Abstract: A base body for a floral bouquet, includes a bottom plate made of a degradable material and having a receptacle-distal underside exhibiting corners and formed with grooves extending in diagonal direction from the corners, a receptacle connected to the bottom plate and made of degradable foam material adapted for mounting flower stems, and a wire cage fully enveloping at least the receptacle and connectable to the bottom plate. The wire cage is formed by wires which are so bent at the corners of the cage as to be disposed in the grooves of the bottom plate, whereby the grooves are defined by a depth which is greater than a thickness of the wires.

Abstract: An artificial plant assembly (10) consisting of a stationary central stem (12) and a plurality of rotatable fronds (70). The central stem (12) includes a rigid inner core (14) and a molded outer stem (22). Near the lower terminus (26) of the outer stem (22) is a frond stop (30), a bulbous section (48) located above the stop (30), and extending from the upper end (18) and sides is located a plurality of leaves (58). The rotatable frond (70) also has a rigid inner core (72) and a molded outer stem (80). The outer stem (80) has an upper terminus (82), a lower bulbous section (84), and a plurality of leaves (58) that extend from its upper terminus (82) and sides. The lower bulbous section (84) has an open side (86) and an enclosed lower portion (80) having an opening (90). To produce the artificial plant assembly (10) the lower bulbous section (84) is inserted upward through the lower end (16) of the inner core (14) and forced over the frond stop (30).

Abstract: A decorative gift article includes at least one, but preferably more than one, gift item, and a support of a predetermined countenance that is to be used for presenting the gift item or items. A retaining frame secured to the support serves to retain the gift items at a top face of the support so as to be at least partly visible. The retaining frame has at least one mounting portion secured to the support and a loop-shaped portion integral with the mounting portion and delimiting an opening for the passage of the gift item therethrough. The opening has at least one dimension smaller than a corresponding dimension of the gift item and the loop-shaped portion is capable of yielding out of the path of movement of the gift item during intentional withdrawal of the latter through the opening.

Abstract: A skeletal structure is formed of at least 4 and usually 6-12 curved members, each pivotally connected together at their upper and at their lower ends so as to have a generally spherical shape resembling a pumpkin. The skeletal structure is collapsible so that the curved members are parallel to each other for packaging or storage. A string of miniature electrical lamps can be attached removably to the curved members for providing a decorative appearance to the skeletal structure.

Abstract: A support structure (10) for forming a wreath includes an annular backing ring (14) having a plurality of straps (16) connected thereto. Each strap is spaced apart from one another along the circumference of the backing ring, and includes a first portion (18) having a first engaging material for releasably engaging with a second engaging material; and a second portion (20) having a second engaging material for releasably engaging the first engaging material. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of openings (22) or (24) are defined in the backing ring at spaced apart locations along the circumference of the backing ring, wherein a strap is inserted in at least some of the openings.

Abstract: A decorative, action oriented ornament/display system is attained by providing an attention-attracting member which cooperates with a support platform or plate which is removably mounted to any limb or branch of a tree. By employing this construction, an ornament display system is realized which is quickly and easily mounted to a tree, whenever desired, or removed therefrom for display on any other surface. In the preferred embodiment, the ornament/display member incorporates interlock means formed on the support plate for removably affixing the ornament/display member to the support plate whenever desired. Furthermore, the ornament/display member also preferably incorporates a stowable hook or ring member cooperatively associated with the upper portion of the ornament/display member for enabling the ornament/display member to be affixed to a supporting branch or limb independently of the platform.

Abstract: A laminated composite noteboard using smoothly finished, glossy surface plastic material for the surface laminate(s), provides an efficient and convenient writing or marking surface for writing or marking implements such as erasable felt tip pens and the like. The noteboard may include a core of a variety of materials, such as fiberboard, chipboard, or hard or soft wood plywood, and may use a variety of surface laminate sheets to provide the required smooth finish. The edges may be finished in a variety of ways, from the rounding or relieving of corners to eliminate sharp corners and edges, to sealing and/or installing decorative trim to preclude moisture absorption and warpage. The opposite or non-writing side of the noteboard is also preferably sealed, but may be sealed by using a second glossy finish overlay to provide two opposite writing surfaces, if desired.

Abstract: A thick aesthetic laminate surface layer is achieved by using pre-cured particulates of the impregnating resin along with an initial binder material and preferably also abrasion resistant mineral particles. The protective overcoating may be applied in a thick layer to give gouge resistance and a deep look. Because the impregnating resin and the pre-cured particulates have the same index of refraction, the transparency of the coating and the resultant clarity of the underlying decor sheet are excellent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decoration and a method of making such decoration comprising a plurality of separate, artificial plant parts. The method is characterized by overlappingly connecting separate, juxtaposed first plant parts at a distance from a front edge of the respective plant part, and of overlappingly connecting a plurality of separate, mutually overlapping second plant parts to said first plant parts. As a result, an area of each of said first plant parts facing away from the front edge is covered, like the connection, by the overlapping portion of each of the second plant parts. The decoration is intended for use in the making of a wreath.

Abstract: A mat for a frame includes a mat frame made of frame elements, each having a foaming synthetic resin substrate which has predetermined thickness and width and which is covered by a neutral paper. The frame elements are cut at a predetermined length and a predetermined angle to form a predetermined shape of a mat frame.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wreath without using fasteners consisting of forming a helical coil circle or ring and inserting sprigs of evergreen between the coils thus interlocking the sprigs in the coils

Abstract: A separable framework for an artificial tree comprising a plurality of vertically stacked, separable and telescopically collapsible frame sections diminishing progressively in transverse dimension from the lowermost to the uppermost thereof. Each of the frame sections above the lowermost is support on the frame section immediately below in the stacked or erected condition, but is resiliently moveable to a condition in which it is separable from and telescopically received within the frame section immediately below to permit the framework to be collapsed.

Abstract: Bough holders are disclosed, for holding boughs in place in wreaths and other decorative display articles. The bough holder comprises a pocket for receiving the bough stems, and pocket fastening means which are adapted to receive a wrap of an intermediate portion of a continuous strand fastener, without necessarily employing an end of the strand fastener in making the wrap. The pocket typically includes a bottom, and walls, extending upwardly from the bottom, to a top. Typical pocket fastening means in a plurality of buttons extending along the length of the holder, and extending from the walls, whereby the strand fastener can be sequentially wrapped around the pocket fastening means, to thereby hold boughs in place in the pocket.

Abstract: An artificial Christmas tree adapted to hang from a support structure such as a hook attached to the ceiling of a room or a center post during the Christmas season and to be quickly and easily collapsed and placed in a box, while still decorated with ornamentations such as colored balls, electrical lights and garland, for storage purposes, during the non-Christmas seasons. The collapsible artificial tree comprises a plurality of circular, concentric, limb sections connected together through flexible suspension means, each limb section being assembled in spaced-apart relationship and being of different external diameters. When assembled concentrically through use of the flexible suspension means, the limb sections gradually increase in diameter along an axis common to all of the limb sections with the limb section having the largest diameter being at the bottom of the tree and the limb section having the smallest diameter being near the top of the tree when the tree is suspended in its display position.

Abstract: A fragrance sampler for delivering and dispensing perfumes is disclosed. The sampler includes a sheet of synthetic pile fabric or other fabric with similar tactile properties having embedded therein microcapsules containing a fragrance oil. The fabric material, preferably made of a base sheet of polyethylene having segments of polyethylene fiber or strand aligned perpendicular thereto and prepared by means of a flocking process, provides a velvet-like texture that is pleasant to the touch, inviting the user to apply perfume by gently rubbing it on the skin. Microcapsules embedded in the fabric pile are ruptured by such rubbing, releasing a sample of the perfume. The sampler may be sealed by an impermeable film and may be removably connected to advertising material, such as brochures.

Abstract: The centerpiece includes first and second quantities of moss one each located above and below a strip of lace and attached thereto by a matrix. The strip of lace is provided a desired shape by a shaped wire element woven into the inner margin of the strip. The matrix is shown as a clear thermoplastic glue in which the moss is partially embedded. A method of construction is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tree ornament in the form of a disc having a central mounting band which may be elastic, a stiff annular member or a disconnectable ring around which is attached suitable decorative materials, such as a tinsel rope with the tinsel strips extending radially outward from the center of the disc. The ornament is easily mounted on a tree by extending a branch through the central opening formed by the central mounting band so that the ornament forms a halo of tinsel normal to the branch.

Abstract: An ornamental flower bed base assembly or matrix material comprising a flower bed base plate having a plurality of insertion through-holes disposed at appropriate intervals and a plurality of flower plant holders each having a side wall provided with irrigation orifices and an open top end, each of the flower plant holders being removably engageable with the respective insertion through-holes of the base plate. This matrix is lightweight and can be easily transported to the contemplated site of erection. Using this ornamental flower bed matrix material, a variety of ornamental flower beds can be constructed easily at site. The resulting flower beds are attractive and easy in maintenance.

Abstract: A reversible playing and/or performing area having at least one reversible tray which has separately utilizable opposing plane surfaces. The tray has a bottom and shallow sides. The outer surface of the bottom of the tray provides a first playing surface. The space of the tray defined by the inner surfaces of the bottom and the sides of the tray holds a bedding material which provides the base for a second, opposing playing surface. Suitable device is provided for rotatably reversing the playing surfaces. The reversible area may have a plurality of abutting trays which may be of different shapes and dimensions.

Abstract: An ornamental assembly comprising a supporting core and a plurality of similar radially-extending decorative elements each having an attachment end securable to said core and a decorative end supported a fixed distance from said core. The core contains a sufficient number of uniformly-spaced radially-extending retainer means to receive a sufficient number of decorative elements of such dimensions as to produce a substantially round ornamental assembly having a central core which is concealed by a uniformly-radially-extended surface comprising the decorative ends of said decorative elements.

Abstract: A plurality of elongated, arcuate, molded synthetic plastic members simulating bark board are interconnectable along their longitudinal edges to provide a simulated tree trunk section assembly the ends of which can be interconnected with like tree trunk section assemblies to provide simulated tree trunks of various diameters and lengths, as desired, for growing vines and climbing plants in a supporting, soil containing pot. Brace rods received through openings in the bark board members near the lower ends of the simulated tree trunk, and frictionally retained in adjusted position to extend radially-outwardly in abutting contact with the inner wall of the supporting pot or container, serve to rigidly support the assemblage in erect position within the pot.

Abstract: A decorative wreath having, in its finished form, a circular shape and composed of an annular core means enclosed and concealed by a sheath of decorative material, either natural or artificial. The core means is of sectional form, comprising a series of like sections each of which includes a core element of bendable wire material extending axially of, and secured to, the decorative sheath or covering. The core element has mating or complementary male and female connectors at its respective, opposite ends. The connectors comprise an undulant crimp on one end of each core element, terminating in a laterally projecting locking finger, extendable into a sleeve secured to the other end of an adjacent core element. This sleeve is formed with a side opening receiving the finger, which is placed under spring tension responsive to insertion of undulant, crimped part into the sleeve.

Abstract: A component to facilitate the hand fabrication of decorative wreaths comprising a flat annular member, preferably molded or vacuum formed of plastic. A plurality of integrally formed bridges extend radially from the surface of the annular member at substantially uniform distances apart. The bridges are spaced from the planar surface of the annular member to permit stems of fir twigs or picks to be inserted underneath. In use, a plurality of picks are attached to the component by sliding the stem of a twig under the cross member of a bridge with the other end of the twig overlying the next adjacent bridge. Twigs are arranged around the entire circumference of the annual member in shingle-like fashion to form a conventionally appearing decorative tree wreath.