Bow-making Assist Device with Storage

Abstract

An uncomplicated, easy-to-use, and non-mechanical device for making loop-fashioned bows from wraphia, curling, or other similarly flexible ribbon. The rectangular box configuration serves a three-fold purpose: 1. The two horizontally-placed dowel-like rods act as the “hands” by which the ribbon is held taut;2. Spools of ribbon can be supported by four vertically-placed dowel-like rods located on the top surface, giving the bow-maker various ribbon color options while keeping the spools contained in an easy-to-work-with space;3. An added feature is the pull-out drawer which will allow for storage of various bow-making and gift-wrapping supplies, including the various dowel-like rods. This allows for easy and compact storage when the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” is not in use.

Description

DRAWINGS

The “drawings” are submitted individually and electronically in a PDF format. The designated files are described as follows:

PatentFigure1.pdf

(FIG. 1): The anterior of the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” is shown with all components and tools stored inside the pull-out drawer. The “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” can be stowed away in this compact fashion when not in use. The dimensions of the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” are 14 inches in width, 8 5/16 inches in height, and 7 9/16 inches in depth. (In production, the dimensions may be modified, if necessary.) The seven holes shown on the anterior surface are for the placement of the horizontally-placed dowel-like rods. The four holes shown on the top surface of the box are for the dowel-like rods which support the spools of ribbon.

PatentFigure2.pdf

(FIG. 2): The anterior of the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” is shown with the two horizontally-placed dowel-like rods that act as the “hands” by which the ribbon is kept taut. The dowel-like rods are 10 inches in length and approximately ½ inch in diameter. The dowel-like rods are moveable and repositionable so that the bow-maker can create varying sizes of bows, ranging from approximately two inches to approximately twelve inches.

PatentFigure3.pdf

(FIG. 3): This is a close-up view of the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” showing the grommet grooves which hold the loose ribbon ends in place.

PatentFigure4.pdf

(FIG. 4): The side view of the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” shown with the drawer open.

PatentFigure5.pdf

(FIG. 5): The “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” shown with the four vertically-placed dowel-like rods which hold up to eight spools of ribbon. A cut-out hole is located on the top surface of the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” which the dowel-like rods fit in to. Each dowel-like rod measures 11 inches in length and approximately ¼ inch in diameter. The upper most tiers of spools are supported by a circular disc.

PatentFigure6.pdf

(FIG. 6): The “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” shown with spools of ribbon supported on the four vertically-placed dowel-like rods. The upper most tiers of spools are supported by a circular disc.

PatentFigure7.pdf

(FIG. 7): A close-up view of how the loose ribbon end is securely held in place by the grommet groove.

PatentFigure8.pdf

(FIG. 8): The “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” shown with spools of ribbon in place and the loose ends of the ribbon being held securely by the grommet groove.

PatentFigure9.pdf

(FIG. 9): The “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” shown in a close-up view of how the ribbon is looped around and around the two horizontally-placed dowel-like rods, forming the loops of the bow. The loose ribbon ends are secured in place by the grommet groove.

PatentFigure10.pdf

(FIG. 10): Extreme close-up view of FIG. 9.

PatentFigure11.pdf

(FIG. 11): Shown here, the bow is knotted in the center and ready to be slid off of the two horizontally-placed dowel-like rods. The loops can now be fanned out and one's very own unique bow can be utilized to adorn a gift, craft, or any other decorative purpose.

PatentFigure12.pdf

(FIG. 12): This is an example of my very own unique bow design that can be made using the “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage”.

The “Bow-making Assist Device with Storage” is shown in these drawings as un-painted raw wood. Various aesthetic changes to the device may be introduced to enhance the marketability of the product without distracting from the invention. These changes may comprise one or more of the following materials: wood, plastic, rubber, metal, or any other material deemed effective by the inventor. In addition, the product will likely be very brightly colored and the grommet grooves would likely be colorful rubberized grommets or similar material.

Claims

1. A manual bow-making assistive device with storage drawer comprising a flat superior surface, a flat inferior surface, two flat lateral side surfaces, an anterior surface, and a flat posterior surface, thus configuring the shape of a rectangular box;

2. As stated in claim 1, a manual bow-making assistive device with storage drawer further comprising an anterior surface to which two removable horizontally-placed rods act as the supportive means by which ribbon is held taut and circulated to form said bow; furthermore, the two removable horizontally-placed rods may be positioned along the anterior surface of said device by way of removing said horizontal rod and manually moving to an opposing circular opening as to offer the bow-maker an option of varying bow sizes; additionally, the two horizontal rods include a rubberized ring by which ribbon is held securely in place; the anterior surface of said device further comprises a manual pull-out drawer to which various tools for gift-wrapping and ribbon-making may be stored;

3. As stated in claim 1, a manual bow-making assistive device with storage drawer further comprising a flat superior surface to which four removable vertical rods are placed into circular openings as a means to support spools of ribbon; said vertical rods further comprise a supportive ring so that two spools of ribbon may be placed one on top of the other within the same rod.