Abstract: A process for printing the surface of objects such as trophies and plaques including the steps of a) providing a sheet(s) or block(s) of desired shape having surface(s) and edges; b) laminating at least one surface of the objects with heat transfer foil to provide a clear, white or shade of white polymer coating; and optionally, c) printing a design onto the shade of white coating on the surface of the object by UV printing or sublimation printing. Trophies and plaques made by the process. It is also the objects so laminated and/or printed.

Abstract: A process for customization of decoration that allows efficient production of small batches of custom awards medallions, medals and coins, particularly suitable for die cast medal medallions, medals and coins. The invention is also the medallions, medals and coins made by the process.

Abstract: An easily assembled trophy assembly system in which columns are friction fitted into slots or recesses in a base and provides for adhesives to secure the columns and bases together and alignment means to ensure proper alignment and orientation of columns on bases. The disclosed system provides attachment means to work with trophies that uses wooden, marble and composite bases.

Abstract: A process for printing the surface of objects such as trophies and plaques including the steps of a) providing a sheet(s) or block(s) of desired shape having surface(s) and edges; b) laminating at least one surface of the objects with heat transfer foil to provide a clear, white or shade of white polymer coating; and optionally, c) printing a design onto the shade of white coating on the surface of the object by UV printing or sublimation printing. Trophies and plaques made by the process. It is also the objects so laminated and/or printed.

Abstract: A process for customization of decoration that allows efficient production of small batches of custom awards medallions, medals and coins, particularly suitable for die cast medal medallions, medals and coins. The invention is also the medallions, medals and coins made by the process.

Abstract: An easily assembled trophy assembly system in which columns are friction fitted into slots or recesses in a base and provides for adhesives to secure the columns and bases together and alignment means to ensure proper alignment and orientation of columns on bases. The disclosed system provides attachment means to work with trophies that uses wooden, marble and composite bases.

Abstract: A process for printing the surface of objects such as trophies and plaques including the steps of a) providing a sheet(s) or block(s) of desired shape having surface(s) and edges; b) laminating at least one surface of the objects with heat transfer foil to provide a clear, white or shade of white polymer coating; and optionally, c) printing a design onto the shade of white coating on the surface of the object by UV printing or sublimation printing. Trophies and plaques made by the process. It is also the objects so laminated and/or printed.

Abstract: A process for printing the surface of wooden trophies by cutting wooden sheet(s) or block(s) to desired shape to provide pieces with surface(s) and edges; laminating at least one surface of the cut pieced with heat transfer foil to provide a shade of white coating; and printing a design onto the shade of white coating on the surface of the piece by UV printing or sublimation printing and trophies so made.

Abstract: A process for printing the surface of wooden trophies including the steps of a) cutting wooden sheet(s) or block(s) to desired shape to provide pieces with surface(s) and edges; b) laminating at least one surface of the cut pieced with heat transfer foil to provide a shade of white coating; c) printing a design onto the shade of white coating on the surface of the piece by UV printing or sublimation printing. Trophies and plaques made by the process.

Abstract: An apparatus and method therefore of utilizing a connector base of the present invention to preconstruct a trophy assembly prior to the attachment of the figure, utilizing traditional threaded rod construction, with the connector base further adapted to receive one or more additional components configured with a resilient or rigid attachment, such as a figure, to complete the trophy for use. More particularly, the figure may have a traditional threaded stud molded therein, or be adapted to snap or twist in place establishing a permanent connection, or reversibly twist or snap in place. In addition, the attachment comprises a resilient or rigid connecting member attached to a trophy component adapted to insert into a connector member opening configured in a second trophy component. Further, any component of a trophy assembly could be adapted with the snap or twist attachment of the present invention and the assembly could quickly proceed without the need for the internal threaded rod.

Abstract: An apparatus and method therefore of utilizing a connector base of the present invention to preconstruct a trophy assembly prior to the attachment of the figure, utilizing traditional threaded rod construction, with the connector base further adapted to receive one or more additional components configured with a resilient or rigid attachment, such as a figure, to complete the trophy for use. More particularly, the figure may have a traditional threaded stud molded therein, or be adapted to snap or twist in place establishing a permanent connection, or reversibly twist or snap in place. In addition, the attachment comprises a resilient or rigid connecting member attached to a trophy component adapted to insert into a connector member opening configured in a second trophy component. Further, any component of a trophy assembly could be adapted with the snap or twist attachment of the present invention and the assembly could quickly proceed without the need for the internal threaded rod.

Abstract: A printed paper based decorative element with photo-realistic detail to be affixed to an award such as a trophy riser or column, a medal or medallion, or a plaque. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the design is selected and printed on a paper substrate in a conventional manner using offset printing or digital printing. The paper substrate has a pre-applied pressure sensitive adhesive composition on the non-printed side. The printed paper is then clear gloss coated and cured. The parent printed sheet is then die cut to isolate the desired decorative element, and the decorative element is applied to the award.

Abstract: An apparatus and method therefore of utilizing a connector base of the present invention to preconstruct a trophy assembly prior to the attachment of the figure, utilizing traditional threaded rod construction, with the connector base further adapted to receive one or more additional components configured with a resilient or rigid attachment, such as a figure, to complete the trophy for use. More particularly, the figure may have a traditional threaded stud molded therein, or be adapted to snap or twist in place establishing a permanent connection, or reversibly twist or snap in place. In addition, the attachment comprises a resilient or rigid connecting member attached to a trophy component adapted to insert into a connector member opening configured in a second trophy component. Further, any component of a trophy assembly could be adapted with the snap or twist attachment of the present invention and the assembly could quickly proceed without the need for the internal threaded rod.