FREE STANDING OR ATTACHABLE DESIGNER FORM
A free standing or attachable designer form is disclosed. According to one embodiment a front section comprises a first piece of material, the first piece of material having a first front side and a first back side. A back section comprises a second piece of material, the second piece of material having a second front side and a second back side. A middle section comprises a flexible sheet having a third front side and a third back side, wherein the third front side of the flexible sheet is attached to the first back side of the first piece of material and the third back side of the flexible sheet is attached to the second back side of the second piece of material. A first end has a first closure attached thereto, a second end having a second closure attached thereto, and the first end and second end attach using the first closure and second closure.
The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/052,806 entitled “Apparatus and Methods For Providing Free Standing Designer Form, Decorative Wraps, Bands, Spirals And Bracelets For Containers” filed on May 13, 2008, and is hereby incorporated by reference.
FIELDThe present invention relates generally to designer forms and, more specifically, to free standing or attachable designer forms.
BACKGROUNDDecorated containers are useful for gifts, special occasions, holidays, and basic decorating tasks. A user's need for decorated containers changes frequently, increasing a user's demand for storage and the need to buy additional decorated containers. Buying new decorated containers for every holiday or special occasion and subsequently storing or disposing of them is costly and inconvenient.
SUMMARYA free standing or attachable designer form is disclosed. According to one embodiment a front section comprises a first piece of material, the first piece of material having a first front side and a first back side. A back section comprises a second piece of material, the second piece of material having a second front side and a second back side. A middle section comprises a flexible sheet having a third front side and a third back side, wherein the third front side of the flexible sheet is attached to the first back side of the first piece of material and the third back side of the flexible sheet is attached to the second back side of the second piece of material. A first end has a first closure attached thereto, a second end having a second closure attached thereto, and the first end and second end attach using the first closure and second closure.
The accompanying drawings, which are included as part of the present specification, illustrate the presently preferred embodiment and together with the general description given above and the detailed description of the preferred embodiment given below serve to explain and teach the principles of the present invention.
A free standing or attachable designer form is disclosed. According to one embodiment a front section comprises a first piece of material, the first piece of material having a first front side and a first back side. A back section comprises a second piece of material, the second piece of material having a second front side and a second back side. A middle section comprises a flexible sheet having a third front side and a third back side, wherein the third front side of the flexible sheet is attached to the first back side of the first piece of material and the third back side of the flexible sheet is attached to the second back side of the second piece of material. A first end has a first closure attached thereto, a second end having a second closure attached thereto, and the first end and second end attach using the first closure and second closure.
A designer form is made from fabrics of all kinds, leather (real and faux), suedes (real and faux), and various embellishments such as jewels, beads, feathers, shells, crystals. The forms are open at both ends and can be made in any shape and size. A form can be round, square, rectangle, oval, spiral, or a free form design. The forms can be reversible and have a lid. Each designer form consists of an inner structure created from a thin flexible sheet. The flexible sheet gives the forms the ability to stand freely.
A container of any shape can be placed inside the designer form. Examples of containers include but are not limited to vases for flowers, hurricanes for candles, wine chillers, napkins (the form acting as a napkin ring). The form can completely cover the container, or the form can be a decorative spiral or band.
The present forms can stand freely around or attach to a container. The forms are created in any height, width, shape or design and are created to embellish containers of various materials, shapes and sizes. The forms are reusable accessories. Several embodiments of the forms can be implemented, including but not limited to wraps, bands, spirals, and bracelets.
The present designer forms can be designed using any theme. Themes include but are not limited to: wedding, holiday, anniversary, birthday, beach, or custom.
Examples of decorative trims and designs include but are not limited to:
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- 1) A napkin band, a utensil band, or a pocket as a reusable accessory designed to coordinate with chosen designer forms, wraps, bands, spirals or bracelets. The band can be attached to a placemat by Velcro, regular or magnetic snaps, magnetic hidden strips or snaps.
- 2) A decorative attachable trim for table runners, placemats, tablecloths and pillows. The trim can be attached by Velcro, regular or magnetic snaps, magnetic hidden strips or snaps.
In the following description, for purposes of explanation, specific nomenclature is set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the various inventive concepts disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these specific details are not required in order to practice the various inventive concepts disclosed herein.
Another feature of a free standing or attachable designer form, regardless of the shape of the form, is reversibility in one embodiment. Reversibility allows a form to be decorated on both the inside and the outside so that a user can use one side for one form and the other side for another form. Implementing such an embodiment involves changes to decorative pieces of material 601 and 603, for example, and the embellishments attached to them.
An example of attaching a closure to a designer form, according to one embodiment, involves attaching hidden magnets to opposite ends of the flexible sheet before insertion. Once the flexible sheet with magnets is place between the decorative materials and the decorative materials are sewn together, the magnets are an effective closure and are hidden.
Examples of embellishments to be used in the present form include, but are not limited to feathers, beads, shells, jewels, and ribbons. Embellishments can be attached to the decorative material through hand sewing, machine sewing, machine heat set, machine gluing, hand gluing, or any combination of the above. An example of added embellishment to a decorative material, according to one embodiment, is to add a bead and feather design to one or more sides of a decorative form. Embellishments are removable through hidden magnets, regular snaps or magnetic snaps, according to one embodiment.
Examples of flexible sheets to be used in the present form include, but are not limited to leather board, polycarbonate, flexible acrylic, flexible metal or tin, or high grade cardboard. In one embodiment, the flexible sheets are sturdy, flexible, and heat resistant.
Decorative materials may include various fabrics of all kinds, real leathers and suede, faux leathers and suede, stretchable leathers. Decorative materials can be of any suitable material to be connected to a flexible sheet as described herein.
An attachable or free standing designer form is disclosed. It is understood that the embodiments described herein are for the purpose of elucidation and should not be considered limiting the subject matter of the present embodiments. Various modifications, uses, substitutions, recombinations, improvements, methods of productions without departing from the scope or spirit of the present invention would be evident to a person skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A decorative form, comprising:
- a front section comprising a first piece of material, the first piece of material having a first front side and a first back side;
- a back section comprising a second piece of material, the second piece of material having a second front side and a second back side; and
- a middle section comprising a flexible sheet having a third front side and a third back side, wherein the third front side of the flexible sheet is attached to the first back side of the first piece of material and the third back side of the flexible sheet is attached to the second back side of the second piece of material;
- a first end having a first closure attached thereto; and
- a second end having a second closure attached thereto, wherein the first closure is attached to the second closure.
2. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the form is free standing.
3. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the form is attached to a container.
4. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the front section and the back section are reversed.
5. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the middle section further comprises batting material.
6. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the front section further comprises embellishments attached to the first front side of the first piece of material.
7. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the back section further comprises embellishments attached to the second front side of the second piece of material.
8. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the form is rectangular.
9. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the form is circular.
10. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the flexible sheet is leather board, polycarbonate, flexible acrylic, flexible metal, flexible tin, or high grade cardboard.
11. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the first closure is a hidden magnet, a snap, a button, a hook, a zipper, or velcro.
12. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the second closure is a hidden magnet, a snap, a button, a hook, a zipper, or velcro.
13. The decorative form of claim 1, wherein the first and second ends are sewn together.
Type: Application
Filed: May 13, 2009
Publication Date: Nov 19, 2009
Inventors: Rebecca Borg (Newbury Park, CA), Sue B. Falk (Newbury Park, CA)
Application Number: 12/465,544
International Classification: B65D 85/00 (20060101);