Improvements in Stands for Displaying Flowers and the like.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 14th Feb., 1891-Accepted. 21st Mar., 1891
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Stands for Displaying Flowers and the like.
I, WILLIAM HENRY BROWNE, of Wentworth House, Aldbrough, Hull,
Yorkshire, Analyst, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained
in and by the following statement :-
The object of this invention is to construct a stand or frame for displaying cut
or other flowers, and also for keeping the exhibits fresh by the circulation of water
to all parts.
Referring to the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1. represents a sectional elevation of my flower stand, showing its construction,
in which A. A. A. is a hollow metal dome, through which any number of metal or
other tubes or cups B. B. B. are passed, their projecting rims resting in seatings
formed round the holes for that purpose, these tubes or cups being preferably
arranged in concentric circles round C, a cup or receptacle for water which may
be of any size and shape. From C any number of tubes D. D. D. lead, through
which the water slowly escapes for the irrigation of the plants or flowers, which are
displayed in the tubes or cups B. B. B.
The receptacle C, may be fitted with a flat perforated metal, or wire cover (not
shown in the drawings) and also used for displaying flowers, or a fairy lamp E or
other ornament may be placed thereon if desired. The dome A. stands in a metal
or other tray or dish F. F. of any requisite size and depth, which forms a reservoir
for the waste water running from the vessel C. On the projecting rim of the
tray or dish F. F. any number of holes are drilled, to which a corresponding
number of metal rings G. G. G. are firmly affixed by the nuts and bolts H. H. or
by other convenient means. In these metal rings, pots or vases containing flowers,
fairy lamps, or any ornamental device may be displayed.
Fig. 2. represents an elevation of my invention in which the reference letters
indicate corresponding parts to those in Fig. 1. On the surface of the dome A,
grooves or water ways I. I. I. are sunk or cut, for the better distribution of the
water from C, and for conveying the same to all the tubes or cups B. B. B in
succession until it finally reaches the tray or dish F.
Fig. 3. is an elevation, and Fig. 4 a plan of one of the cups or tubes B, which
may vary both in size and shape, in which J is the rim by which it fits into the
seating prepared to receive it in the dome A. (Figs. 1 & 2). K. K. K. are grooves
formed in the rim J to correspond both in depth and position with the grooves or
water ways shown on Fig. 2 at I. I. L is a loose wire loop or cover which may
be of any convenient shape to keep the flowers in position, and also to prevent them
from damage by direct contact with the water.
Fig. 5 is a plan of one of the rings G. G.
The whole, or any part of my flower stand, may be made of either metal, glass,
earthenware, or other suitable material, and may be made plain, or ornamented to
any extent. The stand can either be used as shown, or in conjunction with an
ornamental support of any design and height, it can also be made in any size for
use as an ornament for the table or for exhibitions.
By the use of my invention the flowers are kept fresh, they can also be arranged
on the stand and the whole carried to any desired position the water being added
afterwards, as one operation ensures perfect irrigation to all parts without fear of
lamaging any of the flowers exhibited.
I purpose calling my invention "The Waterfall Flower Stand."

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The construction and use of the apparatus in its entirety, for the purposes as
herein set forth, described and illustrated.
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GRAHAM & GRAHAM,
Agents for Applicant.