EP0427637B1 - Device for holding cut flowers or similar, in a vase - Google Patents

Device for holding cut flowers or similar, in a vase Download PDF

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EP0427637B1
EP0427637B1 EP90403185A EP90403185A EP0427637B1 EP 0427637 B1 EP0427637 B1 EP 0427637B1 EP 90403185 A EP90403185 A EP 90403185A EP 90403185 A EP90403185 A EP 90403185A EP 0427637 B1 EP0427637 B1 EP 0427637B1
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David Octave Sansone
Evelyne Carmela Sansone
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G7/00—Flower holders or the like
    • A47G7/02—Devices for supporting flower-pots or cut flowers
    • A47G7/06—Flower vases
    • A47G7/07—Guiding means for flowers in vases, e.g. perforated covers

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  • the present invention relates to a device for holding cut flowers, or the like, in a vase.
  • a rigid grid is used which is maintained at the top of the vase.
  • the meshes of this grid constitute reduced openings in each of which one or more flowers are engaged.
  • Such an assembly can only be used on a vase with a given opening and cannot be placed on a vase with a different opening.
  • the present invention which overcomes this drawback is remarkable in that the central sleeve is provided with lateral tabs made of an elastically deformable material, said tabs being capable of bending laterally to bear against the internal wall of the vase.
  • the device of the invention consists of a sleeve 1 having externally tabs 2, made of an elastically deformable material.
  • the ends 3 of the legs are arranged on a circumference whose diameter is greater than that of said vase.
  • the legs 2 being flexible, the device can be placed in vases having different diameters, as is apparent from Figures 2 and 3, the legs which tend to relax ensuring the maintenance of the device.
  • the device When the device is in place in a vase, it forms, in combination with the internal wall of the vase, meshes 4 in which one or more cut flowers can be engaged, the central sleeve also constituting a mesh 4.
  • the central sleeve 1 is partitioned to form a plurality of meshes.
  • Means can be provided to limit the insertion of the device into the vase.
  • a means can be constituted by pads 5 situated at the end and at the upper part of the legs 2.
  • a means can be constituted by a projection provided on the internal wall. of the vase.
  • the ends 3 of the legs extend obliquely relative to the axis of the sleeve 1 to match the internal wall of the vase.
  • the tabs can be arranged tangentially to the sleeve 1 or extend radially relative to the latter.

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  • Supports Or Holders For Household Use (AREA)
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Abstract

Device for holding cut flowers or similar, in a vase, consisting of a central sleeve (1) comprising flaps (2) produced in an elastically deformable material. <IMAGE>

Description

La présente invention est relative à un dispositif pour maintenir des fleurs coupées, ou analogues, dans un vase.The present invention relates to a device for holding cut flowers, or the like, in a vase.

En l'état actuel de la technique on utilise une grille rigide maintenue à la partie supérieure du vase. Les mailles de cette grille constituent des ouvertures réduites dans chacune desquelles on engage une ou plusieurs fleurs.In the current state of the technique, a rigid grid is used which is maintained at the top of the vase. The meshes of this grid constitute reduced openings in each of which one or more flowers are engaged.

Dans l'industrie de la marbrerie funéraire, notamment, on utilise des vases qui présentent des diamètres très différents et, de ce fait pour chaque modèle de vase il est nécessaire de réaliser une grille appropriée. Ces grilles étant généralement fabriquées en matière plastique, cela signifie qu'il est nécessaire de réaliser deux moules par vase, l'un pour le vase et, l'autre pour la grille. Cette technique est donc très coûteuse.In the funeral marble industry, in particular, vases are used which have very different diameters and, therefore, for each vase model it is necessary to make an appropriate grid. These grids are generally made of plastic, this means that it is necessary to make two molds per vase, one for the vase and the other for the grid. This technique is therefore very expensive.

Ainsi, l'état de la technique en la matière peut être illustré par le document GB-A-344032 dans lequel il est décrit un ensemble rigide comportant un manchon central et des pattes latérales disposées autour dudit manchon.Thus, the state of the art in the matter can be illustrated by document GB-A-344032 in which there is described a rigid assembly comprising a central sleeve and lateral tabs arranged around said sleeve.

Un tel ensemble n'est utilisable que sur un vase présentant une ouverture donnée et ne peut pas être placé sur un vase présentant une ouverture différente.Such an assembly can only be used on a vase with a given opening and cannot be placed on a vase with a different opening.

La présente invention qui remédie à cet inconvénient est remarquable en ce que le manchon central est pourvu de pattes latérales réalisées en une matière élastiquement déformable, lesdites pattes étant susceptibles de fléchir latéralement pour prendre appui contre la paroi interne du vase.The present invention which overcomes this drawback is remarkable in that the central sleeve is provided with lateral tabs made of an elastically deformable material, said tabs being capable of bending laterally to bear against the internal wall of the vase.

L'invention sera mieux comprise par la description qui va suivre faite en se référant au dessin annexé, à titre d'exemple indicatif seulement, sur lequel:

  • La figure 1 est une vue en perspective du dispositif de l'invention;
  • La figure 2 montre le dispositif en vue de dessus;
  • La figure 3 est une vue, analogue à la figure 2, montrant la possibilité d'utiliser le dispositif de l'invention sur un vase présentant un diamètre différent.
The invention will be better understood from the description which follows made with reference to the appended drawing, by way of indicative example only, in which:
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device of the invention;
  • Figure 2 shows the device in top view;
  • Figure 3 is a view, similar to Figure 2, showing the possibility of using the device of the invention on a vase having a different diameter.

En se reportant au dessin, on voit que le dispositif de l'invention est constitué par un manchon 1 présentant extérieurement des pattes 2, réalisées en une matière élastiquement déformable.Referring to the drawing, it can be seen that the device of the invention consists of a sleeve 1 having externally tabs 2, made of an elastically deformable material.

Selon un mode de réalisation, si le vase V devant recevoir le dispositif présente une ouverture circulaire, les extrémités 3 des pattes sont disposées sur une circonférence dont le diamètre est supérieur à celui dudit vase.According to one embodiment, if the vase V which is to receive the device has a circular opening, the ends 3 of the legs are arranged on a circumference whose diameter is greater than that of said vase.

Les pattes 2 étant flexibles, le dispositif peut être placé dans des vases présentant des diamètres différents, comme cela ressort des figures 2 et 3, les pattes qui tendent à se détendre assurant le maintien du dispositif.The legs 2 being flexible, the device can be placed in vases having different diameters, as is apparent from Figures 2 and 3, the legs which tend to relax ensuring the maintenance of the device.

Lorsque le dispositif est en place dans un vase, il forme, en combinaison avec la paroi interne du vase, des mailles 4 dans lesquelles on peut engager une ou plusieurs fleurs coupées, le manchon central constituant aussi une maille 4.When the device is in place in a vase, it forms, in combination with the internal wall of the vase, meshes 4 in which one or more cut flowers can be engaged, the central sleeve also constituting a mesh 4.

Selon une variante, non représentée, le manchon central 1 est cloisonné pour former une pluralité de mailles.According to a variant, not shown, the central sleeve 1 is partitioned to form a plurality of meshes.

Des moyens peuvent être prévus pour limiter l'enfoncement du dispositif dans le vase. Comme montré sur le dessin, un tel moyen peut être constitué par des pastilles 5 situées à l'extrémité et à la partie supérieure des pattes 2. Selon une variante, non représentée un tel moyen peut être constitué par une saillie prévue sur la paroi interne du vase.Means can be provided to limit the insertion of the device into the vase. As shown in the drawing, such a means can be constituted by pads 5 situated at the end and at the upper part of the legs 2. According to a variant, not shown, such a means can be constituted by a projection provided on the internal wall. of the vase.

Comme les vases sont constitués par des récipients ayant une forme légèrement conique, telle que montrée sur le dessin, les extrémités 3 des pattes s'étendent obliquement par rapport à l'axe du manchon 1 pour épouser la paroi interne du vase.As the vases consist of containers having a slightly conical shape, as shown in the drawing, the ends 3 of the legs extend obliquely relative to the axis of the sleeve 1 to match the internal wall of the vase.

Bien entendu, la présente invention s'étend à toutes variantes de formes et de dimensions.Of course, the present invention extends to all variants of shapes and dimensions.

C'est ainsi, entre autres, que les pattes peuvent être disposées tangentiellement au manchon 1 ou s'étendre radialement par rapport à ce dernier.Thus, among other things, the tabs can be arranged tangentially to the sleeve 1 or extend radially relative to the latter.

Claims (3)

  1. Device to be engaged in a vase for keeping cut flowers, said device comprising a central sleeve provided with lateral flaps distributed around said sleeve, wherein the flaps (2) are made of an elastically deformable material, said flaps being able to bend laterally so as to take support against the internal wall of the vase.
  2. Unit to contain the cut flowers and comprising a device according to claim 1 and a vase, wherein in a free condition, the ends of the flaps (2) are situated on a circumference whose diameter is larger than that of the orifice of the vase.
  3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein means, such as pellets (5), are provided at the ends of the flaps (2) so as to limit the engagement of the device in the vase.
EP90403185A 1989-11-10 1990-11-09 Device for holding cut flowers or similar, in a vase Expired - Lifetime EP0427637B1 (en)

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FR8914767 1989-11-10
FR8914767A FR2654319B1 (en) 1989-11-10 1989-11-10 DEVICE FOR HOLDING CUT FLOWERS, OR THE LIKE, IN A VASE.

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