US3906666A - Multi-unit flora display assembly - Google Patents

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US3906666A
US3906666A US492805A US49280574A US3906666A US 3906666 A US3906666 A US 3906666A US 492805 A US492805 A US 492805A US 49280574 A US49280574 A US 49280574A US 3906666 A US3906666 A US 3906666A
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Robert H C M Daenen
Coster Pieter K J De
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Priority to ZA00753608A priority patent/ZA753608B/xx
Priority to CH727575A priority patent/CH594391A5/xx
Priority to AR259126A priority patent/AR203434A1/es
Priority to FR7518764A priority patent/FR2280313A1/fr
Priority to GB26190/75A priority patent/GB1489844A/en
Priority to JP50077474A priority patent/JPS5145256B2/ja
Priority to DE19752528708 priority patent/DE2528708C3/de
Priority to NO752400A priority patent/NO138614C/no
Priority to AT514675A priority patent/AT338029B/de
Priority to NL7508537.A priority patent/NL162290C/xx
Priority to BE158572A priority patent/BE831688A/xx
Priority to PL1975182303A priority patent/PL104037B1/pl
Priority to BR7504811*A priority patent/BR7504811A/pt
Priority to IT25845/75A priority patent/IT1040172B/it
Priority to DK341275AA priority patent/DK140333B/da
Priority to FI752150A priority patent/FI59010C/fi
Priority to SE7508574A priority patent/SE425625B/xx
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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
    • 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
    • A47G7/03—Needle cushions or needle plates for supporting flowers in pots or vases

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  • I ABSTRACT A versatile interchangeable bowl, removable vase and closure member ensemble for displaying flora.
  • the bowl is provided with an open grill in its bottom and includes concentric upper and lower ring flanges.
  • the closure member is adapted to sealingly engage the lower flange to provide a shallow receptacle for the display of flower buds, short-stemmed flora or the like.
  • the top portion of the vase is also adapted to engage the bottom flange of the bowl to provide a fluted decorative structure for displaying long-stem flowers.
  • the bottom portion of the vase is adapted for engagement with the upper flange of the bowl so that an attractive display receptacle is provided for both long and short-stem flowers.
  • the present invention is related to a structure for holding flora orthe like, and, more particularly, to a versatile multi-unit flora display assembly.
  • U.S. Pat. No. 3,183,624 discloses a floral arranger having a large bottom tray portion into which may be fitted a large vase portion either along or in combination with a small vase portion.
  • the U.S. patent lacks a certain amount of versatility in that the tray portion is not provided with a means for engagement with the top of the vases and therefore, must always be located in the lowermost position of the ensemble. Also additionally, the
  • the present invention provides a three unit ensemble each unit of which may be combined in various ways to form a highly versatile assembly uniquely adapted to display all types of fresh and dry flowers, other types of flora, flower buds or any other type of ornament.
  • the ensemble comprises a bowl having on its bottom wall upper and lower ring flanges concentric with a central opening. The opening extends through the bottom of the bowl and is covered with an open mesh grid to facilitate the arrangement and positioning of flora contained therein.
  • the ensemble further includes a vase having a top portion which is adapted to engage the lower ring flange of the bowl so that the bowl may be positioned in an upper position on top of the vase.
  • the top portion of the base is flared outwardly in matching conformity to the inwardly tapering bottom side walls of the bowl such that a smooth transition results when the bowl and vase are engaged.
  • the bottom of the vase is recessed so that it may engage the upper flanges of the bowl and be positioned within the bowl for another variation.
  • the third part of the ensemble is a closure member having a U-shaped annular sealing portion for engagement with the lower flange of the bowl.
  • the closure has on its top surface a plurality of projections to facilitate the arrangement of flowers or the like.
  • a unique advantage of the present invention is that it allows the association of different groups of plants or flowers into one attractive display.
  • the different flora may be presented either in an upper position when the bowl is placed on top of the vase or in a lower position when the vase is placed within the bowl.
  • the stems of flora may extend through the central bowl opening and be positioned by the grid contained therein.
  • the ensemble is simple to use yet provides an adaptable means for presenting flowers in a variable manner to enhance the most attractive aspects of each different type of bud, flower or the like.
  • FIG. I is an exploded elevational view of the multiunit flora display assembly of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is an assembled view of the units shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a verticle cross-section taken along the line 3-3 of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a reduced scale bottom plan view of FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 5 is an elevational view of the bowl and vase of FIG. 1 with the bowl engaged to the top of the vase;
  • FIG. 6 is a broken-away cross-section view of the connection between the bowl and vase taken along line 66 of FIG. 5;
  • FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the closure member shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the bowl of FIG. I.
  • FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the bowl of FIG. 8.
  • FIG. 1 shows each of the separate individual components of the present invention.
  • the engagement of each to form one version of a flora display ensemble is depicted in FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the bowl 14 is engaged at its bottom with closure member 18 and vase 10 is connected to the interior of the bowl.
  • the planar bottom wall 13 of the bowl is provided with an integral upper ring flange 15 and an integral lower ring flange 17.
  • the upper ring flange is positioned concentric with the side walls 22 of the bowl and is provided with a central opening 25 having an open mesh grill 24 extending thereacross.
  • the grill is provided with open spaces 26 for the insertion and relative positioning of flower stems.
  • the lower ring flange is concentric with the bowl opening and is outwardly offset from the upper flange. It extends downwardly in a generally perpendicular direction from bottom wall 13.
  • the lower portion 19 of said flange is slightly flared outwardly to facilitate engagement with the U-shaped sealing portion 20 of the closure member.
  • the closure member 18 presents a top surface having a lowered generally horizontal planar central area 28 and a large number of upstanding projections or spikes 30 symmetrically spaced thereabout.
  • the closure member is provided with a continuous flat outer rim 32 about its entire circumference which extends vertically with respect to the central area 28. Extending inwardly from the rim is a generally flat horizontal annular ridge 34 which merges radially inwardly into an annular recess or channel 20.
  • the recess is generally U-shaped in cross-section and is concentric with the outer ring 32 and ridge 34.
  • the U-shape presents a top opening 36 for frictional engagement with lower flange 17.
  • the outer wall portion 20a, adjacent ridge 34 is vertically longer than the inner wall 20b which merges into the central area 28.
  • the difference in height, in part may be caused by the ridge 34 being at a higher level relative to the central area 28.
  • the advantageous effect is to make opening 36 more accessible for insertion of lower flange portion 19 during assembly of the units.
  • each of the component parts of the present invention are preferably made of resilient plastic material providing for a firm snap-on frictional engagement with one another.
  • the side walls 22 of the bowl converge downwardly and inwardly at 38 and terminate in a downwardly projecting protuberance 40 having a flat mating surface 42.
  • the protuberance and mating surface present a circular configuration about the outside lower portion of the bowl as shown best in FIG. 8.
  • the circular configuration is concentric with the ring flanges 17, 19 and is of the same diameter as the top edge 40 of vase for a purpose to be hereinafter described.
  • the vase is positioned within the bowl by frictional engagement of upper flange with the downwardly extending lower side wall portion 46 of the vase.
  • the inner surfaces of the lower side wall portion contain a series of ribs 48 at spaced intervals thereabout. These ribs contact the outer surfaces of flange l5 and allow ease of engagement and disengagement with the vase.
  • the side walls 52 of the vase are slightly flared outwardly from the base 44 and extend into a fluted top portion 53.
  • the top portion terminates into the aforementioned flat top edge 50 and includes an annular inner ridge 54 having an undercut portion 56.
  • the undercut portion 56 frictionally engages the flared portion 19 of the flange ring 17. In this combination the closure member would not be utilized.
  • long-stemmed flowers may be inserted through the open areas 26 of grill 24 in a manner to achieve an attractive floral arrangement.
  • the relatively large flat bottom wall portion 13 of the bowl there is ample space for the placement of short-stemmed flowers, buds, wreath materials, or the like.
  • the upstanding annular ring flange l5 constructed integral with the bottom portion 13, it is possible that fluids may be contained within the lower region of the bowl for floating flower buds.
  • the bottom 44 of the vase is also integral with the side walls 52 such that fluids may be held therein to prolong the freshness of flowers.
  • the vase portion may be utilized by itself and the bowl may be utilized either alone or in combination with the closure member such that the entire bowl area can be sealed in a fluid tight manner.
  • the bowl is used with the closure member, one would have the advantage of utilizing both the grid 24 and projections 30 for arranging flora or the like.
  • a floral arranger comprising:
  • a bowl having a sidewall and being alternately positionable upon or under a vase and having an opening in the bottom wall thereof, said opening being bounded by an upper flange member integral with said bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom and a lower flange member extending downwardly from said bottom wall;
  • a vase having a recessed base and an integral sidewall, said sidewall including a lower portion releasably engaged with said upper flange member.
  • a floral arranger according to claim 1 including an imperforate closure member engaged with said lower flange member and extending across said bottom wall opening.
  • a floral arranger according to claim 1 wherein the opening of said bowl is covered with an open mesh grid comprising a plurality of ribs extending thereacross.
  • a floral arranger according to claim 1 wherein said top portion of the sidewall of said vase terminates in a flat horizontal top edge and includes an inner annular undercut portion located below said edge for releasable engagement with said lower flange member.
  • said bowl includes a vertical sidewall extending upwardly to a terminal upper edge lying in a plane located above said upper flange and said sidewall extending downwardly and inwardly to a horizontal flat annular base.
  • a floral arranger according to claim 7 wherein the outer surface of said bowl sidewall includes an annular projection having a downwardly facing flat surface adapted to mate with the horizontal edge of the side wall top portion of said vase.

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US492805A US3906666A (en) 1974-07-29 1974-07-29 Multi-unit flora display assembly
CA228,232A CA1031737A (en) 1974-07-29 1975-06-02 Multi-unit flora display assembly
ZA00753608A ZA753608B (en) 1974-07-29 1975-06-04 Multi-unit flora display assembly
IE1253/75A IE41076B1 (en) 1974-07-29 1975-06-04 Improvements in or relating to a structure for supporting flora
CH727575A CH594391A5 (xx) 1974-07-29 1975-06-05
AR259126A AR203434A1 (es) 1974-07-29 1975-06-09 Dispositivo para el arreglo de flores
FR7518764A FR2280313A1 (fr) 1974-07-29 1975-06-16 Assemblage de presentation florale multiple
GB26190/75A GB1489844A (en) 1974-07-29 1975-06-19 Structure for supporting flora
JP50077474A JPS5145256B2 (xx) 1974-07-29 1975-06-23
DE19752528708 DE2528708C3 (de) 1974-07-29 1975-06-27 Mehrteilige Blumenvase o.dgl
NO752400A NO138614C (no) 1974-07-29 1975-07-01 Blomsterstand.
AT514675A AT338029B (de) 1974-07-29 1975-07-03 Halterung fur blumen od.dgl.
NL7508537.A NL162290C (nl) 1974-07-29 1975-07-17 Bloemschikinrichting.
BE158572A BE831688A (fr) 1974-07-29 1975-07-24 Assemblage de presentation florale en plusieurs parties
PL1975182303A PL104037B1 (pl) 1974-07-29 1975-07-26 Wieloczesciowy wazon do ukladania kwiatow
IT25845/75A IT1040172B (it) 1974-07-29 1975-07-28 Assieme a piu unita per l esposi zione di flora
DK341275AA DK140333B (da) 1974-07-29 1975-07-28 Aggregat til udstilling af blomster.
FI752150A FI59010C (fi) 1974-07-29 1975-07-28 Flerdelat uppsaettningsarrangemang foer vaexter
BR7504811*A BR7504811A (pt) 1974-07-29 1975-07-28 Conjunto expositor de flores,de unidades multiplas
SE7508574A SE425625B (sv) 1974-07-29 1975-07-28 I flera delar utford blomhallare
ES1975214296U ES214296Y (es) 1974-07-29 1975-07-29 Recipiente para flores.
HK286/78A HK28678A (en) 1974-07-29 1978-06-08 Improvements in or relating to a structure for supporting flora
MY291/78A MY7800291A (en) 1974-07-29 1978-12-30 Improvements in or relating to a structure for supporting flora

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US7303493B1 (en) * 2005-10-11 2007-12-04 Ehresman Dennis D Golf tee support
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US5481826A (en) * 1994-12-05 1996-01-09 Contico International, Inc. Self-watering planter with convertible base
GB2362569A (en) * 2000-05-25 2001-11-28 Virginia Catherine Bliss A flower holder
US7303493B1 (en) * 2005-10-11 2007-12-04 Ehresman Dennis D Golf tee support
US8943657B1 (en) * 2013-12-04 2015-02-03 Mark L Perry Flower pot urn and urn combination for cremation remains
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PL104037B1 (pl) 1979-07-31
FI59010B (fi) 1981-02-27
GB1489844A (en) 1977-10-26
FR2280313B1 (xx) 1978-02-03
DK140333B (da) 1979-08-06
HK28678A (en) 1978-06-16
ES214296Y (es) 1976-12-01
SE425625B (sv) 1982-10-25
NO752400L (xx) 1976-01-30
FI752150A (xx) 1976-01-30
BE831688A (fr) 1975-11-17
DE2528708A1 (de) 1976-02-19
ATA514675A (de) 1976-11-15
AR203434A1 (es) 1975-09-08
MY7800291A (en) 1978-12-31
CA1031737A (en) 1978-05-23
FR2280313A1 (fr) 1976-02-27
NO138614C (no) 1978-10-11
BR7504811A (pt) 1976-07-06
CH594391A5 (xx) 1978-01-13
IE41076B1 (en) 1979-10-10
JPS5119669A (xx) 1976-02-17
NL162290B (nl) 1979-11-15
FI59010C (fi) 1981-06-10
ZA753608B (en) 1976-05-26
ES214296U (es) 1976-07-01
NO138614B (no) 1978-07-03
NL7508537A (nl) 1976-02-02
IT1040172B (it) 1979-12-20
NL162290C (nl) 1980-04-15
DK341275A (xx) 1976-01-30

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