Flower Or Flower Petal Patents (Class 428/24)
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Patent number: 10364408Abstract: Methods and systems for making artificial flowers are disclosed. The method can include wrapping a first flower wrapper having between 1 and 5 petals around a foam core to form a first flower construct, or bud. The method can include wrapping a second flower wrapper having between 1 and 5 petals around the first flower construct, or bud. The method can include wrapping a third flower wrapper having between 1 and 5 petals around the second flower construct. The method can include wrapping additional layers of flower wrappers around flower constructs, including, but not limited to, 3 more layers of flower wrappers. Wrapping a flower wrapper around a core or a flower construct may be done manually or in an automated fashion. Wrapping a flower wrapper around a core or a flower construct may be done petal by petal or all petals simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Rose LTDInventor: Tony Toan Nguyen
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Patent number: 9144258Abstract: A realistically opening artificial flower has a slidable pusher basket having an upper end and a lower end and is moveable from a first position to a second position. The flower includes a means for moving the slidable pusher basket from the first position to the second position; the means is located generally adjacent the lower end of the slidable pusher basket. The flower also includes a simulated flower with a base that receives the upper end of the slidable pusher basket along with multiple rows of petals disposed on a plurality of vertically stacked supports. The slidable pusher basket is coupled with at least one of the plurality of vertically stacked supports via a petal attachment member. Incident to the slidable pusher basket moving from the first position to the second position, the multiple rows of petals transition from the generally closed position to the generally open position, and each row of petals has varying open and closed angles.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Hallmark Cards, IncorporatedInventors: Douglas Lee Krivanek, Thomas Allen Wallen, Gretchen G. Finch, Pamela Jean Kelley, David Morgan Lewis, Jamie Lee Heath
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Publication number: 20150104589Abstract: An artificial flower maker including a board or other flat surface, a plurality of arms each positioned along the flat surface and forming a generally circular shape, and a center attachment mechanism for constructing and securing an artificial flower. Each flower is constructed by strategically folding a series of petals from a type of material, and using the artificial flower maker to hold down each folded petal until all folded petals are completed and ultimately secured to form an artificial flower. A further embodiment may incorporate a box or other enclosure for storage and transport of the flower maker.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Jin Kim, Leona Kim
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Patent number: 8991026Abstract: An artificial flower and the associated method of its manufacture. To produce the artificial flower, two films of material are laminated. The films of material have markedly different coefficients of thermal expansion. The laminate is formed into a curve shape. Petals and leafs are cut from the laminate. The petals and leafs are cut at different orientations across the curved shape. Accordingly, various petals and leaves change shape in different manners in response to changes in temperature. The various petals and leafs are then formed into an artificial flower.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Tucker International LLCInventor: Greg E. Blonder
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Publication number: 20150017351Abstract: The invention provides a method of making a vessel having a sculptural interior, comprising attaching a textile core to the air inlet port of an I.S. machine, inserting a gob of molten glass into a mold to surround the textile core, applying compressed air to press the molten glass around the textile core, applying compressed air to inflate the textile core creating the bottle, allowing the bottle to cool sufficiently to withdraw the core from the bottle, and withdrawing the textile core from the bottle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventor: Jay Markel
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Patent number: 8916216Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2012Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Inventor: Barbara Butts
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Patent number: 8819990Abstract: This invention relates to a method for the preservation and/or dyeing of plant material including cut flowers. According to the invention, the treated plant material has the color and texture of fresh plant material and is substantially free from curling or distortion. The method may comprise five steps including a first step of substantially removing the protective wax coating from flowers and other plant material without adversely affecting the strength of the plant material; a second step comprising a mild oxidative bleach to remove excess color from the plant material; a third step comprising a mild reductive bleach to neutralize any residual oxidative bleach and to stabilize the color; a fourth step comprising the simultaneous preservation and dyeing of the plant material, and a fifth and last step comprising the rinsing and drying of the preserved and dyed material. This may be followed by a 2nd preservation and dyeing step and a rinsing and drying. The product can then be rewaxed and stored.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: African Floralush IP (Proprietary) LimitedInventors: Bernard Zeelie, Ella-Christine Maske, Shawn Gouws
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Publication number: 20130302541Abstract: An interchangeable accessory device. It is a detachable fastener for securing, in a predetermined position, an object and an adornment such as a flower or bow. The objects may be headbands, clothing, purses, and the like. The interchangeable assembly has detachable, replaceable flowers or bows, etc. of various colors in order to accessorize outfits and objects to look vivid and beautiful. The device is comprised of a specially configured stud with positioning and other features to detachably interconnect with a socket component; the specially configured socket component with positioning and other features to detachably interconnect with the stud; a means to removably secure the stud to an adornment; and a means to removably secure the socket to an object wherein a person may detachably and position-ally connect the adornment to the object for full versatility and use of the interchangeable accessory line system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: Kathlene Lynn Morgan
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Publication number: 20130183461Abstract: A method of making a craft flower can include the following steps: (i) Providing an adhesive member. This adhesive member can be substantially flat and be kept between two pieces (e.g., sheets) of carrier material. (ii) Removing a top piece of carrier material to expose a top side of the adhesive member. (iii) Providing a strip of material (e.g., fabric, ribbon, paper, plastic, tulle, foil, mylar, film material, etc.) that is sufficiently manipulable so as to be capable of being gathered together. (iv) Wrapping the strip of material around at least the outer portion of the top side of the adhesive member in a desired design and pressing the strip of material onto the adhesive member. Various examples of desired designs are described and illustrated herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventor: Julie Comstock
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Patent number: 8486498Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer coated metal powders, such as metal powders used in the formation of solder alloys and pastes. The metal powders are coated with curable compositions of cyanoacrylates. The present invention relates to polymer coated metal powders, such as metal powders used in the formation of solder alloys and pastes. The metal powders are coated with curable compositions of cyanoacrylates, and once cured the coating on the metal powder is a cyanoacrylate polymer.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignees: Henkel Corporation, Henkel Ireland LimitedInventors: Puwei Liu, Matthew James Holloway, Blake Olsen
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Publication number: 20130171378Abstract: The present invention is a composite structure that changes shape as temperatures change. The composite structure utilizes a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate is static and does not change shape by itself in response to changes in temperature. A supports structure is affixed to the flexible substrate. The support structure is made from bi-layer films that change shape in response to changes in temperature. The support structures are formed into complex shapes that are smaller than the flexible substrates they support. As a result, when the support structure are affixed to the flexible substrates, the support structures cause the flexible substrates to buckle, bend and twist as the support structures change shape with temperature. The support structures can be designed so as to cause the specific changes in the flexible substrate to as to mimic the natural blooming movements of a flower petal or leaf.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Greg E. Blonder
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Publication number: 20130078395Abstract: A realistically opening artificial flower has a slidable pusher basket having an upper end and a lower end and is moveable from a first position to a second position. The flower includes a means for moving the slidable pusher basket from the first position to the second position; the means is located generally adjacent the lower end of the slidable pusher basket. The flower also includes a simulated flower with a base that receives the upper end of the slidable pusher basket along with multiple rows of petals disposed on a plurality of vertically stacked supports. The slidable pusher basket is coupled with at least one of the plurality of vertically stacked supports via a petal attachment member. Incident to the slidable pusher basket moving from the first position to the second position, the multiple rows of petals transition from the generally closed position to the generally open position, and each row of petals has varying open and closed angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: DOUGLAS LEE KRIVANEK, THOMAS ALLEN WALLEN, GRETCHEN G. FINCH, PAMELA JEAN KELLEY, DAVID MORGAN LEWIS, JAMIE LEE HEATH
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Patent number: 8404320Abstract: Per TITLE OF INVENTION, there is disclosed methods, apparatus and kits for attaching artificial flowers (particularly flowers formed with means such a passage to frictionally receive an artificial stem in assembly of an artificial flower plant) to a non-blooming live vegetation stem or branch that is not frictionally receivable in the flower passage, whereby a substitute stem that is frictionally receivable in the flower passage may be custom-formed from various commercially-available wire-like elements to provide (a) single or double free-end twist tie means for attachment of such single flowers to such live stems or branches or (b) means for attaching a plurality of such flowers to a non-blooming live bush in the manner of a string of Christmas tree lights.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Inventor: Walter Potoroka, Sr.
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Patent number: 8298598Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Inventor: Barbara A. Butts-Cornish
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Patent number: 8257807Abstract: A double-layer container includes an outer layer and an inner layer, both of which are formed by molding. The outer layer includes a 3-D pattern. The 3-D pattern has at least two pattern units each having at least one first groove which communicates with at least one through hole. The through hole is defined through the outer layer. At least one first slot is defined between the pattern units. The inner layer is fixed to an inner surface of the outer layer and the material of the inner layer is filled in the first groove via the through hole to form a first decoration portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Immanuel Industrial Co, LtdInventor: Kun-Yi Li
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Publication number: 20120199505Abstract: Kit of wearable decorative elements. The kit includes at least a main container. At least two securing devices are included. Each securing device is configured to secure at least one wearable decorative element to a user or user's clothing. At least two wearable decorative elements are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Kristin BLACK, Charles BLACK
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Publication number: 20120121826Abstract: An artificial flower device gradually opens a simulated corolla and gradually upwardly extends a surprise gift following an actuation. In one embodiment, the actuation comprises exposing a portion of a stem of the device to a liquid to thereby dissolve a pellet which otherwise impedes actuation. In another embodiment, the actuation comprises pushing a button on the stem to thereby release a latch. In one embodiment, animation activity is driven by the bias force of a resilient spring, the rate of animation activity is controlled by a dashpot, a resilient compensation spring regulates an animation delay time, a plurality of hinge configurations enables the petals of the corolla to open with individual variations of rate and degree, a plunger comprising helical grooves imparts a rotation to the surprise gift during the ascent thereof, and manually sliding a sleeve returns energy to the springs and resets the flower for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventor: Peter Marlow
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Patent number: 8133090Abstract: A toy product including a doll and a display device that may be used with the doll is disclosed. The doll may have one or more movable features and may be releasably coupled to the display device. The display device may include an actuating assembly and a folding assembly with enclosure pieces that may alternately enclose and reveal the doll within the display device. The assemblies may communicate with each other and with movable features of the doll through selectively actuable components. A locking member may engage and releasably retain the folding assembly in a retracted position and may return the folding assembly to an extended position upon disengagement. In the embodiments in which the enclosure pieces resemble flower petals, the movement of the enclosure pieces may have the effects of a flower bloom closing and opening up to respectively surround and reveal the doll.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Mattel, Inc.Inventor: Mark Hardin
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Patent number: 8122631Abstract: An ornamental funeral flower includes a base, a riser fixedly attached to the center of the base, and support members extending from the riser to the edge of the base. The flower also includes an attachment layer attached to one or more of the base, riser, and support members, and petals fixedly attached to the attachment layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Inventor: Kao Youa Pa Lee-Hinds
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Publication number: 20110151067Abstract: An apparatus used to arrange and display decorative items or candy. A narrow stem comprises a plurality of holes running throughout the stem. A plurality of metal rods are inserted into respective holes in the stem. Each metal rod has is attached to a plastic petal, which also comprises a clip. A piece of candy can be attached to each clip and can be supported by each respective petal. The plurality of metal rods arranged in this manner create a visually appealing arrangement of decorative items or dispenser of candy.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventor: Barbara A. Butts-Cornish
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Patent number: 7861445Abstract: The present invention pertains to a solar powered flower of dynamic simulation comprising a stem, a solar power supplier, a connecting base, a driving unit, a movable tray, and plurality of swinging members as well as petals. Wherein, the connecting base fixed on the top end of the stem and peripherally provided with multiple inlaying slots, in which the swinging member is pivoted. Each swinging member provides an upper arm to install a petal, and a lower arm to pivot the movable tray, on which contacts an output terminal of the driving unit for the movable tray to move up- and downward to motivate the vacillation of the swinging member as a seesaw. The petals then swing conforming to the swinging member to bloom and close achieving a dynamic simulation of the reality.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventors: Zhiming Sui, Chien-Kuo Hsu
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Patent number: 7842359Abstract: A device simulating a blooming flower includes a piston slidably disposed within an elongated tube simulating a flower stem. A chamber within the stem is configured to hold a dissolvable solid material. The piston is biased upwardly, but held in place by the dissolvable solid material placed in the chamber above the piston. A simulated flower is attached to the end of the stem or piston and has a plurality of simulated petals configured to open as the stem is placed in a liquid, the solid material dissolves, and the piston moves upwardly within the stem.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Inventor: Peter Marlow
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Publication number: 20100159162Abstract: An artificial flower includes an artificial stem, a receptacle held by the artificial stem, numerous artificial petals rotatably positioned on the receptacle, a cable and a driving unit. The cable is moveably extended through the artificial stem and includes a first end and an opposite second end. The first end of the cable is coupled to the artificial petals. The driving unit is coupled to the second end of the cable and capable of driving the cable to rotate the artificial petals between an open position where the artificial petals are opened and a close position where the artificial petals are closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: JU-LAN HAO, WEI GONG
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Patent number: 7675650Abstract: A method of creating an ornamental representation of a natural flower or foliage, by digitally scanning one or more surfaces of one or more pieces of a natural flower or foliage and directly printing the scanned images on respective one or more surfaces of a medium. The printed pieces are then cut out of the medium, shaped to create the contour of a natural petal or foliage and composited to create an ornamental representation of the natural flower or foliage.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Inventor: Osamu Honjo
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Publication number: 20100021661Abstract: The Thermally Active Mechanically Blooming Artificial Flower is an amusement device designed to open autonomously with exposure to sunlight and to close when cooled to ambient temperature. This device includes a novel application of Zylon cable and steel or plastic springs, in a thermomechanical actuator capable of producing torque and angular displacement with changes in temperature. The invention has a series of mechanical systems which translate the motion of the thermomechanical actuator into the opening and closing motion of a pattern of artificial flower petals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: Charles Zachary Henry
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Publication number: 20080311316Abstract: A device which simulates natural flowering actions, including growth and efflorescence, is actuated by partial immersion of a stem into a liquid. An aperture through the stem base admits the liquid into the stem. A piston slidably disposed within the stem is driven downwardly by the bias force of a resilient spring while an agent which impedes the piston motion dissolves in the liquid. Growth is simulated by a sleeve outside the stem which descends in relation thereto to push the flower upwardly. A simulated corolla is attached to the stem and gradually rotates and opens during the ascent thereof. A cam controls the pivotal position of lifters which open and close the corolla. The petals of the corolla vibrate before opening and open with variations in starting time. As the corolla opens, a surprise gift, gradually ascending on a presentation platform, is revealed. The device may be reused.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Peter Marlow
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Publication number: 20080311315Abstract: A device which simulates natural flowering actions, including growth and efflorescence, is actuated by partial immersion of a stem into a liquid. In one embodiment, a piston slidably disposed within the stem is driven upwardly by the bias force of a resilient spring while an agent which impedes the piston motion dissolves in the liquid. In another embodiment, the piston is pushed upwardly by an expansive force of a liquid-absorbing material. An inner stem, operably connected to the piston, is slidably disposed within the stem and projects upwardly therefrom. A simulated corolla is attached to the inner stem and gradually opens and rotates during an ascent thereof. The petals of the corolla, in one embodiment, open with individual variations in starting time, rate and extent. As the corolla opens, a surprise object, gradually ascending on a presentation platform, is revealed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Peter Marlow
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Patent number: 7442456Abstract: A fuel cell system includes fuel cell stacks electrically connected in parallel and supplying a gross current to a load. A controller determines the gross load current, and produces a desired current through the load by adjusting, based on the gross load current, at least one parameter affecting at least one of the inputs to and outputs from the system. This system allows a stack design and its voltage output to be kept constant while stacks are added for increased power.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: John S Wheat, Clark Hochgraf, Daryl Chapman
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Publication number: 20080226848Abstract: Environmentally-friendly materials 1000 intended to be tossed into the air are constructed of water soluble materials which dissolve in the rain. These may also be made of materials which birds and squirrels may eat without doing them any harm. One preferred material, based upon its density and rigidity is rice papers. The materials are cut into pieces 1000 which are sized and shaped to resemble flower petals, confetti 1200 or a petal 1300 made to spiral down to the ground like a falling maple seed. The rice petals 1000, 1200, 1300 have a pale color to reduce the chances that they will stain the ground or other surfaces. These are designed to be used in areas which restrict throwing flower petals, which cause staining, rice, which harms wildlife, or confetti which must be cleaned up. The rice petals 1000, 1200, 1300 do not stain, may be eaten by wildlife and biodegrade in the environment. Since the material of the rice petals may be made of rice, they preserve the tradition of throwing rice at celebrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Jennifer BAKER
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Publication number: 20070231508Abstract: A scented flower including a flower head having holes to permit the release of a scent and a removable stalk for containing a scented substance that will gradually release a scent through the holes of the flower head when the stalk is coupled to the head. Flower heads of various shapes, sizes, color, and types may be paired with stalks of various shapes, sizes, color, and types. In addition, the stalk may include a variety of scented substances. Accordingly, a multitude of combinations of scents, stalks, and flowers are provided, and may be interchanged at the whim of the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Erica Fand, Shelley Kohan
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Patent number: 6861108Abstract: Novel methods, apparatus and kits to provide a new presently-untapped market for state-of-the-art artificial flowers presently sold only as part of artificial plant assemblies that include artificial stems, branches, leaves, etc., the invention comprising various novel improved means, as well as kits including such means, for attaching such artificial flowers to non-blooming (pre-bloom, post-bloom or never-bloom) live vegeation having live stems, branches, leaves, etc., to simulate blooming thereof, for easy care-free instant yard beautification, said kits being devoid of artificial plant stems, branches, leaves, etc.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2000Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventor: Walter Potoroka, Sr.
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Patent number: 6818265Abstract: A method of fabrication of real flower artistic sticker is disclosed and the method comprises the steps of (a) preparing flower material which has been pressed and arranging the flower material into a real flower artistic pattern; (b) coating a layer of modified acrylic emulsion to the bottom face of the real flower artistic pattern and mounting a releasing sheet onto the bottom face such that the releasing sheet can be stripped off when the modified acrylic emulsion is dried; (c) coating acrylic, an acrylite resin onto the top face of the real flower artistic pattern, and coating a silicone fluid liquid onto the top face of the real flower artistic pattern after the acrylite resin is dried; and mounting an acrylic resin for pressure sensitive adhesive, and thus the real flower transfer sticker is obtained.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Inventor: James Wang
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Patent number: 6709722Abstract: A method for producing decorative panels for use in vehicle interiors. A layer 3 of plant components, such as leaves 6, is glued onto a base layer 2, formed of superposed layers of sized paper and blank veneer sheets disposed on a metal or plastic carrier 1, whose shape allows it to be mounted to dashboards and/or the side panels of the interior. A transparent varnish layer 4 is then applied to the layer of plant components.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Holzindustrie Bruchsal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Matthias Goldschmid, Thomas Hoffman
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Patent number: 6689428Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial bark for a decorative tree and a method of creating the material and applying it. The artificial bark includes an undercoat preferably made of a foamable plastic coating, a top coat also preferably made of a foamable plastic coating which is texturized, and a layer of colorant. The undercoat is applied to a structural member of the tree and then air dried. Then the top coat is applied, texturized by dragging a comb-like instrument across its surface, and air dried. Next, the undercoat and topcoat on the structural member are heat cured. Due to differences in the content of the undercoat and the top coat, heat curing causes the texture created in the top coat to be accentuated. After cooling, a colorant is applied to complete the artificial bark's resemblance to real tree bark.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Boto (Licenses) LimitedInventor: Cheung Chong Kao
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Patent number: 6683520Abstract: A magnetically attachable sealed pressed flower in which a sheet 3 having a pressed dry flower 2 is sealed and fixed by melting and fixing therein is disposed integrally on one surface of a sheet-shaped magnet substrate 1, which can improve the degree of freedom for the selection and alteration of the position or replacement of the kinds of pressed flowers and also enables re-utilization.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2000Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Doppel Co. Ltd.Inventor: Mieko Sakai
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Patent number: 6660323Abstract: The present invention is a method for treating a cattail blossom. A cattail blossom is soaked in a thinned adhesive mixture. When dry, the resulting treated blossom does not burst and can be used for a very long period of time as a decorative item.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Inventor: Ronald Earl Rush
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Patent number: 6652685Abstract: A method for an intaglio botanic ornamental transparency comprising the steps of laminating a botanic assemblage between a transparent, deformable cover layer and a fibrous, opaque backing layer, intaglioing completely all backing layer material facing the botanic assemblage, intaglioing partially a narrow optically diffuse auroral boundary zone of backing layer material circumferential to the periphery of the botanic assemblage, abutting thereto, the backing material residue providing a translucent auroral property to the concomitant transparent cover layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Inventor: Margaret R. Dallosta
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Patent number: 6625506Abstract: A decorative flower with lighting and voice message is enclosed. The decorative flower includes a shaft having a tapering lower end, a middle section, and a top section having an enlarged inner space. A flower part having a number of artificial petals is encircled to the top section of the shaft to form a flower shape. A printed circuit board is mounted inside the middle section of the shaft. A microphone, a recording button and a playing button are arranged inside the middle section and electrically connected to the printed circuit board separately. A battery arranged inside the shaft for supplying power. A speaker is arranged in the enlarged inner space of the top section, and a light emitting element is mounted on the top end of the top section. Both of the speaker and the light emitting element are electrically connected to the printed circuit board. A ball pen refill is arranged inside the tapering lower end of the shaft, and the tip of the ball pen refill protrudes out of the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2000Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Inventor: Thomas Yeh
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Publication number: 20030072898Abstract: The production of a display of dried and preserved flowers, plants and plant matter, bouquets, boutonniere, flower arrangements, mounted and displayed within a shadowbox to contain, surround, encompass and enclose the same, with or without the inclusion of any one or more of the following items or the like: photos, glassware, invitations, announcements, other printed matter, bows, lace, special, and sentimental mementoes within the display by the process comprising of a logical sequence of the following steps: recording the inventory of elements to be included in the display; gluing the outer most petals of said flowers to the sepal; drying the plant material by means of a dehydrating agent; gluing the petals in place; coloring the flowers as desired; providing a background on which to mount the floral display; mounting the floral display on the background; framing the display; and sealing the frame around the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: Toni Sharp
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Publication number: 20030059559Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an image on an organic product to provide a communication to the recipient or otherwise individualize the organic product. The image is photo-etched into a photosensitive material of a printing plane or cliché by the use of a film positive. Ink is applied to the cliché and a transfer medium is placed in contact with the cliché. The transfer medium lifts ink from the image area of the cliché and creates a negative image on the medium. The transfer medium transfers the inked image onto an organic product, such as a flower petal or leaf. The printed image is then set so as to remain on the organic product to communicate a message to and/or to individualize the product for the intended recipient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventor: Roland N. Walker
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Patent number: 6500504Abstract: A method of making a porcelain flower includes the steps of extending a wire through an apertured finding, twisting the free ends of the wire, forming an amount of porcelain compound into a flat sheet, cutting the shape of a flower petal out of the flat sheet, and wrapping the flower petal around the twisted wires.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Inventors: Jill Moucheron, Marilyn Babuscio
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Publication number: 20020098300Abstract: An artificial flower and a frame structure fixing the bouquet's position, primarily comprises of a rounded tub-like frame, plate cover, fixed stick and the artificial flower. The stick of the artificial bouquet and the plate cover to be fastened together and rendered immovable; a hook on the plate cover is connected to the rounded hole of the tub-like frame. Then the holes on the bottom part of the depressed portion of the tub-like frame are connected into the hooks of the already fixed stick, forming an artificial potted plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2001Publication date: July 25, 2002Inventor: Ming-Kuang Lin
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Patent number: 6417119Abstract: A fabric having plant material adhered between layers of silk or hand-made paper. The silk or paper layers are translucent to allow the fabric to have the appearance of plant material. The fabric is manufactured by soaking dry plant material in water, pressing and drying the plant material to flatten it, adhering bottom and top layers of silk or paper to the plant material, and applying a stiffening agent to the fabric. Articles of various shapes may be formed by shaping the fabric into a predetermined shape prior to the step of applying the stiffening material.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1999Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Inventor: Sang Roberson
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Patent number: 6395114Abstract: A method for making a natural botanical sculpture that captures the plant's form and beauty is provided. A plant or plant part is used as an armature in the creation of a durable representation of the plant. The outer surface of the organic material is plastered with a viscous paste composition that includes composed of an adhesive, a synthetic latex resin prepared by emulsion polymerization, and a thickener. The paste dries to produce an inflexible and air-tight encasement. The plant is permanently preserved within the encasement.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1999Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Inventor: Anna Marie Benado
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Patent number: 6391398Abstract: An artificial fragrance emitting flower article has at least one artificial flower having a stem. A vessel has an open top defined by a rim and an interior chamber defined by an inside surface of the vessel. A base having a top surface is mounted within the interior chamber of the vessel. The stem of the artificial flower is partially encased in the base. A fragrant gel layer is positioned on the top surface of the base to emit fragrance through the open top of the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Assignee: Bath & Body Works, Inc.Inventors: Maxine Pesu, Kathy LaVanier, Kenneth W. Lesenko
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Patent number: 6389718Abstract: An opening/closing apparatus of petals of artificial flowers adapted to unfold and fold petal members like a natural flower. The apparatus has an expansion member internally disposed underneath a body to expand during absorption of liquid or to shrink during evaporation of the liquid; a medium member disposed above the expansion member to upwardly move according to expanding force of the expansion member; a restoring member coupled to an upper side of the medium member to downwardly move the medium member according to resilience; and a plurality of petal members respectively hinged to periphery of the body, each at a predetermined height to unfold outwardly when the medium member descends or to fold inwardly when the medium member ascends.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Inventor: Soon-Suk Joo
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Patent number: 6364501Abstract: An illuminative vase-type scented ornamental decoration structure capable of providing illumination from the middle of the bottom section of the ornamental decoration and comprised of a translucent vase-type decorative ornament having a fastening section at the bottom end with internal threads tapped along the interior sides, a receptacle fastened onto the lower extent of the ornamental decoration, and a stem inserted in the bottom end of the receptacle. The innovative features are that the vase-type decorative ornament has a plug with a hollow recess formed in the center that is fitted into the fastening section. A light emitting diode (LED) is positioned in the center of the receptacle and, furthermore, the bottom end of the LED extends to a circuit control board disposed on the exterior side of the receptacle. After the receptacle is fastened to the vase-type decorative ornament, the LED is installed into the hollow recess of the plug.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 1999Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventor: Hung-Te Tai
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Patent number: 6344279Abstract: A bulb assembly connected with a decorative flower includes a bulb, a bulb holder, a cylindrical sleeve made of an elastic material, and a decorative flower having soft petals. The sleeve is inserted within the lower base of the flower to form a single structure. The sleeve also is sleeved onto tho bulb holder to form the elastic connection with the bulb holder. When a bulb assembly is broken, it can be replaced with a new one, while the use of the decorative flower with soft petals can be continued.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2001Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Inventor: Kuo-Fen Shu
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Publication number: 20010051234Abstract: A fragrant artificial flower display has one or more artificial flowers extending out of the interior of a vessel and one or more fragrant gel-coated rods connected to the stems of the flowers by a clip. The clips support the rods above the bottom of the vessel so that they are closer to the open top of the vessel to better release fragrance into the surrounding air, even when the vessel is tall and the rods are short.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2001Publication date: December 13, 2001Inventors: Lyn Ryan, Maxine Pesu
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Patent number: 6231935Abstract: A first functional man-made ornamental plant comprises a foliage-floral part L of a man-made ornamental plant having a thin layer AB of a composition comprising an inorganic particulate substance having photocatalyst activity (a) and a binder which is inorganic or has been made inorganic (b) preferably on top of an under-coat layer B of the binder which is inorganic or has been made inorganic (b). A second functional man-made ornamental plant is characterized in that the foliage-floral part L of a man-made ornamental plant is molded from a composition comprising a matrix resin and, as incorporated therein, an inorganic particulate substance having photocatalyst activity (a). Preferably, the surface of the molded foliage-floral part L is delicately roughened.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1998Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Yugen Kaishi Fukuji CorporationInventor: Toshikazu Fukunaga