EP4144261A1 - Dispositif pliable de composition de fleurs pour un vase - Google Patents

Dispositif pliable de composition de fleurs pour un vase Download PDF

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EP4144261A1
EP4144261A1 EP22020423.4A EP22020423A EP4144261A1 EP 4144261 A1 EP4144261 A1 EP 4144261A1 EP 22020423 A EP22020423 A EP 22020423A EP 4144261 A1 EP4144261 A1 EP 4144261A1
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arranging device
flower arranging
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vase
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Lindsey Dellinger
Dondi Richardson
Amy Steidl Olson
Eric Erwin
Brett Kincaid
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FLORACRAFT CORP
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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 disclosure generally relates to the display of flowers. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a flower arranging device that can be used for the display of flowers within a vase or the like.
  • cut flowers and other related plants are may be displayed with a vase.
  • the cut flowers and other related plants are placed in the vase and an ability to arrange the cut flowers is limited by the size of the vase opening and general skill of the person using the vase.
  • a vase covering grid for the holding of floral arrangements.
  • Such a known floral grid generally includes a circular cardboard or plastic disc approximately the size of the top surface of a vase and having a plurality of circular or square apertures.
  • the grid is generally may be attached to the vase by an adhesive.
  • the present teachings provide a flower arranging device for a vase or the like that does not need to be secured to the vase and may be used in vases of various sizes.
  • the present teachings provides a flower arranging device including a plurality of first segment and a plurality of second segments defining an arc shape. Adjacent first segments are spaced apart by second segments.
  • the flower arranging device is foldable from a flat condition to a use condition for insertion into a vase.
  • Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled in the art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples of specific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not be employed, that the example embodiment should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Well-known processes, well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are not described herein in detail.
  • FIG. 1-7 a flower arranging device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference character 10.
  • the flower arranging device 10 is shown in Figure 1 in a first orientation or use orientation ready for insertion into a vase and receipt of cut flowers, for example.
  • Figures 2-6 illustrate flower arranging device 10 in second orientation or flat orientation prior to being folded for use, the flat orientation being particularly useful for shipping or retail sale.
  • the flower arranging device 10 may be stamped or otherwise cut from cardboard or other suitable material.
  • the flower arranging device 10 is shown to include a repeating pattern of first segments 12 spaced apart and connected by second segments 14. In the second or flat orientation, the pattern may define an arc shaped device that extends 180 degrees or approximately 180 degrees. It will be understood, however, that the flower arranging device may extend a greater or lesser amount of degrees within the scope of the present teachings. Preferably, the flower arranging device extends through at least 135 degrees and 225 degrees.
  • the flower arranging device 10 includes at least 2 first segments 12 and at least 2 second segments 14. More preferably, the flower arranging device 10 includes at least 3 first segments 12 and at least 3 second segments 14. In the particular embodiment illustrated, the flower arranging device 10 includes 3 first segments 12 and 3 second segments 14. It will be understood that a greater or lesser number of first segments 12 and second segments 14 may be included within the scope of the present teaching.
  • the first segments 12 are identical to one other.
  • the second segments 14 are identical to one another but distinct from the first segment 12.
  • the flower arranging device 10 may include a first segment 12. At the opposite end of the arc shape, the flower arranging device 10 may include a second segment.
  • each first segment 12 may include first and second portions 12A and 12B that are mirror images of one another about a first radially extending central fold line 12C. Additionally, each first segment 12 may define a pair of hooks 12D for engaging a rim of a vase.
  • Each second segment 14 may similarly include first and second portions 14A and 14B that are mirror images of each other about a second radially extending fold line 14C. Adjacent first and second segments 12 and 14 are connected by further fold lines 16. The further fold lines 16 between adjacent first and second segments 12 and 14 collectively define a first plurality of fold lines.
  • the fold lines 12C of the first segments 12 and the fold lines 14C of the second segments 14 collectively define a second plurality of fold lines.
  • the arc shape of the flower arranging device 10 has an imaginary center of curvature and the fold lines 12C, 14C and 16 radially extending through the imaginary center of curvature.
  • the flower arranging device 10 is planar in shape.
  • the flower arranging device 10 may be transitioned to the first orientation or use orientation of Figure 1 by folding each of the first and second segments 12 and 14 about the respective fold line 12C and 14C such that the first segment 12 at one end of the flower arranging device 10 is brought into contact with the second segment 14 at the second end of the flower arranging device 10.
  • the flower arranging device 10 has a closed shape with a continuous perimeter.
  • the first and second segments 12 and 14 may be each folded about their respective fold lines 12C and 14C to define angles between the respective first and second portions 12A and 12B, 14A and 14B.
  • the flower arranging device 10 may be folded at the further fold lines 16 between the adjacent first and second segments 12 and 14 to define angles therebetween.
  • the fold lines 12C and 14C of the first and second segments 12 and 14, respectively are positioned radially inward relative to the fold lines 16 between adjacent first and second segments 12 and 14.
  • the ends of the arc-shaped flower arranging device 10 may be adhesively secured to one another or attached to one another in any manner well known in the art.
  • FIG. 8 another flower arranging device constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention is illustrated and generally identified at reference character 100. Given the similarities between the flower arranging device 100 and flower arranging device 10, like reference characters have been used throughout the drawings.
  • the flower arranging device 100 of Figure 8 shows alternative attachment of the ends of the arc-shaped flower arranging device 100 with one end defining a hook 102 adapted to pass through a slot 104 in the opposite end.

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FR2841114B1 (fr) * 2002-06-20 2004-09-24 Christian Picory Dispositif pour l'amplification du volume de la hampe d'un bouquet de fleurs
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FR2740433A1 (fr) * 1995-10-25 1997-04-30 Pyrenees Carton Emballage transformable pour un objet de forme assimilable a un cone, notamment un bouquet
FR2841114B1 (fr) * 2002-06-20 2004-09-24 Christian Picory Dispositif pour l'amplification du volume de la hampe d'un bouquet de fleurs
US20050144841A1 (en) * 2002-07-16 2005-07-07 Birgit Hjorth Vase

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