Abstract:
A decorative humidifier is provided that utilizes the structural features of common houseplants in a new and advantageous ways by providing stalks or stems to form hollow water vapor conduits for humidifying vapor. A planter conceals a water source for the humidifier. Flowers at the end of the stems may serve as water vapor exits. Particular plants may be chosen for advantageous features, such as long and numerous stems and flowers that may serve as an inconspicuous vapor exits. A drying unit may be connected to the vapor tube in order to force dry air through vapor channels to prevent growth of microbes and accumulation of deposits. The natural features of a chosen plant are utilized to create a synergy between aesthetics and function in a decorative humidifier.

Description:
FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for decorative humidifiers, and more specifically to decorative humidifiers designed to conceal the function of the apparatus and appear to be a decorative plant. 
     RELATED ART 
     In winter months colder temperatures often lead to a decrease in air humidity. Lower humidity frequently causes discomfort and may lead to medical problems. Common side effects of low humidity include dry skin, lips and eyes, and nasal passages. Symptoms of dry air include itching and flaking skin, as well as blurred vision. Medical treatment for these problems includes the use of creams, ointments and drops. However, these treatments do not address the root cause of problems caused by dry air. 
     Dry skin, eyes and nasal passages increase the possibility of infection from the common cold, flu and other microorganisms, and irritation from airborne contaminants by damaging the body&#39;s natural protective barriers. 
     Health problems can be significantly exacerbated by mild skin irritations caused by dry air. Longer exposure to dry air can cause inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract. This may increase the severity and duration of the common cold, flu and other viruses. The flu virus can survive longer and spread faster in low humidity settings. 
     Further, many people report suffering from headaches caused by low humidity, or sinus-related headaches. This is caused by the inflammation of dried sinuses. Nasal sprays are the common relief for such irritations, however, the relief is temporary and side effects from nasal sprays may occur. 
     To alleviate the discomfort and health problems caused by dry air, many people place humidifiers in high-use areas of their home or office. These types of humidifiers often stand out in a room due to their shape and have an unappealing appearance. They can be in the form of child pleasing creatures or rectangular boxes that do not fit into the aesthetics of most rooms. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,441,756 discloses humidifiers that come in various animate and inanimate shapes, including small animals, fruits and sports balls. In addition, most products can only operate for twelve to twenty-four hours before water reservoirs need refilling. Therefore, these humidifiers may require frequent and inconvenient monitoring. 
     Combinations of humidifiers with objects that may blend in with a home environment are known in the art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,673,770 discloses a furnace register humidifier that resembles an ornamental planter. The artificial plant is comprised of a hydrophilic material that conducts water to all parts of the plants through osmosis. Similarly, U.S. Patent Application No. 20110239538 discloses an artificial plant constructed from a hydrophilic material that conducts water and has a trough that serves as a container for the water source. Additionally, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,403,233 and 5,672,299 disclose ornamental objects that utilize a hydrophilic material for absorbing water and distributing it by osmosis through a hydrophilic material. 
     The known art relating to artificial plant humidifiers has both functional and aesthetic limitations. For devices that rely on water distribution through hydrophilic osmosis, artificial plant structures must be constructed of hydrophilic material to absorb and distribute water from the humidifier to air. Therefore, water vapor cannot be directly transmitted from the water source to the surrounding environment. The rate of humidification in these devices is therefore limited to the rate at which water can evaporate from the material. Further, the aesthetic appearance of these devices may be limited due to the specific type of material needed for proper absorption. Additionally, temperature and environmental factors may have an impact on the rate at which humidification occurs. 
     Therefore, a need exists to provide an aesthetically pleasing humidifier that can blend in with a wide variety of rooms, effectively transmits water vapor from a water source to the surrounding environment, and may operate continuously with limited maintenance. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present disclosure overcomes the limitations known in the art by providing a decorative humidifier that uses the structural features of common houseplants in a new and advantageous way by providing stalks or stems that may be constructed of a variety of materials to form hollow water vapor conduits, along with a planter serving as a water source. Flowers or other structural features at the end of the stems may serve as water vapor exits with the present disclosure. Particular plants may be chosen according to the present disclosure that may have a spadix, which may serve as an inconspicuous vapor exit. A drying unit may be connected to the vapor tube in order to allow dry air to flow through the tube to prevent accumulation of deposits. 
     Existing humidifiers have limitations as to where they can be placed. Many humidifiers cannot be placed on the ground due to the small size of the unit and the level at which the exit port for vapor is located. Many existing humidifiers also have limitations with regard to the materials on which they may be placed, due to condensation effects and the low force of humidity release, to avoid humidity settling on porous materials around the humidifier and potentially damaging the surface. The present disclosure, where artificial reproductions of stems that naturally grow to multiple feet above the surface of the soil may be used as vapor tubes, limits the possibility of vapor condensing on the lower portion of the unit by providing substantial distance between the vapor release point and the lower portion of the unit. 
     The additional height provided by the use of artificial plants whose natural counterparts may have long stems and flowers at the top of the stem provides an exit port for humidification that is well above floor level, allowing the humidifier to be placed on the floor, or above if desired, without the potential of condensation or damage from low force of humidity release. The design gives more freedom to users in the placement of the artificial plant humidifier of the present disclosure throughout their spaces in the home or office. 
     In addition, the design offers a large water storage reservoir, while keeping the proper aesthetic. Due to typical dimensions and scales of potted plants and flowers, the water reservoir located in the pot, or planter, can be large, and maximize space due to the typical shape of a pot. This size may offer the potential for several days of operation; well beyond the capacity of a conventional humidifier. 
     The present disclosure may, in some embodiments, include a UV light to sanitize the water in the storage tank. The design of the humidifier will allow a large storage of water for longer operation, thus resulting in stagnant water for longer than a typical humidifier would incur. The UV light will operate at predetermined intervals to ensure the water is sanitized and all microbial organisms are eliminated. 
     The present disclosure may, in some embodiments, include a notification light. The notification light may preferably be incorporated into a flower, thereby effectively drawing attention of a user. Alternative locations for the notification light include leaves or the planter. The light may inform a user as to the status of the humidifier. The status provided may include low water levels, humidity setting reached, hours of operation remaining among other indications, and means of signaling may include various colored lights. A notification light according to the present disclosure provides an efficient means for status recognition by a user. Power to the notification light may be provided through a cord that runs through a stem, or structural feature of a plant, or a battery within the notification light. Communication of the status of various conditions may be communicated through a direct line through the stem to sensors, or by wireless connections to sensors. 
     A filler bottle is also disclosed herein. The high capacity and continuous operation of the present disclosure creates a need for an efficient filling system. The filler bottle works in conjunction with the humidifier to add water to the humidifier without requiring movement of the apparatus. The filler bottle includes a specific connection to the humidifier in order to eliminate spills and hazards when filling. In addition, the humidifier can remain in operation even during the filling process, which is an improvement over conventional humidifiers. A system for filling the artificial pant humidifier without moving the device is important, due to the potentially large size of the tank and the artificial plant. 
     Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure may provide an application to be utilized on a device (e.g., computer, phone, tablet, etc.). The application, or app, may provide feedback and features for the end user. Basic functions such as on or off, low water level, and output rate may be available. These same features may be accessible on the base unit itself. However, the app may also allow users an expanded features list. Settings such as room humidity for automatic control, water level warning settings, and notification light colors may be included within the scope of the disclosure. In addition, users may be able to operate and monitor multiple humidifiers from a single device. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is front view in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 2  is a cross sectional front view in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the drying system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 4  is an exploded view of an artificial plant humidifier, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5  is a front view of a plant flower, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6  is a cross sectional view of a reservoir fill bottle system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments or other examples described herein. In some instances, well-known methods, procedures, components and circuits have not been described in detail, so as to not obscure the following description. Further, the examples disclosed are for exemplary purposes only and other examples may be employed in lieu of, or in combination with, the examples disclosed. It should also be noted the examples presented herein should not be construed as limiting of the scope of embodiments of the present disclosure, as other equally effective examples are possible and likely. 
     The artificial plant with regard to the present disclosure is preferably modeled after a naturally occurring plant having multiple stalks, or stems, that extend from soil to a flower or spadix. Generally, model plants will have multiple stalks which can serve as hollow water vapor conduits and flowers that can contain multiple apertures for water vapor exit. Preferably the flower, or vapor exit feature, will be able to conceal the apertures, as would be the case with a peace lily spadix. Alternatively, a plant may comprise an array of plants, both flowering or not or a mix. 
     Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure provide a system for an artificial plant to be combined with a space humidifier to be utilized in the aesthetic fashion of any appropriate plant or flower to enhance the aesthetic and comfort of an interior environment. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a front view of an artificial plant humidifier in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The artificial plant humidifier  100  may be referred to herein as alternatively as a system. Artificial plant humidifier  100  includes a plurality of leaves  104 , a plurality of stems  106 , and a plurality of flowers  108 , all as shown in a general arrangement in a base  102 , which may be a planter. Base  102  may include a multitude of shapes, including round, square, and organic styles and may be comprised of various materials, including metals, plastics, and ceramics. 
     In one embodiment, illustrated in  FIG. 1 , the artificial plant is a peace lily, although other artificial plants may be used in accordance with the present disclosure. The advantages of a peace lily for use in artificial plant humidifier  100  of the present disclosure include the features of long stems  106 , flowers  108  located at the top of the stem  106 . Stems  106  serve as a conduit for humidified air which is then released through flowers  108 . The length of stems  106  in a peace lily provides height which may be beneficial for circulation of humidified air throughout area to be humidified and for prevention of humidified air condensing on the lower portion of artificial plant humidifier  100 . 
     The height of a stem  106  on a typical peace lily plant will typically measure approximately 24 to 40 inches. In addition, the stems  106  will typically have a diameter of ⅜″ to ½″. The dimensions of the peace lily stem  106  are conducive for creating a humidifier using an artificial peace lily according to the present disclosure. Creating an artificial plant with a height of thirty-six to forty inches will not only look realistic, but be advantageous for humidification diffusion into a room. The stem  106  size also allows the design to incorporate the humidification flow within; wherein the diameter of the hollow water vapor conduit within stem  106  will be between approximately ⅜″ and ½″. An artificial plant humidifier  100  with at least four stems  106 , each a component of a hollow water vapor conduit  213 , will allow sufficient humidified air to be distributed to the surrounding environment while maintaining the realistic appearance of a peace lily plant. 
     Also illustrated in  FIG. 1  are controls  112  and a power cord  110 . Controls  112  operate the power on and off as well as additional operations and notifications. Power cord  110  supplies the required voltage and amperage that artificial plant humidifier requires to operate. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , the power cord  110  and controls  112  are shown in one orientation to the flower  108 , however, location of power cord  110  and controls  112  may vary. The dimensions of the components of artificial plant humidifier, including base  102 , leaves  104 , stems  106 , and flowers  108  may vary. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a cross-sectional view of artificial plant humidifier in accordance with an embodiment of present disclosure. The power base  200  houses the circuitry, which may include, but is not limited to, circuit boards and wireless communication devices, and electrical components which may include, but is not limited to, transformers, resistors and punch block(s). The power cord  110  and controls  112  (shown in  FIG. 1 ) are connected to power base  200 . 
     The humidification device  202  provides a means for vaporizing water and may be mounted to power base  200 . The humidification device  202  may be an ultrasound generator, a heater, or other device to facilitate vaporization of water into a vapor pipe  220  according to the present disclosure, including combinations thereof. The humidification device  202  is in fluid communication with water reservoir  206 . Water  204  may communicate gravitationally from the water reservoir to humidification device  202 , whereupon water  204  is vaporized into vapor pipe  220 . 
     The water reservoir may be inside base  102  which houses the humidification device  202 . In one embodiment, water  204  will flow from the water reservoir  206  into a small channel  231  which will lead to the humidification device  202 , creating a small amount of collected water  204  over the humidification device  202 . The humidification device  202  will transform the liquid water  204  into a vapor, which will travel up the vapor pipe  220 , which is surrounded by water reservoir  206 . This vapor will collect into a vapor cavity  211  between the top of water reservoir  206  and the water vapor lid  208 . 
     In one embodiment, the water vapor lid  208  may form a tight seal with the water reservoir  206  via a molded seal. The water reservoir  206  may have a raised ring around the perimeter. The water vapor lid  208  will have a corresponding double raised ring to seal around both sides of the water reservoir  206  perimeter ring. This will create a seal between the water reservoir  206  and the water vapor lid  208  to prevent water vapor from escaping. The weight of the water vapor lid  208  assembly will keep the seal tight. 
     The humid air will rise up and out of the vapor pipe  220  and up the stems  106  to the flowers  108  which comprise hollow water vapor conduit  213 . The design of the channel  231  and water reservoir  206  automatically flow water as needed into the humidification device  202  without allowing the channel to overflow. 
     Water levels at the humidification device  202  may be regulated by a float in the vapor pipe  220  adjacent the humidification device. Other means of regulating water  204  levels at humidification device  202  may include a sensor  237  on an inner portion of the vapor pipe  220  which controls a valve in a channel  231  running from the water reservoir  206  to humidification device  202 . Alternatively, a float in the water tank may self-regulate the water  204  level in the channel  231 . A float in the channel  231  may regulate a valve in the water reservoir  206 . A gravity feed system may be incorporated to self-regulate the water  204  level. 
     Water vapor may flow from humidification device  202  through vapor pipe  220  and hollow water vapor conduits  213  and into the surrounding environment without the need for mechanical force to propel the humidified air. In some embodiments, a means for forcing air may be employed to force air through vapor pipe  220  and hollow water vapor conduits  213 . 
     Water reservoir  206  contains water  204  and sits on top of the power base  200 . The water vapor lid  208  sits on top of the water reservoir  206  and forms a tight seal with water reservoir  206 . 
     Referring again to  FIG. 2 , a decorative top  210  creates a visual barrier to conceal the water reservoir  206  and other components, while also giving artificial plant humidifier  100  a realistic appearance. Decorative top  210  may be artificial soil to mimic the appearance of soil. The artificial soil may be held together by an adhesive or other means of attachment, such that removal of decorative top  210  would not disturb the artificial soil. 
     Decorative top  210  provides a mounting point for leaves  104 , stems  106 , and flowers  108 . In one embodiment, decorative top  210  and water vapor lid  208  may form an integral unit. In one embodiment, decorative top  210  may be separable from artificial plant humidifier  100  such that an alternative decorative top may be interchangeable with the original decorative top. An alternative decorative top may comprise a different type of artificial plant. When decorative top  210  is removed, leaves  104 , stems  106 , and flowers  108 , may also be removed as they may be an integral unit. Stems  106  and flowers  108  are hollow to allow passage of water vapor. Additional items, which may include water vapor lid  208  and reservoir fill spout  218  may also be removed as an integral or combined unit. Reservoir fill spout  218  is mounted through the decorative top  210  to allow access when it is in place. Reservoir fill spout  218  aids in the filling of the large capacity water reservoir  206 . 
     Water reservoir  206 , containing water  204 , sits on top of power base  200 . Water  204  is fed from water reservoir  206  to humidification device  202 . Upon water  204  entering humidification device  202 , water vapor  212  is generated whereupon it travels up through vapor pipe  220 . Once water vapor  212  has traveled through vapor pipe  220  and into water vapor cavity  211 , it is contained by the water vapor lid  208 . Water vapor  212  will then travel up stems  106  through hollow water vapor conduits  213  where it will eventually exit through flowers  108  at water vapor exit  216 . 
       FIG. 2  further illustrates a notification light  222  which may also include a humidity sensor or other monitoring sensors, which may be housed in any leaves  104 , stems  106 , or flowers  108  of artificial plant humidifier  100 . Notification light  222  may include an LED, fiber optic line or other lighting means, wherein notification light  222  is connected to power base  200  through an electrical connecting means, which may include electrical contacts, fiber optic line, conductive wire or additional means as would be known to one of ordinary skill in the art. The notification light  222  may illuminate to signal to a user relevant conditions within artificial plant humidifier, such as low water or low humidity. Notification light  222  may be visible or hidden when not illuminated. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates UV light  224 . UV light  224  may be utilized to eliminate the growth of microbial organisms in water reservoir  206 . UV light  224  may be tied into and draw power from power base  200 . The design and location of UV light  224  within artificial plant humidifier  100  may vary based on the design of water reservoir  206  and/or surrounding components. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates perspective view of the drying components of a drying system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. Below water vapor lid  208  is drying fan  300 . Drying air tubes  302  are connected to the drying fan  300  via a designed housing. 
     The drying system fits into the overall system below the decorative top. The fan is located below the vapor lid  208 . The dry air intake valve  304  is located in the decorative top with a pass through the vapor lid in order to allow the passage of external air into the cavity under the vapor lid to feed the drying fan  300 . This allows the aesthetics of the plant to remain intact at the decorative top and it allows the stem flare to be at the top of the vapor lid, adjacent a vapor entrance to the hollow water vapor conduit, capturing and funneling as much humidified air as possible and allowing for any condensed moisture within the hollow water vapor conduit to easily flow away from and out of the hollow water vapor conduit to prevent blockage and/or microbial growth. 
     Drying fan  300  is designed to dry stems  106  and flowers  108  after humidification has reached a desired level. Water buildup in the stems  106  and flowers  108  can cause blockage for future humidification, as well as the growth of microbial organisms. Drying fan  300  is configured to force a flow of air from the surrounding environment up through drying air tubes  302  and further up stems  106  to flowers  108 . An intake valve  304  may be used to allow exterior drying air to enter the drying air tubes  302 . The drying air tubes  302  connect into the stems  106  between the vapor lid  208  and the decorative top. Intake valve  304  may open during a drying cycle when drying fan  300  is programmed to run, thereby producing a flow of exterior drying air. The exterior drying air will allow for decreased pressure on the system of the otherwise sealed interior portion of artificial plant humidifier  100  and allow flow of exterior drying air through the system. 
     Exterior drying air flows from intake valve  304  to the drying fan  300 . From here, the dry air will travel up through the stems  106  to the drying air exit  310  at flowers  108 . The drying air  304  will dry stems  106  and flowers  108  and limit potential blockage and microbial growth. 
       FIG. 3  show stem flare  312 . Stem flare  312  is designed to reduce accumulation of water in stems  106 . Stem flare  312  creates a wider vapor tube proximal to water reservoir  206 . Prior to the use of the drying fan  300 , residual water droplets in stems  106  will flow downwards, due to gravity, back towards the water reservoir  206 . Drying fan  300  may be programmed to begin running for a pre-determined period of time once room humidification has reached a pre-determined level and humidification device  202  is shut off in response to measurements by a humidification sensor in the artificial plant humidifier  100 . 
     To reduce the potential for water droplet blockage, stem flare  312  will increase the surface area of the droplets to a size that their structure cannot withstand and the droplet will dissipate and fall, thus leaving stems  106  and stem flare  312  free from blockage. The design required for the stem flare  312  may vary, and the shape of the stem flare may be generally conical or toroidal. 
       FIG. 4  shows an exploded view of the various parts of artificial plant humidifier  100 . Handle  226  allows for lifting of water reservoir  206 . Drying air tubes pass through vapor lid  208  and connect to intake valve  304 , which is on the exterior side of vapor lid  208 . Therefore, the fan  300  resides beneath vapor lid  208  and between vapor lid  208  and water  204 . 
       FIG. 5  shows a flower  108 , wherein water vapor exits the spadix  400  through water vapor exit apertures  404 . Drying air may also exit through water vapor exit apertures  404 . A peace lily is shown as a model plant in  FIG. 5  and is preferable due to the presence of a spadix  400  and spathe  402 . Spadix  400  refers to a spike of minute flowers closely arranged around a fleshy axis and typically enclosed in a spathe  402 . A spathe  402  refers to a large sheathing bract enclosing the flower cluster of certain plants. Spadix  400  is preferable for the purposes of the present disclosure because apertures can be placed on or between extensions on the surface of spadix  400 , or at the tips of the extensions on spadix  400 , while remaining inconspicuous. A spadix  400  is a preferred feature for water vapor exit apertures  404  due to its relatively large surface area and the ability to conceal water vapor exit apertures  404  due to its rough surface. 
       FIG. 5  shows a stem  106  and a flower  108 , which comprises the spadix  400  and the spathe  402 . One with skill in the art will understand the designations spadix and spathe may refer to a limited number of plants and flowers, however the use of various alternative plants and flowers may be within the scope of the present disclosure. Preferable for the purposes of the present disclosure may be flowers having heads comprised of disk flowers and ray flowers, where the disk flower portion may be used to contain and conceal water vapor exit apertures  404 . The disk flower portion of a flower head, for example, would be the central portion of a daisy or sunflower head. 
     Spadix  400  will have water vapor exit apertures  404  for water vapor exit  216  and the exterior drying air exit  310 . Spathe  402  serves as a realistic decorative embellishment for the artificial plant humidifier as described. The stem may rise to a level at least 12 inches from the soil, or a level such that the humidification will not collect or condense on the lower portion of the unit. Water vapor  212  will follow the water vapor path  214  up through stems  106  and out through spadix  400 , via the water vapor exit  216 , to humidify the surrounding environment. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates reservoir fill bottle  500 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The reservoir fill bottle  500  is designed to ease the task of filling the water reservoir  206  of artificial plant humidifier. Due to the large size of the water reservoir  206 , moving artificial plant humidifier  100  during filling would be difficult. However, the large capacity of artificial plant humidifier  100  allows for longer continuous run times when compared to conventional humidifiers. The design of reservoir fill bottle  500  allows for filling of water reservoir  206  without moving or disassembling artificial plant humidifier  100 , while allowing for continuous operation. 
     Reservoir fill bottle  500  has a reservoir fill bottle cap  502  and a fill bottle spout  519 . Fill bottle seal  506  prevents spillage of water  204 . To fill water reservoir  206  fill bottle threaded end  508  is screwed into the reservoir fill spout  218  (shown in  FIG. 2 ). Upon connecting fill bottle threaded end  508 , reservoir plunger  514  is depressed first, thus opening the reservoir seal  516 . Reservoir seal  516  is normally held closed by reservoir spring  510 . Secondly, fill bottle plunger  512  is depressed, opening the fill bottle seal  506 , which is held closed by fill bottle spring  504  during operation. Water  204  then flows through fill bottle water exit  518  and fills water reservoir  206 . 
     When water  204  completely fills water reservoir  206 , or the reservoir fill bottle  500  empties, reservoir fill bottle  500  can be unscrewed. Upon unscrewing reservoir fill bottle  500 , due to the design, fill bottle seal  506  will be set in place first, stopping the flow of water  204  from fill bottle water exit  518 . The reservoir seal  516  will be held open longer allowing complete drainage of the reservoir fill spout  218  via the reservoir fill flow. This prevents stagnant water buildup in the reservoir fill spout  218  over time and possible spillage. 
     The reservoir fill bottle  500  will further be designed such that the fill bottle spout  519  is of a different diameter than the fill bottle threaded end  508  in order to prevent any spilling caused by utilizing the reservoir fill bottle  500  upside-down. One skilled in the art will appreciate the ability to design the fill bottle spout  519  larger or smaller than the fill bottle threaded end  508  with no alteration to the design or effectiveness of any component of artificial plant humidifier to achieve the described function of spill-reduction. 
     Additional embodiments and variations, as based on the aforementioned descriptions and accompanying figures, may be appreciated by one skilled in the art. One such embodiment may be the ability to create interchangeable bases  102  for use with artificial plant humidifier  100 . This would allow owners and users to alter the look of their artificial plant humidifier at any time. In addition, an embodiment contemplated within the scope of the present invention is the use of interchangeable decorative tops  210 , which may contain leaves  104 , stems  106  and flowers  108  of various colors, styles, quantity, and variety. 
     Although the disclosure has been described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications and variations may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. It should be understood that applicant does not intend to be limited to the particular details described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.