Holding element in a flower vase
A cylindrical holding element with a flower frog and decorative sleeve addresses the limitations of traditional vases by simplifying assembly and enhancing flower display and stem longevity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025003261
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-08
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-10-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing flower vases limit the arrangement of flowers due to their geometry, requiring complex assembly of multiple parts for holding devices, and glass vases reveal stems, detracting from the aesthetic appearance.
A cylindrical holding element with a flower frog and optional spiral stem holders, which can be easily assembled and positioned within the vase, along with a decorative sleeve to conceal stems, enhancing flower display and freshness.
Facilitates easier assembly, improves flower arrangement flexibility, maintains aesthetic appeal, and extends stem life by promoting better water transport.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] When flowers are placed in a vase, the vase acts as a support for them. The flowers are primarily held in place by contact with the base of the vase and the rim of its opening. If, for example, the opening is too large, the flowers will sit at an angle; if the vase is too tall, parts of the flowers will disappear inside. The possibilities for arranging flowers are limited by the vase's geometry, preventing them from being displayed to their best advantage. To improve this situation, there are already holding devices in vases, such as those described in patent application AZ 10 2024 002 629.0. This holding device consists of at least six individual parts and must be assembled individually by hand.
[0002] The aim of the invention is to make the holding device simpler with fewer individual parts and less effort for assembly.
[0003] A particularly advantageous embodiment is achieved by designing the holding device as a cylindrical holding element (1). The cylindrical shape rests against the inner wall of the flower vase (2) at its base, thus holding the holding element (1) at a defined height within the flower vase (2). This height is determined by the geometry of the flower vase (2) and the holding element (1). Due to its cylindrical shape, the holding element (1) remains largely parallel to the longitudinal axis of the flower vase (2) after it has been inserted.
[0004] A particularly advantageous embodiment of the holding element (1) is achieved by arranging a flower frog (3) on the holding element (1). The flower frog (3) is positioned by the inventive holding element (1), for example, a few centimeters below the opening of the flower vase (2), which allows flowers and branches to be inserted even at a shallow angle.
[0005] A further advantageous embodiment of the holding element (1) is achieved by designing the holding element (1) as a transparent spiral ikebana stem holder.
[0006] These stem holders are commercially available, so no additional manufacturing effort is required. After inserting the holding element (1) according to the invention, the flower hedgehog (3) can be placed directly on it or screwed or glued to it.
[0007] Commercially available spiral ikebana stem holders have openings and are divisible. The lower part (5) can be removed and positioned above the flower frog (3) using a support rod (4). The openings in part (5) then provide additional support for the arranged flowers.
[0008] A further advantageous embodiment of the holding element (1) is achieved by extending the support rod (4) to the bottom of the flower vase (2). This holds the holding element (1) at the desired height in the flower vase (2). Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a top view of a possible embodiment of the holding element according to the invention. Fig. Figure 2 schematically shows section AA.
[0009] The retaining element (1) is in Fig. 1 and Fig.The flower frog (3) is arranged within the flower vase (2). The holding element (1) is cylindrical and forms a solid base for the flower frog (3). A support rod (4) can also be attached to the holding element (1), to which the removable lower part (5) of the holding element (1) can then be fastened. This provides additional support for the flowers arranged in the holder at the openings in part (5). The support rod (4) also facilitates the insertion and removal of the holding element (1).
[0010] With glass vases, the stem is visible and detracts from the overall appearance of the flower arrangement. To avoid this, a cover is suggested, in the form of a sleeve that is placed around the vase. For cylindrical vases, this sleeve is shaped like the unfolded form of a truncated cone. The sleeve can be easily cut from paper, for example, wrapped around the vase, and glued at the overlap. The sleeve can also be laminated for added protection. In addition to its function as a privacy screen, this sleeve is also a decorative element that can be easily changed to match the flower arrangement.
[0011] A further particular advantage of the holding element according to the invention results from the raised position of the flower frog in the vase. This allows the flower stems to be cut shorter than when using the vase without this holding element. Shorter flower stems facilitate water transport for the flowers, and the flowers demonstrably stay fresh longer.
[0012] The trademark name Florabana is registered for the holding element according to the invention, in reference to the term Ikebana, which is used for arranging flowers with flower frogs in a shallow dish.
Claims
[1] Holding element in a flower vase characterized by , that the retaining element (1) is cylindrical in shape. [2] Holding element in a flower vase according to claim 1 characterized by , that a flower hedgehog (3) is arranged above the holding element (1). [3] Holding element in a flower vase according to claim 1 characterized by , that the holding element (1) is designed as a transparent spiral ikebana stem holder.