An attachment device for coupling a floral arrangement to an article such as a lapel of a jacket, a floral apparatus that includes at least a portion of the attachment device and the floral arrangement, and a method of assembling such a floral apparatus. The attachment device may include a support element and a retaining element that are detachably coupled together. The support element includes a rib member and first and second posts extending from a bottom surface of the rib member in a spaced apart manner. The rib member and the first and second posts collectively define a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a portion of a stem of a floral arrangement. The retaining element includes one or more pins that extend into the rib member of the support element to couple the retaining element to the support element.

An attachment device for coupling a floral arrangement to an article such as a lapel of a jacket, a floral apparatus that includes at least a portion of the attachment device and the floral arrangement, and a method of assembling such a floral apparatus. The attachment device may include a support element and a retaining element that are detachably coupled together. The support element includes a rib member and first and second posts extending from a bottom surface of the rib member in a spaced apart manner. The rib member and the first and second posts collectively define a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a portion of a stem of a floral arrangement. The retaining element includes one or more pins that extend into the rib member of the support element to couple the retaining element to the support element.

The invention relates to a tying device of a type comprising: a work surface (10) comprising an opening (11) in the shape of a slot; a tying member (103) which can be activated so as to place at least one string (400) around an item (500) which is moving in a transfer direction (A) on a first side of the work surface (10), and to carry a portion of said string (400) to a second side of the work surface (10), forming at least one loop; and a knotting lip (55) capable of closing the loop with a knot on the second side of the work surface (10). The slot extends generally in the transfer direction (A), allowing a portion of the loop to pass through, but keeping the knot on the second side of the work surface (10) over at least a portion of the movement of the item (500).

The invention relates to a tying device of a type comprising: a work surface (10) comprising an opening (11) in the shape of a slot; a tying member (103) which can be activated so as to place at least one string (400) around an item (500) which is moving in a transfer direction (A) on a first side of the work surface (10), and to carry a portion of said string (400) to a second side of the work surface (10), forming at least one loop; and a knotting lip (55) capable of closing the loop with a knot on the second side of the work surface (10). The slot extends generally in the transfer direction (A), allowing a portion of the loop to pass through, but keeping the knot on the second side of the work surface (10) over at least a portion of the movement of the item (500).

Floral design devices and systems, and methods of manufacturing the same. A floral design device may include a grid having a plurality of grid openings. The floral design device may include an edge structure. The edge structure may be formed of one or more pieces. The grid may be disposed at least in part within a planar region defined by a perimeter of the one or more pieces of the edge structure. A floral design system may include a plurality of instances of the disclosed floral design device. A method of manufacturing a floral design device includes forming or providing an edge structure as one or more pieces; forming or providing a grid having a plurality of grid openings; and placing the grid at least in part within a planar region defined by a perimeter of the one or more pieces of the edge structure.

Floral design devices and systems, and methods of manufacturing the same. A floral design device may include a grid having a plurality of grid openings. The floral design device may include an edge structure. The edge structure may be formed of one or more pieces. The grid may be disposed at least in part within a planar region defined by a perimeter of the one or more pieces of the edge structure. A floral design system may include a plurality of instances of the disclosed floral design device. A method of manufacturing a floral design device includes forming or providing an edge structure as one or more pieces; forming or providing a grid having a plurality of grid openings; and placing the grid at least in part within a planar region defined by a perimeter of the one or more pieces of the edge structure.

An assembly for the production of conical paper sleeves for floral groupings comprises a system configured to continuously feed sheets of paper stock along an elongated surface of a folding table, wherein a first fold and a second fold are applied to a single sheet of paper stock with an amount of adhesive disposed there between using an assembly of belts, rollers, electrical motors, sensors, and fold guides, all of which may be electronically monitored and controlled by a processor disposed in connection with an operator console. Alternatively, the production of conical paper sleeves may instead comprise a semi-automated assembly configured to allow for the movement of an adhesive applicator along a predetermined route while an operator thereof manually applies a first fold and second fold to a single sheet of paper stock. Such predetermined route may be fully configurable and customizable by an operator of such semi-automated assembly.

A support device and method for the creation of unique ornamental arrangements is disclosed. The support device of the present invention is configured to create a cavity within which an adhesive is contained to facilitate creation of the unique ornamental arrangement. The support device includes an attachment article for securing the unique ornamental arrangement to your person, article of clothing, or an item. The support device is designed for use by individuals of all levels of experience. The present invention increases efficiency and productivity by simplifying the creation of ornamental arrangements through the elimination of traditional wire and taping methods.

A support device and method for the creation of unique ornamental arrangements is disclosed. The support device of the present invention is configured to create a cavity within which an adhesive is contained to facilitate creation of the unique ornamental arrangement. The support device includes an attachment article for securing the unique ornamental arrangement to your person, article of clothing, or an item. The support device is designed for use by individuals of all levels of experience. The present invention increases efficiency and productivity by simplifying the creation of ornamental arrangements through the elimination of traditional wire and taping methods.

An attachment device for coupling a floral arrangement to an article such as a lapel of a jacket, a floral apparatus that includes at least a portion of the attachment device and the floral arrangement, and a method of assembling such a floral apparatus. The attachment device may include a support element and a retaining element that are detachably coupled together. The support element includes a rib member and first and second posts extending from a bottom surface of the rib member in a spaced apart manner. The rib member and the first and second posts collectively define a receiving cavity that is configured to receive a portion of a stem of a floral arrangement. The retaining element includes one or more pins that extend into the rib member of the support element to couple the retaining element to the support element.