US3765995A
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Flower bowls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-25
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A flower bowl constituted by a water-filled globe containing a flower and the refilling of which is obtained through normally closed openings formed in its covering plate, the fluidtightness of which latter is ensured by a rubber annulus provided with a depending lug and with an inner peripheral rib fitted within the gap between the covering plate and the cooperating edge of the opening in the globe.
Inventors
- 👤 J B Perrin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/131
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A flower display device comprising a globe having a lower neck portion terminating in a rim with a main central opening, an elastic tubular member having a central interior inwardly projecting sealing rib and being engaged with one end over said neck portion up to its said sealing rib, said sealing rib being elastically engaged over said rim, a covering plate engaged over said sealing rib and having at least one refill opening, stopper means closing the refill opening, said cover plate having a flower-holding portion disposed within the main opening and within the sealing rib for holding a flower so that it projects into said bowl, the opposite end of said tubular member being elastically flattened against the exterior of said covering plate and holding said covering plate in sealing engagement with said sealing rib.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A flower display device comprising a globe having a lower neck portion terminating in a rim with a main central opening, an elastic tubular member having a central interior inwardly projecting sealing rib and being engaged with one end over said neck portion up to its said sealing rib, said sealing rib being elastically engaged over said rim, a covering plate engaged over said sealing rib and having at least one refill opening, stopper means closing the refill opening, said cover plate having a flower-holding portion disposed within the main opening and within the sealing rib for holding a flower so that it projects into said bowl, the opposite end of said tubular member being elastically flattened against the exterior of said covering plate and holding said covering plate in sealing engagement with said sealing rib.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A flower display device, according to claim 1, wherein said flower holding portion comprises a cylindrical inward extension of said plate with an opening at the end extending into said bowl.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A flower display device, according to claim 1, wherein said at least one refill opening comprises two openings defined through said plate, said stopper means comprising an elastic stopper for closing each of said refill openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A flower display device, according to claim 1, including a tongue projecting from the lower edge of said elastic member which is flattened against said covering plate and which is engageable in order to facilitate removal of said plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A flower display device, according to claim 4, wherein said elastic tubular member comprises an upper end which engages over the neck of said bowl and which tapers inwardly toward the upper edge at the location in which said upper edge engages the neck of said bowl, the opposite lower end having a tongue portion which projects outwardly and is rounded and which lies flat against said covering plate.
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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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |