EP1545274B1 - Device for displaying and preserving bouquets of flowers - Google Patents

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EP1545274B1
EP1545274B1 EP03793754A EP03793754A EP1545274B1 EP 1545274 B1 EP1545274 B1 EP 1545274B1 EP 03793754 A EP03793754 A EP 03793754A EP 03793754 A EP03793754 A EP 03793754A EP 1545274 B1 EP1545274 B1 EP 1545274B1
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  • the present invention relates to a device for the presentation and preservation of bouquets of flowers and a device for the packaging and preservation of bouquets of flowers.
  • EP 0828 446 discloses a device for the presentation of bouquets comprising a folding support, a plurality of lamellae, a link wrapped around the lamellae, a sealing sheet, a first attachment of the device and a second fastening formed by a ribbon.
  • EP 0881 167 discloses a flower bouquets container comprising a circular base member from which a plurality of elongate members extend.
  • the object of the invention is the rapid presentation of a bouquet of flowers in a vertical position and the preservation of this bouquet by introducing water through an orifice located at the upper part of the device.
  • the invention also aims to create stability for all kinds of bouquets.
  • the present invention furthermore describes a device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers making it possible to maintain 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 geometrical figure, a base element (13) corresponding to a geometrical figure having three or more branches of identical length which meet at the central axis (11) of the device and forming an identical angle with each other, the stems of the flowers connected by a link are stitched on the top (14) of the device, a sealed sheet may be placed under the base element, this sheet converging towards the central vertex of the device and is retained by a second fastener formed by a ribbon for holding the sealed sheet around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice located at the upper part of the device.
  • the top of the pyramidal geometrical figure may also include a V-shaped opening (15) for insertion of the link holding the stems of the flowers together.
  • the device may include a circular (16), square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, or trapezoidal base member attached to the base member (16).
  • the present invention describes a device for mounting bouquets by high efficiency machines.
  • This device serves for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers for maintaining the flower (s) at the central axis of the device comprising a flat circular base element in closed position, two half-cones (17) assembled with or without 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 portions (19) of the two half-cones (17) when the device is in the closed position, male (20) and female (21) closure means on the two half cones in the central zone of the cone (for example by clips), upper lamellae (22) at the top of the cone that adapt to the volume of the bouquet, a waterproof sheet placed under the base element, converging towards the top central portion of the device and retained by a ribbon holding the waterproof sheet (23) around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice (24) located at the upper part of the device.
  • This device can be made of thermoformed or injected recyclable plastic or water-resistant cardboard or any other material and may have openings in the lower part of the cone.
  • a third embodiment of the present invention further describes a device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers for maintaining the flower (s) at the central axis of the device comprising a FIG. conical geometry comprising at its base (25) a plurality of lower elongate members (26) joining the vertical central axis of the base, an intermediate portion consisting of a full slotted conical body (28) in its width and a conical collar (29) slit in its width and secured to the body of the device so that the two slots are superimposed to allow a better adaptation of the device to a large volume of flowers, an upper portion comprising a plurality of elongated upper lamellae (30) at the top of the cone joining the vertical central axis of said device, these upper lamellae can serve as retaining teeth for a link.
  • a fourth embodiment of the present invention describes a device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers for maintaining the flower / flowers at the central axis of the device representing a geometric figure conical member with or without a base member (34) having a raised rim (35) from whose perimeter a plurality extends of elongated elements (36) with a wide lower end (37) and narrow upper end (38) of more or less triangular shape, these elongated elements are integral with said rim (35) and rise in the direction of the central axis vertical of said base member, on these elongated members (36) are fixed in the upper part of the device two collars, the upper collar (39) having a lower perimeter of the lower collar (40) to allow a better stability of the device and a fixation envelopes that may contain water.
  • This device can be partially open if only the two collars have an opening or can be fully open if both collars have an opening (62) and also the raised rim (35) has an opening (61).
  • the device has a male fastener (41) and a female fastener (42).
  • the device can be composed of two half-cones (closing or opening in the direction of the height) having or not a base element.
  • the tabs (57 and 59) can be folded.
  • Most of the above embodiments may be surrounded by a waterproof sheet placed under the base member, converging towards the central vertex of the device and retained by a second fastener formed by a ribbon for holding the waterproof sheet around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice located at the upper part of the device.

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The support consists of a base (2) and an upright (1) made from one or more rigid rods to hole a bouquet of flowers with a tie (4) round their stems. The lower part of the stems is covered by a layer of an impermeable film material that is placed under the base and drawn up over the stems to be held in place by a second tie or ribbon, allowing the bouquet to be watered through a hole at the top. The base can be in any suitable shape and can have surface recesses for the ends of the stems. The upright rods can also be made with various cross-sections, with optional rings for the stems or fastenings for a handle or label.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour la présentation et la conservation de bouquets de fleurs ainsi qu'un dispositif pour l'emballage et la conservation de bouquets de fleurs.The present invention relates to a device for the presentation and preservation of bouquets of flowers and a device for the packaging and preservation of bouquets of flowers.

Le brevet EP 0828 446 décrit un dispositif pour la présentation de bouquets comportant un support repliable, une pluralité de lamelles, un lien enroulé autour des lamelles, une feuille étanche, une première fixation du dispositif et une deuxième fixation formée par un ruban.EP 0828 446 discloses a device for the presentation of bouquets comprising a folding support, a plurality of lamellae, a link wrapped around the lamellae, a sealing sheet, a first attachment of the device and a second fastening formed by a ribbon.

Le brevet EP 0881 167 divulgue un récipient pour bouquets de fleurs comprenant un élément de base circulaire à partir duquel s'étendent une pluralité d'éléments allongés.EP 0881 167 discloses a flower bouquets container comprising a circular base member from which a plurality of elongate members extend.

Le but de l'invention est la présentation rapide d'un bouquet de fleur en position verticale et la conservation de ce bouquet en introduisant de l'eau par un orifice situé à la partie supérieure du dispositif.The object of the invention is the rapid presentation of a bouquet of flowers in a vertical position and the preservation of this bouquet by introducing water through an orifice located at the upper part of the device.

L'invention a aussi pour but de créer une stabilité pour toutes sortes de bouquets.The invention also aims to create stability for all kinds of bouquets.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise en se référant aux figures suivantes :

  • La Fig 1 représente un premier mode de réalisation d'un dispositif à trois triangles rectangles identiques ou davantage, ayant comme côté commun l'axe central vertical du dispositif correspondant au coté de ces triangles portant l'angle droit.
  • La Fig 2 représente le dispositif de la fig 1 et comportant à son sommet une ouverture en forme de V.
  • La Fig 3 représente l'élément de base du mode de réalisation de la fig 1.
  • La Fig 4 représente le dispositif de la fig 1 dont l'élément de base est fixé sur une base circulaire.
  • La Fig 5 représente un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention avec deux demi-cônes en position ouverte reliés ou non par une charnière.
  • La Fig 6 représente le mode de réalisation de la fig 5 avec les deux demi-cônes en position semi-ouverte et assemblés par une charnière.
  • La Fig 7 représente le mode de réalisation de la fig 5 avec les deux demi-cônes en train d'être fermés.
  • La Fig 8 représente le mode de réalisation de la fig 5 où le dispositif des deux demi-cônes est fermé et contient un bouquet et est enveloppé par une feuille étanche.
  • La Fig 9 représente une figure géométrique conique comprenant à sa base une pluralité d'éléments allongés inférieurs, une partie intermédiaire munie d'un collier et des lamelles supérieures.
  • La Fig 10 représente un dispositif conique avec une ouverture totale.
  • La Fig 11 représente un dispositif conique avec une ouverture partielle, càd uniquement par ouverture des deux colliers.
  • La Fig 12 représente un dispositif composé d'un demi cône avec des moyens de fermeture mâle.
  • - La Fig 13 représente un dispositif composé d'un demi cône avec des moyens de fermeture femelle.
  • La Fig 14 représente le support extérieur à plat.
  • La Fig 15 représente le support extérieur monté.
  • La Fig 16 représente la poche étanche.
  • La Fig 17 représente la poche étanche.
  • La Fig 18 représente le dispositif final avec les deux languettes rabattues.
  • La Fig 19 représente le dispositif final avec une seule languette rabattue.
The present invention will be better understood with reference to the following figures:
  • FIG. 1 represents a first 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 bearing the right angle.
  • Fig 2 shows the device of Fig 1 and having at its apex a V-shaped opening.
  • Fig. 3 shows the basic element of the embodiment of Fig. 1.
  • Fig 4 shows the device of Fig 1 whose base element is fixed on a circular base.
  • FIG. 5 represents a second embodiment of the invention with two half-cones in the open position connected or not by a hinge.
  • Fig 6 shows the embodiment of Fig 5 with the two half-cones semi-open position and assembled by a hinge.
  • Fig. 7 shows the embodiment of Fig. 5 with the two half-cones being closed.
  • Fig 8 shows the embodiment of Fig 5 where the device of the two half-cones is closed and contains a bouquet and is enveloped by a waterproof sheet.
  • Fig 9 shows a conical geometric figure comprising at its base a plurality of lower elongate members, an intermediate portion provided with a collar and upper lamellae.
  • Fig. 10 shows a conical device with full opening.
  • Fig 11 shows a conical device with a partial opening, ie only by opening the two collars.
  • Fig 12 shows a device consisting of a half cone with male closure means.
  • - Fig 13 shows a device consisting of a half cone with female closure means.
  • Fig 14 shows the outer support flat.
  • Fig. 15 shows the mounted external support.
  • Fig 16 shows the sealed pouch.
  • Fig 17 shows the sealed pouch.
  • Fig 18 shows the final device with the two tabs folded.
  • Fig 19 shows the final device with a single tab folded.

L'invention peut couvrir plusieurs modes de réalisation qui sont présentés ci-dessous :

  • Les tiges de fleurs peuvent être maintenues dans l'eau pendant tout le procédé de montage.
The invention can cover several embodiments which are presented below:
  • The flower stems can be kept in the water during the entire assembly process.

Premier mode de réalisation :First embodiment:

Dans les figures 1 à 4 la présente invention décrit en outre un dispositif pour la présentation et la conservation de bouquets individuels de fleurs permettant le maintien de la/des fleurs au niveau de l'axe central du dispositif comportant trois triangles rectangles (10) identiques ou davantage ayant comme côté commun l'axe central vertical (11) du dispositif et l'angle droit de ces triangles, formant ainsi une figure géométrique pyramidale, un élément de base (13) correspondant à une figure géométrique ayant trois branches ou davantage de longueur identique qui se rejoignent à l'axe central (11) du dispositif et formant un angle identique entre eux, les tiges des fleurs reliées par un lien viennent se piquer sur le sommet (14) du dispositif, une feuille étanche peut être placée sous l'élément de base, cette feuille convergeant vers le sommet central du dispositif et est retenue par une deuxième fixation formée par un ruban pour maintenir la feuille étanche autour du bouquet, l'ensemble étant agencé pour permettre l'introduction d'eau par un orifice situé à la partie supérieure du dispositif. Le sommet de la figure géométrique pyramidale peut aussi comporter une ouverture en forme de V (15) permettant l'insertion du lien retenant les tiges des fleurs ensembles. Le dispositif peut comprendre un élément de base circulaire (16), carré, rectangulaire, triangulaire, polygonale, ou trapézoïdale fixé à l'élément de base (16).In FIGS. 1 to 4, the present invention furthermore describes a device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers making it possible to maintain 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 geometrical figure, a base element (13) corresponding to a geometrical figure having three or more branches of identical length which meet at the central axis (11) of the device and forming an identical angle with each other, the stems of the flowers connected by a link are stitched on the top (14) of the device, a sealed sheet may be placed under the base element, this sheet converging towards the central vertex of the device and is retained by a second fastener formed by a ribbon for holding the sealed sheet around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice located at the upper part of the device. The top of the pyramidal geometrical figure may also include a V-shaped opening (15) for insertion of the link holding the stems of the flowers together. The device may include a circular (16), square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal, or trapezoidal base member attached to the base member (16).

Deuxième mode de réalisation :Second embodiment:

Dans Les figures 5 à 8 la présente invention décrit un dispositif pour permettre le montage de bouquets par des machines à rendement élevé. Ce dispositif sert à la présentation et à la conservation de bouquets individuels de fleurs permettant le maintien de la/des fleurs au niveau de l'axe central du dispositif comportant un élément de base circulaire plat en position fermée, deux demi-cônes (17) assemblés avec ou sans charnière ou avec un pli, cette charnière ou ce pli représentant le diamètre de l'él.ément de base. Le dispositif comporte un corps conique correspondant à la juxtaposition de deux parties plates (19) des deux demi-cônes (17) lorsque le dispositif est en position fermée, un moyen de fermeture mâle (20) et femelle (21) sur les deux demi-cônes dans la zone centrale du cône (par exemple par des clips), des lamelles supérieures (22) au sommet du cône qui s'adaptent au volume du bouquet, une feuille étanche placée sous l'élément de base, convergeant vers le sommet central du dispositif et retenue par un ruban maintenant la feuille étanche (23) autour du bouquet, l'ensemble étant agencé pour permettre l'introduction d'eau par un orifice (24) situé à la partie supérieure du dispositif. Ce dispositif peut être réalisé en matière plastique recyclable thermoformée ou injectée ou en carton résistant à l'eau ou en tout autre matériau et peut avoir des ouvertures dans la partie inférieure du cône.In Figures 5 to 8 the present invention describes a device for mounting bouquets by high efficiency machines. This device serves for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers for maintaining the flower (s) at the central axis of the device comprising a flat circular base element in closed position, two half-cones (17) assembled with or without 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 portions (19) of the two half-cones (17) when the device is in the closed position, male (20) and female (21) closure means on the two half cones in the central zone of the cone (for example by clips), upper lamellae (22) at the top of the cone that adapt to the volume of the bouquet, a waterproof sheet placed under the base element, converging towards the top central portion of the device and retained by a ribbon holding the waterproof sheet (23) around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice (24) located at the upper part of the device. This device can be made of thermoformed or injected recyclable plastic or water-resistant cardboard or any other material and may have openings in the lower part of the cone.

troisième mode de réalisation :third embodiment:

Dans la fig 9 un troisième mode de réalisation de la présente invention décrit encore un dispositif pour la présentation et la conservation de bouquets individuels de fleurs permettant le maintien de la/des fleurs au niveau de l'axé central du dispositif comprenant une figure géométrique conique comprenant à sa base (25) une pluralité d'éléments allongés inférieurs (26) rejoignant l'axe central vertical de la base, une partie intermédiaire constituée d'un corps conique plein fendu (28) dans sa largeur et d'un collier conique (29) fendu dans sa largeur et solidaire du corps du dispositif de sorte que les deux fentes sont superposées pour permettre une meilleure adaptation du dispositif à un gros volume de fleurs, une partie supérieure comprenant une pluralité de lamelles supérieures allongées (30) au sommet du cône rejoignant l'axe central vertical dudit dispositif, ces lamelles supérieures peuvent servir de dents de retenue pour un lien.In FIG. 9, a third embodiment of the present invention further describes a device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers for maintaining the flower (s) at the central axis of the device comprising a FIG. conical geometry comprising at its base (25) a plurality of lower elongate members (26) joining the vertical central axis of the base, an intermediate portion consisting of a full slotted conical body (28) in its width and a conical collar (29) slit in its width and secured to the body of the device so that the two slots are superimposed to allow a better adaptation of the device to a large volume of flowers, an upper portion comprising a plurality of elongated upper lamellae (30) at the top of the cone joining the vertical central axis of said device, these upper lamellae can serve as retaining teeth for a link.

quatrième mode de réalisation :fourth embodiment:

Dans les fig 10 à 13 un quatrième mode de réalisation de la présente invention décrit un dispositif pour la présentation et la conservation de bouquets individuels de fleurs permettant le maintien de la/des fleurs au niveau de l'axe central du dispositif représentant une figure géométrique conique comportant ou non un élément de base (34) ayant un rebord surélevé (35) à partir du périmètre duquel s'étendent une pluralité d'éléments allongés (36) à extrémité inférieure large (37) et à extrémité supérieure étroite (38) de forme plus ou moins triangulaire, ces éléments allongés sont solidaires dudit rebord (35) et s'élèvent en direction de l'axe central vertical dudit élément de base, sur ces éléments allongés (36) sont fixés dans la partie supérieure du dispositif deux colliers, le collier supérieur (39) ayant un périmètre inférieur au collier inférieur (40) pour permettre une meilleure stabilité du dispositif et une fixation d'enveloppes pouvant contenir de l'eau. Ce dispositif peut être ouvert partiellement si uniquement les deux colliers possèdent une ouverture ou peut être ouvert totalement si à la fois les deux colliers possèdent une ouverture (62) et aussi le rebord surélevé (35) possède une ouverture (61). Le dispositif possède une fixation mâle (41) et une fixation femelle (42). Le dispositif peut être composé de deux demi-cônes (se fermant ou s'ouvrant dans le sens de la hauteur) possédant ou non un élément de base.In Figures 10 to 13 a fourth embodiment of the present invention describes a device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers for maintaining the flower / flowers at the central axis of the device representing a geometric figure conical member with or without a base member (34) having a raised rim (35) from whose perimeter a plurality extends of elongated elements (36) with a wide lower end (37) and narrow upper end (38) of more or less triangular shape, these elongated elements are integral with said rim (35) and rise in the direction of the central axis vertical of said base member, on these elongated members (36) are fixed in the upper part of the device two collars, the upper collar (39) having a lower perimeter of the lower collar (40) to allow a better stability of the device and a fixation envelopes that may contain water. This device can be partially open if only the two collars have an opening or can be fully open if both collars have an opening (62) and also the raised rim (35) has an opening (61). The device has a male fastener (41) and a female fastener (42). The device can be composed of two half-cones (closing or opening in the direction of the height) having or not a base element.

cinquième mode de réalisation :fifth embodiment:

Dans les fig 14 à 19 un cinquième mode de réalisation de la présente invention concerne un dispositif pour la présentation et la conservation de bouquets individuels de fleurs permettant le maintien de la/des fleurs au niveau de l'axe central du dispositif constitué de la juxtaposition de deux supports:

  • un support extérieur (54) de forme conique possédant un élément de base, des attaches mâles (55) et femelles (56) sur la paroi du cône, deux languettes (57) dans la partie supérieure du cône,
  • une poche étanche (58) ayant deux languettes (59) munies d'ouvertures (60) dans sa partie supérieure, la poche (58) se glisse à l'intérieur du support conique (54) et s'attache à celui ci par la pénétration des deux languettes (57) du support extérieur dans les deux ouvertures (60) de la poche (58).
In FIGS. 14 to 19, a fifth embodiment of the present invention relates to a device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers making it possible to maintain the flower (s) at the level of the central axis of the device constituted by the juxtaposition two supports:
  • a conical shaped outer support (54) having a base member, male (55) and female (56) fasteners on the wall of the cone, two tabs (57) in the upper portion of the cone,
  • a sealed bag (58) having two tabs (59) with openings (60) in its upper part, the bag (58) slides inside the conical support (54) and attaches thereto by the penetration of the two tabs (57) of the outer support into the two openings (60) of the pocket (58).

Les languettes (57 et 59) peuvent être rabattables.The tabs (57 and 59) can be folded.

La plupart des modes de réalisation ci-dessus peuvent être entourés par une feuille étanche placée sous l'élément de base, convergeant vers le sommet central du dispositif et retenue par une deuxième fixation formée par un ruban pour maintenir la feuille étanche autour du bouquet, l'ensemble étant agencé pour permettre l'introduction d'eau par un orifice situé à la partie supérieure du dispositif.Most of the above embodiments may be surrounded by a waterproof sheet placed under the base member, converging towards the central vertex of the device and retained by a second fastener formed by a ribbon for holding the waterproof sheet around the bouquet, the assembly being arranged to allow the introduction of water through an orifice located at the upper part of the device.

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  1. A device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the flowers to be held at the level of the central vertical axis of the device characterized in that the device comprises:
    Three identical right triangles (10) having as a common side the central vertical axis (11) of the device that is also the right angle side (10) of the triangles, therefore forming a geometrically pyramidal figure,
    A base element (13) corresponding to a geometric figure having three sides with identical lengths that meet at the central axis of the device (11) and having an identical angle between them,
    A watertight sheet placed under the base element (13), converging towards the central top (14) of the device and held by a second connection formed by a ribbon to hold the watertight sheet around the bouquet, the arrangement being put together to allow the introduction of water through an opening situated at the upper part of the device.
  2. The device according to claim 1 having more than three identical right triangles.
  3. The device according to claim 1 having a base element (13) corresponding to a geometric figure having more than three sides of identical lengths that meet at the central axis of the device (11).
  4. The device according to claim 1 in which the top (14) of the geometrically pyramidal figure comprises a V-shaped opening (15) allowing the insertion of the connection holding the stems of the flowers together.
  5. The device according to claim 1 comprising a circular (16), square, rectangular, triangular, polygonal or trapezoidal base element.
  6. The device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the flowers to be held at the level of the central vertical axis of the device having a flat circular base element in a closed position characterized in that the device comprises:
    Two half-cones (17) assembled in their base by a hinge or a fold (18), this hinge or fold representing the diameter of the base element,
    A cone-shaped body corresponding to the juxtaposition of two flat parts (19) of the two half-cones when the device is in the closed position,
    A male (20) and female (21) closing means for the two half-cones,
    Upper tabs (22) at the top of the cone,
    A watertight sheet (23) placed under the base element, converging toward the central top of the device and held by a ribbon to hold the watertight sheet (23) around the bouquet, the arrangement being put together to allow the introduction of water through an opening (24) situated at the upper part of the device.
  7. The device according to claim 6 in which the upper tabs (22) at the top of the cone may be used as holding teeth for a connector.
  8. The device according to claim 6, which may be made of recyclable thermoformed or injected plastic material or of water-resistant cardboard.
  9. The device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the flowers to be held at the level of the central vertical axis of the device characterized in that the device is comprised of:
    A conical geometric figure comprising at its base a plurality of lower elongated elements (26) meeting at the central vertical axis of the base and holding the device in a vertical position,
    An intermediate part (27) comprised of a solid conical body that is slit (28) widthwise and a conical collar (29) that is slit widthwise and is integral with the body of the device in such a way that the two slits are stacked to allow better adaptation of the device to a large volume of flowers,
    An upper part comprising a plurality of upper elongated elements (30) extending in the direction of the central vertical axis of said device.
  10. The device according to claim 9 in which the upper tabs (30) at the top of the cone may be used as holding teeth for a connector.
  11. The device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the flowers to be held at the level of the central vertical axis of the device characterized in that the device is comprised of a conical geometric figure,
    A raised rim (35) around the perimeter from which a plurality of elongated elements (36) extend at the wide lower extremity (37) and at the narrow upper extremity (38), these elongated elements are integral with the rim (35) and extend in the direction of the central vertical axis of said base element,
    Two collars fixed on these elongated elements in the upper part of the device, the upper collar (40) having a smaller perimeter than the lower collar (39).
  12. The device according to claim 11 characterized by a partial opening (62) if the two collars have an opening.
  13. The device according to claim 11 characterized by a complete opening if the two collars and the raised rim (35) have an opening.
  14. The device according to claim 11 characterized in that a male fixation (41) and a female fixation (42) exist.
  15. The device according to claim 13 characterized in that the device is comprised of two half-cones having a base element.
  16. The device for the presentation and preservation of individual bouquets of flowers allowing the flowers to be held at the level of the central vertical axis of the device characterized in that the device is comprised of the juxtaposition of two supports:
    A conical shaped support (54) having a base element, male (55) and female (56) connections on the wall of the cone, two tabs (57) in the upper part of the cone,
    A watertight pocket (58) having two tabs (59) equipped with openings (60) in its upper part, the pocket (58) adapted for sliding inside the conical support (54) and attaching to the support by the penetration of the two tabs (57) of the conical support into the two openings (60) of the pocket (58).
  17. The device according to claim 16 characterized in that the tabs (57, 59) can fold back.
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