Patents by Inventor Catherine Marie Thoele

Catherine Marie Thoele has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and device for assembling a grid over the opening of a floral vase/container
    Patent number: 7526893
    Abstract: A method and device for preparing a vase to hold a flower arrangement which is comprised of a waterproof net covering the top opening of the vessel; an elastomic sleeve which is a means to temporarily shape and hold the netting in place; and a strip of floral adhesive which is a means to secure the netting to the outside rim of the opening. The floral stems are guided through the plurality of apertures to form an arrangement that can be safely handled and delivered without loosing its shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Catherine Marie Thoele