WO1999062363A1 - Bow making apparatus - Google Patents
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- WO1999062363A1 WO1999062363A1 PCT/US1999/012440 US9912440W WO9962363A1 WO 1999062363 A1 WO1999062363 A1 WO 1999062363A1 US 9912440 W US9912440 W US 9912440W WO 9962363 A1 WO9962363 A1 WO 9962363A1
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
- D04D—TRIMMINGS; RIBBONS, TAPES OR BANDS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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- This invention relates to a bow making apparatus for receiving and maintaining the disposition of bow fabricating material during the making of a decorative bow.
- the apparatus includes a plurality of selectively spaced retainer members disposed on the upper work surface of base member and a base extension extending from the base member and a base extension extending from the base member which includes a spool support.
- none of the prior art devices provides a means for independently retaining a plurality of bows. Further, none teaches an extension for supporting a spool of ribbon. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a bow making apparatus for receiving and maintaining the disposition of bow fabricating material during the making of a decorative bow.
- a bow making apparatus which includes ribbon spool holder for supporting a ribbon spool during the bow making process.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a bow making apparatus which is simple to use and inexpensive.
- the bow making apparatus includes a base member defining an upper work surface for supporting bow- fabricating material during the bow making operation.
- the apparatus also includes at least first and second retainer members extending upwardly from the upper work surface of the base member, between which gathered sections of bow fabricating material are received and maintained.
- the first and second retainer members are selectively spaced so as to define a retaining gap therebetween for releasably receiving and maintaining the position of gathered sections of the bow fabricating material.
- a third retainer member extends upwardly from the upper work surface of the base member, the second and third retainer member serving in like fashion as the first and second retainer members.
- the third retainer member is spaced closer to the second retainer member than is the first retainer member, and the third retainer member defines a height shorter than that of the first and second retainer members.
- the first and second retainer members aid in the fabrication of a larger bow using wider ribbon, while the second and third retainer members more appropriately aid in the fabrication of smaller bows using narrower ribbon.
- the upper work surface of the base member is provided with measuring indicia to facilitate the making of bows having preselected dimensions.
- the bow making apparatus includes a ribbon spool holder for supporting a ribbon spool while fabricating a bow.
- Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of the bow making apparatus of the present invention
- Figure 2a illustrates a top view of the bow making apparatus of the present invention
- Figure 2b illustrates a side elevation view of the bow making apparatus of the present invention.
- a bow making apparatus incorporating various features of the present invention is illustrated generally at 10 in the figures.
- the apparatus 10 provides a work surface for fabricating a decorative bow and a means for retaining the ribbon or other material being used to fabricate the bow during the fabricating process.
- the apparatus 10 includes a base member 12 having a substantially planar upper work surface 14, and a lower surface 16 for supporting the apparatus 10 on a table or other support surface.
- the base member 12 defines an elongated rectangular configuration. However, it will be recognized that the base member 12 can assume any other geometric configuration.
- the base member 12 has first and second opposite ends 18 and 20, respectively. Mounted between the opposite ends 18 and 20 are at least two retainer members 22 and 24. As shown in Figures 1 and 2a, first, second and third retainer members 22, 24 and 25 are provided. In the preferred embodiment, the retainer members 22, 24 and 25 define elongated rods having substantially circular cross- sections, and extend upwardly from the upper work surface 14. The retainer members 22 and 24 each define a length substantially equal one to the other, while in the preferred embodiment, the retainer member 25 defines a length shorter than that of the retainer members 22 and 24. As will be discussed below, the retainer member 25 is provided to cooperate with the retainer member 22 to assist in the fabrication of bows smaller than those fabricated using the retainer members 22 and 24.
- the retainer members 22 and 24 are selectively spaced so as to define a retaining gap 26 therebetween for releasably receiving the ribbon or other bow fabricating material being used. Though not shown, it is envisioned that no retaining gap may be defined therebetween such that a bow which is being fabricated of thin ribbon or other thin bow fabricating material is more securely held. In either case, the retainer members 22 and 24 are positioned relative to each other such that the bow fabricating material 28 is pinched therebetween such that individual loops are not unselectively released therefrom.
- the retainer members 22 and 25 are selectively spaced so as to define a retaining gap 27.
- the retaining gap 27, in the preferred embodiment, is substantially proportionate to the retaining gap 26 according to the relative proportions of the retaining member 22 and the retaining member 25. In the illustrated embodiment, the retaining gap 27 is approximately one-half the width of the retaining gap 26.
- the shorter height of the retaining member 25 and the narrower retaining gap 27 combine to provide a more appropriate device for fabricating decorative bows from a narrower bow fabricating material 28 than that used to fabricate decorative bows using the retaining members 22 and 24.
- the shorter retaining member 25 allows shorter loops to be fabricated, while the narrower retaining gap 27 more closely gathers a narrower material 28.
- the retaining gap 27 is dimensioned such that the bow fabricating material 28 is pinched therein such that any loops formed therein are held unattended.
- the retainer members 22 and 24, or the retainer members 22 and 25, engage and pinch the bow fabricating material 28 at the point at which the material is gathered 35, i.e., the point at which bow is to be bound together with a wire or other securing means.
- the gathered portions 35 of the material 28 are defined as the midpoints of the material 28 between successive loops which are contacted and retained, or pinched, by the retainer members 22 and 24, or 22 and 25. Therefore, the spacing of the retainer members 22 and 24 is such that the gathered bow fabricating material 28 is securely, yet releasably held between the retainer members 22 and 24 as the bow making operation proceeds.
- the spacing of the retainer members 22 and 25 is such that the gathered bow fabricating material 28 is securely, yet releasably held between the retainer members 22 and 25 as the bow making operation proceeds.
- the preferred embodiment of the bow making apparatus includes a ribbon spool holder 50.
- the ribbon spool holder 50 includes a base extension 52 extending from the first end 18 of the base member 12 and a support member 54 mounted to the base extension 52.
- the support member 54 is an elongated rod having a substantially circular cross-section and extends upwardly from the base extension 52.
- the ribbon spool holder 50 is configured to receive and support at least one ribbon spool 56 and facilitates the production of bows. It will be noted that, depending upon the width of the spool, more than one spool can be supported on the support member 54.
- Figure 1 illustrates one possible bow making operation which can be performed utilizing the apparatus 10 and illustrates the function of the retainer members 22 and 24 and the retaining gap 26 and the ribbon spool holder 50.
- a ribbon spool 56 upon which the fabricating material 28 is wound, is placed on the support member 54 of the ribbon holder 50.
- a first end 30 of a length of fabricating material 28 is placed on the work surface 14 between the retainer members 22, 24 and, for example, the second end 20 of the base member 12.
- the fabricating material is gathered and inserted between the retainer members 22 and 24 as illustrated in Figure 1 such that gathered portion 35 of the material 28 is maintained by the retainer members 22 and 24.
- a first loop 32 is formed and the length of fabricating material is again gathered and passed between the retainer members 22 and 24 at a preselected point along its length such that the retainer members 22 and 24 maintain the gathered portion 35 of the fabricating material 28 and, as a result, maintain the disposition of the first loop 32.
- a second loop 34 is then formed between the retainer members 22, 24 and the second end 20 and the fabricating material 28 is again gathered and passed between the retainer members 22 and 24. This process is repeated until the desired number of loops is formed on either side of the retainer members 22 and 24, with the retainer members 22 and 24 serving to maintain the gathered portions 35 of the fabricating material 28.
- the gathered portions 35 of the fabricating material 28 can then be removed from between the retainer members 22 and 24 for binding or the gathered portions 35 can be bound in place.
- a similar method is used for fabricating a decorative bow using the retainer members 22 and 25.
- the upper work surface 14 is provided with measurement indicia which facilitates the fabrication of uniformly proportioned bows of a preselected size.
- a center line 36 is provided which is aligned with the lower end of the gap 26.
- the work surface 14 is ruled with loop measuring lines 38 which indicate selected distances from the center line 36.
- the loop measuring lines 38 on either side of the center line 36 are positioned at 1", 2", 3", 4", 5", 6", 7" and 8" from the center line 38, and numeric indicia are provided to facilitate the use of the ruled surface.
- the indicia provided on the work surface 14 facilitates the making of bows with uniform proportions and/or bows having loops of selected lengths. It will also be appreciated that the units of measure depicted on the work surface can be metric or based upon some other measurement system.
- the length of successive loops is selected in accordance with the desired overall look of the finished bow.
- the first and second loops 30 and 32 define substantially equal lengths. It is envisioned that several other successive loops may form equal lengths to those. However, it is also envisioned that further successive loops may define proportionately shorter lengths such that the finished decorative bow is fuller, with the shorter loops filling the middle portion of the bow. The variations in the lengths of the loops is infinite.
- the present invention provides a bow making apparatus having great advantages over the prior art.
- the apparatus 10 obviates the need for the bow maker to grasp and maintain the successive gathered portions of the bow during the formation of a plurality of loops. Further, it facilitates the making of bows with uniform proportions and having loops of preselected sizes.
- the apparatus also facilitates the making of decorative bows of varying sizes, using fabricating materials of varying weights and widths.
- the apparatus also includes a ribbon spool holder for supporting ribbon spools.
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CA002344301A CA2344301A1 (en) | 1998-06-04 | 1999-06-03 | Bow making apparatus |
EP99926164A EP1115298A4 (en) | 1998-06-04 | 1999-06-03 | Bow making apparatus |
AU42314/99A AU4231499A (en) | 1998-06-04 | 1999-06-03 | Bow making apparatus |
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US09/090,552 US6000586A (en) | 1993-10-07 | 1998-06-04 | Bow making apparatus |
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USD741591S1 (en) | 2014-10-10 | 2015-10-27 | Ek Success Ltd. | Bow maker |
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US2905368A (en) * | 1958-07-17 | 1959-09-22 | Wilbur C Runyan | Method of and apparatus for forming decorative bows |
US3236426A (en) * | 1963-04-26 | 1966-02-22 | Chicago Printed String Co | Bow forming machine and method |
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USD741591S1 (en) | 2014-10-10 | 2015-10-27 | Ek Success Ltd. | Bow maker |
USD741592S1 (en) | 2014-10-10 | 2015-10-27 | Ek Success Ltd. | Bow maker |
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