Bottomless In-Ground Garden-Plant Watering-Well with Border Paver

Abstract

Bottomless in-ground plant containers with watering-wells that are open at both ends that are both functional and decorative. The above-ground portions, the watering-well bowls, of these present embodiments have faux decorative pavers that add support in keeping the watering-wells above ground-level. The bottom, below-ground portions, the well barrels, have two attached horizontal flanges permanently attached to their bases to help prevent upward and downward movement, as-well-as adding extra stability in keeping the watering-well bowls above ground-level. These non-organic watering-well bowls replace the organic soil watering-wells; and these in-ground plant-containers with watering-wells are for conserving water and the localized containment of water contaminated by pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.

Claims

1. A bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver for conserving water, and the localized containment of water contaminated by pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. comprising: means for preventing plant bruising and damage; means for water, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide containment in the above ground portion of a watering-well, permanently molded to said means for preventing plant bruising and damage; means for soil and plant placement and the directional control of water flow, downwardly molded to said means for water, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide containment in the above ground portion of a watering-well; means for attaching a faux paver to the side of a non-drip border paver watering well, integrally conformed to said means for water, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide containment in the above ground portion of a watering-well; means for connecting multiple border-pavers together and the prevention of grass growing between the watering-wells, permanently molded to said means for soil and plant placement and the directional control of water flow, and permanently molded to said means for water, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide containment in the above ground portion of a watering-well; means for preventing vertical lifting or sinking of the watering-well bowl from soil movement, permanently molded to said means for soil and plant placement and the directional control of water flow; means for decoration and aesthetics, permanently molded to said means for water, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide containment in the above ground portion of a watering-well; means for connecting drip lines or watering hoses to border paver watering-wells with the drip irrigation system; and means for strengthening and extra support for the faux paver, internally connected to said means for decoration and aesthetics.

2. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for preventing plant bruising and damage comprises a rounded lip.

3. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for water, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide containment in the above ground portion of a watering-well comprises a watering-well bowl.

4. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for soil and plant placement and the directional control of water flow comprises a well barrel.

5. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for attaching a faux paver to the side of a non-drip border paver watering well comprises an attachment groove.

6. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for connecting multiple border-pavers together and the prevention of grass growing between the watering-wells comprises a male grass-guard.

7. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for connecting multiple border-pavers together and the prevention of grass growing between the watering-wells comprises a female grass-guard.

8. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for preventing vertical lifting or sinking of the watering-well bowl from soil movement comprises a horizontal stabilizer flange.

9. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for decoration and aesthetics comprises a faux paver.

10. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for connecting drip lines or watering hoses to border paver watering-wells with the drip irrigation system comprises a quick-connect valve.

11. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver in accordance with claim 1, wherein said MEANS for strengthening and extra support for the faux paver comprises a paver support ribs

12. A bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver for conserving water, and the localized containment of water contaminated by pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. comprising: a rounded lip, for preventing plant bruising and damage; a watering-well bowl, for water, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide containment in the above ground portion of a watering-well, permanently molded to said rounded lip; a well barrel, for soil and plant placement and the directional control of water flow, downwardly molded to said watering-well bowl; an attachment groove, for attaching a faux paver to the side of a non-drip border paver watering well, integrally conformed to said watering-well bowl; a male grass-guard, for connecting multiple border-pavers together and the prevention of grass growing between the watering-wells, permanently molded to said well barrel, and permanently molded to said watering-well bowl; a female grass-guard, for connecting multiple border pavers together and the prevention of grass growing between the watering-wells, permanently molded to said well barrel, and permanently molded to said watering-well bowl; a horizontal stabiliser flange, for preventing vertical lifting or sinking of the watering-well bowl from soil movement, permanently molded to said well barrel; a faux paver, for decoration and aesthetics, permanently molded to said watering-well bowl; and a quick-connect valve, for connecting drip lines or watering hoses to border paver watering-wells with the drip irrigation system; and a paver support ribs, for strengthening and extra support for the faux paver, internally connected to said faux paver.

13. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver as recited in claim 12, further comprising: a faux paver end-cap, for giving a finished look to border paver watering-wells with and without the drip irrigation system, detachably anchored to said watering-well bowl.

14. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver as recited in claim 12, further comprising: a drip plug, for plugging a drip tube in place of faux paver end-cap, detachably plugged to said watering-well bowl.

15. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver as recited in claim 12, further comprising: an irrigation drip tube for plant irrigation in drip irrigation system capable watering-wells, permanently molded to said watering-well bowl.

16. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver as recited in claim 13, further comprising: a drip plug, for plugging a drip tube in place of faux paver end-cap, detachably plugged to said watering-well bowl.

17. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver as recited in claim 13, further comprising: an irrigation drip tube, for plant irrigation in drip irrigation system capable watering-wells, permanently molded to said watering-well bowl.

18. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver as recited in claim 14, further comprising: an irrigation drip tube, for plant irrigation in drip irrigation system capable watering-wells, permanently molded to said watering-well bowl.

19. The bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver as recited in claim 16, further comprising: an irrigation drip tube, for plant irrigation in drip irrigation system capable watering-wells, permanently molded to said watering-well bowl.

20. A bottomless in-ground garden-plant watering-well with border paver for conserving water, and localized containment of water contaminated by pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. comprising: a rounded lip, for preventing plant bruising and damage; a watering-well bowl, for water, fertilizer, herbicide, and pesticide containment in the above ground portion of a watering-well, permanently molded to said rounded lip; a well barrel, for soil and plant placement and the directional control of water flow, downwardly molded to said watering-well bowl; a faux paver end-cap, for giving a finished look to border paver watering-wells with and without the drip irrigation system, detachably anchored to said watering-well bowl; a drip plug, for plugging a drip tube in place of faux paver end-cap, detachably plugged to said watering-well bowl; an attachment groove, for attaching a faux paver to the side of a non-drip border paver watering well, integrally conformed to said watering-well bowl; an irrigation drip tube, for plant irrigation in drip irrigation system capable watering-wells, permanently molded to said watering-well bowl; a male grass-guard, for connecting multiple border-pavers together and the prevention of grass growing between the watering-wells, permanently molded to said well barrel, and permanently molded to said watering-well bowl; a female grass-guard, for connecting multiple border-pavers together and the prevention of grass growing between the watering-wells, permanently molded to said well barrel, and permanently molded to said watering-well bowl; a horizontal stabilizer flange, for preventing vertical lifting or sinking of the watering-well bowl from soil movement, permanently molded to said well barrel; a faux paver, for decoration and aesthetics, permanently molded to said watering-well bowl; a quick-connect valve, for connecting drip lines or watering hoses to border paver watering-wells with the drip irrigation system; and a paver support ribs, for strengthening and extra support for faux paver, internally connected to said faux paver.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] A complete understanding of the present embodiment may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which:

[0029] FIGS. 1A to 1B shows a top perspective view of an embodiment of a twist-ring watering-well showing the twist-ring detached from the watering-well plant container.

[0030] FIG. 2 is a detail view of a twist-ring with its twist-attach flange aligned with the lip-attach flange of the watering-well bowl in the detach position;

[0031] FIG. 3 is a detail view of a twist-ring with its twist-attach flange aligned with the lip-attach flange of the watering-well bowl in the attached position;

[0032] FIGS. 4A to 4C shows a side perspective view of a twist-ring watering-well with the twist-ring detached from the watering-well bowl, and also shows a watering-well with the twist-ring attached to the watering-well bowl.

[0033] FIGS. 5A to 5B shows a bottom perspective view of the twist-ring watering-well with the twist-ring detached from the watering-well bowl and a bottom perspective of the twist-ring.

[0034] FIG. 6 is an illustration showing conceptual drawings highlighting some of the possible useful, and decorative, ways twist-ring watering-wells could be modified, such as, but not limited to, drip-system capable solar-lit columns and plant stands, garden rosettes, bird baths, or lattices, without constituting a departure from the true spirit and scope of this present embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 7 is a solution diagram describing a function of the Bottomless In-Ground Garden-Plant Watering-Well with Removable Twist-Ring detailing some of the effects of water's potentials affecting soil watering-wells and plant health in contrast to non-soil watering-wells. For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components will bear the same designations and numbering throughout the Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT

[0036] Before this first embodiment of a Bottomless In-Ground Garden-Plant Watering-Well with Removable Twist-Ring, along with its methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this first embodiment is not limited to the particular configurations, sizes, or materials disclosed herein as such configurations, sizes, and materials may vary somewhat; nor are any concept illustrations or diagrams to be construed as limiting. It is also to be understood that the terminology employed is used for the purpose of describing this particular embodiment and is not intended to be limiting; however, for brevity's sake throughout the description, the Bottomless In-Ground Garden-Plant Watering-Well with Removable Twist-Ring will be referenced by its two basic parts: twist-ring and watering-well; and/or as: twist-ring watering-well.

[0037] FIG. 1A is a top perspective view of a detached twist-ring in accordance with the present embodiment. Twist-ring watering-wells may be fabricated of plastics, clays, ceramics, metals or any other suitable materials. This present embodiment has for example, an environmentally friendly polypropylene plastic, as its construction material; and is made up of two separate pieces, one is the twist-ring 120 and the other is the plant container (FIG. 1B), or watering-well. Both pieces are each built of a single unified construction which will be apparent to those skilled in the art of plastic fabrication. In this embodiment the twist-ring outer wall 122 is circular, but in alternate embodiments it can be shaped as a rectangle, square, or any other geometrical shape or any organic shape or configuration deemed to be aesthetically pleasing or advantageous.

[0038] A twist-ring watering-well will generally have its above ground portion that makes up the watering-well bowl 132 of the watering-well to have an approximate height of around 3 inches to insure suitable water volume, and to also act as a plant guard, with or without the twist-ring 120 attached, for ease of trimmer use during routine lawn maintenance. The twist-ring 120 in this embodiment has two walls, an outer and an inner; the twist-ring inner wall 124 is thicker for added strength as it has three evenly spaced twist-attach flanges 126. The circumference of the top opening of the twist-ring 120 is smaller than its bottom circumference so that it aligns up with, and rests on, the inner circumference of the lip-attach flange 130 of the watering well giving the twist-ring 120 added support. The circumference of the twist-ring outer wall 122 aligns with, and rests on, the outer circumference of the twist-ring floor 134; the twist-ring inner wall 124 of the twist-ring 120 also rests on the twist-ring floor 134. The twist-ring 120 is attached or detached by aligning the three twist-attach flanges 126 with the three matching slots in the lip-attach flange 130 of the watering-well and twisting either to the left or to the right. The twist-ring 120 is one of several support mechanisms for keeping the watering-well bowl 132 above ground-level.

[0039] The watering-well has both an above-ground portion and a below-ground portion. The above-ground portion is the watering-well bowl 132 and replaces its organic counterpart, the soil watering-well. The lip-attach flange 130 is the top edge of the bowl. To keep the watering-well bowl 132 at its 3 inch height above ground-level is another support mechanism, the twist-ring floor 134; it is attached to the outside circumference of the watering-well bowl 132 where the bowl meets the soil of the well barrel 136 and it rests on the surface of the ground. The twist-ring floor 134 also works as a guide for proper depth placement of the watering-well. The below-ground portion is the well barrel 136 and in this embodiment it has a depth of 6 inches. Attached to the outside of the well barrel 136 just below the twist-ring floor 134 are four evenly spaced vertical stabilizer fins 138 to help in the prevention of lateral movement and loosening in the soil from repeated twist-ring 120 attachments and removals. Attached to the outer circumference of the well barrel 136 base and to the stabilizer fins 138 is the horizontal stabilizer flange 140 to help prevent vertical upward movement and loosening of the watering-well from repeated twist-ring 120 attachments and removals, and general soil movement; the horizontal stabilizer flange 140 is too, another mechanism for preventing the watering-well bowl 132 from sinking to, or below, ground-level.

[0040] FIG. 2 is a detail view of the twist-ring 120 with its twist-attach flanges 126 aligned with the slots in the lip-attach flange 130 of the watering-well bowl 132 in preparation for attachment or removal.

[0041] FIG. 3 is a detail view of a twist-ring 120 with its twist-attach flanges 126 centered under the lip-attach flange 130 of the watering-well bowl 132 for a secure attachment. FIG. 4A is a side perspective view of a twist-ring 120 detached from FIG. 4B a watering-well bowl 132, and FIG. 4C shows the twist-ring 120 attached to the watering-well bowl 132.

[0042] FIG. 5A is a bottom perspective view of the watering-well with the twist-ring 120 detached from the watering-well bowl 132; FIG. 5B is a bottom perspective view of the twist-ring showing one of the three twist-attach flanges 126.

[0043] FIG. 6 is an illustration showing conceptual drawings highlighting some of the possible useful, and decorative, ways twist-ring watering-wells could be modified, such as, but not limited to, drip-system capable solar-lit columns and plant stands, garden rosettes, bird baths, or lattices, without constituting a departure from the true spirit and scope of this present embodiment.

[0044] FIG. 7 is a solution diagram describing a function of the Bottomless In-Ground Garden-Plant Watering-Well with Removable Twist-Ring detailing some of the effects of water's potentials affecting soil watering-wells and plant health in contrast to non-soil watering-wells.

[0045] Since other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the examples chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.

[0046] Having thus described the invention, what is desired to be protected by Letters Patent is presented in the subsequently appended claims.