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Flower stem wrapper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-10-03
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Granted: 1975-10-07
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Expires: 1994-10-03
Abstract
Abstract An elongated flexible strip is longitudinally provided with an embedded wire formed of soft metallic material. A transverse aperture in the strand surrounds an intermediate portion of one or more flower stems and the elongated strip is wrapped around the flower stems and/or a flower support in flower supporting relation.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles G Perez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1306; Y10T24/15; Y10T24/157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A flower stem support, comprising: an elongated strip of pliable plastic material having a thickness substantially less than its transverse width and having a centrally apertured transversely enlarged portion; and, an elongated length of yieldable metallic material embedded within said strip, said enlarged portion is disposed intermediate the ends of said strip, and said wire is divided to form a pair of wires each having an end portion projecting laterally from the surface of said strip from opposing limits of said enlarged portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A flower stem support, comprising: an elongated strip of pliable plastic material having a thickness substantially less than its transverse width and having a centrally apertured transversely enlarged portion; and, an elongated length of yieldable metallic material embedded within said strip, said enlarged portion is disposed intermediate the ends of said strip, and said wire is divided to form a pair of wires each having an end portion projecting laterally from the surface of said strip from opposing limits of said enlarged portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The flower stem support according to claim 1 in which said metallic material comprises a wire.
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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) | 1978-10-06 | 1979-04-07 | 1979-10-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-06 | 1983-04-07 | 1983-10-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-06 | 1987-04-07 | 1987-10-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |