WO2003015496A2 - Bulb container and method of planting - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01C—PLANTING; SOWING; FERTILISING
- A01C1/00—Apparatus, or methods of use thereof, for testing or treating seed, roots, or the like, prior to sowing or planting
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- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
- A01G9/02—Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes; Glasses for cultivating flowers
- A01G9/029—Receptacles for seedlings
- A01G9/0295—Units comprising two or more connected receptacles
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- the present invention relates, generally, to the improvement of flower gardening and, more specifically, to a novel container for holding, storing, transporting, displaying, and planting flower bulbs.
- a simple process has been used to carry out the planting.
- One or more variety of flowers was selected.
- An individual flower bulb was chosen.
- a hole was dug in a predetermined location.
- the bulb was placed into the hole, covered over with dirt, and then watered. The process might be repeated until the envisioned landscape environment was fully planted.
- each bulb might require different spacing from its neighboring bulb or bulbs, so as to maximize the health and growth potential of each variety.
- Each might have differing growth and blooming patterns, enhancing or detracting from the landscaper's vision, depending upon when each of the particular varieties so chosen will bloom.
- U.S. Pat. No. 2,930,162 to Mulford describes a shipping and growing device for bulbs.
- the container is made in two pieces .
- the lower piece contains pins or holes that support the base of the bulb.
- the upper piece is provided with means to support the neck of the bulb and snaps onto the lower piece.
- the device may be made of solid, plastic material for indoor use, or may be made of mesh material so that it can be planted directly into the ground. It is difficult to determine the correct depth at which to plant this container for outdoor use, and different varieties and sizes of bulbs within the same container are not conveniently held at locations and depths appropriate to their variety. *
- the container structure itself eventually must be retrieved from the ground and disposed of.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,678,620 to Voges provides a plastic package that holds bulbs in a preferred in-line position and at a spacing configuration for promoting optimum growth.
- An indicator is provided to assist in insuring that the container is planted at the correct depth. Openings are provided in the top and bottom of the plastic container to allow the bulb to grow.
- This container does not, however, provide for different varieties of bulbs to be placed at differing depths or in non-linear horizontal spacing. The container structure itself eventually must be retrieved and disposed of.
- U.S. Pat. No. 3,112,577 to Burger discloses a carrying and planting plate for bulbs.
- the plate is formed from loosely compressed material, such as dirt or cow dung.
- the sides may be strengthened with a framework of wood or synthetic material .
- the plate has chambers formed into it for carrying bulbs.
- the chambers have holes in the bottom to allow the bulb to contact the ground immediately upon planting.
- the plate has funnels inserted through the holes within it in order to contain the bulb and to provide for water drainage. This device does not provide for the bulbs to be located below the surface of the device, or for different sizes or varieties of bulbs to be planted at their respective optimum depth.
- 6,161,331 to Lalane has provided for the use of a biodegradable material to form a package to hold the bulb and other optional planting components.
- This patent provides a bulb casing comprising two joinable, hemispherical members for holding a bulb, nutrients, and other optional components.
- the members are formed from biodegradable cardboard, cellulosic moldable paper pulp, or starch resins. Extended leg portions are provided on the bottom of the casing, so that the casing can stand within the planting hole. No provision is made in this invention to hold more than one bulb at a time, nor to hold several bulbs of possibly differing size and variety at their respective optimum depth and inter-bulb spacing.
- a new and improved bulb-planting container is needed that allows pre-planting, off-the-shelf selection by the consumer of flower bulbs of compatible variety and color.
- a container should provide for the aesthetically pleasing and healthful arrangement of the flowers when they are grown and mature.
- a container should further allow a plurality of bulbs of possibly differing size and variety to be held at the optimal planting depth and relative spacing therebetween; it should have self- supporting and structurally adequate walls for strength and convenience during shipment, storage, display, and planting; it should be made of a biodegradable material which is sufficiently strong for shipment, display, and storage, and yet which will soften promptly when the container is wetted during planting.
- Such a container When so softened, such a container should allow the bulbs to come into intimate contact with the underlying soil for optimal growth. Such a container should not require removal from the ground after the growing season, in order to be environmentally friendly. Such a container should allow for the attainment of each of these benefits through the digging of a single hole of an approximately uniform depth. Such a container should be economical to produce, and convenient to ship, store, display, and use.
- the present invention both overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages, and meets the recognized needs for such device, by providing a flower bulb planting container that allows pre-planting, off-the-shelf selection by the consumer of flower bulbs of differing, but compatible variety and color and, at the same time, provides for the aesthetically pleasing and healthful arrangement of the flowers when they are grown and mature.
- the container of the present invention may hold different varieties of bulbs at their optimum planting depth and inter-bulb spacing, is inexpensive to produce, and is convenient and simple to use.
- the container of the present invention is fabricated of biodegradable material that is sufficiently strong for shipment, display, and storage, and, yet, which will soften promptly when the container is wetted during planting in order to allow the bulbs to come into intimate contact with the underlying soil.
- the present invention comprises a generally circularly shaped container having a flat top surface and sidewalls depending therefrom, the overall circular shape being truncated along two sides to form flat sidewalls.
- the container contains a plurality of truncated, frustoconically or cylindrically shaped cavities depending from the top surface. A hole is provided in the bottom of each cavity in order to allow water entry and drainage after planting, and to allow the maturing roots easily to exit the cavity.
- the container body is made from a biodegradable material, formed into the desired shape.
- Indentations are formed about the periphery, and the edges of sidewalls are rolled, in order to provide a container that is rigid enough to stack, display, and ship without requiring additional reinforcement means or supplementary containers.
- the container is stackable and, configured without bulbs therein, may be nested into other similar containers .
- the flat sidewalls are provided to allow the container to stand upright on, or within, a display rack.
- a web of stiffening projections is formed underneath the top of the container, and between the cavities, in order to stiffen the container and keep the top surface from sagging under the weight of the bulbs.
- the cavities may be formed in various sizes and depths in order to hold various sizes and varieties of bulbs, and are configured in a pattern so that, when planted, the bulbs will grow into a beautiful, optimally spaced design.
- the depth of the cavities from the top surface varies depending on the size and variety of bulb contained therein.
- the size of the cavity, as well as the space between cavities, may also vary depending upon the size and variety of bulb. Such configuration allows different sizes and varieties of bulbs to be held in their optimum growing position, both in depth and in horizontal spacing from adjoining bulbs or plants, with the least amount of difficulty for the user.
- the sidewalls advantageously maintain proper planting depth and structural support for the container. When the container is wetted, it softens and sags, allowing the bulbs to contact the underlying soil.
- a removable and biodegradable cover having a contour similar to that of the top surface of the container, attaches to the top of the body.
- the cover may be provided with one or more transparent windows to allow a prospective buyer to view one or more sample bulbs. Slots may be provided in the container sidewalls and top surface in order to allow clearance for a staple gun or other attachment means.
- the cover may contain any combination of artwork, instructions for use, representative photos, labels or other printing meeting governmental and regulatory disclosure requirements, and brand indicia.
- the cover of the container is removed and set aside.
- a suitable planting location is selected.
- a single, hole of approximately four (4) inches in depth, and of sufficient diameter to hold the container, is dug.
- the container is placed within the hole and the hole is filled, preferably with the previously removed soil.
- the area is watered and, thereafter, growth of the bulbs into mature flowers occurs in accordance with the advantages of the present invention.
- Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the flower bulb-planting container of the present invention, illustrating a representative bulb, cover, container, and other salient features of the present invention
- Fig. 2 is a top view of the cover of the preferred embodiment of the flower bulb-planting container of the present invention, illustrating the transparent windows thereof, representative artwork, instructions, brand indicia, contoured shape, and other salient features thereof;
- Fig. 3 is a bottom view of the preferred embodiment of the flower bulb-planting container of the present invention, illustrating the bulb-holding cavities and arrangement thereof, and other salient features thereof; and, further, designating the section line for Fig. 5;
- Fig. 4 is a bottom view of the preferred embodiment of the flower bulb-planting container of the present invention, illustrating the web of stiffening projections, the bulb-holding cavities and arrangement thereof, and other salient features;
- Fig. 5 is a sectional view of a portion of the preferred embodiment of the flower-bulb planting container of the present invention taken along line 5 of Fig. 3, and illustrating the container, plurality of cavities and bulbs, and other salient features thereof.
- container 10 may comprise a generally circularly shaped body 20, having top surface 30 which is approximately flat and planar. Top surface 30 may be truncated along two sidewalls 70 thereof, for purposes that will be explained in greater detail below. Top surface 30 is supported along its marginal edges by sidewall 130. Depending from, and carried by, top surface 30 are a plurality of large cavities 40 and small cavities 42, for holding large bulbs 50 and small bulbs 52, respectively. Cover 60 is fastened to the body 20 by staples (not shown) or by such other appropriate fastening means as will enable cover 60 to be easily removed by the user .
- body 20 preferably is formed from thin-walled biodegradable material, which may be press- formed or molded into a unitary body.
- Body 20, preferably, is made of biodegradable material such as moldable paper pulp, although starch resins or starch- based plastic materials may be used. For convenient recognition by the reader of the characteristics of such paper pulp materials, these materials have been utilized, for example, in egg-cartons, bedding-plant containers, and in other commonly recognizable applications.
- body 20 advantageously may be cut, pierced, formed, and shaped without harming the structural integrity thereof. Accordingly, a plurality of indentations 90 is formed into sidewall 130 to make body 20 self-supporting and to stiffen sidewall 130.
- Indentations 90 comprise, in combination, an approximately flat bottom 92 and curved side 94. Additionally, and as previously mentioned, two flat sidewalls 70, disposed diametrically opposite of each other on body 20, allow container 10 to be stood on end; thereby, enabling the convenient display of container 10 in a retailer's rack for consumer view, selection, and purchase.
- U-shaped areas 150 are formed on each side of body 20 within flat sidewalls 70, and define notches 160. U-shaped areas 150 prevent flat sidewalls 70 from bunching or buckling during the forming process, and, advantageously, later serve to allow water and soil to migrate under body 20 during
- Edges 100 of body 20 may be rolled or turned outwardly in order to lend added stiffness.
- a radius 135 may be formed as an adjunct of the manufacturing process near the intersection of top surface 30 and sidewalls 70,
- cavities 40, 42 are truncated, frustoconically or cylindrically shaped cavities, and are provided with holes 120, 122 in the
- each cavity adjacent holes 120, 122 may serve initially to support bulbs 50, 52 in their optimum growing orientation.
- cavities 40, 42 vary from top surface 30, depending on the size and variety of bulb to be contained therein.
- the size of cavities 40, 42, and the space between cavities 40, 42, may also vary, depending upon the size and variety of bulb to be contained therein. This arrangement advantageously allows different sizes and varieties of bulbs 50, 52 to be held in their optimum growing position both in depth and in horizontal spacing from adjoining bulbs or plants, with the least amount of difficulty for the user.
- cavities 40 42 the overall shape and size of container 10, and the relative position and placement of said cavities therewithin, can be arranged so that bulbs 50, 52 will form an aesthetically pleasing, prearranged pattern as they grow into mature flowering plants .
- a web of stiffening projections 170 may be formed between cavities 40, 42 in order to maintain top surface 30 in an approximately flat condition, to enhance rigidity, and to prevent sagging under the weight of bulbs 50, 52 or of other externally applied forces.
- Container 10 is sufficiently rigid to enable the stacking of a plurality of such containers. Similarly, container 10 is sufficiently rigid and strong to enable a plurality of containers 10 to be nested within other such containers when in the absence of bulbs 50, 52 and cover 60.
- cover 60 serves to hold bulbs 50, 52 within container 10, and serves, further, to maintain the preferred growing orientation of the bulbs. Accordingly, cover 60 may be provided with a large hole 80 and a small hole 84, which contain large window 82 and small window 86, respectively. A prospective buyer may use windows 82, 86 in order to view sample bulbs contained within container 10.
- Cover 60 may be stapled, or otherwise removably affixed, to the top of body 20 and is, accordingly, easily removed prior to planting. For such purpose, openings 110 may be provided for clearance of a stapler body or other fastening tool .
- cover 60 may contain artwork 62, instructions and representative photos 64, and brand indicia 66. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that instructions 64 may further contain labels or other printing such as may be required to meet governmental and regulatory disclosure requirements of a particular region.
- Cover 60 has flat surfaces 72 formed therein, disposed diametrically opposite of each other, in order to allow it to match the profile of body 20 when in an overlying relationship therewith.
- container 10 In order to use container 10, the user simply selects an appropriate planting location and digs a single hole to the required depth, typically approximately four (4) inches. In the case of a non-round container, or the use of more than a single container 10 in the same general planting location, an appropriately shaped trench may be dug to the required depth.
- the depth of the hole or trench may be approximately uniform across its diameter or expanse, respectively.
- Cover 60 is removed from body 20 and set aside. Body 20 is placed within the hole or trench, covered over, preferably with the same soil as was previously removed, and then the area is lightly compacted and sparingly watered. It will be recognized that during planting, sidewalls
- 70, 130 and edges 100 of body 20 serve to hold the lower portion of cavities 40, 42 in a position that is slightly above the bottom of the hole or trench. Soon after the body 20 is contacted by water, it softens and sags sufficiently to enable bulbs 50, 52 to settle into the underlying soil, and, soon thereafter, the growing roots may penetrate into and take hold of the ground. Bulbs 50, 52 will then grow in the beautiful, healthfully situated, and decorative arrangement that was predetermined upon manufacture of container 10 by the bulb provider.
- container 10 Through appropriate use of container 10, the user is secure in knowing that the design of container 10 has been optimized by the manufacturer initially to provide bulbs 50, 52 and, thereafter, mature flowering plants, that are mutually compatible, that are pre-selected for color and other suitable biological and aesthetic characteristics, that are oriented optimally in distance from one another, and that are oriented optimally in depth of soil to assure proper and healthy growth. Accordingly, no technical expertise concerning flowers is required of the user; nor is previous experience required; and, yet, even a novice user may grow a beautiful outdoor arrangement of differing varieties of flowers with minimal risk of failure and minimal effort.
- container 10 may be provided with suitable pest repellants, fertilizers and growth promoting agents, and the like, in enhancement of the operation and desirability of the product.
- suitable pest repellants, fertilizers and growth promoting agents, and the like may be provided within the material of container 10 for release during biodegradation; or, they may be disposed within cavities 40, 42 adjacent to bulbs 50, 52; or, they may be provided beneath the cavities, container 10 being suitably wrapped or otherwise packaged in order to contain any such agents.
- suitable pest repellants may be provided within the material of container 10 for release during biodegradation; or, they may be disposed within cavities 40, 42 adjacent to bulbs 50, 52; or, they may be provided beneath the cavities, container 10 being suitably wrapped or otherwise packaged in order to contain any such agents.
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