Patent ID: 8807334
Filing Date: 2014-08-19
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A multiple-purpose centerpiece comprising: a container; a plurality of collapsible decorative gift stakes removably inserted in a holding base held in a lower portion of said container, each said collapsible decorative gift stake including: a first, a second, a third and a fourth triangular member or four triangular members which are folded to be a pyramidal shape tapered downwardly from a top opening towards a bottom tip along a plurality of side folding lines; a plurality of side tabs integrally formed on said first triangular member; a plurality of side slits formed in a side flap integrally formed on said fourth triangular member, with each said side tab operatively engaged with each said side slit when bending the side flap inwardly and folding the four triangular members to form the gift stake as an inverted pyramidal shape having a bottom tip; a pair of top flaps oppositely formed on two top edges of two opposite triangular members including the first and third triangular members, each said top flap having a top tab integrally formed on each top flap, with two said top tabs operatively interlocked when inwardly folding and engaging the two said top flaps for closing a top opening of the gift stake; and a pair of outer flaps oppositely formed on two top edges of the other two opposite triangular members, including the second and fourth triangular members, each said outer flap having a decorative feature integrally formed on each said outer flame, whereby upon inward folding of the two outer flaps to be superimposed on the two top flaps, and upon tying the two decorative features by a decorative ribbon, each said gift stake has the decorative features erected upright for a decoration for each said gift stake; whereby upon folding of the four triangular members to form a pyramidal shape, a pyramidal interior is defined within the four triangular members for storing candy, miniature gift items, or small objects in the pyramidal interior; and a drainage collector rested on a bottom of said container and positioned under said holding base; whereby upon removal of all said gift stakes from said container, a flower vase or planter is replaceably placed in said container, and upon drainage of water from said vase or planter, the water is collected by said drainage collector.