US3556389A
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Cut flower package
Assignee: GREGOIRE FLOWERS Inc
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Filing: 1967-12-21
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1987-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A package for cut flowers is made of flexible material having a champagne glass shape. The lower part of the package grips the stems and the upper part of the package shields and protects the blossoms while allowing ample space for the blossoms to breath.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald L Gregoire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/50; B65D85/505; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S383/00; Y10S383/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A plastic package for cut flowers having a champagne glass configuration in which a lower open end portion of the package is dimensioned to grip the stems of the flowers along a substantial portion of the length of the stems and in which an upper open end portion of the package is dimensioned to permit adequate air circulation about the blossoms to prevent condensation of moisture and rotting of the blossoms and in which the champagne glass curvature of the midportion of the package provides a smoothly curved, rapid transition from the narrow lower end portion to the wide upper end portion to thereby maximize the effectiveness of the stem holding portion of the package and the blossom shielding portion of the package.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A plastic package for cut flowers having a champagne glass configuration in which a lower open end portion of the package is dimensioned to grip the stems of the flowers along a substantial portion of the length of the stems and in which an upper open end portion of the package is dimensioned to permit adequate air circulation about the blossoms to prevent condensation of moisture and rotting of the blossoms and in which the champagne glass curvature of the midportion of the package provides a smoothly curved, rapid transition from the narrow lower end portion to the wide upper end portion to thereby maximize the effectiveness of the stem holding portion of the package and the blossom shielding portion of the package.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
89 words
A package for cut flowers having a lower region, a transition region and an upper region, said lower region being elongated and having a generally circular cross section dimensioned to grip the stems of cut flowers along a substantial portion of the length of the stems, said transition region having a generally circular cross section that rapidly increases in diameter in the upward direction, said upper region being elongated and having a generally circular cross section of sufficient diameter to permit the blossoms to breathe without condensation of moisture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
A package for cut flowers having a lower region, a transition region and an upper region, said lower region being elongated and having a generally circular cross section dimensioned to grip the stems of cut flowers along a substantial portion of the length of the stems, said transition region having a generally circular cross section that rapidly increases in diameter in the upward direction, said upper region being elongated and having a generally circular cross section of sufficient diameter to permit the blossoms to breathe without condensation of moisture.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |