U.S. patent application number 15/007025 was filed with the patent office on 2016-07-28 for organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items.
The applicant listed for this patent is Kathy Jo Kuchta. Invention is credited to Kathy Jo Kuchta.
Application Number | 20160213174 15/007025 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 56433497 |
Filed Date | 2016-07-28 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160213174 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kuchta; Kathy Jo |
July 28, 2016 |
Organizing Tool for Arranging Flowers and Other Items
Abstract
An organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items has a
top arrangement surface and a rounded lateral wall, forming a
tapered cylinder with an inverted bowl type structure. The top
arrangement surface is perforated by radially patterned holes. A
lower perimetrical edge of the rounded lateral wall is scalloped to
resemble a wave shape.
Inventors: |
Kuchta; Kathy Jo; (Sherman
Oaks, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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State |
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Kuchta; Kathy Jo |
Sherman Oaks |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
56433497 |
Appl. No.: |
15/007025 |
Filed: |
January 26, 2016 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62108728 |
Jan 28, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 7/07 20130101; B43K
23/00 20130101; B25H 3/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47G 7/03 20060101
A47G007/03 |
Claims
1. An organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items
comprises: a top arrangement surface; a rounded lateral wall,
wherein the rounded lateral wall surrounds a hollow interior space;
the top arrangement surface comprises a plurality of holes; the
rounded lateral wall comprises a lower perimetrical edge; the
rounded lateral wall and the top arrangement surface being
positioned axially adjacent to each other; the rounded lateral wall
and the top arrangement surface being positioned concentrically
with each other; the top arrangement surface and the rounded
lateral wall being perimetrically connected to each other; the
lower perimetrical edge and the top arrangement surface being
positioned axially opposite each other along the rounded lateral
wall; the plurality of holes traversing through the top arrangement
surface; and the plurality of holes being distributed across the
top arrangement surface.
2. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the rounded lateral wall being a
tapered cylinder, wherein a lower diameter of the rounded lateral
wall adjacent to the lower perimetrical edge is greater than an
upper diameter of the rounded lateral wall adjacent to the top
arrangement surface.
3. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the rounded lateral wall being
radially symmetric.
4. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the top arrangement surface being
radially symmetric.
5. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the lower perimetrical edge of the
rounded lateral wall being radially symmetric.
6. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the top arrangement surface having
convex geometry, wherein a focal point of the top arrangement
surface is positioned along a direction from the top arrangement
surface toward the lower perimetrical edge.
7. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the top arrangement surface being a
flat surface, wherein the top arrangement surface is circular.
8. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the plurality of holes traversing
perpendicularly through the top arrangement surface.
9. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the plurality of holes comprises a
first plurality of holes and a second plurality of holes.
10. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 9 comprises: the first plurality of holes and the
second plurality of holes being radially patterned on the top
arrangement surface.
11. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 9 comprises: the first plurality of holes and the
second plurality of holes being interspersed among each other on
the top arrangement surface.
12. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 9 comprises: each the first plurality of holes
being circular.
13. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 9 comprises: each of the second plurality of holes
being cross-shaped.
14. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the lower perimetrical edge being
radially scalloped.
15. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 14 comprises: the lower perimetrical edge
comprises a first plurality of curved portions and a second
plurality of curved portions; and the first plurality of curved
portions and the second plurality of curved portions being
alternatingly positioned adjacent to each other around the lower
perimetrical edge.
16. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 15 comprises: each of the first plurality of
curved portions being concave toward the top arrangement surface;
and each of the second plurality of curved portions being convex
toward the top arrangement surface.
17. The organizing tool for arranging flowers and other items as
claimed in claim 1 comprises: the rounded lateral wall, the top
arrangement surface, and the lower perimetrical edge being made of
a flexible polymer material.
Description
[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S.
Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/108,728 filed on Jan.
28, 2015.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to decoration and
organization. More particularly, the present invention relates to
arranging multiple items using multiple positions in an item
arranger.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Current methods for securing a design in a vase include
messy foams and tapes that are time consuming, not reusable and do
not allow for removal of the flowers without disturbing the
arrangement and changing the water.
[0004] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide an arranging tool for flowers and similar objects that
holds flowers securely inside a vase or container, giving complete
design control and stability to the user. The present invention can
be removed from the vase while still holding the design in place
for purposes of changing or adding water. It allows individuals to
arrange flowers like professionals at a fraction of the cost. The
present invention can then be reattached to the vase without
disturbing the floral design. In addition, the present invention
also seals in the water and reduces evaporation encouraging flowers
to stay fresher longer. The unique stability of the product allows
for more flexible and creative design concepts. It can be
customized in many sizes and colors for special occasions or
holidays and can be easily branded for company logos. The present
invention is perfect for organizing and displaying pens and
pencils, craft supplies, cosmetic brushes and products, storing
small tools and arranging clutter in the workshop and garage. It
can be used to secure small paint brushes for drying and can be
cleaned and reused many times. The present invention may also be
referred to by the brand name of Budable.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 is a top view of the present invention.
[0006] FIG. 2 is a side view of the present invention.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0007] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present
invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner
that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention.
There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced
without the implementation of some features as they are described.
It should be understood that some details have not been described
in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the
invention.
[0008] The present invention is an organizing tool for arranging
flowers and other items. The present invention provides the
capability to arrange multiple items such as, but not limited to,
flowers, pencils, craft supplies, cosmetic brushes and products,
small tools or other items within multiple item slots in the top
surface of the organizing tool.
[0009] Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention generally has an
inverted bowl shape and comprises a top arrangement surface 1 and a
rounded lateral wall 2. The rounded lateral wall 2 and the top
arrangement surface 1 are positioned concentrically and axially
adjacent with each other, and are additionally perimetrically
connected to each other. The rounded lateral wall 2 further
comprises a lower perimetrical edge 3. The lower perimetrical edge
3 and the top arrangement surface 1 are positioned axially opposite
each other along the rounded lateral wall 2.
[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
entirety of the present invention, including the rounded lateral
wall 2, the top arrangement surface 1 and the lower perimetrical
edge 3 are made of a flexible polymer material, and is a one piece
element. The present invention comes in a variety of sizes and
colors and each stretches up to 4 times its original size. The
shape and material of the present invention makes it flexible
enough to easily cling to the top of most glass and plastic
surfaces without adhesive and removes easily with no residue. The
present invention is reusable and washable.
[0011] The top arrangement surface 1 comprises a plurality of holes
4 into which a user may place items in order to secure the items
for any desired arrangement. The plurality of holes 4 is designed
to add grip for the items placed into them. The plurality of holes
4 is distributed across the top arrangement surface 1 and traverses
through the top arrangement surface 1. In the preferred embodiment
of the present invention, the plurality of holes 4 preferably
traverses perpendicularly through the top arrangement surface 1;
however, this is not an explicit requirement for all embodiments of
the present invention. In alternate embodiments the plurality of
holes 4 may traverse through the top arrangement surface 1 at any
other desired angle or angles.
[0012] The rounded lateral wall 2 is the primary supporting
structure of the present invention, supporting the top arrangement
surface 1 in an adequate position for accommodating items placed
into the plurality of holes 4. The rounded lateral wall 2 is
generally cylindrical, and in the preferred embodiment of the
present invention the rounded lateral wall 2 is a tapered cylinder.
Thus, a lower diameter 5 of the rounded lateral wall 2 adjacent to
the lower perimetrical edge 3 is greater than an upper diameter 6
of the rounded lateral wall 2 adjacent to the top arrangement
surface 1, as shown in FIG. 2. However, it is not a requirement for
the rounded lateral wall 2 to be tapered, and in alternate
embodiment of the present invention the rounded lateral wall 2 may
simply be a cylinder with constant diameter. Thus, the rounded
lateral wall 2 is radially symmetric in the preferred embodiment of
the present invention. The top arrangement surface 1 is also
radially symmetric, as is the lower perimetrical edge 3 of the
rounded lateral wall 2.
[0013] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
lateral wall surrounds a hollow interior space 7. In alternate
embodiments of the present invention, the space within the rounded
lateral wall 2 may be a solid interior body, or mostly solid with
the plurality of holes 4 extending from the top arrangement surface
1 through the solid interior body.
[0014] The inverted bowl shape of the present invention allows the
present invention to be placed atop a flower vase, with the top of
the flower vase traversing into the hollow interior space 7 and the
top arrangement surface 1 resting against the opening of the vase
within the hollow interior space 7 in order to hold flowers in
place securely within the vase, giving the user easy control over
the arrangement and design of the flowers within the vase. The
present invention may also be used without a flower vase or other
object, such as simply resting the lower perimetrical edge 3 on a
flat or otherwise supporting surface.
[0015] The top arrangement surface 1 has convex geometry, such that
a focal point 8 of the top arrangement surface 1 is positioned
along a direction from the top arrangement surface 1 toward the
lower perimetrical edge 3. In other words, the top arrangement
surface 1 is convex away from the lower perimetrical edge 3. The
convex geometry of the top arrangement surface 1 aids in arranging
items in the present invention by spreading the angle of the items
among each other. In alternate embodiments, however, the top
arrangement surface 1 may be a flat, circular surface.
[0016] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
plurality of holes 4 comprises a first plurality of holes 9 and a
second plurality of holes 10. Each of the first plurality of holes
9 is circular, and each of the second plurality of holes 10 is
cross-shaped. The first plurality of holes 9 and the second
plurality of holes 10 are radially patterned and interspersed among
each other on the top arrangement surface 1. The first plurality of
holes 9 and the second plurality of holes 10 should be arranged
such that the majority of the top arrangement surface 1 is
patterned with the plurality of holes 4.
[0017] In one example embodiment, the first plurality of holes 9
comprises three concentric rings of circular holes, and the second
plurality of holes 10 comprises a center hole and two concentric
rings of cross-shaped holes. Beginning with the center hole
positioned centrally on the top arrangement surface 1 and expanding
radially outward, the order of the plurality of holes 4 alternates
between the concentric rings of the first plurality of holes 9 and
the second plurality of holes 10. In this example embodiment, the
first concentric ring of circular holes comprises 5 holes, the
second concentric ring of circular holes comprises 14 holes, and
the third concentric ring of circular holes comprises 16 holes,
while the first concentric ring of cross-shaped holes comprises 7
holes and the second concentric ring of cross-shaped holes
comprises 17 holes.
[0018] In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
lower perimetrical edge 3 is radially scalloped. To this end, the
lower perimetrical edge 3 comprises a first plurality of curved
portions 11 and a second plurality of curved portions 12. Each of
the first plurality of curved portions 11 is concave toward the top
arrangement surface 1, and each of the second plurality of curved
portions 12 is convex toward the top arrangement surface 1. The
first plurality of curved portions 11 and the second plurality of
curved portions 12 are alternatingly positioned adjacent to each
other around the lower perimetrical edge 3, forming a scalloped, or
wave-like shape of the lower perimetrical edge 3. The scalloped
edges preferably drop down up to 1.32 inches around all sides.
However, the particular dimensions of the present invention are not
of particular importance and many different sizes of the present
invention may be created and utilized.
[0019] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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