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.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to floral arrangement and floral design. More particularly, the present invention concerns a novel handheld bouquet container.
2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98
U.S. Pat. No. 6,862,841 issued to Ghiotti on Mar. 8, 2005 discloses a hand-held floral bouquet holder that comprises a handle, a collar and a body connected to the handle and the collar. The body is configured to define a volume. A removable material is positioned in the volume and a cage is arranged such that an edge of the cage contacts the collar.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONBy way of brief summary, the present 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 sterns 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.
With the forgoing in mind, it is an object of the present invention to provide a slip-resistant vase for holding fresh cut flowers that is small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of the hand.
Another object of the invention is to simplify and optimize the freshness of cut flowers while also being economical, decorative and colorful. In one form of the invention, the vase can be color coordinated with the flowers chosen by the user.
Another object of the invention is to provide a bouquet container that can support various arrangements of flowers that make up a bouquet, with predetermined height and positioning.
Another object of the invention is to provide a flower holder that not only securely holds the stems of the flowers at varying heights, but also provides a small watertight container for keeping the arrangement fresh and, therefore, prolongs the life of the bouquet.
Another object of the invention is to use the bouquet container to create an attractive and unique appearance of the bouquet in order to enhance the beauty of color of the flowers.
Referring to the drawings and particularly to
Removably connected to lower portion 20 is an externally threaded lower assembly 34 that, when connected to lower portion 20, sealably closes opening 22. A unique feature of the invention resides in the provision of a generally cylindrically shaped, water absorbing sponge 36 that extends from the top 34a of the threaded portion into internal chamber 28 of body portion 16. When cut flowers are positioned within internal chamber 28, sponge 36 functions to effectively hydrate the flower stems. A rubber washer 38 which is located proximate the external threads 40 of the lower assembly, sealably engages the lower end of body portion 16. Lower assembly 34 includes a generally hemispherical end 34b.
In using the handheld container assembly of the invention, after the flower bouquet “FB” (
The handheld container assembly of the invention can be molded from any suitable semi-rigid plastic material in various colors and can be of various sizes, depending on the use that is to be made of the container. For example, the height can be from 10 to 12 inches, the top diameter can be from 5 to 10 inches, and the bottom diameter can be from 1 to 1.5 inches.
Having now described the invention in detail in accordance with the requirements of the patent statutes, those skilled in this art will have no difficulty in making changes and modifications in the individual parts or their relative assembly in order to meet specific requirements or conditions. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
Claims
1. A handheld container assembly for containing a flower bouquet comprising:
- (a) a body portion having an internal chamber, an upper portion having a top opening, a lower portion connected to said upper portion and a gripping portion located intermediate said upper and lower portions; and
- (b) a lower assembly connected to said lower portion of said body portion, said lower assembly including a sponge extending into said internal chamber of said body portion of said handheld container assembly.
2. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 1 in which said lower portion of said body portion has an opening and in which said lower assembly sealably closes said opening in said lower portion.
3. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 2 in which said lower portion of said body portion is threaded.
4. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 3 in which said lower assembly is threaded and is removably connected to said lower portion of said body portion.
5. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 4 in which said body portion includes an upraised, generally planar indicia receiving area.
6. A handheld container assembly for containing a flower bouquet comprising:
- (a) a body portion having an internal chamber, an upper portion having a top opening, a lower portion connected to said upper portion, said lower portion having an opening, and a gripping portion located intermediate said upper and lower portions; and
- (b) a lower assembly sealably connected to said lower portion of said body portion, said lower assembly including a sponge extending into said internal chamber of said body portion of said handheld container assembly.
7. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 6 in which said lower portion of said body portion is threaded.
8. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 7 in which said lower assembly is threaded and is removably connected to said lower portion of said body portion.
9. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 8 in which said body portion includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced generally petal shaped segments.
10. A handheld container assembly for containing a flower bouquet comprising:
- (a) a body portion having an internal chamber, an upper portion having a top opening, a threaded lower portion connected to said upper portion, said lower portion having an opening, and a gripping portion located intermediate said upper and lower portions; and
- (b) a threaded lower assembly removably connected to said lower portion of said body portion, said lower assembly including a sponge extending into said internal chamber of said body portion of said handheld container assembly.
11. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 10 in which said body portion includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced, generally petal shaped segments.
12. The handheld container assembly as defined in claim 11 in which said body portion includes an upraised, generally planar indicia receiving area.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 1, 2012
Publication Date: Feb 6, 2014
Inventor: Farnaz Zand (Burbank, CA)
Application Number: 13/564,233