Abstract: A novel coated sheet material is made by: (a) coating a porous substrate sheet material with a barrier coating comprised of (i) a cross-linkable polymer resistant to penetration by water moister when cured, and (ii) a water-dispersible, film-forming polymer that is resistant to penetration by grease and oil when cured, said barrier coating composition forming a barrier layer on said substrate sheet material; and (b) coating said barrier layer with a release coating composition. The coated sheet material may be used to make containers, wrappers and/or receptacles for food and other substances, including ovenable and dual-ovenable embodiments thereof.

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 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 panel is provided including multiple rows of parallel cells extending transversely of the rows and with the cells of adjacent rows of cells staggered longitudinally of the rows relative to each other, two, three, four and five cell row panels being disclosed. The panels are formed by folded material strips stacked one upon the other with each material strip having portions thereof glued together and adjacent material strips in each stack of strips glued together such that each material strip forms at least one complete cell of one row of cells and at least three-quarters of an adjacent cell in an adjacent row of cells.Also, a support system is provided for supporting the upper margin of a vertically disposed multi cell row panel wherein an upper cell or cells has one or two horizontal stiffening strips disposed therein and spaced beneath a stationery support strip.

Abstract: An artificial turf of the invention is disclosed in which tufts of artificial grass filaments are implanted on a backing structure to form a pile surface, and tufts of assist filaments, which are shorter than the artificial grass filaments, are implanted between the tufts of the artificial grass filaments. This construction prevents the artificial grass filaments from folding for a long period of time since the assist filaments support the artificial grass filaments, so that a soft and resilient feel resembling natural turf can be obtained. When using longer lengths of artificial grass filaments, it is possible to obtain an appearance similar to natural turf and to enhance sliding characteristics on a turf surface, whereby sliding actions in a soccer game or the like can be performed readily.

Abstract: An archival photoprint laminate process employs a dye-bleach developed transparent print laminated on both sides using a polyurethane bonding material which includes UV inhibitors, and then fusing those three layers between opposing sheets of glass in a standard type heat-laminating process. An aliphatic polyether urethane extruded sheet is employed as the bonding material. The print is developed on ILFORD CC.F7 transparent display film by the Ilford CIBACHROME II process.

Abstract: A garland comprising an elongated base ribbon and a plurality of annealed metal wires spirally wrapped around the base ribbon member forming a garland having substantially no spring back characteristics. The garland may include an elongated web film having a plurality of transverse cuts along both longitudinal edges arranged to form a plurality of loops with the annealed metal wire spirally wrapped around the elongated web film loops forming a garland with helically rotated loops about the wires.

Abstract: A tinsel-type garland has outwardly-directed reflecting surface areas created by permanently creasing the free ends of the tinsel needles to form tabs bent at an angle of approximately 90 degrees from the shank of the needle. The formation of these tabs orients their surface approximately tangent to the radial array of needles and, thus, faces a plurality of reflective surfaces directly toward the viewer. Only a small additional amount of material is needed to form the tabs which aid in obscuring the center core of the garland. Hence, less compacting of the web may be needed, thus offering an additional cost saving by reducing the amount of material needed to visually fill out the garland. This construction provides a distinctive appearance, especially when mirror-like, highly-reflective metallic web material is used to form the needles.

Abstract: A biodegradable mulch product comprising sheets or finely divided particles of cellulosic fibrous material bonded together with a bonding agent comprising a water-based bonding adhesive and compressed to form a laminar layer, said compressed laminar layer being cut into mulch-size pieces that simulate natural tree mulches in appearance, density and rate of biodegradation.

Abstract: A portable religious shrine that is suitable for use at a gravesite comprising a portable enclosure with a plurality of compartments and a folding windscreen suitable for use in the burning of candles, burning of incense, and storage of objects such as a bible and a photograph or picture.

Abstract: A combined glassrun, greenhouse trim (10) for the window opening of an automotive vehicle comprising an extruded or co-extruded, polymeric glassrun (12) and a greenhouse trim (14). The greenhouse trim (14) is injection molded from a polymeric material against a surface of a flange portion (22) of the glassrun (12). The organic materials selected for the glassrun (12) and the greenhouse trim (14) are such that the greenhouse trim (14) is adhesively joined to the glassrun (12) during the injection molding of the greenhouse trim (14).

Abstract: An illuminated Christmas ornament which comprises a transparent member having an aperture in a top edge, a light fixture land a light bulb carried in the light fixture. A component is for electrically connecting the light fixture to a socket of a conventional master light string. A structure is for clamping the light fixture to the transparent member adjacent the top edge with the light bulb extending into the aperture, so that the light bulb can provide illumination to the transparent member.

Abstract: A void filler device for use in staggering or spacing apart items, such as paper rolls, during shipment includes a plurality of L-shaped members made of laminated paperboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic or other like suitable material. Each of the members has a first leg and a second leg which is angled approximately 90.degree. relative to the first leg. The first leg includes a plurality of spaced slots, which extend approximately half of the width of the first leg, by which the members interlock with each other to form an open-cell construction that is expandable and collapsible. The void filler expands and collapses by the members moving relative to each other.

Abstract: A long molded article having a skin layer composed of a thermoplastic elastomer, and a core layer coated with said skin layer which is composed of 30 to 70% by weight of a matrix phase composed of a polypropylene resin and 70 to 30% by weight of one dispersed phase selected from the group consisting of ethylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymers and styrene-based thermoplastic elastomers. According to the present invention, there can be obtained a long molded article such as a side molding for automobile, which is excellent in attractiveness after mounting, dimensional stability, etc.

Abstract: A decorative three-dimensional figure or other shaped object clad in a transparent, synthetic plastic film conforming to the contours of the object and exuding a fragrance whose scent is appropriate to the nature of the object. Thus when the object is a Christmas tree ornament, the fragrance may then simulate the aroma of pine needles. To clad the object it is first enveloped in a foraminated sheet of shrink wrap film that is impregnated with a volatile liquid fragrance, the sheet then being heated to cause it to shrink and conform to the contours of the object whereby the clad object then proceeds to emit the fragrance for a prolonged period.

Abstract: A new art form providing a plurality of optical images and illusions by the novel coaction of at least two diverse line and curve patterns disposed in spaced generally parallel relationship to each other, at least one of said patterns being rotatable at a rate different from that of the other pattern. The differential rates of rotation generate a dynamic composite image which is ultimately cyclically repetitive. The art form is especially useful in creating time pieces and mood altering displays for psychological counseling.

Abstract: A decorative piece of furniture is made from a frame. A cover is attached to the frame. A decorative scene is disposed on a side of the cover to be viewed. The cover includes a plurality of wrinkled metal foil parts. Each of the plurality of wrinkled metal foil parts has a front and a back. A thin, flexible material is connected to the back of each of the plurality of metal foil parts. The decorative scene is disposed on the fronts of the plurality of metal foil parts.A method of making a piece of decorative furniture that embodies a plurality of metal foil parts backed with a thin, flexible material. A thin, flexible material of each metal foil part is secured to a second thin, flexible material. Paint is .applied to the metal foil parts to provide a decorative scene. The painted metal foil parts and the second thin, flexible material are damaged to create a distressed and wrinkled decorative scene. The second thin, flexible material is secured to a frame.

Abstract: A honeycomb structure consists of a plurality of dual cell members, each of these members is formed of a continuous length of foldable material which is folded into a 8-figured configuration. The dual cell members are stacked and adhered superposedly to constitute a window covering and the like.

Abstract: A method of making a weatherstripping product for attachment on an automotive vehicle or for other weatherstripping applications, said method comprising the steps of: forming a support member of a predetermined configuration, extruding an elastomeric weatherstrip, treating a surface of the elastomeric weatherstrip with an abundance of ultraviolet radiation from a UV source to thereby provide a UV treated surface on the weatherstrip, applying a low friction surface coating to the UV treated surface on the weatherstrip to provide a coated elastomeric weatherstrip, mounting the coated elastomeric weatherstrip on said support member, to thereby provide a weatherstripping product with markedly improved anti-squeak and ice release characteristics; and the weatherstripping product prepared from this material.

Abstract: A duct cover for use with a duct within a vehicle, the duct cover operative for directing a fluid flow. The duct cover being further operative for minimizing the entrance of foreign object debris into the duct. The duct cover has a flow directing honeycomb portion for conducting the passing fluid flow in a preferred direction. The flow directing honeycomb comprises an array of continuous, polygon shaped open cells which are biased with respect to the initial fluid flow direction. The periphery of the flow directing honeycomb is rigidized to stiffen the same for minimizing the displacements thereof. The rigidity is provided by a framing member comprising upper and lower skin structures affixed to a core material. The framing member is preferably adhesively bonded to the flow directing honeycomb by means of a foaming adhesive and a barrier member. The barrier member is operative for minimizing the expansion of the foaming adhesive into the open cells of the honeycomb.