Floral latch

Abstract

The present invention is designed to prevent the loss of artificial flowers from vases and is used for various sizes of vases. It attaches to the top of the flower vase in such a way that it does not impede the appearance of the existing vase. The present invention is inexpensive to manufacture and can be used with a wide variety of vases such as those found in cemeteries at grave sites. The present invention is a metal collar that is functional and does not take away from the appearance of the vase. The metal collar is available in two sizes. A larger one is made to fit around retangular vases that have a larger opening and a smaller one maybe used to fit the round vases. A flat adjustable band that attaches around the top of the flower vase has two screws, with one opposite the other, with an adjustable cord that reaches from one screw through the flower arrangement to secure at the other screw. The band has various pre-drilled holes for the screws to attach to the band.

1 . A floral latch for to keep floral arrangements secure from wind and theft, comprising:
 means for securing the flowers in the vase by connecting each end to the screws;   means for holding in place the cord that runs through the artificial floral arrangement;   means for attaching to each end of the cord that goes through the artificial arrangment, swivelly coupled to said means for holding in place the cord that runs through the artificial floral arrangement, and adjustably connected to said means for securing the flowers in the vase by connecting each end to the screws;   means for adjusting the size of the collar;   means for a flat piece of rubber that goes between the metal and the vase; and   means for attaching the invention to the existing vase and securing all components, correctly inserted to said means for a flat piece of rubber that goes between the metal and the vase, and tightly screwed to said means for holding in place the cord that runs through the artificial floral arrangement.   
   
   
       2 . The floral latch in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for securing the flowers in the vase by connecting each end to the screws comprises a nylon coated, durable rubber material (“bungee” type) cord. 
   
   
       3 . The floral latch in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for holding in place the cord that runs through the artificial floral arrangement comprises a metal, must fit pre-drilled holes of collar screw. 
   
   
       4 . The floral latch in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for attaching to each end of the cord that goes through the artificial arrangment comprises a metal eyelets. 
   
   
       5 . The floral latch in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for adjusting the size of the collar comprises a metal screw on metal collar. 
   
   
       6 . The floral latch in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said means for a flat piece of rubber that goes between the metal and the vase comprises a new attribute  1  rubber piece. 
   
   
       7 . A floral latch for to keep floral arrangements secure from wind and theft, comprising:
 a nylon coated, durable rubber material (“bungee” type) cord, for securing the flowers in the vase by connecting each end to the screws;   a metal, must fit pre-drilled holes of collar screw, for holding in place the cord that runs through the artificial floral arrangement;   a metal eyelets, for attaching to each end of the cord that goes through the artificial arrangment, swivelly coupled to said screw, and adjustably connected to said cord;   a metal screw on metal collar, for adjusting the size of the collar;   a new attribute  1  rubber piece, for a flat piece of rubber that goes between the metal and the vase; and   a metal, pre-drilled holes, adjustable collar, for attaching the invention to the existing vase and securing all components, correctly inserted to said rubber piece, and tightly screwed to said screw.   
   
   
       8 . A floral latch for to keep floral arrangements secure from wind and theft, comprising:
 a nylon coated, durable rubber material (“bungee” type) cord, for securing the flowers in the vase by connecting each end to the screws;   a metal, must fit pre-drilled holes of collar screw, for holding in place the cord that runs through the artificial floral arrangement;   a metal eyelets, for attaching to each end of the cord that goes through the artificial arrangment, swivelly coupled to said screw, and adjustably connected to said cord;   a metal screw on metal collar, for adjusting the size of the collar;   a new attribute  1  rubber piece, for a flat piece of rubber that goes between the metal and the vase; and   a metal, pre-drilled holes, adjustable collar, for attaching the invention to the existing vase and securing all components, correctly inserted to said rubber piece, and tightly screwed to said screw.