Abstract: The present invention is directed, in a first aspect, to a lightweight material projection system that can be stored and transported in a space-efficient manner. In one embodiment of the invention, the lightweight material projection system comprises a storage housing assembly for storing a lightweight material projector, a force supplying apparatus, and a lightweight material projector having an ejection member. The storage housing assembly comprises a base assembly and a cover assembly, wherein during use, the cover assembly is removed and the ejection member of the projector is connected to the base assembly of the storage housing assembly. Another aspect of the invention involves the use of the base assembly as a passage way for lightweight materials using non-electrical force supplying apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the lightweight materials are projected using a venturi vacuum.

Abstract: A durable and desirable foam specialty confetti. A die cutting process may be employed to create a perimeter, exterior cut out on a sheet of foam. The resulting specialty confetti can be ejected into the air numerous times for multiple enjoyment or be collected as a keepsake.

Abstract: A novel design and method of manufacturing confetti uses an interior cutout type die-cutting process. The resulting die cut confetti has unique and unusual aerodynamic features creating visually pleasing flight patterns. The predominant descent pattern of this new confetti is a hover action. The confetti rocks slightly back and forth during its descent but primary remains parallel to the ground.

Abstract: A novel design and method of manufacturing confetti uses an interior cutout type die-cutting process. The resulting die cut confetti has unique and unusual aerodynamic features creating visually pleasing flight patterns.The predominant descent pattern of this new confetti is a hover action. The confetti rocks slightly back and forth during its descent but primarily remains parallel to the ground.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing confetti includes stacking a plurality of sheets of lightweight material into a stack, placing an open ended gang die onto the stack, applying pressure to cut the stack into plurality of shaped stacks, and bursting each of the shaped stacks to separate the sheets from one another. The open ended gang die is formed by welding individual dies onto metal pull bars of a gang die.