Abstract: The present invention is directed to a corsage sleeve comprised of two layers that releasably engage one another. The sleeve is configured to attach an ornamental decoration, such as flowers, to a substrate, typically a band worn by a user of the two-layer sleeve. In one version of my invention, the two-layer sleeve comprises a first layer having two surfaces—a first surface and a second, opposing surface—with the first surface comprising a plurality of loop-like structures. A second layer also comprises two surfaces—a first surface and a second, opposing surface—with the first surface comprising a plurality of hook-like structures configured to releasably engage, interlock, or mate with at least a portion of the loop-like structures of the first surface of the first layer. In use, the first surface of the first layer is pressed against the first surface of the second layer, with a portion of a substrate interposed and sandwiched between (i.e., confined by) the first and second layers.

Abstract: A holder for a feather has a coil portion. The coil portion has a center axis, an exterior, and an interior. The interior of the coil portion is configured to receive a shaft of the feather inserted into the coil portion along the center axis. The holder has a socket cup connector portion extending from the coil portion. The socket cup connector portion has an inner leg having a first region extending axially relative to the coil portion, and a second region extending in a direction away from the inner leg first region and away from the exterior of the coil portion. The inner leg first region is spaced from the exterior of the coil portion at a distance such that the inner leg first region and the exterior of the coil portion are resiliently engageable with a wall of a socket cup when the holder is releasably attached to the socket cup.

Abstract: As a new design, when making part of a decoration rotatable, there is a tendency for this to result in an unnecessarily complex structure, and it was difficult to apply such structures to small decorations such as rings, due to considerations such as strength and smooth movement. Solution: The present invention was configured as follows in order to provide a decoration which, even if having a small size, has a simple structure and strength, and opens like a flower. The decoration has a configuration whereby one of a group of movable petals (1) having a calculated curved surface (2) and which are positioned so as overlap with the positions to be rotated and are synchronized with one another, is opened and closed by a single rotating knob (11) and is synchronized with the other petal-shaped parts (1) smoothly and effectively to replicate the movement of a flower opening and closing.

Abstract: An object holding device comprises at least two gripping lips, at least one supporting wall for each of at least two gripping lips, one base, wherein at least two gripping lips are respectively opposed to one another, wherein the at least two gripping lips form at least one slit between one another, wherein each the at least one supporting wall is attached with one of the at least two gripping lips and extends to the base, at least one crease is formed in the approximately middle of each supporting wall, wherein the crease forms an angle of about 30 degrees to about 90 degrees relatively to the base, wherein the at least two gripping lips, the at least one supporting wall for each of the at least two gripping lips, and the base together define a space to receive the at least one object.

Abstract: A modular magnetic storage system including a container attachable to a surface, the container including a vessel having a top end, a bottom end, a wall and a magnet housing, the bottom end being positioned opposite to the top end, the wall extending between the bottom end and the top end, the wall and the bottom end defining a cavity, the top end defining an opening in the vessel, and the magnet housing defining a recess; a magnet disposed within the recess; and a resilient cover positioned over the magnet housing, the resilient cover providing a coefficient of friction between the resilient cover and the surface to maintain a position of the vessel on the surface.

Abstract: An elongated strap can include of a series of ratchet teeth along a portion of the length of the strap. The strap can include a first and second end. A releasable head of the first end can include a fastening mechanism (FM) and a release mechanism (RM). The head can include an opening having the FM for temporarily engaging a portion of the series of ratchet teeth when the second end of the elongated strap is inserted into the head forming a loop. The RM can be configured to non-destructively release the second end. A non-releasable head of the first end can include a cavity which can have a pawl for securely engaging a portion of the series of ratchet teeth when the second end of the elongated strap is inserted into the releasable head forming a loop. The pawl can disallow non-destructive disengaging of the end from the head.

Abstract: A Boutonniere mounting device for Wearing Floral Arrangements. The device is comprised of a flexible panel with features, a means to attach the panel to a floral arrangement, and one or more securing means such as pins to complete mounting device and floral arrangement clothing or other supportable means. It provides a manner for the affixing of flowers or other objects to clothing.

Abstract: A floral attachment device, comprising, a first magnetically coupleable mounting member, a first wire extending from the first magnetically coupleable mounting member, a second wire extending from the first magnetically coupleable mounting member which is longer than the first wire, and a second magnetically coupleable mounting member wherein at least one of said first and second magnetically coupleable mounting members comprises a permanent magnet.

Abstract: A fastener device facilitating the secured attachment of a boutonniere or corsage to an article of clothing is described. The fastener device includes a heat shrinkable tube and at least one fastener assembly. The heat shrinkable tube is sliable along a stem extending from a flower arrangement prior to the application of heat and fixable to the stem after heat has been applied. Each fastener assembly is disposed along and extends from the heat shrinkable tube. One or more such fasteners secure the fastener device to an article of clothing, thus securing a flower arrangement to an article of clothing.

Abstract: A corsage pin and method for constructing a corsage facilitate attachment of a corsage to the corsage pin. The corsage pin includes a medal with a bendable and cutable post attached to the back of the medal and extending down. The corsage is positioned in front of the corsage pin, and the post is cut to a length approximately one inch below the lowest stem of the corsage, and then bent approximately 180 degrees. The stem(s) of the corsage are positioned to overlap the end of the bent post and tape is wrapped around the post and corsage. Two horizontally spaced apart pins on the back of the medal are inserted through a garment and bent 90 degrees to affix the corsage to the garment.

Abstract: A Boutonniere mounting device for Wearing Floral Arrangements. The device is comprised of a flexible panel with features, a means to attach the panel to a floral arrangement, and one or more securing means such as pins to complete mounting device and floral arrangement clothing or other supportable means. It provides a manner for the affixing of flowers or other objects to clothing.

Abstract: A wearable floral display device such as a corsage for displaying a decorative item such as a flower that includes a wire through at least a portion of the decorative item and wherein the device includes a penetrateable member for receiving at least a portion of the wire attached to the decorative member, a strap to attach the device to the wearer, and a protective member for attachment to the lower surface of the penetrateable member, wherein a portion of the wire will be located between the protective member and the lower surface of the penetrateable member when the decorative item is attached to the device.

Abstract: A device for holding flowers and ornaments to clothing, comprising a magnetic base positionable inside the clothing, a u-shaped parent holder with spike positionable outside the clothing and attracted to the magnetic base, an insert holder with spike positionable outside the clothing and within the parent holder, such that a smaller ornament is held within the insert holder. An orifice in the center of the outside of the insert holder transverse removably receives the spike of the parent holder. The holders are selectively used in combination or separately to secure large and small ornaments to clothing.

Abstract: A boutonniere buttoneer, having a rectangular body, a front side and a back side, and having two cylindrical legs connected to the back side which are substantially close to the ends respectively; and having leg covers having a hole and handle for receiving the legs; where when legs penetrate a fabric the leg covers clamp onto the legs and prevent said rectangular body from moving.

Abstract: A wrist corsage includes a flower corsage mounted on a wrist corsage holder. The holder includes an open bracelet and clamp design to secure the flower corsage to the bracelet. Preferably, the bracelet has a unitary construction, made of a molded plastic. The flower corsage is pressed into the clamp to attach it thereby, and the bracelet with attached corsage is then worn on the wrist.

Abstract: A flower construction having a synthetic material depicting the shape of a flower, the construction also having a metal plate attached to the synthetic flower. The construction further including a magnetic plate used to attach the flower construction to an article of clothing.

Abstract: A corsage mounting device including a small wire element having two ends. Each end having buttons with holes wherein the wire ends are inserted therein in order to attach the corsage to a wearer's garment.

Abstract: An improved mounting bracket arrangement for rotatable pinwheel devices activated by a moving air stream. The bracket has substantially universal application to a variety of conveniently available mounting surfaces such as chains, ropes and cables used for swing suspension, as well as on the handlebars of bicycles and tricycles. The mounting bracket includes a base mounting member together with a resilient strap to complete the closure. The mounting bracket arrangement is essentially free of sharp or pointed surfaces.

Abstract: A device for temporary attachment to goods having a flexible material for the protection thereof against theft. The device includes a side with a recess formed therein, the recess having a given shape. The recess is bounded laterally by undercut side walls. A part having a shape substantially complementary to the recess of the member and being adapted to be inserted in the recess. The recess of the member and the part defining a space therebetween for receiving and clamping a layer of flexible material of the goods to be protected against theft without penetrating through the flexible material. The recess and the part are provide with mutually cooperating means for releasably locking the part in the recess of the member with the layer of material clasped in between.

Abstract: An improved mechanism for holding ornaments such as flowers onto clothing. The mechanism uses a cradle to secure the flowers or other ornamentation onto the clothing. In the preferred embodiment, the cradle/holder partially encircles the flower stems and has prongs which are inserted into the stems. The cradle/holder is preferably metallic and is placed on an exterior portion of the clothing while a magnet is placed on an opposing location on an interior portion of the clothing. The magnetic attraction between the holder and the magnet are sufficient to firmly secure the flower arrangement to the clothing without having to damage the clothing by either piercing (e.g. a needle) or pinching (e.g. a clasp) the clothing.

Abstract: A method of forming a flower bouquet for decorative use wherein the bouquet includes at least one flower and a conically shaped decorative wrap. The wrap is a sheet of transparent plastic material or paper with decorative designs. An end edge of the sheet has an adhesive strip layer. A peel-off ribbon, which initially covered the adhesive layer, encircles the conically shaped sheet with its ends tied together. A method of making the bouquet is also provided.

Abstract: A floral wrapper comprises a body of a flat board stock material having four score lines. These score lines extend longitudinally, and are spaced angularly about a center located beyond the lower end of the body. Four contiguous segments are thus defined. Notches extending inwardly from the sides of the outer segments extend at least to the outer score lines whereby the outer segments are divided into upper wings and lower wings independently foldable about their score lines. The lower wings may be folded one over the other and about the stems of flowers to form a holder therefor as well as a grip for the wrapper. The upper wings can assume a substantially flat or trough like orientation for display of a relatively wide floral presentation, or the upper wings can assume an orientation in which they, along with the lower wings are overlapped to form a three sided box configuration for enclosing a floral presentation. The notches form a seat for a tie or ribbon.

Abstract: This invention is a support for fastening a decorative object such as a flower or corsage to an article of clothing comprising a pair of elements having cooperative shapes such that one clamps into the other, from one side thereof. A decorative object is secured to one of the elements. Accordingly one of the pair of elements can be clamped into the other from opposite sides of the article of clothing, clamping and catching the article of clothing therebetween and securing it thereto.

Abstract: A device for fixing a flower or a bundle of flowers to a dress or similar clothing comprises a body means including a head portion, equipped with a safety pin, and an elongate shaft portion rigidly connected to the head portion. The flowers to be connected to the device are aligned with their stem to the shaft portion and an adhesive tape is wrapped around the shaft portion and the stems. The device is then fixed to the dress by means of the safety pin like a badge.

Abstract: A device for holding flowers such as are employed in forming bouquets so that the holder and all of the decorations thereon may be made up in advance, so that all that is necessary is to attach the flower or flowers at the time of sale.

Abstract: A wreath form comprises an annular disc having a spirally-wrapped elastic band extending around the entire outer surface area to hold decorative objects in position on the annular disc. Holes are provided in the disc to receive nails to project therethrough. A second and similar structure is fastened in spaced relationship to the annular disc structure when an enlarged wreath is desired.

Abstract: An improved flower corsage frame is provided with at least one spirally wound multistrand wire member body member, a substantially conical shaped bristle member extending from one end portion of the body member, a plurality of stems firmly but flexibly secured to the body member, and leaves secured to one end portion of each of said stems.

Abstract: This is a collapsible flower stem holder which includes a pair of pivotally connected elongated arms, adapted to be collapsed for insertion through a narrow mouth vase and thereafter expanded into an operative position within the bottom of the vase and including a plurality of stem receiving holes in the portions of the arms which are elevated from the vase bottom to positively position the flower stem in the bottom of the vase.

Abstract: A bouquet ring for fresh flowers or an artificial nosegay comprising a support base; bendable grasping prongs extending from the support base and adapted to grasp fresh or artificial flowers, a wet or dry synthetic foam-plastic flower support, or a tube-type flower support; a size-adjustable ring band adapted to be placed on a finger; and a rivet connecting the ring band to the support base.