Abstract: An article comprising a medallic artwork with an embedded, decorated substrate, such as a ceramic wafer, carrying a miniaturized reproduction of two-dimensional artwork. Preferably, the two-dimensional artwork is reproduced in the form of a four-color decal that is fired onto a porcelain wafer. The medallic artwork is formed by striking, hot or cold casting, molding, or by the lost wax method and includes a depression dimensioned for receiving the wafer. The medallic artwork protects and enhances the two-dimensional artwork, and its design preferably corresponds to the artwork to create a unique, collectable work of art in and of itself.

Abstract: A method of making a lightweight reinforced composite framing member for an automotive vehicle comprises forming a foam core of resinous plastic material in the general shape and configuration of the composite framing number. A plurality of cover strips made of a sheet molding compound containing a thermosetting material is molded in an uncured or only partially cured, flexible, tacky condition and then pressed on the core in a manner covering substantially the entire outer surface of the core. The assembly consisting of the core with the cover strips adhered thereto is placed in a mold and by the application of heat and pressure the cover strips are caused to flow into a uniform and continuous sheath bonded on the core in the configuration of the reinforced composite framing member. While in the mold, the sheath is cured and set, completing the formation of the framing member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetized artificial floral system wherein artificial flowers have petals formed from a plurality of layers of sheets of flexible sheet material which are fluffed apart in the appearance of a chrysanthemum flower and wired to a magnetic base for removable attachment to a sign assembly which is adapted to vehicle mounting and is foldable for convenient storage.

Abstract: A multi-dimensional camouflaged garment that has an external surface, a first portion of the external surface being formed of a three dimensional material and a second portion of the external surface being formed of a two dimensional material.

Abstract: A holder for water absorbing blocks in which articles requiring moisture, such as flowers, can be inserted for display purposes. The holder includes a back member with peripheral walls forming a cavity in which the blocks are inserted and a receptacle at the lower end and outside a wall of the back member for receiving a retaining water from the block members which flows over the wall.

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

Abstract: A markable sign is characterized by a laminated structure comprising a flexible layer of backing material having a front surface for receiving permanent printing and a rear surface for mounting on a support object. A flexible transparent layer has a rear surface for receiving permanent printing and a front surface. The transparent layer is connected with the backing layer with the rear surface of the transparent layer preferably being in contiguous relation with the front surface of the backing layer. The front surface of the transparent layer includes two coated areas, one for receiving a permanent marking and the other for receiving an erasable marking. When the sign is mounted on a motor vehicle, information regarding specifications for the vehicle are applied in the form of permanent markings to the first coating and information regarding maintenance performed at regular time intervals can be applied in the form of erasable markings to the second coating.

Abstract: Presented is a segmented spherical display device including at least four embodiments. The segmented spherical body of the display device may be, but need not be, transparent, is segmented in specific ways unique to different segment configurations to provide multiple flat surface portions or facets, each defined by at least two straight edges or lines of demarcation and one arcuate edge subtending the angle defined by the two straight edges, and to which or on which facets may be detachably mounted selected visual indicia or images for visual display. In two of the embodiments, the segmented spherical bodies are each segmented to provide two bodies that are halves of a sphere, that are mirror-images of one another and interengageable to form a segmented sphere. In the other two embodiments, the respective spherical bodies are each segmented to provide four quarter-sphere segment portions or bodies that are mirror-images of one another.

Abstract: A tensile-integrity (tensegrity) structure which automatically and elastically returns to its original shape after deformation comprises compression units (e.g. struts) ?11! connected together by elastic tensile units (e.g. elastic chords) ?13!. Each elastic chord ?13! connects the extreme tip ?12! of a first side strut to a midpoint ?15! of a center strut. The extreme tip of a second side strut is similarly connected to the midpoint of the center strut by an elastic chord.

Abstract: An article of entertainment for use as an event booster device and temporary placement on a painted metallic surface. The article of entertainment includes a first pliable sheet of material having a from and back side and having a humorous depiction printed on the front side. An adhesive-type material is placed on the back side of the first sheet to allow the first sheet with its indicia to be placed on a vehicle painted metallic surface for viewing and then removed without damaging the painted surface or leaving a residue thereon. A second sheet may be removably attached to the back side of the first sheet as a backing sheet to prevent adhesion of the first sheet to a surface until ready for use when it is then removed from the backing sheet.

Abstract: A honeycomb body, in particular a catalyst carrier body, includes at least partially structured sheet-metal layers forming a multiplicity of channels through which a fluid can flow. An electrically insulating intermediate layer has at least two sheet-metal layers being mechanically clamped together and an insulating layer electrically insulating the at least two sheet-metal layers from one another.

Abstract: An improved three-dimensional topographical model comprised of a plurality of layers having curvilinear apertures therethrough. The layers are stacked upon each other to form a three-dimensional hollow structure. The individual layers are cut from at least two motherboards and each layer is marked with a contour line to indicate the location on which the subsequent layer is stacked. During assembly, the outermost topographical layer of a first motherboard is removed and placed on a support member, thus constituting the first or bottom layer of the model. The outermost topographical layer of the second motherboard is removed and placed on top of the first layer, and subsequent layers are alternately removed from each of any remaining motherboards and stacked so that the margin of each layer overlaps the margin of the previous layer. This process is repeated until all layers are utilized and the model is fully formed. A model having steep inclines will require a greater number of motherboards.

Abstract: A method of forming a composite extrusion is disclosed wherein a main body portion (1) of the extrusion is first extruded from a thermosetting material, this body portion then being heated so as at least partly to cure it, the main body portion then being passed at high temperature through a further extruder where a thermoplastics material (8) is extruded onto one or more surfaces of the main body portion (1), the subsequent composite extrusion then being cooled and formed into its final shape.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of folding a honeycomb panel, the panel preferably comprising a honeycomb core having opposing face sheets. A slit is preferably cut through one face sheet and the underlying honeycomb core and a wedge is driven into the honeycomb panel at the location of the slit. The wedge crushes the honeycomb core to a preselected depth with a preselected angle whereby the crushed honeycomb core forms a hinge. The honeycomb panel can then folded along the hinge in a direction opposite the intact face sheet. Adhesives can be used to hold the hinge in the folded position.

Abstract: A decorative pin having a surface made of metal for displaying a high quality color photographic image having a high degree of image resolution reproduced directly onto a metal surface and a method for reproducing a high quality photographic image directly onto a metal surface are disclosed. The decorative pin of the present invention comprises a base member made of brass having an upper surface for displaying a photographic image that is reproduced directly onto the upper surface and a lower surface having means for removably attaching the decorative pin to a garment.

Abstract: An injection molding which is built up from a thermoplastic material and glass fibers where the glass fibers have a fiber length of at least 5 mm and are present in an amount of 2 to 8% by weight, based on the total weight of the glass fibers and thermoplastic material. The injection molding has an impact strength at 23.degree. C. of at least 170 kJ/m.sup.2 and an impact strength at -30.degree. C. of at least 140 kJ/m.sup.2. The injection molding material is distinguished by a significant improvement in its impact strength, together with an increased heat resistance compared with injection moldings of simple thermoplastic materials which are not reinforced with fibers.

Abstract: Easily breakable glass pane for emergency exits or the like, comprising at least one first sheet that is provided with at least one hole and is joined to at least one second sheet having no holes. The pane constituted by said sheets is perimetrically shaped so that only the second sheet is mounted in a perimetric frame.

Abstract: A method of producing realistic, artificial tree bark from an original natural tree initially includes forming a mold by applying a flexible rubber molding onto a selected tree. The mold is removed as a sheet and spread flat. An in-mold coating and an isocyanate and polyol containing compound is applied and allowed to cure. The bark is thereafter removed from the mold. Various colors may be added either as pre-mixed or after. Reinforcing materials may also be used.

Abstract: Natural tree camouflage sheet material having a three-dimensional camouflage effect for use in clothing shelters, blinds and other general purpose camouflage applications includes a sheet of three-dimensional camouflage material having the appearance of natural tree bark and including a molded portion with the molded portion being formed from a pliant material molded into a natural tree bark configuration taken from a negative relief mold, the negative relief mold being obtained from an impression of the bark from a natural tree.

Abstract: A foldable multicellular structure for rapid intervention works comprises two side flanks, two end walls articulated to the side flanks, and a plurality of intermediate dividing walls which are also articulated to the side flanks and are spaced apart from one another by constant predetermined distances. The side flanks are formed by a plurality of basic component parts which are articulated to one another along a vertical side while the end walls and the dividing walls are each formed by a single component part. The component parts are produced from panels of netting, preferably metal netting, and are covered on one face by one or more sheets of material that is more close-meshed than the netting and is preferably a geotextile. The multicellular structure can be folded in a bellows-like manner after being flattened so that it has a reduced space requirement irrespective of the length of the structure in its open and erected configuration.