US2601658A - Immersed floral display - Google Patents

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US2601658A
US2601658A US272341A US27234152A US2601658A US 2601658 A US2601658 A US 2601658A US 272341 A US272341 A US 272341A US 27234152 A US27234152 A US 27234152A US 2601658 A US2601658 A US 2601658A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
    • A01G5/00—Floral handling
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G7/00—Flower holders or the like
    • A47G7/006—Transparent holders for flowers, e.g. globes for artificial flowers

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  • Such displays comprise an inverted glass container filled with water and flowers mounted in the container and immersed in the water. They last a few days or weeks before the decomposition of organic matter renders them unsightly and they are discarded or renewed.
  • the primary object of the invention is to prepare a display of a similar nature that will approximate the perfection of the original plant at the peak of its beauty, and remain unimpaired in condition and appearance indefinitely.
  • advantage of the invention is that it is possible to employ a source material that would otherwise be thrown away and produce substantially permanent and exceptionally attractive immersed displays.
  • the process of producing such a product involves but few steps, and is simple and quick.
  • Figure 1 is a cross-section of a display accord ing to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a more or less diagrammatic section, on a greatly enlarged scale, of a portion of the blossom.
  • Source material selected from the class comprising bushes, trees, tubers, grasses, and
  • fungi may include but liums, toadstools, mushrooms, and puffballs.
  • An outstanding advantage of the invention is that the source material can advantageously be processed at the time when its natural beauty is at its peak. In the case of floral displays this means that the source material is no longer salable in the ordinary channels of commerce through retail florists. This is because flowers retailed by fiorists must be in condition to reach theirbest appearance several hours or days after the customer has taken them home. If they were in the condition of best appearance when delivered to the florist, none of them would be fresh enough to be salable.
  • Integument Source material of any of the types enumerated,having its full original natural shape and configuration, and usually its original natural color unimpaired, is procured in a clean and good-looking and dry condition and overcast with a substantially continuous and substantially impermeable and opaque integument.
  • an applying instrumentality selected from the class. comprising baths, flowing streams, pouring streams, and jets, said applying instrumentality consisting of material selected from the class of chemically inert opaque coating materials having melting points low enough not to injure or dehydrate the plant tissues.
  • Suitable integument materials may include Montan wax, Gersthofen wax, I. G. wax, carnauba wax, honeycomb, micro-crystalline petroleum wax, and white synthetic waxes such as amido esters, having the formula:
  • R-CO-NH-R'-O-COR where Rr-CO is a fatty acid radical containing from '7 to 17 carbon atoms, and R is an alkylene radical having from one to 6 carbon atoms; such as stearamide ethyl stearate and his (stearamide ethyl) adipate and diamides having the formula Pv-CONHR'--NH-CO-R where R and R are the same as in the amido esters abovementioned, such as methylene distearamide nary mineral oil, and the resulting blend solidifies into a homogeneous and stable solid.
  • the prepared specimens themselves at room temperature or below, are quickly subjected to a 110 deg. F. and stands in air: at room temperature. melting point, but solidifies gradually without segregation of its ingredients over a considerable I range; from 110 deg. F. down to at least 100 deg. F.
  • the thin coating formed on the finished display does not flow enough to spoil the display attemperatures as high'as 105 deg. F. V
  • the coating It is" eifectively solid but rather flexible and tough, compared with being brittle. It does not crack, even after prolonged water immersion.
  • integu-ment may be made a close color match with the actual plant if desired, but a great advantage is that source material of the best shape and size can be selected, and finished in colors several shades darker or lighter than the original flowers.
  • exposed color is a not unnatural one for the type of source material employed, the precise tint of the original becomes immaterial. More, where aesthetic aims'are secured thereby, it is possible to present blue roses and other beautiful and attractive combinations unknown in nature.
  • Preparation of the source material involves only selection of suitable specimens and enough drying; to eliminate sensible moisture on the surfaces which are to receive the integument. Any coim'riercial flower raiser finds it necessary to raise enough plants to have a fair margin of safety with respect to fluctuations in demand,
  • Very eilective'control'of thickness is by varying the bath temperature. thickness results when the bath is as cool as it can be kept without forming a skin on thesurface that interferes with manipulation. Raising; of
  • the immersed plant can be twisted around in the stream so that somewhat better penetration into deep crevices canbe secured.
  • a poured stream can fall on the'plant with a little more speed and exert a little more penetrating power.
  • Av gentle j'et directed upwards can deliver any desired velocity of impact,'but because:
  • the jet can be made to give the mostthorough interpenetration of all, not. so much because of' the available jet force, but because gravity will assist the operator in presenting the plant with its individual petals, bracts and leaves fanned to a perfect seal at the bottom of every individual crotch and crevice of the plant, but nearly all the crotches are completely sealed, and the remaining crotches are all nearly sealed.
  • E'xperience has shown that access of a liquid according to the invention to the few limited and shielded areas not completely sealed, does not cause deterioration of the finished display for at least a year or so.
  • the mounting may include a bottom closure comprising a base having an outer flange 20' for Maximum contact with the supporting surface, and a center cup 22.
  • the sphere i8 is formed with a neck 24, and spiral threads 26 may be provided on the neck 24, and at 28 in the cup 22 to enable the user to screw the parts together so that the liner plate 30 is clamped down against the gasket 32.
  • the plate 30 may carry an anchor 34 having serrations 35 to secure a grip on a block of spongy material 38 into which the stems I2 of the flowers may be thrust.
  • a suitable material for the block is sold on the market under the name Styrofoam.
  • Styrofoam This is a composition of styrene which is usually manufactured by heating aniline, and paraldehyde and hydrochloric acid.
  • the Styrofoam is of a rather fluffy, spongy cork-like appearance, very light in weight, having a low density and has the physical property of capturing and holding the stem of a flower or of a similar plant by merely pressing the stem into the Styrofoam. Some force will be required in order to remove the stem so inserted.
  • the block 33 is fastened in place, and the flowers dipped and mounted on it. Then the sphere is inverted with its neck uppermost and filled with liquid, and the flowers are gently worked in through the neck into the position indicated in Figure 1, while the entirety is inverted. After the parts are fastened together, the display can be placed in the position of Figure 1 and is ready to use. In filling the sphere, care should be taken to leave at least a little air clearance, which will appear at 40 at the top.
  • the liquid used in the sphere has a material effect on the appearance of the assembly.
  • One preservative that has been found very effective is a one per cent water-white solution of formaldehyde in distilled water- With such a liquid, the fluid retains a nice water-white color, and the surfaces of the treated leaves and petals appear to have about the same fiat color,
  • NaI-ISOs plain sodium bi-sulphite
  • merthiolate Another effective preservative is merthiolate. Used by itself, best results seem to be with 0.016 gram per gallon, but from 0.008 to 0.024 is effective.
  • Merthiolate is a powerful fungicide, but does not have a strong deoxidizing action, whereas sodium bi-sulphite is a strong deoxidizing agent. It is believed optimum results are obtainable with both preservatives present. The quantity used should be sufficient to prevent oxidative attack on the plant tissues and to maintain the germicidal and fungicidal properties of the liquid,
  • a submerged natural plant display comprising: natural plant members with their internal moisture content and cell structure substantially intact; a thin, impermeable, opaque, chemically inert, water-proof coating adhering permanently to the surfaces of said plant members exposed to view and sealing said surfaces; said coating also substantially covering all plant surfaces accessible to liquid enveloping the plant members; a container enclosing all of said members; and a filling of clear transparent liquid in said container and enveloping said members; said liquid being substantially pure water and a solute therein adapted to retard deterioration of said members.
  • a display according to claim 1 in which the solute for preventing deterioration is propylene glycol up to about twelve and one-half per cent.
  • a display according to claim 1 in which the solute for preventing deterioration is sodium 7 I ethyl'mercuri thiosalicylate' up to about 0.024 gramtper l gallon.
  • a display according to claim 1' in which said coating is' colored'and certain of said members have coating of a color I difiering from that of said'other members.
  • a submerged natural plant display comprising: natural plant members with'their internal moisture'content and cell structure substantially intact; a thin, impermeable, opaque, chemically inert, water-proof coating adhering permanently to the surfaces of saidplant members exposed to view and sealin'gsaid surfaces; said coating also substantially covering'all'plant surfaces accessibleto liquid'enveloping the plant members; a 20 container enclosingall of said members; and a filling of clear transparent substantially pure water in said container and enveloping said members.

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US2724213A (en) * 1952-11-28 1955-11-22 Lewis P Weil Flower holders
US2759285A (en) * 1953-04-23 1956-08-21 Clarence E Bussert Floral display
US2774187A (en) * 1954-05-18 1956-12-18 Vernon L Smithers Package for transporting cut flowers
US2917856A (en) * 1957-10-04 1959-12-22 Robert Wells Ornamental plastic block
US3000722A (en) * 1958-06-23 1961-09-19 Tufflite Plastics Inc Composition for supporting and extending the life of cut flowers
US3765995A (en) * 1970-09-02 1973-10-16 J B Perrin Flower bowls
US3995396A (en) * 1974-12-17 1976-12-07 Applied Research Commodities Industries, Inc. Inflatable terrarium assembly with replaceable domes
US4188425A (en) * 1977-04-28 1980-02-12 Rohm Gmbh Double-walled shaped plastic articles
US4221078A (en) * 1978-09-27 1980-09-09 Latham John F Sealed globular display device
US4286409A (en) * 1979-10-22 1981-09-01 Taylor Neil J Tree stand
US4597574A (en) * 1985-05-07 1986-07-01 Wolfe Henry S Toy apparatus simulating hunting or combat
US4771902A (en) * 1987-04-29 1988-09-20 Teng Hsieh Yih Sealer-type container and display means
US4887385A (en) * 1986-12-12 1989-12-19 James Naylor Limited Connecting means for frangible and/or friable articles
US5110636A (en) * 1991-02-05 1992-05-05 Giftec, Ltd. Decorative display device
US5775529A (en) * 1996-12-06 1998-07-07 Lo; Szu Wei Decorating glass vessel filled with water
NL1027849C2 (nl) * 2004-05-24 2005-11-30 Johan Karel Wilhelm Vel Zanten Decoratief voorwerp, omvattende een doorzichtige houder en een daarin opgenomen plant.
EP1790257A1 (de) 2005-11-24 2007-05-30 Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Johan Karel Wilhelm Ziergegenstand mit einem transparenten Behälter und einer darin befindlichen Pflanze
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US2174771A (en) * 1938-11-26 1939-10-03 Edward A Bender Fluid-sealing closure base for floral display globes
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US1788058A (en) * 1929-03-06 1931-01-06 Jyumi Motogo Lamp
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2724213A (en) * 1952-11-28 1955-11-22 Lewis P Weil Flower holders
US2759285A (en) * 1953-04-23 1956-08-21 Clarence E Bussert Floral display
US2774187A (en) * 1954-05-18 1956-12-18 Vernon L Smithers Package for transporting cut flowers
US2917856A (en) * 1957-10-04 1959-12-22 Robert Wells Ornamental plastic block
US3000722A (en) * 1958-06-23 1961-09-19 Tufflite Plastics Inc Composition for supporting and extending the life of cut flowers
US3765995A (en) * 1970-09-02 1973-10-16 J B Perrin Flower bowls
US3995396A (en) * 1974-12-17 1976-12-07 Applied Research Commodities Industries, Inc. Inflatable terrarium assembly with replaceable domes
US4188425A (en) * 1977-04-28 1980-02-12 Rohm Gmbh Double-walled shaped plastic articles
US4221078A (en) * 1978-09-27 1980-09-09 Latham John F Sealed globular display device
US4286409A (en) * 1979-10-22 1981-09-01 Taylor Neil J Tree stand
US4597574A (en) * 1985-05-07 1986-07-01 Wolfe Henry S Toy apparatus simulating hunting or combat
US4887385A (en) * 1986-12-12 1989-12-19 James Naylor Limited Connecting means for frangible and/or friable articles
US4771902A (en) * 1987-04-29 1988-09-20 Teng Hsieh Yih Sealer-type container and display means
US5110636A (en) * 1991-02-05 1992-05-05 Giftec, Ltd. Decorative display device
US5775529A (en) * 1996-12-06 1998-07-07 Lo; Szu Wei Decorating glass vessel filled with water
NL1027849C2 (nl) * 2004-05-24 2005-11-30 Johan Karel Wilhelm Vel Zanten Decoratief voorwerp, omvattende een doorzichtige houder en een daarin opgenomen plant.
EP1790257A1 (de) 2005-11-24 2007-05-30 Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Johan Karel Wilhelm Ziergegenstand mit einem transparenten Behälter und einer darin befindlichen Pflanze
USD789019S1 (en) * 2016-01-12 2017-06-06 Crystal Remembrance, Llc Memorial column

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