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US3828472A
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Flower arranging element
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-13
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1992-07-13
Abstract
Abstract A flower arranging element according to the invention is provided by a body of stiff resilient plastics material consisting of two outwardly cylindrical members being joined to each other with their axes in parallel relationship by a linking piece lying in a plane extending at right angles to the axes of the members, one of the members having therein an open ended cylindrical cavity narrowing towards its open end and the other member being in the form of a cylindrical ring fitting closely around the cavity containing member of another element. The flower arranging element includes a flower stem holder being provided at its bottom end with a ball-shaped part capable of tight insertion into the cavity of the cavity carrying member and the flower stem holder being capable of receiving and supporting flower stems of different diameters.
Inventors
- 👤 J Vermeulen
- 👤 Etten B Van
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:42
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G7/00; A47G7/02; A47G7/06; A47G7/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
A device for arranging flowers comprising a plurality of elements, each element being composed of a stiff resilient plastic material and including two parallel members having outer cylindrical surfaces and a linking piece connecting together one end of each of said cylindrical members so that the axes of said cylindrical members are in pArallel spaced relation, said linking piece lying in a plane extending at right angles to the axes of the members, one of said members having therein a cylindrical cavity coaxial with the axis of said one member and narrowed at its open end adjacent said linking piece and the other member having an axial, cylindrical opening extending therethrough, the outer diameter of the one member of an element being substantially the same as the diameter of the cylindrical opening in the other member of said element whereby the one member of one element may be inserted into the other member of another element to form an articulated combination of a plurality of elements and further comprising at least one means for supporting at least one flower stem and having a substantially spherical member, the diameter of which is substantially the same as the diameter of the cylindrical cavity in said one member of each element for insertion therein, the narrowed open end of said cavity serving to releasably retain the flower supporting means in said cavity.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
229 words
A device for arranging flowers comprising a plurality of elements, each element being composed of a stiff resilient plastic material and including two parallel members having outer cylindrical surfaces and a linking piece connecting together one end of each of said cylindrical members so that the axes of said cylindrical members are in pArallel spaced relation, said linking piece lying in a plane extending at right angles to the axes of the members, one of said members having therein a cylindrical cavity coaxial with the axis of said one member and narrowed at its open end adjacent said linking piece and the other member having an axial, cylindrical opening extending therethrough, the outer diameter of the one member of an element being substantially the same as the diameter of the cylindrical opening in the other member of said element whereby the one member of one element may be inserted into the other member of another element to form an articulated combination of a plurality of elements and further comprising at least one means for supporting at least one flower stem and having a substantially spherical member, the diameter of which is substantially the same as the diameter of the cylindrical cavity in said one member of each element for insertion therein, the narrowed open end of said cavity serving to releasably retain the flower supporting means in said cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the flower supporting means comprises at least three upwardly extending and equiangularly spaced teeth each having a longitudinally extending, inwardly directed knife-edged ridge, said ridges being capable of gripping a flower stem inserted into said supporting means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the flower supporting means comprises a vase member diverging upwardly from its bottom and having a cylindrical portion at its upper end, the side wall of the divergent portion being provided with a longitudinally extending slit to enable water to enter said vase member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising means for fastening said device to a support and including a suction pad on one side for attachment to a support and on the other side, a cylindrical collar member for snugly receiving said other cylindrical member.
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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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |