Abstract: A visual display device creating various visual and audible effects from the motion of light particulate matter, such as beads of expanded polystyrene, comprising a chamber through which a stream of air flow is configured to agitate, fluidize, suspend, or float at least some of the beads. The device also includes a bead transport control subsystem to control the flow of some beads through a conduit from one region of a chamber in the device to another different region in the chamber of the visual display device. The bead transport control subsystem comprises the conduit and a second stream of airflow into or out of a portion of the conduit through a screened opening to prevent or create fluid-like flow of the beads through the conduit that is controlled at least partially independently from the first stream of airflow.

Abstract: A living art article incorporates traditional art elements and also incorporates a living element in the form of a living plant, including cut flowers, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus for dropping multiple objects into a visual field to create imagery including hollow ducts for conveying the objects to the visual field and computer-controlled gating devices for releasing the objects at desire times and sequences to produce the imagery.

Abstract: An articulated ring set includes a plurality of concentric rings connected by axles having axes of rotation that are perpendicular to the axes of symmetry of the rings. The axles are angularly offset from one another such that they are non-orthogonal and non-parallel to one another. In an embodiment, some of the rings define a race and the axles coupling the rings to other rings of the pluralit of concentric rings are slidable within the race. First and second coils may be positioned within an innermost ring and coupled to a circuit that senses current in one coil and, in response, induces a current in the other coil. Magnets in one or more other rings both induce current in the coils and are accelerated by current in the coils.

Abstract: An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card.

Abstract: A top for a table, desk, counter or the like includes a watertight tank with a clear top surface. A mirror or other surface having dimensions less than the outer dimensions of the tank is positioned in the tank below the top. The tank is filled with a liquid to a level below the mirror such that air remains in the space between the top surface and the surface to the mirror. A pump discharges the liquid through tubes positioned around the perimeter of the tank in the space between the top surface and the surface of the mirror, causing bubbles to form and circulate in the space.

Abstract: A keepsake display device stores and displays a printed ultrasound image, and includes a substantially transparent convex hollow first member with a substantially closed smooth outer surface, a second member coupled to the first member to define a substantially closed outer surface for the device, and a display element adapted to receive the printed ultrasound image and display it through the outer surface of the first member. The first and second members can be shaped to mimic a pregnant belly and a woman's buttocks, together representing the midsection of a pregnant woman. A kit includes the display device plus one or more of a lamination member, a real or plastic birthstone or a set of real or plastic birthstones, a template useful for cutting the ultrasound image, and glue. An assembly includes the display device and a figurine such a stork which can hold the display device from its beak.

Abstract: A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

Abstract: Three-dimensional lightweight foam greeting cards are described herein having a foam body with a perimeter wall that extends between two spaced apart parallel pieces of planar sheet material such as heavy gauge paper, cardboard, or other such material. The greeting cards have a partially hollowed foam body or one or more cavities in the foam body concealed in the front and back by the planar sheet material which may be pre-cut in the shape of the foam body are decorated consistent with the design of the foam body. The cavities in the foam body may contain various electronic components that enable the greeting card to produce sound, record and playback a personalized message, trigger light activation, trigger the movement of moveable parts, display digital video, photographs or slideshows, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present document describes an entertainment device including one or more mini-crafts provided in a fluid medium within the sides of an electromagnetic frame. Each mini-craft includes a magnet and has a different cutoff frequency. Motion of the mini-crafts may be controlled by a user using a controller such as joystick, remote control etc. A processor computes, based on the multidirectional navigation signals received from the controller, electromagnetic signals for each coil in the electromagnetic frame. The electromagnetic signals are amplified and sent to the coils to generate superimposed rotating magnetic fields which cause the mini-crafts to rotate separately within the electromagnetic frame, each mini-craft following a distinct magnetic field with a frequency that is lower than its cutoff frequency.

Abstract: A flowing sand picture flowing sand picture includes a transparent, flat box-like picture frame holding therein a fluid, multiple heavy granular materials and multiple lightweight granular materials. Each heavy granular material has a specific gravity higher than the fluid and each lightweight granular material has a specific gravity lower than the fluid. When the transparent, flat box-like picture frame is turned upside down, the granular materials float up and down through one another, showing a picture of dynamic variation.

Abstract: A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

Abstract: A flowing water display including a transparent upright backwall panel covering a graphic art sheet and water sprayed from a spray tube against a forward surface of the panel to cause a down flow of water thereover, with an open topped reservoir tank disposed beneath the panel to collect said water down flow, which is recirculated by a pump drawing water out of the reservoir tank and pumping water back into the spray tube. A pair of removable side channels and top channel frame the graphic art image and conceal the spray tube and plumbing connection to the pump. The components of a wall mounted version allow separate mounting to make a wall mount easier for large size displays.

Abstract: A display apparatus (20) includes a blower (44) which provides a pressurized flow of air to lower air inlet openings of tubular nozzles (35) which protrude upwardly from a collection platform (21) to thus propel lightweight beads (56) from an upper bead discharge opening of a bore (41) through each nozzle into arc-shaped trajectories which simulate flowing water. Each nozzle (35) has a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart openings (58) through the cylindrical wall (57) of the nozzle, adjacent to the platform, for drawing into the bore of the nozzle by a venturi effect beads (56) which have fallen onto the platform. One or more illumination sources (63) spaced radially apart from the nozzles (35) illuminate the airborne beads (56).

Abstract: A sand-flowing picture device includes a transparent, flat and sealed container, a fluid, first sand particulates with a specific gravity higher than the fluid and second sand particulates with a specific gravity lower than the fluid. The second sand particulates with a predetermined quantity fewer than the first sand particulates so as to provide slots which the first sand particulates can pass through gradually downwardly when the first sand particulates fall on and along a layer formed by the second sand particulates that rise upon inversion of the container in a vertical position. The container is substantially bubble-free. Therefore, the device can show a sand picture of dynamic variation and form a new and different decorative pattern.

Abstract: A circulating fluid amusement device is provided having a transparent globe stirred using a stirring motor, and preferably a magnetically coupled stirring system, which also includes LED lighting, in order that the circulating fluid amusement device can also act as a nightlight. The globe is removable from the base, and can be replaced with other globes, to create different effects. Additionally, the circulating fluid amusement device of the present invention is preferably provided in a packaging system which allows the circulating fluid amusement device to be tested and/or its functionality demonstrated without having to remove it from its shipping packaging.

Abstract: A stereopsis LED aqua-lamp photo frame assembly includes a base inside which an impedance heating type resistor that generates heat and an LED component that emits light are mounted. The base supports an aqua-lamp photo frame that has front and rear surfaces respectively forming front-side and rear-side recessed chambers. One of the recessed chambers receives and holds therein a photo or a picture. The aqua-lamp photo frame forms therein a flow channel at a portion thereof corresponding to the two recessed chambers, whereby the heat generated by the resistor causes a low boiling point flowable medium contained in the aqua-lamp photo frame to flow and with the brilliant lighting provided by the LED component, spangles contained in the flowable medium can entrain the flowing medium to pass through the flow channel, serving as embellishment of the photo or picture, thereby enhancing a stereopsis effect of the photo frame.

Abstract: A flowing sand picture flowing sand picture includes a transparent, flat box-like picture frame holding therein a fluid, multiple heavy granular materials and multiple lightweight granular materials. Each heavy granular material has a specific gravity higher than the fluid and each lightweight granular material has a specific gravity lower than the fluid. When the transparent, flat box-like picture frame is turned upside down, the granular materials float up and down through one another, showing a picture of dynamic variation.

Abstract: A dioramic apparatus includes a vessel having an inferior portion and a superior portion. The vessel includes a shell and defines an interior space. The interior space is partially filled by a liquid medium. At least one dioramic scene is disposed in the interior space. A reservoir is in fluid communication with the interior space. The reservoir includes a flow plate defining at least one liquid intake and at least one liquid output port. The at least one liquid intake is configured and arranged for receiving at least a portion of the liquid medium from the interior space when the dioramic apparatus is at least partially inverted. The at least one liquid output port is configured and arranged to output at least a portion of the liquid medium from the reservoir when the vessel is placed in an upright position.

Abstract: A flowing sand picture flowing sand picture includes a transparent, flat box-like picture frame holding therein a fluid, multiple heavy granular materials and multiple lightweight granular materials. Each heavy granular material has a specific gravity higher than the fluid and each lightweight granular material has a specific gravity lower than the fluid. When the transparent, flat box-like picture frame is turned upside down, the granular materials float up and down through one another, showing a picture of dynamic variation.

Abstract: An optical illusion device such as a drinking glass/cup for providing a multi-dimensional visual display. The device includes a body with tubular sidewalls extending from an opening at a first end to an opening at a second end. A base assembly is provided at the second end. The base assembly includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a sidewall that together form or define an inner chamber. A visual display assembly is provided with a mirror element with a convex reflective surface or mirror positioned within the chamber with the reflective surface facing the top wall of the base assembly. A primary image element is provided proximate to the reflective surface such that the primary image and mirror element can be observed via the opening in the body. A framing element is included proximate to the top wall of the base assembly including background images facing the reflective surface.

Abstract: A lighting device. The lighting device includes a base portion, a diffuser portion having a wall defining an inner cavity, wherein the wall includes a plurality of colors, the plurality of colors defining a color pattern, and a light source for illuminating the diffuser portion.

Abstract: An automatic rotating decoration includes a rotating body, a support, a driving device connecting the support, and a transmission member connecting the driving device and the rotating body. The support, the driving device and the transmission member all are received in the rotating body. An opening is defined in the rotating body. The support is exposed to the opening. The driving device includes a driving body and an output shaft extending from the driving body. The driving body includes a motor body and a battery seat electrically connecting the motor body. The automatic rotating decoration of the present invention may automatically rotate around the support on another object without additional housing thereby simplifying the structure of the automatic rotating decoration, increasing fun of the automatic rotating decoration and facilitating the handling.

Abstract: A system is provided for representing an autonomous entity, which may be a winged entity. In a particular embodiment, the system includes a vessel having an interior that is viewable from outside the vessel. The system further includes a rotational drive system, a flexible shaft connected to the rotational drive system for rotation by the rotational drive system, and a display object positioned in the interior of the vessel and connected to the flexible shaft at a position that is spaced from the rotational drive system. In a particular embodiment, the display object has a plurality of wings, including a first wing and a second wing that is generally opposed to the first wing. Rotation of the flexible shaft causes the display object to move within the vessel.

Abstract: A carrier and protective case are particularly useful for storing and viewing large format documents, which can be spooled together or inserted in a series of spooled transparent sleeves. The web like spools is stored on two spaced apart rollers that are in rotary engagement with opposing halves of the case, and nested within the case or a frame when the opposing halves are folded together.

Abstract: A point of sale display combines clear shelves with a visually attractive and attention holding liquid motion lamp background. The liquid motion lamp combines motion to attract the attention of shoppers with an ever changing display of color and light to hold the shopper's attention. The rising and descending patterns are unique and random and thereby hold the shopper's attention for long periods of time obtaining valuable exposure of products displayed on the shelves.

Abstract: A decorative water ball base seat is disclosed. The water ball is provided with a holding face provided with a slot corresponding to the number deformable rubber body of the water ball, for the fastening of the deformable rubber body characterized in that the deformable rubber body are made from rubber material and are provided with an engaging top edge to urge and to be fastened at the interior of the protruded edge of the engaging slot to provide compression resistant and sealing ability, and the interior of the rubber body is an integrally formed compressed section, thereby the compressed section absorbs or resist the pressure increase/decrease of the liquid contained in the water ball.

Abstract: The musical water tank contains, from top to bottom, a tank filled with different fluids, a nozzle member, a washer, a partitioning platform having physically insulated top and bottom halves, and a base having musical sound and light generation mechanism. A pump member and a driving member are aligned and positioned in the top and bottom halves of the partitioning platform, respectively. A motor of the driving member spins a first disc which indirectly and magnetically engages a second disc on an axle of the pump member to spin. The axle of the pump member drives a vane wheel to pump fluid upward into the nozzle member. The fluid is then ejected out of a number of nozzles of the nozzle member into the tank to create visually appealing streams and bubbles, accompanied by the musical sound the lighting effects from the base.

Abstract: A picture frame which contains a base member and a frame member that is pervious to light. The base member has a top opening exposing an internal space inside. A driving motor and at least a light generating element are housed inside the internal space of the base member. The frame member has a channel circling a window area which is filled with a fluid dispersed with spangles. The driving motor turns a magnetic element, which in turn drives a magnetically driven element with vanes inside the channel. The vanes propel the fluid and the spangles in the fluid to circle along the channel. The floating and moving spangles around the photo or picture in the window area, together with the light produced by the light generating element, therefore produce an appealing visual effect.

Abstract: A decorative display which has mainly a support base, a decorative base, a stopper, a transparent housing, a power source, at least a first magnet, and at least a second magnet, in which the stopper without a central hole is provided. Furthermore, at least a first magnet is provided under the stopper and at least a second magnet is provided over the stopper.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a decorative card. The decorative card includes a vessel having at least a portion which is transparent, the vessel holding a liquid having particles contained therein. The decorative card also includes a back panel having an image provided on an inside surface thereof, wherein the back panel is positioned such that the image is visible through the portion of the vessel which is transparent.

Abstract: A decorative device enabling ornaments to revolve on a rotary screen inside a crystal ball amidst fluttering, shiny disc snowflakes, which uses a device structured from a motor mechanism, a gear mechanism, a rotary screen mechanism and a crystal ball so that when a motor drives and rotates transmission gears of the gear mechanism, apart from using mutually repelling of two double-sided magnets to drive and rotate a magnet impeller wheel, and thereby cause whirling of water and fluttering of shiny disc snowflakes within the crystal ball, moreover, a main transmission shaft is also driven, thereby driving and causing a PVC (polyvinyl chloride) rotary screen to revolve.

Abstract: A snow globe comprises a holder and a photo frame. The holder comprises a globe, a stand and a base. The globe is transparent and comprises a slot, a frame mount and decoration comprising particles. The frame mount is mounted in the globe and the slot is formed through an outer surface of the globe. The photo frame is mounted slidably in the globe, on the frame mount and has a openable backing and a window. Therefore, the snow globe provides visual entertainment while being personalized to increase sentiments of gifts or souvenirs.

Abstract: Diorama balls contain a liquid and fine particles not individually visible to the unaided eye. The fine particles exert a “fog-like” effect particularly suitable for marine and aero dioramas.

Abstract: The present invention represents a breakthrough in advertisement tools. The liquid sign uses a system of chambers and electrically powered pumps to produce a dynamic and visually appealing advertising sign. The advertising sign of the invention uses a liquid in motion contained in a front chamber of the sign to highlight the color and other visual characteristics of a beverage or any liquid product being advertised. The liquid in motion highlights and showcases any given characteristic of a product being advertised, including bubble or foam producing capacity, color, brightness, or a logo or symbol placed on the background of the liquid in motion. It also provides for a visually attractive, electrically or battery powered and affordable advertising tool which can be used indoors or outdoors in many different settings.

Abstract: A pneumatic sculpture 10 includes a display tube 30 having a first end 40 and a second end 50. The pneumatic sculpture 10 also includes one or more projectiles 20 contained within the display tube 30. The projectile 20 is capable of being propelled through the display tube 30 from a location proximate to the first end 40 to a location proximate to the second end 50, and thereafter from a location proximate to the second end 50 to a location proximate to the first end 40, thereby traveling in one direction or in both directions. Lastly, the pneumatic sculpture 10 includes a pneumatic means 60 coupled to the first and second ends 40, 50 of the display tube 30 for controlling the speed and direction of the projectile 20 through the display tube 30.

Abstract: A lighted display having a constantly changing image comprises a transparent container holding an aqueous suspension of delaminate vermiculite. A light source is positioned at a first surface of the container so that the light shines through the container and the liquid suspension within the container. First and second polarizer films are placed on opposites of the container with the first polarizer film being located between the light source and the liquid suspension and the second polarizer film being located between the liquid suspension and the observer with the films oriented so that the two axis of orientation are not parallel to each other. Transmitted, polarized light passes through and is modified by the plate-like particles in the suspension and is observed as an image generated by the display. Stirring means are also provided so the aqueous suspension is constantly in motion.

Abstract: Special effects containers that include a special effects substance are provided in, for example, greeting cards, gift bags, photo albums, postcards. This substance may comprise particles (e.g., a glitter or confetti) and a liquid (e.g., water) such that when the special effects container is shaken, a visual effect is produced. One type of visual effect produced is similar to that of a snow globe. For example, pieces of a polymer confetti, each having the shape of a snowflake, may be included in a special effects container with a liquid. Such confetti may have a negative buoyancy with respect to the liquid such that after the special effects container is shaken, the pieces of confetti sink. The rate of descent/ascent of the container particles can be configured by changing the specific weight of the liquid or particles.

Abstract: A liquid-filled display device includes a hollow member mounted on a transparent top end wall of a hollow base and confining a water-tight inner space filled with a liquid body, and a display unit mounted on the top end wall and having a top wall and two transparent sidewalls connected to the hollow member. The sidewalls and the top wall cooperate with the hollow member and the top end wall to confine a display space. At least one of the sidewalls is provided with an advertisement. An air pump unit is mounted in the base, and is operable so as to supply fine air bubbles into the liquid body through a diffuser set mounted within the inner space. A lamp unit mounted in the base beneath the hollow member is operable so as to radiate colored light that penetrates through the top end wall into the inner space.

Abstract: A decorative cyclone globe has a driving assembly, a spherical shell, a central decoration and multiple flying objects. The driving assembly has a pedestal, a motor and a blower. The pedestal has a base, a base bracket mounted on the base, a mounting ring mounted on the base bracket and a mounting dish mounted on the mounting ring. The motor is mounted in the mounting dish. The blower is mounted on and driven by the motor. The spherical shell is transparent and has an open bottom mounted on the mounting ring. The central decoration is mounted on the mounting dish in the spherical shell. The flying objects are in the spherical shell are blown around inside the spherical shell when the blower generates a swirling wind inside the spherical shell to show a dynamic effect.

Abstract: A water flow simulation system for audio and visual illusion has an inner conduit and an outer conduit spaced apart to define a flow channel therebetween. A blower directs a flow of air through the inner conduit from one end to an opposite end where at least some of the air exits and is redirected through the flow channel and back to the blower. The conduits are formed of clear plastic and a light source is positioned to light up a plurality of objects floating in the airflow to produce a visual effect of moving water. A sound source operates concurrently with the blower to produce a sound reminiscent of rippling water. The light source can change colors and strobe to enhance the visible image. A lenticular lens on an inner surface of the outer conduit also enhances the image.

Abstract: A decorative container assembly includes a container and a cap is removably connected to either one of two ends of the container. The cap has an enclosed space defined therein and a combination liquid is received in the enclosed space. The combination liquid includes a first liquid, a second liquid and decoration pieces. The two respective specific weights of the first and second liquids are different so that when the container is filed with a third liquid which transfers its temperature to the combination liquid and the decoration pieces are movable in the combination liquid.

Abstract: An ornamental water ball rendering continuous animation visual effect, including a reflection device having plural lenses, the reflection device is provided to an ornament support platform in the water ball; continuous animation adhesive stickers, in an amount equal to that of the lenses, applied to the water ball inner layer or outer layer at locations corresponding to where the reflection device is provided, whereby when the ornament support platform rotates simultaneously with the water ball, all of the adhesive stickers will be reflected by a corresponding lens so as to feature the water ball with continuous animation visual effect.

Abstract: A lighted display having a constantly changing image comprises a transparent container holding an aqueous suspension of delaminate vermiculite. A light source is positioned at a first surface of the container so that the light shines through the container and the liquid suspension within the container. First and second polarizer films are placed on opposites of the container with the first polarizer film being located between the light source and the liquid suspension and the second polarizer film being located between the liquid suspension and the observer with the films oriented so that the two axis of orientation are not parallel to each other. Transmitted, polarized light passes through and is modified by the plate-like particles in the suspension and is observed as an image generated by the display. Stirring means are also provided so the aqueous suspension is constantly in motion.

Abstract: A novelty golf club, such as a putter, having a head and a shaft. The upper end of the shaft has a hollow, tubular grip section below which is a transparent tubular viewing section. Graphics are displayed on the viewing section. The upper section of the shaft is filled with a fluid. A sleeve is reciprocal within the fluid and has a specific gravity less than the fluid so that when the club is inverted the sleeve is located behind the graphics to obscure viewing of the graphics. When the club is inverted to a playing position, the sleeve, due to its buoyancy, will “float” to a position within the grip to allow viewing of the graphics.

Abstract: An improved liquid motion lamp includes a second heat source to reduce warm-up time and a removable base cover to simplify changing a first heat source. The first heat source is preferably a light bulb residing in the base of the lamp, which light bulb provides both heat to cause motion of liquids within the lamp, and light to enhance a viewing effect. The sliding cover is preferably an open ended cylinder which slides upwards to provide access to the light bulb. The liquids comprises a first liquid which is a solid at room temperature and which is preferably paraffin based, and a second liquid which is preferably water. The first liquid may be empirically determined by mixing trial batches of paraffin and chlorinated paraffin to determine the correct ratio for a given lot of paraffins. The first liquid may be prepared, and shipped with the lamp in a solid phase. The second liquid may be added at the lamp's final destination.

Abstract: A promotional display comprising a chamber having front and rear panels with inside and outside surfaces, for containing between expanses of the inside surfaces of the panels a first liquid. At least a portion of the outside surface of the front panel comprises a view surface which allows viewing of liquid flow inside the chamber. A liquid reservoir is positioned adjacent the chamber for containing a second liquid therein, which second liquid contrasts with and is not miscible with the first liquid. A restricted liquid flow path is located between the chamber and the reservoir, which allows flow of the second liquid into the chamber and across at least a portion of the view surface of the chamber.

Abstract: An snow globe assembly includes a base member that is adapted for resting upon a horizontal support surface such as a table. The base member has a bottom wall. The base member has a perimeter wall that extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The base member is substantially hollow. A globe member is substantially transparent. The globe member has a perimeter wall that defines an interior space. The globe member is mounted on the base member. The globe member is substantially filled with a liquid media. A quantity of particulate material is temporarily suspendable in the liquid media for simulating snow fall within the globe member. A motor assembly is positioned in the base member. A rotating member is operationally coupled to the motor assembly for causing turbulence in the liquid media for perpetuating a simulated snow fall while the rotating member is rotated.

Abstract: An amusement and entertainment device for pets, particularly felines. The device has a weighted base with a curved outer surface. A fan within the base directs a flow of air into a transparent viewing chamber which contains one or more flying particles which have the appearance of flying insects will dart and fly about in the chamber. The particles may be luminescent to glow in the dark. The device will appeal to the animal's stalking instincts and will return to an upright position when pawed or struck.

Abstract: An ornament hanger has a main piece in the form of a star or other decorative shape to which a pair of oppositely directed hooks are rotatably mounted so as to be detachable. An upper hook supports the hanger and a bottom hook supports another ornament. A series of ornament hangers can be used to secure string ornaments on a Christmas tree. The hanger can be used by itself as an ornament by detaching one hook.