Base  2010  fits, thereby preventing the base of Inside Panel  2005 -A and  2005 -B from moving outward, away from the center of Vase  1900 . 
         [0090]      FIG. 29  further illustrates that the angle between Base  2010  and the Inside Panels  2005  is an angle greater than 90 degrees, here, as illustrated, approximately 98 degrees. These angles are approximate. 
         [0091]      FIG. 30  is an elevation view of an embodiment of a Base  2010  and an Inside Panel  2005 -A of a Vase Planter  1900 , with the view angle rotated 90 degrees relative to  FIG. 29 . This Figure is provided for the sake of completeness. This Figure illustrates the angle less than 90 degrees between the Edge  2065 -A and a horizontal surface, here, as illustrated, approximately 81 degrees. These angles are approximate. 
         [0092]      FIG. 31  is an elevation view of an embodiment of a Base  2010  and an Outside Panel  2105  of a Vase Planter  1900 . This Figure illustrates Inside Panels  2105 -A and  2105 -B, Length  3110  (illustrated as ½″),  3105  (illustrated as ¼″), and 180 Degree Flange  3115 , forming an opening between 180 Degree Flange  3115  and Face  2135 , into which 90 Degree Flange  2035  on Base  2010  fits, preventing the outward movement of Outside Panel  2105 , away from the center of Vase  1900 . 
         [0093]      FIG. 31  further illustrates that the angle between Base  2010  and Outside Panel  2105 -B is an angle greater than 90 degrees, here, as illustrated, approximately 99 degrees. 
         [0094]      FIG. 32  is an elevation view of an embodiment of an Outside Panel  2105 -A of a Vase Planter  1900 , rotated 90 degrees relative to  FIG. 31 . This Figure is provided for the sake of completeness. 
         [0095]      FIG. 33  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a bottom corner of an Outside Panel  2105 -B and an Inside Panel  2005 -A of a Vase Planter  1900 . This Figure illustrates an exterior view of the bottom corner of Outside Panel  2105 -B and Inside Panel  2005 -A, showing how the components fit together, with 90 Degree Flanges  2110 -B and  2110 -A retaining Inside Panel  2005 -A, preventing Inside Panel  2005 -A from moving outward, away from the center of Vase  1900 . 
         [0096]      FIG. 34  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a bottom corner of an Inside Panel  2005 -A and a Base  2010  of a Vase Planter  1900 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 33 . This Figure illustrates that Inside Panel  2005 -A comprises a Corner Notch with length CC at element  3405  (illustrated as 9/32″), length DD at element  2905  (illustrated as ¼″ on the outside, ⅛″ on the inside), and 180 Degree Flange  2910  of length GG (illustrated as 9/16″). 
         [0097]      FIG. 35  is a close up perspective view of an embodiment of a bottom corner of an Outside Panel  2105 -B and a Base  2010  of a Vase Planter  1900 , from the same view angle and distance used in  FIG. 33 . This Figure illustrates Outside Panels  2105 -A and  2105 -B. This Figure is provided for the sake of completeness. 
         [0098]      FIG. 36  is a close up perspective section view of an embodiment of a bottom corner of an Outside Panel  2105 -B, an Inside Panel  2005 -A, and a Base  2010  of a Vase Planter  1900 . The section view is 45 degrees relative to the intersection of the y-, x-, and z-axis. This Figure illustrates that Face  2025 -A is retained by 90 Degree Flange  2110 -A and that the bottom of both Inside Panel  2005 -A and Outside Panel  2105 -B are prevented from moving outward, away from the center of Vase  1900 , by the 90 Degree Flanges  2035 -A and  2155 -A in the Base  2010  interlocking with the 180 Degree Flanges  3115  and  2910 . 
         [0099]    Because Face  2025  is retained by 90 Degree Flange  2110  and that the bottom of both Inside Panel  2005  and Outside Panel  2105  are prevented from moving outward, away from the center of Vase  1900 , by the 90 Degree Flanges  2035  and  2155  in the Base  2010  interlocking with the 180 Degree Flanges  3115  and  2910  and because 180 Degree Flange  2115  in the Outside Panel  2105  engages with 90 Degree Flange  2015  in the Inside Panel  2005 , preventing the top of Outside Panel  2105  from moving outward, away from the center of Vase  1900 , the weight of dirt, plants, and other material in Vase  1900  secures the Structure without fasteners. 
         [0100]    All 180 Degree Flanges disclosed herein, such as 180 Degree Flange  1405 ,  2910 ,  3115  and the like may be formed by first forming a 45 to 65 degree hem, such as with a press brake and an acute angle die, along the top edge of the 180 Degree Flange (where the Flange attaches to the remainder of the sheet). A piece of metal with a thickness the size of the opening which is desired and with a straight edge at least as long as the 180 Degree Flange is then laid on the sheet (“metal spacer”), butting against the edge of the hem. A top ram and flattening die may then be used to bend the hem over to 180 degrees, pressing the hem down onto the metal spacer, leaving an opening between the 180 Degree Flange and the sheet which is the thickness of the metal spacer. 
         [0101]    The above detailed description of embodiments of the Rectangular Planter  100  and Vase Planter  1900   s  is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the Structures to the precise form disclosed above. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the Structures are described above for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the system, as those skilled in the art will recognize.