Biodegradable plant positioning lid and related vase

Abstract

A plant display system, container assembly and lid assembly for maintaining the position of plants in a plant arrangement is disclosed. The lid assembly may have position openings or tension openings configured to allow the insertion of plants into the container assembly and preserve the position of the plants in the arrangement. The lid assembly may be made out of biodegradable material. The container assembly may have an open top end to connect or receive the lid assembly and a bottom end. The container assembly is configured to hold the plant arrangement, liquid, or other material stored in the container to prolong the lifespan of the plant arrangement. The container assembly may be made from biodegradable material.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A plant display system comprising:
 a container having an open top end, a bottom end, and at least one sidewall;   the container having an interior configured to hold at least one plant;   wherein a rigid material of the container is biodegradable;   wherein the material of the container is configured to hold water in an interior of the container;   a lid having a top end, a bottom end and an edge;   the lid configured to fit over the top end of the container or fit inside the container;   the lid having at least one positioning opening configured to receive a stem of a plant;   wherein the at least one position opening configured to maintain a position of the plant in the container;   wherein a material of the lid is biodegradable.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid further comprises at least one tensioning opening configured to maintain a position of the plant. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid further comprises at least one tensioning opening configured to maintain a position of the plant;
 wherein the at least one tensioning member is a slit.   
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid prevents oxygen from entering the container. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid prevents the growth of bacteria within the interior of the container. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the edge of the lid comprises a sealing member. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the edge of the lid comprises a sealing member;
 wherein the sealing member prevents water from leaving the container.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid is submersible. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the material of the container is compostable. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the material of the container is compostable. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid is removable. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening prevents leaves from falling into the container. 
     
     
         13 . A plant display system comprising:
 a container having an open top end, a bottom end, and at least one sidewall;   the container having an interior configured to hold a plurality of plants;   wherein a rigid material of the container is biodegradable or compostable;   wherein the material of the container is configured to hold water in an interior of the container;   a lid having a lid cover and an edge;   the lid configured to fit over the top end of the container;   the lid having a plurality of positioning openings configured to maintain positions of one or plants of the plurality of plants in the container;   the lid having a plurality of tension structures to facilitate the maintenance of the position of the one or more plants in the plurality of plants;   wherein a material of the lid is biodegradable or compostable.   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13  wherein the plurality of tensioning members divides the lid cover into a plurality of lid sections. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of tensioning members divides the lid cover into a plurality of lid sections;
 wherein the lid sections are forced downward when one or more stems pf the plurality of plants is inserted through the plurality of positioning openings.   
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of tensioning members divides the lid cover into a plurality of lid sections;
 Wherein the lid sections are forced downward when one or more stems pf the plurality of plants is inserted through the plurality of positioning openings;   Wherein the plurality of lid sections apply an upward force on the one or more stems to maintain the one or more stems position.   
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of openings are shaped to receive one or more stems of the plurality of plants. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the lid prevents oxygen from entering the container. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the lid prevents the growth of bacteria within the interior of the container. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the edge of the lid comprises a sealing member. 
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the edge of the lid comprises a sealing member;
 wherein the sealing member prevents water from leaving the container.   
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the lid is submersible. 
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the container is submersible. 
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the material of the container is compostable. 
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the material of the lid is compostable. 
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the lid is removable. 
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of openings prevent leaves from falling into the container. 
     
     
         28 . A biodegradable lid for arranging plants comprising:
 a lid cover; and   the lid cover having a top surface and a bottom surface;   the lid cover having a plurality of openings shaped to facilitate the insertion of one or more stems of a plurality of plants into a container;   the plurality of openings configured to maintain a position of the one or more stems;   an edge having a top end and a bottom end;   the edge configured to hold the lid in place;   wherein a material of the lid is biodegradable or compostable.   
     
     
         29 . The cover of  claim 28 , wherein the biodegradable lid is submersible. 
     
     
         30 . The cover of  claim 28 , wherein a shape of the biodegradable lid is configured to be inserted into an interior of a container. 
     
     
         31 . The cover of  claim 28 , wherein the lid includes at least one tensioning structure configured to aid in the insertion of the one or more stems into the container. 
     
     
         32 . The cover of  claim 28 , wherein the lid includes at least one tensioning structure configured to maintain the placement of the one or more stems. 
     
     
         33 . The cover of  claim 28 , wherein the edge is configured to fit over a top of a container.