US4291496A
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Flower holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-02-11
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Granted: 1981-09-29
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Expires: 2000-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding flowers such as are employed in forming bouquets so that the holder and all of the decorations thereon may be made up in advance, so that all that is necessary is to attach the flower or flowers at the time of sale.
Inventors
- 👤 Bobbie J. Click
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:33
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G5/00; A01G5/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/13; Y10T24/1306
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
In a flower holder for use on bouquet backings, a length of light wire bent doubled to form a winged vertical support on the back of a stiff backing member, the said wire being bent so that the respective ends thereof extend outwardly from the said backing and extend axially through the backing member, a moistener cup mounted horizontally and axially on said backing member, one of the ends of said wire forming the vertical support being rearwardly bent and terminating in said cup and the other end extending longitudinally and axially through the said cup and extending outwardly therefrom to support the stem of a flower to be mounted on said backing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a flower holder for use on bouquet backings, a length of light wire bent doubled to form a winged vertical support on the back of a stiff backing member, the said wire being bent so that the respective ends thereof extend outwardly from the said backing and extend axially through the backing member, a moistener cup mounted horizontally and axially on said backing member, one of the ends of said wire forming the vertical support being rearwardly bent and terminating in said cup and the other end extending longitudinally and axially through the said cup and extending outwardly therefrom to support the stem of a flower to be mounted on said backing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device defined in claim 1 wherein a moist packing is mounted in said moistening cup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device defined in claim 2 wherein the vertical support extends downwardly beneath the moistener cup forming a holding means for maintaining the assembled bouquet on the garment of a user.
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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) | 1984-09-28 | 1985-03-30 | 1985-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-28 | 1989-03-30 | 1989-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-28 | 1993-03-30 | 1993-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |