Abstract: A vehicle decoration system includes a decorative wreath, the decorative wreath attached to a connector, the connector configured to secure to a vehicle; one or more lights secured to the decorative wreath; a control system associated with the decorative wreath and configured to operate the one or more lights; an electrical connector connecting the control system to a vehicle plug and the control system in communication with a vehicle control system via the vehicle plug; the one or more lights are activate via commands associated with the vehicle.

Abstract: A frame-based decorative article comprises a frame, a plurality of receiving holes in the frame, a plurality of decorations to be secured to the frame, and a plurality of flexible securing members for securing the decorations to the frame. The plurality of flexible securing members extend through a selected pair of receiving holes in the frame and surround a portion of at least one of the decorations and the portion of the frame between the two receiving holes, to thereby secure the plurality of decorations one adjacent others in outwardly projecting relation on the frame.

Abstract: An induction type ornament with private message transmission includes: an ornament; an electronic tag installed to the ornament and having an NFC chip and an NFC coil; a private message stored in the electronic tag or a cloud server; so that when a recipient uses a mobile induction device to read the electronic tag from the ornament given by a giver, the recipient can read the private message which is pre-recorded and stored in the electronic tag or the cloud server, so as to provide significance, uniqueness, and the effect of transmitting private messages to the ornament or a gift and the ornament or gift provides the convenience of receiving and displaying a message to improve the using value of the ornament or gift.

Abstract: A wreath and a method of producing a wreath; the wreath comprising a base, at least one permanent decoration coupled to the base to cover at least a portion of the base, and at least one removable decoration releasably coupled to a predetermined, unobstructed area of the base. The base and the removable decorations include a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling the removable decorations to the base. The removable decorations further include labels that correspond to labels located on the base. The labels located on the base identify a suggested location for the removable decorations on the wreath, such that the wreath can be constructed independent of a user's artistic ability.

Abstract: A reusable wreath frame assembly is configured to receive and hold wreath material. The frame assembly includes a frame that is configured to form the back of a wreath and there is provided a multi-link fastening assembly secured to the frame and operative to assume a fastened mode where the multi-link fastening assembly extends from the frame and wraps around the wreath material to secure the wreath material to the frame. Wreath material supported on the frame assembly can be removed at the end of a season, for example, and the frame assembly can be stored and in the future can be reused to hold and support new wreath material.

Abstract: An exemplary medical apparatus may include a surgical tool; a feeder belt located at least partially within the surgical tool; a plurality of staples affixed to and frangibly separable from the feeder belt; and a forming station positioned within the surgical tool that receives the feeder belt; where motion of the feeder belt through the forming station bends at least one staple relative to the feeder belt substantially at the junction between that staple and the feeder belt in order to work harden that junction within the surgical tool.

Abstract: A gift wreath apparatus hangs similar or different reusable gift boxes to be filled. In one example, a plurality of hangers is configured for removeably and slidably hanging the reusable gift boxes from the wreath member. A plurality of fasteners are configured for attaching one of the reusable gift boxes in a substantially closed configuration to one of the hangers and for detaching the gift box from the second hanger end while keeping the box closed. The fastener can comprise a hook on the free end of the hanger and a ribbon secured to the lid of the box. The box ribbon is bow tied and the bow tie hung from the hook. The apparatus can be assembled from a kit of parts. A method for assembly can be provided in an instruction manual provided with the kit of parts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Christmas wreath, which applies a non-circular metal wire to connect bells, wherein additional positioning members are added between the adjacent bell groups for separation. The non-circular inner hole of the positioning member can obtain a refrained position between the positioning member and metal wire, and prevent arbitrary rotation of the positioning member. The outer rim of the positioning member includes at least one included angle, and formed into an inclined guiding surface to coordinate with the end. This enables the positioning member end to insert into the bell ring concave to obtain a refrained position relation between the positioning member and bell, preventing the bell from arbitrarily rotating. The present invention can truly maintain the pattern of connected bells through the mechanism of the positioning member for the bell and metal wire.

Abstract: A wreath and a method of producing a wreath; the wreath comprising a base, at least one permanent decoration coupled to the base to cover at least a portion of the base, and at least one removable decoration releaseably coupled to a predetermined, unobstructed area of the base. The base and the removable decorations include a coupling mechanism for releaseably coupling the removable decorations to the base. The removable decorations further include labels that correspond to labels located on the base. The labels located on the base identify a suggested location for the removable decorations on the wreath, such that the wreath can be constructed independent of a user's artistic ability.

Abstract: This invention relates to a technical area of Christmas decoration, and more particularly to a Christmas ball-ring: open holes are set up on the ball-ring support and there are grooves or cracks extending from the edge of the open holes to the offside; there is a plug-fit buckle set up on the ball-ring decoration, which can be inserted in the open hole that set up on the ball-ring support; the ball-ring decoration is fixed or connected to the ball-ring support through the plug-fit buckle without using iron wire, so it's very convenient for installing and it can improve the efficiency of producing. What's more, based on receiving the same visual effect, the invention can reduce the usage amount of ball-ring decoration and lower the production cost further. To sum up, Christmas ball-ring is convenient to install and has a beautiful shape, what's more, it costs much less in production.

Abstract: An article over which a moulding is to be made, aid moulded-over article comprising a base 2 having a top surface 6 and a bottom surface 4, hooks 3 extending from the bottom surface 4 of the base and metallic material fixed on the top surface of the base, the hooks 3 being disposed in a region in the form of a longitudinal strip, the base is flat in shape, the hook strip has a width less than 12 mm, preferably between 3 and 10 mm, and the flat base 2 is of a material such and of a thickness such that it can undergo deformation to follow the shapes of top edges of walls on which the article for moulding over is intended to be placed by its bottom surface.

Abstract: A decoration body for various objects such as wreaths, Christmas trees, bouquets, and feng shui goods, which are rationally and beautifully decorated with small decoration members such as natural stones or glass sculptures is provided. The decoration body includes: a plurality of smallest base members bundled to form one intermediate base member, each of the smallest base members being composed by providing a small hole in a small decoration member such as a natural stone or a glass sculpture and causing a wire to penetrate through the small hole; a plurality of the intermediate base member further bundled to form one base decoration body; and a plurality of the base decoration body being disposed.

Abstract: A wreath is provided. The wreath includes a candle holder having a support portion, a container having a recess extending from the support portion, and a first threaded portion extending from the support portion away from the container. A support wire formed into a ring shape is fixed to opposite sides of the candle holder such that the recess of the container faces toward a center of the ring shape. A plurality of plant components are arranged around the support wire, the plant components substantially obstructing the support wire from view. A coupling member has a second threaded portion. The coupling member is removably coupled to the candle holder via the first and second threaded portions.

Abstract: A miniature wreath constructed of a rigid annular ring containing one or more single-strand garland rope segments intertwined around each other is disclosed. Each single-strand garland rope segment contains two metal wires and at least one ribbon strand from which a plurality of needles protrudes in multiple directions. The metal wires and ribbon strands are intertwined around each other. Additional decorative items may be attached to the wreath.

Abstract: In general, the invention is a circular wreath having a solid base with holes extending therethrough so that decorative ornaments can be attached to the wreath and easily released at a later time. In the preferred embodiment, tubes extend through the holes in order to guide and support the decorative ornaments. In this way, the wreath can be used continuously throughout the year simply by changing the decorative ornaments (e.g., seasonally-themed floral bouquets, colored ribbons, emotive signs, etc.) adorning the wreath to suit any particular event or occasion.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for creating a garland of popped seeds, a method for creating a string of unpopped seeds, and a method of manufacturing such a string. The method includes stringing a plurality of unpopped seeds and applying energy to the plurality of unpopped seeds. Another embodiment is directed to stringing a plurality of unpopped seeds on a string and organizing the seeds on the string to enable popping of the unpopped seeds by applying energy. The seeds can be popcorn seeds or any other seed that is capable of popping.

Abstract: A decorative artificial wreath is described that can be easily modified to render the wreath useful for a multiple of seasons. The wreath is formed of a frame with back and front sections that is covered with artificial foliage, and a plant material holder, which may include a perforated cover, inserted between the frame sections at the lower part of the frame. Optional pins extend toward the front of the wreath from the frame to support removeable seasonal objects. Different plant material, artificial and/or natural, can be placed in the holder, and different seasonal objects can be placed on the pins to adapt the wreath to different seasons or occasions, thereby providing an economical alternative to purchasing different wreaths.

Abstract: A decorative holiday ornament for displaying easily-moved lighted holiday greetings. The decorative holiday ornament includes a wreath being adapted to be mounted upon a structure; and also includes a protective backing member being securely attached to a back of the wreath to prevent the wreath from scratching the structure; and further includes a light-emitting assembly being attached to the wreath and including fiber optics being arranged to form lines, letters and words and being displayed upon a front of the wreath.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to permanent yet changeable, malleable bodies for creating hanging or free-lying decorative floral arrangements. More specifically, the invention relates to the creation of floral arrangements as an integral part of simple, easy-to-use floral forms, which may be shaped and reshaped in any size and utilized to create tablescape, doorscape and candlescape designs.

Abstract: The present invention includes an imageable element, which includes a sheet substrate, an imaging layer and a silicone layer, which comprises a crosslinked silicone polymer. The crosslinked silicone polymer is the curing product of a vinyl functional polysiloxane copolymer and a hydrosiloxane compound. The curing is catalyzed by a platinum carbonyl complex. Upon imagewise exposure and development, an imaged element is obtained, which is mounted on a dry printing press containing lithographic ink and used to produce printed stock.

Abstract: A machine is provided for forming a decorative twisted spiral garland from at least one continuous ribbon web, and a pair of continuous wires. One or more ribbon webs are guided to the outside of a pair of elongated threaded rods which are respectively disposed on opposite sides of and generally parallel to a main axis. The rods form part of a loop frame which is rotated about the main axis to wind the ribbon webs around the rods in a series of continuous loops and draw the webs from supply reels, while the rods are simultaneously rotated about their own axes to advance the ribbon loops along the main axis. A wire supply rotates in synchronism with the loop frame, guiding a pair of wires into paths respectively on opposite sides of the ribbon loops and thence along the main axis between pinch rollers for pulling the wires longitudinally along the axis. The rotation of the wire supply twists the wires and the ribbon loops to form the garland.

Abstract: A decorative twisted spiral garland includes one or more continuous webs of material, each arranged in a series of flattened, generally helical coils about a longitudinal axis, with the coils extending generally transversely of the axis and having a predetermined pitch longitudinally of the axis, and a pair of wires extending generally parallel to the axis outside of the coils and respectively along opposite sides of the coils, the wires being twisted together along the axis so that the coils are pinched together along the axis and twisted about the axis. The actual shape of the garland depends upon the amount of twist imparted to the wires and coils. One or more filaments may also be disposed along the axis inside the coils and twisted together with the wires and the coils.

Abstract: A decorative display is provided for the arrangement of foliage and flowers, either real or artificial, as well as a variety of decorative elements, such as fruit and vegetables, either real or artificial, or candles. The decorative display comprises a rigid support structure composed of a plurality of longitudinal and latitudinal arcuate members that define a plurality of openings to receive foliage and flowers, said support structure being substantially spherical in shape, although the bottom is flat so as to allow for the placement and display of the display on a flat surface such as a table. Mounted at regularly spaced intervals along said longitudinal and latitudinal arcuate members are a plurality of attaching means within which may be releasably secured protrusions or hollow cylinders adapted to hold and support pieces of fruit and vegetables as well as candle holders. The shape of the decorative display may also be toroidal so as to simulate a wreath or conical, so as to simulate a Christmas tree.

Abstract: A garland is produced by providing plural strips, each including one or more plies of web, with each web ply having two laterally spaced arrays of longitudinally spaced lateral slits defining arrays of lateral slats joined at the their inner and outer ends. Each strip is twisted with one or more associated support filaments in a predetermined direction to form adjacent helical coils. Plural ones of the twisted strands are then twisted together in the opposite direction to produce an elongated rope which includes adjacent spiral bands all turning in a first direction about the longitudinal axis, with each band including a plurality of generally tubular sections arranged side-by-side, with each section forming a segment of a spiral turning in an opposite direction relative to the axis.

Abstract: A formable decoration including an elongate formable member, decorative greenery, and attachment apparatus. The attachment apparatus attaches the decorative greenery to the formable member. The formable decoration may be formed into a decorative shape such as a straight line, an arch, a candy cane, and a wreath. The formable decoration may then be reformed into multiple decorative shapes.

Abstract: An artificial foliage article such as Christmas trees comprising one or more branch stems 4 in the form of plastics covered metal wires and a plurality of foliage-bearing sub-branches 10 connected to the branch stem or stems 4, each sub-branch 10 having an associated connector 12 which defines an aperture 14 therein to allow the sub-branches 10 to be push-fitted onto the branch stem 4.

Abstract: A bio-degradable natural wreath has self-supporting bough branches individually held shaped and bound together in a bough cradle while such branches are under compression. Bough compression arms are controllably lowered to interleave with a similar series of shaping fingers forming a branch cradle that allows branch stems to be tied together. Such bound branch stems allows the branches to remain in their natural state for longer freshness than wreaths formed by evergreen tips and branch stubs that are wired or glued to support rings. The formed and bound bio-degradable wreath is removed from the wreath mold by removal of the compression arms and by lifting the finished wreath from a center post.

Abstract: A base form for use in making decorative baskets and other art form arrangements has a plastic grid sheet on which is sewn a series of concentric circles of loops made from narrow strips of a thin plastic film. The loops are formed with their bases abutting and the bases sewn to the plastic grid sheet. The grid sheet is formed to fit the particular application. Flowers and other decorative notions may be inserted into the grid material and loops to form a pleasing arrangement.

Abstract: An ornament display device and wreath insert is inserted into the center of a wreath and provides a flat surface for displaying objects. The display device comprises a plurality of prongs each having at least one serration, with each prong adapted to contact the wreath core and establish an interference fit sufficient to hold the support in position without tipping around the core. A platform of a predetermined configuration, e.g., concave shaped ends, helps to secure the platform within the center of a wreath. A placard displays a message or other decorative graphic and is shaped to substantially hide the platform and the prongs.

Abstract: A seasonal display in a characteristic shape such as a Christmas tree or wreath formed by a pliable backing sheet allowing roll up storage densely covered with artificial evergreen garlands. A formable wire is disposed in a hem of the backing sheet to form a frame to stabilize its shape, with a depth effect enabled by curving the bottom edge of the Christmas tree. A plurality of the displays can be detachably connected together to form a three-dimensional display viewable from all sides.

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 kit for assembly into a display device has first and second plates adapted to be mounted and fixed in spaced relationship to each other. Each of the plates has a transverse slot therein which slots are aligned when the plates are in their fixed position. A floor member is adapted to be passed through the transverse slots and pins are provided for holding the floor member in place. A bracing member is adapted to bear against the under side of the floor plate and the front surface of the first plate.

Abstract: An anchor having a tapered shape is attached to a decoration, such as a pine cone, by way of wires or strings. The anchor is then inserted into the front of a wreath, narrow end first, through the branches making up a wreath, until the branches lie between the anchor's wider end and the decoration. The branches prevent the wider end of the anchor from being easily withdrawn through the wreath, and thus keep the decoration attached to the wreath.

Abstract: A decoration, such as a wreath, of the present invention has a base with a plurality of openings formed therein and a group of flexible decorating strips which are interwoven through the openings of the base for creating an ornamental design. The end portions of the decorating strips extend from the back side of the base through adjacent openings in such a manner that they create a ruffled effect when viewing the back side of the grid. In another aspect of the invention, another group of decorating strips, each having a loop which extends through an opening, are positioned adjacent the front side of the base. A method of assembling the decoration is also disclosed.

Abstract: A biodegradable wreath ring provides the central framework for constructing a decorative wreath from plant tips and decorative materials secured to the wreath ring. The wreath ring is of generally circular configuration with specified diameter and is constructed from multiple layers of strips of paper laminated one over another in the radial direction of the ring and bonded together preferably using a biodegradable resin or adhesive material. The wreath ring is of generally cylindrical configuration having a cylinder radial thickness and a cylinder height thickness. The ring is constructed with a sufficient number of layers of paper in the radial direction and with sufficient cylinder radial thickness and height thickness to provide the required structural strength to support a constructed wreath of decorative material having the selected diameter.

Abstract: A support structure (10) for forming a wreath includes an annular backing ring (14) having a plurality of straps (16) connected thereto. Each strap is spaced apart from one another along the circumference of the backing ring, and includes a first portion (18) having a first engaging material for releasably engaging with a second engaging material; and a second portion (20) having a second engaging material for releasably engaging the first engaging material. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of openings (22) or (24) are defined in the backing ring at spaced apart locations along the circumference of the backing ring, wherein a strap is inserted in at least some of the openings.

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 decorative, action oriented ornament/display system is attained by providing an attention-attracting member which cooperates with a support platform or plate which is removably mounted to any limb or branch of a tree. By employing this construction, an ornament display system is realized which is quickly and easily mounted to a tree, whenever desired, or removed therefrom for display on any other surface. In the preferred embodiment, the ornament/display member incorporates interlock means formed on the support plate for removably affixing the ornament/display member to the support plate whenever desired. Furthermore, the ornament/display member also preferably incorporates a stowable hook or ring member cooperatively associated with the upper portion of the ornament/display member for enabling the ornament/display member to be affixed to a supporting branch or limb independently of the platform.

Abstract: An aroma generator has a toroidal incense container with a toroidal channel and cylindrical walls. A toroidal channel floor is extended in a plane perpendicular to an axis that is common to the cylindrical walls of the toroidal channel. A bulb-attachment wall having a central bulb orifice is extended inward radially at a design distance from a base of the toroidal incense container. A cover plate is held in a covering position over the toroidal channel by attachment appendages on a cylindrical attachment sleeve. At least one attachment appendage is extended outward radially from a distal end of the cylindrical attachment sleeve and positioned in at least one arcuate attachment channel in an outside surface of the inside cylindrical wall for attachment of the cover plate to the aroma generator. A plurality of spacer ridges are extended radially from the cover plate to provide aroma-discharge passages between the cover plate and top edges of the toroidal channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decoration and a method of making such decoration comprising a plurality of separate, artificial plant parts. The method is characterized by overlappingly connecting separate, juxtaposed first plant parts at a distance from a front edge of the respective plant part, and of overlappingly connecting a plurality of separate, mutually overlapping second plant parts to said first plant parts. As a result, an area of each of said first plant parts facing away from the front edge is covered, like the connection, by the overlapping portion of each of the second plant parts. The decoration is intended for use in the making of a wreath.

Abstract: An improved frame for supporting a living plant wreath is made of generally concentric rings stacked in two or three parallel planes interconnected by ribs with either a number of attached candle holders or spacer legs or both. Frames with generally concentric rings occupying three parallel planes have at least one upper ring, one lower ring and a pair of intermediate rings that are interconnected by ribs. Frames with generally concentric rings occupying two parallel planes consist of at least three rings, a pair of coplanar rings in combination with a ring in a second parallel plane, that are interconnected by ribs. The candle holders are coiled, spaced circumferentially along the frame and coupled to two other rings such that an inserted candle appears centrally located on the wreath but is concealed from sight on the wreath when the holder does not contain a candle.

Abstract: An electrically activated aromatic ornament (1, 9, 20, 28 and 29) has a wreath shaped structure in which an electrical heater (2) activates a volatile aromatic material (30) to cause incense gases to be exhausted through selective orifices (22 and 24) proximate decorative objects. Electrical power can be provided through such limited power electrical conductors as Christmas tree light cords (5 and 6) for hanging small sizes of this aromatic ornament on Christmas trees or on other fragile objects. Electrical power can be provided also through standard extension cords (31 and 32) for larger sizes to be hung on larger and more sturdy structures. Decorative items such as natural leaves, flowers, ribbons and artificial plants can be attached to some embodiments of this invention.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wreath without using fasteners consisting of forming a helical coil circle or ring and inserting sprigs of evergreen between the coils thus interlocking the sprigs in the coils

Abstract: A decorative garland. A product and method of manufacture of garland includes a web having transversely cut center and border sections, and the center section as longer length transverse cuts and the border sections have shorter length transverse cuts. The cut film web is folded and then stuffed using a wire spine to hold a high density of cut film web. The stuffed web is then twisted causing formation of a helically rotated array of loops of the longer length transverse cut sections, and a tinsel-like material is positioned nearest the wire spine formed from the shorter length transverse cut sections of the web.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ornamental bow used as an adornment for gift boxes, hair, apparel, notebooks, tote bags, name tags, and the like, formed of garland having a selected length, width, and diameter. The garland is tightly wrapped in a planar coil, with the ends of the core of the garland being joined beneath said planar coil. The joined ends and the planar coil are secured to a base portion of a display card by glue and/or staples. An upper portion of the display card is connected to the base portion by tear perforations and includes an opening for hanging the display card on a rack, and printed information. The rear surface of at least the base portion includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive and a peel-away cover protecting said adhesive, whereby the base portion, when detached from the upper portion, may be mounted on a receiving surface along with the garland bow. The strips forming the garland may have a variety of colors, and are made of a material having an elastic memory, whereby the bow is crush-resistant.

Abstract: A reusable wreath which allows easy attachment and detachment of accessories. A strip of VELCRO.RTM. is wound around the wreath base to permit easy arrangement and adjustment of accessories.

Abstract: A decorative garland. A product and method of manufacture of garland includes a web having transversely cut center and border sections, and the center section has widely spaced transverse cuts and the border sections have narrower spaced transverse cuts. The cut film web is folded and then stuffed using a wire spine to hold a high density of cut film web. The stuffed web is then twisted causing formation of a helically rotated array of loops of the widely spaced transverse cut sections, and a tinsel-like material is positioned nearest the wire spine formed from the narrower spaced transverse cut sections of the web.

Abstract: A decorative garland. A product and method of manufacture of garland includes a web having transversely cut center and border sections, and the center section has longer length transverse cuts and the border sections have shorter length transverse cuts. The cut film web is folded and then stuffed using a wire spine to hold a high density of cut film web. The stuffed web is then twisted causing formation of a helically rotated array of loops of the longer length transverse cut sections, and a tinsel-like material is positioned nearest the wire spine formed from the shorter length transverse cut sections of the web.