EP2590537B1 - Plant container - Google Patents

Plant container Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP2590537B1
EP2590537B1 EP11782529.9A EP11782529A EP2590537B1 EP 2590537 B1 EP2590537 B1 EP 2590537B1 EP 11782529 A EP11782529 A EP 11782529A EP 2590537 B1 EP2590537 B1 EP 2590537B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
carriers
plant container
container according
struts
framework
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Not-in-force
Application number
EP11782529.9A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2590537A1 (en
Inventor
The-Tam Ngo
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Family has litigation
First worldwide family litigation filed litigation Critical https://patents.darts-ip.com/?family=44983390&utm_source=***_patent&utm_medium=platform_link&utm_campaign=public_patent_search&patent=EP2590537(B1) "Global patent litigation dataset” by Darts-ip is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Publication of EP2590537A1 publication Critical patent/EP2590537A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP2590537B1 publication Critical patent/EP2590537B1/en
Not-in-force legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G7/00—Flower holders or the like
    • A47G7/02—Devices for supporting flower-pots or cut flowers
    • A47G7/04—Flower tables; Stands or hangers, e.g. baskets, for flowers
    • A47G7/044—Hanging flower-pot holders, e.g. mounted on walls, balcony fences or the like

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a container for receiving plants, which can be attached to the railing of a balcony and colloquially as also referred to below as a balcony box.
  • Balcony boxes have been commercially available for decades and are used to decorate balconies, and in some cases kitchen herbs are also grown for daily use. In order not to give away space on the balcony, the balcony boxes are usually mounted on the outside of the balcony parapet. Because of the danger of falling, such as during assembly due to awkwardness, during storms or other problematic weather conditions, or due to animals such as birds, cats, martens, squirrels and the like, high security requirements must be placed on these fixtures.
  • angled metal strips with recesses are used, which are screwed together.
  • two such holders are used, which carry a balcony flower box, which is usually made of plastic.
  • Each of the two holders has an upper angle plate, which encloses on one side of the railing on the side facing the balcony and on the other, the balcony facing away outside the flower box holds from above.
  • it has a second lower angle sheet, which supports the flower box from below.
  • a third angle plate extends the bottom support and holds the flower box on the entire bottom and surrounds it to the balcony outside.
  • a fourth angle plate can be adjusted so that a defined distance to the balcony railing is effected.
  • Each of the two holders has three detachable connections. Per balcony box so six screw connections are required. If the installation is carried out properly, this design is considered complex but safe. However, the assembly quality can only be verified poorly, should screws loosen due to vibrations, for example due to wind flow and the resulting typical Karman vortex streets, which are also responsible for the fluttering of flags, this is not recognizable at first.
  • wire baskets which are suitable to receive balcony boxes. These usually have permanent links curved hooks with which they can be hung on the balcony railing. Also versions with recessed saucers are available in stores. An example of this describes the FR 2573 615 A1 in which a wire frame is described, which is suitable for receiving a flower box.
  • JP 11 089441 A discloses a plant container according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Wire baskets of this type have the disadvantage that they require much more space during transport because of their outstanding attachment hooks as the separable holder described above, which makes their economy in transport and trade disadvantageous.
  • Dismountable wire racks but would generally have the disadvantage that complex connections would have to be designed because simple screw connections are not suitable for connecting wires.
  • the window boxes are attached to the railings of the balconies from spring to autumn.
  • the window boxes must be kept in a frost-proof place in winter, for example in cellars or attic rooms, or they can remain on the balcony in winter.
  • a housing on the windows of living rooms such as on an inner window sill, a protected outdoor windowsill, or, in special multiple glazing, even in the interstices, or even in a conservatory.
  • the usual window boxes here have the unpleasant property that they are difficult to clean in the filled state, without getting detergent to the plants.
  • the usual balcony boxes are open on their undersides to prevent waterlogging due to rain. If you put these flower boxes as they are on window sills, you run the risk that when watering excess water could leak. As a result, there is a need for saucers or planters, which are also available and claim storage space during the period of non-use.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide an economical solution that no longer has the disadvantages described above and allows year-round use at different places at home.
  • the plant container has a rectangular plan. It is advantageous if the upper open cross section is greater than the lower closed cross section of the basket. This ensures that the baskets can be stacked during transport and it results in a very space-saving and economical way to transport the balcony box and to bring in the trade.
  • the two releasable fasteners with which the carriers are fastened to the support frame, are designed as screw connections, in which the screws are screwed from the outside through the sprawling outer skin into the planar reinforcements. Since the screws are arranged in the vertical section, the safety requirements are taken into account in particular, a self-loosening is practically impossible.
  • the planar reinforcements have continuous internal thread, which can be secured on the inside with a lock nut against automatic loosening.
  • the support frame may alternatively be formed of a frame of solid wires, ie a pure rod frame, or of a plastic basket, which is held by wires, that is, a combination of rod frame with supporting Surface elements. In both cases, the plant container still has an additional outer clothing.
  • the support frame is formed by a rod frame of interconnected rods. It can be provided that the two carriers enclose the bar frame on its underside, so that hook the two carriers.
  • rod frame and struts are always rigid materials to understand that have round or rectangular cross-sections.
  • the materials used are preferably steel wires, which are welded together and then coated. But also possible rods and struts of wood or bamboo or similar materials with suitable fasteners, combinations of different materials are possible.
  • wickerworks are suitable, which are permeable to water and air, so that no waterlogging forms.
  • fabrics can also be easily cleaned if they are to change their location during the seasons.
  • a further embodiment relates to the carriers which are connected to the spacer. It is provided here that the rotatable connections are preferably designed so that they can each be rotated by at least a quarter turn and that the spacer is bent like a trough. In this way, the two spacers can be designed so that they form a unit that can be folded and placed in the bottom of the balcony box during transport and trade.
  • the two carriers support the bottom closed plastic basket at the bottom.
  • FIG. 1 shows the balcony box without covering in one embodiment with a wire frame as a support frame
  • FIGS. 2a and 2b showing the holders, explained in more detail, but the invention is not limited to this embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 shows an embodiment with a support frame with metal ring and plastic basket.
  • FIG. 1 shows the upper circulation strut 1 and the underlying revolving strut 2.
  • the reinforcing plate 3 In the front area is located between the two circulation struts, the reinforcing plate 3 with the holes 4a and 4b, each having an internal thread.
  • the two supports 5a and 5b are conveyncerender from the outside Fastened screws, wherein the two carriers each have a bore 6a and 6b, which in FIG. 1 coincide with the holes 4a and 4b.
  • Both beams are respectively bent in the upper area 7a and 7b, so that they may comprise a balcony railing.
  • the lower area 8a and 8b both are bent in the opposite direction, wherein the radius of the bend is significantly smaller, so that the lower strut 9a can be included.
  • the lower struts 9b to 9g form the bottom of the balcony box, they are connected to the lateral struts 10a to 10j, which of course also further struts can be provided.
  • the fabric is not shown.
  • the two carriers 5a and 5b are connected to the spacer 11 via the connections 12a and 12b, the connections being respectively rotatable.
  • FIG. 2a shows a carrier system with two carriers 5a and 5b with the holes 6a and 6b, the bends in the upper region 7a and 7b and those in the lower region 8a and 8b, further the spacer 11 with the connections 12a and 12b.
  • FIG. 2b shows the same system in the folded state. It can be folded so folded during transport in the bottom of the balcony box, which allows a space-saving transport.
  • FIG. 3 shows a section through an embodiment with a plastic basket 13 having a peripheral edge 14. Below this peripheral edge 14, a metal ring 15 is arranged, which comprises the entire plastic basket 13.
  • the metal ring 15 is provided with planar reinforcements 16, which have the holes 4 with an internal thread.
  • the carriers 7 and 8 are connected to the spacer 11 with each other.
  • the connection 12 to the spacer 11 can also be used for fixing the plastic basket 13, which in FIG. 3 not shown.
  • the fabric 17 is free of stress and can develop stabilizing or purely decorative effect.

Landscapes

  • Cultivation Receptacles Or Flower-Pots, Or Pots For Seedlings (AREA)
  • Rigid Containers With Two Or More Constituent Elements (AREA)
  • Housing For Livestock And Birds (AREA)

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Behälter zur Aufnahme von Pflanzen, der am Geländer eines Balkons befestigt werden kann und der umgangssprachlich wie auch im Folgenden als Balkonkasten bezeichnet wird.The invention relates to a container for receiving plants, which can be attached to the railing of a balcony and colloquially as also referred to below as a balcony box.

Balkonkästen sind seit Jahrzehnten im Handel erhältlich und dienen der Verzierung von Balkonen, mitunter werden in ihnen auch Küchenkräuter für den täglichen Bedarf angebaut. Um keinen Platz auf dem Balkon zu verschenken, werden die Balkonkästen üblicherweise auf der Außenseite der Balkonbrüstung befestigt. Wegen der Gefahr des Herabfallens, etwa während der Montage aufgrund von Ungeschicklichkeit, während Stürmen oder sonstigen problematischen Wetterlagen, oder aufgrund von Tieren wie Vögeln, Katzen, Mardern, Eichhörnchen und dergleichen, sind an diese Befestigungen hohe Sicherheitsanforderungen zu stellen.Balcony boxes have been commercially available for decades and are used to decorate balconies, and in some cases kitchen herbs are also grown for daily use. In order not to give away space on the balcony, the balcony boxes are usually mounted on the outside of the balcony parapet. Because of the danger of falling, such as during assembly due to awkwardness, during storms or other problematic weather conditions, or due to animals such as birds, cats, martens, squirrels and the like, high security requirements must be placed on these fixtures.

Beispielsweise werden nach dem herkömmlichen Stand der Technik hierzu gewinkelte Blechstreifen mit Aussparungen verwendet, die miteinander verschraubt werden. Hierzu sei beispielhaft auf die Ausführungen der EP 0 518 193 B1 verwiesen. Hierzu werden je zwei derartige Halter eingesetzt, die einen Balkonblumenkasten, der meist aus Kunststoff gefertigt ist, tragen. Jeder der beiden Halter weist ein oberes Winkelblech auf, welches auf der einen Seite das Geländer auf der dem Balkon zugewandten Seite umschließt und auf der anderen, dem Balkon abgewandten Außenseite den Blumenkasten von oben festhält. Ferner weist er ein zweites unteres Winkelblech auf, welches den Blumenkasten von unten stützt. Ein drittes Winkelblech verlängert die unterseitige Unterstützung und fasst den Blumenkasten auf der ganzen Unterseite und umschließt ihn bis auf die Balkonaußenseite. Ein viertes Winkelblech kann so eingestellt werden, dass ein definierter Abstand zur Balkonbrüstung bewirkt wird. Jeder der beiden Halter weist drei lösbare Verbindungen auf. Pro Balkonkasten sind also sechs Schraubverbindungen erforderlich. Sofern die Montage sachgerecht durchgeführt wird, gilt diese Konstruktion als zwar aufwändig, aber sicher. Die Montagequalität kann aber nur schlecht nachgeprüft werden, sollten sich Schrauben aufgrund von Schwingungen lockern, etwa durch Windanströmung und die sich ergebenden typischen Karmanschen Wirbelstraßen, die auch für das Flattern von Fahnen verantwortlich sind, ist dies zunächst nicht erkennbar.For example, according to the conventional state of the art, angled metal strips with recesses are used, which are screwed together. For this purpose is an example of the remarks of EP 0 518 193 B1 directed. For this purpose, two such holders are used, which carry a balcony flower box, which is usually made of plastic. Each of the two holders has an upper angle plate, which encloses on one side of the railing on the side facing the balcony and on the other, the balcony facing away outside the flower box holds from above. Furthermore, it has a second lower angle sheet, which supports the flower box from below. A third angle plate extends the bottom support and holds the flower box on the entire bottom and surrounds it to the balcony outside. A fourth angle plate can be adjusted so that a defined distance to the balcony railing is effected. Each of the two holders has three detachable connections. Per balcony box so six screw connections are required. If the installation is carried out properly, this design is considered complex but safe. However, the assembly quality can only be verified poorly, should screws loosen due to vibrations, for example due to wind flow and the resulting typical Karman vortex streets, which are also responsible for the fluttering of flags, this is not recognizable at first.

Im herkömmlichen Stand der Technik sind auch Drahtkörbe bekannt, die geeignet sind, Balkonkästen aufzunehmen. Diese haben üblicherweise fest verbundene gebogene Haken, mit denen sie am Balkongeländer eingehängt werden können. Auch Ausführungen mit eingelassenen Untersetzern sind im Handel erhältlich. Ein Beispiel dafür beschreibt die FR 2573 615 A1 , bei der ein Drahtgestell beschrieben wird, welches zur Aufnahme eines Blumenkastens geeignet ist.In the conventional art also wire baskets are known which are suitable to receive balcony boxes. These usually have permanent links curved hooks with which they can be hung on the balcony railing. Also versions with recessed saucers are available in stores. An example of this describes the FR 2573 615 A1 in which a wire frame is described, which is suitable for receiving a flower box.

JP 11 089441 A offenbart einen Pflanzenbehälter nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. JP 11 089441 A discloses a plant container according to the preamble of claim 1.

Drahtkörbe dieser Art haben den Nachteil, dass sie beim Transport wegen ihrer herausragenden Befestigungshaken wesentlich mehr Raum beanspruchen als die oben beschriebenen zerlegbaren Halter, was ihre Wirtschaftlichkeit bei Transport und Handel nachteilig macht. Zerlegbare Drahtgestelle hätten aber generell den Nachteil, dass aufwändige Verbindungen gestaltet werden müssten, da einfache Schraubverbindungen nicht zum Verbinden von Drähten geeignet sind.Wire baskets of this type have the disadvantage that they require much more space during transport because of their outstanding attachment hooks as the separable holder described above, which makes their economy in transport and trade disadvantageous. Dismountable wire racks but would generally have the disadvantage that complex connections would have to be designed because simple screw connections are not suitable for connecting wires.

Üblicherweise werden die Balkonkästen von Frühjahr bis Herbst an den Geländern der Balkone angebracht. Je nach Bepflanzung müssen die Balkonkästen im Winter frostsicher untergestellt werden, etwa in Keller- oder Dachräumen, oder sie können im Winter auch am Balkon verbleiben. Wünschenswert wäre im Winter auch eine Unterbringung an den Fenstern von Wohnräumen, etwa auf einer Innenfensterbank, einer geschützten Außenfensterbank, oder, bei speziellen Mehrfachverglasungen, auch in den Zwischenräumen, oder auch in einem Wintergarten. Die üblichen Balkonkästen haben hier die unangenehme Eigenschaft, dass sie nur schwer im befüllten Zustand zu reinigen sind, ohne dass Reinigungsmittel an die Pflanzen gelangen. Außerdem sind die üblichen Balkonkästen an ihren Unterseiten offen, um Staunässe durch Regen zu verhindern. Würde man diese Blumenkästen so, wie sie sind, auf Fensterbänke stellen, liefe man Gefahr, dass beim Bewässern überschüssiges Wasser auslaufen könnte. Dadurch ergibt sich Bedarf an Untersätzen oder Übertöpfen, die zusätzlich vorzuhalten sind und während der Zeit der Nichtbenutzung Lagerraum beanspruchen.Usually the window boxes are attached to the railings of the balconies from spring to autumn. Depending on the planting, the window boxes must be kept in a frost-proof place in winter, for example in cellars or attic rooms, or they can remain on the balcony in winter. Would be desirable in the winter, a housing on the windows of living rooms, such as on an inner window sill, a protected outdoor windowsill, or, in special multiple glazing, even in the interstices, or even in a conservatory. The usual window boxes here have the unpleasant property that they are difficult to clean in the filled state, without getting detergent to the plants. In addition, the usual balcony boxes are open on their undersides to prevent waterlogging due to rain. If you put these flower boxes as they are on window sills, you run the risk that when watering excess water could leak. As a result, there is a need for saucers or planters, which are also available and claim storage space during the period of non-use.

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine wirtschaftliche Lösung zu schaffen, die die oben beschriebenen Nachteile nicht mehr aufweist und eine ganzjährige Nutzung an verschiedenen Plätzen zuhause ermöglicht.The object of the invention is therefore to provide an economical solution that no longer has the disadvantages described above and allows year-round use at different places at home.

Die vorgenannte Aufgabe wird durch einen Pflanzenbehälter mit den Merkmalen von Patentanspruch 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.The above object is achieved by a plant container having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

In einer Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass der Pflanzenbehälter einen rechteckigen Grundriss aufweist. Hierbei ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der obere offene Querschnitt größer ist als der untere geschlossene Querschnitt des Korbes. Hierdurch wird erreicht, dass die Körbe beim Transport gestapelt werden können und es ergibt sich eine sehr platzsparende und wirtschaftliche Art, den Balkonkasten zu Transportieren und in den Handel zu bringen.In one embodiment, it is provided that the plant container has a rectangular plan. It is advantageous if the upper open cross section is greater than the lower closed cross section of the basket. This ensures that the baskets can be stacked during transport and it results in a very space-saving and economical way to transport the balcony box and to bring in the trade.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die beiden lösbaren Befestigungen, mit denen die Träger an dem Traggestell befestigt werden, als Schraubverbindungen ausgeführt werden, bei denen die Schrauben von außen durch die umspannende Außenhaut hindurch in die flächigen Verstärkungen geschraubt werden. Da die Schrauben im vertikalen Abschnitt angeordnet sind, wird den Sicherheitsanforderungen in besonderem Maße Rechnung getragen, ein selbständiges Lösen ist praktisch ausgeschlossen. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform weisen die flächigen Verstärkungen durchgehende Innengewinde auf, welches auf der Innenseite mit einer Kontermutter gegen selbsttätiges Losdrehen gesichert werden kann.In a further embodiment, it is provided that the two releasable fasteners, with which the carriers are fastened to the support frame, are designed as screw connections, in which the screws are screwed from the outside through the sprawling outer skin into the planar reinforcements. Since the screws are arranged in the vertical section, the safety requirements are taken into account in particular, a self-loosening is practically impossible. In a preferred embodiment, the planar reinforcements have continuous internal thread, which can be secured on the inside with a lock nut against automatic loosening.

Das Traggestell kann alternativ aus einem Gestell fester Drähte gebildet werden, also einem reinen Stabgestell, oder aus einem Kunststoffkorb, der von Drähten gehalten wird, also aus einer Kombination von Stabgestell mit stützenden Flächenelementen. In beiden Fällen weist der Pflanzenbehälter noch eine zusätzliche äußere Bespannung auf.The support frame may alternatively be formed of a frame of solid wires, ie a pure rod frame, or of a plastic basket, which is held by wires, that is, a combination of rod frame with supporting Surface elements. In both cases, the plant container still has an additional outer clothing.

Entsprechend ist in einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform vorgesehen, dass das Traggestell durch ein Stabgestell aus miteinander verbunden Stäben gebildet wird. Hierbei kann vorgesehen werden, dass die beiden Träger das Stabgestell an seiner Unterseite umschließen, so dass sich die beiden Träger einhaken.Accordingly, it is provided in a further preferred embodiment that the support frame is formed by a rod frame of interconnected rods. It can be provided that the two carriers enclose the bar frame on its underside, so that hook the two carriers.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass der Pflanzenbehälter einen rechteckigen Grundriss aufweist. Hierzu kann bevorzugt vorgesehen werden, dass

  • das Stabgestell an seiner Unterseite zwei Längsstreben und fünf Querstreben aufweist,
  • an seiner Oberseite zwei übereinander angeordnete Umlaufstreben aufweist,
  • zwischen denen zumindest im Bereich der beiden Punkte, an denen die Träger lösbar mit dem Stabgestell verbunden sind, flächige Verstärkungen angebracht sind, die die beiden Umlaufstreben miteinander fest verbinden,
  • die fünf Querstreben Verlängerungen an den Seitenwänden hin zu den Umlaufstreben aufweisen,
  • wobei alle Kreuzungspunkte der Streben miteinander unlösbar und starr miteinander verbunden sind.
In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that the plant container has a rectangular plan. For this purpose, it can preferably be provided that
  • the bar frame has on its underside two longitudinal struts and five cross struts,
  • has two superposed struts on its upper side,
  • between which at least in the region of the two points at which the carriers are detachably connected to the bar frame, surface reinforcements are attached, which connect the two circulation struts together,
  • the five transverse struts have extensions on the side walls towards the circulating struts,
  • wherein all crossing points of the struts are connected to each other inseparably and rigidly.

Unter den Begriffen Stabgestell und Streben sind hierbei stets starre Materialien zu verstehen, die runde oder rechteckige Querschnitte aufweisen. Als Materialien werden vorzugsweise Stahldrähte verwendet, die miteinander verschweißt und anschließend beschichtet werden. Möglich sind aber ebenso Stäbe und Streben aus Holz oder Bambus oder ähnlichen Werkstoffen mit geeigneten Verbindungsmitteln, wobei Kombinationen verschiedener Werkstoffe möglich sind.The terms rod frame and struts are always rigid materials to understand that have round or rectangular cross-sections. The materials used are preferably steel wires, which are welded together and then coated. But also possible rods and struts of wood or bamboo or similar materials with suitable fasteners, combinations of different materials are possible.

In den so gestalteten Korb werden entweder handelsübliche, ggf. mit Bewässerungssystemen ausgestattete Balkonkästen eingesetzt oder es können auch Untersetzer mit einzelnen Blumentöpfen benutzt werden, wobei bei den Untersetzern darauf zu achten ist, dass sie sicher auf dem Stabgestell aufliegen. Natürlich können auch speziell an die Korbform angepasste Einsätze verwendet werden.In the so-designed basket either commercially available, possibly equipped with irrigation systems balcony boxes are used or it can also coasters with individual flowerpots are used, with the coasters should be sure that they rest securely on the bar frame. Of course, specially adapted to the basket shape inserts can be used.

Als Bespannung sind vor allem Flechtwerke geeignet, die wasser- und luftdurchlässig sind, so dass sich keine Staunässe bildet. Derartige Bespannungen können auch leicht gereinigt werden, wenn sie im Laufe der Jahreszeiten ihren Aufstellungsort wechseln sollen.As a covering, especially wickerworks are suitable, which are permeable to water and air, so that no waterlogging forms. Such fabrics can also be easily cleaned if they are to change their location during the seasons.

Eine weitere Ausführungsform betrifft die Träger, die mit dem Abstandshalter verbunden sind Hierbei wird vorgesehen, die drehbaren Verbindungen vorzugsweise so auszuführen, dass sie jeweils um mindestens eine Vierteldrehung gedreht werden können und dass der Abstandshalter wannenförmig gebogen ist. Auf diese Weise können die beiden Abstandshalter so gestaltet werden, dass sie eine Einheit bilden, die zusammengelegt und beim Transport und im Handel in den Boden des Balkonkastens gelegt werden kann.A further embodiment relates to the carriers which are connected to the spacer. It is provided here that the rotatable connections are preferably designed so that they can each be rotated by at least a quarter turn and that the spacer is bent like a trough. In this way, the two spacers can be designed so that they form a unit that can be folded and placed in the bottom of the balcony box during transport and trade.

In einer weiteren Ausführungsform wird vorgesehen, dass

  • das Traggestell gebildet wird durch einen oben offenen und unten geschlossenen Kunststoffkorb,
  • der an seiner oberen Seite eine nach außen gewinkelte, horizontal ausgerichtete Umlaufkante aufweist, sowie
  • ferner einen unterhalb der horizontal ausgerichteten Umlaufkante anliegenden und diese Umlaufkante stützenden, geschlossenen Metallring,
  • und die mindestens zwei Punkte, an denen das Traggestell an den Trägern befestigt sind, an diesem Metallring angebracht sind.
In a further embodiment it is provided that
  • the support frame is formed by an open-topped and closed plastic basket,
  • which has on its upper side an outwardly angled, horizontally oriented peripheral edge, and
  • Further, a below the horizontally oriented peripheral edge adjacent and this peripheral edge supporting, closed metal ring,
  • and the at least two points at which the support frame are attached to the carriers are attached to this metal ring.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird vorgesehen, dass die beiden Träger den unten geschlossenen Kunststoffkorb an der Unterseite abstützen.In a further preferred embodiment, it is provided that the two carriers support the bottom closed plastic basket at the bottom.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand einer Figur 1, die den Balkonkasten ohne Bespannung in einer Ausführungsform mit einem Drahtgestell als Traggestell zeigt, sowie den Figuren 2a und 2b, die die Halter zeigen, näher erläutert, wobei sich die Erfindung aber nicht auf diese Ausführungsform beschränkt. Figur 3 zeigt eine Ausführungsform mit einem Traggestell mit Metallring und Kunststoffkorb.The invention will be described below with reference to a FIG. 1 showing the balcony box without covering in one embodiment with a wire frame as a support frame, and the FIGS. 2a and 2b showing the holders, explained in more detail, but the invention is not limited to this embodiment. FIG. 3 shows an embodiment with a support frame with metal ring and plastic basket.

Figur 1 zeigt die obere Umlaufstrebe 1 sowie die darunter gelegene Umlaufstrebe 2. Im vorderen Bereich befindet sich zwischen den beiden Umlaufstreben das Verstärkungsblech 3 mit den Bohrungen 4a und 4b, die jeweils ein Innengewinde aufweisen. Daran sind die beiden Träger 5a und 5b mittels von außen einzudrehender Schrauben befestigt, wobei die beiden Träger jeweils eine Bohrung 6a bzw. 6b aufweisen, die in Figur 1 mit den Bohrungen 4a und 4b zusammenfallen. Beide Träger sind im oberen Bereich 7a und 7b jeweils umgebogen, so dass sie ein Balkongeländer umfassen können. Im unteren Bereich 8a und 8b sind beide in Gegenrichtung umgebogen, wobei der Radius der Biegung deutlich kleiner ist, so dass die untere Strebe 9a umfasst werden kann. Die unteren Streben 9b bis 9g bilden den Boden des Balkonkastens, sie sind verbunden mit den seitlichen Streben 10a bis 10j, wobei selbstverständlich auch noch weitere Streben vorgesehen werden können. Die Bespannung ist nicht gezeigt. Die beiden Träger 5a und 5b werden mit dem Abstandshalter 11 über die Verbindungen 12a und 12b verbunden, wobei die Verbindungen jeweils drehbar sind. FIG. 1 shows the upper circulation strut 1 and the underlying revolving strut 2. In the front area is located between the two circulation struts, the reinforcing plate 3 with the holes 4a and 4b, each having an internal thread. To this end, the two supports 5a and 5b are einzudrehender from the outside Fastened screws, wherein the two carriers each have a bore 6a and 6b, which in FIG. 1 coincide with the holes 4a and 4b. Both beams are respectively bent in the upper area 7a and 7b, so that they may comprise a balcony railing. In the lower area 8a and 8b both are bent in the opposite direction, wherein the radius of the bend is significantly smaller, so that the lower strut 9a can be included. The lower struts 9b to 9g form the bottom of the balcony box, they are connected to the lateral struts 10a to 10j, which of course also further struts can be provided. The fabric is not shown. The two carriers 5a and 5b are connected to the spacer 11 via the connections 12a and 12b, the connections being respectively rotatable.

Figur 2a zeigt ein Trägersystem mit zwei Trägern 5a und 5b mit den Bohrungen 6a und 6b, den Biegungen im oberen Bereich 7a und 7b und denen im unteren Bereich 8a und 8b, weiterhin den Abstandshalter 11 mit den Verbindungen 12a und 12b. Figur 2b zeigt das gleiche System im zusammengeklappten Zustand. Es kann so zusammengeklappt beim Transport in den Boden des Balkonkastens gelegt werden, was einen Raum sparenden Transport ermöglicht. FIG. 2a shows a carrier system with two carriers 5a and 5b with the holes 6a and 6b, the bends in the upper region 7a and 7b and those in the lower region 8a and 8b, further the spacer 11 with the connections 12a and 12b. FIG. 2b shows the same system in the folded state. It can be folded so folded during transport in the bottom of the balcony box, which allows a space-saving transport.

Figur 3 zeigt einen Schnitt durch eine Ausführungsform mit einem Kunststoffkorb 13, der eine Umlaufkante 14 aufweist. Unterhalb dieser Umlaufkante 14 ist ein Metallring 15 angeordnet, der den ganzen Kunststoffkorb 13 umfasst. Der Metallring 15 ist mit flächigen Verstärkungen 16 versehen, die die Bohrungen 4 mit einem Innengewinde aufweisen. Durch die Aussparungen 6 des Trägers, der im Bereich 7 umgebogen ist und im Bereich 8 den Korbboden stützt, werden die Träger mit dem Metallring mittels Schraubverbindungen verbunden. Die Träger 7 bzw. 8 werden mit dem Abstandshalter 11 miteinander verbunden. Die Verbindung 12 zum Abstandshalter 11 kann außerdem zur Fixierung des Kunststoffkorbes 13 verwendet werden, was in Figur 3 nicht gezeigt ist. Die Bespannung 17 ist frei von Belastung und kann stabilisierende oder rein dekorative Wirkung entfalten. FIG. 3 shows a section through an embodiment with a plastic basket 13 having a peripheral edge 14. Below this peripheral edge 14, a metal ring 15 is arranged, which comprises the entire plastic basket 13. The metal ring 15 is provided with planar reinforcements 16, which have the holes 4 with an internal thread. Through the recesses 6 of the carrier, which is bent over in the region 7 and supports the basket bottom in the region 8, the carriers are connected to the metal ring by means of screw connections. The carriers 7 and 8 are connected to the spacer 11 with each other. The connection 12 to the spacer 11 can also be used for fixing the plastic basket 13, which in FIG. 3 not shown. The fabric 17 is free of stress and can develop stabilizing or purely decorative effect.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
obere Umlaufstrebeupper circulation strut
22
Umlaufstrebecircumferential strut
33
VerstärkungsblechSupport panel
4, 4a, 4b4, 4a, 4b
Bohrungendrilling
5a, 5b5a, 5b
Trägercarrier
6, 6a, 6b6, 6a, 6b
Bohrungendrilling
7, 7a, 7b7, 7a, 7b
gebogener Bereich des Trägerscurved area of the vehicle
8a, 8b8a, 8b
unterer Bereich des Trägerslower area of the vehicle
9a-9g9a-9g
untere Strebenlower struts
10a-j10a-j
seitliche Strebenlateral struts
1111
Abstandshalterspacer
12, 12a, 12b12, 12a, 12b
Verbindung zum AbstandshalterConnection to the spacer
1313
KunststoffkorbPlastic basket
1414
Umlaufkantecircumferential edge
1515
Metallringmetal ring
1616
flächige Verstärkungenplanar reinforcements
1717
Bespannungcovering

Claims (11)

  1. Plant container having
    - a carrying framework, which forms a rack which is open at the top,
    - an outer skin (17), which encompasses the carrying framework,
    - two carriers (5a, 5b), each with a bend (7) at at the top for enclosing a balcony railing,
    - wherein the two carriers (5a, 5b) are connected in a rotatable manner to one another at at least two points (12) in the vertical portion, and
    - a spacer (11), which connects the two carriers (5a, 5b) to one another,
    characterized
    - in that the two carriers (5a, 5b) have a vertically running portion and an underside portion (8), which is suitable for absorbing vertically acting forces, and
    - in that the two carriers (5a, 5b) are connected in a releasable manner to the carrying framework at at least two further points (6) in the vertical portion, and wherein the rotatable connection between the two carriers (5a, 5b) by the spacer (11) is achieved such that the carriers (5a, 5b) and the spacer (11) can be collapsed once the connection to the carrying framework has been released.
  2. Plant container according to Claim 1, characterized in that the rack has a rectangular outline in plan view.
  3. Plant container according to either of Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the upper, open cross section is larger than the lower, closed cross section of the rack.
  4. Plant container according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that releasable fastenings which fasten the carriers (5a, 5b) on the carrying framework are configured in the form of screw connections in which the screws are screwed from the outside, through the encompassing outer skin (17), into planar reinforcements (3, 16) of the carrying framework.
  5. Plant container according to Claim 4, characterized in that the planar reinforcements (3, 16) have internal threads passing through them.
  6. Plant container according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the carrying framework is formed by a bar framework made up of interconnected bars.
  7. Plant container according to Claim 6, characterized in that the two carriers (5a, 5b) enclose the bar framework on its underside, and therefore the two carriers (5a, 5b) hook in.
  8. Plant container according to either of Claims 6 and 7, characterized in that
    - the bar framework, on its underside, has two longitudinal struts (9a, 9c) and five transverse struts (9b, 9d, 9e, 9f, 9g), and
    - on its upper side, has two all-round struts (1, 2) arranged one above the other and
    - between which, at least in the region of the two points (4), at which the carriers (5a, 5b) are connected in a releasable manner to the bar framework, planar reinforcements (3) are fitted, these fixing the two all-round struts (1, 2) to one another,
    - the five transverse struts (9b, 9d, 9e, 9f, 9g) have extensions (10a-j), on the side walls, in the direction of the all-round struts (1, 2),
    - wherein all the crossover points of the struts are connected in a non-releasable and rigid manner to one another.
  9. Plant container according to one of Claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the carriers (5a, 5b), which are connected to the spacer (11), have the rotatable connections (12) configured such that they can be rotated in each case about at least a quarter turn, and the spacer (11) is bent in trough form.
  10. Plant container according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that
    - the carrying framework is formed by a plastic rack (13) which is open at the top and closed at the bottom and,
    - on its upper side, has an outwardly angled, horizontally oriented all-round edge (14), and
    - also a closed metal ring (15), which butts beneath the horizontally oriented all-round edge (14) and supports said all-round edge,
    - and the at least two points (4), at which the carrying framework is fastened on the carriers (5a, 5b), are fitted on said metal ring (15).
  11. Plant container according to Claim 10, characterized in that the two carriers (5a, 5b) support the underside of the plastic rack (13), which is closed at the bottom.
EP11782529.9A 2010-07-05 2011-06-20 Plant container Not-in-force EP2590537B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102010026124A DE102010026124A1 (en) 2010-07-05 2010-07-05 plant containers
PCT/DE2011/001325 WO2012022280A1 (en) 2010-07-05 2011-06-20 Plant container

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP2590537A1 EP2590537A1 (en) 2013-05-15
EP2590537B1 true EP2590537B1 (en) 2015-03-04

Family

ID=44983390

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP11782529.9A Not-in-force EP2590537B1 (en) 2010-07-05 2011-06-20 Plant container

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP2590537B1 (en)
DE (2) DE102010026124A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2012022280A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US10932595B2 (en) * 2018-08-01 2021-03-02 Patrick Sullivan Removable plant hanger

Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2573615A1 (en) * 1984-11-28 1986-05-30 Heidinger Ebel Ets Support for box, in particular for a window box

Family Cites Families (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR1124791A (en) * 1954-08-16 1956-10-17 Planter for flower pots
JPS5525232Y2 (en) * 1978-04-28 1980-06-17
FR2600242B1 (en) * 1986-06-19 1989-04-21 Pastorini Joseph EXPANDABLE POT OR PLANTER HOLDERS FOR BALUSTRADES
DE4118893A1 (en) 1991-06-10 1992-12-17 Haas Karl Hans BRACKET FOR BALCONY FLOWER BOXES
BE1007499A6 (en) * 1993-09-17 1995-07-18 Marras Lucianno Planter
JP2881562B2 (en) * 1995-07-14 1999-04-12 正直 小林 Planter hanger
US5711502A (en) * 1995-08-21 1998-01-27 Emalfarb; Seymour Article hanger
JPH1189441A (en) * 1997-09-22 1999-04-06 Combi Corp Hanger for gardening pot

Patent Citations (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2573615A1 (en) * 1984-11-28 1986-05-30 Heidinger Ebel Ets Support for box, in particular for a window box

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE102010026124A1 (en) 2012-01-05
EP2590537A1 (en) 2013-05-15
DE202011110502U1 (en) 2014-04-28
WO2012022280A1 (en) 2012-02-23

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
DE3439838A1 (en) PLANT ARRANGEMENT
EP2590537B1 (en) Plant container
DE20005091U1 (en) Fence and partition system
DE202011102310U1 (en) plant containers
DE29915244U1 (en) Bird feeder
DE3329035A1 (en) Climbing device
EP1538957B1 (en) Covering device for plant pots
DE202014002203U1 (en) Plant box arrangement
DE102022113693A1 (en) PLANTER
DE19953101A1 (en) Sound-absorbing system consists of plants grown in vertical bed of growing medium with watering system behind and fastened to support wall by nails
DE3041173C2 (en) Fish shelter for bank constructions made of wooden slats
DE202023103184U1 (en) Rotatable support structure
DE202020102060U1 (en) Flower pot with holder
DE29509782U1 (en) Hook holder for attaching a flower container to a parapet
AT13083U1 (en) Structural element for space-forming structures in the garden area
DE29810512U1 (en) Green roofs for houses
DE202019002527U1 (en) Holding tab for hanging flower box on a double bar mat or gabion wall
DE102013000936A1 (en) Railing of accessible roof e.g. flat roof of building, for installing solar panel, has same type railing elements that are connected with only two or three uprights of preset dimension provided at end of handle bar connecting surfaces
DE20212733U1 (en) Cladding for refuse (garbage) bin has at least first part of releasable fixing device with second part on bin itself
CH638077A5 (en) Support device for plants which grow vertically
DE202012006463U1 (en) Composting device in system design
EP2540921B1 (en) Mobile drainage device
DE102013108778A1 (en) Device for averting birds
EP1287734A2 (en) Large plant containers for building walls
DE8326251U1 (en) BALCONY BOX HOLDER WITH IRRIGATION ELEMENT

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R138

Ref document number: 202011110502

Country of ref document: DE

Free format text: GERMAN DOCUMENT NUMBER IS 502011006166

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R138

Ref document number: 502011006166

Country of ref document: DE

Free format text: GERMAN DOCUMENT NUMBER IS 502011006166

PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20130131

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

DAX Request for extension of the european patent (deleted)
17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20131206

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20140922

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 713045

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20150415

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502011006166

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20150416

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R026

Ref document number: 502011006166

Country of ref document: DE

PLBI Opposition filed

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009260

26 Opposition filed

Opponent name: KARPATI HANDELS GMBH

Effective date: 20150417

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R026

Ref document number: 502011006166

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20150417

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: VDEP

Effective date: 20150304

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150604

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150605

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150706

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150704

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

PLAX Notice of opposition and request to file observation + time limit sent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS2

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20151015

Year of fee payment: 5

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20150620

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150620

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

Effective date: 20160229

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20150630

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20150620

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20150620

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20150630

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20150630

PLAF Information modified related to communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations + time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSCOBS2

PLBB Reply of patent proprietor to notice(s) of opposition received

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNOBS3

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R119

Ref document number: 502011006166

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20170103

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20110620

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20150630

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MM01

Ref document number: 713045

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20160620

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

PLAB Opposition data, opponent's data or that of the opponent's representative modified

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009299OPPO

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20160620

PLAB Opposition data, opponent's data or that of the opponent's representative modified

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009299OPPO

R26 Opposition filed (corrected)

Opponent name: KARPATI HANDELS GMBH

Effective date: 20150417

PLCK Communication despatched that opposition was rejected

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNREJ1

R26 Opposition filed (corrected)

Opponent name: KARPATI HANDELS GMBH

Effective date: 20150417

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R100

Ref document number: 502011006166

Country of ref document: DE

PLBN Opposition rejected

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009273

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: OPPOSITION REJECTED

27O Opposition rejected

Effective date: 20180102

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20150304