Foldable vase

Abstract

The present invention provides a foldable vase having a plurality of sides extending upwardly from a base. Each side and the base are provided with flexible joints, to permit the vase to be folded flat and to be extended to form an open topped enclosure defined between the sides. One or more foldable support members are attached to the interior of the vase to increase rigidity of the vase and to permit flowers to be arranged and supported within the vase.

1 . A foldable vase comprising:
 a base and a plurality of sides, made from a water resistant sheet material, the sides extending upwardly from the base and defining between them an open topped enclosure, at least one side being provided with at least one flexible joint running longitudinally therealong to permit the vase to be collapsed and extended; and   at least one structural member, made from a water resistant material, spaced between the top and bottom of the vase and attached to opposing sides of the inside of the vase, each member being provided with at least one flexible joint thereon to permit the member to be folded together with the vase.   
     
     
         2 . A foldable vase according to  claim 1 , wherein the, or each, member is provided with a plurality of cut-outs therethrough for receiving and supporting flowers. 
     
     
         3 . A foldable vase according to  claim 2 , wherein the external shape of the, or each, member closely corresponds to the internal shape of the vase. 
     
     
         4 . A foldable vase according to  claim 1 , wherein the vase is made from polypropylene or paperboard made from a combination of wood pulp and low density polyethylene. 
     
     
         5 . A foldable vase according to  claim 1 , wherein the wall thickness of the, or each, member is at least  2  mm. 
     
     
         6 . A foldable vase according to  claim 1 , wherein the, or each, member is glued to the inside of the vase. 
     
     
         7 . A foldable vase according to  claim 1 , wherein, the, or each, member is re-usable.