US4958768A
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Artificial potted flower
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-21
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Granted: 1990-09-25
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Expires: 2008-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An artificial potted flower having a deodorant and/or scenting effect comprises an artificial flower, a vessel in which the artificial flower is planted, a pack consisting of a casing of soluble film and, contained therein, a mixture of a powdery deodorant and/or perfume and a powdery water-absorbent synthetic resin, the pack mentioned above being disposed within the vessel, a cover plate of porous synthetic resin fitted in a top portion of the vessel, and a support means for supporting the artificial flower the support means being disposed in the bottom portion of the vessel in such a manner that a stalk portion of the artificial flower may be passed through the cover plate and secured rigidly to the support means. The artificial potted flower is highly ornamental, easy to transport and handle, and very easy to use, features a long duration of scenting and/or deodorant effect, and can be installed in very stable position.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiko Ishihara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:20
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41G; A41G1/00; A41G1/001; A41G1/006; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An artificial potted flower comprising an artificial flower, a vessel in which the artificial flower is planted, a pack consisting of a casing of water soluble film and, contained therein, a mixture of a powdery deodorant and a powdery water-absorbent synthetic resin, said pack being disposed within said vessel, a cover plate of porous synthetic resin fitted in a top portion of said vessel, and a support means for supporting said artificial flower said support means being disposed in the bottom portion of said vessel in such a manner that a stalk portion of said artificial flower may be passed through said cover plate and secured rigidly to said support means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An artificial potted flower comprising an artificial flower, a vessel in which the artificial flower is planted, a pack consisting of a casing of water soluble film and, contained therein, a mixture of a powdery deodorant and a powdery water-absorbent synthetic resin, said pack being disposed within said vessel, a cover plate of porous synthetic resin fitted in a top portion of said vessel, and a support means for supporting said artificial flower said support means being disposed in the bottom portion of said vessel in such a manner that a stalk portion of said artificial flower may be passed through said cover plate and secured rigidly to said support means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
An artificial potted flower comprising an artificial flower, a vessel in which the artificial flower is planted, a pack consisting of a casing of water soluble film and, contained therein, a mixture of a powdery perfume and a powdery water-absorbent synthetic resin, said pack being disposed within said vessel, a cover plate of porous synthetic resin fitted in a top portion of said vessel, and a support means for supporting said artificial flower said support means being disposed in the bottom portion of said vessel in such a manner that a stalk portion of said artificial flower may be passed through said cover plate and secured rigidly to said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
An artificial potted flower comprising an artificial flower, a vessel in which the artificial flower is planted, a pack consisting of a casing of water soluble film and, contained therein, a mixture of a powdery perfume and a powdery water-absorbent synthetic resin, said pack being disposed within said vessel, a cover plate of porous synthetic resin fitted in a top portion of said vessel, and a support means for supporting said artificial flower said support means being disposed in the bottom portion of said vessel in such a manner that a stalk portion of said artificial flower may be passed through said cover plate and secured rigidly to said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
An artificial potted flower comprising an artificial flower, a vessel in which the artificial flower is planted, a pack consisting of a casing of water soluble film and, contained therein, a mixture of a powdery deodorant, a powdery perfume and a powdery water-absorbent synthetic resin, said pack being disposed within said vessel, a cover plate of porous synthetic resin fitted in a top portion of said vessel, and a support means for supporting said artificial flower said support means being disposed in the bottom portion of said vessel in such a manner that a stalk portion of said artificial flower may be passed through said cover plate and secured rigidly to said support means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
An artificial potted flower comprising an artificial flower, a vessel in which the artificial flower is planted, a pack consisting of a casing of water soluble film and, contained therein, a mixture of a powdery deodorant, a powdery perfume and a powdery water-absorbent synthetic resin, said pack being disposed within said vessel, a cover plate of porous synthetic resin fitted in a top portion of said vessel, and a support means for supporting said artificial flower said support means being disposed in the bottom portion of said vessel in such a manner that a stalk portion of said artificial flower may be passed through said cover plate and secured rigidly to said support means.
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