Arts, Crafts Or Sign Patents (Class 206/575)
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Patent number: 6381852Abstract: A pastry cutter set with combined storage case and support. The cutters include a closed peripheral wall suitable for stamping corresponding shapes from rolled pastry dough. Two sizes are provided for each shape, with these sizes permitting nesting of the smaller within the larger. A case provide a convenient place for storing stacked sets of the nested cutters. The case additionally includes mounting studs extending therefrom. The cutters include appropriate apertures for receiving the mounting studs to thus mount one or more cutters upon the case for easier manipulation and multiple stamping.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1998Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Dart Industries, Inc.Inventors: Nele Wallays, Victor J. J. Cautereels
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Patent number: 6328461Abstract: A pool table decorative light for directing light toward a pool table and covering a light assembly. The pool table decorative light includes a light housing, the light housing has an open bottom side such that an interior and exterior of the light housing are defined. The light housing has a shape generally resembling a car. The light housing has a pair of openings therein such that each of the cables holding a light assembly may extend through one of the openings such that the light housing may be positioned between the light assembly and the ceiling. A plurality of accessories may be used for individually decorating an exterior surface of the light housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Inventor: Clayton R. Younker
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Publication number: 20010047951Abstract: A body paint and applicator kit includes a plurality of paint containers, each having body paint. The colors of body paint within the different containers are selected to match a selected sport team's colors or theme colors. Each container has associated therewith a body paint applicator, preferably made of sponge material, which covers an outlet of the container that is configured to selectively apply body paint to a skin surface. The kit may include containers that have lid-forming bases whereby the containers are stackable. The kit may also include body decorating accessories, including any combination of paint removal tissue, stencil, pencil for writing on skin, or sport-related or theme-based decals having an adhesive layer for placement on a skin surface. The kit includes a carrying case configured to hold the paint containers and accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventor: Patrina O'Connor
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Patent number: 6325206Abstract: A painting kit for holding paints and water. The painting kit includes a vessel having a bottom wall. The bottom wall has a top surface. A peripheral wall extends upward from in the bottom wall. A plurality of containers for holding paint is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the bottom wall. A plurality of lids for covering the containers have shape adapted to fit over the top openings of one of the containers. A bowl for containing water is placed in the vessel.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2000Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Inventor: Susan Stonex
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Patent number: 6321476Abstract: A kit and method for creating an article display includes a frame having two openings. The completed display includes a clay tablet having an impression formed therein located within one of the frame openings and a picture located in the other frame opening. The kit is suitable for making impressions of baby's hands or feet and displaying a picture of the baby along with the tablet carrying the impressions.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2001Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Inventor: Mark J. Parini
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Publication number: 20010042698Abstract: A container liner comprising a waterproof backing, a porous covering, a seed carrier interposed between the backing and the covering, and a plurality of seeds embedded in the seed carrier such that upon germination the seeds will sprout through the porous covering to form a soft, natural, protective cushion for objects, such as candies or Easter eggs. The container liner is sufficiently flexible so that the container liner can be easily manipulated to substantially conform to the interior contour of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Inventor: Donald E. Weder
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Patent number: 6302273Abstract: Apparatus (10) for aiding the layout and editing of items of sheet material, comprising a portable case (12) composed of a plurality of panel units (14,15,16) hingedly coupled to one another such as to form, when folded together, a closed container. The closed case (12) contains a plurality of tabular elements (24,25,26), at least one of which is co-operable with a panel unit (14,15) such as to be erectable into an easel-like state when the case (12) is open with a panel unit (14,15) providing support for the tabular element (24,25) in an inclined position. This or another one of the tabular elements (25) may be provided with a repeatably adherent adhesive substance (54) of low adhesion to permit peeling off therefrom of items of sheet material temporarily mounted thereon. Another one of the tabular elements (26) supports, when the case is open, a cutting device (62) for trimming the items of sheet material to desired sizes.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: October 16, 2001Inventor: Richard John Edmunds
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Patent number: 6283297Abstract: A system for organizing threads for cross-stitching. The system includes a plurality of sheets having a predetermined thickness and a specific absorption characteristic are processed to create a plurality of I-shaped elements as perforated or removable thread retainers. Each retainer is manufactured with indicia to indicate a particular color scheme. This indicia can be produced in a number of different languages for use by a broad spectrum of cross-stitching enthusiasts. The system includes the steps of arranging threads according to at least one predetermined color scheme for cross-stitching; prefabricating a plurality of sheets, having at least one perforated I-shaped element disposed therein; selecting a thread from a variety of threads; wounding the selected thread around the I-shaped element; and inserting the I-shaped element within a multi-level compartment for subsequent use. A color comparison chart is used to compare thread colors.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2000Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Inventor: Marie E. Mosley
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Publication number: 20010009227Abstract: A kit and method for creating an article display includes a frame having two openings. The completed display includes a clay tablet having an impression formed therein located within one of the frame openings and a picture located in the other frame opening. The invention is suitable for making impressions of baby's hands or feet and displaying a picture of the baby along with the tablet carrying the impressions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Inventor: Mark J. Parini
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Patent number: 6260707Abstract: A house shaped carrying case and display assembly is herein disclosed. The house shaped carrying case and display assembly is comprised of an outer housing which includes a plurality of panels that define an internal compartment. Within the internal compartment is a display unit, utilized for displaying and receiving information and materials to and from a customer. The house shaped carrying case and display assembly is moveable between a first and second position, wherein in the first position the house shaped housing is operable as a carrying case and in the second position is operable as a display assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: FleetBoston Financial CorporationInventor: Allen W. Harris
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Patent number: 6244180Abstract: A system for forming artistic ink impressions. A case stores ink stamping accessories and/or allows large surface area stamps to be used.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Inventor: Jeffrey M. Winston
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Patent number: 6238756Abstract: A glass cloisonne article and method of making same is provided. The glass cloisonne article includes a glass substrate which can be formed into a desired shape, such as a vase, votive or other desired shape, a framework of metal wire for forming a design on the glass substrate, one or more colored glazes, and a clear glaze which covers the outer surfaces of the colored glazed glass substrate. The glass cloisonne article is translucent and flame resistant and can be used as a votive that can be illuminated by a candle or other illuminating means. The glass substrate can also be shaped into a vase to hold flowers and water. Various other designs can be made including, but not limited to, ornaments, Christmas ornaments, boxes, picture frames, coasters, etc.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventor: William F. Yee
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Publication number: 20010001195Abstract: The invention comprises an openable and closable storage unit (1) adapted so as to be capable of enclosing a folded-up display unit (2), consisting of one or more stand parts and one or more information-carrying sheets, screens or the like, first and second end-wall parts (11, 12) which belong to a wall part (10), said wall part (10) being arranged to, in cross section, form a cross-sectional area following one or both said end-wall parts (11, 12). A first storage space (5) is given a circular or in any case essentially circular cross section by means of part-circular units (7) which are formed in plane wall sections (10b) or applied thereto. A second storage space (6) is given a semi-circular or in any case essentially semi-circular cross section by means of units (8) which are formed in or next to said plane wall sections or attached thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2000Publication date: May 17, 2001Inventor: Erik Ola Ahlberg
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Patent number: 6220440Abstract: The present invention provides a new and useful gift packaging system, method and kit that includes an assortment of gifts and a decorative container and packing materials in which to present the gifts. The gift packaging system is pre-packaged together in a collapsed configuration that can be assembled into a constructed configuration. A container is provided of generally rigid material that is collapsible and constructable. When in the collapsed position, the container forms a generally rectangular, planer configuration. Further, packing material is provided in a partially overlying position with respect to the container. Gifts are also provided in a partially overlying position with respect to the container and the packing material. When in a collapsed configuration, a wrapping substantially encloses the packing material and gifts. The gift packaging kit can be constructed from the collapsed configuration upon removal of the wrapping.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Inventor: Philip Singerman
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Patent number: 6206193Abstract: The present invention relates to a packing box transformable to real scenery display table mainly having two connectable cases inside of which an accommodation space is disposed in order to receive and fix all kinds of objects; accordingly, a basic structure of the packing box is created and characterized in that the surfaces of the two cases of the packing box are respectively provided with real scenery plain patterns corresponding to accommodated objects; locating surfaces for receiving the objects are disposed at pre-arranged position; moreover, when the two cases with downward opening are connected on a basic surface, the packing box is developed to a real scenery display table so that the objects accommodated inside can be located on the pre-arranged locating surfaces to create a three-dimensional effect.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Inventor: Yin-Yin Wu
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Patent number: 6193118Abstract: The organizer of the present invention has (a) a panel, (b) a work surface; and (c) a rim for coupling the work surface to the panel. Preferably, the panel is part of a backpack. The work surface is light permeable and a space exists between the work surface and the panel for placement of a sheet of paper or other object between the work surface and the panel. Static electricity maintains the sheet of paper against the work surface in a removably affixed position. The sheet has indicia thereon which are observable through the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 1997Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Jamin, Inc.Inventor: Monica Meyer Kearl
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Patent number: 6155413Abstract: A carpet refurbishing kit includes a liquid dispensing bottle having a rotatable cleaning brush at its lower end and an adjustable spray assembly at its upper end. When rotated in a first direction, the cleaning brush actuates a dispensing nozzle allowing liquid from the container to be delivered therethrough. The spray assembly at the upper end may be adjusted to deliver liquid having a desired spray pattern. The bottle is prepackaged within a container having a plurality of varying configured perforated panels that may be removed to form a template for assisting a user in applying liquid from the bottle to a predetermined area of the carpet.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Inventor: Todd C. Bilanchone
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Patent number: 6155425Abstract: The present invention provides an ink-slab for calligraphy, wherein a hollow case is formed. A baffle partitions the space of the case into a water tank and an ink tank. Each tank has an opening. The openings of the water tank and the ink tank extend upwards to form necks and are installed slantingly along the direction of hair arrangement and ink scraping. Using so integrated but still separate design, the user can select to moisten a hair pencil with ink or dilute or wash it with water according to necessity. Hair arrangement will be more smooth and the scraped ink can be prevented from spilling out of the opening. An accommodation tank is formed in the case and a case cover is matched with the accommodation tank. Tissue papers can be placed in the accommodation tank to be taken along with the ink-slab. Concavity grooves are formed on the bottom edges of side walls of the cover for the accommodation tank. Hair pencils can be placed on the concavity grooves when the cover is placed upside down.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1999Date of Patent: December 5, 2000Inventor: Jiun Feng You
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Patent number: 6138832Abstract: A kit for packing residential or business goods for relocation includes at least one corrugated packing container, mastic means for securing the containers in its constructive position, wrapping materials for safely securing and placing items within the container, markers and other means for indelibly marking items and instructions for use of the kit.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Inventors: Michael P. Hunter, Kevin P. Cross
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Patent number: 6123197Abstract: A gift wrapping storage container for storing wrapping paper and gift wrapping accessories. The gift wrapping storage container includes a container that has a front side, a back side, first and second sides extending between the front and back sides, a bottom, and an open top. The sides and bottom define an interior of the container that is adapted to vertically receive rolls of wrapping paper. A lid is hingedly coupled to the back side of the container to close the open top. Each of the sides has an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer surface of one of the sides has a bag hook that is removably coupled thereto and is adapted to receive a handle of a bag. A tray member for holding wrapping accessories such as scissors, bows, tape, ribbon, writing instruments is removably disposable in the interior of the container and rests on support flanges that extend from the inner surfaces of the first and second sides.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Inventors: Janie M. Marquez, Arturo Marquez
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Patent number: 6095331Abstract: In its broadest context, the packaging arrangement includes a rectangular container with an aperture within its upper surface. An arrow, with a message attached to its intermediate extent, can then be inserted into the container. A suction cup can also be secured to the shaft of the arrow. Thus, the arrow can be taken out of the container and the suction cup secured to its lower extent.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Inventor: Stephen C. Cressman
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Patent number: 6092932Abstract: A reusable gift bag for holding a gift therein and which can be used again after the gift has been removed. The reusable gift bag includes a bag with an opening therein, and a peripheral sleeve around an outer periphery of the opening. The peripheral sleeve has a break therein defining a pair of opposing open ends. At least one flexible elongate element is extended through the peripheral sleeve for constricting the opening of the bag. The elongate element has a pair of opposite ends outwardly extending from the break in the peripheral sleeve. A writing instrument is coupled to one end of the elongate elements. A reusable tag is coupled to the other end of the elongate element. The reusable tag has an exterior surface designed for permitting wiping off of marks formed thereon by the writing instrument in order to clean the exterior surface of the reusable tag for repeated use of the reusable tag.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1999Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventors: Debra J. Pekala, Mary Jo Gacovsky
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Patent number: 6089383Abstract: A multiple use storage shelf for efficiently organizing and storing a variety of different sized items such as balls, ranging from golf balls to basketballs, and containers, ranging from a small box of nails to a larger paint can. The shelf, being of a one-piece construction; includes a first shelf supporting area located at the rearward portion of the shelf for supporting larger and heavier items and a reduced front area for supporting smaller items. The rear and front shelf areas are located at sufficiently different horizontal planes.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Inventor: William R. Heneveld
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Patent number: 6061940Abstract: A marker and method for use on roads for locating underground utilities utilizing a flexible tile (A) constructed of front and backing layers of fused plastic having openings (B) for receiving screws (C) extending into corresponding holes drilled in the road surface for holding the tile while an adhesive backing sets and for assuring affixation thereafter. Suitable symbols (D) are formed into the tile by grinding away the front layer. All the components may be provided in a package utilizing a box or other container.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 1996Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Inventor: Lawrence William Rice
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Patent number: 6055738Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stencil adapted for use in transferring an image to a substrate where the image is formed by an ensemble of individual features for a predetermined image. The stencil comprises a sheet of flexible material and a plurality of holes formed through the sheet. The holes are organized in hole sets such that the holes in each such hole set outline a respective individual feature. The hole sets together define the pre-determined image to be transferred. The present invention also includes a kit for use in transferring an image to an outer surface area of a vegetable. The kit comprises a stencil adapted for use in transferring an image to the surface area of the vegetable, a tool adapted to cut first portions of the vegetable, a marker including a marking medium, a set of instructions, and a package that receives the stencil, tool, marker and set of instructions. Additionally, the present invention is directed to a method of forming an image in a fleshy shell of a vegetable.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1998Date of Patent: May 2, 2000Assignee: Pumpkin Ltd.Inventors: Kea L. Bardeen, James Egitto
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Patent number: 6053322Abstract: A hanging ornament kit including a generally transparent container comprising first and second components, each component having an interior surface and an opening at one side, and decorating material for decorating the interior surface of each component. The first component is detachably connected to the second component by a coupling on the periphery of at least one of the first and second component openings.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Family Time Crafts, Inc.Inventors: Paul S. Kim, Karyn L. Kim
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Patent number: 6026960Abstract: A carrying case for art supplies particularly used by children. The carrying case, when closed depicts an animal or other fanciful character. When opened, the carrying case includes a base section as well as two top foldable sections, each section provided with at least one compartment for the storage of art supplies. One of the top foldable sections includes a block provided with a plurality of holes into which art pencils are held when the carrying case is in the opened position. The block is hinged and will rotate into a closed position when the carrying case is in the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1999Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Inventor: Mary Ann Cogliano
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Patent number: 6006502Abstract: A device and method for storing wrapping materials, measuring and cutting wrapping paper with a cutting tool, and hand wrapping items. The device includes a platform with a work surface having a pair of sides and grooves at predetermined locations between the sides. The platform is supported at a predetermined height by a plurality of storage compartments. Some of the storage compartments have been adapted for holding wrapping paper, some include drawers adapted for holding related materials and tools. The device allows a user to take an item to be hand wrapped and place it over the surface, where an amount of wrapping paper to be used to cover the item to be hand wrapped can be determined from the numbered grooves on the work surface. The amount of wrapping paper to be used may be cut by sliding the cutting tool along said grooves.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1998Date of Patent: December 28, 1999Inventor: Steven Lot Smith
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Patent number: 5989095Abstract: A decorative combination of component bags representing the head, torso, two arms, and two legs of a festive, seasonal, holiday, or non-holiday figure is provided. Each of the bags is comprised of a bag member formed of a flexible waterproof material and has an initially open end. The initially open end is for receiving filler material. A closing means is provided for closing the initially open ends of the component bags. The bags may have fanciful indicia for representing festive, seasonal, holiday, or non-holiday figures. Once assembled, the figure resembles a costumed male or female human, is substantially human-proportioned, and preferably has articulable appendages. The components of the figure may also be supplied in a kit.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Sun Hill Industries, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. Wotton
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Patent number: 5981003Abstract: A clear crystalline faceted substrate is provided with a coating of a colored transparent ink in order to enhance the appearance of the otherwise inexpensive gem stone. The ink is a permanent type ink made from n-propanol, n-butanol and diacetone alcohol which is soluble in a solution having a isopropyl alcohol 99% strength. Once the coating has been applied to a substrate such as a cubic zirconia to enhance the appearance of the gem stone, the coating can be removed by use of the solvent. A fresh coating of a different color may then be applied.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1997Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: Fitness Innovations & Technologies (F.I.T.), Inc.Inventor: Ronald W. Arends
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Patent number: 5971351Abstract: An apparatus and method for custom blending and fabricating lipstick to the specific demands of individual customers. The present invention provides a kit which enables a user to blend various pigments to arrive at a very specific shade, and then blend the desired shade with a specific base to result in a desired consistency of lipstick, and which also allows the blended bases and pigments to be heated to a liquefied form and poured into a mold for hardening. Upon cooling and hardening, a conventional lipstick case can be attached to the lipstick for removal from the mold and use by the customer. The present invention therefore not only allows a user to quickly attain the specific shade and consistency of lipstick desired, but also eliminates the time consuming and unsatisfactory process of visiting multiple stores having expansive inventories of variously shaded and textured lipsticks.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1997Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Inventor: Mary Swaab
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Patent number: 5947271Abstract: This invention discloses a valise for storing delicate articles including an enclosure for storing the delicate articles, wherein the enclosure is at least partially surrounded by a layer of material of high thermal capacity and at least partially surrounded by a layer of material of high thermal resistance, wherein the layer of material of high thermal capacity is interposed between the enclosure and the layer of material of high thermal resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Inventor: Aaron Follman
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Patent number: 5935503Abstract: A method and apparatus for the forming of artificial leaves and flower petals, especially for use as a craft item, includes a male form for forming an armature for the leaf or petal and a female mold for generating the leaf or petal body. A flexible wire is wrapped about the male form to form an armature with an extending stem. The armature is removed from the form and placed in the mold. The mold is then filled with a film-forming casting material, such as a polyvinyl acetate. Upon cure, the artificial leaf or petal is removed from the mold. The leaf or petal may be combined with other leaves or petals similarly formed to form an artificial floral arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1997Date of Patent: August 10, 1999Assignee: Natural Science Industries, Ltd.Inventor: Susan Hanson
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Patent number: 5901377Abstract: A necktie personalization kit includes a fabric necktie, a two-sided disposable necktie-shaped blank to test designs, a plurality of paint containers, each containing a quantity of individually colored fabric paint for painting the disposable necktie blank and subsequently the fabric necktie and packaging for containing the fabric necktie, disposable necktie-shaped blank and plurality of paint containers therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1998Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: HGE Enterprises, LLCInventor: Joseph J. Haney
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Patent number: 5888325Abstract: There are provided decorative articles, and methods of making decorative articles, by applying adhesive and coloring agent to a plant, such as a dandelion, the plant having a stalk and an achene assembly, the achene assembly including a receptacle and a plurality of pappus structures; and then drying the adhesive and coloring agent. Also provided are kits for use in such methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1996Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Inventors: Yoichiro Ito, Lin Qi
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Patent number: 5884770Abstract: A culinary greeting card kit is a boxed set of greeting cards (30) with envelopes (40) and two thematic cards, preferably recipe cards, (10, 20) for each greeting card. One recipe card (10), to be sent, is enclosed inside the greeting card and held by tabs (T); the other, identical, recipe card (20) is kept by the sender. The recipes vary from card to card and a picture of the food item made by the recipe may appear on the face of the greeting card and also on the back of each recipe card. Thus, the kit includes a variety of food pictures as well as recipes. The greeting card preferably has a pop-up section (F) traversing the recipe card, so that the card is retained under the pop-up section as well as between the tabs.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Creative Horizons, LLCInventor: Edward L. Galm
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Patent number: 5858263Abstract: A ice puck mold and storage system is provided including at least one hockey puck mold having a circular bottom face and a cylindrical periphery integrally coupled thereto and extending upwardly therefrom for defining an upper peripheral edge, an interior space, and an open top.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 1997Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Inventor: Patrick W. Geary
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Patent number: 5842574Abstract: A craft package for making a three dimensional utilitarian object, such as an instrument face, includes a first package portion of rigid transparent PVC with a wall thickness of between about 0.30-0.60 inches having a mold-shaped interior in the configuration or reverse configuration of a three dimensional object. A second package portion is fixed to the first package portion to form a container having an interior, and the second package portion is preferably another rigid plastic element having a mold-shaped interior in the configuration or reverse configuration of a second three dimensional object. A moldable material, such as plaster of paris, dry quick setting cementitious material, or a synthetic polymer curable at a temperature lower than the degradation temperature of the first package portion, is disposed in non-activated form within the container interior, and is of sufficient volume to form one of the three dimensional objects.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1995Date of Patent: December 1, 1998Inventor: Brendon G. Nunes
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Patent number: 5823329Abstract: An infant's food dish includes a sound unit which is enabled by a switch, the state of which can be changed merely by bringing an object into proximity with the switch. Suitably the switch is magnetically operable and the object is the magnetized tip of a feeding utensil such as a spoon.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Inventor: Brian G. Roberts
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Patent number: 5803266Abstract: An accessories kit for allowing a user to coordinate a clothing accessory with a variety of outfits without the expense of purchasing a separate clothing accessory for each outfit. The accessories kit includes a clothing accessory and a plurality of decorative, interchangeable ornaments for attachment to the clothing accessory. At least one of the ornaments is secured to the exterior surface of the clothing accessory by a VELCRO.RTM. fastener. The accessories kit further includes a storage container for conveniently organizing the clothing accessory and the plurality of ornaments therein. The ornaments are secured to the bottom surface of the storage container by a corresponding plurality of VELCRO.RTM. fasteners. The clothing accessory is secured to the bottom surface of the storage container, or to the opposed sides of the storage container by an elastic string.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Hats By Annie, Inc.Inventor: Natalie A. Blackwelder
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Patent number: 5791475Abstract: A carrying case for a dental head includes a container sized to receive the dental head, a cover member connected to the container, and a socket mounted in the container. The cover member pivots between an open position and a closed position. The socket is adapted to receive a connector attached to the dental head and the case is preferably shaped to simulate a human torso. A handle is provided for carrying the case. Alternatively, straps connected to recessed clips may be used to carry the case.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1997Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Columbia Dentoform Corp.Inventor: Penelope Pichardo
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Patent number: 5776558Abstract: A weatherproof seasonal tree ornamentation includes a sheet of clear waterproof plastic which is dimensioned to fit around the trunk of a tree and which is imprinted with at least some facial indicia such as two eyes and a mouth. When the ornamentation is attached to a tree, the clear portion of the ornamentation blends in with the color of the tree trunk and the facial indicia appear to be part of the tree. The resulting effect of the ornamentation is to give the appearance that the tree is an animate character having a face. According to a second embodiment, the sheet of clear waterproof plastic is imprinted with indicia of a complete animate character, i.e. face, torso and legs. When the ornamentation of this embodiment is attached to the trunk of a tree, the clear portion of the ornamentation blends in with the color of the tree trunk. The resulting effect is the appearance of an animate character standing in front of the tree.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1995Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: Sun Hill Industries, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. Wotton
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Patent number: 5772247Abstract: A kit for creating artwork such as sand painting is provided having a front cover, a back cover, and an interposed spine. The spine spaces the front and back cover when folded into a book form. The back cover extends outwardly beyond the front cover when folded and has a container mounted thereon which retains a series of dispensers therein. A booklet is mounted to the inside of one of the covers and an envelope is mounted to the inside of the other cover. A plurality of drawing sheets are provided having a base and a cover sheet. The base has a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive which is removably covered by the cover sheet. The cover sheet has perforations to define a plurality of removable portions. Each dispenser has a plurality of small color particles of a pre-selected color.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: International Book Marketing Ltd.Inventor: Christian Legrand
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Patent number: 5743408Abstract: Leather accent panels for an automobile or other vehicle in which a layer of adhesive is placed onto a roughen or textured side of the leather. When this adhesive is tacky, a covering tape having an adhesive on one side thereof, is pressed onto the tacky adhesive so that a tight bond is created. In one embodiment, the adhesive component of the covering tape is a double sided adhesive tape. To assist in the placement of the panels, some embodiments of the invention utilize releasable contact points which assist in the positioning of the leather panel prior to its full adhesion to the dashboard. In another embodiment, the adhesive on the leather is heat activated and small pressure sensitive adhesives permit the leather panels to be positioned, and then the panels are heated to form the permanent bond by activating the heat-activated adhesive. In the kit form of the invention, the leather panels are packaged in their relative positions for placement onto the vehicle's dashboard.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Inventor: Mark Langdon Hill
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Patent number: 5743404Abstract: A container is presented having a hollow substrate with a coating covering at least a portion of the substrate. The coating includes a mixture of a base material and an adhesive where the base material is absorbent with respect to nontoxic dyes such as food coloring. One preferred base material includes rice powder. The substrate can be egg shaped, so that the coated container forms a synthetic Easter egg that can be colored with food coloring.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1996Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Inventors: Connie Melashenko, Robert Melashenko
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Patent number: 5743407Abstract: A color reference system for correlating colors to decorating parameters for an area. The system includes a color reference card for storage of a color sample and an associated identifier for correlating the color sample to an identifier. Area reference cards for different rooms or locations include decorating parameters such as primary, accent, and accessory color identifiers. When a color sample corresponds to a decorating parameter for a location, its identifier is recorded in association with the decorating parameter. The system may be transported to a decorating or paint store for efficient reference. By looking at a decorating parameter for an area and using the color identifier to find the color sample on the color reference card, a user can quickly find a color sample for comparison purposes without carrying color palettes having color samples which do not correspond to colors in an area to be decorated.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1995Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Inventor: Martha Williams
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Patent number: 5733170Abstract: A decorative combination of component bags representing the torso, head, two arms and two legs of a festive, seasonal, holiday, or non-holiday figure is provided. Each of the bags is comprised of a bag member formed of a flexible waterproof material and preferably formed having a presealed end and an initially open end opposite the presealed end. The initially open end is for receiving filler material. The pre-sealed end of the head bag is shaped such that the head bag assumes a generally spherical shape once filled with filler material. The pre-sealed end of the torso bag is shaped such that the torso bag assumes a generally cylindrical shape once filled with filler material. The pre-sealed ends of the two arm bags and two leg bags are shaped such that the arm bags and leg bags assume a generally elongate cylindrical shape once filled with filler material. A closing means is provided for closing the initially open ends of the component bags.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1996Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: Sun Hill Industries, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. Wotton
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Patent number: 5730293Abstract: A product for use in creating sculpted shapes and features comprises a dry quantity of granular sand which is treated to retain its cohesiveness when submerged in water. A compressible receptacle contains the granular sand in a hollow interior thereof, and this receptacle includes a longitudinally extending sidewall surrounding the interior, a closure forming an upstream end of the receptacle and a dispensing nozzle disposed at a downstream end. The nozzle has a mouth sized to be larger than the granular size of the sand and in fluid communication with the interior. The sidewall is fabricated from a material having sufficient flexibility to allow the receptacle to be squeezed with enough force to cause a cohesive mass of the sand to be forcibly extruded out of the mouth when the nozzle is immersed within a volume of water.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1995Date of Patent: March 24, 1998Inventors: Michael J. Kelly, Brynda L. Kelly, Kari M. Kelly
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Patent number: 5714211Abstract: A decorative Christmas tree ornament assembly includes a plastic sleeve with an open top end and an opposed bottom end, at least one closure apparatus, and a hanging apparatus. Where the bottom end of the plastic sleeve is open, it is bunched closed with a closure apparatus such as a twist-tie. A filling material, such as presents and/or crumpled newspaper, batting, tissue paper or leaves, is inserted into the sleeve through the open top end until the sleeve takes on a substantially rounded shape. The top end is bunched closed with another closure apparatus in a fashion similar to the bottom end. The assembled ornament is hung with the hanging apparatus from a tree, such as an evergreen Christmas tree. The top end closure apparatus and the hanging apparatus can be a single long twist-tie, typically eighteen inches long. Methods of forming the outdoor Christmas tree ornament are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1996Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: Sun Hill Industries, Inc.Inventors: Benson E. Zinbarg, Nancy E. Mimoun, Michael C. Wotton
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Patent number: 5695066Abstract: A kit and a process for use in making a highly personalized memento wherein the kit includes a supply of impression material and plaster material so that, the impression material, when combined with water, may be applied directly to the hands or feet of a subject creating an impression which, when removed from the subject a mixture of the plaster material and water may be poured into the impression and allowed to set, creating a reproduction of the subjects hand prints or footprints which may then be affixed to a plaque member along with a photograph of the subject and a nameplate on which is recorded information about that subject.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1997Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Inventor: James R. Bartlett