Abstract: A laminate includes a water resistant layer and a water absorbent layer. The laminate is sized to be folded to seal the water resistant layer and to be concealed on the person.

Abstract: A car cap including a magnetic base and a cap body attached to the magnetic base, the cap body having a cap bill having a cap bill aerodynamic taper.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composite shingle which includes (a) a rectangular shingle sheet having an undivided headlap portion and a lower butt portion which is divided into spaced apart tabs and (b) an elongated backup strip of hue or color contrasting with said shingle sheet, positioned under the tabs of said butt portion and secured to the lower portion of the headlap, the bottom edge of said strip conforming in outline to the bottom edge of said tabs and extending below said tabs at a distance equal to the spaces between the tabs, so as to form a uniform border around tabs.

Abstract: A film applique in the form of a silhouette of the rear view of a human head applied to the rear window of a vehicle, the film being a semi-transparent reflective film of the type normally used as a tinting for vehicle window glass. The tinting film provides a reflective surface when illuminated, thereby giving the impression of occupants in the vehicle.

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: A honeycomb-shaped hollow body of plastic, preferably polyolefins, is provided which is composed of individually interconnected plastics components produced by injection molding. The advantages of the invention lie in a hollow body structure having a stable shape, low stress and accurate dimensions.

Abstract: A hot plate assembly for supporting heated elements above a more heat susceptible surface, while also presenting an image through the translucent or transparent top plate of the hot plate assembly. The transparent or translucent top plate or main body is preferably formed of a tempered glass and a photographic element or other manner of illustrating an object is mounted or positioned on the undersurface of the top plate so as to be visible through the top plate. The image member provided on the undersurface of the top plate is fixed in position by way of a larger area backing layer which is bonded at least to the top plate's undersurface but also to the image member such as a photograph. Alternatively, the backing layer has the image integrally formed on or in the backing layer. A method is also described for forming a hot plate assembly which includes the sandwiching of the image member between the top plate and backing layer.

Abstract: A composite panel comprising a core (12) and at least one outer sheet (14) which is adhesively bonded to the core is such that the composite panel (10) is shape-formed creating at least one radius of bending (24b) in the outer layer (14). The core (12) has a cellular structure and is bonded to the outer layer (14) at least by one visco-elastic adhesive layer (16) applied over the entire inner surface of the outer layer (14). The combination of the honeycomb structure of the core and the adhesive layer with the mentioned properties attaching the core to the outer sheet leads to a composite panel that may be shaped quickly and at favorable cost, without the outer layers being damaged or the stength being significantly reduced. As a result of the large area visco-elastic bonding a higher resistance to delamination, debonding due to vibration, corrosion and moisture is achieved.

Abstract: An in-duct humidifier has a permeable rectangular pad to be placed in a heated air stream. Water dripping onto the top of the pad is evaporated by the air stream which is passing through the pad to thereby increase its humidity. The pad is held in a frame and the frame is mounted in the humidifier's housing. The frame holds the pad by an arrangement of sloped surfaces and narrow projections to minimize the area of the frame in direct contact with the pad. By minimizing the contact area between the pad and the frame, the amount of water flowing onto the frame and evaporating from the frame is minimized, thereby reducing the rate and amount of minerals dissolved in the water which are deposited on the frame surfaces.

Abstract: A shaped exterior automotive body part having a contoured decorative outer surface, comprising a supporting substrate sheet and a decorative transfer film bonded to one side of said substrate sheet and conforming to said contoured surface, said decorative transfer film having a clear coat/color coat exterior automotive paint film comprising a flexible outer clear coat layer having a glossy, smooth outer surface, the clear coat layer formed of an optically clear, thermoplastic and thermoformable weatherable polymeric material, and a pigmented color coat of automotive quality paint adhered to an inner surface of said outer clear coat layer, the color coat formed of a thermoplastic and thermoformable polymeric material with pigments distributed therein to provide a layer of color visible to the outer surface of the automotive body part; said supporting substrate sheet comprising a continuous and self-supporting thermoformable polymeric material having contoured surface regions formed by having thermoformed the c

Abstract: An elongate barrier (1) including an elongate carrier (3) which is flexible in all directions along its length and capable of retaining in transverse section substantially a U-shape (15) having a base and opposite clamping members; and at least one resilient barrier member (17) extending along the length of the carrier and having a base portion (25) and a body portion (27), wherein the base portion of the barrier member is retained in the base of the carrier by the clamping members and the body portion projects from the carrier such that when the carrier is flexed, the barrier member is retained in the carrier.

Abstract: A card with a removal and reusable covering thin transparent vinyl layer sheet with indicia thereon and a backing material sheet layered under said vinyl layer sheet and removably retained thereto by static cling without the use of adhesives there between. The covering vinyl sheet may cover part or all of one side of the backing material sheet such as in a folded greeting or a unfolded postcard, respectively. The indicia may take on almost any form of visual data including letters, words, pictorial representations, drawings, photographs, logos or any combination thereof. When the vinyl layer sheet is removed from the backing sheet, it may be placed on any flat smooth surface, such as a glass window pane, as long as static cling can hold the removable vinyl layer sheet thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to an edge protector, method and fitted article, and in particular to an edge protector for use on generally flat faced, panel-like products such as doors, worktops, table-tops and the like. There is disclosed an edge protector (10) having a base (14), two opposed sides (16), each side including a leg (20) and an arm (22), the legs and arms comprising corrugated paper joined to plain paper, characterised in that the arms (22) extend between the legs (20), and in that the plain paper on tan arm faces plain paper on the other arm and in that plain paper on a leg faces away from plain paper on the other leg. There is further disclosed such edge protector wherein the legs and arms are of paper having fluting on one face and include resilient biassing means (24) acting to urge parts of the respective sides towards each other. There is also disclosed a method for making such an edge protector and an edge protector fitted therewith.

Abstract: A magnetic marker which comprises a flexible organic polymer substrate having an anisotropic thermal shrinking property and a soft magnetic thin film having uniaxial magnetic anisotropy. The angle formed between the direction in which the organic polymer substrate has the highest degree of thermal shrinkage and the direction of magnetic easy axis in the soft magnetic thin film is in the range from 50.degree. to 90.degree.. The marker is a thin film of a simple structure, yet exhibits satisfactory magnetic characteristics. A roll having a plurality of magnetic markers, each comprising an organic polymer substrate and a soft magnetic thin film formed transversely on the surface, can be manufactured by a process relying upon the combination of (i) a roll coater method and (ii) a sputtering technique.

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: The invention relates to articles of manufacture formed of a variety of copper fittings, such as 90 degree-elbows, tees, nipples, and straight pipe sections. The articles essentially comprise a pair of components formed of multiple copper fittings, where such components are pivotally mounted to one another. Finished articles may include, for example, a free standing picture frame or a candelabra.

Abstract: A framed art reproduction comprises:i) a thin sheet of deformable substrate having an artistic image reproduced on a front face thereof,ii) the thin sheet having an integral raised land portion containing the image, an integral flange surrounding the raised land and an integral continuous lip interconnecting the raised land to the flange, the lip being of a predetermined height defined by an extent to which the raised land is deformed in the substrate;iii) a matte for framing the raised land, the matte having an aperture provided therein as defined by an aperture edge of the matte, the aperture edge being dimensioned to engage the continuous lip and locate thereby the raised land relative to the matte; andiv) means for securing the located raised land in the matte with the flange contacting the matte.

Abstract: A sports towel with diverse abrasive surfaces, multiple means for connection to a target element, interior polishing pockets and exterior accessory pockets. A first embodiment includes a piece of material having a first, pile-like textured surface and a second, felt-like textured surface. A second embodiment provides a second piece of material mounted on the first piece of material along the peripheral edges thereof, defining a pocket. A third embodiment provides a third piece of material mounted on the assembly of the first and second pieces of material, along only a portion of the periphery of the third piece of material, defining a pocket.

Abstract: An automobile glass pane is provided with a frame molding of a polymer. The molding has a portion with a U-like cross section. In this portion, an adhesive bead is introduced, the bead serves for bonding the glass pane to the attachment flange of the window opening in the vehicle bodywork. The lateral limbs of the U-like portion of the molding are internally provided with anchoring projections for mechanically holding the adhesive bead in place between the limbs without any separate adhesive or bonding.

Abstract: Although typical decorative grass is useful for lining containers such as Easter baskets to provide an attractive and cushioned nest, such decorative grass has the disadvantage of creating messes wherever individual strands of the grass fall. When individual strands which constitute decorative grass are connected to one another, this significantly cuts down on or eliminates the mess usually associated with decorative grass. The individual strands may be connected at one end of each strand, or at the middle of the strands. The strands may also be connected to the container in which the decorative grass is placed.