CA2207510A1 - Disposable vase - Google Patents
Disposable vaseInfo
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- CA2207510A1 CA2207510A1 CA 2207510 CA2207510A CA2207510A1 CA 2207510 A1 CA2207510 A1 CA 2207510A1 CA 2207510 CA2207510 CA 2207510 CA 2207510 A CA2207510 A CA 2207510A CA 2207510 A1 CA2207510 A1 CA 2207510A1
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- enclosure
- peripheral edge
- bouquet
- cap
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G7/00—Flower holders or the like
- A47G7/02—Devices for supporting flower-pots or cut flowers
- A47G7/06—Flower vases
- A47G7/063—Flower vases foldable
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Abstract
A disposable vase made from paperboard has a waterproof liner and a cap with a central opening through which flower stems of a bouquet may be received.
A lower block of water-retaining foam may be located inside the liner adjacent to the bottom of the liner and a splashguard with at least one opening through which a flower stem of a bouquet may be received is located inside the liner adjacent to the cap.
A lower block of water-retaining foam may be located inside the liner adjacent to the bottom of the liner and a splashguard with at least one opening through which a flower stem of a bouquet may be received is located inside the liner adjacent to the cap.
Description
CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 DISPOSABLE VASE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a vase for holding cut flowers and is intended to be 5 made from inexpensive materials so that the vase may be thrown out or recycled after use.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cut flowers are commonly displayed as a bouquet in attractive containers 10 which complement or enhance the visual appeal of the flowers. Conventionally, a vase for holding cut flowers is made of transparent or translucent glass.
When cut flowers are purchased, they have usually been stored in a container which holds water, such as a pail, in order to preserve the flowers in an attractive condition and to prevent wilting and decay. The purchaser is given a bouquet of 15 selected flowers which sometimes are already bundled and is given the option of wrapping the bouquet in decorative paper which is taped or stapled to form a cone.
The recipient of the bouquet is presented with the paper cone which conceals the flowers from view and which often is wet at the bottom from water dripping from the stems of the flowers. It is not always convenient for the recipient to 20 transfer the bouquet into a vase, particularly since it is recommended to give the stems of the flowers a fresh cut before immersion into fresh water. The recipient may be in a public venue where access to a vase is limited, or the recipient may be at home and be too preoccupied with other functions, such as hosting a party, to CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 immediately place the bouquet in water so that it can be displayed and enjoyed. As a result, considerable time may lapse in which the flowers of the bouquet are out of water, from the time of purchase of the bouquet to the time the flowers are received m a vase.
It is known to the Applicant that some flowers, such as roses, are often delivered with the stems received in respective ampoules which hold water and keep the rose fresh. This expedient is expensive and has not been widely adopted for use with other less valuable flowers. The recipient is also required to remove the ampoules and arrange the flowers into a vase for display.
An object of the invention is to provide a disposable vase whereby a cut flower bouquet may be given to a recipient without some of the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with this invention, there is provided a vase comprising an open container made from self-supporting paperboard and having a waterproof liner which is closed at the bottom and which overhangs a top peripheral edge of the container.
A cap is associated with a top open end of the container and has a central opening through which the stems of the flowers in a bouquet are received.
Preferably, a lightweight, water-retaining foam block is disposed at the bottom of the liner and a similar, apertured block is disposed at the top of the liner adjacent to the cap.
Conveniently, the paperboard container will be imprinted with a decorative CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 exterior and selected messages or greetings to suit any desired occasion.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, a preferred 5 embodiment is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a bouquet comprising flowers in association with a vase in accordance with the invention;
Fig. 2 is an exploded view of Fig. 1 showing the assembly of the vase;
~0 Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the top of the vase of Fig. 1 with a cap removed and in a partially-assembled configuration; and Fig. 4 is a top plan view of a blank for forming a cap forming part of the vase of Fig. 1.
THE DRAWINGS
A bouquet made in accordance with the invention is indicated generally by reference numeral 20 in Fig. 1. The bouquet comprises selected cut flowers 22 20 arranged to complement one another for display and could include additional decorative elements such as ribbons and the like. The flowers are received in a vase 24 made in accordance with the invention from inexpensive materials so that the vase may be thrown out or recycled after use.
CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 The components of the vase 24 are shown in more detail in Fig. 2 and comprise a paperboard enclosure 26, a removable liner 28, a block of water-ret~ining foam 30, a retainer 32, and a cap 34.
The enclosure 26 is preferably made of self-supporting paperboard and, in this 5 case, has been formed into a box of rectangular cross-section which is open at a top end and has a closed bottom end. Conveniently, the closed bottom of the enclosure 26 may comprise a "Hyme's" bottom lock so that the enclosure may be collapsed during shipping and storage or when the vase 24 is provided in a kit form as shown in Fig. 5. The enclosure 26 will advantageously be printed with a decorative exterior 10 and convey a greeting, sentiment or social expression, which is selected in accordance with the occasion for which the bouquet is being presented. The liner 28 comprises a polyethylene bag with a thickness of appro~im~tely .006 in. (O.lmm), of which the length exceeds the height of the enclosure 26, the liner 28 having sufficient width to overhang a top peripheral edge 36 of the enclosure 26 and drawn in ghost outline15 in Figs. 2 and 3. The liner 28 is waterproof and contains water indicated by numeral 38 for sustaining the cut flowers 22 and the overhang of the liner 28 protects the enclosure 26 from water spills and any resulting damage.
The block 30 is made of floral foam and is adapted to hold water. The block 30 is located inside the liner 28 adjacent the bottom of the liner, where it protects 20 the liner from accidental damage arising from the flower stems 40 (Fig. 1) coming into contact directly with the liner 28. The block 30 also operates as an anchor to locate the flowers.
The retainer 32 is similarly provided in the form of a floral foam block having CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 a central opening 42 through which the stems 40 of the bouquet 22 are received.
The retainer 32 is disposed inside the liner 28 adjacent to the top peripheral edge 36 of the enclosure 26. The retainer 32 operates as a splash guard or water dam to retain the water 38 within the enclosure 26 and also helps to locate the flowers 22 S so that the arrangement of the bouquet 20 will be maintained.
The cap 34 is similarly constructed from paperboard and comprises four panels, a, b, c, d (Fig. 4) of which a first section lies adjacent to an associated side of the enclosure 26 and a second section forms a top 44, the cap being dimensioned to receive the top peripheral edge 36 of the enclosure and to partially block the open 10 end of the enclosure. A central opening 46 is formed in the top 44 and receives the stems 40 of the cut flowers 22. The central opening 46 is inscribed in an annulus defined by an outer circle 48 remote from the opening 46, the annulus being divided into a series of sectors 50, each separable from adjacent sectors. As seen in Fig. 2, the sectors may be lifted to increase the effective size of the opening 46 to the 15 diameter of the outer circle 48. In this way, a larger bouquet of flowers 22 may be accommodated in the same vase 24.
It will be appreciated that the vase 24 may be provided as a kit comprising the paperboard enclosure 26, the liner 28 and the cap 34 in collapsed form, optionally with a foam block 30 and retainer 32. In this way, purchasers of the kit may create 20 their own floral arrangements before presenting a bouquet. The configuration of the enclosure 26 is known and will not be described in any detail. However, the cap 34 has been specifically designed for cooperation with the enclosure 26 and could be used in association with other waterproof enclosures, for example, made from CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 synthetic plastic material.
The cap 34 is conveniently made from a blank 54 drawn in Fig. 4. The blank 54 comprises four panels, a, b, c, d disposed in seriatim along parallel fold lines 56 scored into the paperboard, each panel comprising two sections separated by a 5 continuous fold line 58 n1nning the length of the panels and orthogonal to theparallel fold lines 56. A first panel "a" has a first section 60 of rectangular shape bound on one side by the continuous fold line 58 and on another side by one of the parallel fold lines 56. The other two sides are free and parallel to a respective one of said fold lines.
A second section 62 of the panel "a" has a free edge which is spaced from the continuous fold line 58 by a minimum distance x, the free edge having a centrally-disposed arcuate portion severed from the blank to leave an arc 64 that defines half of the perimeter for the central opening 46 of the cap 34. A second arcuate portion 66 concentric with the arc 64 corresponds to the outer circle 48 and has been edge-punched so as to define the sectors 50 of which the free edges extend on respective radii from the second arcuate portion 66.
The second section 62 of panel "a" is also defined by two straight edges 67 orthogonal to the continuous fold line 58 and aligned, in one case, with a free edge of the first section 60, and in a second case with the associated parallel fold line 56.
A pair of slots 68 lanced into the second section 62 are provided to receive cooperating tabs 70 in an adjacent panel "b", "d".
A second panel "b" adjacent to panel "a" has a first rectangular section 72 which has one free edge in parallel to the continuous fold line 58 and is bound on CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 the other two sides by a pair of the parallel fold lines 56. A second section 74 of the second panel "b" has a free edge which is spaced from the continuous fold line 58 by a m~ximum distance x and has a centrally-disposed arcuate portion severed therefrom to form an arc 76 having a radius which is commensurate with the radius 5 of the second arcuate portion 66 in panel "a". A pair of free edges extend transversely from the continuous fold line 58 at approxim~tely 45~ and contain the tabs 70 which cooperate with the slots 68, also disposed at 45~ to the continuous fold line 58 so as to form an interlock.
A third panel "c" adjacent to panel "b" is similar to panel "a" and like parts 10 have been identified by like reference numerals in Fig. 4, the only difference between panel "c" and panel "a" being that panel "a" has a free edge parallel to a fold line 56 whereas panel "c" is disposed between panels "b" and "d" and therefore has no such free edge. The first section of panel "c" is identified by reference numeral 78 and the second section is identified by reference numeral 80.
Similarly, panel "d" is identical to panel "b" and like parts have been identified by like numerals. The first section of panel "d" is identified by reference numeral 82 and the second section is identified by reference numeral 84. In addition, panel "d" has a glue tab 86 extending from the associated parallel fold line 56 and which is adapted to be adhesively secured to the parallel free edge of panel "a" in 20 order to form the cap 34. The assembly of the cap 34 is completed by folding the second sections of panels "a", "b", "c", "d" downwardly as indicated by arrows 88 in Fig. 3 and by securing the tabs 70 into the associated slots 68.
In use, a bouquet 20 may be presented to a recipient for immediate enjoyment CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 and display. The bouquet may be kept in the vase of the invention for an indefinite period and it is entirely at the discretion of the recipient whether to transfer the flowers into a vase of a more permanent nature. Trials conducted by the Applicant have demonstrated that bouquets held in a vase according to the invention have a5 prolonged life and it is believed that such life is prolonged because the enclosure does not permit light to enter the water and evaporation of water from the vase is .
mln~m1.sed.
It will be understood that several variations may be made to the above-described embodiment of the invention without departure from the scope of the 10 appended claims. In particular, it will be appreciated that the enclosure 26 is not required to have a closed bottom end, although this may be preferred to provide additional support to the liner 28, depending on the size of the bouquet and theamount of water contained by the vase.
It will also be appreciated that the afore-mentioned advantages may be realised 15 with a container made from more permanent materials such as an enclosure and a cap made from synthetic plastic. The floral foam block and retainer are optionaland could be provided in other forms. In particular, it is envisaged that the retainer 32 may comprise a synthetic plastic cap with perforations or slots to receive flower stems. These variations and others will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a vase for holding cut flowers and is intended to be 5 made from inexpensive materials so that the vase may be thrown out or recycled after use.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Cut flowers are commonly displayed as a bouquet in attractive containers 10 which complement or enhance the visual appeal of the flowers. Conventionally, a vase for holding cut flowers is made of transparent or translucent glass.
When cut flowers are purchased, they have usually been stored in a container which holds water, such as a pail, in order to preserve the flowers in an attractive condition and to prevent wilting and decay. The purchaser is given a bouquet of 15 selected flowers which sometimes are already bundled and is given the option of wrapping the bouquet in decorative paper which is taped or stapled to form a cone.
The recipient of the bouquet is presented with the paper cone which conceals the flowers from view and which often is wet at the bottom from water dripping from the stems of the flowers. It is not always convenient for the recipient to 20 transfer the bouquet into a vase, particularly since it is recommended to give the stems of the flowers a fresh cut before immersion into fresh water. The recipient may be in a public venue where access to a vase is limited, or the recipient may be at home and be too preoccupied with other functions, such as hosting a party, to CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 immediately place the bouquet in water so that it can be displayed and enjoyed. As a result, considerable time may lapse in which the flowers of the bouquet are out of water, from the time of purchase of the bouquet to the time the flowers are received m a vase.
It is known to the Applicant that some flowers, such as roses, are often delivered with the stems received in respective ampoules which hold water and keep the rose fresh. This expedient is expensive and has not been widely adopted for use with other less valuable flowers. The recipient is also required to remove the ampoules and arrange the flowers into a vase for display.
An object of the invention is to provide a disposable vase whereby a cut flower bouquet may be given to a recipient without some of the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with this invention, there is provided a vase comprising an open container made from self-supporting paperboard and having a waterproof liner which is closed at the bottom and which overhangs a top peripheral edge of the container.
A cap is associated with a top open end of the container and has a central opening through which the stems of the flowers in a bouquet are received.
Preferably, a lightweight, water-retaining foam block is disposed at the bottom of the liner and a similar, apertured block is disposed at the top of the liner adjacent to the cap.
Conveniently, the paperboard container will be imprinted with a decorative CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 exterior and selected messages or greetings to suit any desired occasion.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, a preferred 5 embodiment is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a bouquet comprising flowers in association with a vase in accordance with the invention;
Fig. 2 is an exploded view of Fig. 1 showing the assembly of the vase;
~0 Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing the top of the vase of Fig. 1 with a cap removed and in a partially-assembled configuration; and Fig. 4 is a top plan view of a blank for forming a cap forming part of the vase of Fig. 1.
THE DRAWINGS
A bouquet made in accordance with the invention is indicated generally by reference numeral 20 in Fig. 1. The bouquet comprises selected cut flowers 22 20 arranged to complement one another for display and could include additional decorative elements such as ribbons and the like. The flowers are received in a vase 24 made in accordance with the invention from inexpensive materials so that the vase may be thrown out or recycled after use.
CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 The components of the vase 24 are shown in more detail in Fig. 2 and comprise a paperboard enclosure 26, a removable liner 28, a block of water-ret~ining foam 30, a retainer 32, and a cap 34.
The enclosure 26 is preferably made of self-supporting paperboard and, in this 5 case, has been formed into a box of rectangular cross-section which is open at a top end and has a closed bottom end. Conveniently, the closed bottom of the enclosure 26 may comprise a "Hyme's" bottom lock so that the enclosure may be collapsed during shipping and storage or when the vase 24 is provided in a kit form as shown in Fig. 5. The enclosure 26 will advantageously be printed with a decorative exterior 10 and convey a greeting, sentiment or social expression, which is selected in accordance with the occasion for which the bouquet is being presented. The liner 28 comprises a polyethylene bag with a thickness of appro~im~tely .006 in. (O.lmm), of which the length exceeds the height of the enclosure 26, the liner 28 having sufficient width to overhang a top peripheral edge 36 of the enclosure 26 and drawn in ghost outline15 in Figs. 2 and 3. The liner 28 is waterproof and contains water indicated by numeral 38 for sustaining the cut flowers 22 and the overhang of the liner 28 protects the enclosure 26 from water spills and any resulting damage.
The block 30 is made of floral foam and is adapted to hold water. The block 30 is located inside the liner 28 adjacent the bottom of the liner, where it protects 20 the liner from accidental damage arising from the flower stems 40 (Fig. 1) coming into contact directly with the liner 28. The block 30 also operates as an anchor to locate the flowers.
The retainer 32 is similarly provided in the form of a floral foam block having CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 a central opening 42 through which the stems 40 of the bouquet 22 are received.
The retainer 32 is disposed inside the liner 28 adjacent to the top peripheral edge 36 of the enclosure 26. The retainer 32 operates as a splash guard or water dam to retain the water 38 within the enclosure 26 and also helps to locate the flowers 22 S so that the arrangement of the bouquet 20 will be maintained.
The cap 34 is similarly constructed from paperboard and comprises four panels, a, b, c, d (Fig. 4) of which a first section lies adjacent to an associated side of the enclosure 26 and a second section forms a top 44, the cap being dimensioned to receive the top peripheral edge 36 of the enclosure and to partially block the open 10 end of the enclosure. A central opening 46 is formed in the top 44 and receives the stems 40 of the cut flowers 22. The central opening 46 is inscribed in an annulus defined by an outer circle 48 remote from the opening 46, the annulus being divided into a series of sectors 50, each separable from adjacent sectors. As seen in Fig. 2, the sectors may be lifted to increase the effective size of the opening 46 to the 15 diameter of the outer circle 48. In this way, a larger bouquet of flowers 22 may be accommodated in the same vase 24.
It will be appreciated that the vase 24 may be provided as a kit comprising the paperboard enclosure 26, the liner 28 and the cap 34 in collapsed form, optionally with a foam block 30 and retainer 32. In this way, purchasers of the kit may create 20 their own floral arrangements before presenting a bouquet. The configuration of the enclosure 26 is known and will not be described in any detail. However, the cap 34 has been specifically designed for cooperation with the enclosure 26 and could be used in association with other waterproof enclosures, for example, made from CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 synthetic plastic material.
The cap 34 is conveniently made from a blank 54 drawn in Fig. 4. The blank 54 comprises four panels, a, b, c, d disposed in seriatim along parallel fold lines 56 scored into the paperboard, each panel comprising two sections separated by a 5 continuous fold line 58 n1nning the length of the panels and orthogonal to theparallel fold lines 56. A first panel "a" has a first section 60 of rectangular shape bound on one side by the continuous fold line 58 and on another side by one of the parallel fold lines 56. The other two sides are free and parallel to a respective one of said fold lines.
A second section 62 of the panel "a" has a free edge which is spaced from the continuous fold line 58 by a minimum distance x, the free edge having a centrally-disposed arcuate portion severed from the blank to leave an arc 64 that defines half of the perimeter for the central opening 46 of the cap 34. A second arcuate portion 66 concentric with the arc 64 corresponds to the outer circle 48 and has been edge-punched so as to define the sectors 50 of which the free edges extend on respective radii from the second arcuate portion 66.
The second section 62 of panel "a" is also defined by two straight edges 67 orthogonal to the continuous fold line 58 and aligned, in one case, with a free edge of the first section 60, and in a second case with the associated parallel fold line 56.
A pair of slots 68 lanced into the second section 62 are provided to receive cooperating tabs 70 in an adjacent panel "b", "d".
A second panel "b" adjacent to panel "a" has a first rectangular section 72 which has one free edge in parallel to the continuous fold line 58 and is bound on CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 the other two sides by a pair of the parallel fold lines 56. A second section 74 of the second panel "b" has a free edge which is spaced from the continuous fold line 58 by a m~ximum distance x and has a centrally-disposed arcuate portion severed therefrom to form an arc 76 having a radius which is commensurate with the radius 5 of the second arcuate portion 66 in panel "a". A pair of free edges extend transversely from the continuous fold line 58 at approxim~tely 45~ and contain the tabs 70 which cooperate with the slots 68, also disposed at 45~ to the continuous fold line 58 so as to form an interlock.
A third panel "c" adjacent to panel "b" is similar to panel "a" and like parts 10 have been identified by like reference numerals in Fig. 4, the only difference between panel "c" and panel "a" being that panel "a" has a free edge parallel to a fold line 56 whereas panel "c" is disposed between panels "b" and "d" and therefore has no such free edge. The first section of panel "c" is identified by reference numeral 78 and the second section is identified by reference numeral 80.
Similarly, panel "d" is identical to panel "b" and like parts have been identified by like numerals. The first section of panel "d" is identified by reference numeral 82 and the second section is identified by reference numeral 84. In addition, panel "d" has a glue tab 86 extending from the associated parallel fold line 56 and which is adapted to be adhesively secured to the parallel free edge of panel "a" in 20 order to form the cap 34. The assembly of the cap 34 is completed by folding the second sections of panels "a", "b", "c", "d" downwardly as indicated by arrows 88 in Fig. 3 and by securing the tabs 70 into the associated slots 68.
In use, a bouquet 20 may be presented to a recipient for immediate enjoyment CA 02207~10 1997-06-12 and display. The bouquet may be kept in the vase of the invention for an indefinite period and it is entirely at the discretion of the recipient whether to transfer the flowers into a vase of a more permanent nature. Trials conducted by the Applicant have demonstrated that bouquets held in a vase according to the invention have a5 prolonged life and it is believed that such life is prolonged because the enclosure does not permit light to enter the water and evaporation of water from the vase is .
mln~m1.sed.
It will be understood that several variations may be made to the above-described embodiment of the invention without departure from the scope of the 10 appended claims. In particular, it will be appreciated that the enclosure 26 is not required to have a closed bottom end, although this may be preferred to provide additional support to the liner 28, depending on the size of the bouquet and theamount of water contained by the vase.
It will also be appreciated that the afore-mentioned advantages may be realised 15 with a container made from more permanent materials such as an enclosure and a cap made from synthetic plastic. The floral foam block and retainer are optionaland could be provided in other forms. In particular, it is envisaged that the retainer 32 may comprise a synthetic plastic cap with perforations or slots to receive flower stems. These variations and others will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
Claims (20)
1. A vase comprising a paperboard enclosure open at a top end to define a top peripheral edge and a waterproof liner having a closed bottom received in said enclosure, the liner being dimensioned to overhang said top peripheral edge and to receive flower stems of a bouquet to be displayed in the vase.
2. A vase according to claim 1 associated with a cap adapted to receive said top peripheral edge and to partially block said top end, the cap having a central opening through which flower stems of a bouquet may be received.
3. A vase according to claim 1 having a lower block of water-retaining foam disposed inside the liner adjacent to said closed bottom of the liner.
4. A vase according to claim 1 having a splashguard with at least one opening through which a flower stem of a bouquet may be received, the said splashguard being disposed inside the liner adjacent to said top peripheral edge of the enclosure.
5. A vase according to claim 1 in which the exterior surface of the paperboard enclosure is decorative and is imprinted with a greeting.
6. A bouquet comprising:
a selected number of cut flowers arranged to complement one another for display;
a paperboard enclosure open at a top end to define a top peripheral edge;
a waterproof liner having a closed bottom and received in said enclosure, the liner overhanging said top peripheral edge and receiving flower stems from said cut flowers;
a cap that receives said top peripheral edge, the cap partially blocking said top end and having a central opening receiving flower stems from said cut flowers;
and water contained by said liner.
a selected number of cut flowers arranged to complement one another for display;
a paperboard enclosure open at a top end to define a top peripheral edge;
a waterproof liner having a closed bottom and received in said enclosure, the liner overhanging said top peripheral edge and receiving flower stems from said cut flowers;
a cap that receives said top peripheral edge, the cap partially blocking said top end and having a central opening receiving flower stems from said cut flowers;
and water contained by said liner.
7. A bouquet according to claim 6 having a lower block of water-retaining foam disposed inside the liner adjacent to said closed bottom of the liner.
8. A bouquet according to claim 6 having a splashguard disposed inside the lineradjacent to said top peripheral edge of the enclosure, the splashguard having at least one opening for receiving a flower stem from said cut flowers.
9. A vase comprising a waterproof enclosure open at a top end to define a top peripheral edge and a cap that receives said top peripheral edge, the cap having a central opening through which flower stems of a bouquet may be received.
10. A vase according to claim 9 in which the enclosure is opaque to visible light.
11. A vase according to claim 9 having a lower block of water-retaining foam disposed inside the enclosure adjacent a closed bottom end thereof.
12. A vase according to claim 9 having a splashguard with at least one opening through which a flower stem of a bouquet may be received, the splashguard being disposed inside the enclosure adjacent to said top peripheral edge.
13. A kit for making a vase comprising:
- a paperboard enclosure collapsed to lie flat and adapted to be opened at a topend to define a top peripheral edge; and - a waterproof liner having a closed bottom adapted to be received in said enclosure and dimensioned to overhang said top peripheral edge.
- a paperboard enclosure collapsed to lie flat and adapted to be opened at a topend to define a top peripheral edge; and - a waterproof liner having a closed bottom adapted to be received in said enclosure and dimensioned to overhang said top peripheral edge.
14. A kit according to claim 13 having a paperboard cap collapsed to lie flat and adapted to receive said top peripheral edge and to partially block said top end, the cap having a central opening through which flower stems of a bouquet may be received.
15. A cap for receiving a top peripheral edge defined at a top open end of an enclosure, the cap being adapted to partially block said top end and having a central opening through which flower stems of a bouquet may be received.
16. A cap according to claim 15 in which said central opening is inscribed in anannulus defined by an outer circle remote from the opening and an inner circle adjacent to the opening, the annulus being divided into a series of sectors, each separable from adjacent sectors to thereby increase the effective size of the opening and accommodate a larger bouquet.
17. A blank for making a cap adapted to receive a top peripheral edge defined ata top open end of a rectangular enclosure, the blank comprising four panels, a, b, c, d disposed in seriation along parallel fold lines, each panel comprising two sections separated by a continuous fold line running the length of the panels and orthogonal to said parallel fold lines;
a first panel "a" having a first section which is bound on at least two sides bysaid continuous fold line and at least one said parallel fold lines and a second section having a free edge spaced from said continuous fold line by a minimum distance x, said free edge having a centrally-disposed arcuate portion severed therefrom, and two straight edges orthogonal to said continuous fold line;
a second panel "b" adjacent to panel "a" having a first section which is bound on at least two sides by said continuous fold line and at least one of said parallel fold lines and a second section having a free edge spaced from said continuous fold line by a distance which does not exceed x, and two free edges transverse to said continuous fold line;
a third panel "c" adjacent to panel "b" having a first section which is bound on at least two sides by said continuous fold line and at least one said parallel fold lines and a second section having a free edge spaced from said continuous fold line by a distance x, said free edge having a centrally-disposed arcuate portion severed therefrom, and two straight edges orthogonal to said continuous fold line; and a fourth panel "d" adjacent to panel "c" having a first section which is bound on at least two sides by said continuous fold line and at least one of said parallel fold lines and a second section having a free edge spaced from said continuous fold line by a distance which does not exceed x, and two free edges transverse to said continuous fold line;
at least one of said panels a, b, c, d at one end of the blank having a glue tabextending from one of said parallel fold lines and adapted to be adhesively secured to a free edge of another of said panels a, b, c, d at the other end of the blank;
and securing means being provided for joining said second sections in adjacent panels.
a first panel "a" having a first section which is bound on at least two sides bysaid continuous fold line and at least one said parallel fold lines and a second section having a free edge spaced from said continuous fold line by a minimum distance x, said free edge having a centrally-disposed arcuate portion severed therefrom, and two straight edges orthogonal to said continuous fold line;
a second panel "b" adjacent to panel "a" having a first section which is bound on at least two sides by said continuous fold line and at least one of said parallel fold lines and a second section having a free edge spaced from said continuous fold line by a distance which does not exceed x, and two free edges transverse to said continuous fold line;
a third panel "c" adjacent to panel "b" having a first section which is bound on at least two sides by said continuous fold line and at least one said parallel fold lines and a second section having a free edge spaced from said continuous fold line by a distance x, said free edge having a centrally-disposed arcuate portion severed therefrom, and two straight edges orthogonal to said continuous fold line; and a fourth panel "d" adjacent to panel "c" having a first section which is bound on at least two sides by said continuous fold line and at least one of said parallel fold lines and a second section having a free edge spaced from said continuous fold line by a distance which does not exceed x, and two free edges transverse to said continuous fold line;
at least one of said panels a, b, c, d at one end of the blank having a glue tabextending from one of said parallel fold lines and adapted to be adhesively secured to a free edge of another of said panels a, b, c, d at the other end of the blank;
and securing means being provided for joining said second sections in adjacent panels.
18. A blank according to claim 17 in which a series of sectors each separable from adjacent sectors are formed in panels "a" and "c", the sectors being defined by a second arcuate portion concentric with said centrally-disposed arcuate portion and free edges extending on respective radii from said second arcuate portion to said centrally-disposed arcuate portion.
19. A blank according to claim 18 in which panels "b" and "d" have second sections in which the free edge spaced from said continuous fold line each has acentrally-disposed arcuate portion severed therefrom, said arcuate portion having a radius commensurate with the radius of the second arcuate portion of panels "a" and "c".
20. A blank according to claim 17 in which said securing means comprises a set of tabs and cooperating slots adapted to form an interlock.
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