Abstract: A novel lighting device is provided which projects two simultaneous yet distinct lighting effects to its surrounding areas from a central mounted and covered light source, firstly illuminating a proximate surface directly by the light source and by reflection of a cover, and secondly light is remotely provided by optically conductive materials which transmit and project light, such that the central light source projects onto proximate surface areas directly and by reflection, and light projects remotely and outwardly, carried from said source by light transmission utilizing optically conductive materials.

Abstract: This invention is in the area of three-dimensional holiday decorations and their manufacture, and specifically in the area of an illuminated decoration to replace natural stems for the tops of pumpkins, squash and gourd-type fruits as used in Halloween, Thanksgiving, Harvest, Christmas and similar holiday-type decorations. An artificial replacement stem and various assorted appendages such as witches and apparitions are provided.

Abstract: This invention is in the area of three-dimensional holiday decorations and their manufacture, and specifically in the area of an illuminated decoration which may replace natural stems for the tops of pumpkins, squash and gourd-type fruits as used in Halloween, Thanksgiving, Harvest, Christmas and similar holiday-type decorations. An artificial replacement stem and various assorted appendages are provided. A decorative novelty item, such as a Halloween pumpkin, is affixed with said artificial stem or various appendages of a design or other festive decorative appurtenance, replacing or augmenting its natural stem. Said artificial stem or appendages may also be equipped with means of illumination, especially by chemical luminescence, together with a means for affixing said artificial stem or appendage to said pumpkin or like-type fruit such as adhesive, a spike or hook-type attachment means.

Abstract: This invention is in the area of three-dimensional holiday decorations and their manufacture, and specifically in the area of an illuminated decoration which may replace natural stems for the tops of pumpkins, squash and gourd-type fruits as used in Halloween, Thanksgiving, Harvest, Christmas and similar holiday-type decorations. An artificial replacement stem and various assorted appendages are provided. A decorative novelty item, such as a Halloween pumpkin, is affixed with said artificial stem or various appendages of a design or other festive decorative appurtenance, replacing or augmenting its natural stem. Said artificial stem or appendages may also be equipped with means of illumination, especially by chemical luminescence, together with a means for affixing said artificial stem or appendage to said pumpkin or like-type fruit such as adhesive, a spike or hook-type attachment means.

Abstract: A flosser having a framework and a length of floss incorporated therein is disclosed. The framework has a configuration which allows for exposed portions of floss at opposite ends of the framework. A flosser mold is also disclosed which allows for manufacture of the flosser using conventional plastic injection molding techniques. The mold comprises a plurality of receptacles and pins which allow for precise capture and positioning of a strand of floss during the injection molding process.