Patents by Inventor Bernard Chalfin

Bernard Chalfin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5535506
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for permanently attaching to fabric in a right-side up orientation decorative objects such as rhinestones or nailheads using conventional setting hardware such as tiffany settings and/or rim settings and nail heads. The apparatus employs an upper die having a bore filled with a viscous material that extends into a lower groove of the upper die and a pressure closure to permit maintaining the amount of viscous material in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Geisler Ganz Corporation
    Inventor: Bernard Chalfin
  • Patent number: 5433981
    Abstract: An ornament attachment assembly for a tassel and a method of using such an assembly is provided. The attachment assembly comprises attachment means comprised of a hook element and a suspension element. The shape of the hook element, orientation of the suspension element and the orientation of a lower portion of the tassel all combine to make attachment and detachment of the ornament less burdensome and more secure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Inventor: Bernard Chalfin
  • Patent number: 5338586
    Abstract: A tassel tag ornament attachment assembly and a method in using such an assembly is provided. The attachment assembly comprises attachment means comprised of a hook element and a suspension ring. The shape of the hook element, orientation of the suspension ring and orientation of a lower portion of the tassel all combine to make attachment and detachment of the ornament less burdensome and more secure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Inventor: Bernard Chalfin
  • Patent number: 5258210
    Abstract: A process for applying to fabric a plastic, metallic appearing, decorative article having on its surface decorative objects such as stones. The article comprises mylar layered upon a transparent polyvinyl chloride supporting layer. The article is designed to be formed either by a hot or a cold press and to be attached to fabric by simple processes such as sewing or employing hand or foot presses and known attaching fixtures for the decorative objects. Jewelry articles made from the plastic material are also part of the invention. In one embodiment a transparent adhesive is used between the plastic layers so that the decorative layer can be seen through the supporting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1993
    Assignee: Geisler Ganz Corporation
    Inventor: Bernard Chalfin