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Hollow wire and methods of use thereof

a technology of hollow wire and loops, applied in the field of hollow wire, can solve the problems of not offering the same crispness as satin ribbon, adding to the cost of ribbon, and not being able to achieve the effect of design

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-31
WEDER DONALD E
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Benefits of technology

The hollow wire provides effective stem support and flexibility, enabling use in a wide range of floral arrangements, from delicate corsages to structural elements, while being lightweight and adaptable to different flower types and designs.

Problems solved by technology

These are usually one-sided colors or prints only, and the cloth does not offer the same crispness as satin ribbon for bow loops.
While this does add to the ribbon cost, it also allows for a design impact that is not possible from the other types of wired ribbons.
However, this tubular device cannot be used to wrap a floral stem, or inserted into a floral stem, or used in other aspects of floral construction or decoration in the same way floral wire can be used.

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[0052] Floral wire is an important tool in the modern floral industry and is used for constructing floral bouquets, floral arrangements, corsages and the like. The present invention contemplates a novel hollow floral wire, and methods of use thereof in constructing items such as but not limited to, floral bouquets, floral arrangements, corsages and the like. The hollow wire contemplated herein may also be used in the hobby and craft industries as well as in the fields of detonation and construction, for example, for tying together materials such as steel or iron mesh or reinforcing rods and bars, or similar structures made of polymeric materials or wood materials.

[0053] The terms “flower”, “floral bouquet”, “floral arrangement”, “floral grouping”, “corsage” and other floral terms used herein will be understood to include at least one fresh, dried, or artificial floral material, or any combination thereof. Such terms are not limited to floral materials having both a bloom and stem e...

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Abstract

A hollow wire and method of using the hollow wire to wrap or support a flower stem or floral grouping, and / or use in construction, crafts, hobbies, or other uses in need of wire products.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 11 / 823,429, filed Jun. 27, 2007; which claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Ser. No. 60 / 816,745, filed Jun. 27, 2006. The entire contents of each of the above-referenced applications are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Wire is a commonly used mechanical aid in floral arranging and numerous other fields. In the floral industry, the most important uses for wire include supporting flower stems, such as in straightening a curved stem, curving a straight stem, or gathering and holding multiple stems together. While floral arrangers generally want to avoid any visible wires and other aids, for many florists the wiring of stems is considered a requirement for increasing customer satisfaction. Support wires can help prevent breakage of the flower heads during delivery and also assist flowers in receiving adequate water. Other importan...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G7/00A47B97/04A47F5/01
CPCA01G5/04A01G9/12B44C5/06Y10T29/49826Y10T29/49947Y10T29/49908Y10T29/49954A47G7/02
Inventor WEDER, DONALD E.
Owner WEDER DONALD E