Segmented vase

Abstract

A segmented vase adapted for use to display fresh cut or artificial floral arrangements. The segmented floral vase is formed from a plurality of vase segments that may be stacked or joined to form a vase having a desired height for holding a floral arrangement. In a preferred embodiment, the segments may be nested, when not in use, to reduce the space required for storage of the vase. The plurality of vase segments may be formed with a frusto-conical sidewall. The segments may include a base segment, at least one intermediate segment, and a top segment. The segments may be joined in one or more of a snap fit, an interference fit, a threaded connection, or a tab and slot arrangement.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A segmented vase, comprising:
 a plurality of vase segments having a frusto-conical sidewall defining an interior cavity, a top opening, and a bottom opening, wherein a top end of a subjacent segment is dimensioned to interconnect with a bottom end of a superjacent vase segment.   
     
     
         2 . The segmented vase of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of vase segments comprises:
 a base segment, the base segment having a base joining the frusto-conical sidewall to define an interior, liquid containment reservoir;   at least one intermediate segment, connectable to a top end of the base segment; and   a top segment connectable to a top end of the at least one intermediate section.   
     
     
         3 . The segmented vase of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of vase segments are configurable in a nested stored condition. 
     
     
         4 . The segmented vase of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of apertures defined in the frusto-conical sidewall of one or more of the at least one intermediate segment and the top segment, the plurality of apertures.   
     
     
         5 . The segmented vase of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a divider defined in one or more of the base segment or the intermediate segment, the divider having a plurality of ribs extending radially inwardly from an inner face of the frusto-conical sidewall, and a ring interconnecting the plurality of ribs.   
     
     
         6 . The segmented vase of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a joining surface between the top end of the subjacent segment and the bottom end of the superjacent vase segment.   
     
     
         7 . The segmented vase of  claim 6 , wherein the joining surface comprises:
 an annular flange dimensioned to interconnect with a shouldered recess.   
     
     
         8 . The segmented vase of  claim 7 , wherein the annular flange and the shouldered recess are joinable in a snap fit configuration. 
     
     
         9 . The segmented vase of  claim 7 , wherein the annular flange and the shouldered recess are joinable in a threaded configuration. 
     
     
         10 . The segmented vase of  claim 7 , wherein the annular flange and the shouldered recess are joinable with an interference fit. 
     
     
         11 . The segmented vase of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one lid dimensioned to be coupled to a bottom end of one or more of the plurality of segments.