US3767104A
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Supporting disc for packaging cut flowers and the like
Assignee: Pillsbury Co
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Filing: 1971-10-14
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1991-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A supporting and spacing disc for a conical paper flower container. The disc has a plurality of spaced tear-shaped openings for flower stems disposed adjacent its peripheral edge, and a single opening disposed in the central portion thereof. For simple flower removal, the disc is slotted between each tearshaped opening and the peripheral edge, and is perforated between the central opening and at least one peripheral opening.
Inventors
- 👤 C Bachman
- 👤 R Miller
- 👤 E Smoots
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:40
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/50; B65D85/505
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In combination: a. a conical container of pliable material for flowers and the like; b. and a supporting disc disposed in the mouth portion of the conical container, the disc being formed from flexible, selfsupporting material and having a plurality of stem receiving openings disposed proximate its peripheral edge and an opening in the central portion thereof, the disc being slotted between each peripheral opening and the peripheral edge, and having a line of perforations being disposed between said centrally disposed opening and at least one of said peripheral openings, and being frangible along said line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In combination: a. a conical container of pliable material for flowers and the like; b. and a supporting disc disposed in the mouth portion of the conical container, the disc being formed from flexible, selfsupporting material and having a plurality of stem receiving openings disposed proximate its peripheral edge and an opening in the central portion thereof, the disc being slotted between each peripheral opening and the peripheral edge, and having a line of perforations being disposed between said centrally disposed opening and at least one of said peripheral openings, and being frangible along said line.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |