Display apparatus
A display apparatus may include a body over which may be secured a covering material. A plurality of strips of a natural product or a synthetic product that has the look of a natural product may be secured to the body over the covering material such that the display apparatus takes on the appearance of having been entirely constructed from a natural object. The body may be constructed of polystyrene and may be designed in a variety of shapes. The body may also include one or more recesses into which may be positioned a sound and/or light apparatus. The strips of material may include strips of birch bark that may be adhered over the covering material. One or more floral arrangements may be also positioned on or secured to the display apparatus.
The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/692,937, filed on Jun. 22, 2005, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention concerns a display apparatus. More specifically, the invention concerns a display apparatus that may be used as a floral display and may include a body onto which may be positioned a strip(s) of material. The strip(s) of material, such as tree bark, may give the body the appearance of having been constructed entirely of natural materials.
2. Reference to Related Art
Displays that may be used with or as part of a floral presentation come in a variety of shapes, sizes and configurations. For example, such displays may be formed of polystyrene or another lightweight material and be manufactured in a variety of shapes. However, in addition to these molded, synthetic displays, natural displays may also be used. For example, a bundle of straw may be wrapped with a ribbon of tree bark to create a display that has a stick-like appearance. However, notwithstanding these other types of displays, it would be advantageous to have a display apparatus that may feature a ridged molded core and a natural (or natural looking) exterior.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA display apparatus may include a body over which may be secured a covering material. A plurality of strips of a natural product or a synthetic product that has the look and/or feel of a natural product may be secured to the body over all or a portion of the covering material such that the display apparatus takes on the appearance of having been entirely constructed from a natural object. The body may be constructed of a layer or layers of polystyrene and may be constructed in a variety of shapes. The body may also include one or more recess areas into which may be positioned a media device. The covering material may include a contact paper or a vinyl covering that is adherable to the body. Further, the strips of material may include strips of birch bark that may be adhered in a partially overlaid pattern to the covering material. One or more floral arrangements or floral accessories may be also positioned on or secured to the display apparatus
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSReference will now be made to the attached drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout and wherein:
A display apparatus may include a body over which may be secured a covering material. A plurality of strips of a natural product (e.g., wood) or a synthetic (e.g., a colored plastic strip) product that has the look and/or feel of a natural product may be secured to the body over all or a portion of the covering material such that the display apparatus takes on the appearance of having been entirely constructed (e.g., carved) from a natural object (e.g., a wood log). The body may be constructed of a layer or layers of polystyrene and may be designed in a variety of shapes. The body may also include one or more recess areas into which may be positioned a media device. The covering material may include a contact paper or a vinyl covering that may be adhered to the body. Further, the strips of material may include strips of birch bark that may be adhered in a partially overlaid pattern on the covering material. One or more floral arrangements (e.g., flowers) or floral accessories (e.g., flags, ribbons, streamers, toys, banners, candy, pictures, etc.) may be also positioned on or secured to the display apparatus.
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Claims
1. A display apparatus comprising:
- a body;
- a covering material that is adhered to the body; and
- a plurality of strips of material that are adhered in an overlaying pattern to the covering material such that the display apparatus takes on the appearance of a natural wood product.
2. The display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body comprises polystyrene.
3. The display apparatus of claim 1, wherein a shape of the body is selected from a group consisting of a cross, a square, a round wreath, an oval, a teardrop, a split log, a star, a rectangle and an open heart.
4. The display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises a picture frame.
5. The display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises a mirror frame.
6. The display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises a window frame.
7. The display apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a media device positioned on the body.
8. The display apparatus of claim 7, wherein the media device comprises a lighting assembly.
9. The display apparatus of claim 7, wherein the media device comprises an audio recording and playback device.
10. The display apparatus of claim 7, wherein the media device comprises a video monitor.
11. The display apparatus of claim 1, wherein the strips of materials comprise strips of birch bark.
12. A display apparatus comprising:
- a body;
- a covering material that is adhered to the body;
- a plurality of strips of material that are adhered in an overlaying pattern to the covering material such that the display apparatus takes on the appearance of a natural wood product; and
- at least one of a floral arrangement or a floral accessory.
13. The display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the strips of materials comprise strips of birch bark.
14. The display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the body comprises polystyrene.
15. The display apparatus of claim 12, wherein a shape of the body is selected from a group consisting of a cross, a square, a round wreath, an oval, a teardrop, a split log, a star, a rectangle and an open heart.
16. The display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the body further comprises a picture frame.
17. The display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the body further comprises a mirror frame.
18. The display apparatus of claim 12, wherein the body further comprises a window frame.
19. The display apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a media device positioned on the body.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 20, 2006
Publication Date: Dec 28, 2006
Inventor: Joseph Amodeo (Crown Point, IN)
Application Number: 11/471,213
International Classification: A47G 1/16 (20060101);