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Aquapac

a technology for aquariums and flowers, applied in the field of aquariums, can solve the problems of affecting the affecting the appearance of aquariums, and prone to leakage of systems, so as to reduce the requirements of landfill disposal, the effect of economic and efficient process and enhanced stability of floral foam blocks

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-11
SYNDICATE SALES
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[0009] A further object of the present invention is to provide a leak free apparatus and a method of using same for providing moisture at the cut end of the stems of flower bundles during shipping which allows a single flower stem or the full bundle to be entered into the moisture carrying medium with just one insertion.
[0012] A further object is to provide a leak free apparatus and a method of using same for providing moisture at the cut end of the stems of flower bundles during shipping wherein the flower stems are inserted into the moisture carrier medium and soaked in water until moisture carrier medium is saturated and flower stems have absorbed as much moisture as they can, and packaged for shipping in an economic and efficient process.
[0013] A further object is to provide a leak free apparatus and a method of using same for providing moisture at the cut end of the stems of flower bundles during shipping wherein the moisture carrying medium is highly compressible or compatible, reducing landfill disposal requirements.
[0014] A further object is to provide a leak free apparatus and a method of using same for providing moisture at the cut end of the stems of flower bundles during shipping wherein the cut ends of the flower stems to be shipped are protected from bruising or crushing that would block the flow of moisture into the cut ends of the stems.
[0015] A further object is to provide a leak free apparatus and a method of using same for providing moisture at the cut end of the stems of flower bundles during shipping wherein the moisture carrying medium is not crushed by insertion of the cut flower stems either by providing clearance wells or by giving the displaced material room to move and floral foam block stability is enhanced by the banding effect of shrink-wrapping the perimeter walls.

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This system is prone to leakage and is limited in that the flowers must be individually inserted, the boxes and film are expensive to make and time consuming to use and the foam dries up over time.
This system is also relatively expensive and time consuming.
Again this is a time consuming and expensive system to utilize.

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[0105] The second preferred embodiment is shown in FIGS. 1A-1D, 3-3C and 4-4C and is processed in the same manner as the first embodiment above except it provides another step in evaporation prevention. FIGS. 3 and 4 show floral foam blocks 18 and 20 in cylindrical and rectangular forms respectively that are twice as long as required. Floral foam blocks 18 and 20 are then shrink-wrapped using conventional total enclosure shrink-wrap materials 19 and processes; or are shrink-wrapped utilizing the conventional sleeve type of shrink-wrapping materials 21 and processes.

[0106] The conventional shrink-wrapping process creates shrink-wrapped twice-length cylindrical floral foam block 56 and shrink-wrapped twice-length rectangular floral foam block 60 respectively as shown in FIGS. 3A and 4A. These shrink-wrapped floral foam block assemblies 56 and 60 are then severed into two approximately equal length cylindrical segments 58 and cubical segments 62 respectively as shown in FIGS. 3B and 4B...

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[0113] The fourth embodiment entails adding stem wells 52 into the floral foam blocks to minimize crushing of the foam material from flower stem insertion as illustrated in FIGS. 8F, 9C, 10A-10C and 11A and 11B.

[0114] Addition of stem wells 52 in floral foam blocks 15 and 17 is shown in FIGS. 10A and 11A respectively. Stem wells 52 provide clearance for stems 22, maximizing the moisture absorption capability of these foam blocks by reducing the crushing of the floral foam from forcing flower stems 22 into solid floral foam blocks. This modification entails forming stem wells 52 in a pattern to fit the size and number of stems 22 in the intended bundle 36 to be shipped. Stem wells 52 are preferably formed starting at top surface 30 and progressing to a depth of approximately one half of perimeter wall 34 length. Stem wells 52 preferably have an appropriate diameter such that the stem 22 walls remain in contact with the moisture bearing floral foam. The pattern of stem wells 52 needs ...

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Abstract

This invention relates generally to an apparatus for shipping flowers that provides moisture and nutrients to the flowers during shipping which significantly increases their life expectancy provides protection to the fragile stem ends.

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BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Field of Invention [0002] This invention relates generally to an apparatus for shipping flowers that provides moisture and nutrients to the flowers during shipping which significantly increases their life expectancy and a method of using same. [0003] 2. Prior Art [0004] U.S. Pat. No. 3,552,059 Moore 1971 disclosed a block of absorbent floral foam enclosed in a cardboard box with a large opening at the top which is covered by a thin, flower stem penetrable plastic film. The foam is soaked in water and flower stems are individually punched through the plastic film and buried into the water soaked foam. This system is prone to leakage and is limited in that the flowers must be individually inserted, the boxes and film are expensive to make and time consuming to use and the foam dries up over time. [0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,115,915 Harris 1992 aftempts to resolve these problems by providing a water filled or a water soaked floral foam filled container with cut flower s...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G7/02
CPCB65D85/505
Inventor HARSHMAN, TRENT A.BURNETTE, TROY L.SRIVASTAVA, PAWAN
Owner SYNDICATE SALES
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