Adjustable Flowerpot Support Apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus for maintaining the upright position of a pot containing a plant is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a hub having attached support legs which radially extend outwards from the hub. Moveably attached to each support leg is an adjustable bracket constructively configured to grip the outer surface of the pot.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for maintaining the upright position of a pot comprising:
 a hub;   a support leg attached to the hub; and   a bracket moveably affixed to the support leg and constructively configured to grip the pot.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the support leg radially extends from the hub. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the bracket is constructively configured to grip the outside surface of the pot. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the support leg is removably attached to the hub. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the support leg is attached to the hub with a hinge. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the support leg is attached to the hub with a side-squeeze snap latch. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the pot contains a plant. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the support leg is constructed from plastic. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the support leg has an interchangeable end cap. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus according to  claim 9  wherein the end cap is constructively configured to have a barbed stake. 
     
     
         11 . An apparatus for maintaining the upright position of a pot resting on a surface comprising:
 a hub;   a support leg attached to the hub and affixed to the surface; and   a bracket moveably affixed to the support leg and constructively configured to grip the pot.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  wherein the support leg is affixed to the surface using mating material fasteners. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  wherein the support leg is affixed to the surface using Velcro hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  wherein the support leg is affixed to the surface using double sided adhesive tape. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus according to  claim 11  wherein the support leg has an interchangeable end cap. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus according to  claim 15  wherein the end cap is constructively configured to have a barbed stake. 
     
     
         17 . An apparatus for maintaining the upright position of a pot comprising:
 a hub;   a support leg attached to the hub; and   a bracket spring-ably biased to the support leg and constructively configured to grip the pot.