Abstract: An imitation tree comprising a fluid bearing support stand and a plurality of natural boughs attached to the stand, a method of making same and a support stand for attaching boughs thereto.

Abstract: A composite floor covering having an upper decorative layer, a stabilizing layer, and an optional cushioning layer is characterized in that the decorative layer itself comprises a fabric base and a plastic matrix having a transparent portion. The plastic matrix may include an opaque portion. At least the transparent portion of the plastic matrix has discrete fibrous structures embedded therein. The plastic matrix material is selected with melting and rheological characteristics such that the plastic matrix is prepared and applied to the fabric base in fluid form and solidifies under conditions at which the fabric base and embedded fibrous structures remain substantially intact. The fabric layer may be totally embedded within the plastic matrix or may form the lower surface of the plastic matrix. The decorative layer may include (i) fabric fragments, (ii) groupings of multi-oriented individual fibers, or (iii) mixtures of fragments and individual fibers.

Abstract: A jaw type trap constructed from elongated bendable stock such as wires or rods. The entire body frame of the trap and the spring can be made from a single elongated piece of stock material solely formed by appropriate bending and a minimum of welded or brazed attachments. This is particularly useful as a miniature novelty trap such as a toy, Christmas ornament or item of jewelry.

Abstract: A candy tree with a conical shape having wrapped candies adhesively and removably attached thereon covering the entire surface of the plastic or styrofoam cone forming the principal part of the tree element. The remaining portion of the tree element is the semispherical rigid holder into which the cone snugly fits. The holder is generally obscured by the wrapped candies and its flat underside allows the candy tree to rest on any flat surface. The candy tree can be used for ornamental, decorative, amusement or religious purposes and permits individual candies to be removed by children. Various decorative elements, such as a ribbon, a miniature santa claus or a pumpkin can be inserted into the top end of the tree element.

Abstract: This invention relates to articles for decoration and amusement. Specifically the present invention relates to a Christmas tree ornament consisting of two equal halves in the form of prefabricated paper, cardboard or other sheet materials which are joined essentially composing a flat body. The body exhibits exterior shape in many geometric and whimsical forms. The ornament is provided with means for hanging such as cord or the like. The invention offers a multipurpose function, serving as seasonal decoration as well as a disposable storage unit for smaller articles such as a strip of paper containing words of wisdom, well wishes, a catch phrase or a fortune if you will. Other articles such as festive confetti and a penny for good luck are also contained inside ornament to serve as gifts and amusement for the new year. Ornament is placed on tree at Christmas as decoration and taken from tree on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day and given as gift.

Abstract: A combined floral display and keepsake is described. The floral display includes a container (1) with a bottom (4) and side walls (7). Flowers (13) are displayed by positioning them into a floral foam block (14) positioned in the floral container. A keepsake top (2) is secured along the outer side of the floral container walls by an attachment mechanism (9). When the floral arrangement is no longer fresh, the container, the bracket, the foam block and the flowers may be discarded, while the top and bottom portions of the keepsake remain as a useful and decorative article.

Abstract: A decorative light-supporting apparatus having three rigid supports is disclosed. The lower ends of the rigid supports hold the decorative light-supporting apparatus above a surface. A lower skirt detachably connects the three rigid supports near their lower ends, and a cap detachably fits over and joins the upper ends of the rigid supports. The cap has a plurality of protrusions extending from an upper surface of the cap to facilitate wrapping of a string of lights over the upper surface and between the protrusions. A bottom edge of the lower skirt has a plurality of skirt protrusions to facilitate wrapping of the string of lights between the cap and the plurality of skirt protrusions. Each wrap routs the string of lights from a skirt protrusion to the upper surface and back down to and around another skirt protrusion.

Abstract: A tree decorating system has a hanger device for a plurality of hanger elements which may be used for attachment to a plurality of elongated decorations. The hanger device has a plurality of hook elements spaced circumferentially from one another about an exterior side of a rigid annular body of the hanger device. Gripping elements with radial slots for tree branches extend inward from an interior side of the rigid annular body and form a central opening through which the top portion of a main stem of the tree stem may pass. The hanger elements have living hinges enabling formation of a respective pair of flaps thereon to move between open and closed positions relative to one another. The pairs of flaps have sets of complementary ribs thereon enabling the fastening of the flaps at the closed position and clamping of an end portion of an elongated decoration therebetween.

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 decorative light-supporting apparatus having three rigid supports is disclosed. The lower ends of the rigid supports hold the decorative light-supporting apparatus above a surface. A lower skirt detachably connects the three rigid supports near their lower ends, and a cap detachably fits over and joins the upper ends of the rigid supports. The cap has a plurality of protrusions extending from an upper surface of the cap to facilitate wrapping of a string of lights over the upper surface and between the protrusions. A bottom edge of the lower skirt has a plurality of skirt protrusions to facilitate wrapping of the string of lights between the cap and the plurality of skirt protrusions. Each wrap routs the string of lights from a skirt protrusion to the upper surface and back down to and around another skirt protrusion.

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: An artificial Christmas tree has a trunk. The trunk has a branch retaining rod and a plurality of branch retaining ports in the branch retaining rod. There is a branch retaining rod horizontal support member releasably attached to one end of the branch retaining rod. A branch retaining rod vertical support member is attached to another end of the branch retaining rod. There are a plurality of flexible branches. Each flexible branch has a flexible member and a plurality of artificial needles retained in the flexible member. The flexible member has an insertion end for insertion into a branch retaining port. There is an ornament retaining member releasably attached to the flexible branches. The ornament retaining member has a hinged retaining clip and a spring. The spring is attached to and biases the hinged retaining clip from an open position to an closed position.

Abstract: An ornament and display rotator has a reduction geared rotational shaft (3) of a miniature motor (2) extended from an apex (4) of a cone-shaped housing (1). Ornament and display attachment means (14, 17, 18, 23, 24, 51) adaptable to a wide variety of ornaments (6) and other objects for rotation are provided on the rotational shaft (3). Linear bearing (25, 29) means also is provided as needed for vertical load bearing relationship between the apex (4) of the cone (1) and the rotational shaft (3). Adaptable means for attachment of the base (9) of the cone-shaped housing (1) to a wide variety of objects and structures is provided. The cone-shaped housing (1) is adaptable to stored energy motors (47) and gas powered motors (42) in addition to small electrical motors (2).

Abstract: The present invention is a Christmas display (10) resembling a ski-lift and ski-slope, for use in conjunction with a Christmas tree (92). The display (10) comprises a track (12) having a first end (14) and a second end (16), wherein the first end is at a higher elevation than the second end, and a lift (18) disposed between the first end (14) and the second end (16). The device also comprises a plurality of figurines (30) having a base configured for slidable movement along track (12) from the first end of track (12) to the second end of track (12) whereby the lift (18) transports the figurine (30) back to the first end (14) of the track (12) in a continuous manner. In the preferred embodiment, the display also comprises a support mechanism (90) for supporting the display on a Christmas tree.

Abstract: A mobile decorative part of a Christmas tree ornament is orbited around a stationary decorative part by an electrical motor locked onto the stationary decorative part.

Abstract: Treating an article with an agent capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria and/or fungus in an item susceptible to decay due to growth of bacteria and/or fungus. The article either at least partially is wrapped about or receives therein at least a portion of the item. Some examples of articles are floral wrappings, artificial Easter Eggs, and Easter grass.

Abstract: An artificial tree has a top section, a bottom section and a centrally positioned vertical pole which is height adjustable. The top section has a top member and a plurality of rings with the lower most ring also having a plurality of spokes interconnecting the ring with an inner hub. A plurality of strings depend downwardly from the top member and secure each of the other rings in their desired parallel positions. The bottom section also has a plurality of rings with the upper most and lower most rings having spokes and inner hubs. The rings of the bottom section are also connected together by string. The upper most ring of the bottom section sets atop the height adjustment means. In addition to the pole preferably having two sections telescopically oriented with respect to each other, the tree also is formed with strands of garland and preferably ornaments secured thereto.

Abstract: A decorative simulated tree branch system for small animal enclosures made from thermoplastic. The branch is non-toxic, non-leaching, mite and contamination proof, washable, and waterproof, and a realistic representation of a natural tree branch or piece of drift wood. It is formed from a branch base portion and progressively smaller tributary segments which are approximately cylindrical in shape, and may taper as they extend toward the outer ends, as is the case with a natural branch. One preferred embodiment is well suited as a decorative ornament in fish tanks. A second preferred embodiment adapts the present invention for use as a natural looking perch in bird cages. A universal clip, capable of securely attaching the simulated branch to any type of bird cage bar may be provided with the bird perch embodiment.

Abstract: Christmas tree ornaments for attachment to a conventional natural or artificial Christmas tree include representations of a pair of human hands and a human head. Each of the ornaments are formed from a translucent plastic material and have an internal electric light. An elongated telescopically adjustable strut is secured to each of the ornaments and has a plurality of spaced spring biased clamps. The clamps are utilized to secure the ornaments to a tree. Power cords from the electric lights within each ornament extend through the associated strut. The ornaments include representations of a human head and hands to enable decoration of a tree to simulate various famous individuals and fictional characters.

Abstract: An electrically illuminated artificial Christmas tree, eliminating the need for a transformer while providing all of the advantages of low voltage distribution and isolated light failure, connects groups of seed lights in parallel across sets of two wires which are respectively connected in series to wires of different sets, enabling use of an inexpensive power source for establishing suitable levels of low voltage operation.

Abstract: A treetop ornament holder comprising an upper body portion simulating the shape of the upper end of the trunk of a tree; the upper body portion having a hollow cavity and comprising a tubular shaped upper tip mechanism and an aperture at the lower end of the upper body leading into the cavity; the upper tip mechanism including an aperture therethrough for receiving the mounting stem of a treetop ornament; a relatively long lower body portion integrally formed at its upper end together with the lower end of the upper body portion; the lower body portion extending downwardly and comprising an extended tubular shaped sidewall forming a cavity for receiving the upper end of the trunk of the treetop and allowing the extended sidewall to surround the outside surface of the upper end of the trunk of the treetop; the inside surface of the extended sidewall forming a continuous elongated surface leading into the cavity; and, a mechanism connected to the extended sidewall for frictionally engaging around the outside su

Abstract: A decoration for a tree, in particular a Christmas tree is provided, which comprises a shaft having a lower end adapted to attach to the top of the tree, and one or more garlands attached to the shaft and reversibly windable adjacent to it. Preferably, the garlands are attached to respective pulleys mounted about the shaft, such mounting preferably being fixed with respect to the shaft.

Abstract: A Christmas tree ornament and Christmas tree is disclosed. The ornament is in the form of a card made of a rectangular support sheet with a hole through its center. A picture is supported behind the hole and a backing is supported behind the picture. The card has a support attached to one corner which is the top of the picture and a plurality of the cards are attached to the branches of the tree holding the picture in erect position and providing ornaments for the tree. The second embodiment is in the form of a front sheet and a back sheet hinged together along one edge. A picture display opening is cut out of the front or both the front and the back. Clear plastic domes are mounted in the display openings to cover pictures which are secured between the front and back sheets. Wire or string is passed through a small hole in the ornament to hang the ornament on the tree. The sheets may be a plurality in number and the ornaments may be hung from top inserts in another embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: A decoration stand in the form of a Christmas tree includes an upright middle support 1 with branches and needles 3 extending substantially in a common plane on opposite sides of the middle support, and hangers, supports and shelf-like boards 4 occupy the decoration stand and are supported by the middle support 1 or branches 3 to serve for the exhibition of articles to be displayed.

Abstract: A tree decoration is disclosed which comprises a storage device which has a plurality of storage units. Each of the storage units has a pulley independently rotatably mounted on the shaft, a rigid support member fixedly connected to the shaft and extending transversely outward therefrom adjacent an outside first end of the pulley, a grip, and a resilient polymer segment. The grip is connected to one of the support member and the outside first end surface of the pulley adjacent the other one. The resilient polymer segment is connected to the other one of the support member and the outside first end surface of the pulley, and is dimensioned so as to normally engage against the grip when aligned therewith and cause the pulley to rotate when the shaft is rotated, and to disengage from against the grip in response to a torque applied to one of the shaft and the pulley when the other one is held stationary so that one can rotate while the other is held stationary.

Abstract: A display device for greeting cards, such as Christmas cards, has a plurality of structurally interrelated sheets of relatively rigid sheet material, such as paperboard or the like, which, when assembled, presents the general form and character of a Christmas tree or other decorative feature. Each of the plurality of sheets defines a number of card support slots at the outer portion thereof which are each adapted to receive a single greeting card so that a number of greeting cards are displayed for visual inspection. The plurality of sheets are formed to define slots that are structurally interrelated when the sheets are assembled thereby defining a three-dimensional structure in the general form a Christmas tree with the outer portion of the three-dimensional form adapted to display the greeting cards.

Abstract: Plant-like decorative chemical growths are caused to form for display on means such as artificial vegetation.The means has a lower portion to contact a solution capable of forming the growths when the solution is dried, an intermediate wick portion to feed the solution upwardly, and projecting tips to which the solution is fed to contact dye proximate the tips so that the growths forming proximate the tips may be colored.

Abstract: An artificial christmas tree apparatus includes a plurality of movable branches which are closeable and openable through the relative motion of an inner and outer tube arrangement which forms the trunk mechanism of the tree. Each branch includes a decorated leafy end and an oppositely located base end which is received in the trunk mechanism. The trunk mechanism comprises an outer tube having a first and a second aperture therein and an inner tube located within said outer tube. The inner tube includes a third and fourth aperture therein. The second aperture is larger than the first aperture and the third aperture is larger than the fourth aperture. The base end of each branch passes through said second, fourth, third and first apertures respectively and is anchored by a crimp located at one end of the branch. Relative motion of the inner and outer tubes causes the branches to move from a closed to an open position and vice versa.

Abstract: A self-supporting, ornamental, artificial tree is disclosed which comprises: a base; a plurality of elongated members attached at one of their ends to the base by attachment means and attached at their other ends one to the other, these attached support members together forming a cone-shaped ornament support frame; and ornaments attached to the cone-shaped, ornament support frame.