US20200369452A1

US20200369452A1 - Method and system for displaying, marketing and mail delivery of delicate flowers as sustainable indoors fragrance diffuser.

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Publication number: US20200369452A1
Application number: US16/044,226
Authority: US
Inventors: Petrus Gerardus Persoon
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-07-24
Filing date: 2018-07-24
Publication date: 2020-11-26

Abstract

A method and system for delicate blooming flowers and fruits marketing them as home fragrance and home décor product. Including natural grown flower(s) and/or fruit(s) infused with liquids with moisturizing, scent enhancing, preserving and nourishing abilities. Placing aforementioned flower(s) and or fruit(s) in a uniquely shaped transparent display container with the base of each flower and fruit infused and casted until a predetermined level in a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin with nourishing and containing abilities and closing the display container with a cover. The comprise of the display container, resin or gel, infused flower(s) or fruit(s), cover and optional insert device are then shipped either directly to retailers for sale or e-commerce sale and mail delivery.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The subject invention relates generally to a simple, economical system and method for displaying delicate fully blooming flowers and fruits while diffusing fragrance in an indoor environment for an extended period. More particularly, this invention provides the basic items required to accomplish the aforementioned along with a method for marketing such a system. More particularly, this invention also provides the basic items required to accomplish the aforementioned along with a method for shock proof mail delivery which is required in e-commerce sales. More particularly, this invention also provides the basic items required to accomplish the aforementioned along with a method that is ready to display directly upon arrival at the consumers home and requires no care during its use. Even more particularly, this invention provides the basic items required to accomplish the aforementioned without an additional energy source for diffusion of fragrances.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Displaying blooming flowers in an indoor setting is pleasure for many people and businesses. Who are often felt done short by the lack of fragrance from modern commercially grown flowers. Where as many people have the need to personalize their living- and work environments with fragrances or mixtures of fragrances.
The care and regular replacement of blooming fragrance flowers in living- and workspaces is care intensive and economically unattractive. Flowers with fragrance are not widely available since flowers with fragrance abilities mostly have short life spans. Making them unattractive for marketers to market and distribute through their distribution networks.
The more because for optimum fragrance abilities the flowers need to come to fully bloom on their plants. Fully blooming flowers are considered too delicate and risky to transport. Besides being too voluminous making it economically unattractive to distribute and market. Growing areas of commercial flower farms have great distance from the markets. Marketers have made attempts with ecommerce sales to distribute open flowers and infused open flowers. These attempts require protective cradles of plastics or cartons making the overall appearance of the flowers unattractive and with extra handling for the consumer to assemble the flowers and containers after receiving. Marketers were unable to uphold the texture and fragrance abilities of infused flowers during transport in aforementioned cases. Other marketers have been selling fully blooming flowers and infused flowers with high returning goods levels due to damage from the occurrence of base upwards impacts transferring impact energy in resonating movement of petals. Causing irreversible damage. Resulting in consumer dissatisfaction and high pricing due to the reimbursement factor. Others have attempted to develop additional flower fragrances to be applied on flowers once arrived at the consumers' homes. This method being care intensive with regular appliances and the usual care and replacements of the flowers.
Usually the lack of fragrance in indoor environments is filled by other scented products, which are defined as home fragrance products. These infused scents mostly origin from blooming flowers and fruits and/or synthetic imitations. Widely used are scent infused paraffin candles with a comparable emotional value marketed to them as flowers. The simplicity, shock proof abilities and long shelf life of candles as carrier and diffuser of fragrances makes it possible to distribute them both through retail and e-commerce with mail delivery.
Paraffin derives from petroleum, coal or oil. The paraffin is the carrier for a mixture of infused natural or syntactical scents, which are diffused into the indoor air by burning the paraffin. An energy intensive and fire hazarders diffusion method with a large carbon footprint. Scented paraffin candles are mostly well and widely marketed but still more and more people are looking for more sustainable ways of diffusing their home fragrance scents. Some marketers attempt to market scented sustainable non-paraffin candle compositions but their scent diffusion method is still relying on the combustion of carbon.
Other marketers have attempted to simplify the product and process making it more sustainable by marketing an oil and alcohol mixture as a carrier for the scents. Scents which origin mostly from flowers and fruits or their synthetic imitations. Diffusing them in the indoor air through porous rods and sticks. Not deemed visual attractive by groups of consumers.
Some marketers are attempting to reduce the use of additional energy by marketing a more sustainable way of diffusing mixtures of fragrances in the indoor air by electric powered diffuser apparatus. Scents which origin mostly from flowers and fruits or their synthetic imitations. Marketed with hand held device control and an AC or battery powered attractive designed apparatus.
The problem with the aforementioned approaches to flowers with fragrance is that either they require excessive work by the purchaser or do not permit mail order delivery due to damaging the delicate blooming flowers, or both. Also in the aforementioned methods the flowers need regular replacement. The large distances between producer and consumer together with high replacement rate and the needed energy intensive climate controlled distribution making this method capital and energy intensive.
Simultaneously and apart the problem with the aforementioned approaches to room fragrance products is that either they require in more or lesser extent additional energy for diffusion or have a deemed unnatural or unattractive diffuser method. The aforementioned methods being in more or lesser degree not considered sustainable by more and more people.
What is needed is a simple, inexpensive, convenient one-source system for displaying, marketing and mail deliver natural grown fully blooming flowers and fruits in their original and optimal form with the purpose of diffusing fragrances in indoor rooms for months without replacement in a deemed sustainable method. Maximizing the enjoyment of the consumer in combining fragrance with a natural and attractive appearance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a system and method for displaying, marketing and mail deliver delicate open fragrance flowers and fruits, which are infused with viscous liquids with moisturizing, preserving and nourishing abilities, as a home fragrance product to diffuse fragrances in indoor rooms. In a preferred embodiment the system and method includes a transparent hollow display container consisting of two sections with interior measures of a predetermined lower part of the transparent upper section of the display container smaller than the upper part. The outside dimension is a plane parallel to its base extending from its top, giving the display container it stability.
A embodiment of the invention is not limited to the design of the interior measures of the display container. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the outside lower section of the hollow display container is featured in other materials than transparent material as where as the inner part of the whole container is made up of the same transparent material as a whole. In the aforementioned preferred embodiment of the invention the transparent upper section of the display container rests with its outer ring bottom surface part on the lower section. The aforementioned exterior bottom surface of the transparent upper section of the display container is not in contact with the inner bottom surface of the wooden lower section of the display container.
In the preferred embodiment of the invention a quantity of liquid with nourishing and preserving gel or resin in liquid state is added to the display container filling the bottom part with smaller diameter of the upper section up to predetermined level. Pretreated blooming flowers or fruits are pressed base down in the aforementioned liquid state gel or resin so that the liquid can flow in between the petals to the predetermined level of encasing the base of the petals at the level where they attach to the internal flower base. Where after the liquid state gel or resin with nourishing, preserving and supporting abilities is given time to solidify until a semi rigid or rigid state. The object of the invention of the rigid or semi rigid gel or resin is to prevent the impact energy bottom up impacts is transported directly to the stem and flower base. Preventing the aforementioned impact being transferred and resulting in resonating in the petals preventing them from damaging at attachment points to flower base. The rigid or semi rigid gel or resin casted in between the petal bases around the flower base is to prevent simultaneously prevents the resonating movement of the petals.
The object of this part of the invention of the aforementioned lower section center inner surface of the transparent display container to not have direct contact with the exterior center surface of the transparent upper section of the transparent display container, is to enhance the capability of minimizing the transfer of impact energy of bottom upwards impacts to the base of the flower and reduces the risk of damage of the petals of the flower.
The aforementioned pretreatment of the blooming flower or fruits exists of cultivating and selecting predetermined fully blooming flowers of certain varieties on their plants. Cutting them at a predetermined stem length. Where after infusing the blooming flowers and fruits with a mixture of nourishing and preserving viscous liquids with moisturizing abilities. Each mixture and infusion method and time differs with each type of flower, fruit and variety.
In an embodiment of the invention the infused liquids may partly solidify to creams in the flower which add to the flower and fruits the ability to take up moist from the air upholding the cellular structure of the flower and visual appearance and therefor expanding the use of the flower in a decorative way for months. In the embodiment of the invention the pretreated blooming flowers or fruits are placed in a transparent display container, the container is then deposited for a certain period of time into an appropriate environment, usually a dry and moderate temperature which encourages solidification of the gel or resin. The combinations of transparent display container, rigid or semi rigid gel or resin and flower or fruit, predetermined for retail sale is then labeled and sealed off with a transparent cover securing a contained environment with inside the transparent container of a predetermined absolute humidity. The aforementioned contained environment has in this invention the object to preserve the flower in optimum state without loss of texture and fragrance abilities during the periods of storage, transport and display until the opening of the transparent display container by the purchaser.
In an embodiment of the invention combinations of a transparent display container, rigid or semi rigid gel or resin and flower or fruit which are predetermined for e-commerce sale and mail delivery are then inserted with a close fitting insert in the top part of the container. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the insert is made of a hard material with limited flexibility and circular design with short V shaped cuts from the rim inwards. When the insert is pushed inward in the transparent display container the outer parts of the insert bent upwards inside the transparent display containers walls tightly fitting inside the display container. The purpose of the insert is to distribute forces of sideway impacts during mail delivery throughout the whole container surface and greatly preventing the transparent containers from damaging.
In an embodiment of the invention the combination of transparent display container, flowers or fruits and insert are labeled and sealed of with a transparent cover securing a contained environment inside the transparent container of a predetermined humidity. In the embodiment of the invention the object of the cover and the contained environment of a stable absolute humidity is to preserve the flower in optimum state without loss of texture and fragrance abilities during the periods of storage, transport and display until the opening of the transparent display container by the purchaser. The comprise of a transparent display container, flower(s) or fruit(s), a gel or resin, a cover and an insert devise in an embodiment of the invention may then be wrapped and packed in commonly used shock absorbing materials and send through mail delivery to the purchaser.
It is the primary object of this invention to provide a system and method enabling the use of natural grown blooming flowers and fruits for indoor fragrance diffusion for an extended time.
It is the object of this invention to provide a system and method enabling the use of natural grown blooming flowers and fruits for indoor fragrance diffusion with an integrated mail delivery method.
It is a further object of this invention to provide a system and method enabling the use of natural grown blooming flowers and fruits for indoor fragrance diffusion for an extended time without the need for replacing the flowers or fruits or adding fragrance.
It is yet an additional object of this invention to provide a system and method to optimize the preservation of texture and fragrance performance during transport storage and display by vendors with a contained environment per home fragrance unit.
Another object of this invention is to provide a system and method enabling the use of natural grown blooming flowers and fruits for indoor fragrance diffusion, which is energy extensive upon receipt, storage and display by vendors.
Another object of this invention is to provide a system and method enabling the use of natural grown blooming flowers and fruits for indoor fragrance diffusion which does not need an additional energy source upon display and use by consumers.
Another object of this invention is to provide a system and method enabling the use of natural grown blooming flowers and fruits for indoor fragrance diffusion with which is immediately marketable upon receipt by vendors.
Yet another object of this invention is to provide a system and method enabling the use of natural grown blooming flowers and fruits for indoor fragrance diffusion as a simple, convenient ready to use system directly upon receipt by the consumers.
Another object of this invention is to provide a system and method enabling the use of natural grown blooming flowers and fruits for indoor fragrance diffusion as a convenient carefree system for the consumers.
Another object of this invention is to provide a system having economic incentives attractive to both consumers and retailers.
Yet another object of this invention is to provide a system having economic incentives attractive for both retail sales and e-commerce.
It is still another object of this invention is to provide system and packaging in which a blooming flower with fragrance as a room fragrance and décor item which is care free with a long shelf life during the distribution and retail store display.
Still another object of this invention is to provide an educational tool for teaching the origin of fragrances by showing their flowers and fruits.
Another object of this invention is to provide a fragrance display and diffusing method without the fire hazard of open flame combustion of paraffin.
Still a further object of this invention is to provide an environmentally friendly means for use of flowers and fragrances which does not require the expenditure of energy inherent with more frequent replacement of flowers which are grown in greenhouses and transported to markets.
Still a further object of this invention is to provide an environmentally friendly means for use of flowers and fragrances which does not require the expenditure of energy inherent with the storage, transport and waste due to mismatch of natural supply of flowers and demand of holiday seasons.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The foregoing and other objects, aspects and advantages of the invention will be better understood from the following detailed description of the invention with reference to the drawings, in which

FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a display container appropriate for the use of this invention

FIG. 2 is an overhead view of an embodiment of a display container appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 1

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a display container appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 1

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a transparent of a display container comprised of a transparent upper section and lower section appropriate for the use of this invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of a transparent upper section of display container appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 4

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a lower section of a display container appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 4

FIG. 7 is an overhead view of a preferred embodiment of a transparent upper section of a display container appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 5

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a transparent upper section of display container appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 5

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a lower section of display container appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 6

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities appropriate for the use of this invention.

FIG. 11 is an overhead view of an embodiment of a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 10

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 10

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a cover appropriate for the use of this invention.

FIG. 14 is an overhead view of an embodiment of a cover appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 13

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a cover appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 13

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an insert device appropriate for the use of this invention.

FIG. 17 is an overhead view of an embodiment of an insert device appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 16

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an insert device appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 16

FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities closed off with a cover appropriate for the use of this invention

FIG. 20 is an overhead view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 19

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities closed off with a cover appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 19

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin and closed off with a cover appropriate for the use of this invention.

FIG. 23 is an overhead view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin closed off with a cover appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 22

FIG. 24 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 22

FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin, an insert device, closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention.

FIG. 26 is an overhead view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin, an insert device, closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 25

FIG. 27 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a display container housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin, an insert device, closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 25

FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a display container comprised of a transparent upper section, a lower section, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin, closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention.

FIG. 29 is an overhead view of an embodiment of a display container comprised of a transparent upper section, lower section, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 28

FIG. 30 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a display container comprised of a transparent upper section, a lower section, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin, closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 28

FIG. 31 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a display container comprised of a transparent upper section, a lower section, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin, an insert device, closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention.

FIG. 32 is an overhead view of an embodiment of a display container comprised of a transparent upper section, a lower section, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin YY, an insert device, closed off with a cover, appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 31

FIG. 33 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a display container comprised of a transparent upper section, a lower section, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin, an insert device closed off with a cover appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 31

FIG. 34 is a cross-lateral view of an embodiment of an alternative cover appropriate for the use of this invention

FIG. 35 is an overview of an embodiment of an alternative cover appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 34

FIG. 36 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an alternative cover appropriate for the use of this invention, of FIG. 34

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The inventor provides a unique, simple, sustainable, inexpensive, convenient one-source system and method for displaying, marketing and mail deliver natural grown flowers and fruits in their original and optimal form with the purpose of diffusing fragrances in indoor rooms for months. The present invention is described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present invention.
The method or system of this invention is in a embodiment comprised of a hollow display container as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, a desired number of natural grown blooming flower(s) or fruit(s) infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 of one or more species and varieties as desired as shown as example in FIGS. 10, 11 and 12, rigid or semi rigid gel or resin placed at the bottom of the container, the gel or resin may be enhanced by addition of nourishing and/or preserving substances. The aforementioned comprise of display container and flower(s) or fruit(s) is closed off with a cover 1300, as an example is shown in FIGS. 13, 14 and 15. In a further embodiment of the invention determined for e-commerce sales, the aforementioned comprise is further comprised with an insert device 1600 as an example is shown in FIGS. 16, 17 and 18.
FIGS. 1, 2 and 3 show respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of an embodiment of a display container 100 appropriate for the use of this invention, which is preferably made from transparent material such as glass or plastic. In this way the consumer can observe a flower or fruit; FIGS. 10, 11 and 12 show respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of an embodiment of a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 appropriate for the use of this invention. Furthermore a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 is protected from damage of the accumulation of accidental touches during the extended display time. The thickness of the material of which the display container 100 is made, can vary from approximately ⅛ inch to ⅜ inches. A smaller thickness provides a more delicate aesthetically pleasing container but also one which is more prone to damage during shipment. A larger thickness is not as visually pleasing but is more damage resistant. FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of a display container suitable for use of this invention. Other geometric or asymmetrical shapes for container 100 may be used.
Although the display container can be made in a variety of shapes, sizes and heights, a preferred shape is shown in FIGS. 4, 5 and 6 in respectively a crosssectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of an example in which the display container consists of a transparent upper section 401, as shown in FIGS. 5, 7 and 8 in respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view, and a lower section 402 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8 in respectively a cross-sectional side view and a perspective view. In the aforementioned preferred embodiment of the invention the transparent upper section of the display container 401 is cylindrical and has a smaller internal “a” cross sectional measured lower part 501, beginning at a predetermined distance of the interior bottom 502 surface upwards of approximately “b”, which is at least 0.7 inch height from the interior bottom 502 surface to the predetermined distance “b” whereas of the wall extending horizontally outward in a larger “c” cross sectional measure of the upper part 503. The function of the smaller “a” cross sectional measured lower part 501 of the transparent upper section 401 of the display container 400 is for it to contain a predetermined amount of rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800 at a predetermined level “d” as shown in FIGS. 28 and 30 in respectively a cross-sectional side view and a perspective view of the display container 400 of the aforementioned preferred embodiment of the invention. The smaller internal “a” cross sectional measures in most cases 2.4 inches. The object of the inner rim 504 of the smaller cross sectional measured “a” lower part 501 in this invention is to slightly support the sepals 1001 and petals 1002 of a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000, as shown in FIGS. 10, 11 and 12 and minimizing the need for gel or resin 2800 for economic reasons. More so, the function of the smaller cross sectional measured “a” lower part 501 of the transparent upper section 401 of the display container 400, is to minimize the evaporation surface creating a balanced environment inside the closed environment of the display container 400 with a closed cover 1300, as shown in an embodiment in FIGS. 28, 30, 31 and 33. The smaller cross sectional measured lower part of the transparent upper section 401 of the display container 400 from bottom up height “b” being on the average 1 inch with a minimal 0.7 inch level “d” of rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800 with nourishing, preserving and containing abilities.
However, typically the height of the walls 101 of a display container 100 in the embodiment of the invention do only exceed the height “e” of the natural grown blooming flower(s) or fruit(s) infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 21, by an inch, another embodiment can also be featured with a height of the walls 101 of the display container not exceeding the height “e” of the natural grown blooming flower(s) or fruit(s) infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 and thereby exposing the flowers and/or fruits to accidental touches during the use of the consumer reducing the visible qualities of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 over time. Lateral cross sectional measure “a” of the smaller cross sectional measured lower part 501 of the transparent upper section 401 of the display container 400 of a preferred embodiment of the invention is determined based on aesthetics, the dimensions of display container 400 and foremost based on the size of the inserted natural grown blooming flower(s) and fruit(s) infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000.
FIGS. 8 and 9 show perspective views of a display container 400 comprised of a transparent upper section 401 and a lower section 402 suitable for use in a preferred embodiment of this invention.
The, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, purpose of the infuse and functions of the preparation of a natural grown flower or fruit into a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 is to prevent decay of the flower and greatly expand the time of the natural grown flower or fruit as use as a fragrance diffusing system in indoor rooms. Subsequently the balance of nourishing, preserving and moisturizing ingredients is predetermined and varies with each species of natural grown flowers or fruits. Subsequently the balance of nourishing, preserving and moisturizing ingredients also varies with each variety within the species. Subsequently the balance of the mix of nourishing, preserving and moisturizing ingredients furthermore varies within the variety depending on the growing conditions and season.
The function of the preparation in this embodiment of the invention, of the natural grown flower or fruit, with an infusion by submerging in a range of possible liquids of higher viscosity with moisturizing abilities is to maintain the vitality of the texture and to uphold the cell structure to its original form keeping the visual appearance attractive throughout the display and fragrance diffusion period. Aforementioned infusion enables the flower to keep taking up moist from humid air to maintain the flexibility of the texture. The infused liquids are enriched with plant nourishing additives and food grade preserving agents. The preparation with infusion of flower(s) or fruit(s) into natural grown blooming flower(s) or fruit(s) infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 takes place under conditions varying with the aforementioned species, varieties and growing conditions, which require variations in temperature, pressure and time of infusion.
FIGS. 22, 23, and 24 show, respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of a display container 100 appropriate for the use of this invention housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 pressed base down in a predetermined level “d” of rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800. The function of the rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800 in the embodiment of the invention is to secure the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 in place and upright while the newly poured, then still liquid gel or resin 2800, flows in between 1003 the attachments 1004 of the petals 1002, cradling all petal attachments 1004 and the flower base 1005 of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 as shown in FIG. 10
Subsequently when the aforementioned gel or resin 2800 solidifies in to a more rigid or semi rigid state it limits petal 1002 movements.
Subsequently the gel or resin 2800 functions to absorb bottom upwards impacts through its semi rigid state. The reason behind this is that bottom upward impact on the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 results in the impact energy being transferred to the flower base 1005 resulting in the petals 1002 to resonate, leading to irreversible damage to the petal attachments 1004 The aforementioned impact and subsequently resonation petals 1002 result in the petals breaking from the flower base 1005 and the dissolution of the flower 1000. The aforementioned gel and resin 2800 contain preserving and nourishing elements, which allow a longer span of use of the rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800 and the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 FIGS. 22 and 24 respectively present a cross-sectional side view and a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention comprising a display container 100 housing a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 pressed in a predetermined level “d” gel or resin 2800 and closed off with a cover 1300. Although the display container can be made in a variety of shapes, sizes and heights FIG. 28, 29, 30 show, respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the invention determined for retail sales as where as FIG. 31, 32, 33 show, respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the invention predetermined for e-commerce and mail delivery sales. The rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800 is in the aforementioned preferred embodiment of the invention transparent or translucent. This allows the consumer full view on the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 and the green sepals 1001. A predetermined quantity and level “d” of the gel or resin 2800 is added to the smaller cross sectional measured lower part 501 of the transparent upper section 401 of the display container where as the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 is kept in upright position and the determined level “d” enables submersion of petal attachments 1004 and flower base 1005, the gel or resin 2800 filling the space in between 1003 the petal attachments 1004. The aforementioned determined level “d” also enables a predetermined level “f” of gel or resin 2800 remains beneath the stem 1006 of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 and the inner bottom 502 surface of the upper section 401 of the display container 400 and stem 1006 of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 not to have contact.
In another embodiment of the invention a variety of other support parts may be added to the liquid gel or resin 2800 before solidifying including, for example, marbles, petals, pieces of fruit may be placed at the inner bottom 502 surface of a display container. Regardless of the added items to the gel or resin 2800, after comprising a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 into a display container, the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 may be positioned such that sufficient level “f” gel or resin 2800 remains beneath the stem 1006 of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 and the bottom surface 502 of the display container for the stem 1006 of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 not to have contact.
Yet another alternative configuration in the invention may be to the use of the rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800 is a shock absorbing material in between the inner bottom of a display container and the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000.
FIGS. 16, 17 and 18 show, respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of an insert device 1600 for the use in this invention with a display container predetermined for e-commerce sales with mail delivery. The insert device 1600 may be inserted into a display container before closing it off with a cover 1300. The insert device 1600 is optional for predetermined retail sales. Subsequently FIGS. 25, 26 and 27 show, respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention comprised of a display container 100, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000, an insert device 1600, and a transparent cover 1300
Subsequently, FIGS. 31, 32 and 33 show respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the invention comprised of a transparent upper section 401 of a display container 400, a lower section 402 of a display container, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000, an insert device 1600, and a transparent cover 1300.
The aforementioned insert device 1600 in the preferred embodiment of the invention has a lateral cross sectional shape, which duplicates the lateral cross sectional shape described above for the display container. For the cylindrical container shown in the figures herein, that shape would be circular, as shown in overhead view in FIG. 17. This same relationship between the configurations of display container 100 and insert device 1600 exists regardless of the shape of display container 100. An insert device 1600 may be a unitary body, which may be formed from plastic or carton. A clear or translucent material for the comprise of an insert device 1600 may be preferred to permit purchasers to more clearly view on the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000. The important point in this regard is that an insert device 1000 should not be so small as to permit it to slide down or up and damage the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000. The insert device 1600 functions from it tightly fitting inside the container and so distributing impact forces throughout the whole of the container walls 505 The thickness “g” of insert device 1600, as shown in FIG. 16, is typically approximately 2/8 inches, although this measurement is not critical. The insert device 1600 is optional in retail sales but is mostly included for sales with mail delivery. In the embodiment of the invention an insert device 1600 as well as a cover 1300 mirror the cross-sectional shape of a display container as viewed from above and having dimensions such that the insert 1600 may fit tightly inside of display container and such that the cover 1300 may fit tightly over the outside of a display container. A cylindrical display container requires a round insert device 1600 and cover 1300; a square vase requires a square insert device and cover, and so forth.
FIGS. 13, 14 and 15 show respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of an embodiment of a cover 1300 appropriate for the use in this invention with the display container.
Subsequently FIGS. 19, 20 and 21 show, respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention comprised of a display container 100, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 and a cover 1300
Subsequently, FIGS. 28, 29 and 30 show respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the invention comprised of a transparent upper section 401 of a display container 400, a lower section 402 of a display container 400, a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin 2800, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 2800 and a transparent cover 1300. The embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 28, 29 and 30 shows a preferred comprise for retail sales. The aforementioned embodiment of the invention in FIGS. 28, 29 and 30, may be further comprised with an insert device 1300 as the one shown in FIGS. 16, 17 and 18, so it may be prepared for ecommerce sales and mail delivery, as shown in FIGS. 31 32, and 33.
A cover 1300, in the preferred embodiment of the invention, may have a lateral cross sectional shape, which duplicates the lateral cross sectional shape of the display container. For the cylindrical container shown in the figures herein, that shape would be circular, as shown in FIG. 14. The cover 1300 may be in the preferred embodiment of the invention a unitary body, which may be formed from plastic or other material. A clear or translucent material for the cover 1300 is preferred to permit purchasers a more clear view on the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1300. The primary function of the cover 1300 is to secure a contained environment inside the display container. The cover must be tightly fitting to secure a controlled closed environment inside the display container 400 with a predetermined absolute humidity. The aforementioned predetermined absolute humidity has the function in this invention to preserve the texture of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 during storage, transport and display in retail for sales. The aforementioned controlled closed environment preserves the fragrance abilities of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 until opening of the cover 1300 by the consumer.
In the preferred embodiment of this invention the cover 1300, as show in FIGS. 13 and 15 overlaps the top rim of the walls 503 of the hollow display container 400 as shown in FIGS. 28, 30, 31 and 33. The cover 1300 and the insert device 1600 combined as show in FIGS. 31 and 33 are enforcing each others impact force distribution function through the walls 505 of the upper section of the display container 401. In an alternate configuration show in FIGS. 34, 35 and 36 show, respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view of a cover and the insert device integrated into one device 3400 which may be fitting tightly inside a display container. The aforementioned integrated insert and cover 3400 being preferably of a transparent or translucent material. In yet another alternate configuration a cover is comprised by a seal wrap containing the top or the whole of the display container.
Although one embodiment of the invention as shown from respectively a crosssectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view in FIGS. 19, 20 and 21 is comprised of a display container 100, a natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000, and a cover 1300, it may be made in different shapes, in the preferred embodiment for retail sales as shown in FIGS. 28, 29 and 30 from respectively a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view, it may be comprised of a transparent display container upper section 401 with a smaller cross sectional measured lower part 501 with internal lateral cross sectional measurements “a” and a predetermined height “b” filled with a predetermined amount and level “d” of gel or resin 2800 cradling the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 and a cover 1300. For e-commerce sales with mail delivery a preferred embodiment comprised of the aforementioned is shown in FIGS. 31, 32 and 33 and is further comprised with an insert device 1600 FIGS. 5, 7 and 8 show a cross-sectional side view, an overhead view and a perspective view preferred embodiment of a display container 400 of FIG. 4, comprised of a transparent upper section 401 with the same exterior lateral cross section shape as the preferred embodiment of a lower section 402, shown in FIGS. 6 and 9 in a respectively cross-sectional side view and a perspective view. Aforementioned upper section's 401 preferred shape is cylindrical and has a smaller internal “a” cross sectional measured lower part 501, beginning at a predetermined distance of the interior bottom 502 surface upwards of approximately “b” which is at least 0.7 inch height from the interior bottom 502 surface to the predetermined distance “b” whereas of the wall extending horizontally outward in a larger “c” cross sectional measure of the upper part 503. Aforementioned lower section 402 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 9 may be comprised of a bottom 601 and sidewalls 602. In the preferred embodiment of the invention the transparent upper section 401 of the display container 400 is fitting in the lower section 402 without the exterior bottom 502 surface of the transparent upper section 401 of the display container touching the upper faced horizontal bottom 601 of the lower section 402 of the display container. FIG. 4 shows a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the invention of a transparent of a display container 400 comprised of a transparent upper section 401 and lower section 402 with a predetermined distance “h” is separating the surfaces of upper section bottom 502 and lower section bottom 601. Aforementioned predetermined distance “h” of the preferred embodiment of the invention are shown in the views in FIGS. 28 and 31 for respectively retail sales and e-commerce sales with mail delivery. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the sidewalls of the lower section equaling 1.1 inch from top to bottom. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the lower section is made from natural materials, such as wood. The function of the predetermined distance of separation “h” between lower section 402 and transparent upper section 401 of a preferred display container 400 is to minimize the transfer of bottom upward impact energy from the bottom 601 of lower section 402 to the upper section bottom 502, on to the rigid or semi rigid resin or gel 2800, on to the stem 1006 of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000.
The method for preparing this product for marketing involves the following steps. A display container of the desired shape and size is chosen. Then a predetermined amount of nourishing and preserving gel or resin 2800 is added in a liquid state until a predetermined level “d”. Then a pretreated natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 is pressed base down in the gel or resin 2800 until a predetermined distance “f” from bottom of the display container. The solidifying rigid or semi rigid resin or gel 2800 functions to secure the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 in place and the protection from damaging effects of impacts during transport. The display container is then kept at a predetermined temperature and humidity to solidify the rigid or semi rigid resin or gel 2800 and maintaining the texture of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 in optimal condition.
Next, the display container is prepared for shipping. Preparation may take several forms.
The display container may be prepared for e-commerce sales and mail delivery shipping to a consumer. Preparation may take place in the form of the aforementioned composition of display container, the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 and the rigid or semi rigid resin or gel 2800, being inserted with an insert device 1600. The reason behind this part of the invention is adding to the display container the ability to resist side way impacts. This, in order for natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 to be able to compete with the mail delivery ability of paraffin fragrance candles. Subsequently giving open blooming delicate flowers the ability to compete in the market place. The aforementioned comprise of display container is then kept at a predetermined temperature and humidity for a predetermined time. A tightly fitting cover 1300 is then placed. The close fitting of the cover 1300 is an important aspect of the embodiment of the invention because it adds the ability to maintain the fragrance diffusing abilities of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000.
Another important aspect of this invention is that using the method and system of this invention the closed and stable environment of an constant absolute humidity inside the sealed off display container, as shown in FIGS. 22, 23, 25, 27, 31 and 33, is ideal to maintain the texture quality of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 during transport and display. Another important aspect of this invention is that using the method of this invention the closed and stable environment of a constant absolute humidity of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 inside the display container does not need additional energy for temperature control which regular flower distribution requires. In the preferred embodiment of the invention then the lower section 402 of the display container is fitted to the lower part 501 of the transparent upper section 401 of the display container. Then, the display container 400 may be labeled. The aforementioned composition of the display container 400, the gel or resin 2800, the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000, the insert device 1600, the cover 1300 and lower section 402 of the display container may then be wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in a regular shipping box appropriate for mail delivery and send to customers. Upon arrival at the consumer, rearrangement of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 is unnecessary as they are kept in place by the gel or resin 2800. Subsequently, regular replacement and care of the flowers with fragrance by the consumer is unnecessary because of the natural grown blooming flower being infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 enlarging the time of use as a diffuser of indoor fragrance.
Or, a display container, as examples shown in FIG. 1, 100 and FIG. 4, 400 are prepared for shipping to a retailer. Preparation may take place in the form of the aforementioned preferred embodiment composition of display container 400 transparent upper section 401, the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 and the rigid or semi rigid resin or gel 2800 is kept at a predetermined temperature and humidity to optimize the humidity for a predetermined time. An insert device 1600 may or may not be added, a tightly fitting cover 1300 is then placed. The close fitting of the cover 1300 is an important aspect of the embodiment of the invention because it adds the ability to maintain the fragrance diffusing abilities of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000. Another important aspect of this invention is that using the method of this invention the closed and stable environment of an constant absolute humidity inside the sealed off display container, as shown in FIGS. 19, 21, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 30, 31 and 33, is ideal to maintain the texture quality of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 during transport and display. Another important aspect of this invention is that using the method of this invention the closed and stable environment of a constant absolute humidity of the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000 inside the display container does not need additional energy for temperature control which regular flower distribution requires. In the preferred embodiment of the invention then the lower section 402 of the display container is fitted to the lower part 501 of the transparent upper section 401 of the display container 400. Then, the display container 400, or 100 may be labeled. The aforementioned composition of display container 400, the gel or resin YY 2800, the natural grown blooming flower infused with viscous liquid with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities 1000, the insert device 1600, the cover 1300 and the lower section 402 of the display container may shipped to retail outlets for ultimate sales to consumers. Preparation for shipping may take several forms. A aforementioned comprise of a display container may be placed into a rigid or semi-rigid display box having a size larger than the display container and a multi-cornered configuration, such as a square, in order to protect the display container and to minimize the chance that the display container will fall over or during transport. This display box may then be packaged together with other display containers in a shipping box. Alternatively, one or more display containers may each be wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in a shipping box for shipment. The protected display container may then be shipped to retail outlets for ultimate sales to consumers. Not only is this product marketable to consumers from the moment it arrives at retailers, its appearance makes it ready for display in the retail outlet without any extra care needed.
Furthermore, the system is relatively inexpensive to produce and can, therefore, be marketed at a very affordable price.
In addition, since the flowers and fruits resulting from use of this invention are superior to those from flowers with fragrance distributed through regular climate controlled distribution networks, have a longer period of use, widespread use of flowers with fragrance in this system and method will result in a decreased demand for greenhouse raised flowers and, hence, have a desirable environmental effect of reducing the energy requirements related to operating greenhouse and distribution of flowers. In addition the invention of this method and system is providing a home fragrance option with comparable emotional value as scented paraffin candles but with a lower energy use then burning paraffin or electricity driven diffusion of indoor fragrance and will appeal to more and more people who are having the desire to lower energy use. All of the foregoing provides economic incentives and give additional buyer decisions to the consumer motivating sales of this system and therefore making it simultaneously more attractive to retailers
Although various elements in the previously described embodiments of this invention have been disclosed with reference to particular types of materials and particular sequences of steps, it should be understood that the functions performed by these materials may also be performed in appropriate cases by other types of materials and that this invention is not limited by reference to the specific materials disclosed. Furthermore, the process steps disclosed are not the only way in which the function of this invention can be implemented. Other embodiments and sequences of steps are possible so long as the functions and advantages described above are preserved.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A system and method of the displaying and marketing of lasting blooming flowers and fruits as fragrance diffusers comprised of:

a hollow display container with sidewalls and a bottom

a desired number of flower(s) or fruit(s) infused with a mix of liquids with moisturizing, preserving and fragrance diffusing abilities.

a cover with purpose of sealing the hollow display container as a contained environment with a stable absolute humidity.

2. The system and method of claim 1 wherein said hollow display container is comprised with a predetermined amount and level of rigid or semi rigid gel or resin from the bottom up to predetermined level thereof to bathe and infuse the stem and base of the flower or fruit up to the flower base and over the petal attachment level of the internal flower base.

3. The system of claim 2 wherein said hollow display container is comprised with an insert device having the same cross-sectional shape as the display container as viewed from above and having dimensions such that the insert device may fit tightly inside the hollow display container.

4. The system and method of claim 1 wherein said hollow display container is comprised of:

a transparent or translucent upper section of which the interior lower part measures may have smaller lateral cross sectional measures from a predetermined distance from the bottom than the upper part of the upper section and may have uniform dimensions in a plane parallel from its top to that predetermined distance from its bottom.

a lower section with same exterior lateral cross section shape as the upper section, wherein may fit the upper section of the display container.

5. The system and method of claim 4 wherein said hollow display container is comprised with a predetermined amount and level of rigid or semi rigid gel or resin from the bottom up to predetermined level thereof to bathe and infuse the stem and base of the flower or fruit up to the level of internal flower base and over the level of petal attachment of the internal flower base.

6. The system of claim 5 wherein said hollow display container is comprised with an insert device having the same cross-sectional shape as the display container as viewed from above and having dimensions such that the insert device may fit tightly inside the hollow display container

7. The system of claim 1 wherein said display container is either transparent or translucent.

8. The system of claim 1 wherein said cover is either transparent or translucent.

9. The system of claim 2 wherein the method of sealing off the display container is a transparent or translucent cover.

10. The system of claim 3 wherein the method of sealing off the display container is a transparent or translucent cover.

11. The system of claim 5 wherein the method of sealing off the display container is a transparent or translucent cover.

12. The system of claim 3 wherein said insert device is either transparent or translucent.

13. The system of claim 6 wherein said insert device is either transparent or translucent.

14. The system of claim 4 wherein said transparent upper section of the hollow display container, has a smaller lower part with interior lateral cross sectional measures of 2.3 inch and a depth of 1 inch.

15. The system and method of claims 1 and 4 wherein a shock absorbing material is comprised in between inner bottom surface display container and the base of the flower.