1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to a method of assembling a multi-piece ceremonial sculpture and to a multi-piece ceremonial sculpture. More specifically, the present invention is a method of assembling a three-dimensional heart-shaped sculpture, that once assembled establishes a symbol of unity during a wedding or union ceremony.
2. Description of the Related Art
Various ceremonial rituals such as candles and other devices are commonly used to commemorate weddings, unions, or other various types of ceremonies. During a ceremony, two people in unison commence some sort of action such as lighting a candle, or filling a bottle with sand in order to show their union.
Current existing art also includes the assembly of a cross-like sculpture during a ceremony to celebrate a union for example, see Applicant's Method of Assembling a Multi-Piece Sculpture (U.S. Pat. No. 8,418,344). However, the assembly of a heart shaped sculpture represents two hearts of two different people coming together to form one heart in unison. Such an assembly is desired in the art and advantageous over the prior designs and commemorative rituals due to its unique nature and symbolism.
The present invention is directed to a method of assembly of a ceremonial multi-piece heart-shaped sculpture and to a multi-piece ceremonial sculpture.
During wedding, anniversary, and union ceremonies, it is becoming increasingly popular to celebrate with a unity ritual in order to symbolize the joining of two people, families, or business entities. There are many different types of rituals and devices that can be used during wedding ceremonies or other types of celebrations. A heart is often used as a symbol of love and unity during ceremonies. The unity heart, when assembled during a wedding, union, or celebration ceremony creates and affirms the idea of love and unity between two people and/or families joining together.
A first embodiment provides a method of assembling a ceremonial multi-piece sculpture, composed of two bent heart-shaped pieces. The two bent heart-shaped pieces align with one another through a hinge connection and then each are fitted onto a base by way of pegs and peg holes. A topper serves to secure the assembly from the top by acting as a pin sliding through the hinge connection of both bent shaped heart pieces.
One of the bent heart-shaped pieces features ornamental designs along the main body of the heart. This piece may represent the bride, or female counterpart in a union or wedding. The other bent, heart-shaped piece is plain, without ornamental design and may represent the groom, or male counterpart, in a union or wedding.
Once the two bent, heart-shaped pieces come together, and are secured onto the base, the assembly resembles a single, three-dimensional heart, yet maintaining the identities of each individual heart (one plain and one with an ornamental design) symbolizing two hearts coming together into a union.
The embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative of specific manners in which to make and use the invention and are not to be interpreted as limiting the scope of the instant invention.
While the invention has been described with a certain degree of particularity, it is to be noted that many modifications may be made in the details of the invention's construction and the arrangement of its components without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. It is understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments set forth herein for purposes of exemplification.
The embodiments contained herein provide for a method or process to assemble a ceremonial three-dimensional, heart shaped sculpture, as well as for a multi-piece ceremonial sculpture.
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This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/449,773 entitled “Unity Heart Assembly”, filed Mar. 15, 2013, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
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Parent | 29449773 | Mar 2013 | US |
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