Patents by Inventor Jay L. Aldrich

Jay L. Aldrich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5477637
    Abstract: The invention provides a system comprising a separator device used in conjunction with a tying device to hold flowers in a bouquet in a manner so as to make the bouquet larger and seem fuller and more voluminous. The separator of the invention separates the floral stems and forces them outwardly by means of angled holes. The tying device holds the stems of the flowers together at a point below the separator. The overall effect is that the flowers of the bouquet are held in a position so that the top of the bouquet is larger than standard bouquets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: XL Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay L. Aldrich
  • Patent number: 4958461
    Abstract: A floral holder and display is provided which is designed for holding and displaying floral bouquets. The display includes a bucket which is deep enough to contain flower stems. A lid is provided which is shaped and dimensioned to removably fit on the bucket. The lid is formed with a plurality of spaced apart openings thereon. A plurality of sleeves extend downward from the lid and are contained within the bucket when the lid is mounted on the bucket. Each sleeve has an upper open end in communication with a separate lid opening. Each sleeve has an open lower end in communication with the interior of the bucket when the lid is mounted on the bucket. The device provides a safe and convenient way of displaying a large number of floral bouquets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Sterling Bouquet
    Inventor: Jay L. Aldrich