CLASS 47, PLANT HUSBANDRY |
1.01R | MISCELLANEOUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Patents not otherwise classifiable.
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1.01F | . Modified earth's surface, e.g., sod, turf, reinforced |
This subclass has no definition. | |
1.01T | .. Inclined terrain planting |
This subclass has no definition. | |
1.01P | . Potting or transplanting machine |
This subclass has no definition. | |
1.01S | . Plant support placing machine, e.g., vine tying |
This subclass has no definition. | |
1.01D | . Debarking, dethorning, or girdling |
This subclass has no definition. | |
59R | WATER CULTURE, APPARATUS OR METHOD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and processes for fostering growth beyond germination
of plants in a nutrient environment and without soil.
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64 | . Porous support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Apparatus which is a permeable prop upon which only the
roots may rest or by which the entire plant may be held in an upright
position.
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59S | . Substrate or matrix, e.g., gel, artificial soil |
This subclass has no definition. | |
60 | . Cultivating chamber: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Device comprising an enclosed space or cavity in a container where plants or crops are grown from seeds, bulbs, sprouts or shoots. | |
61 | .. Seed germinator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Apparatus wherein the initial stage of growth is begun and a sprout is the final result. | |
62R | . Nutrient recirculation system (e.g., hydroponic system): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Apparatus wherein nutrient is automatically supplied to seeds, seedlings or plants at intervals or continuously to revitalize or refresh. | |
62A | .. Aeroponics |
This subclass has no definition. | |
62C | .. Channel |
This subclass has no definition. | |
62E | .. Ebb and Flow systems |
This subclass has no definition. | |
62N | .. Nutrient solution |
This subclass has no definition. | |
63 | . Individual support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Apparatus comprising a receptacle adapted to hold each seed
or plant apart from other seeds or plants.
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1.1 | MUSHROOM CULTURE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and processes for the culture of mushrooms and
other edible fungi, except yeast, comprising unobvious uses of mushroom
fertilizers, mushroom beds and their structure, houses and caves
adapted particularly for mushroom culture, and receptacles for growing
and transporting mushroom spawn before planting in beds.
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1.3 | ELECTROCULTURE, MAGNETOCULTURE OR ELECTROCUTING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Methods and apparatus for culture of plants by means of
electricity, other than electric heating; or utilizing magnetic
force, for example, for production of fertilizers in the soil, killing
of insects and weeds, stimulation of plant growth and treatment
of seeds before planting.
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1.4 | ALGAE CULTURE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for or method of fostering the growth or cultivation
of nonunicellular algae.
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1.41 | POLLINATION AIDS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for or method of assisting the natural generation,
propagation or reproduction of plant life by either a discriminate
or indiscriminate transfer of pollen to fertilize a plant flower.
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1.42 | HEATING OR STERILIZING SEPARATED EARTH: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for or method of conditioning soil in which a
plant is to be grown comprising separating soil from the ground
and subjecting the separated soil to a heat treatment to improve
the soil for plant growing purposes.
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1.43 | CROP THINNING, INCLUDING FRUIT, FOLIAGE, OR MOSS REMOVAL: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for or method of destroying crop plants in situ
for the purpose of reducing the number of such plants to enable
the remaining plants to achieve a better growth.
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1.44 | FLAME CULTIVATING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for or method of either destroying undesired vegetation
in the vicinity of growing crop plants or inhibiting its growth by
at least partially burning the undesired vegetation by directly
applying thereto the blaze of a combustion action.
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1.5 | PLANT SURFACE CONTACT MATERIAL APPLICATOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes a means specially adapted to brush,
wipe or otherwise engage an erect, growing plant and to transfer
a liquid material to a surface of said plant.
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1.7 | MATERIAL DISTRIBUTOR WITH PLANT MANIPULATING, CULTIVATING OR SENSING (E.G., TO POSITION PLANT RELATIVE TO DISTRIBUTOR): |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus which includes a means to distribute a material
into contact with an erect, growing plant and having either (1)
a means to move parts of the plant, e.g., to expose them to the
material or to protect the plants from injury by the device, (2)
a means to disturb the soil around a plant to weed, mulch or till
said soil, or (3) a means to detect the presence and/or position
of the plant and to either move the distributor relative to the
plant or to control the material supply or some other characteristic
of the distributor.
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2 | FROST PREVENTING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Methods and devices for preventing the freezing of trees
and plants and their fruit.
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3 | CELERY BLANCHING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and processes for whitening growing celery.
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4 | HEDGE TRAINING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and processes for fashioning a growing hedge.
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5 | COTTON BOLL RIPENING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Includes apparatus and processes for ripening cotton. | |
5.5 | LAYERING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus for or method of producing roots on a plant portion
other than a root portion while the plant portion is still attached
to the parent plant by covering said portion with a medium in which
roots can grow so that the plant portion will be able to maintain
independent growth after it is severed from the parent plant.
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6 | GRAFTING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and processes for uniting parts of a tree or plant
to another.
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7 | . Budding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. The bud of a tree or plant is set into a part of a tree. | |
8 | TREE SURGERY: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and processes for repairing trees.
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9 | MULCHING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and processes for covering or mulching plants.
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10 | TURPENTINE AND RUBBER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus or processes for gathering the sap, gum or resin
from pine or rubber trees.
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11 | . Buckets and spouts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Buckets, cups, spouts, and gutters for collecting the sap
of the trees.
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12 | . Tools: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Tools used in obtaining the sap or gum.
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14 | SEED TESTERS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and processes for ascertaining the life in the seed. | |
15 | . Roll: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. The seeds are inclosed in a moistened strip rolled up. | |
16 | . With heater: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. The chamber or incubator for the seeds is provided with a heater. | |
17 | GREENHOUSE, APPARATUS OR METHOD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Houses provided with transparent walls or with some other
apparatus to accelerate the growth of vegetable life.
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18 | BENCH OR ELEVATED BED, HOTBED: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. The structure of the plant supports in the greenhouse.
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88 | SOIL WARMING FOR MELON GROWING: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter includes heating the earth where gourds are raised. | |
19.1 | BOTTOMLESS HOTBED OR COLD FRAME (INCLUDING COVER), APPARATUS OR METHOD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter includes a structure, enclosed at least at
the sides and top, for a growing medium used to raise seedlings.
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19.2 | . With heating or ventilating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 19.1. Subject matter includes a structure or a device for (a) raising the temperature of the growing medium or air or (b) to provide an opening to permit the escape of heat. | |
20.1 | COVER, SHADE, OR SCREEN: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter includes a structure for blocking sunlight,
rain, wind, or other adverse condition detrimental to growth.
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21.1 | . With irrigating means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes a device to provide moisture. | |
22.1 | . Mechanized (e.g., cable-post system): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes the use of simple machines, such as reeled wire and tarpaulin, pivoted louvers, etc. | |
23.1 | . Tree foliage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes protecting structure for at least
the leaves of a woody perennial.
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23.2 | .. Single tree: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23.1. Subject matter includes the structure for only one woody perennial. | |
23.3 | ... With heater: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 23.2. Subject matter includes a device to raise the air temperature.
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24.1 | . For fruit: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes a structure designed for edible material growing on a tree. | |
25.1 | . Lath or slat type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes narrow strips, of e.g., wood, arranged in a pattern. | |
32.1 | . Inflatable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 28.1. Subject matter wherein a portion of the means for enclosing a plant, i.e., the cover, is defined by a fluid sealed compartment capable of containing a fluid in a gaseous state and further wherein the compartment is capable of maintaining the fluid at a pressure greater than ambient pressure. | |
29.1 | . Transparent or translucent: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes at least a portion of the structure designed to allow transmission of visible light. | |
29.2 | .. Rigid type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter includes the transparent or translucent structure being stiff, inflexible, unyielding to rain, snow, or wind forces. | |
29.3 | ... Planar, e.g., glass pane(s): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.2. Subject matter includes the stiff, inflexible, unyielding
portion being flat.
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29.4 | .. Composition: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 29.1. Subject matter includes the physical or chemical make-up of the structure. | |
29.5 | . Adjustable on supporting structure or having means allowing adjusting, e.g., for weather, ventilation, expansion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes a device permitting movement of at least a portion of the structure relative to the remainder of the structure to facilitate changes in temperature, etc. | |
29.6 | . Collapsible or nestable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes a configuration allowing the structure to be (a) disassembled to simple components or (b) stacked. | |
29.7 | . Created from folded or bent blank: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes a configuration created from a single sheet of material formed or deformed into a desired shape. | |
30 | . Open top: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. The inclosure has an open top. | |
31 | . Netting, open weave, mesh, or foraminous type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. The inclosure has a reticulated screen or is formed as a screen. | |
31.1 | . Perforated or apertured: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes a structure with holes. | |
32 | . Root: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Covers for the soil around the plant which may also serve as a support for the berries on the plant. | |
32.2 | . Machine for placing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter includes a mechanical device that helps in deploying the structure. | |
32.3 | . Method: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 20.1. Subject matter is for processes of using a structure for
blocking sunlight, rain, wind, or other adverse condition detrimental
to growth.
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32.4 | TREE TRUNK GUARD OR PROTECTOR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter includes a device or structure that minimizes
damage to the main stem of a woody perennial.
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32.5 | . Tree supported, e.g., belt or band type including compositions: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32.4. Subject matter includes the device or structure being
designed for placement and fastening around the main stem above
the ground and can be a flexible strap with a fastening arrangement
to hold the strap.
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32.6 | . Method: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32.4. Subject matter is for processes of using a device or structure
that minimizes damage to the main stem of a woody perennial.
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32.7 | ROOT TRAINER, OR BARRIER |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter includes a structure that directs or blocks
the plant underground portion.
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32.8 | . Method: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 32.71. Subject matter is for processes of using a structure
that directs or blocks the plant underground portion.
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33 | ORNAMENTAL BEDS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Beds and borders or other ornamental configurations in a
flower or garden bed.
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65 | DYNAMIC PLANT RECEPTACLE TRANSPORT, APPARATUS OR METHOD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising containers kinetically manipulated so that seeds or plants are exposed to heat or sunlight or other weather conditions for their nurturing and growth. | |
65.5 | RECEPTACLE FOR GROWING MEDIUM: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus or processes that comprise a pot, box, or other
container adapted to hold earth, soil, or a manufactured growing
composition in which a plant is to be grown.
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65.6 | . Drain covers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Apparatus including a specific cover for the drain opening
to permit drainage under appropriate conditions and to prevent the
drain from becoming plugged by the growing medium.
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65.7 | . Specific container material: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Apparatus wherein the patentable feature resides in the
walls of the receptacle being made of a specific material.
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65.8 | .. Flaccid material (e.g., bag): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.7. Apparatus wherein the container material is a flaccid material
such as a fabric bag.
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65.9 | . Sheet of plants (e.g., roof-top garden): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Walled container in which the container is designed to support
a sheet of plants as in a bench or roof top garden.
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66.1 | . Sectional construction: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Apparatus in which a container is formed from a plurality of discrete sections which may be readily assembled or disassembled. | |
66.2 | .. Push out bottom closure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Apparatus including a reusable peripheral wall and a bottom
which is fictionally or removably attached in order to eject the
plant from the peripheral wall.
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66.3 | .. Foldable or hingedly connected sections: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Apparatus in which the container is formed from foldable material or the sections are pivotally connected to each other. | |
66.4 | ... Integral hinge: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.3. Apparatus wherein the hinge means is integral with the walls
of the receptacle, i.e. scored paper or cardboard.
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66.5 | .. Array of cells: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Apparatus in which container sections form an array of connected
cells.
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66.6 | . Combined: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Apparatus in which the plant receptacle is combined with one or more diverse device such as a lamp, bookcase, indicia means, air purifier, etc. | |
66.7 | . Method of using a plant receptacle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Subject matter that deals with a process related to a plant receptacle or the use thereof. | |
67 | . Hanging support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Device adapted to hold a suspended flower pot.
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68 | . Window box: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. An appurtenance constructed for outdoor use and adapted
to be juxtaposed to and contiguous with the sill of an opening in
a wall wherein said appurtenance is further adapted to contain soil
with growing plants therein or to contain already potted growing
plants.
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69 | . Terrarium: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Device wherein said container completely encloses the plant and there is a cyclic use of the moisture in the enclosure. | |
70 | . Trellis: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Device which is a lattice structure used to vertically support
a gangling plant or flower.
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71 | . Saucer: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. A shallow vessel used to support the plant receptacle of ... wherein (1) air and water may be introduced to the plant roots, and (2) excess water may be accumulated therein. | |
72 | . Jardiniere (e.g., decorative wrapper): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. A facade that is a fancy flower pot dressing designed to surround the outer crock wall but not cover the top of the pot so that the receptacle conveys a better appearance than a plain earthen crock. | |
73 | . For transplanting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Apparatus in which a container facilitates transference
by (1) being readily removable from the soil so as to avoid injury
to the roots therein, or (2) being a specially constructed device
to remove a living plant from the earth.
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74 | .. Biodegradable: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Container wherein the receptacle is decomposable in the ground. | |
75 | .. Nested: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. A series or set of containers fitting one container within the other thus having inner and outer receptacles. | |
76 | .. Big ball tree: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Container specially adapted to hold a large living plant
or tree with its root structure and surrounding soil intact.
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77 | .. Seedling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Container or container assembly specially adapted to hold a very small or young tree plant. | |
78 | .. Mesh: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Interwoven or interworked device usually of a fabric, wire, or plastic type material to protect the plant or tree during uprooting, moving and replanting of the tree or plant. | |
79 | . Irrigator: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Device for supplying water or water vapor to the soil and
roots to refresh or revitalize the plant.
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80 | .. Porous member or crock: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Device wherein a container, per se, or rocks or sponge type material in the receptacle is adapted to retain water. | |
81 | .. Fibrous wick: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Device comprising a filamentous material adapted to water the plants soil and roots by capillary action. | |
82 | .. Vertical array: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Device in which plants may be placed or caused to grow at
various levels.
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83 | . Vertical array: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Device in which plants may be placed or caused to grow at
diverse levels.
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84 | . With shipment package: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Apparatus in which the receptacle is specially designed
for convenience in the transpiration of living plants or plant bulbs.
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85 | . Divider: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Device used to partition the receptacle, e.g., separable
divider rack of an ice tray.
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86 | . Modular: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Device in which a multitude of individual units such as
plants, seedlings or pots are formed into an array.
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87 | . Monolythic: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.5. Device formed as a single unit with compartments therein
for seedlings, plants or bulbs.
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39 | STAND FOR HOLDING A PLANT OR GROWING MEDIUM RECEPTACLE: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus or supports for holding plant or flower pots or
receptacles having sprinkler, water pipes or special plant-treating
means.
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40 | . Window: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Means for supporting flowerpots in or near a window of a
house and modified therefor.
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40.5 | TREE TRUNK SUPPORTING BASE WITH LIQUID RESERVOIR: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices in the form of a base or stand for supporting the
trunk of a cut tree in a generally upright position and with its
severed end in contact with liquid contained by a reservoir which
is in, on, or under the base. The reservoir usually is in the form
of a receptacle (e.g., container, cup, pan, etc.) and may or may
not be an integral component of the base.
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41.01 | FLOWER HOLDER: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device for holding or supporting a cut flower or plant.
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41.1 | . Embedded: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.01. Apparatus in which a receptacle is at least partially embedded in the ground or in a fixed structure such as a stone grave marker. | |
41.11 | . Receptacle top supported: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.01. Apparatus comprising a means engaging the stem or any portion of a cut flower to maintain the same in a desired position in a container, the said means being supported at the container top. | |
41.12 | . Stem forced into penetratable holder: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.01. Apparatus comprising a device made of a yieldable material
into which the stem end of the flower is forcibly thrust so as to
create an opening in the material and be held thereby, the device
being adapted for use with a container, support, etc.
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41.13 | . Holder for stem end (e.g., frog): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.01. Apparatus comprising a device especially adapted to hold or at least to limit movement of the end portion of a stem of a cut flower in all lateral directions. | |
41.14 | . Having ground anchor support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.01. Subject matter wherein a device is provided with means to mount and secure the device into the earth. | |
41.15 | . Single stem type: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.01. Subject matter wherein a device is structured to hold or support only one flower or plant. | |
42 | TREE SUPPORTS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for supporting trees or their limbs.
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43 | . Props: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. The prop, brace or support rests on or is driven into the
ground.
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44 | PLANT SUPPORTS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for supporting plants, flowers, vines or small shrubs, hops and grapes. | |
45 | . Cage: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. The support is in the form of a cage or a plurality of supports,
poles, stakes, or racks are joined together.
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46 | . Linear: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. The support has a linear extension.
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47 | . Vertical: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Supports for a single plant or plants in clusters; generally
with a vertical rod or stake.
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48.5 | PLANT IRRIGATORS AND/OR FERTILIZERS, APPARATUS OR METHOD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus and devices of container or cartridge form usually
inserted of buried permanently in the ground near growing plants and
adapted to contain water or other material utilized by the plants
to encourage the growth thereof.
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50 | SAP BUCKETS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Receptacles for receiving sap, generally, from a maple tree,
and the necessary appurtenances thereto.
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51 | . Combined with cover and spout: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. The combination of the bucket, its cover, and spout for
connecting it to a hole bored in a tree.
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52 | . Spouts: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. The conduit that conveys the sap from tree to bucket. | |
53 | .. With bucket support: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Provided with means for supporting the bucket. | |
54 | . Covers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Covers for the sap bucket. | |
55 | FALSE STEMS, METHOD OR APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Stems generally made of wire for attaching to the short stem or calyx of a flower. | |
56 | SEED TAPE OR MAT, METHOD OR APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Strips or ribbons to which seeds are secured in spaced relation.
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57.5 | INJECTION, METHOD OR APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for injecting materials into living plants, e.g.,
trees, and injection processes which are peculiar to the treatment
of living plants.
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57.6 | COATED OR IMPREGNATED SEED, METHOD OR APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Coated or impregnated seed not more specifically provided
for elsewhere.
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57.7 | COATING, DUSTING, OR HOT OR COLD FOGGING MACHINE OR METHOD: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter includes a layer of (a) a liquid or (b)
a powdery substance or (c) treated air or other gas over the earth
or earth product.
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89 | FOR POTATO, METHOD OR APPARATUS: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter includes a process or device for an erect American herb (Solanum tuberosum) of the nightshade family widely cultivated as a vegetable crop. | |
58.1R | MISCELLANEOUS PROCESSES: |
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including processes employed in treating
the earth and its products not provided for elsewhere.
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58.1LS | . Utilizing light or sound |
This subclass has no definition. | |
58.1SC | . Soil conditioning |
This subclass has no definition. | |
58.1SE | . Manipulating seed or seedling |
This subclass has no definition. | |
58.1FV | . For fruit, vegetable, or tobacco |
This subclass has no definition. | |
58.1CF | . For cut flower |
This subclass has no definition. | |
901 | PLANT CONTAINER WITH FLATS, FILLING, PLANTING, OR CONVEYING: |
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to planting a seedling flat, filling a container with root media, or conveying a flat, media, or a container. | |
902 | Including a recycled component (e.g., tires): |
Subject matter which includes one or more components or
materials which are being reused or recycled.
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903 | Operator means for cold-frame or window: |
Subject matter which includes an operator in combination with a greenhouse, cold-frame, or growth chamber to automatically vent excess heat by opening some portion of the structure. | |
904 | OPENWORK CONTAINER FOR A GROWING MEDIUM (E.G., WIRE BASKET): |
A plant receptacle comprising a rigid gridwork container such as might be formed by intersecting or interwoven elongated strips or strands of metal, e.g., a cage or wire basket. | |
905 | TO REMEDIATE CONTAMINATED SOIL: |
Cross-reference art collection of documents relating to revitalizing toxic or otherwise unusable earth by growing viable plants. | |
FOR000 | CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
FOR 100 | MISCELLANEOUS PROCESSES |
Foreign art collections including miscellaneous processes. | |
DIG1 | METHODS OF PLANT-BREEDING AND INCLUDING CHROMOSOME MULTIPLICATION |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG3 | PROPAGATION OF PLANT BY CUTTINGS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG6 | PLANT GROWTH REGULATION BY CONTROL OF LIGHT THEREON |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG8 | TREATMENT OF PLANTS AND SEEDS WITH RADIOACTIVE ENERGY |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG9 | PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF SEEDS FOR PLANTING |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG10 | PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF AGRICULTURAL SOILS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG11 | THE APPLICATION OF PROTECTIVE COATINGS TO PLANTS |
This subclass has no definition. | |
DIG12 | SONIC OR ULTRASONIC TREATMENT |
This subclass has no definition. | |