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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 1996
Filed:
Mar. 09, 1995
Michael K Carpenter, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An apparatus used to lengthen or replace a natural stem while allowing for a solid insertion (picking) into floral arrangements. Embodiments of this present invention include a cylindrical rod of absorbent floral foam, acting as the water translocating core of a natural stem. This core is to have a water impermeable, exterior coating (shell) and uncoated ends, the nature of which may be a clear plastic resin providing rigidity and moisture retention. This exterior shell will have a surface area of evenly spaced perforations, these being of sufficient size and number, allowing the air transfer, necessary for the wetting and wicking action of the core. A recessed or dimpled top end will provide for ease of stem insertion, while a bottom end slant cut will facilitate base medium placement. The embodiment of this invention can be modified and economically fabricated by dual extrusion or injection molding. Although natural in appearance, this device may be color shaded and decoratively enhanced. Heretofore, use of this invention will expand creativity, ameliorate the problems of stem length, perishability, damage, and the cost of large commercial arrangements.