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US 8,011,131 B2Granted
Earthen vase, method for use and forming tool
OwnerLloyd E Wessel, Edward O Wesselinventors
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Abstract
A water percolating earthen vase with smooth, compacted walls is formed in the earth. Water is applied and stems of cut flowers inserted for flower display. Water percolates from the vase, eliminating undesirable standing and stagnant water. Methods and forming tool are disclosed.
Claims31
In combination, an earthen vase for displaying cut flowers and comprising:
- a hole in the earth having a smooth, porous, water percolating wall surface defining said vase having an upwardly opening mouth;
- and
- a plurality of cut flowers having stems disposed within said vase and extending above said open mouth.
A method of forming an earthen vase for displaying cut flowers and including the steps of:
- forming a hole in the earth and thereby defining an earthen vase having smooth, porous wall surfaces;
- introducing water into said vase;
- and
- placing stems of cut flowers in said vase.
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A product including, in combination:
- a hole in the earth defining an earthen vase having smooth porous interior wall surfaces;
- and
- a plurality of cut flowers having stems disposed in said vase.
An earthen vase for receiving water and for displaying cut flowers and comprising, in combination:
- a hole in the earth having a smooth, porous, water percolating interior wall surface defining said vase and having an upwardly open mouth, and
- a plurality of cut flowers having stems disposed within said vase and extending above said mouth;
- said stems residing directly within said earthen vase such that water in said vase is free to directly contact said stems and to directly contact and percolate through the said interior wall surface for passage into earth surrounding said vase.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.