Collapsible flower vase with liner

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a preferred design of a collapsible flower vase in the open position;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the vase of FIG. 1, in the collapsed position;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of the vase of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the vase of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the vase of FIG. 1, also in the open position;

FIG. 6 is a side elevation view of the vase of FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the vase of FIG. 5.

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Patent History
Patent number: D363254
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 21, 1993
Date of Patent: Oct 17, 1995
Inventor: Patrick J. McGranaghan (Philadelphia, PA)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Cathron B. Matta
Law Firm: Duane, Morris & Heckscher
Application Number: 0/7,392