Classifications

• • 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
• • 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
• • 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
  • A47G7/063—Flower vases foldable

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a device for the presentation and storage of bouquets of flowers as well as a device for the packaging and storage of bouquets of flowers.
• Patent EP 0828 446 describes a device for presenting bouquets comprising a folding support, a plurality of strips, a link wound around the strips, a waterproof sheet, a first attachment of the device and a second attachment formed by a ribbon.
• Patent EP 0881 167 discloses a container for bouquets of flowers comprising a circular base element from which extend a plurality of elongated elements.
• the object of the invention is the rapid presentation of a bouquet of flowers in a vertical position and the conservation of this bouquet by introducing water through an orifice located at the top of the device.
• the invention also aims to create stability for all kinds of bouquets.
• Fig 1 shows a rod secured to a basic element in the form of a cross according to a first embodiment of the invention.
• Fig 2 shows the embodiment of Fig 1 where the base element is in the form of a tripod.
• FIG. 3 represents a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 2.
• Figure 4 shows the embodiment of Figure 2 where each base of the tripod legs is connected by an element in an arc to the adjacent bases.
• FIG. 5 represents a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 4.
• Fig 6 shows an alternative form of the embodiment of Figure 1 where the stem has loops, and is secured to a circular base member, these loops allowing the passage of the stems of the flowers through them to position flowers and form the bouquet.
• Fig 7 shows the embodiment of Figure 6 where the loops are attached to the rod in another arrangement.
• Fig 8 shows an alternative embodiment of Figure 6 where a plurality of spikes replace the loops on the rod.
• Fig 9 shows another alternative embodiment of Fig 6 where the rod has a lug instead of loops.
• Fig 10 shows a variant of the embodiment of Fig 6 where the stem has narrowing of the diameter at the link, secured to a circular base member, the flowers being placed on the base member.
• Fig 11 shows a series arrangement of single rod devices.
• Fig 12 shows a stem with a bouquet being planted and fixed on it.
• Fig 13 shows a rod on which a handle can be screwed.
• Fig 14 shows a rod in which a label can fit.
• Fig 15 shows an embodiment with three rods integral with a base member without a disc-shaped rim.
• Fig 16 shows the embodiment of Fig 15 where the base has a disc-shaped rim.
• Fig 17 shows the embodiment of Fig 15 where the three rods have a head with a tip.
• Fig 18 shows an embodiment similar to that of Fig 17 with a bouquet about to be pricked on the three stems. It will be noted that the tips of the stems have a shape different from those of fig 17.
• Fig 19 shows the embodiment of fig 18 with the bouquet planted on the stems.
• Fig 20 shows the system of Fig 19 placed at the bottom of a vase.
• Fig 21 shows the embodiment of Fig 19 placed at the bottom of a vase and wrapped in a waterproof sheet placed under the vase, converging towards the central top of the device and retained by a second attachment formed by a ribbon to maintain the waterproof sheet around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice located at the top of the device.
• Fig 22 shows a second embodiment of a device with three right triangles identical or more, having as common side the vertical central axis of the device corresponding to the side of these triangles carrying the right angle.
• Fig 23 shows the device of Fig 22 and having at its top a V-shaped opening.
• Fig 24 shows the basic element of the embodiment of Fig 22.
• Fig 25 shows the device of Fig 22 whose basic element is fixed on a circular base.
• Fig 26 shows a third embodiment of the invention with two half-cones in the open position connected or not by a hinge.
• Fig 27 shows the embodiment of Fig 26 with the two half-cones in semi-open position and assembled by a hinge.
• Fig 28 shows the embodiment of Fig 26 with the two half-cones being closed.
• Fig 29 shows the embodiment of Fig 26 where the device of the two half-cones is closed and contains a bouquet and is wrapped by a waterproof sheet.
• Fig 30 shows a conical geometric figure comprising at its base a plurality of lower elongated elements, an intermediate part provided with a collar and upper lamellae.
• Fig 31 shows a conical geometrical figure fixed on a circular base element.
• Fig 32 shows a conical geometrical figure with a hole fixed on a circular base element.
• Fig 33 shows a conical device with full opening.
• Fig 34 shows a conical device with a partial opening, ie only by opening the two collars.
• Fig 35 shows a device composed of a half cone with male closing means.
• Fig 36 shows a device composed of a half cone with female closing means.
• Fig 37 shows the first support.
• Fig 38 shows the second support.
• Fig 39 shows the assembly of the two supports containing a bouquet.
• Fig 40 shows the outer support flat.
• Fig 41 shows the mounted external support.
• Fig 42 shows the waterproof bag.
• Fig 43 shows the waterproof bag.
• Fig 44 shows the final device with the two folded tabs.
• Fig 45 shows the final device with a single folded tab.
• the novelty consists in creating a support usable for all kinds of bouquets linked by hand or by machine by planting a bouquet on one or more rigid stem (s) (1), supported by a basic element (2), which rigid rod (s) will be positioned between the flower stems.
• the stems of flowers can be kept in water throughout the mounting process.
• a first embodiment of the present invention describes a device for the presentation and the conservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the holding of the flower (s) at the level of the central axis of the device comprising an element of base (2) of any shape, of adjustable or non-adjustable dimensions to adapt to the size of the bouquets, with or without a raised rim (3) along its entire circumference, comprising a base element at the center which rises (s) perpendicularly one or more rigid rod (s) (1) used to maintain the bouquet in vertical position, this bouquet being linked by a first fixing (4) formed by a link, a waterproof sheet (5) placed under the base element (2), converging towards the central apex of the device (6) and retained by a second attachment (7) formed by a ribbon to keep the sheet waterproof around the bouquet, the assembly being designed to allow e the introduction of water through an orifice (8) located at the top of the device.
• the base element (2) can be circular, square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, trapezoidal, cross, tripod and tripod having each base of the legs connected by an element in an arc to the adjacent bases.
• the base member may have one or more undulations and one or more recesses to hold the ends of the flower stems in place.
• the rigid rod (s) (1) is / are cylindrical, square, rectangular, polygonal, or trapezoidal.
• the top of the rigid rod (s) is cylindrical, conical with or without a ring for the passage of the flower stems (9). You can screw a handle, fitting or clipping a label in the upper part of one or more rigid rod (s), so that a gripping means or a label can protrude from the bouquet.
• the three rigid rods can be spaced so as to form an isosceles or equilateral triangle in the center of the base element.
• the body of the rigid rod (s) may or may not be hollow.
• the upper wall of the rigid stem can be smooth or can have one or more notch (s), lug (s), loop (s) or a combination of these forms to facilitate their penetration between the stems of the flowers under the tie that attaches the stems of the flowers together and to maintain the bouquet in a vertical position on the basic element by consolidating the whole basic element - stem (s) - bouquet.
• These devices are capable of being mounted in series on each other if a thread is added to a rod and its complementary part on the bottom of the basic element.
• the device can be placed inside a vase to maintain a perfectly centered bouquet.
• the vase may also include a system for fixing the rod (s).
• the closed conical device assembly comprising the bouquet can serve as a water reserve for flowers when the conical device is draped in a waterproof plasticized sheet surrounding said device.
• the present invention further describes a device for the presentation and the conservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the holding of the flower (s) at the level of the central axis of the device comprising three identical right triangles (10) or more having as common side the vertical central axis (11) of the device and the right angle of these triangles, thus forming a pyramidal geometric figure, a basic element (13) corresponding to a geometric figure having three or more branches of identical length which join the central axis (11) of the device and form an identical angle between them, the stems of the flowers connected by a link are pricked on the top (14) of the device, a waterproof sheet can be placed under the base element, this sheet converging towards the central top of the device and is retained by a second fixing formed by a ribbon to keep the sheet waterproof around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice located at the top of the device.
• the top of the pyramidal geometric figure may also include a V-shaped opening (15) allowing the insertion of the link retaining the stems of the flowers together.
• the device may include a circular, square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, or trapezoidal base member (16) attached to the base member (16).
• the present invention describes a device for allowing the mounting of bouquets by high efficiency machines.
• This device is used for the presentation and conservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the flower (s) to be maintained at the level of the central axis of the device comprising a flat circular base element in the closed position, two half-cones (17) assembled with or without a hinge or with a fold, this hinge or this fold representing the diameter of the basic element.
• the device comprises a conical body corresponding to the juxtaposition of two flat parts
• upper slats (22) at the top of the cone which adapt to the volume of the bouquet, a waterproof sheet placed under the base element, converging towards the central top of the device and retained by a ribbon now the waterproof sheet (23) around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice (24) located at the top of the device.
• This device can be made of thermoformed or injected recyclable plastic or water-resistant cardboard or any other material and can have openings in the lower part of the cone.
• a fourth embodiment of the present invention also describes a device for the presentation and the conservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the holding of the flower (s) at the level of the central axis of the device comprising a figure.
• conical geometric comprising at its base (25) a plurality of lower elongated elements (26) joining the vertical central axis of the base, an intermediate part consisting of a split solid conical body (28) in its width and a conical collar (29) split across its width and integral with the body of the device so that the two slots are superimposed to allow better adaptation of the device to a large volume of flowers, an upper part comprising a plurality of elongated upper lamellae (30) at the top of the cone joining the vertical central axis of said device, these upper strips can serve as retaining teeth for a link.
• a fifth embodiment of the present invention describes a device for the presentation and the conservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the holding of the flower (s) at the level of the central axis of the device comprising a geometric figure. conical (31) fixed to a circular base element (32) or of any other shape. The cone can have a multitude of openings (33) in its wall.
• a sixth embodiment of the present invention describes a device for the presentation and the conservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the holding of the flower (s) at the level of the central axis of the device representing a geometric figure.
• This device can be partially opened if only the two collars have an opening or can be fully opened if both the two collars have an opening (62) and also the raised flange (35) has an opening (61).
• the device has a male attachment (41) and a female attachment (42).
• the device can be composed of two half-cones (closing or opening in the direction of the height) having or not a basic element.
• a seventh embodiment of the present invention also relates to a packaging reducing the fragility of the product, and allowing the protection of disposable vases and vases to travel with their contents prepared by a florist. More specifically, the invention relates to the concept of packaging for flowers or any other water reserve system. However, the device can also be used for the protection of wine bottles. It is enough to adapt the device to the format of the object to be packaged.
• the device of the invention consists of a technical, rigid part, made of cardboard or plastic or any other material which can serve as a support with a setting quick seat with a ribbon incorporated to facilitate closing the device, while allowing an advertising and decorative aspect of the device.
• the present invention relates to a quick mounting device delivered flat.
• a fastening system can be incorporated or be independent.
• the rounded cutouts (43) made on the side flaps of the first support of the device serve to make the two elements in place integral. During the fastening it protects the product thus packaged thanks to the cut-out improving the stability of the product and allows the display of an advertisement.
• the device contains flowers, it allows you to check the water level and add water without removing the flowers from the device.
• a second system placed over the assembly, diagonally, allows total protection, for use in cold countries. Indeed, the device prevents the passage of any moisture due to the condensation of air when passing from a cold surrounding environment to a warm surrounding environment (for example in winter). It can therefore be placed on any surface while improving its stability.
• the surface of the base can be established as a function of the surface of a multi-stage racer tray used for transport in order to avoid any lateral or longitudinal movement on the tray.
• the device can be cut from cardboard or thermoformed or injected plastic.
• the device is obtained flat, by cutting, thermoforming or injection molding before shaping, the positioning is facilitated by a marking which will allow the two parts to fold up, the two parts have two cutouts allowing the setting place of a fastening system which can be integrated into the holes of a fastening making it possible to join, protect and wedge the bouquets during air transport, and transport between the florist and the consumer.
• a partial cut in rounding of the base will position and fix the object or the disposable vase by simply attaching the tabs between it by a fastener provided for this purpose.
• the device according to the invention makes it possible to stabilize the disposable vessels and to make them integral when it is transported by plane or by truck on racks provided for this purpose.
• the device for packaging and storing individual bouquets of flowers allowing the flower (s) to be maintained at the level of the vertical central axis of the device is characterized in that it consists of juxtaposition two supports, i.e. a first support (44) composed of three flaps and two fold lines (46), two peripheral flaps (47) having an identical length and each having a rounded cutout (43), the third central flap (48) corresponding to the basic element, and a second support (45) without cutting composed of three flaps and two fold lines (50): two peripheral flaps (49) having an identical length, the third central flap (51) corresponding to the basic element, this second support allows overwrapping and is equipped with a bottom (51).
• a first support composed of three flaps and two fold lines (46)
• two peripheral flaps (47) having an identical length and each having a rounded cutout (43)
• the third central flap (48) corresponding to the basic element and a second support (45) without cutting composed of three flaps and two fold lines (50):
• the first flat support is equipped with two rounded cutouts (43) which, when put in place, will make the device integral with the packaged product.
• the device comprises a link (52) enveloping and hanging on the upper part thereof, this link passing through the opening (63) is incorporated by insertion in two orifices (53) located in the upper part of the opposite peripheral flap of the first support in order to allow the assembly to be closed.
• the cut shows on one side the product it protects (11).
• the two flat surfaces of the device can be used to indicate the water level, thus making it possible to visualize the lack or excess of water.
• the device can be arranged to receive a bottle, the contents of which can extend the life of the flowers.
• the device has a pyramidal shape in the position of use and it can be put in cross to overwrap the system for jobs under extreme conditions of travel or intense cold. It can consist of a sheet of paper or rigid plastic, a sheet of corrugated cardboard or cellular plastic, pierced with two rounded cutouts, allowing the tabs to block the assembly by simple lifting and attachment with the ribbon, or the link incorporated.
• an eighth embodiment of the present invention relates to a device for the presentation and the conservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the holding of the flower (s) at the level of the central axis of the device consisting of the juxtaposition.
• two supports an external support (54) of conical shape having a basic element, male (55) and female (56) fasteners on the wall of the cone, two tabs (57) in the upper part of the cone, a pocket sealed (58) having two tabs (59) provided with openings (60) in its upper part, the pocket (58) slides inside the conical support (54) and attaches thereto by the penetration of the two tongues (57) of the external support into the two openings (60) of the pocket (58).
• the tabs (57 and 59) can be folded down.
• Most of the above embodiments can be surrounded by a waterproof sheet placed under the base element, converging towards the central top of the device and retained by a second attachment formed by a ribbon to keep the waterproof sheet around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice located at the top of the device.

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