Plant protecting and regulating compositions – Compositions for preservation or maintenance of cut flowers
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-22
2005-11-22
Clardy, S. Mark (Department: 1617)
Plant protecting and regulating compositions
Compositions for preservation or maintenance of cut flowers
C504S292000, C504S299000, C504S357000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06967187
ABSTRACT:
To preserve flowers (6) and provide aromatherapy, low temperature paraffin (1) is heated (2) to a liquid state of approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit. A floral nutrient and preservative (3) such as a saccharide such as sugar is then added to the low temperature paraffin (1). Optionally, scents (4) and/or color dyes (5) are also added. The heads of flowers (6) to be preserved are then dipped (7) in this paraffin mixture for one to three seconds and thereafter allowed to dry. The flower (6) can then be used immediately, or optionally hung (8) upside down for one to three weeks prior to use to further improved shelf life. The flower (6) can further be sprayed with a floral spray paint (9).
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Clardy S. Mark
Yablon Jay R.
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