Abstract: An optical plastic laminated sheet excellent in heat resistance and transparency is disclosed, which comprises a laminate of at one first layer of an optically transparent polymer and a second layer of an optically transparent polymer having a lower glass transition temperature than that of the first layer polymer.The laminated sheet possesses excellent impact strength and rigidity as well as excellent optical properties and is useful as a substance in the field of photoelectronics.

Abstract: A liquid crystal gel containing liquid crystal molecules and a gelling agent. The liquid crystal gel exhibits substantially no fluidity. Also provided are a gelling agent, particularly, 1,2-bis-(11-(4-cyanobiphenyl-4'-oxo)undecylcarbonylamino)cyclohexane, which is capable of easily producing the liquid crystal gel; a liquid crystal device made from the liquid crystal gel with substantially no fluidity; and a process for fabricating a liquid crystal device capable of providing this liquid crystal device rapidly in a simple manner.

Abstract: A functional tablecloth assembly includes a tablecloth, placement indicators and holder elements. The tablecloth covers a table. The placement indicators are attached to the tablecloth for guiding placement of place-setting items on the tablecloth. The holder elements are attached to the tablecloth for retaining the place-setting items thereon. The placement indicators includes ruffle attached to the tablecloth. The holder elements are loops and/or pockets made by attaching patches of material on the tablecloth.

Abstract: A decoration for a tree and method of decorating a tree includes figurines, an elongate decorative flexible member arranged between the figurines and an elongate spacer attached to a tree for spacing the figurines from the tree, thereby providing the appearance that the figurines are decorating the tree with the decorative member.

Abstract: A three-dimensional visual artistic work comprising a skeletal fiber glass fabric; a first resin coating applied substantially evenly on the skeletal fiber glass fabric and cured to create a skeletal frame having two opposed substantially smooth surfaces; at least one first additional colored resin coating applied to the skeletal frame over only a portion of the skeletal frame and cured to create a portion of the three-dimensional visual artistic work; and at least one second additional colored resin coating applied to the skeletal frame after the first additional colored coating has cured to cover at least in part at least one of the first additional colored resin coating and the skeletal frame and then cured to create a portion of the three-dimensional visual artistic work.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a down feather sheet is described and it comprises forming a sheet of down feathers having been treated whereby to retain a homogeneous form. A binder is associated with the down feathers whereby they are retained together in sheet form. The down feather sheet product is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a taxidermy system and method for recreating the head of an animal species. The taxidermy system comprises a taxidermy form in the shape of the head portion of the animal species, at least one eye socket in the taxidermy form and at least one eye insert to be placed within the at least one eye socket. Each eye insert is formed by a simulated eyeball and a capsule surrounding said eyeball. The capsule is formed from a flexible, shape memory material configured to have details such as representations of muscle, eyebrow, and eyelids.

Abstract: A novelty device (1) is provided for attachment to an article such as an eating utensil. The novelty device (1) has a device body (2) formed of a soft plastics material. The device body (2) has a slot (4) extending within the device body (2). The slot (4) tapers within the device body (2) in order to accommodate different shapes and sizes of article. The device body (2) can be molded as a character.

Abstract: Decorative structures comprising a flexible sheet-like member simulate universal conceptions of the appearance of floating and fixed ghosts. A structure for simulating a universal conception of the appearance of a floating ghost comprises a flexible sheet-like member draped over a support member, such as a balloon, to form a composite structure. The composite structure is suspended from a support structure to simulate the appearance of a floating ghost. A decorative structure for simulating a universal conception of a fixed ghost comprises a support bag member having a filling therein, and a flexible sheet-like member placed over the support bag member and having facial indicia simulating an appearance of a face of a ghost thereon. The free ends of the sheet-like member are secured to the ground at spaced apart positions, to provide a generally inverted conical shape, so that the resultant structure can flutter when subjected to wind or the like.

Abstract: A decorative combination of component bags representing the head, torso, two arms, and two legs of a festive, seasonal, holiday, or non-holiday figure is provided. Each of the bags is comprised of a bag member formed of a flexible waterproof material and has an initially open end. The initially open end is for receiving filler material. A closing means is provided for closing the initially open ends of the component bags. The bags may have fanciful indicia for representing festive, seasonal, holiday, or non-holiday figures. Once assembled, the figure resembles a costumed male or female human, is substantially human-proportioned, and preferably has articulable appendages. The components of the figure may also be supplied in a kit.

Abstract: A replica of a fish or other aquatic animal, capable of placement into indoor and outdoor fish ponds, with or without fountain current flow, with no overhanging or suspension member provided. An aquatic or marine animal replica, and preferably a Koi fish, is supported on an adjustable rod which supportedly communicates with a stand member having a reservoir therein to accept a clear ballasting liquid. The support shaft is telescopically adjustable.

Abstract: A decorated animal having the trunk of said animal simulated by a piece of carpeting folded with the side containing the fibers on the outside of the folded carpet to simulate the trunk of an animal. One or more appendages are attached to the carpeting to represent heads, necks, arms, legs, and tails. And one or more additional appendages are connect to the appendages to simulate ears; manes; eyes; beaks; noses; and heads, when a neck has been attached to the carpet.

Abstract: A printed article such as a book structure or assembly comprising a plurality of pages including printing thereon, each of said pages characterized as having a defined cutout region, said pages joined together at a spine such that the cutout region in each page is in alignment with each other cutout region, said figurine attached to said printed article at said spine within said defined cutout region.

Abstract: A lighted display device includes a sculpted frame formed of thin wire or tubing. The frame outlines a character or an object and has one or more closed portions defined by the wire or tubing enclosing an area or partially enclosing an area. The display further includes a string of lights disposed along selected portions of the frame, and at least one translucent panel disposed in the closed portions or partially-closed portions of the frame.

Abstract: An ornament is shaped to be in balance about a surface point that is adapted to engage an upstanding projection. In one preferred embodiment, the ornament is formed from paper and is in the shape of a bird. The surface point is located at the bird's beak. The beak is adapted to engage the drinking edge of a vessel such as a glass. The center of mass of the bird is located below the surface point so that the bird has a stable equilibrium. The bird has a flat tail positioned to face upward. The tail may be written on, making the bird suitable for use a place indicator on a table at a formal function.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns an article of manufacture, which can be in various shapes and forms as disclosed herein, based on the principle of magnetic levitation. When motion is applied to the article of manufacture, there results a body moving through the air without mechanical support. This invention can be used for many purposes including entertainment and educational uses.

Abstract: An electric rotary decoration including a fixing frame assembly, a rotary mechanism and a driving mechanism. The rotary mechanism includes a central rotary shaft, an upper rotary disc, a lower rotary disc and multiple vertically movable member. When the driving mechanism drives the rotary mechanism to rotate, the multiple slide rods not only are rotated but also are moved up and down according to the predetermined curved path of the guide board in contact with the upper ends of the slide rods. Therefore, the decorative articles create a live visual effect.

Abstract: A combination flight simulating mobile device and scale formed in appearance of a variety of different birds, or like flying creatures, that may be fabricated from steel sheet or like material, readily assembled, and balanced in such manner that when suspended, the weight of the wings (12 and 14) of the bird is used to counterbalance both the body (10) of the bird and the weight of a lightweight object (74), such as an envelope, and provide a measurement of the object's weight and a realistic replication of a creature in flight.

Abstract: Decorative structures comprising a flexible sheet-like member simulate universal conceptions of the appearance of floating and fixed ghosts. A structure for simulating a universal conception of the appearance of a floating ghost comprises a flexible sheet-like member draped over a support member, such as a balloon, to form a composite structure. The composite structure is suspended from a support structure to simulate the appearance of a floating ghost. A decorative structure for simulating a universal conception of a fixed ghost comprises a support bag member having a filling therein, and a flexible sheet-like member placed over the support bag member and having facial indicia simulating an appearance of a face of a ghost thereon. The free ends of the sheet-like member are secured to the ground at spaced apart positions, to provide a generally inverted conical shape, so that the resultant structure can flutter when subjected to wind or the like.

Abstract: A sponge is provided which completely surrounds and envelopes a wall mounted soap bar holder or dish. The sponge has a top portion with a shaped aperture or depression to receive a bar of soap of a generally similar shape. The sponge also includes an opening or aperture on one of its sides which would receive the cantilevered element or tongue of the soap dish. The opening may extend up to and including the length of the side of the sponge in order to accommodate a similarly sized wall mounted soap bar holder. The opening would extend or penetrate through a portion of the sponge to fully enclose the wall mounted soap bar dish's cantilevered element. The sponge may be provided in any shape, and preferably may have the appearance of a geometric shape, seashell or other animal. The sponge may appear in any color. The sponge material may be provided in a range of porosities depending on size and application.

Abstract: An organic shell inlay blank is provided including a first layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a first thickness therebetween rendering the first layer flexible, a second layer of organic shell matter having two opposed surfaces defining a second thickness therebetween rendering the second layer flexible. One of the surfaces of the first layer substantially overlaps and is secured to one of the surfaces of the second layer. A bonding agent secures the layers together to form the inlay blank. A method for manufacturing an organic shell inlay blank is also disclosed and includes the steps of cutting a plurality of flexible pieces of organic shell matter from an organic shell, stacking the pieces in a substantially overlapping relationship with a bonding agent between the pieces, and urging the pieces together while the bonding agent cures to form the inlay blank.

Abstract: A weatherproof seasonal tree ornamentation includes a sheet of clear waterproof plastic which is dimensioned to fit around the trunk of a tree and which is imprinted with at least some facial indicia such as two eyes and a mouth. When the ornamentation is attached to a tree, the clear portion of the ornamentation blends in with the color of the tree trunk and the facial indicia appear to be part of the tree. The resulting effect of the ornamentation is to give the appearance that the tree is an animate character having a face. According to a second embodiment, the sheet of clear waterproof plastic is imprinted with indicia of a complete animate character, i.e. face, torso and legs. When the ornamentation of this embodiment is attached to the trunk of a tree, the clear portion of the ornamentation blends in with the color of the tree trunk. The resulting effect is the appearance of an animate character standing in front of the tree.

Abstract: A transition strip for providing a smooth transition between the margin of a rigid flooring and the margin of adjacent carpeting. The transition strip comprises a substantially planar elongated base member with a pair of opposing side edges. A vertical wall extends upwardly from one of the opposing side edges. Extending outwardly and downwardly from the top of the vertical wall is an angled wall.

Abstract: A decorative combination of component bags representing the torso, head, two arms and two legs of a festive, seasonal, holiday, or non-holiday figure is provided. Each of the bags is comprised of a bag member formed of a flexible waterproof material and preferably formed having a presealed end and an initially open end opposite the presealed end. The initially open end is for receiving filler material. The pre-sealed end of the head bag is shaped such that the head bag assumes a generally spherical shape once filled with filler material. The pre-sealed end of the torso bag is shaped such that the torso bag assumes a generally cylindrical shape once filled with filler material. The pre-sealed ends of the two arm bags and two leg bags are shaped such that the arm bags and leg bags assume a generally elongate cylindrical shape once filled with filler material. A closing means is provided for closing the initially open ends of the component bags.

Abstract: A pile composition containing: from 20 to 60% by weight of synthetic fibers containing a polyester copolymer containing sulfonic groups, which can be dyed with a cationic dye, and from 40 to 80% by weight of synthetic fibers containing at least one of acrylic fibers and modacrylic fibers.

Abstract: A jigsaw puzzle sculpture comprising a plurality of interlocking pieces with a suspension point which is oriented relative to the center of gravity of the assembled puzzle sculpture. The suspension point is provided for display of the figure on a display means such as a horizontal rod member, or vertical balancing point, thereby replicating the natural posture, position, stance or carriage of the replicated figure. In the preferred embodiment, the puzzle sculpture replicates a living or extinct creature, such as an exotic, endangered, or extinct bird, which perches on a branch in a natural position.

Abstract: A decorative Christmas tree ornament assembly includes a plastic sleeve with an open top end and an opposed bottom end, at least one closure apparatus, and a hanging apparatus. Where the bottom end of the plastic sleeve is open, it is bunched closed with a closure apparatus such as a twist-tie. A filling material, such as presents and/or crumpled newspaper, batting, tissue paper or leaves, is inserted into the sleeve through the open top end until the sleeve takes on a substantially rounded shape. The top end is bunched closed with another closure apparatus in a fashion similar to the bottom end. The assembled ornament is hung with the hanging apparatus from a tree, such as an evergreen Christmas tree. The top end closure apparatus and the hanging apparatus can be a single long twist-tie, typically eighteen inches long. Methods of forming the outdoor Christmas tree ornament are also described.

Abstract: A gift-package ornament for enhancing the decorative appearance of a gift utilizing a unique design style and method of application not before seen in the gift and stationery industries. A gift-package ornament has an upright figure and a flexible base. The flexible base allows the upright figure to be held upright so that the upright figure may stand away from the surface of the gift package. The flexible base may be made of malleable metal and configured so that it is generally parallel to the upright figure during transport and storage, yet perpendicular to the upright figure so that it may stand upright and away from the surface of the gift package. The flexible base is attached to the rear of the gift-package ornament. Adhesive on the flexible base serves to affix the gift-package ornament to the gift.

Abstract: An ornament for hanging from a support, such as a Christmas tree. The ornament includes a body portion and a headpiece portion. The headpiece portion is supported above the body portion and both portions are suspended from a support. The headpiece can be configured to represent a helmet or a cap. Alternatively, the headpiece can resemble the face of a sports personality. The body portion comprises a torso portion and a leg portion which is suspended from the torso portion. The headpiece, torso and leg portions are connected together to allow for movement in a way that simulates human action. Additionally the headpiece, torso and leg portions can depict an athletic uniform.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a low total density, stabilized ramped honeycomb core for high pressure co-cure molding of a lightweight honeycomb core composite article includes forming the honeycomb core by net shaping stabilized honeycomb core material into a ramped honeycomb core. The ramped honeycomb core is prepared for lay-up and co-cure by applying a layer of low areal weight film adhesive to the upper and lower surfaces and to each ramped surface of the ramped honeycomb core. The honeycomb core material is stabilized for the net shaping operation by applying a layer of low areal weight film adhesive to the upper and lower surfaces of the honeycomb core material in a predetermined picture frame format.

Abstract: A composite article such as an automotive trim strip comprising a thermoplastic shell secured to the front of a supporting member. An icon is embedded in a recess in the front of the shell so that the front of the icon is substantially flush with the front of the shell. The icon is secured in the recess of the shell by an adhesive. The supporting member is made of a hot melt material and is bonded to the shell in an injection mold. The heat of the molding operation softens the thermoplastic shell sufficiently to cause the icon to form a recess in the shell and become embedded therein. The heat of the molding operation also cures the adhesive bonding the icon to the shell.

Abstract: Decorative structures comprising a flexible sheet-like member simulate universal conceptions of the appearance of floating and fixed ghosts. A structure for simulating a universal conception of the appearance of a floating ghost comprises a flexible sheet-like member draped over a support member, such as a balloon, to form a composite structure. The composite structure is suspended from a support structure to simulate the appearance of a floating ghost. A decorative structure for simulating a universal conception of a fixed ghost comprises a support bag member having a filling therein, and a flexible sheet-like member placed over the support bag member and having facial indicia simulating an appearance of a face of a ghost thereon. The free ends of the sheet-like member are secured to the ground at spaced apart positions, to provide a generally inverted conical shape, so that the resultant structure can flutter when subjected to wind or the like.

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 finial for a lamp shade has a conventional finial base to screw onto the stud of a harp. A bail extends upwardly from the base and supports a hook from which an ornament can be suspended. An ornament having a chain thereon can be hung from the hook, or an adapter can be used to suspend a conventional finial. The conventional finial base has a central hole, and the bail is received within the hole and glued or otherwise fixed in place. The bail can be sized so the finial can be used on a lamp shade having downwardly extending wires, the ornament being supported above the lamp shade so the ornament appears to float above the shade.

Abstract: A movable decoration assembly comprises a hollow globe, a seat and a driving device. The seat has an upper casing and a lower casing to define a hollow chamber for receiving a driving device. The globe is disposed on the upper casing. The driving device has a motor to drive the first and the second shafts to rotate in the opposite directions. The first magnet is connected and driven by the first shaft. The second magnet is connected and driven by the second shaft. A cell is disposed in the cell chamber inside the lower casing. A switch is inside the lower casing. The switch and the cell control the rotation of the motor. The movable article has two symmetric parts adhered together. An air chamber is defined by the symmetric parts of the article. A magnetic body is disposed in the air chamber.

Abstract: A fabric having a furry surface comprising an elongated strip of a hair-coated skin of a fur-bearing animal, said strip having a hair-free body portion and a hair-bearing portion extending the length of the strip at a lower part thereof such that the hair extends from said lower part substantially in or adjacent to a single plane; and a non-furry thread of reinforcing material sewn into and extending the length of said hair-free body portion. The invention provides a fabric having improved strength. Also provided are methods of manufacturing the fabric and sewn strips of improved strength.

Abstract: A passive method for protecting flying birds against the danger of colliding into transparent barriers is disclosed. The method involves placing on the transparent barrier an image of the center portion of the web of an orb web building spider especially including in the image an adornment on the web known as the stabilimentum. The stabilimentum is known to be an advertisement by the spider for the purpose of deterring birds from flying into the web, an event which both animals wish to avoid. When the spider web image is placed on the transparent barrier, flying birds will take evasive action and thus avoid harmful collisions. Since the spider web image is mostly transparent, it does not block out a large portion of the transparent barrier.

Abstract: An angel action figure doll (10) comprising a small adjustable mannequin (12). A wing assembly (14) is also provided. A structure (16) is for mounting the wing assembly (14) against a back of the small adjustable mannequin (12). A halo (18) is worn on a head (20) of the small adjustable mannequin (12), to simulate a conventional representation of an immortal, spiritual being superior to humans, that is an attendant and messenger of God, which can be used as a plaything of a child.

Abstract: Disclosure is made in this application of apparatus to synchronize and change the pitch of wind actuated flapping wings of a simulated bird.

Abstract: A cup holder (10) which comprises a figurine (12) mounted on a base (22). The figurine (12) includes a pair of arms (14) with the hands (16) located in a downwardly extending position forming a pair of hook members. The hook members are to be located over the rim (30) of a cup (36) with an interlocking device (32) mounted on the cup (36) directly adjacent the bottom (34) of the cup (36) connecting with a lock hole (24) in the base (22). The figurine (12) is sufficiently deflectable so as to permit disengagement of the figurine (12) from the cup (36). When disengaged, the figurine (12) can be located internally or externally in a stacked position on the cup (36). The figurine (12) can also be mounted on the inverted cup (36) resembling a trophy.

Abstract: Single-member sets of zoomorphic tiles, in which any single tile, if duplicated, can tile the plane in periodic ways, or, with duplicates of its mirror image, in either periodic or non periodic ways, and which can also form tilings of the plane in conjunction with duplicates of any other appropriately sized but differently shaped embodiment or embodiments of the invention. The diverse and variable arrangements show vertices at which 3, 4, 5, and 6 tiles meet. These tiles, tilings, patches and rosettes of tiles may be used in puzzles, games and other recreations, for teaching certain aspects of geometry, for various purposes in conjunction with computers, for the decoration of fabrics or other surfaces, for the shape of food items such as cookies, or for other uses to which tiles or tilings may be put.

Abstract: A rotative animated ornament has at least one rotative component and one or more moveable components in moveable relationship to the rotative component. The rotative component can be rotated by an electrical motor, or by any other type of rotative means such as a spring motor, a gas-pressure motor or a prime mover. The one or more moveable components are actuated magnetically by one or more magnetic elements in magnetic relationship to one or more magnetically responsive elements. The magnetic elements and the magnetically responsive elements can be positioned on an ornament holder and/or on the one or more moveable components. Actuation of a moveable component occurs when rotation of the rotative component positions a magnetic element in magnetically responsive nearness to either (a) a magnetically responsive element for magnetic attraction, (b) an opposite pole of another magnetic element for higher magnetic attraction, or (c) a same pole of another magnetic element for magnetic resistance.

Abstract: A foldable decoration includes a decorative body, a plurality of sector members having a first side, a straight side and an arc between the first and second sides, each of the sector members being formed with a radial slot and a hole at both ends of the arc, the sector members being assembled so that the first side of one of the sector members is laid upon on the second side of an adjacent one of the sector members and pivotatally connected thereto, and a pin extending through the radial slot of the sector members.

Abstract: The apparatus is a flexible suction cup including a convex outer wall with a concave interior wall having a translucent design allowing illumination through the suction cup walls.

Abstract: A decoration is formed by feeding a flat sheet of material between a pair of rotating rollers having intermeshed teeth which produce a series of pleats in the sheet. The pleats are gathered together by placing the pleated sheet between a pair of parallel, spaced apart plates and then moving a compressor plate between the spaced apart plates to compact the pleats. A tie can be fastened around the compacted, pleated sheet to hold the pleats in a gathered state. The tied sheet is removed from between the plates and ends of the gathered pleats are fanned out on at least on side of the tie. Apparatus for pleating the sheet and compressing the pleats is disclosed.

Abstract: A decorative, action oriented ornament/display system is attained by providing an attention-attracting member which cooperates with a support platform or plate which is removably mounted to any limb or branch of a tree. By employing this construction, an ornament display system is realized which is quickly and easily mounted to a tree, whenever desired, or removed therefrom for display on any other surface. In the preferred embodiment, the ornament/display member incorporates interlock means formed on the support plate for removably affixing the ornament/display member to the support plate whenever desired. Furthermore, the ornament/display member also preferably incorporates a stowable hook or ring member cooperatively associated with the upper portion of the ornament/display member for enabling the ornament/display member to be affixed to a supporting branch or limb independently of the platform.

Abstract: A shed antler mounting kit including a model skull replica having provision for attachment of shed antlers, a wedgelike mounting interface, and a plaque with an engraved placard attached thereto. The skull replica is devised to mimic an animal skull of the same character as the originator of the shed antlers.

Abstract: A fabric having a furry surface comprising an elongated strip of a hair-coated skin of a fur-bearing animal, said strip having a hair-free body portion and a hair-bearing portion extending the length of the strip at a lower part thereof such that the hair extends from said lower part substantially in or adjacent to a single plane; and a non-furry thread of reinforcing material sewn into and extending the length of said hair-free body portion. The invention provides a fabric having improved strength. Also provided are methods of manufacturing the fabric and sewn strips of improved strength.

Abstract: A molded .[.rubber.]. object attached as decoration to a Tee-shirt or like garment, the attachment being confined to the shoulder for proper support and balance, and without internal object-supporting pads necessary to hold the shape of the decorative object.