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Method and package for assembling and shipping fresh cut floral arrangements

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-05-07
SYNDICATE SALES
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[0007]An object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method of using same for creating floral arrangements with fragile flowers on the periphery and providing for secure retention of them during shipping.
[0010]A further object of the present invention is to provide an apparatus and a method of using same for removing fragile floral arrangement from shipping container without damage to the fragile flowers on the periphery of the arrangement.

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This system 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 sealant foam must be removed when the shipment arrives at its destination for additional water to sustain the flower life.
These systems work well where assembly is at the final destination, but not if shipping a final arrangement is required.
Several floral arrangements can not be produced in bulk at a wholesaler or e-commerce marketer and shipped to retailers or consumers due to the difficulty in protecting the flowers on the exterior during shipping and while removing from a standard shipping container.

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[0058]A preferred embodiment of package 12 will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying FIGS. 1 through 10.

[0059]It will be understood that package 12 is intended to solve the shipping problems created by the inability to secure floral displays that have numerous flowers 60 on the top and sides of the arrangement. One such arrangement is in the form of a cake with flowers simulating icing, making it very difficult to handle or ship from a centrally located facility to remote locations without damage to the fragile blooms.

[0060]Package 12 includes plate assembly 38 as shown in FIGS. 2-5. It is assembled from components as follows: cage 14, plate 16 and optionally pedestal 18, all of which can be made from a lightweight plastic. The final component is foam block 20 that can be made from hydrophilic floral foam such as AQUAFOAM® from Syndicate Sales, Inc. in Kokomo, Ind.

[0061]Foam block 20 is placed in block retaining well 64 which is concentric with the...

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Abstract

This invention relates generally to a method and package for shipping and handling fresh cut floral arrangements where fragile flower blooms cover the top and sides of the arrangement.

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BACKGROUND [0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]This invention relates generally to an apparatus for preassembling a floral arrangement on a plate and a packaging method that allows for inserting the arrangement into shipping carton, shipping the arrangement and removal from the shipping carton without damage to the fragile flowers on the exterior of the arrangement. More specifically it refers to assembling and shipping floral arrangements wherein the sides and top are covered with fragile flower blossoms.[0003]2. Prior Art[0004]U.S. Pat. No. 4,941,572 Harris 1990 disclosed a flower container with a water-containing absorbent foam block receiving flower stems and a block of sealant foam above the absorbent foam with a plastic shell over the flowers in a shrink wrap relation. The package includes a u-shaped insert which holds the container in place. This system is limited in that the flowers must be individually inserted, the boxes and film are expensive to make and time consuming to us...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/52B65D85/50
CPCB65D85/505
Inventor HARSHMAN, TRENT A.
Owner SYNDICATE SALES
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