US20090282734A1 - Floral display device - Google Patents
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- This application relates generally to a floral display device. More specifically, this application relates to a floral display device, which is collapsible and capable of displaying a floral grouping in both a semi-expanded and expanded position.
- Floral groupings typically include an arrangement of cut flowers.
- the flowers are typically cut such that they each have longer stems.
- a substantial portion of the stems is typically wrapped in a polymeric or paper sheet such that the blooms remain visible.
- This sheet material is generally thin and, as such, is not particularly durable.
- the sheet material is incapable of keeping the stems adequately hydrated, thus compromising the freshness and life of the floral grouping. Consequently, floral groupings frequently remain wrapped in the sheet material only for a short amount of time.
- Floral groupings are then typically removed from the sheet material and placed within a vase in order to better display them as well as hydrate them in order to extend their lives. However, moving the floral groupings from the sheet material to a vase is messy.
- This application discloses a device or vase that is economical to produce, of simple construction and capable of mass production, but also capable of providing a user a suitable means to transport and display floral groupings.
- this application discloses a liquid impermeable floral display device comprising an upper portion capable of receiving a floral grouping therein; and a lower portion in communication with said upper portion, wherein said lower portion includes a base portion, wherein said upper portion and said 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.
- This application also discloses a collapsible vase for holding a floral grouping comprising an upper portion comprising an upper opening and a lower opening, wherein said upper portion is selectively movable from a collapsed position, wherein said upper portion is substantially flat, to an expanded position, wherein said upper portion is capable of receiving a floral grouping therein; and a fluid impermeable lower portion comprising an upper aperture and a closed base, said upper aperture in communication with said lower opening of said upper portion, wherein said lower portion is selectively movable from a collapsed position, wherein said lower portion is substantially flat, to an expanded position, wherein said lower portion is capable of receiving a fluid and a portion of said floral grouping therein.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a floral display device showing a floral grouping within the device;
- FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 showing the floral grouping removed from the device;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 showing the device in a semi-expanded position
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 showing the device in an expanded position with the solid lines, and the device in a collapsed position with the hidden lines;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 showing the device in a collapsed position
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 showing the device in a semi-expanded position
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 1 showing the device in a collapsed position
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a floral display device showing a floral grouping within the device
- FIG. 9 is a second perspective view of the device of FIG. 8 showing the floral grouping removed from the device;
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 8 showing the device in a semi-expanded position
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 8 showing the device in an expanded position with the solid lines, and the device in a collapsed position with the hidden lines;
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 8 showing the device in an expanded position
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 8 showing the device in a semi-expanded position
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the device of FIG. 8 showing the device in a collapsed position.
- the vase 10 is operable to hold and display a floral grouping 20 .
- the vase 10 generally includes an upper portion 30 and a lower portion 40 .
- the vase 10 may be constructed from a uniform sheet of semi-flexible material, such as an extruded or molded polymer, to form the upper and lower portions 30 , 40 .
- the vase 10 may be constructed from a uniform sheet of semi-flexible material whereby the sheet is sealed on at least one edge to form the upper and lower portions 30 , 40 .
- the vase 10 may be constructed from any suitable material, including but not limited to laminated corrugated cardboard, a composite material, etc.
- the upper portion 30 includes a first set of sidewalls 50 and a second set of sidewalls 60 .
- the upper portion 30 may have any suitable number of sidewalls; furthermore, while the sidewalls 50 , 60 of each respective set are shown as generally converging towards one another, it will be appreciated that the sidewalls 50 , 60 of each set may be at any suitable orientation relative to one another.
- the first set of sidewalls 50 may be generally perpendicular to the second set of sidewalls 60 such that the upper portion 30 has a generally square cross-section.
- the vase 10 may have any suitable cross-section.
- Each sidewall 50 , 60 includes an upper edge 70 , which together define an upper opening 80 in the upper portion 30 .
- each sidewall 50 , 60 includes a lower edge 90 , which together define a lower opening 100 in the upper portion 30 .
- the upper opening 80 has a width greater than that of the lower opening 100 ; however it will be appreciated that the openings 80 , 100 may have substantially similar widths or that the width of the lower opening 100 may be greater than that of the upper opening 80 .
- the second set of sidewalls 60 may each include a fold line 110 . As will be discussed further below, each sidewall 60 may be folded at its fold line 110 when the vase 10 is moved to either the collapsed position or the semi-expanded position.
- the lower portion 40 includes a first set of sidewalls 120 and a second set of sidewalls 130 .
- the lower portion 40 may have any suitable number of sidewalls; furthermore, while the sidewalls 120 , 130 of each respective set are shown as generally converging towards one another, it will be appreciated that the sidewalls 120 , 130 of each set may be at any suitable orientation relative to one another.
- the first set of sidewalls 120 may be generally perpendicular to the second set of sidewalls 130 such that the lower portion 40 has a generally square cross-section. However, it will be appreciated that the vase 10 may have any suitable cross-section.
- Each sidewall 120 , 130 includes an upper edge 140 , which together define an upper aperture 150 in the lower portion 40 .
- the upper edges 140 of the lower portion 40 are coupled to the lower edges 90 of the upper portion 30 .
- each sidewall 120 , 130 includes a lower edge 900 which is coupled to a base portion 160 .
- the upper aperture 150 has a width smaller than that of the base portion 160 ; however it will be appreciated that the upper aperture 150 and base portion 160 may have substantially similar widths or that the width of the upper aperture 150 may be greater than that of the base portion 160 .
- the second set of sidewalls 130 may each include a fold line 170 . As will be discussed further below, each sidewall 130 may be folded at its fold line 130 when the vase 10 is moved to either the collapsed position or the semi-expanded position.
- the base portion 160 may also include one or more fold lines 180 ; the base 160 may be folded at its fold line(s) 180 when the vase in moved to either the collapsed position or the semi-expanded position.
- the upper portion 30 and lower portion 40 are each movable to and from a collapsed storage position ( FIGS. 5 and 7 ), to and from a semi-expanded position ( FIGS. 3 and 6 ), and to and from an expanded position ( FIGS. 1 , 2 and 4 ).
- a collapsed storage position FIGS. 5 and 7
- a semi-expanded position FIGS. 3 and 6
- an expanded position FIGS. 1 , 2 and 4
- the first sets of sidewalls 50 , 120 are adjacent to one another while the second sets of sidewalls 60 , 130 are collapsed and folded at their respective fold lines 110 , 170 .
- the respective sidewalls are spaced from one another whereby the vase 10 may receive a floral grouping 20 therein.
- the second sets of sidewalls 60 , 130 may be partially folded at their respective fold lines 110 , 170 .
- the lower portion 40 is capable of retaining a fluid, such as water, whereby the ends of the floral grouping may remain hydrated thereby keeping the floral grouping 20 fresh for a longer period of time.
- the respective sidewalls are spaced from one another whereby the vase 10 may receive a floral grouping 20 therein and maintain the floral grouping 20 in an upright position.
- a weighted material may be added to the lower portion 40 to assist in supporting the vase 10 in the upright position.
- the weighted material may be a fluid, such as water, sand, pebbles, marbles, etc.
- Other suitable weighted material for supporting the vase 10 in the upright position will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
- FIGS. 8-14 a second illustrative embodiment of a floral display device or vase 200 is shown.
- the vase 200 is similar to that of the first embodiment described above; thus, like numerals for like elements will be used throughout.
- the primary difference between the first illustrative embodiment and the second illustrative embodiment is that the second embodiment is that the upper portion 30 has two sidewalls 210 and a rear wall 220 and the lower portion 40 has two sidewalls 230 and a rear wall 240 .
- Each rear wall 220 , 230 has an arcuate cross-section.
- the upper edges 70 of the sidewalls 210 are angled towards one another such that the opening 80 displays more of the floral grouping 20 .
- the upper portion 30 and lower portion 40 are each movable to and from a collapsed storage position ( FIG. 14 ), to and from a semi-expanded position ( FIGS. 10 and 13 ), and to and from an expanded position ( FIGS. 8 , 9 , 11 and 12 ).
- a collapsed storage position FIG. 14
- a semi-expanded position FIGS. 10 and 13
- an expanded position FIGS. 8 , 9 , 11 and 12
- the collapsed position at least one of the sidewalls 210 , 230 is collapsed and folded at a respective fold line 110 , 170 .
- the sidewalls 210 , 230 are spaced from a corresponding rear wall 220 , 240 whereby the vase 200 may receive a floral grouping 20 therein.
- the sidewalls 210 , 230 may be partially folded at their respective fold lines 110 , 170 .
- the lower portion 40 is capable of retaining a fluid, such as water, whereby the ends of the floral grouping may remain hydrated thereby keeping the floral grouping 20 fresh for a longer period of time.
- the sidewalls 210 , 230 are spaced from a corresponding rear wall 220 , 240 whereby the vase 200 may receive a floral grouping 20 therein and maintain the floral grouping 20 in an upright position.
- a weighted material may be added to the lower portion 40 to assist in supporting the vase 200 in the upright position.
- the weighted material may be a fluid, such as water, sand, pebbles, marbles, etc. Other suitable weighted material for supporting the vase 200 in the upright position will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
Abstract
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.
Description
- This application relates generally to a floral display device. More specifically, this application relates to a floral display device, which is collapsible and capable of displaying a floral grouping in both a semi-expanded and expanded position.
- Floral groupings typically include an arrangement of cut flowers. The flowers are typically cut such that they each have longer stems. A substantial portion of the stems is typically wrapped in a polymeric or paper sheet such that the blooms remain visible. This sheet material is generally thin and, as such, is not particularly durable. Moreover, the sheet material is incapable of keeping the stems adequately hydrated, thus compromising the freshness and life of the floral grouping. Consequently, floral groupings frequently remain wrapped in the sheet material only for a short amount of time. Floral groupings are then typically removed from the sheet material and placed within a vase in order to better display them as well as hydrate them in order to extend their lives. However, moving the floral groupings from the sheet material to a vase is messy. Furthermore, most vases are constructed from fragile material, such as glass or ceramic, and prone to being broken if tipped over or dropped. Therefore, there is a significant need for a device or vase which is useful for both transporting and displaying floral groupings, while also keeping the floral groupings hydrated.
- This application discloses a device or vase that is economical to produce, of simple construction and capable of mass production, but also capable of providing a user a suitable means to transport and display floral groupings.
- In particular, this application discloses a liquid impermeable floral display device comprising an upper portion capable of receiving a floral grouping therein; and a lower portion in communication with said upper portion, wherein said lower portion includes a base portion, wherein said upper portion and said 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.
- This application also discloses a collapsible vase for holding a floral grouping comprising an upper portion comprising an upper opening and a lower opening, wherein said upper portion is selectively movable from a collapsed position, wherein said upper portion is substantially flat, to an expanded position, wherein said upper portion is capable of receiving a floral grouping therein; and a fluid impermeable lower portion comprising an upper aperture and a closed base, said upper aperture in communication with said lower opening of said upper portion, wherein said lower portion is selectively movable from a collapsed position, wherein said lower portion is substantially flat, to an expanded position, wherein said lower portion is capable of receiving a fluid and a portion of said floral grouping therein.
- The drawings, when considered in connection with the following description, are presented for the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the subject matter sought to be protected.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a floral display device showing a floral grouping within the device; -
FIG. 2 is a second perspective view of the device ofFIG. 1 showing the floral grouping removed from the device; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 1 showing the device in a semi-expanded position; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 1 showing the device in an expanded position with the solid lines, and the device in a collapsed position with the hidden lines; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 1 showing the device in a collapsed position; -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 1 showing the device in a semi-expanded position; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 1 showing the device in a collapsed position; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a floral display device showing a floral grouping within the device; -
FIG. 9 is a second perspective view of the device ofFIG. 8 showing the floral grouping removed from the device; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 8 showing the device in a semi-expanded position; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 8 showing the device in an expanded position with the solid lines, and the device in a collapsed position with the hidden lines; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 8 showing the device in an expanded position; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 8 showing the device in a semi-expanded position; and -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the device ofFIG. 8 showing the device in a collapsed position. - While the present floral display device is described with reference to several illustrative embodiments described herein, it should be clear that the present invention should not be limited to such embodiments. Therefore, the description of the embodiments provided herein is illustrative of the present invention and should not limit the scope of the invention as claimed.
- Referring now to
FIGS. 1-7 , a first embodiment of the floral display device orvase 10 is shown. Thevase 10 is operable to hold and display afloral grouping 20. Thevase 10 generally includes anupper portion 30 and alower portion 40. Thevase 10 may be constructed from a uniform sheet of semi-flexible material, such as an extruded or molded polymer, to form the upper andlower portions vase 10 may be constructed from a uniform sheet of semi-flexible material whereby the sheet is sealed on at least one edge to form the upper andlower portions vase 10 may be constructed from any suitable material, including but not limited to laminated corrugated cardboard, a composite material, etc. - The
upper portion 30 includes a first set ofsidewalls 50 and a second set ofsidewalls 60. However, it will be appreciated that theupper portion 30 may have any suitable number of sidewalls; furthermore, while thesidewalls sidewalls - The first set of
sidewalls 50 may be generally perpendicular to the second set ofsidewalls 60 such that theupper portion 30 has a generally square cross-section. However, it will be appreciated that thevase 10 may have any suitable cross-section. Eachsidewall upper edge 70, which together define anupper opening 80 in theupper portion 30. Similarly, eachsidewall lower edge 90, which together define alower opening 100 in theupper portion 30. In the illustrative embodiment, theupper opening 80 has a width greater than that of thelower opening 100; however it will be appreciated that theopenings lower opening 100 may be greater than that of theupper opening 80. - The second set of
sidewalls 60 may each include afold line 110. As will be discussed further below, eachsidewall 60 may be folded at itsfold line 110 when thevase 10 is moved to either the collapsed position or the semi-expanded position. - The
lower portion 40 includes a first set ofsidewalls 120 and a second set ofsidewalls 130. However, it will be appreciated that thelower portion 40 may have any suitable number of sidewalls; furthermore, while thesidewalls sidewalls - The first set of
sidewalls 120 may be generally perpendicular to the second set ofsidewalls 130 such that thelower portion 40 has a generally square cross-section. However, it will be appreciated that thevase 10 may have any suitable cross-section. Eachsidewall upper edge 140, which together define anupper aperture 150 in thelower portion 40. Theupper edges 140 of thelower portion 40 are coupled to thelower edges 90 of theupper portion 30. In addition, eachsidewall lower edge 900 which is coupled to abase portion 160. In the illustrative embodiment, theupper aperture 150 has a width smaller than that of thebase portion 160; however it will be appreciated that theupper aperture 150 andbase portion 160 may have substantially similar widths or that the width of theupper aperture 150 may be greater than that of thebase portion 160. - The second set of
sidewalls 130 may each include afold line 170. As will be discussed further below, eachsidewall 130 may be folded at itsfold line 130 when thevase 10 is moved to either the collapsed position or the semi-expanded position. Similarly, thebase portion 160 may also include one ormore fold lines 180; thebase 160 may be folded at its fold line(s) 180 when the vase in moved to either the collapsed position or the semi-expanded position. - The
upper portion 30 andlower portion 40, either in conjunction with one another or separately, are each movable to and from a collapsed storage position (FIGS. 5 and 7 ), to and from a semi-expanded position (FIGS. 3 and 6 ), and to and from an expanded position (FIGS. 1 , 2 and 4). In the collapsed position, the first sets ofsidewalls sidewalls respective fold lines - In the semi-expanded position, the respective sidewalls are spaced from one another whereby the
vase 10 may receive afloral grouping 20 therein. In the semi-expanded position, the second sets ofsidewalls respective fold lines lower portion 40 is capable of retaining a fluid, such as water, whereby the ends of the floral grouping may remain hydrated thereby keeping thefloral grouping 20 fresh for a longer period of time. - In the expanded position, the respective sidewalls are spaced from one another whereby the
vase 10 may receive afloral grouping 20 therein and maintain thefloral grouping 20 in an upright position. A weighted material may be added to thelower portion 40 to assist in supporting thevase 10 in the upright position. The weighted material may be a fluid, such as water, sand, pebbles, marbles, etc. Other suitable weighted material for supporting thevase 10 in the upright position will be apparent to those skilled in the art. - Referring now to
FIGS. 8-14 , a second illustrative embodiment of a floral display device orvase 200 is shown. Thevase 200 is similar to that of the first embodiment described above; thus, like numerals for like elements will be used throughout. The primary difference between the first illustrative embodiment and the second illustrative embodiment is that the second embodiment is that theupper portion 30 has twosidewalls 210 and arear wall 220 and thelower portion 40 has twosidewalls 230 and arear wall 240. Eachrear wall upper edges 70 of thesidewalls 210 are angled towards one another such that theopening 80 displays more of thefloral grouping 20. - The
upper portion 30 andlower portion 40, either in conjunction with one another or separately, are each movable to and from a collapsed storage position (FIG. 14 ), to and from a semi-expanded position (FIGS. 10 and 13 ), and to and from an expanded position (FIGS. 8 , 9, 11 and 12). In the collapsed position, at least one of thesidewalls respective fold line - In the semi-expanded position, the
sidewalls rear wall vase 200 may receive afloral grouping 20 therein. In the semi-expanded position, thesidewalls respective fold lines lower portion 40 is capable of retaining a fluid, such as water, whereby the ends of the floral grouping may remain hydrated thereby keeping thefloral grouping 20 fresh for a longer period of time. - In the expanded position, the
sidewalls rear wall vase 200 may receive afloral grouping 20 therein and maintain thefloral grouping 20 in an upright position. A weighted material may be added to thelower portion 40 to assist in supporting thevase 200 in the upright position. The weighted material may be a fluid, such as water, sand, pebbles, marbles, etc. Other suitable weighted material for supporting thevase 200 in the upright position will be apparent to those skilled in the art. - While the present disclosure has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is understood that this disclosure is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is intended to cover various arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent arrangements.
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1. A liquid impermeable floral display device comprising:
an upper portion capable of receiving a floral grouping therein; and
a lower portion in communication with said upper portion, wherein said lower portion includes a base portion,
wherein said upper portion and said 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.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is maintainable in said upright position upon said base portion and thereby capable of supporting said floral grouping in said upright position.
3. The device of claim 1 wherein a weighted material is retained in at least portion of said lower portion for added support of said device in said upright position.
4. The device of claim 3 wherein said weighted material is selected from the group consisting of water, sand, pebbles, and marbles.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is made from a uniform sheet of semi-flexible material shaped to form said upper and lower portions.
6. The device of claim 5 wherein said material comprises a polymer.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein said device is made from a uniform sheet of semi-flexible material sealed on at least one edge to form said upper and lower portions.
8. A collapsible vase for holding a floral grouping comprising:
an upper portion comprising an upper opening and a lower opening, wherein said upper portion is selectively movable from a collapsed position, wherein said upper portion is substantially flat, to an expanded position, wherein said upper portion is capable of receiving a floral grouping therein; and
a fluid impermeable lower portion comprising an upper aperture and a closed base, said upper aperture in communication with said lower opening of said upper portion, wherein said lower portion is selectively movable from a collapsed position, wherein said lower portion is substantially flat, to an expanded position, wherein said lower portion is capable of receiving a fluid and a portion of said floral grouping therein.
9. The collapsible vase of claim 8 wherein said upper portion comprises at least two sidewalls.
10. The collapsible vase of claim 9 wherein said sidewalls are adjacent to one another in said collapsed position.
11. The collapsible vase of claim 10 wherein said sidewalls are spaced apart in said expanded position.
12. The collapsible vase of claim 9 wherein at least one of said sidewalls includes a fold line wherein said sidewall is folded at said fold line when said upper portion is in said collapsed position.
13. The collapsible vase of claim 8 wherein the width of said upper portion is greater at said upper opening than the width of said upper portion at said lower opening.
14. The collapsible vase of claim 13 wherein the width of said lower portion is greater at said closed base than the width of said lower portion at said upper aperture.
15. The collapsible vase of claim 14 wherein the width of said upper portion is greater at said upper opening than the width of said lower portion at said closed base.
16. The collapsible vase of claim 8 wherein said lower portion comprises at least two sidewalls.
17. The collapsible vase of claim 16 wherein said sidewalls are adjacent to one another in said collapsed position.
18. The collapsible vase of claim 17 wherein said sidewalls are spaced apart in said expanded position.
19. The collapsible vase of claim 16 wherein at least one of said sidewalls includes a fold line wherein said sidewall is folded at said fold line when said lower portion is in said collapsed position.
20. The device of claim 8 wherein said device is made from a uniform sheet of semi-flexible material shaped to form said upper and lower portions.
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