US3245175A
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Holder for supporting flowers and the like
Assignee: BECO PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-04-12
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur F Klingberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:59
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/06; A47G7/07; A01; A01G; A01G5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44641; Y10T24/44769
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A HOLDER FOR SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF STEMS OF FLOWERS OR THE LIKE WITHIN A CONTAINER IN SPACED RELATION, COMPRISING A PAIR OF IDENTICAL MEMBERS INSERTED IN THE CONTAINER, EACH MEMBER HAVING A WALL AND AN ANNULAR RIM, THE MEMBERS BEING SO ARRANGED THAT THE MEMBERS ARE INVERTED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER WITH THE ANNULAR RIM OF ONE NESTED WITHIN THE ANNULAR RIM OF THE OTHER AND THE WALL OF ONE MEMBER POSITIONED OPPOSITE AND IN SPACED RELATION TO THE WALL OF THE OTHER, EACH WALL INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SPACED INTERSECTING RIBS AND A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS FORMED BY SAID INTERSECTING RIBS, EACH SAID SECTION HAVING A PAIR OF INTERSECTING SLOTS WITH ONE SLOT SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE OTHER AND FORMING AT THE INTERSECTION AN OPENING ADAPTED TO GRIPPINGLY AND FRICTIONALLY RECEIVE A STEM, SO THAT THE STEM IS SUPPORTED BY SAID PAIR OF MEMBERS ENGAGING THE STEM AT SPACED AREAS ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A HOLDER FOR SUPPORTING A PLURALITY OF STEMS OF FLOWERS OR THE LIKE WITHIN A CONTAINER IN SPACED RELATION, COMPRISING A PAIR OF IDENTICAL MEMBERS INSERTED IN THE CONTAINER, EACH MEMBER HAVING A WALL AND AN ANNULAR RIM, THE MEMBERS BEING SO ARRANGED THAT THE MEMBERS ARE INVERTED WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER WITH THE ANNULAR RIM OF ONE NESTED WITHIN THE ANNULAR RIM OF THE OTHER AND THE WALL OF ONE MEMBER POSITIONED OPPOSITE AND IN SPACED RELATION TO THE WALL OF THE OTHER, EACH WALL INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SPACED INTERSECTING RIBS AND A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS FORMED BY SAID INTERSECTING RIBS, EACH SAID SECTION HAVING A PAIR OF INTERSECTING SLOTS WITH ONE SLOT SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE OTHER AND FORMING AT THE INTERSECTION AN OPENING ADAPTED TO GRIPPINGLY AND FRICTIONALLY RECEIVE A STEM, SO THAT THE STEM IS SUPPORTED BY SAID PAIR OF MEMBERS ENGAGING THE STEM AT SPACED AREAS ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-04-11 | 1969-10-11 | 1970-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-11 | 1973-10-11 | 1974-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-11 | 1977-10-11 | 1978-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |