Abstract: A plurality of pop-out decorations are die-cut from ribbon loops arranged in a bow. As the loops are formed, a part of each decoration is moved outwardly to create a multi-dimensional, multi-colored visual effect.

Abstract: An adorning article includes a pair of elongated ribbons subdivided into consecutive segments connected in succession by respective neck portions, a pair of drawstrings, and a multitude of retainer members that are applied to the neck portions to connect them to one another. Each of the ribbons includes a stem portion and a branch portion merging with one another at a merger region. At least one of the segments of each of the branch portions is folded back into juxtaposition with an adjacent segment of the same branch portion and is connected by a respective retainer member to that of the neck portions that connects the adjacent segment with the next one.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ribbon assembly having a decorative ribbon formed on a support member wherein an elastic member having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition extends between a piece of material and the support member for substantially automatically forming the decorative ribbon.

Abstract: A device for forming bows from a ribbon which includes a base plate and a pair of uprights mounted on the base plate. One of the uprights is resiliently biased toward the other upright for grippingly engaging portions of the ribbon inserted therebetween to hold bow loops formed from the ribbon in place while forming the bow. A tie wire is placed between the uprights for securing the portions of the bow loops retained between the uprights before removing the assembled bow loops. The uprights have opposed narrow edges to effectively grip the ribbon positioned therebetween. In one embodiment of the invention, the uprights include spaced upright plates to receive the tie wire and a forming arm which moves the portions of the bow loops between the uprights toward the base plate.

Abstract: A decorative element is held in a predetermined orientation on and relative to a bow by surrounding loops formed by pulling a drawstring relative to ribbons. The decorative element customizes the pull bow.

Abstract: A self-forming self-adhering pull bow having a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on facing sides of the drawstrings. After the bow is formed, the drawstrings are separated to enable the pressure sensitive adhesive coated sides of the drawstrings to be applied to the object to adhere the bow to the object.

Abstract: A bow making apparatus (10) for receiving and maintaining the disposition of bow fabricating material during the making of a decorative bow. The bow making apparatus (10) includes a base member (12) defining an upper work surface (14) for supporting bow fabricating material (28) during the bow making operation. The apparatus (10) also includes first, second and third retainer members (22, 24,25) extending upwardly from the upper work surface (14) of the base member (12) for releasably receiving and maintaining the position of gathered sections of bow fabricating material (28).

Abstract: A preformed self-adhering bow having a preformed bow member and at least one application band attached to the bow member. The at least one application band includes a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering the bow to an object.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ribbon assembly having a decorative ribbon formed on a support member wherein an elastic member having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition extends between a piece of material and the support member for substantially automatically forming the decorative ribbon.

Abstract: A three-dimensional, curled decorative bow has curls arranged in a bow-like pattern. Each curl is formed of a laminate of two ribbons, one being elastic. The curl may be straightened and shipped in a flattened package.

Abstract: An ornamental tape or ribbon having a base portion; a plurality of spindle-shaped tape portions extending from at least one side of the base portion; a plurality of suspended tape portions vertically extending from one of an upper and a lower side of the base portion; and a fastening tape portion vertically extending from another of an upper side and a lower side of the base portion across the base portion and having a tab for engagement in a slot where the vertically extending tape portions join the base portion.

Abstract: A form for making decorative ribbon bows. The form includes a circular body having a central aperture surrounded by a series of peripheral openings. The peripheral openings are preferably tapered so that they are narrower adjacent the central aperture and wider adjacent the perimeter of the body. A loop of bow material is inserted into each peripheral opening to form the bow. Each peripheral opening may accommodate one or more loops of bow material. The form may separately or simultaneously accommodate different bow materials having different sizes and colors. When the bow is completed, the form remains a permanent part of the bow. The bow may be disassembled so that the form and bow material may be reused.

Abstract: A dowel board bow folding device comprising: a base board formed in a planar generally rectangular configuration, the upper surface of the board having a plurality of bore holes, a large central bore hole being positioned adjacent to a side edge of the board, the board having a plurality of bore holes positioned at either side of the central bore, each set of bore holes being positioned in an angled orientation away from the central bore hole; and a plurality of generally cylindrical shaped dowels, the dowels including a central dowel having a larger diameter than the plurality of side dowels, the central dowel adapted to be positioned in the central bore hole of the base board, the side dowels being of equal size, each side dowel adapted to be positioned in a side bore hole in the operative orientation.

Abstract: A ribbon comprises a pair of facing strips and at least one string disposed between both the strips. Both the strips and the string are joined together at their one ends, and both the strips are joined to each other at a plurality of points on each of a plurality of lines spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction so that both the strips can be moved relative to the string in their longitudinal direction. Each strip has at least one slit extending in the longitudinal direction either between a joint in one end of the strip and a line adjacent thereto or between two lines adjacent to each other. A plurality of pairs of facing strips similarly joined by a plurality of lines spaced apart from each other in their longitudinal direction are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a prefabricated bow product comprising at least one strip, which is formed with notches defining a plurality of loop-forming portions and optionally an end portion, and at least one tape, which extends beside the strip or between two such strips. Adjacent to the notches the at least one strip and the tape are loosely held together by a substantially annular clip. If two of such strips are provided, the strips and the tape are firmly joined at the end portion. To accomplish the object and to provide a prefabricated bow product which is friendly to the environment and yet has the properties required for a prefabricated bow product, two of the strips may be provided, which are parallel to each other, and at least such strips consist of paper and are joined in the end portion to the at least one tape by at least one clip.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: A self-forming self-adhering pull bow having a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on facing sides of the drawstrings. After the bow is formed, the drawstrings are separated to enable the pressure sensitive adhesive coated sides of the drawstrings to be applied to the object to adhere the bow to the object.

Abstract: A device for making decorative ribbon bows comprises an adjustable quadrilateral frame structure formed of four individual elongated planar members which are pivotally attached to one another. First and second elongated planar members form opposite sides of the quadrilateral frame structure, each formed with an elongated slot extending longitudinally through the member. A third elongated planar member contains pivotal connections at opposite ends thereof for pivotally attaching to the elongated slots of the first and second elongated planar members. A fourth elongated planar member contains pivotal connections at opposite ends thereof for attaching to said first and second elongated planar members at points separate from said slots. The third and fourth elongated planar members further include arrays of spaced upstanding rod elements for passage of ribbon material between them.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: A bow making machine includes a magnetized anvil fixed to a base between four upwardly extending, channel-forming posts. The magnetized anvil holds a barrette in place within the channel defined by the posts, and loops of bow-forming ribbon material are placed over the barrette such that a central portion of the ribbon material is also situated between the posts. A ribbon/staple holder is placed over the central portion of the ribbon material to sandwich the barrette and the ribbon material between the ribbon/staple holder and the anvil. A staple is placed within the ribbon/staple holder, and then a punch assembly is pivoted into place to align a punch mechanism with the staple. The punch mechanism is depressed to force the ends of the staple into engagement with the anvil, which has the effect of binding the sandwiched central portion of the ribbon material and the underlying barrette together.

Abstract: A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the stretched condition, the strip of material extends in a substantially straight line. In the unstretched condition, each segment of the strip of material is formed into a curved segment for making a ruffle or bow.The present invention also contemplates the use of an adhesive or cohesive for holding the strip of material in the form of the bow.

Abstract: A device form made from a thermoplastic material for the making of ribbon bows. The base plate of the device has a set of rods mounted vertically. A second and separate set of rods mounted vertically in a plate (S) is moved under J-Bar to a distance from the rods in the base plate determining the size of the bow. Plate (S) is temporarily held in position by a spring-pressured bearing while the bow is formed.

Abstract: A tassel is formed from a cord which comprises a plurality of twisted ply yarns or strands. A knot is tied in the cord to separate an end portion from a main length of the cord and the end portion is immersed in liquid to cause the yarns or filaments there to untwist and form a loose tuft. This process is advantageously carried out in hot liquid and by using a hot dye bath the dyeing of the tassel and the formation of its tuft are achieved simultaneously.

Abstract: A strip of acetate of a selected length is cut from a ribbon of acetate by a heated cutting wire after the strip has a middle portion clamped between two pairs of fingers. A first outer portion of the strip is then folded beneath the middle portion of the strip at an angle thereto and adjacent thereto after which a second outer portion of the strip is folded at an angle to both the first outer portion and the middle portion and adjacent the first outer portion. The folded portions of the strip are held in the folded relationship as the fingers are advanced to an attaching apparatus at which the portions of the strip are attached to each other to form a bow and to a garment. Activation of the attaching apparatus is prevented if the operator has an extremity disposed in an area where the extremity will be struck by a portion of the attaching apparatus during activation of the attaching apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically forming and tying a decorative bow includes a mechanism for delivering ribbon from a spool and cutting a piece of ribbon therefrom, a transfer mechanism for picking up the ribbon piece and carrying it to a forming station where the ends of the ribbon piece are folded over one another and gathered on the centerline by squeezing the overlapping portions together, and a tying mechanism which delivers a piece of tie wire to the gathered center portion of the bow, wraps it there around, and twists the ends of the tie together to secure the finished bow. An identical pair of folding, gathering and tying mechanisms is served by a centrally positioned ribbon cutting and delivery mechanism, the latter operating on an overhead gantry which simultaneously serves both stations.

Abstract: A three-dimensional, heart-shaped, decorative bow has an elevated circular loop positioned above interconnected ends of a ribbon. The loop is formed by curling the ribbon in opposite directions, and is maintained in shape and in position by mutually interlocking slits formed in the ribbon.

Abstract: A handle member mounts a first blade member therewithin, with the first blade member including a forward shank portion to include a serrated blade edge spaced from and parallel a rear blade edge. A pivotally mounted stripper blade is in contiguous and pivotal relationship relative to a top surface of the first blade member to capture a ribbon web therebetween from a ribbon spool to effect stripping of the web from the spool simultaneously, with effecting a curling of the web directed between the stripper blade and the serrated blade edge.

Abstract: Ornamental device having compartments formed of net-like foraminous material and containing sparkle elements which are larger than the openings in the material, but having appendages whose outer ends are smaller than the openings so as to engage therein to inhibit movement of the sparkle elements within the compartments.

Abstract: A tie assembly for use in joining ornament elements to form an ornament. The tie assembly comprises a strip of material whose first and second ends have been folded over and placed in abutting dove-tail relationship. A tie element is joined to and along the length of the first and second ends of the folded strip and has third and fourth ends which extend beyond this length and can be used to fix the tie assembly and the ornament elements together.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a semifinished material prepares such material for the subsequent production of a flower-like or petal-like decoration. For this purpose an initially flat band ribbon or tape material, that is sufficiently flexible for the subsequent folding to form pleat-like folds, is provided in its lengthwise direction with at least one drawstring which itself is also sufficiently flexible. The drawstring is secured at spaced intervals to the flat material, so that the drawstring is free from the flat material outside the securing points or areas. In these free intervals or spacings the drawstring is not covered by the flat material such as a flexible ribbon. At least one longitudinal edge of the flat material is provided with a non-linear contour which subsequently helps forming a flower or petal-like appearance.

Abstract: A method of forming ornament elements in which a piece of material has its lateral ends folded over to form a tube of material and the tube is cut at positions along and transverse to the tube axis to form loop elements. Each loop element is then creased or folded to provide an ornament element.

Abstract: An improvement in a decoration consisted of a belt shaped strip with plural segments longitudinally interconnected both edges of which segments are rounded out in substantially in symmetry and a looped elastic string folded and passed through plural holes provided on suitable positions of the belt shaped strip, the improvement comprising a decorative configuration provided on one end segment alone and consisted of at least two decorative pieces, said decorative configuration being formed only on one side of the segment with respect to the longitudinal axis of the belt-shaped strip.

Abstract: A longitudinally extending decorative flexible ribbon having opposite side edges and a central longitudinal axis is provided with a plurality of cutouts within opposite side edges of the ribbon at longitudinally spaced positions forming narrow necks joining uncut portions of the ribbon, intermediate of the cutouts. A longitudinally extending drawstring fixed at one end to an end of the longitudinally extending decorative flexible ribbon extends along the ribbon and is positioned in alignment with said neck at each longitudinally spaced position. A retainer encircles each neck and the drawstring at each longitudinally spaced position such that the drawstring runs freely through the retainers.

Abstract: An adornment ribbon bow is held or arrested at a bunch point of the looped or bowed ribbon by a three element, resilient tie that is both decorative and functional. The resilient tie is made from a length of non-resilient ribbon in which is tied a collapse resistant, pyramid shaped knot. The collapse resistance in the knot is translated into a resilience in the tie. The pyramid shape and internal structure of the knot generates a resistance to a collapsing force applied to the knot while the pyramid shape of the knot becomes a decorative part of the adornment ribbon bow.

Abstract: A fixture and method for center-loop bow making is provided. The fixture is made of a one-piece resilient material such as a flat piece of neoprene, and includes two lobes which form a necked inlet which leads into an enlarged pocket. The necked inlet releasably retains ribbon placed therethrough into the pocket and is aided by the frictional characteristics of the fixture material and the expanding ribbon material. The lobes are designed to permit a center-loop to be formed over the center of the bow and also to facilitate tying of the bow around the ribbon held in the enlarged pocket. The lobes resiliently bend out of the way to release the ribbon held in the pocket after the bow is made. The method includes forming the bow from ribbon in the fixture and looping the last portion of the ribbon over the center of the bow to form a center-loop which covers the center of the bow. The method also includes bending the lobes of the fixture out of the way to release the bow formed therein.

Abstract: Apparatus for making decorative bows from lengths of ribbon wherein the apparatus ribbon is fed and wrapped into a plurality of loops which are punched at the center, trimmed to make one or more integral tails and stapled to a card.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing an ornament for gift wrapping purposes and the like. The ornament has a basic member with a plurality of radially disposed conical elements, and these basic members may be combined to produce spheroidal or hemispheroidal ornaments having a plurality of radial cones or spikes. In the method, a flat circular blank is formed with a plurality of radially disposed leaves. The leaves are wrapped around a conical form and adhesively secured to form one of the basic members. The apparatus includes a winder for wrapping the leaves around the conical form and positioning means for holding the blank and locating each leaf on the form to be wrapped into a conical element by the winder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing an ornament for gift wrapping purposes and the like. The ornament has a basic member with a plurality of radially disposed conical elements, and these basic members may be combined to produce spheroidal or hemispheroidal ornaments having a plurality of radial cones or spikes. In the method, a flat circular blank is formed with a plurality of radially disposed leaves. The leaves are wrapped around a conical form and adhesively secured to form one of the basic members. The apparatus includes a winder for wrapping the leaves around the conical form and positioning means for holding the blank and locating each leaf on the form to be wrapped into a conical element by the winder.

Abstract: An artificial-flower-forming ribbon comprises a pair of strips overlapping each other, and at least one string placed between and along both strips. Both strips are joined together at a plurality of joint portions placed at opposite sides of the string and also on a plurality of lines spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of both strings. The string is joined at its one end to one ends of both strips. A pair of adjoining lines are parallel to two equilateral sides of an isosceles triangle where a segment parallel to a longitudinal center line of both strips is defined as the base. Both strips have a pair of notches provided at opposite sides of each line to be respectively open to opposite side edges of both strips, and substantially confronting each other in the transverse direction of both strips.

Abstract: A decorative ribbon is disclosed having a web portion comprising two flexible wires enclosed within its crimped hemmed edges. The flexible wires allow the substantially flat decorative ribbon to be formed into numerous shapes for numerous decorative purposes and also serve to lend structure and rigidity to an otherwise unsupported material. The crimped edges also aid in the forming of various shapes, and create random patterned wrinkles in the web which augment the appearance of the ribbon.

Abstract: A decorative bow and method of making the same wherein the bow is formed from one or more continuous lengths of ribbon that in manufacturing is trimmed, folded, punched, and stapled to a card with the trailing edges cut and which upon fanning forms a bow having one or more integral legs that make up the tail.

Abstract: A nested stack of pre-formed decorative bows are compactly packed and dispensed therefrom. Each bow has a plurality of curled free ribbon ends emanating from a central region. The curled ends of the bows engage and envelop one another, thereby minimizing "dead" space.

Abstract: A decorative ornament and the method of making the decorative ornament are disclosed. The ornament is made by twisting and coiling a loop of sheet material. Next, the coiled loop of sheet material is stapled at its center to a backing sheet. The ends of the loops are cut and trimmed, forming a number of radially extending leaves in a hemispherical shape.

Abstract: A ribbon bow made from nested strips of material having natural curls along the edges thereof folded back and crimped using another strip to form the bow. The method is to nest one or more such strips and then fold them followed by crimping to form the bow.

Abstract: A decorative multi-loop device is provided which is formed from at least one blank of foldable sheet material. The blank includes a central section and a plurality of loop-forming segments extending laterally outwardly from the central section. A loop-retaining unit cooperates with the central section and distal end portions of the segments to retain each segment in a loop configuration.

Abstract: A machine for producing pompons in which an indefinite length of thin plastic tape 9 is ripped into a plurality of strips of constant width, the strips are cut off to a predetermined length, and the cut strips are bundled at their central areas. The machine includes a shaft 7 for rotatably supporting a tape roll 11 wound about a core 10, a ripping device 4 for ripping the tape into strips, and a reel 5 about which the strips are wound mounted on a common framework 1. The ripping device has a plurality of equally spaced cutters 34. The outer periphery of the reel is provided with at least two recesses 48 through one of which a string 54 is passed to bundle the strips and through the other of which a knife or scissors for removing the strips from the reel is passed.

Abstract: A decorative device simulating a complex decorative bow know in ribbon includes a base member and individual pieces which may be bent into a loop configuration, with each of the loop-configured pieces attached to the base member by corner portions which extend through slits defined in the base member. The slits are preferably of two-legged "V" configuration in order to grip the loop members resiliently, and adhesive material may be used to hold the loop members in an arcuate loop configuration. Adhesive material may also be used, together with or instead of the slits, to attach the loop members to the base member. The bow may be made in large or small sizes and may be made in a form suitable for outdoor use at a modest cost. The decorative bow, in a preferred embodiment, may be disassembled and stored flat as a set of parts.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for producing an ornament for gift wrapping purposes and the like. The ornament has a basic member with a plurality of radially disposed conical elements, and these basic members may be combined to produce spheroidal or hemispheroidal ornaments having a plurality of radial cones or spikes. In the method, a flat circular blank is formed with a plurality of radially disposed leaves. The leaves are wrapped around a conical form and adhesively secured to form one of the basic members. The apparatus includes a winder for wrapping the leaves around the conical form and positioning means for holding the blank and locating each leaf on the form to be wrapped into a conical element by the winder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing gift wrap ornaments of the type having a plurality of radiating conical points. The ornament is produced by cutting from a continuous strip of flexible material, a continuous strip of longitudinally spaced-apart blanks, each blank having transversely opposed petals and a central portion therebetween. The petals are formed into cones to produce a string of elements having opposed cones. These elements are separated, a plurality of them are stacked in a circular arrangement and the central portions of the elements are compressed and stapled together to form the ornament.