US3127698A
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Holder for flower arrangements
Assignee: VL Smithers Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-12-08
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Granted: 1964-04-07
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Expires: 1981-12-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon L Smithers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/06; A47G7/07; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A HOLDER FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS COMPRISING A DISH MEMBER HAVING A BASE, OUTWARDLY FLARING OUTSIDE WALLS EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BASE, A PLURALITY OF INWARDLY EXTENDING RE-ENTRANT PROJECTIONS IN SAID FLARING WALLS TERMINATING AT PARALLEL SPACED INNER EXTREMITIES, AND A BLOCK OF WATER ABSORBENT MATERIAL ENGAGING AND LATERALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID INNER EXTREMITIES THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID FLARING WALLS EXTENDING ABOVE SAID PROJECTIONS WHEREBY LIQUID IN SAID DISH FLOWS OVER SAID PROJECTIONS INTO THE SPACES THEREBETWEEN, SAID DISH HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM WALL THICKNESS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A HOLDER FOR FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS COMPRISING A DISH MEMBER HAVING A BASE, OUTWARDLY FLARING OUTSIDE WALLS EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BASE, A PLURALITY OF INWARDLY EXTENDING RE-ENTRANT PROJECTIONS IN SAID FLARING WALLS TERMINATING AT PARALLEL SPACED INNER EXTREMITIES, AND A BLOCK OF WATER ABSORBENT MATERIAL ENGAGING AND LATERALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID INNER EXTREMITIES THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID FLARING WALLS EXTENDING ABOVE SAID PROJECTIONS WHEREBY LIQUID IN SAID DISH FLOWS OVER SAID PROJECTIONS INTO THE SPACES THEREBETWEEN, SAID DISH HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM WALL THICKNESS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-07 | 1967-10-07 | 1968-04-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-07 | 1971-10-07 | 1972-04-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-07 | 1975-10-07 | 1976-04-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |