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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8079177 | Betty's rose saver fresh flower holder A flower holder keeps a flower looking fresh during a long period of time, under adverse weather conditions with temperatures under 40° Fahrenheit. The flower holder includes a rod with one of its ends inserted into the ground, at least one ring holder connected to... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7980026 | 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. ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7326452 | Artificial flower with integral gift member An artificial flower which contains an integral gift is disclosed. The integral gift enhances the value and appeal of the artificial flower, or likewise enhances the appeal of an arrangement of such artificial flowers. The invention relates to an artificial flower, ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7165356 | Flower holder and vase insert A flower holder having a base shaft and an upper shaft with a disc disposed therebetween, the upper portion of the upper shaft being enlarged, multiple flexible extensions extending from outwardly from the base shaft, and the upper shaft adapted to receive a foam in... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7043875 | Plant arrangement with a holder for objects therein The invention relates to securing gift items to a bouquet with the aid of a special support, preferably in the form of a wire bundle from which individual wires are splayed and provided with a mounted fastener to which the gift items can be adhered, for example.... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7000347 | Device and method for adapting a container for use in a floral arrangement A device and method for preparing a vase or other container to receive a floral arrangement. The device includes a grid cover that is placed around the open end of a vase or similar container. The grid cover has a flat top surface and a peripheral wall that extends ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6907692 | Spinning vase device and method Spinning vase comprising a hollow member and an inner member inserted within the hollow member, the inner member comprising an ornament receiving top end for receiving a ornament such as a floral upwardly emanating beyond the open upper end of the hollow member, and... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6861108 | Method, apparatus and kit for attaching artificial flowers to non-blooming live vegetation to simulate blooming thereof Novel methods, apparatus and kits to provide a new presently-untapped market for state-of-the-art artificial flowers presently sold only as part of artificial plant assemblies that include artificial stems, branches, leaves, etc., the invention comprising various no... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6779298 | Perforated Gerbera flower cup A flower cup having a flared bell-like shape has a flared rim, tapered sides and a substantially flat base. The rim, sides and a portion of the base have a plurality of perforations running from the rim to the base, where the perforations meet a plurality of lines w... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6681519 | Self-clamping christmas tree stand A self-clamping Christmas tree stand provides a stable platform for a Christmas tree that allows simple installation and adjustment of the tree angle without having to be positioned under the tree to perform the adjustments. The tree stand uses the weight... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6499249 | Device and method for presenting fresh products Device for presenting fresh products, in particular (cut) flowers, provided with containers for the fresh products which are arranged one above another and filled with liquid, at least one of which containers accommodates a liquid overflow for draining li... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6447813 | Apparatus for in situ manufacture of essence from living, uncut plants The present invention relates to the in situ manufacture of plant extracts from living plants. Since the plant remains intact, a flower or other component of the plant can be extracted one or more times. Following the extraction process, the plant is typi... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6354039 | Flower bloom protective device A bloom support device for protecting a cut flower during shipping, the bloom support device having a concave body providing a substantially closed proximal end clearingly disposed about a stem of the flower and a substantially open distal end compressing... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6287655 | Removable flat back removable stick up vase and method An improved, removable adhesive hook and loop wall mount floral vase. The improved wall mount vase is principally intended for holding one or more buds or a bouquet of flowers, and comprises a vinyl outer body having a predetermined body shape, a predeter... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6058648 | Artificial flower bloom insert A new artificial flower bloom insert for inserting into a stem of a live plant to simulate a bloom of the plant. The inventive device includes a bloom portion formed to resemble a flower bloom and an elongate tubular stem portion coupled to the flower blo... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5979110 | Plant clip for potted plants The present invention relates to a plant clip, and more particularly to a plant clip having a pair of mutually opposed arcuate plates, a band transversely and securely connected with each one of the arcuate plates, two reinforced ribs respectively formed ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5934016 | Bouquet holder assembly for bouquet display apparatus A bouquet holder module is provided for a bouquet display apparatus which includes an adjustable clamp assembly and a bracket assembly supported by the adjustable clamp assembly, wherein the bracket assembly includes a module holder portion. More specific... | 08/10/1999 |
| 5927002 | Holder for displaying, as well as a method for making, a floral bouquet A transportable floral holder in the nature of a wettable floral foam mass received within a water impervious shell, or sheath. The floral foam mass serves as a reservoir as well as a coupling device. The shell not only circumscribes the floral foam reser... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5848493 | Apparatus for attaching a flower to Christmas tree An apparatus for attaching a flower to a Christmas tree includes a container that defines an aperture at an upper end. An attaching mechanism projects from the container and attaches the container to the Christmas tree. The apparatus keeps the flower fres... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5755325 | Display assembly for edible and non-edible objects A display assembly for edible and non-edible objects includes a base, a container, multiple holders integrally mounted in the interior bottom surface of the container, and rods of varying lengths for insertion into the holders.... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5546697 | Floral water tube for mounting a flower at a selected elevation A floral water tube has a piercing projection for mounting the floral water tube on a retaining base, the piercing projection having a socket extending along the piercing projection and an extension post selectively coupled to the socket along the piercin... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5497577 | Artificial stem, support, and floral pick device An apparatus used to lengthen or replace a natural stem while allowing for a solid insertion (picking) into floral arrangements. Embodiments of this present invention include a cylindrical rod of absorbent floral foam, acting as the water translocating co... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5403634 | Collapsible flower vase The disclosure herein describes a collapsible flower vase that includes an elongated sleeve member made of flexible material, a pair of collars having a given shape, each having a structure adapted to engage a corresponding edge of the sleeve member to fo... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5301463 | Mutliple orientation floral stand A floral stand which is designed to display flower or branch arrangements in any desired orientation, including horizontally or upside down. The stand is a hollow shell made of a light weight plastic material and formed into any pleasing shape desired for... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5060417 | Flower stem and head support apparatus An apparatus for extending the useful life of cut flowers and promoting a maximum bloom by supporting the head of the flower and preventing the head from drooping. Embodiments of the present invention include tubular structures for gripping the outer surf... | 10/29/1991 |
| 4915224 | Container for packaging a flower The invention provides a container for packaging a flower having a stem communicating with a vial of nutrient, the vial including a lip and a body. The container comprises a generally hollow pedestal including a closed end, an open end opposite said close... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4880133 | Bud vase and attachment bracket The bud vase has a bulbous lower portion and an elongated neck. The lower portion has a flat bottom. That and the elongated neck adapt it to be held by the bracket which comprises a clamp, a vase clip and a conversion clip. The clamp has a back portion wh... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4584213 | Commemorative card A commemorative card is formed from water impervious or water resistant material and is provided with means for mounting at least one fresh or artificial flower thereon. Where the card is to carry a fresh flower or flowers, means for supplying moisture to... | 04/22/1986 |
| 4525950 | Receptacle for articles or the like A receptacle usable as a flower vase, and especially adapted to present the illusion of being filled with a liquid to a level called the "illusion line." The vase has an inner tubular insert sealed to an outer receptacle at the common rim of the outer rec... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4418496 | Support structure for small floral arrangement A support structure for small floral arrangements for use during occasions such as weddings and the like, the support structure including a multipurpose hanger for supporting ribbon bows, flowers and greens from the end of a church pew or bench along the ... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4106234 | Artificial stem assembly for a short stem cut flower The disclosure comprises an artificial stem for a short stem cut flower such as a cymbidium orchid, which includes a stiff, relatively large exterior tube of a suitable length to support the flower from a base which may be a reservoir consisting of a mois... | 08/15/1978 |
| 4103457 | Horticultural method and apparatus The disclosed method and apparatus include steps and means for providing a supply of aqueous nutrient liquid to the cut end of each of one or more cuttings such as cut flowers and small branches for sustaining life processes, and for coupling the cut inte... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4011677 | Flower corsage frame An improved flower corsage frame is provided with at least one spirally wound multistrand wire member body member, a substantially conical shaped bristle member extending from one end portion of the body member, a plurality of stems firmly but flexibly se... | 03/15/1977 |
| 3949568 | Bouquet ring A bouquet ring for fresh flowers or an artificial nosegay comprising a support base; bendable grasping prongs extending from the support base and adapted to grasp fresh or artificial flowers, a wet or dry synthetic foam-plastic flower support, or a tube-t... | 04/13/1976 |