# US 5,701,720 A · Optical effect material and methods > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 5,701,720 A - Document ID: US5701720A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 08/454,474 - Filed: 1995-05-30 - Granted: 1997-12-30 - Earliest claimed: 1984-05-22 - Assignees: Southpac Trust International, Inc. - Inventors: Donald E. Weder - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5701720A ## CPC - A47G 7/085: {made of flexible sheets of non-resilient material} - A01G 5/04: Mountings for wreaths, or the like; Racks or holders for flowers - A01G 5/06: Devices for preserving flowers - A41G 1/009: {Artificial grass (surfaces simulating grass E01C13/08)} - A47F 5/16: Platform-type show stands with flat, inclined, or curved upper surface - A47F 7/0078: {for plants or flowers} - B29C 51/08: Deep drawing or matched-mould forming, i.e. using mechanical means only - B29C 51/262: {Clamping means for the sheets, e.g. clamping frames} - B29C 61/0608: {characterised by the configuration or structure of the preforms} - B31F 1/0045: {Bending or folding combined with joining (folding edges combined with joining B31F1/0016, B31F1/0029)} - B31F 1/0077: {Shaping by methods analogous to moulding, e.g. deep drawing techniques} - B44C 1/1733: {Decalcomanias applied under pressure only, e.g. provided with a pressure sensitive adhesive} - B44C 3/04: Modelling plastic materials, e.g. clay - B44C 5/06: Natural ornaments; Imitations thereof (artificial flowers, fruit, leaves A41G1/00; artificial feathers A41G11/00) - B44F 1/10: Changing, amusing, or secret pictures - B65B 25/02: Packaging agricultural or horticultural products - B65B 25/023: {Packaging flower bouquets} - B65B 25/026: {Packaging flower pots} - B65B 47/06: using folding dies - B65B 61/025: {for applying, e.g. printing, code or date marks on material prior to packaging} - B65B 67/08: Wrapping of articles - B65D 5/50: Internal supporting or protecting elements for contents - B65D 33/20: using pressure-sensitive adhesive - B65D 33/22: using heat-activatable adhesive - B65D 63/109: {Application of elastics or like elements} - B65D 65/14: with areas coated with adhesive - B65D 65/22: Details - B65D 75/14: in sheets or blanks folded-up around all sides of the contents from a portion on which the contents are placed - B65D 75/54: Cards, coupons or other inserts or accessories - B65D 85/505: {for cut flowers} - B65D 85/52: for living plants; for growing bulbs - G09F 3/04: to be fastened or secured by the material of the label itself, e.g. by thermo-adhesion (by a separate adhesive layer G09F3/10) - G09F 3/10: by an adhesive layer - G09F 23/105: {on paper for wrapping flowers} - B31B 50/81: Forming or attaching accessories, e.g. opening devices, closures or tear strings - B65D 85/36: for bakery products, e.g. biscuits - B65D 2565/388: Materials used for their gas-permeability - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - A01G: HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING (picking of fruits, vegetables, hops or the like A01D46/00; propagating unicellular algae C12N1/12) - A41G: ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; WIGS; MASKS; FEATHERS - A47F: SPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKE; PAYING COUNTERS - B29C: SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING (making preforms B29B11/00; making laminated products by combining previously unconnected layers which become one product whose layers will remain together B32B37/00 - B32B41/00) - B31F: MECHANICAL WORKING OR DEFORMATION OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER (making layered products not composed wholly of paper or cardboard B32B) - B44C: PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS (processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general B05D; shaping of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29C; printing processes to produce transfer pictures B41M3/12; thermographic duplication or marking methods B41M5/00); MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK (imitation of mosaic or tarsia work patterns B44F11/04); PAPERHANGING {(labels G09F; multi-step processes for making paper labels or tags B31D1/02)} - B44F: SPECIAL DESIGNS OR PICTURES - B65B: MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B1/00-B67B6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C9/00) - B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS - B31B: MAKING CONTAINERS OF PAPER, CARDBOARD OR MATERIAL WORKED IN A MANNER ANALOGOUS TO PAPER (making wound articles, e.g. wound tubes, B31C; combined making and filling B65B) ## Abstract An optical effect material used for making shredded, flaked, die-cut and sheets of decorative materials. The optical effect material comprises an iridescent sheet and a light transmitting material connected together. Methods for using an optical effect material. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method of decoratively wrapping a floral grouping, comprising the steps of: providing an iridescent wrapping material comprising: an iridescent sheet of material having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface wherein each of the upper and lower surfaces provide an iridescent optical effect; and a transparent sheet of material laminated to at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the iridescent sheet of material such that the iridescent optical effect of each of the upper and lower surfaces of the iridescent sheet of material is visible; and wrapping the iridescent wrapping material about the floral grouping so as to encompass at least a portion of the floral grouping and thereby provide a decorative wrapping about the floral grouping wherein the decorative wrapping provides an iridescent optical effect. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 further comprising the steps of: providing the iridescent wrapping material with a bonding material on a portion of one of the upper and lower surfaces; and wrapping the iridescent wrapping material about the floral grouping such that the bonding material engages the iridescent wrapping material to effect closure of the iridescent wrapping material around the floral grouping. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 wherein in the step of providing the iridescent wrapping material, the iridescent sheet of material has a thickness in a range of from about 0.4 mils to about 0.9 mils and wherein the transparent sheet of material has a thickness in a range of from about 0.4 mils to about 0.9 mils. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 wherein the transparent sheet of material is laminated to the iridescent sheet of material with a tinted bonding material. ### Claim 5 A method of decoratively wrapping a floral grouping, comprising the steps of: providing a sleeve formed of an iridescent sheet of material having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface wherein each of the upper and lower surfaces provides an iridescent optical effect and a transparent sheet of material laminated to at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the iridescent sheet of material such that the iridescent optical effect of each of the upper and lower surfaces of the iridescent sheet of material is visible; and disposing the sleeve about the floral grouping so as to encompass at least a portion of the floral grouping and thereby provide a decorative wrapping about the floral grouping wherein the decorative wrapping provides an iridescent optical effect. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5 further comprising the steps of: providing the sleeve with a bonding material on a portion of one of the upper and lower surfaces; and crimping the sleeve about a portion of the floral grouping along the bonding material such that portions of the sleeve overlap adjacent portions of the sleeve and the overlapping portions bondingly connect so as to secure the crimped portion of the sleeve in a crimped condition about the floral grouping. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5 wherein in the step of providing the sleeve, the iridescent sheet of material has a thickness in a range of from about 0.4 mils to about 0.9 mils and wherein the transparent sheet of material has a thickness in a range of from about 0.4 mils to about 0.9 mils. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The method of claim 5 wherein the transparent sheet of material is laminated to the iridescent sheet of material with a tinted bonding material. ### Claim 9 A method of decoratively wrapping a flower pot, comprising the steps of: providing an iridescent wrapping material comprising: an iridescent sheet of material having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface wherein each of the upper and lower surfaces provides an iridescent optical effect; and a transparent sheet of material laminated to at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the iridescent sheet of material such that the iridescent optical effect of each of the upper and lower surfaces of the iridescent sheet of material is visible; and forming the iridescent wrapping material about the flower pot so as to encompass at least a portion of the flower pot and thereby provide a decorative wrapping about the flower pot wherein the decorative wrapping provides an iridescent optical effect. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9 further comprising the steps of: securing the iridescent wrapping material to the flower pot. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9 wherein in the step of providing the iridescent wrapping material, the iridescent sheet of material has a thickness in a range of from about 0.4 mils to about 0.9 mils and wherein the transparent sheet of material has a thickness in a range of from about 0.4 mils to about 0.9 mils. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The method of claim 9 wherein the transparent sheet of material is laminated to the iridescent sheet of material with a tinted bonding material. ### Claim 13 A method of decoratively wrapping a flower pot, comprising the steps of: providing an iridescent wrapping material, comprising: an iridescent sheet of material having an upper surface and an opposing lower surface wherein each of the upper and lower surfaces provides an iridescent optical effect; and a transparent sheet of material laminated to at least one of the upper and lower surfaces of the iridescent sheet of material such that the iridescent optical effect of each of the upper and lower surfaces of the iridescent sheet of material is visible; forming the iridescent wrapping material into a flower pot cover having a predetermined shape with a closed lower end, an opened upper end, and an object opening dimensioned to receive the flower pot extending through the opened upper end, the iridescent wrapping material having a plurality of overlapping folds formed between the upper end and the lower end, the iridescent wrapping material having an upper surface and a lower surface with at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface being a bondable surface such that the overlapping folds are fixed thereby enabling the iridescent wrapping material to retain the predetermined shape; and disposing the flower pot into the object opening of the flower pot cover such that the flower pot cover provides a decorative wrapping about the flower pot wherein the decorative wrapping provides an iridescent optical effect. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13 wherein in the step of providing the iridescent wrapping material, the iridescent sheet of material has a thickness in a range of from about 0.4 mils to about 0.9 mils and wherein the transparent sheet of material has a thickness in a range of from about 0.4 mils to about 0.9 mils. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The method of claim 13 wherein the transparent sheet of material is laminated to the iridescent sheet of material with a tinted bonding material.