| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 047410010 | FLOWER HOLDER | 54 |
| 20080209801 | Decorative sleeve cover for a floral grouping having a matte or textured finish on a surface thereof - A flexible sleeve disposable about at least a portion of a flower pot or floral grouping is formed of a flexible polymeric material having at least a portion of one surface thereof modified to provide a textured or matte finish to the flexible sleeve. The flexible sleeve may also be provided with perforations at preselected areas for removing an upper portion of the flexible sleeve from a lower portion thereof. Methods for wrapping a floral grouping or packaging a plant using the flexible sleeve are also described. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080244968 | Vase for Use with Food Products and Decorating Method - Vase apparatus and decorating methods for associating flowers, and other decorative items with cakes and other food products are described. Vase embodiments include a water-holding reservoir having a bottom wall, an upright rim, and plural flower-stem-receiving wells. Each well is defined by at least one well wall depending from the bottom wall and has a top opening capable of receiving water from the reservoir. Vase embodiments may include a reservoir of various shapes and sizes. Vases may be placed on a cake or other food product permitting the cake or food product to be attractively and easily decorated. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080282608 | Device For Use In Flower Arranging - A device for use in flower arranging is disclosed. The device can be used to facilitate manufacture of bouquets that have the appearance of a tied bouquet. The device comprises a body having a first aperture ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090019764 | Method of containing a floral grouping or potted plant - A method of containing a floral grouping or potted plant in a sleeve is disclosed. The sleeve has first and second panels, and at least a portion of at least one of the first and second panels is constructed of at least two layers of material. At least a portion of the at least two layers of material may be connected. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090049743 | Two Sided Reversible Vase - A flower arranging vase for displaying a single stem flower extending out one direction of the vase, or by turning the vase over one-hundred-and-eighty degrees displaying multiple stems of an entire bunch of flowers extending out the other end of the vase. The two-sided reversible vase is achieved through two separate compartments for containing water. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090049744 | Flower Support With Stem Protection - A flower support for long-stemmed flowers comprises an elongated support part as well as series of hook means in which the flower stems can be hooked, which series of hook means at both sides of the support part extend away from each other in an obliquely oriented fashion. The series of hook means are positioned obliquely with respect to each other. The oblique position of the series of hook means brings that a cavity is formed in which the stems of the hooked in flowers are well protected. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090056210 | FLOWER TRANSPORTING DEVICE - A flower transporting container and method for transporting one or more flowers is provided. The flower transporting container includes a flower receptacle that defines at least one opening, and optionally, a plurality of such openings. Each opening is configured to receive one or more flowers, such as arranged in a bouquet or other flower arrangement. A recess formed in the flower receptacle receives a cooling medium, which cools the plants, flowers, or bouquets of the same during transportation. The flower transporting container protects and cools such plants, flowers, or bouquets of the same to reduce the risk of disarrangement and damage during transportation. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090056211 | WEARABLE FLORAL DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD - A wearable floral display device such as a corsage for displaying a decorative item such as a flower that includes a wire through at least a portion of the decorative item and wherein the device includes a penetrateable member for receiving at least a portion of the wire attached to the decorative member, a strap to attach the device to the wearer, and a protective member for attachment to the lower surface of the penetrateable member, wherein a portion of the wire will be located between the protective member and the lower surface of the penetrateable member when the decorative item is attached to the device. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090199468 | Floral display unit and system - A floral display unit and system is disclosed. The unit comprises a tubular body having an imaginary central axis. In use the imaginary central axis is orientated vertically. Opposite first and second ends are spaced apart along the axis. The first end forms an upper end of the body arranged to receive a floral display and the second end forms a lower end. There are one or more side walls extending between the ends. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090211152 | DEVICE FOR KEEPING CUT FLOWERS IN CONDITION, METHOD FOR DISPLAYING CUT FLOWERS, AND A COVER AND HOLDER FOR USE THEREIN - A device for keeping cut flowers in condition comprises a holder ( | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090265981 | Flowerpot for Arranging Flowers and Growing Plants - Disclosed is a flowerpot for arranging flowers and growing plants having dual-container construction, i.e. including an external container for containing water and an internal container having a number of holes formed thereon, so that water can be easily added or changed, aesthetic impression can be improved by various decorations, and flowers or plants can be stably supported. The flowerpot includes an external container for containing water; an internal container positioned to contact an inner surface of the external container and having a number of holes formed on a lower portion of the internal container; and a length-adjustable multi-functional support member placed on a central portion of a lower surface of the internal container in an upright position. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090282734 | FLORAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A liquid impermeable floral display device comprising an upper portion capable of receiving a floral grouping therein; and a lower portion in communication with the upper portion, wherein the lower portion includes a base portion, wherein the upper portion and the lower portion are capable of moving to and from a substantially collapsed storage position, to and from a semi-expanded floral retaining position, and to and from a substantially expanded upright floral display position. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100000150 | DEVICE AND HOLDER FOR KEEPING CUT FLOWERS IN CONDITION - A device for keeping cut flowers in condition comprises a holder ( | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100011659 | FLOWER ARRANGEMENT ACCESSORIES - An accessory for providing an aperture through a container, including two interconnecting parts, a socket part and an insert part insertable into said socket part, at least one of said parts having a wall portion circumscribing a central bore and arranged such that an insert portion of the insert part is sized to engage with a receiving portion of the socket part such that the parts may be operatively connected to one another with their respective bores in substantial alignment, and remote from said insert and receiving portions, each said part having container engagement means for engaging with respective walls in each of a base and a lid of the container when an orifice is cut therein. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100180494 | FLORAL EASEL - The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to an erectable and/or collapsible floral easel for holding a floral object, and more particularly but not by way of limitation, to an erectable or collapsible floral easel for holding a floral object. In one aspect, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to a floral easel for holding and/or supporting a floral object. In yet another aspect, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates to methods of shipping a floral easel, methods of using a floral easel, methods of storing a floral easel, and methods of placing a floral object on a floral easel. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110067299 | INDIVIDUAL MAUSOLEUM FLORAL ARCH - A memorial floral arrangement stand which includes an H-shaped frame having a pair of vertical ground penetrating stakes and a horizontal cross arm between the pair of vertical ground penetrating stakes. A decorative arch is affixed to and extends across top ends of the vertical ground penetrating stakes. A mechanism is attached onto the horizontal cross arm for holding a display of flowers above the ground, so as to prevent the display of flowers from being blown away. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110225880 | Device for Displaying and Keeping Bouquets of Flowers - Device for displaying and keeping individual bouquets of flowers, whereby the flowers are held in position on the vertical central axis ( | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120036771 | Stackables - The present invention relates generally to a stackable series of holders of different sizes and shapes. More particularly it relates to a holder with integral riser in the center and a universal stacking support between each level of holder primarily for floral applications. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120073191 | METHOD OF WRAPPING A FLORAL GROUPING - A method for wrapping a floral grouping is disclosed. In the method a substantially shape-sustaining sheet of material having a substantially circular shape is formed into a substantially frusto-conical shaped bouquet holder with an open upper end that has a diameter greater than the diameter of a lower end thereof. A floral grouping may be disposed within the bouquet holder, and the bouquet holder may be further provided with a skirt. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120073192 | VASE CONSISTING OF A PACKAGING PROVIDED WITH A STABILIZATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to a vase that is constituted by a package that comprises two faces that are connected together, both faces being flexible and presenting flap portions at both of their respective longitudinal ends, which flap portions are suitable for being folded inwards relative to said faces. In the bottom portion, each of the two flap portions presents an inside edge that constitutes a fold line that is interrupted by a cut line that presents an extreme point that lies on the straight line that is defined by the two side ends of said inside edge. In the top portion, the two flap portions include passage means for passing flower stems or stalks. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120186148 | POWER-SAVING FLOWERPOTS CAPABLE OF SERIAL CONNECTING WITH OTHER FLOWERPOT - A power-saving flowerpots capable of serial connecting with other flowerpot includes a planting tank having a horizontal plane and an inclined plane at an upper side thereof for planting; a water tank connected to a lower side of the planting tank; the connection of the planting tank and the water tank being formed as an L shape; an interior of the water tank being formed with a water draining channel; an upper side of the water draining channel being formed with a communication hole so that when the water level in the water tank is over a lower edge of the communication hole; water will flow into the communication hole from the water tank. A plurality of flowerpot can be installed as a first row by a retaining rod to pass through all hooks of the flowerpots;and the water tubes of the flowerpot are connected one by one. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20130167435 | METHOD OF WRAPPING A FLORAL GROUPING - A substantially shape-sustaining sheet of material having a substantially circular shape may be formed into a substantially frusto-conical shaped bouquet holder in which a floral grouping may be disposed. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130326943 | METHOD FOR WRAPPING A FLORAL GROUPING - A floral grouping package for a floral grouping having a bloom end and a stem end is disclosed. A wrapper is formed from a sheet of material or bag which is wrapped about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping. The wrapped floral grouping is then positioned within a receiving space of a preformed sleeve whereby the wrapper is secured in a stable position about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping by the preformed sleeve. A detaching element defines the detachable upper portion and a lower portion of the preformed sleeve so that the upper portion can be removed from the lower portion. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140020289 | DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING FLOWER BOUQUETS OR POTTED PLANTS - The present invention relates to a device for displaying flower bouquets or potted plants, including a first sheet ( | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140033607 | Handheld Bouquet Container - The invention concerns a fresh cut flower vase that is composed of three parts. A tube holds the stem of the flowers with the base of the tube providing hydration to the cut flower stems for a long-lasting bouquet. The top of the tube has a varying flower design that complements the fresh flowers that are placed in the vase. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140096444 | Cut flower shipping container - The invention is directed toward a spill- and leak-proof container for floriculture items including cut flowers, stems, other horticultural items, and the like. More specifically, the invention includes a receptacle having funnel-like primary closure. The funnel-like primary closure includes a wider opening generally adjacent to and contiguous with the mouth of the receptacle. The narrower opening of the funnel-like primary closure is positioned in the interior of the receptacle. A secondary closure atop the wider opening of the primary closure ensures no liquid can spill. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140182198 | Water Retention Agent and Preservation Method - A fiber aggregate having cellulose fibers as a principal component. The cellulose fibers have an average fiber diameter of about 25 microns or less, and may be clustered together. Per gram of fiber aggregate, the cellulose fibers may hold about 10-21 mL of an impregnating solution that has water as a principal component. The fiber aggregate may be included as part of a water retention agent for flowers and/or woody ornamental plants. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140318008 | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITONING SYSTEM FOR CUT FLOWERS AND OTHER FLORA - An environmental controlling system to better preserve cut flowers and other flora in vase water. The system uses thermoelectric modules, heat exchangers, fans, power supply, and a thermal conductor to cool and/or heat the water in a flower vase as required. By cooling the water, formation of algae and formation of a callus on the cut stem is reduced. In addition, keeping the stems in water of optimal temperature controls production of ethylene and other phytohormones. These effects prevent premature wilting, leaf abscission, flower senescence, and reduces the care required to maximize the life of cut flowers and other flora. In the event of cold ambient conditions that might cause freezing, the flow of heat can optionally be reversed, warming the water in the vase to avoid freezing the stems and/or maintain optimum temperature and other conditions for a specific variety of flora. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150020446 | Handheld Bouquet Container - An assembly for displaying a flower bouquet that includes a container for holding the flower bouquet and a stand for supporting the container in a substantially upright position. The container is composed of three parts. A tube holds the stem of the flowers with the base of the tube providing hydration to the cut flower stems for a long-lasting bouquet. The top of the tube has a plurality of uniquely shaped, bouquet supporting segments of varying flower design that complements the fresh flowers that are placed in the vase. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150101244 | METHOD FOR HYDRATING CUT FLOWERS AND AN ABSORBENT PAD FOR USE THEREWITH - A method for hydrating cut flowers during packing, storage, and transport is provided. The present disclosure also provides a method for hydrating cut flowers in which a particular absorbent pad is used therein. The present disclosure further provides that the absorbent pad can contain an active agent that is activated by water to nourish and treat the cut flowers and/or inhibit growth of microorganisms. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20160037729 | Floral Preservation Apparatus - A floral preservation apparatus operable to prolong the freshness of cut flowers utilizing a pressurized container to facilitate the introduction of fluid into cut flower stalks. The floral preservation apparatus includes a container having an interior volume with an opening providing access thereto. An insert is releasably secured into the container through the opening. Disposed across the insert is a sealing membrane having a plurality of downwardly extending nipples. The sealing membrane and insert provide a hermetic seal of the interior volume. Cut flower stalks are journaled through the nipples and collapsible walls of the nipples bias against the cut flower stalks providing a hermetic seal therearound. A pressure bulb is operably attached to the container so as to provide pressurization to the interior volume of the container. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160166090 | FLORAL ARRANGEMENT HOLDER AND WRITING SURFACE COMBINATION ASSEMBLY | 06-16-2016 |
| 047410100 | Embedded | 4 |
| 20080202025 | Holders, method of making holders and frame for accommodating holders - Described is a holder for accommodating an aqueous solution and cut flowers, plants, or the like. The holder includes: a flexible film bag sized and shaped to fit within a flower or other bucket for accommodating a plurality of flower stems, the flexible film bag having, on a first end, an opening for receiving the plurality of flower stems, and, a rigid or semi-rigid ring non-detachably affixed about (either internally or externally) the circumference of the flexible film bag. A method of making the holder and a frame for accommodating holders are also disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100263273 | EARTHEN VASE, METHOD FOR USE AND FORMING TOOL - A water percolating earthen vase with smooth, compacted walls is formed in the earth. Water is applied and stems of cut flowers inserted for flower display. Water percolates from the vase, eliminating undesirable standing and stagnant water. Methods and forming tool are disclosed. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100319247 | FLOWER ANCHORING DEVICE - A flower anchoring device for use in holding and supporting at least one predetermined floral arrangement is provided. Such device is securable to a predetermined ground surface to display such at least one predetermined floral arrangement. Such device includes a base member manufactured from a first predetermined material. Such base member includes a first substantially elongated end for insertion into a predetermined location in such predetermined ground surface for anchoring such device in such predetermined location, a second end having a predetermined shape, and a securing mechanism operably connected to such second end for releasably securing such at least one predetermined floral arrangement to such second end of such base member. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110010988 | Universal Underground Receptacle for a Cemetery Flower Vase Cylinder - A universal underground receptacle for a cemetery flower vase cylinder is described wherein the receptacle is preferably comprised of recycled rubber tire material and is designed to receive a flower vase cylinder which has a vase ring attached to the upper end thereof so that a flower vase may be secured to the vase ring in either a display position or an inverted stored position. | 01-20-2011 |
| 047410110 | Receptacle top supported | 3 |
| 20100095585 | FLOWER ARRANGING APPARATUS AND METHOD - The present invention involves a method and apparatus facilitating decorative arrangement of flowers or plants including, in one embodiment, a domed holder having a plurality of openings wherein flower or plant stems may be passed therethrough. In one embodiment the apparatus may be reversibly coupled to a vase, in another embodiment, a spherical apparatus may be utilized within the void of a vase. A spherical apparatus may be suspended for decorative appeal. A foam center may be placed within the spherical embodiment to facilitate plant hydration and stability. Alternative embodiment holders may be heart-shaped, torus-shaped, or ring-shaped, and an alternative embodiment holder may be worn as an adornment. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20130247459 | VASE - Devices and method for arranging objects for display in a container such as a vase. The top designed to be utilized on a particular vase includes holes in locations selected for a particular arrangement. The top can be integrated into the vase, designed for removal, or a separate device. A false bottom in the vase enables accurate cutting of the length of the objects to be inserted. In addition a method for utilizing the devices to properly arrange the objects is disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20160106043 | Bouquet Holder Apparatus and Method of Use - A reusable flower bouquet arranging apparatus is presented for creating a hand-held bouquet with a hand tied appearance as would be used for a wedding bouquet or nosegay. Made from plastic with a plurality of spaced apart apertures, it can be used to make arrangements having an overall shape that is domed, cascading, crescent-shaped, heart-shaped, oval or several other configurations. | 04-21-2016 |
| 047410120 | Stem forced into penetratable holder | 4 |
| 20090293351 | Container for Plants That can be Filled with Water - A container, in which a quantity of water can be accommodated, comprises a base, a peripheral wall that is upright with respect to the base, a water barrier provided within the peripheral wall and extending towards the base, an insertion opening in which the stem or stems of plant products, such as flowers, can be accommodated in such a way that these have access to the quantity of water, as well as retaining means for retaining the stems. The retaining means are designed for holding the stems pressed down in the direction of the base under preloading. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20120247014 | Frame For Floral Foam - A support structure is configured to be pierced by stems of flowers to hold the flowers in place and to retain moisture. The support structure extends along a longitudinal path and has front and rear surfaces and two opposite side surfaces. A backplate overlies the support structure's rear surface. A frame overlies the support structure and is attached to the backplate to hold the support structure against the backplate. The frame includes longitudinal bands that extend along the longitudinal path along the support structure. The frame further includes cross bands that extend about the support structure's front and side surfaces in directions that are perpendicular to the longitudinal band. Each cross band crosses the longitudinal bands at crossing points at which the longitudinal band is perpendicular to and adjoined to and underlying the respective longitudinal band. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120297672 | KIT TO CREATE A SHAPED FLORAL ARRANGEMENT - A kit includes non-floral components necessary for producing a customized shaped floral arrangement. The kit for creating a floral arrangement includes a substrate having a sculpted shape, a base connectable to the substrate, at least one non-floral component securable to the substrate, the substrate may be adapted to receive flowers to create the floral arrangement. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130269245 | COMPOSITE FLORAL SPHERE - A composite floral sphere to receive and maintain fresh cut vegetation in a floral arrangement is presented. The composite floral sphere includes a core of a first hydrophobic material, such as urethane foam. That core is fully encased by a shell bonded to the core, the shell being made of a hydrophilic or wettable material such as a wettable phenolic foam. A support rod including an enlarged head at one end and a receiving hook or ring at the other passes diametrically through the sphere. Fresh cut flowers or other vegetation have their stems cut to a length which is less than the thickness or depth of the shell of wettable material, the cut stems being inserted into the shell and receiving moisture therefrom when the shell is hydrated. | 10-17-2013 |
| 047410130 | Holder for stem end (e.g., frog) | 9 |
| 20090307971 | CONICAL CONTAINER - A conical container that is stable includes a cup adapted to contain liquid and/or one or more selected item(s) and a frustoconical skirt depending therefrom. The container may further include a plurality of removable and interchangeable inserts operable with the cup and/or one or more tray operable with the skirt. The container may advantageously be used as a vase for an arrangement of fresh cut flowers, and may optionally be converted for use with one or more additional selected item. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100199551 | Arrangement Device - Arrangement device [ | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110067300 | Method and device for packaging and transporting a floral grouping - A device for packaging or transporting a floral grouping comprising an elongated member having a top portion and a base portion; a handle coupled to the top portion; and a securing member coupled to the elongated member configured to secure a floral grouping to the elongated member. A method for packaging, packing, or transporting a floral grouping comprising providing an elongated member having a handle coupled to a top portion of the elongated member; positioning a floral grouping adjacent to the elongated member; and wrapping a securing member coupled to the elongated member circumferentially around the floral grouping such that the floral grouping is securely coupled to the elongated member. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120023817 | AUTONOMOUS ANTI-SPILL CARRIER FOR A BOUQUET OF FLOWERS - The present invention relates to a carrier for a bouquet of flowers, constituted of a container ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120210639 | VASE AND INSERT ASSEMBLY FOR HOLDING FLOWERS, FLAGS, BALLOONS, AND THE LIKE - An insert for a vase, the insert for receiving the stem of an ornament, such as a flower. The insert has a cylindrical base member that is of a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the vase and has fins or ribs extending outward therefrom such that the ribs interfere and bend when the insert is inserted into the vase. The insert is made of a pliable or elastomeric material and the base member has channels adapted to receive stems thereinto. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130283681 | BOUQUET MAKING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A bouquet making apparatus comprises a plurality of bouquet forms movably supported at spaced locations along a conveying device. Each bouquet form includes upper and lower stem supports that hold bouquet elements, such as flowers, at an angle with respect to vertical. As each bouquet maker travels along the conveying device, workers spaced along the conveying device sequentially insert sets of flowers into upper and lower stem supports until each bouquet maker hold a final bouquet set. Each of the final bouquet sets are removed from the bouquet form and secured with a fastener, thereby forming a plurality of twisted stem-type bouquets having a substantially identical design appearance. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20140137469 | TUBE STRUCTURE FOR PRESERVING A FLOWER - A tube structure for preserving a flower includes a body having an assembling portion and a storage portion. The assembling portion is defined at a top end of the body. The storage portion is defined at a bottom end of the body. A water chamber is defined in the body. The water chamber communicates with the assembling portion and the storage portion. A surrounding wall is deformable and is formed onto the assembling portion. A through hole is opened on the surrounding wall and communicates with the water chamber. A soft wall is defined around a bottom of the storage portion. A rigid wall is defined around a top of the storage portion. An angle is defined between an inner surface of the surrounding wall and a further inner surface of the rigid wall. The angle is larger than 95 degree. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20150059240 | DEVICE FOR USE IN ARRANGING A BUNCH OF FLOWERS HAVING CORN-SHEAF-BOUND FLOWER STEMS - Device for use in arranging a bunch or bouquet of flowers ( | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150143744 | METHOD OF PRESERVING CUT FLOWERS - A method of preserving cut flowers includes the following steps. Provide a first material for forming a rigid, impermeable structure. Then define a hollow inner space by making a rigid, shaped, impermeable exoskeleton form defining a hollow inner space from the first material. Then fill the hollow inner space with a moisture retaining material. Finally, mount at least one flower stem through the rigid, shaped, impermeable exoskeleton. into the hollow inner space | 05-28-2015 |
| 047410150 | Single stem type | 2 |
| 20110083362 | CALYX SUPPORT FOR STEMMED FLOWERS - An apparatus for supporting the calyx of a flower of a plant having a lockable stem clip from which extend projections for supporting the calyx of the flower. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20150040470 | GIFT KIT - A flower gift kit, the gift kit comprising: an enclosure ( | 02-12-2015 |
