US3949568A
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Bouquet ring
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-09
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1991-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A bouquet ring for fresh flowers or an artificial nosegay comprising a support base; bendable grasping prongs extending from the support base and adapted to grasp fresh or artificial flowers, a wet or dry synthetic foam-plastic flower support, or a tube-type flower support; a size-adjustable ring band adapted to be placed on a finger; and a rivet connecting the ring band to the support base.
Inventors
- 👤 Helen H. Gallagher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:54
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C9/00; A44C9/0053; A44C9/0061; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
214 words
A bouquet ring for fresh flowers or an artificial nosegay comprising a support base, bendable grasping prongs extending from said support base and adapted to be bent to grasp fresh or artificial flowers, a wet or dry synthetic foam-plastic flower support block, a flower water tube, and the like; a ring band adapted to be placed on a finger; and connecting means connecting the ring band to the support base; including a synthetic foam plastic flower-support block grasped by said prongs; flowers inserted into and supported by said block; and wherein said ring band is provided with overlapping ends so as to permit expansion and contraction of the ring band to accommodate fingers of various sizes; and wherein said connecting means comprises a rivet joining the ring band to the center of the support base; said support base being wider than said ring band; said prongs including a first pair of prongs extending outwardly from the support base in opposite directions; said prongs also including a second pair of prongs extending outwardly from the support in opposite directions; said prongs further being provided with crease lines that divide the prongs into tip portions, intermediate portions, and bottom portions; with said tip portions being imbedded in the sides of said synthetic foam plastic flower-support block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
214 words
A bouquet ring for fresh flowers or an artificial nosegay comprising a support base, bendable grasping prongs extending from said support base and adapted to be bent to grasp fresh or artificial flowers, a wet or dry synthetic foam-plastic flower support block, a flower water tube, and the like; a ring band adapted to be placed on a finger; and connecting means connecting the ring band to the support base; including a synthetic foam plastic flower-support block grasped by said prongs; flowers inserted into and supported by said block; and wherein said ring band is provided with overlapping ends so as to permit expansion and contraction of the ring band to accommodate fingers of various sizes; and wherein said connecting means comprises a rivet joining the ring band to the center of the support base; said support base being wider than said ring band; said prongs including a first pair of prongs extending outwardly from the support base in opposite directions; said prongs also including a second pair of prongs extending outwardly from the support in opposite directions; said prongs further being provided with crease lines that divide the prongs into tip portions, intermediate portions, and bottom portions; with said tip portions being imbedded in the sides of said synthetic foam plastic flower-support block.
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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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |