Plant husbandry – Flower holder
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-23
2002-02-26
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)
Plant husbandry
Flower holder
Reexamination Certificate
active
06349501
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to fresh cut flowers, and more particularly to supports for fresh cut flower stems.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many people purchase fresh cut flowers or they may cut flowers from their flower gardens. Often these flowers will drupe within a very short period of time even though they are still fresh and alive. They may droop in 24 hours or less because of improper absorption of water. I have determined that the droop occurs because of weakness developing in the stem just below the base of the flower.
Flowers which are recently cut and still fresh may droop. These flowers still smell beautiful and would still look beautiful if they were not drooping. Many people simply discard the flowers even though there is still good life left in the flowers. Some people try to prop the flowers up with very tall vases. Some people try to prop the flowers up using other flowers or greenery. Some people may even try to prop up the flowers by placing the flowers in a corner or by leaning the flowers against a single wall. No current method of supporting flowers and their stems is very effective.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to supporting flowers and their stems. The present invention comprises a thin rod which is shaped to support flowers and their stems. The present invention may be constructed of plastic, acetate or a plastic/acetate combination. The present invention may be a cylindrical tube that is approximately 1 ¼ inches in length. The cylindrical tube may be rolled to fit the neck of any flower after the flower has wilted. The purpose of the present invention is to support the flower's neck to keep it in place for aesthetic beauty and longevity. The present invention may be compared to a human neck brace in practice, only for a flower after it has wilted.
REFERENCES:
patent: 664837 (1901-01-01), Davis
patent: 1557506 (1925-10-01), Walthers
patent: 1769198 (1930-07-01), Albany
patent: 1892393 (1932-12-01), Halm
patent: 2273368 (1942-02-01), Mumford
Jordan Charles T.
Palo Francis T.
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