Title: Dual purpose container

Abstract: The invention is a dual purpose container and lid for foods, cosmetics, medicines, nursery products and the like which is convertible to a flower pot. The container body and lid incorporate structural features which facilitate removal of the primary product from the container and utilization of the container for potting, the lid of said container being removable for use as a base for said container.

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Inventors: Holt, William Gilbert (Raynham, MA, US)

Application Number: 646131
Filing Date: 1976-01-02
Publication_date: 1977-09-13
Assignee: Hercules Incorporated (Wilmington, DE)
Primary Class(es): 47/65.7 47/71, 47/74, 220/212, 220/630
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Primary Examiner: Burr, Edgar S.
Assistant Examiner: Feyrer, James R.
Attorney: Peterson; James W.