Patent ID: 6055769
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
A holder for receiving and retaining a foam block used to support floral arrangements, said holder comprising:a hollow base having a water retaining outer shell portion extending upwardly to a top lip and a water retaining inner support portion interiorly mounted within said outer shell portion and together defining a substantially hollow interior therebetween, with said inner support portion having an upper surface shaped to receive said foam block in supporting relation below said top lip of said outer shell portion so as to permit retention of water on said upper surface;retaining means mounted on said hollow base for holding a foam block in place on said upper surface;at least one drain hole communicating between the hollow interior of said base and the upper surface thereof; and,at least one elongated water retaining recessed reservoir channel disposed in said upper surface for permitting water to flow to a substantial portion of a foam block when in place on said upper surface.