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Wreath device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-27
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Granted: 1979-01-09
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Expires: 1997-05-27
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Abstract

Abstract A component to facilitate the hand fabrication of decorative wreaths comprising a flat annular member, preferably molded or vacuum formed of plastic. A plurality of integrally formed bridges extend radially from the surface of the annular member at substantially uniform distances apart. The bridges are spaced from the planar surface of the annular member to permit stems of fir twigs or picks to be inserted underneath. In use, a plurality of picks are attached to the component by sliding the stem of a twig under the cross member of a bridge with the other end of the twig overlying the next adjacent bridge. Twigs are arranged around the entire circumference of the annual member in shingle-like fashion to form a conventionally appearing decorative tree wreath.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph Smith

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-03 05:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/06; A01; A01G; A01G5/00; A01G5/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 115 words
A decorative wreath-type ornamentation component comprising an annular member with a flat planar-like surface, a plurality of radially arranged retaining members each formed with a pair of legs with one extending angularly from each end of an interconnecting bight, the ends of said legs remote from said bight engaging the outer periphery of said surface said bights extending generally radially from the center of said annular member, and spaced along their center lengths from said surface and means forming a plurality of radially arranged openings in said member intermediate said legs said retaining members adapted to retain the ends of sprigs of fir trees with the other ends overlying the bights of adjacent retaining members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 115 words
A decorative wreath-type ornamentation component comprising an annular member with a flat planar-like surface, a plurality of radially arranged retaining members each formed with a pair of legs with one extending angularly from each end of an interconnecting bight, the ends of said legs remote from said bight engaging the outer periphery of said surface said bights extending generally radially from the center of said annular member, and spaced along their center lengths from said surface and means forming a plurality of radially arranged openings in said member intermediate said legs said retaining members adapted to retain the ends of sprigs of fir trees with the other ends overlying the bights of adjacent retaining members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 26 words
A decorative wreath-type ornamentation component as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bight is parallel to and is spaced approximately 1/2 inch from said surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 23 words
A decorative wreath-type ornamentation component as set forth in claim 2 including means interconnecting said retaining member and said surface intermediate said legs.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1982-01-08 1982-07-10 1983-01-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1986-01-08 1986-07-10 1987-01-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1990-01-08 1990-07-10 1991-01-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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