Accessorized Planter

Abstract

A planter ( 1 ) which may be easily customized with attachable accessories to match any theme or to fit any decor. The planter ( 1 ) includes at least one rod ( 6 ) which extends upward from the bottom ( 2 ) of the planter ( 1 ). The rod ( 6 ) may be molded into the planter ( 1 ) or removably secured to the bottom ( 2 ) of the planter ( 1 ). Accessories, such as clocks, sports objects, coat hangers, temperature gauges, etc., are secured on the rod ( 6 ) as desired to match any theme or decor.

1 . A planter comprising:
 a bottom, sides, and an upper rim;   a rod attached to the bottom of the planter and extending upward;   said rod having the capability of receiving and displaying various accessories;   said rod having the capability of receiving additional rods; and   various interchangeable accessories which are attachable to the rod.   
   
   
       2 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 the rod is made out of the same material as the planter; and   the rod is molded into the planter.   
   
   
       3 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 the rod is decoratively shaped.   
   
   
       4 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 a stabilizer plate rests against the underside bottom of the planter and is attached to the rod;   the bottom of the planter has a center hole;   the rod passes through the center hole; and   the rod and stabilizer plate are attached and held in place by the weight of the planter.   
   
   
       5 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 a stabilizer plate rests against the underside bottom of the planter and is attached to the rod;   the bottom of the planter has a center hole;   the rod passes through the center hole;   the rod has threads on the bottom and is capable of receiving a nut; and   the rod and stabilizer plate are attached to the planter with a nut.   
   
   
       6 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 the bottom of said planter has a center hole;   a stabilizer plate rests on the bottom of said planter;   the stabilizer plate is attached to the rod;   the bottom of the rod is capable of receiving a bolt;   a bolt passes through the center hole of the planter; and   the rod is attached to the bottom of the planter with a bolt.   
   
   
       7 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 a stabilizer plate rests on the bottom of said planter;   the stabilizer plate is attached to the rod; and   the stabilizer plate and rod are attached to bottom of the planter with an adhesive.   
   
   
       8 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 a stabilizer plate rests on the bottom of said planter;   the stabilizer plate is attached to the rod; and   the stabilizer plate and rod are attached and held in place by the weight of dirt and/or rocks placed in the planter on top of the stabilizer plate.   
   
   
       9 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 a plurality of rods are attached together providing additional height and attachment points for accessories.   
   
   
       10 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 a plurality of rods are attached together providing additional height and attachment points for accessories; and   and at least one of the plurality of rods is decoratively shaped.   
   
   
       11 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 a crosspiece is attached to the rod providing additional attachment points for accessories.   
   
   
       12 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 a reservoir partition is attached to the rod creating a space between the dirt and/or rocks and the bottom of the planter for water to be collected.   
   
   
       13 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 the accessories are attached to the rod and/or crosspiece by sliding the rod and/or crosspiece through holes located in the accessories; and   the accessories are held in place on the extension rod using rubber rings.   
   
   
       14 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 the accessories are attached to the extension rod with an adhesive.   
   
   
       15 . The planter of  claim 1  wherein:
 the accessories are attached to the extension rod with screws.