NELSON, Daniel, A. (4555 Bountiful Ridge Drive, Bountiful, Utah, 84010, US)
| What is claimed: 1 . A method of forming a rosette, comprising: folding a rosette strip along a plurality of pre-scored grooves having a first end and a second end multiple times to form an accordion shape with folds that are substantially parallel to the first and second ends; partially encircling the first end towards the second end while maintaining the rosette strip substantially within a geometric plane; preventing the partially encircled rosette strip from expanding within the geometric plane using a securing ring; and securing the first end to the second end with the securing ring in place to prevent the rosette strip from expanding within the geometric plane. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pre-scored grooves are equally spaced between the first end and the second end. 3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pre-scored grooves are unequally spaced. 4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of pre-scored grooves comprises a subset of distinguishable pre-scored grooves, each of the distinguishable pre-scored grooves having a distinguishable feature. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein the distinguishable feature comprises one of: a color, a score weight, and a score pattern. 6. The method of claim 4, wherein folding the rosette strip along the plurality of pre-scored grooves comprises: folding the preformed strip along only the plurality of pre-scored grooves having the distinguishable feature. 7. The method of claim 1 , wherein adhering the first end to the second end further comprises: peeling away a covering disposed on an adhesive element disposed on the first end; and adhering the adhesive element to the second end. 8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: providing a securing ring configured to encompass an outside perimeter of the rosette strip, such that the securing ring prevents the rosette strip from expanding in at least one direction. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising: applying a decoration to one of a first side of the rosette strip and a second side of the rosette strip while the securing ring is in contact with the outside perimeter of the rosette strip. 10. The method of claim 8, further comprising: affixing the rosette strip to a base blank while the securing ring is in contact with the outside perimeter of the rosette strip. 1 1 . The method of claim 8, wherein the width of the rosette strip is less than the radius of the securing ring. 12. A system for creating a rosette, comprising: a rosette strip pre-scored with a plurality of pre-scored grooves equally spaced between a first end of the rosette strip and a second end of the rosette strip; securing element disposed on the first end of the rosette strip configured to secure the first end of the rosette strip to the second end of the rosette strip; and a securing ring configured to encompass the outside perimeter of the rosette strip as the first end is encircled and secured to the second end, such that the securing ring prevents the rosette strip from expanding in at least one direction. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein the rosette strip comprises one of: paper, cardstock, ribbon, cardboard, and metal. 14. The system of claim 12, wherein the rosette strip is configured to facilitate the creation of a rosette without a user scoring the base blank. 15. The system of claim 12, further comprising: a plurality of securing rings, each of the plurality of securing rings having a unique radius. 16. The system of claim 12, further comprising: a base blank configured to be coupled to the rosette strip while the securing ring is in contact with the outside perimeter of the rosette strip. 17. The system of claim 12, wherein the securing ring is configured to allow a user to apply a decoration to each of a first side of the rosette strip and a second side of the rosette strip. 18. The system of claim 12, wherein the securing element comprises an adhesive element. 19. The system of claim 12, wherein the plurality of pre-scored grooves comprises a subset of distinguishable pre-scored grooves, each of the distinguishable pre-scored grooves having a distinguishable feature. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the distinguishable feature comprises one of: a color, a score weight, and a score pattern. |
[0001] This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for forming a rosette.
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[0002] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the disclosure are described, including various embodiments of the disclosure with reference to the figures, in which:
[0003] FIG. 1A illustrates one embodiment of a pre-scored rosette strip with the pre-scored side facing up.
[0004] FIG. 1 B illustrates one embodiment of a pre-scored rosette strip with the pre-scored side facing down.
[0005] FIG. 1 C illustrates one embodiment of a pre-scored rosette strip folded along the pre-scored grooves to form an accordion configuration.
[0006] FIG. 1 D illustrates one embodiment of a rosette formed by encircling the ends of the folded pre-scored rosette strip.
[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of a securing ring configured to secure a folded rosette strip in an encircled position.
[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates one embodiment of a set of securing rings and associated rosette strips of varying sizes.
[0009] FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of a rosette strip folded to form an accordion configuration, wherein the rosette strip includes a peel-away adhesive.
[0010] FIG. 5A illustrates one embodiment of a folded rosette strip with a first end partially encircled towards a second end.
[0011] FIG. 5B illustrates one embodiment of the partially encircled rosette strip within a securing ring.
[0012] FIG. 5C illustrates one embodiment of a rosette strip fully encircled with the first end adhered to the second end forming a rosette within a securing ring.
[0013] FIG. 6A illustrates one embodiment of a folded rosette strip with a first end partially rolled toward a second end forming a tubular shape.
[0014] FIG. 6B illustrates one embodiment of a folded rosette strip with a first end adhered to a second end to form a tube. [0015] FIG. 6C illustrates one embodiment of a rosette strip in the form of a tube placed within a securing ring.
[0016] FIG. 6D illustrates one embodiment of a tubular rosette strip as it is forced downward into a securing ring to form a rosette.
[0017] FIG. 6E illustrates one embodiment of a rosette fully formed within a securing ring.
[0018] FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of a base blank configured with slits as design components.
[0019] FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of a fully formed rosette within a securing ring as it is secured to a base blank.
[0020] FIG. 9A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a set of securing rings of various sizes.
[0021] FIG. 9B illustrates the set of securing rings in FIG. 9A nested within one another.
[0022] FIG. 10 illustrates one embodiment of a set of nested securing rings, a respective set of base blanks, and a respective set of rosette strips of various sizes.
[0023] FIG. 1 1 A depicts a rosette strip according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention in which alternating heavy pre-scored grooves and lighter pre- scored grooves allow a practitioner to select the size and configuration of the rosette by selective folding on either or both of the heavy pre-scored/lighter pre-scored grooves.
[0024] FIG. 1 1 B illustrates the rosette strip of FIG. 1 1 A formed into a rosette and in which each of the heavy pre-scored grooves of pre-scored rosette strip has been folded.
[0025] FIG. 1 1 C illustrates the rosette strip of FIG. 1 1A formed into a rosette and in which each of the heavy the pre-scored grooves and each of the lighter pre-scored grooves of the pre-scored rosette strip has been folded.
[0026] FIG. 12A illustrates a pre-scored rosette strip that includes pre-scored grooves and is also pre-scalloped to allow for creation of a rosette more quickly and having desired consistent folding and a desired outside edge design.
[0027] FIG. 12B illustrates an assembled rosette utilizing the pre-scored rosette strip shown in FIG. 12A, which is pre-scored and pre-scalloped of FIG. 12A according to one embodiment of the present invention. [0028] FIG. 12C illustrates a pre-scored rosette strip having scallop edges and/or designs according to one embodiment of the present invention.
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[0029] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. In particular, an "embodiment" may be a system, an article of manufacture, a method, or a product of a process.
[0030] In some cases, well-known features, structures, or operations are not shown or described in detail. Furthermore, the described features, structures, or operations may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Components of the embodiments, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, could be arranged, manufactured, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations.
[0031] The embodiments of the disclosure are best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. In the following description, numerous details are provided to give a thorough understanding of various embodiments; however, the embodiments disclosed herein can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of this disclosure.
[0032] FIG. 1A illustrates one embodiment of a pre-scored rosette strip 100 with the pre-scored side 1 10 facing up. The pre-scored rosette strip 100 includes pre- scored grooves 120 evenly spaced between a first end 103 and a second end 105. According to various embodiments, the pre-scored grooves 120 may be spaced unevenly or according to a pattern. As illustrated, first end 103 may include an adhesive strip 150 configured to join first end 103 and second end 105 in order to form a rosette (as described below). According to an alternative embodiment, both first end 103 and second end 105 may include an adhesive strip 150. Furthermore, while adhesive strip 150 extends from a first lateral side 107 to a second lateral side 109 of a pre-scored rosette strip in the illustrated embodiment, alternative embodiments may include an adhesive portion or adhesive member in any of a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
[0033] According to various embodiments, pre-scored rosette strip 100 may be made of paper, cardstock, construction paper, papier-mache, and/or other types of paper or suitable materials for forming a rosette. Additionally, pre-scored rosette strip 100 may be configured with various colors, designs, patterns, sizes, groove spacing, and/or thicknesses. The strips between pre-scored grooves 120 may include different colors, designs, patterns, sizes and different fold sizes. The strips can be selected to have some similar traits and some dissimilar traits. For example, all strips can be varying shades of the same color, or varying colors within a complementary color family.
[0034] FIG. 1 B illustrates pre-scored rosette strip 100 with pre-scored side 1 10 facing down. According to various embodiments, pre-scored grooves 120 are only visible on pre-scored side 1 10, and are not visible on design surface 130. Design surface 130 may be preconfigured with a specific design, color, and/or other decoration. Alternatively, a user may decorate or craft design surface 130, as desired.
[0035] According to various embodiments, pre-scored grooves 120 may extend from first lateral side 107 to second lateral side 109. Alternatively, pre-scored grooves may extend from one of the first lateral side 107 and the second lateral side 109, but not reach the other. According to an alternative embodiment, pre-scored grooves 120 are centered and do not reach either lateral side.
[0036] The number of, the depth of, the scoring pattern of, and the distance between pre-scored grooves 120 may be selected to provide a desired rosette configuration. In one embodiment, a user may fold rosette strip 100 along each of pre-scored grooves 120 to form an accordion configuration. According to various embodiments, the length and width of rosette strip 100 is preconfigured to provide a rosette of a specific diameter without requiring a user to measure or cut the material. Moreover, pre-scored grooves 120 increase the speed at which a user may fold rosette strip 100 because the user does not need to be as careful to fold straight lines or measure the distance between folds. According to some embodiments, the resultant diameter, resultant peak sizes, and/or resultant center hole size may be printed on the pre-scored side 1 10 of rosette strip 100. The pre-scored grooves may be pre-folds, cuts, perforations, compression artifacts, or any number of alternative mechanisms that facilitate accurate folding.
[0037] FIG. 1 C illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a rosette strip 100 folded to form an accordion configuration. As illustrated, rosette strip 100 is folded numerous times to form a series of peaks 140 and valleys 145 extending across the width of pre-scored rosette rosette strip 100. The height and depth of peaks 140 and valleys 145 may be configured as desired for a specific application.
[0038] As previously described, pre-formed rosette strip 100 may include an adhesive strip 150 configured to secure first end 103 to second end 105. According to various embodiments, pre-scored grooves (120 in FIG. 1A) allow the folding of pre-scored rosette strip 100 to be performed quickly, simply, and reliably without the need to measure or cut pre-scored rosette strip 100. As previously discussed, the height of the folds and distance between the peaks 140 and the valleys 145 may be based on the distance between pre-scored grooves 120.
[0039] FIG. 1 D illustrates one embodiment of a fully formed rosette created by adhering first end 103 of rosette strip 100 to second end 105. As illustrated, first end 103 and second end 105 are in the same geometric plane as the folded rosette strip in FIG. 1 C in order to form the rosette shape. According to various embodiments, a fully formed rosette may include a center hole 180 of any desired diameter. Alternatively, center hole 180 may be minimized until it is nearly nonexistent.
[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of a securing ring 275 configured to secure a folded rosette strip 200 in an encircled position. As illustrated, rosette strip 200 has been folded to form a series of peaks and valleys between a first end 203 and a second end 205. According to the illustrated embodiment, first end 203 includes a first adhesive strip 251 and second end 205 includes a second adhesive strip 250. According to various embodiments, rosette strip 200 may be configured to form a rosette having a diameter approximately equivalent to or less than the inside diameter of securing ring 275.
[0041] As a user encircles first end 203 towards second end 205, rosette strip 200 exerts a force attempting to return to its original shape. Additionally, as the ends of the rosette strip 200 are encircled, the inner lateral side may be forced upward or downward. Securing ring 275 may be configured to secure the outer lateral side of rosette strip 200 as it is encircled. As a user forms the rosette shape, the inner walls of securing ring 275 prevent the encircled rosette strip from expanding within the geometric plane of the rosette strip. Accordingly, a user may maintain the rosette strip 200 in the form of a rosette.
[0042] FIG. 3 illustrates one embodiment of a set of securing rings 375, 376, 377, and 378 and associated rosette strips 315, 316, 317, and 318 of varying sizes. As illustrated, a smallest securing ring 375 may be used in conjunction with a narrower and/or shorter rosette strip, such as rosette strip 315. Similarly, the largest securing ring 378 may be used in conjunction with a wider and/or longer rosette strip, such as rosette strip 318. As illustrated in FIG. 3, securing rings 375-378 may be configured with any of a wide variety of diameters and depths and rosette strips 315-318 may be configured with any of a wide variety of lengths, widths, pre-scored groove patterns, adhesive strips, materials, and/or other characteristics. According to various embodiments, a particular rosette strip may be configured for use with a particular securing ring.
[0043] According to various embodiments, a user may purchase a set of securing rings 375-378 and purchase a package of rosette strips 315-318 configured for use with one or more of the set of securing rings 375-378. For instance, a user may own a set of securing rings having diameters of two inches, three inches, four inches, five inches, and six inches. A user may then purchase a packet of rosette strips identifying themselves for use with a securing ring having a diameter of four inches. The packet of rosette strips configured for use with the four-inch securing ring may include rosette strips having a wide variety of colors, designs, pre-scored groove widths, and/or other characteristics.
[0044] FIG. 4 illustrates one embodiment of a rosette strip 400 folded to form an accordion configuration. As illustrated, folded rosette strip 400 includes a first end 403 and a second end 405. A series of peaks 440 and valleys 445 have been formed between first end 403 and second end 405. According to the illustrated embodiment, first end 403 includes an adhesive strip 450 located beneath a peal- away covering 455. According to various embodiments, adhesive strip 450 may be configured to join first end 403 to second end 405 to form a rosette shape. Adhesive strip 450 may be configured with any variety of adhesive and may be of any shape, size, configuration, and/or thickness.
[0045] A user may remove the peel-away covering 455 to reveal an adhesive strip. According to alternative embodiments, an adhesive may not require a covering, and is instead activated by a chemical substance, water, a user licking the adhesive, and/or similar mechanisms. According to one embodiment, first end 403 and second end 405 each include a portion of an adhesive that is activated when the two ends are joined, thereby bonding the two ends.
[0046] FIGs. 5A-5C illustrate exemplary embodiments of methods for creating a rosette utilizing a securing ring and a rosette strip. While the illustrated embodiments employ pre-scored rosette strips, the presently described methods may be used in conjunction with rosette strips measured, cut, and/or folded in a traditional manner. That is, the securing rings and methods of forming a rosette described herein do not require the use of a pre-scored or pre-cut rosette strip. Users may cut and fold a rosette strip of their own making and then utilize the presently described methods and securing rings to easily and quickly form a rosette.
[0047] According to one exemplary embodiment, a first step in forming a rosette is to fold a rosette strip into the accordion shape illustrated in FIG. 4. Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG. 5A, a user may encircle a first end 503 toward a second end 505 within the same plane as the folded rosette strip 400 in FIG. 4 in order to form a rosette. Adhesive strip 550 may be used to secure first end 503 and second end 505. However, rosette strip 500 may exert forces to return to its original shape and/or push the inner lateral side upward or downward. Accordingly, it may be difficult for a user to maintain rosette strip 500 in the form of a rosette while adhering first end 503 to second end 505.
[0048] FIG. 5B illustrates one embodiment of a securing ring 575 configured to facilitate maintaining rosette strip 500 in the form of a rosette as the user adheres first end 503 to second end 505 with adhesive strip 550. According to various embodiments, securing ring 575 may help to prevent rosette strip 500 from expanding in unwanted directions. According to various embodiments, the depth of securing ring 575 may be any desired depth and may be configured to correspond to the depth of the peaks and valleys of folded rosette strip 500.
[0049] As illustrated in FIG. 5C, a user may adhere first end 503 to second end 505 within securing ring 575 in order to maintain rosette strip 500 as a fully formed rosette. Again, securing ring 575 provides structural support to prevent rosette strip 500 from deforming. According to various embodiments, a user has access to both sides of the formed rosette while it is disposed within securing ring 575. Accordingly, a user may choose to mount the rosette to a base or other location while ring 575 remains in place. Ring 575 may provide support during the mounting process. Additionally, a user may decorate or craft one or both sides of the rosette with ring 575 in place. A user may remove the ring once the rosette has been mounted, decorated, and/or crafted as desired. According to the exemplary method described in conjunction with FIGs. 5A-5C, a rosette is formed within a plane as a first end is encircled and adhered to a second end.
[0050] FIGs. 6A-6E provide an alternative method of creating a rosette utilizing a securing ring and a rosette strip. Beginning again with FIG. 4, a user may fold a rosette strip 400 into an accordion shape. Subsequently, a user may roll (as opposed to encircle) the first end 403 towards the second end 405. As illustrated in FIG. 6A, by rolling a first end 603 towards a second end 605, rosette strip 600 forms a tubular shape with an outside perimeter comprising of a series of peaks 640 and valleys 645. According to various embodiments, a first end 603 may include an adhesive strip 650. Alternatively, a user may glue, tape, or otherwise adhere first end 603 to second end 605.
[0051] FIG. 6B illustrates a tubular perimeter comprising of peaks 640 and valleys 645 after a user has adhered first end 603 to second end 605. A user may then place rolled rosette strip 600 within a securing ring 675, as illustrated in FIG. 6C. According to various embodiments, the radius of securing ring 675 may approximately correspond to the width of rosette strip 600. Similarly, the circumference of securing ring 675 may be a function of the length of the rosette strip 600 folding pattern. That is, a securing ring may be selected based on a function of the length, width, groove spacing, height of the peaks and valleys, and/or fold pattern of a rosette strip.
[0052] As illustrated in FIG. 6D, a user may apply a force F in a downward and inward direction on the upper portion of tubular shaped rosette strip 600. Force F may force the upper portion of rosette strip 600 towards the middle of securing ring 675, forcing the lower portion of rosette strip 600 to expand against the inner wall of securing ring 675. Alternatively, the upper portion of rosette strip 600 may be forced down and toward the inner wall of securing ring 675, forcing the lower portion of rosette strip 600 to the middle of securing ring 675.
[0053] FIG. 6E illustrates one embodiment of rosette strip 600 fully formed as a rosette within securing ring 675. According to various embodiments, the dimensions and characteristics of rosette strip 600 may be adapted to determine the diameter of center hole 680. [0054] Securing ring 675 may provide structural support to prevent rosette strip 600 from deforming. According to various embodiments, a user has access to both sides of the formed rosette. A user may choose to mount the rosette to a base, or in another other location, while ring 675 remains in place. Additionally, a user may decorate or craft one or both sides of the rosette with ring 675 in place. A user may be remove the ring once the rosette has been mounted, decorated, and/or crafted as desired.
[0055] FIG. 7 illustrates one embodiment of a base blank 785 configured with slits 789 as design components. Base blank 785 may be configured with any type of design components, and may be constructed using any of a variety of components and/or materials suitable to provide structural support to a rosette.
[0056] FIG. 8 illustrates one embodiment of a fully formed rosette 800 within a securing ring 875 as it is secured to a base blank 885. As illustrated, base blank 885 may include one or more design components, such as slits 889. According to one embodiment, base blank 885 may include a center hole corresponding to center hole 880 in rosette 800. Securing ring 875 provides access to both sides of rosette 800 while providing structural support to rosette 800. Accordingly, the backside of rosette 800 may be mounted to base blank 885 while rosette 800 remains within securing ring 875. According to some embodiments, once the backside of rosette 800 is mounted to base blank 885, a user may decorate the front side of rosette 800 while ring 875 remains in place. Alternatively, ring 875 may removed once rosette 800 has been mounted. Furthermore, rosette 800 may be decorated and/or crafted prior to being mounted to base blank 885. Base blank 885 may be used in connection with the creation of other objects, such as a customizable award, as disclosed in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/324,687.
[0057] As illustrated in FIG. 9A, securing rings 975, 976, 977, and 978 may be of any diameter and/or height. Securing rings 975-978 may be made of any of a wide variety of materials, including rubber, plastics, metals, alloys, and/or other suitable materials. According to various embodiments, the inner wall and/or outer wall of a securing ring may be concave and/or convex. Specifically, according to one exemplary embodiment, a convex inner wall of a securing ring may be adapted to prevent a rosette from sliding out of the securing ring. Additionally, securing rings of varying diameters may be nested within one another during shipping or storage, as illustrated in FIG. 9B. [0058] FIG. 10 illustrates one embodiment of a set of nested securing rings 1075, 1076, 1077, and 1078, a respective set of base blanks 1085, 1086, 1087, and 1088, and a respective set of rosette strips 1015, 1016, 1017, and 1018 of varying sizes. According to various embodiments, a user may easily identify corresponding rosette strips 1015-1018, securing rings 1075-1078, and/or base blanks 1085-1088. For example, rosette strips 1015-1018, securing rings 1075-1078, and/or base blanks 1085-1088 may be color coordinated such that a user may easily determine which rosette strip should be used with a given securing ring and/or base blank. Alternatively, labels of any of a variety of types may be used to identify corresponding components. According to one embodiment, each securing ring is a different color, and a user is able to identify which base blanks and/or rosette strips correspond to a given color securing ring based on the packaging of the rosette strips and/or base blanks.
[0059] FIG. 1 1A depicts a pre-scored rosette strip 1 100, in which alternating heavy pre-scored grooves 1 120 and lighter pre-scored grooves 1 122 allow a user to select the size and configuration of the rosette by selective folding on either or both of the heavy pre-scored/lighter pre-scored grooves.
[0060] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 1 B, each of the heavy pre-scored grooves 1 122 of pre-scored rosette strip 1 100 has been folded to form a rosette 1 102. As illustrated in FIG. 1 1 B, where a user folds only the heavy pre-scored grooves 1 120, a greater distance is provided between resulting peaks 1 140 and valleys 1 145.
[0061] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 1 C, each of the heavy pre-scored grooves 1 120 and the lighter pre-scored grooves 1 122 have been folded to form a rosette 1 104. As illustrated in FIG. 1 1 C, where a user folds every heavy pre-scored groove 1 120 and every lighter pre-scored groove 1 122, a smaller distance is provided between each peak and valley, and roughly double the number of peaks and valleys are provided. By using lighter and heavier pre-scored grooves, it may be easier for a user to discern which of the pre-scored grooves to fold, thus making formation of different types of rosettes from the same rosette strip more intuitive and straightforward. Multiple groove designs do not need to be limited to alternating heavy and light pre-scored grooves. In one embodiment, every third or fourth pre- scored groove can be identified to provide greater variability in folds and resultant rosette designs. In another embodiment, one or more of the pre-scored grooves are not straight but are rather curved, angled or otherwise provided with design shapes which provide desired resulting rosette design configurations.
[0062] FIG. 12A illustrates a preformed rosette strip 1200 illustrating the backside of the of the rosette strip which includes pre-scored grooves and is also pre- scalloped 1224 to allow for creation of a rosette more quickly and having desired consistent folding and a desired outside edge design. In the illustrated embodiment, it can be seen the pre-formed scallops are shaped and sized to roughly correspond with the distance between the pre-scored grooves. Preformed scallops provide another design feature which provides a softer or more creative outside edge portion than unscalloped designs. Preformed scallops can be selected according to different shapes, curvatures and/or designs to provide another level of variability and design which can be provided in packaging of a preformed rosette strips.
[0063] FIG. 12B illustrates an assembled rosette which is pre-scored and pre- scalloped. In the illustrated embodiment, the outside edge portion of the rosette has a curvilinear configuration as a result of the use of preformed scallops.
[0064] FIG. 12C illustrates various scallop edge shapes and/or designs according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated embodiment, a number of representative scallops are shown. However, as will appreciated by those skilled in the art, the number, type and configuration of such scallops are not limited to the depicted formations but can include other design features.
[0065] The above description provides numerous specific details for a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, those of skill in the art will recognize that one or more of the specific details may be omitted, modified, and/or replaced by a similar process or system.