Special Occasion Ornament Patents (Class 428/7)
  • Patent number: 11712037
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described which provide an artificial branch that is coupled to a natural tree. The artificial branch includes one or more adjustable wires that can be used to change the shape of the artificial branch. The artificial branch is structured to receive natural and/or synthetic scent compounds that are sprayed at the artificial branch. In addition, the artificial branch is structured to receive scent compounds from wildlife to facilitate wildlife scent communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: WINDAGE, LLC
    Inventor: David Robert Healy
  • Patent number: 11686468
    Abstract: A birthday candle holding assembly includes a panel that has a plurality of first wells to insertably receive a birthday candle. Each of the first wells has a circular shape thereby facilitating the first wells to receive cylindrical birthday candles. The panel has a plurality of second wells to receive letter or number birthday candles. A plurality of legs is each pivotally disposed on the panel. Each of the legs is positionable in a deployed position having the legs extending downwardly from the panel thereby facilitating the panel to support the birthday candles over a birthday cake. Each of the legs is positionable in a folded position to facilitate the panel to be positioned in a dishwasher for cleaning the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Desiree Lake
  • Patent number: 11613405
    Abstract: A modular cube for a vinyl record is an apparatus that stores, organizes, and displays multiple vinyl records. The apparatus includes a plurality of box walls and an interlocking mechanism. In order to create a cube-shape, the plurality of box walls includes a base wall, a cover wall, and a plurality of lateral walls. Each of the plurality of box walls latches with each other and is easily dismantled because of the interlocking mechanism. While connected to one another, the plurality of box walls house multiple vinyl records. In order to display a record casing across a wall of the plurality of lateral walls, the apparatus further includes at least one dowel. In order to further display each record casing and easily access the multiple records housed within the apparatus from any direction, the apparatus further includes a table adapter and a turntable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Paul Stewart Worthington
  • Patent number: 10463180
    Abstract: A sanitary cover for cakes includes a base serving as a platter for the cake as well as a storage compartment for a removable candle deck when not in use. The cake cover is placed atop the base platter and the candle deck is positioned and securely lockable to an upper recess of the cake cover. The candle deck is held securely in position with circumferential sliding connecting unit locks, which are cantilevered inward from the rim of the depression on top of the cake cover and which are engageable with sliding tabs of the candle deck. A central molded integral handle is provided on top of the cake cover, and the integral handle extends through a corresponding central hole in the center of the candle deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Brian Donnelly
  • Patent number: 10357071
    Abstract: A combustion-resistant branch assembly for an artificial tree, the branch assembly including a first branch portion including a first rod having a main portion intermediate a first end portion and a second end portion; a first group of sub-branches attached to the first branch portion, each sub-branch of the first group of sub-branches including a member having a first end portion; and a first winding, including a combustion-resistant strand, wrapped about the first end portion of the first rod of the first branch portion and the first end portion of each sub-branch of the first group of sub-branches, thereby attaching the first group of sub-branches to the first branch portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Willis Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Johnny Chen
  • Patent number: 10258182
    Abstract: A decorative tree ornament that is positioned atop a tree and that lights up and plays music while presenting an ornamental display that is attached to a rotating platform. The rotating is driven by a motor and support by a sheath that is designed to be fitted about the top of the tree. A plurality of slits traverses through the sheath, allowing the sheath to be navigated around the branches of the tree. A microcontroller dictates the speed of the motor, audio files played from a speaker, and the brightness and color of light emitted from a light assembly of the ornamental display. The light assembly is integrated into a festive diorama that is encased in a dome enclosure; the festive diorama and the dome enclosure both being removably attached to the rotating platform. A stabilization post is further utilized to support the sheath and the rotating platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Melissa Ball
  • Patent number: 9215945
    Abstract: A removable cover is provided for a decorated Christmas tree to prevent house pets from getting into the tree or playing with ornaments and lights on the tree. The cover wraps at least partially around the tree, with the top edge being hooked to tree branches with the top of the tree extending above the cover. Preferably, the bottom edge of the cover drapes onto the floor. The cover may partially or fully enclose the tree from the floor up to a desired height. The tree cover can be quickly and easily placed on the tree when people are sleeping or out of the house, and easily removed and stored when display of the tree is desired. The cover is a sheer material so that ornaments and lights are visible through the material when the cover is on the tree.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventor: Lori A. PeCoy
  • Publication number: 20150064368
    Abstract: A decoration holder is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the decoration holder can hold a card, such as a Christmas card, on a tree, such as a Christmas tree. The holder can therefore provide way to decorate a Christmas tree with Christmas cards, thereby enhancing the festive appearance of the tree. The holder can also provide a way to decorate other portions of a user's home with various festive objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Polygroup Macau Limited (BVI)
    Inventors: Jessica Madrid, Eric Steinmeyer
  • Patent number: 8968843
    Abstract: A decoration holder is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the decoration holder can hold a card, such as a Christmas card, on a tree, such as a Christmas tree. The holder can therefore provide way to decorate a Christmas tree with Christmas cards, thereby enhancing the festive appearance of the tree. The holder can also provide a way to decorate other portions of a user's home with various festive objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Polygroup Macau Limited (BVI)
    Inventors: Jessica Madrid, Eric Steinmeyer
  • Publication number: 20150044394
    Abstract: A system for a decorative back appliqué includes a folding chair, a top decorative appliqué, a bottom decorative appliqué, and at least one attachment mechanism. The appliqués allow hosts to decorate both rounded and rectangular backed folding chairs used at any occasion or event so that the chairs will provide aesthetic appeal for the celebration. The appliqués adhere to the rear panels of the folding chair using the attachment mechanism, which may be either a magnetic layer or a plurality of adhesive strips. Hosts may choose from many different designs or create their own design or logo for the appliqués to represent the occasion. The system for a decorative back appliqué covers the typical bland panels of folding chairs and instead embellishes the chairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Marianne AIKEY
  • Publication number: 20150017350
    Abstract: A press ornament (100) includes an ornamental article (101), a first insertion shaft (102), and a second insertion shaft (103). The first insertion shaft extends distally from the ornamental article in a first direction and the second insertion shaft extends distally from the ornamental article in a second direction. The first insertion shaft and the second insertion shaft to insert into one or more objects, such as a vegetable, gourd, or synthetic object, to attach the press ornament thereto to form a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: Plaid Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Greg Myracle
  • Publication number: 20150010719
    Abstract: A convertible placemat comprising a placemat; a removable attachment, where the removable attachment fastens to a top surface of the placemat; and a securing means, where the securing means fastens the removable attachment to the placemat. The removable attachment may illustrate themes and holidays with a variety of shapes like a clover, heart, basket, pumpkin, turkey, Christmas tree or birthday cake. The convertible placemat provides a user with one placemat that may interchange decorative appearances at will by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Beverly Kuzman
  • Publication number: 20140287168
    Abstract: An apparatus can include an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. An ornamental fixture can be attached to and extend outwardly from the distal end of the elongated shaft. A connector at the proximal end of the elongated shaft is configured to secure the elongated shaft to a tree, such as to support the ornamental fixture in a desired position relative to the tree.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas M. Harman
  • Publication number: 20140255622
    Abstract: A building opening cover comprising a sheet of material, where the sheet of material includes a front surface, a back surface, a pair of horizontal edges and a pair of vertical edges; an illustration on the front surface of the sheet of material; and a static electric charge to fasten the sheet of material to a building opening. The building opening cover may be used on a door or window. The cover also prevents excess light from passing through the windows to shade the interior room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Ruth SMITH
  • Publication number: 20140234557
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide a carvable pumpkin that is durable, can be reused, that has enhanced fire retardance, and that has a bright brilliant color that remains intact upon carving. These improvements help ensure that the pumpkins are safer, such that if they catch fire, they provide a flame barrier and burn out in about a minute or less. The improvements also help provide brightly colored pumpkins that do not have an external coating or layer of paint that can be easily scratched off. Finally, the improvements help provide pumpkins with a substantially uniform skin or otherwise controllable thickness, which can ease carving and provide an enhanced user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: FUN-KINS LIMITED
    Inventor: Dennis Szabo
  • Publication number: 20140154430
    Abstract: A cross shaped Christmas decoration has a modular frame in the shape of a Christian cross, a garland, a plurality of lights, and a base. The garland covers the frame to imitate the appearance of a coniferous evergreen tree. The plurality of lights is positioned around the frame and supported by the frame to enhance the surface appearance of a typical Christmas tree. The base is positioned near the bottom of the frame to support the frame in an upright orientation. The arms of the cross may be detached from a central beam of the frame for convenient storage. The base uses a plurality of legs and leg connectors to hold the frame in an upright position, and may be disassembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Darren Ray HOWARD
  • Publication number: 20140138379
    Abstract: Often times friends would like to buy a special drink or an ice cream soda to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or graduation event. A candle would be nice, but there is no easy way of mounting a small candle, sparkler or other illuminating device to the beverage glass or bottle along with a congratulatory message to mark the special occasion. This invention also provides a means to conveniently mount a candle or sparkler onto the top of a beverage while also providing restaurants, bars and other establishments and venues to offer a unique service for their customers while also creating a unique method to advertise the establishment, distributors, manufacturer with brand names and branding logos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Scott Frank HIll
  • Patent number: 8728596
    Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to packaging materials for packaging articles. The packaging materials may include a substratum with a printed pattern disposed thereon that provides a grass-like appearance, and/or the packaging materials may include a plurality of individual strips, strands, or units of material bondably connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Publication number: 20140079893
    Abstract: An ornamental article representing at least one blank in the form of a hollow three-dimensional component made out of moulded paper pulp, different in that the product includes an insert of the same shape as the inner surface of the blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Igor A. Zolotov
  • Patent number: 8661849
    Abstract: The invention discloses jewelry made of disinfected, pulverized and chemically bonded primary teeth. The teeth are pulverized into two or more parts, located in a mold, and bonded with a bonding agent to form a tooth matrix that is shaped for connection to a jewelry frame. In another embodiment, a hollow interior of a deciduous tooth is filled with a bonding agent. The tooth is positioned in a mold with other tooth particles and bonded to form the tooth matrix. In another embodiment, the hollow interior and/or occlusal of a deciduous tooth is filled with a bonding agent to form a tooth matrix for mounting on a jewelry frame. A display side of the tooth is positioned adjacent to a display surface in a mold. A bonding agent fills the space between the tooth and the mold to form a solid tooth matrix. The solidified tooth matrix is machinable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Shawdon, LP
    Inventor: John G. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20130344467
    Abstract: A couplable ornament may be a five-pointed star, a rectangle or other form, and be configured for coupling to other ornaments using a ball-and-socket construction, magnets, tabs and slots or other coupling means. The ornament may have words or designs with significance to an individual or organization, and a plurality of ornaments may be awarded over time with different markings or words where the plurality of ornaments couple with one another. A system of couplable ornaments may be an employee achievement recognition system in which the ornaments are awarded by an organization to employees over time to mark particular individual or organizational milestones, where the ornaments may be coupled together by recipients to form shapes, structures or other designs constructed from the individual ornaments. The ornament may have two halves forming an ornamental member with the ability to receive decorative elements such as a substrate and/or a snap-in ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: ULTIMATE RECOGNITION, LLC
    Inventor: Trevor Norcross
  • Publication number: 20130224402
    Abstract: A decorative object to be decorative may include a first section having a first body member and a first neck member, a second section having a second body member and a second neck member being connected to the first section, a third section having a third body member and a third neck member being connected to the first section. The first section may be looped and the second section may be looped over the first section. The third section may be looped over the second section. The first section may include a hanging extending projection to hang the decorative object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Wifred John Bellinghausen
  • Publication number: 20130171376
    Abstract: A plant exterior simulating assembly that covers an artificial holiday tree to create a realistic visual appearance and a tactility of a real tree. The assembly functions to conceal an unsightly core portion including, tree trunks, poles, bases, stands, metal cores, lighting cords, and electrical wiring. A cylinder-shaped molding engages the core portion by contouring the core portion to provide a snug fit. The molding includes an axially extending, generally inwardly directed slit that passes through a portion of the diameter of the molding, sufficient for allowing the molding portion to fully cover the core member. An exterior portion contours the exterior surface area of the molding. The exterior can include a plethora of natural configurations including, tree bark, leaves, buds, fruit, nuts, water droplets, sap, insects, and flower petals. However, holiday themes, artisitic designs, or artificial configurations are also possible for the exterior visuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: Dale Urban
  • Patent number: 8336707
    Abstract: The present invention can include a method of packaging baby apparel items in the shape of baked goods. In the method, one or more baby apparel items can be folded into a desired shape. An optional baking receptacle, enveloping apparel item, and binding element can be used. Once folded, the apparel items and optional items can form an aggregate shaped like a baked good, such as a cupcake, a tart, a loaf of bread, a pie, a cake, and a pastry roll. This shape can be formed without affixing adhesive to the baby apparel items and without creating holes in the baby apparel items. Hence, a usability and function of the baby apparel items is preserved despite the innovative shape. In one configuration, the shaping of the apparel items can be performed by agents of a storefront and can include customer selected apparel items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Inventor: Kathy-Lynn Buchheit
  • Patent number: 8293342
    Abstract: The decorative figurine is formed from at least two golf balls and at least one golf tee. A blind bore is formed in a first golf ball, and a diametrically extending countersunk bore is formed through a second golf ball. A golf tee is then inserted into the golf balls with the shaft extending through the countersunk bore and into the blind bore, the head of the tee being seated in the countersunk portion of the throughbore. Adhesive secures the tee in the bores, forming the body of the figurine. The body is preferably mounted on a base, and the body is decorated with any desired ornamentation and/or props.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Inventor: Crystal V. Adams
  • Publication number: 20120225222
    Abstract: The tree-shaped decoration apparatus of this Invention is provided with a strut vertically arranged on base substrate; a plurality of floor member; and a translucent member. A plurality of floor member is placed in a multistage along the strut, in such a manner that the entire outline is nearly cone-shaped. Furthermore, an inlet part to the floor member is provided to each floor member. And at least a part of the exterior surface of the tree-shaped decoration apparatus is formed of a translucent member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: BLD ORIENTAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yasushi Ochi
  • Patent number: 8226877
    Abstract: The invention discloses jewelry made of pulverized and recombined primary human teeth, or baby teeth. The human deciduous dentin are partially pulverized and bonded with a chemical bonding agent in a frame configured to receive the pulverized dentin mold or pre-formed frame to create designs personalized to the family members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Shawdon, LP
    Inventor: John G. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20120177849
    Abstract: A multi-component auxiliary fragrance dispensing containment system is configured to be removably assembled and secured to and circumscribe the trunk of an existing erected live or artificial coniferous Christmas tree. The Christmas tree includes decorations. The containment system conceals an air fragrance composition mounted within the containment system intermediate the trunk of the Christmas tree and a wall of the containment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventor: Gary Joseph Pannuzzo
  • Patent number: 8137768
    Abstract: The present invention provides a Christmas wreath, which applies a non-circular metal wire to connect bells, wherein additional positioning members are added between the adjacent bell groups for separation. The non-circular inner hole of the positioning member can obtain a refrained position between the positioning member and metal wire, and prevent arbitrary rotation of the positioning member. The outer rim of the positioning member includes at least one included angle, and formed into an inclined guiding surface to coordinate with the end. This enables the positioning member end to insert into the bell ring concave to obtain a refrained position relation between the positioning member and bell, preventing the bell from arbitrarily rotating. The present invention can truly maintain the pattern of connected bells through the mechanism of the positioning member for the bell and metal wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Inventor: Tsung-Wei Chen
  • Publication number: 20120052217
    Abstract: A thermally protective, flame retardant fabric includes a substrate treated with a combination of a flame retardant agent and an intumescent agent. The substrate includes non-thermoplastic fibers or a blend of non-thermoplastic fibers and thermoplastic fibers having a basis weight ranging from 2.0 to 15.0 ounces per square yard. The fabric has a contact thermal protective performance value of at least 4.5 and a contact thermal protective performance efficiency greater than 1.1. Applications of the fabric include protective garments, articles of furniture, vehicle components, building components, electrical components, decorative components, appliances, and containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Vincent Andrews Monfalcone, III, Charles Detwiler Roberson, Ladson L. Fraser, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120040108
    Abstract: A decoration includes a first, lower decoration member and a second, lower decoration member detachably connected to the first, lower decoration member. Each lower decoration member includes a lower main body having first and second lower branch portions and a lower engaging slot in an upper end thereof. The decoration further includes at least one upper decoration member. The upper decoration member includes an upper main body having first and second upper branch portions and an upper engaging slot in a lower end thereof. The lower engaging slots of the first and second lower decoration members are engaged with the upper decoration member, and the upper engaging slot of the upper decoration member is engaged with the first and second lower decoration members. The decoration can be quickly assembled and exhibit a rich visional appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventor: Chi-Min Wang
  • Publication number: 20120027961
    Abstract: Decorating assemblies and methods of use are disclosed herein. An exemplary decorating assembly for decorating a tree includes a base member and one or more ornamental strings. The base member typically has an aperture disposed in the approximate center of the base member, a rim section, a trough section, and a plurality of slots extending generally vertically from a top edge of the rim section proximal the trough section. An exemplary method of decorating a tree with a decorating assembly includes providing the decorating assembly, typically preassembled within a container, holding the one or more ornamental strings in one hand while placing the base member on the top of the tree. Then, the one or more ornamental strings can be spread onto the tree in various configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Phyllis Fogle
  • Publication number: 20120015117
    Abstract: Printable and imprintable forms and methods for assembling a three-dimensional decorative object therefrom are described. The form can include one or more customizable spaces onto a user may imprint a customization using a printing device. The form is formed from a sheet of material that includes an ornament portion having a plurality of foldable portions. Once detached from the sheet, the foldable portions are foldable for assembly of the three-dimensional decorative object. The sheet can further include a detachable loop strip, which can be folded to form a circular loop that is attachable to a top portion of the three-dimensional decorative object to permit hanging, for example, as an ornament. The sheet can further include a scrip portion that can be imprinted with personal information, detached, and inserted into and stored within an interior space formed inside the three-dimensional decorative object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Richard Wilen
  • Publication number: 20110300313
    Abstract: A textured, colored artificial Christmas tree pole covering system includes an air freshener and an exterior resembling a natural tree bark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventor: Gary Joseph Pannuzzo
  • Publication number: 20110236606
    Abstract: An ornament assembly and a transmission mechanism are provided. The transmission mechanism includes the ornament assembly disposed therein and decorative figurines. The transmission mechanism includes a base member, a motivating unit, a power module and tappet rods. The base member has a plurality of receiving housings formed thereon. The motivating unit has a rotatory shaft crossed through the receiving housings and a plurality of eccentric wheels formed on the rotatory shaft The eccentric wheels are received in the receiving housings respectively. The power module is connected to one end of the motivating unit. Each of the tappet rods has a follower member formed on a lower end thereof and movably contacted the eccentric wheels. The decorative figurines are disposed on a top end of the tappet rods respectively. The transmission mechanism provides well expandable characteristics. The decorative figurines of the ornament assembly express a more vivid flying appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: STUDIO ELUCEO LTD.
    Inventor: LING-YUNG LIN
  • Patent number: 7993711
    Abstract: The present invention is a pompon made of double-sided polyester ribbon strands with permanently attached adjustable open-ended fastener made of hook and loop material that attaches to an outside object, preferably a vehicle, and is portable, durable, color-fade resistant, flame resistant, and washable. The present invention will not shred in the wind, such as a regular plastic pompon. The present invention may be taken off of a vehicle and placed on a person's hand, wrist, arm, etc., and used at a sporting event, and/or hung in a person's home or office when not in use. Other than to represent a sports team, the colors of the present invention may reflect a corporate insignia, or special causes, such as Breast Cancer Awareness, Support Our Troops, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventor: Karen Louise DeMoor
  • Patent number: 7954264
    Abstract: A solar power ornamental device that features spinning, expandable decorative element displays a constantly changing array of colors when light is reflected from the rotating decorative element. The ornamental display includes: (a) a mounting assembly that includes a base that is rotatable about an axis; (b) means for rotating the rotatable base; and (c) an expandable decorative element that is secured to the rotatable base whereby the expandable decorative element is radially expandable when subjected to centrifugal forces that develop when the rotatable base is rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: David E. Jost
  • Patent number: 7927674
    Abstract: A decoration in a variety of shapes and including a substantially flat main body and a string. The main body has a plurality of extensions extending from a base portion. Each extension has an aperture therethrough at its free end. The string passes through each aperture in a same direction. The extensions are foldable such that the ends with the apertures are stacked and the string passes through the apertures in a line. Accordingly, the decoration forms a curved surface. Two edges of the main body can be attached to form a closed loop structure. The extensions may extend from both ends of the base portion to form fully enclosed surfaces, for example a sphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Amscan, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith Alan Spaar
  • Patent number: 7927673
    Abstract: The invention relates to a star-shaped decorative object (2), in addition to blanks and an associated production method. The decorative object comprises at least two interconnected blanks (4, 6; 58, 60; 66, 72) consisting of paper or foil, at least one (4, 6; 58, 60; 72) of which comprises a central part (12) and a plurality of points (8, 10; 74, 76) projecting outwards beyond the central part (12). The central part (12) of said blank (4, 6; 58, 60; 72) is provided with several fold lines (24) that run from a central point (26) towards the points (8, 10; 74, 76) and is folded alternately along adjoining fold lines (24) in opposite directions in a V, in such a way that between two respective fold lines (24) that are separated by an additional fold line (24), areas (44 and 40) that are folded inwards and outwards are formed with the additional fold line (24) running through their center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Gotz Thomas
  • Publication number: 20110069489
    Abstract: An ornamental display assembly for being attached to a structure extending from a surface is provided. The ornamental display assembly includes a strap having first and second connectors on respective ends thereof and is configured to form a loop for being looped around and attached to the structure, a sleeve carried by the strap, and at least one ornamental band having a portion received in the sleeve and a portion extending from the sleeve and having a fastener on and end thereof for being fastened to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Michael E. Golembiowski
  • Patent number: 7901747
    Abstract: A star-shaped decorative object has at least two blanks joined together. At least one of the blanks has a middle part and a plurality of shorter and longer points extending outwardly beyond the middle part. The middle part can be provided with several fold lines running from a midpoint in the direction of at least the longer points and can be folded at fold lines running from the midpoint in the direction of said longer points in a V-shape so that inwardly-folded areas are formed between two neighboring of said fold lines running from the midpoint in the direction of said longer points. The shorter points on the inwardly-folded areas are inserted through openings of another blank in order to join the two blanks for the formation of a hollow, three-dimensional body. A set of blanks to form the decorative object can be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Götz Thomas
  • Patent number: 7854972
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ornament comprising a spherical body (D) with a through-hole (10) and a hanging wire member (6) inserted into the through-hole (10). The through-hole (10) is formed by connecting through a first hole (1) and a second hole (2) that are drilled toward the center (S) of the spherical body (P), respectively from right-left symmetrical positions in the upper half section (U) of the spherical body (D). A curved surface (5) is formed by cutting off the vertical type (4) of the inclined angle formed by the first hole (1) and the second hole (2) in the through-hole (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Yugen Kaisha Shinjudo
    Inventor: Shun Yoshiya
  • Publication number: 20100285245
    Abstract: A decorating structure for hanging Christmas stocking includes a main body suitable of being placed on a platform, the main body has a positioning box, and a decoration is disposed on a top surface of the positioning box. An antiskid pad is disposed on a bottom surface of positioning box, and a flexible sheet is fixed to the positioning box. The flexible sheet is able to naturally hanging and a hook is attached to an end of the flexible sheet which is remote from the positioning box. By means of the application of a flexible sheet, the placement position of the main body can be adjusted according to users' requirement and safety consideration, and meanwhile the decorating structure is of decreased volume, and convenient for storage and transportation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Tsung-Wei CHEN
  • Publication number: 20100284189
    Abstract: An outdoor Christmas tree assembly includes a cone-shaped frame (10) formed of frustum-shaped frame segments (12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24) detachably stacked one on top of the other. Each frame segment includes annular frames (30) and slanted lateral frames (40). One or more frame segments are formed of end-to-end detachably connected arc-shaped frame sections. Tree branches (50) are detachably mounted on the annular frames. Each tree branch may include at least one set of lights, an electric socket, and an electric plug. A harness cord system (78) runs from top to bottom along a lateral side of the frame, and has socket outlets for electrically coupling to the electric plugs of the tree branches. Harness cords are secured to the frame by clamps (71). The frame may be supported on a base structure (200) having therein a working platform (250). The outdoor Christmas tree assembly is also applicable for indoor use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Siu Hung Felix Guinness SIU
  • Patent number: 7827711
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Inventors: XiaoBing Wang, LiangQing Li
  • Publication number: 20100269306
    Abstract: Napkin rings are used to hold a napkin when setting a dining table. An attachment mechanism encircles a napkin ring to attach decorations to a ring body. The complete encirclement allows for freedom to place one or more of a plurality of ornaments at any position or angle, and on any plane of the ring. This allows for endless decoration configurations. The embedded nature of the attachment material within the ring allows use without any decoration. In the preferred embodiment, the ring is composed in whole or in part of ferric material, and an assortment of decorative accessories which each include magnets which can be magnetically attached to the napkin ring, and in which the decorative accessories follow a specific theme such as a holiday occasion or other specific event. The complete encirclement of the attachment material allows for many different ornaments to be attached at the same time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventor: Kimberly M. Read
  • Publication number: 20100260948
    Abstract: A decoration body for various objects such as wreaths, Christmas trees, bouquets, and feng shui goods, which are rationally and beautifully decorated with small decoration members such as natural stones or glass sculptures is provided. The decoration body includes: a plurality of smallest base members bundled to form one intermediate base member, each of the smallest base members being composed by providing a small hole in a small decoration member such as a natural stone or a glass sculpture and causing a wire to penetrate through the small hole; a plurality of the intermediate base member further bundled to form one base decoration body; and a plurality of the base decoration body being disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2008
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Yumiko Nakayashi
  • Publication number: 20100203264
    Abstract: The “Cake Umbrella” was invented to protect (from spit) and decorate the cake. Although “The Cake Umbrella” is made and used in various combinations and designs and with a variety of materials, there are three basic versions, namely: (i) the all plastic version (top base and sides) made with transparent plastic because it provides excellent spit protection and will not conceal the decoration on the cake. When elaborately decorated it is also used for decorative purposes; (ii) utilizes the same top base but with interchangeable Velcro attached skirt (sides) made with beautifully designed fabric trimming and also provides complete protection and decoration for the cake; (iii) is made with strips and/or sheets of specially selected paper folded into beautiful ruffles and other designs and will also protect and decorate the entire cake. They (versions (i), (ii) & (iii) will all facilitate candles without compromising their protective capabilities. “The Cake Umbrella” is a novel invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: Errol Fitzroy Bennett
  • Publication number: 20100159159
    Abstract: An ornamental funeral flower includes a base, a riser fixedly attached to the center of the base, and support members extending from the riser to the edge of the base. The flower also includes an attachment layer attached to one or more of the base, riser, and support members, and petals fixedly attached to the attachment layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Kao Youa Pa Lee-Hinds
  • Publication number: 20100143614
    Abstract: The bubble wrap of the present invention includes glitter or confetti, or both encapsulated into the bubbles of the bubble wrap and embedded between the layers of film. One or both layers of plastic which comprise the bubble wrap can be colored, or printed to accentuate the holiday or event being celebrated. A method for making the bubble wrap is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Christopher Holodny