Abstract: An ornament, to be hung on a Christmas tree or elsewhere, is adapted to receive within a transparent tubular portion thereof a personalizing element to be viewed through the transparent portion. Primarily intended for the insertion of photographs, drawings, personal messages, or other indicia on paper or other weblike material, the ornament of this invention could also be used to display a three-dimensional object or objects, such as a toy or other memorabilia having spcial meaning to the user. In one embodiment, one end cap on the tubular portion is adapted to receive a small lamp, such as a miniature Christmas tree light.

Abstract: Christmas tree ornaments for attachment to a conventional natural or artificial Christmas tree include representations of a pair of human hands and a human head. Each of the ornaments are formed from a translucent plastic material and have an internal electric light. An elongated telescopically adjustable strut is secured to each of the ornaments and has a plurality of spaced spring biased clamps. The clamps are utilized to secure the ornaments to a tree. Power cords from the electric lights within each ornament extend through the associated strut. The ornaments include representations of a human head and hands to enable decoration of a tree to simulate various famous individuals and fictional characters.

Abstract: A chandelier pendant consisting of a carrier element which is flat at least on one side, a plurality of decorative elements being cemented in an ornamental arrangement to its flat surface.

Abstract: An art form where earth in powdered form from specific locations--earth from a country, states, counties, a person's yard or other locations with sample records maintained is, after being heat sterilized sized to designate size range limits, and then embedded within plastic and formed to the desired shape. The shape may be a micro-dot insertable in commemorative coins or utilized in jewelry of all sizes and shapes or molded into a whole range of jewelry shapes and sizes. The plastic may be a thermo softening and setting plastic, a chemical reactive setting plastic or even a thermo setting resin such as an epoxy resin into which some of the desired powdered earth is entrained.

Abstract: A device for producing variable moire patterns including a housing maintaining transparent sheets in face-to-face relationship, said sheets movable relative to one another and each carrying a pattern of lines.

Abstract: An earring having a changeable hand painted image thereon wherein a user's nail polish is used to hand paint the image on the surface of the earring such that the surface matches that of the user's hand painted nails and method for making the novel earring which utilizes a specially adapted stand for holding the earring and retaining same while the earring is hand painted.

Abstract: In a decorative member having a transparent layer with a lens effect, a base having a decorative face is covered with the transparent layer with a lens effect. A chevron projection is continuously provided on the boundary between faces constituting the decorative face to emphasize the intersection of the faces.

Abstract: An antimicrobially active, non-woven web, a wet wiper containing the web, and a method of making the web. The method includes the steps of forming an unbonded fibrous web; applying throughout the unbonded fibrous web an uncured polymeric binder; applying a leachable catalyst to catalyze the cross-linking of the binder during curing, the leachable catalyst being antimicrobial; and curing the binder to cross-link the binder and bind the fibers together to form an antimicrobially active, non-woven web.

Abstract: An electroluminescence visual device which works on the principle that when liquid mercury rollably moves along the smooth surface of glass is an partially evacuated atmosphere the mercury will emit flashes of light. This effect is intensified by the replacement of air with gaseous helium to increase the production of photons. The embodiments resulting take the form of flashing pendant earrings, flashing drumsticks, illuminated spheres and hemispheres and decorative blisters. The faster the relative motion of the mercury the more intense the light emitted. This light may be used for decorative purposes of for emergency illumination.

Abstract: A fragrance releasing article comprising a frame body with openings into which a fragrance releasing base comprising a resin, perfume and coloring agent is charged; or a fragrance releasing article comprising a resin film with patterns thereon, a frame body and a fragrance releasing base comprising a resin, perfume and, optionally, coloring agent, the film, frame and base being integrally constituted; and a method for producing such articles.

Abstract: A perfumed pendant which has a three-dimensional configuration and comprises a front vinyl sheet having a design printed thereon, a back vinyl sheet having a design mating with the design on the front vinyl sheet printed thereon and welded at the outer peripheral edge thereof to the outer peripheral edge of the front vinyl sheet, a foam resilient padding interposed between the front and back vinyl sheets to give the three-dimensional configuration to the pendant and a capsulated perfume layer laminated to the outer surface of the front vinyl sheet at a selected area of the front vinyl sheet outer surface.

Abstract: A synthetic resin decorative article comprising a molded body of thermoplastic resin obtained by double injection and a layer of a cured thermosetting resin ink of a desired pattern enclosed in the molded body, at least one side of said decorative article being transparent, so that the cured thermosetting resin ink layer can be seen from the surface of said at least one side. The decorative article has a high decorative effect and is produced by a process comprising double injection molding steps and an intermediate printing step.

Abstract: A simulated gem is made by lacquering a plastic core to a desired pattern with selected lacquer to interfuse the surface of the core to form a unitary article. The core and lacquer have a common solvent. The solvent must not overdissolve the core.

Abstract: A fragrant ornament, such as a jewelry piece, is disclosed which consists of a mixture of a major amount of a natural botanical plant material, essential oils, and a minor amount of a fluorocarbon resin binder. A method for formulating and molding the ornament is also disclosed.

Abstract: A solderless capillary chip formed of a corundum-system precious stone such as ruby or sapphire, for use in electrical windings and the like. The inner bore of the chip is enlarged adjacent the exit end thereof, to permit relaxation of the wire to be pressure-bonded and thereby provide an improved contact situation for the next pressure-bonding operation.

Abstract: Medallion-like articles for jewelry, decorative ornamentation and product identification, instrument panel light lenses and methods and apparatus for manufacturing same are disclosed. A medallion-like article for decorative or identification is formed by applying an uncured radiation curable polymer to an indicia bearing surface in a quantity sufficient to form a convex upper surface by means of its surface tension and then irradiating the polymer to effect its cure. Use of a flexible substrate, such as a vinyl or polyester film, upon which embossed indicia was formed, provides a flexible medallion which may be adhesively bonded to a contoured, non-planar surface. Upward curling of the medallion during cure is prevented by supporting the medallion on a water cooled platen during irradiation. A flexible, transparent lamp lense having a convex frontal surface is also formed by the ultraviolet cured photopolymer which is adhesively bonded adjacent to the lamp to form its lense.

Abstract: A retractable charm device having a two part body formed in a desired shape, movable appendages extending from the body, mechanical mechanism mounted within the body, the mechanical mechanism including two support panels attached to each other, a plurality of gears rotatably mounted between the two support panels on axles, a cam affixed to one of said gears for actuating the movable appendages through cam follower structure, a take-up spool affixed for rotation with one of the gears, an energization cord attached to the take-up spool, a spring fixed at one end to one gear and at the other end to an element of one panel, a guided element for the energization cord mounted on one panel, and structure attached to the other end of the energization cord for permitting a pull to be exerted on the cord to unwind same from the take-up spool and thus, in turn, energize the spring for later actuation of the mechanical mechanism and the movable appendages.

Abstract: A part, such as finial or the like, is molded of plastic material so that during the molding process there is formed within the part a bore having internal threads formed therein for a predetermined extent of its length and so as to terminate a predetermined distance in from the entry end into the bore from the base of the part. A circular recess, surrounding the entry end of the bore, and a number of rectangular indentations, are also formed in the base during the molding of the part; which is molded with the parting line of the molded parts in a plane that includes the axis line of the bore and the internal threads.The molding machine parts are formed to insure uniform and precise threads by locating the cavities, within which the parts are molded, all equally distant from the gate; and by forming cooling water tracks in predetermined positions with respect to the mold parts and cavities.

Abstract: An ornamental display device having a mounting device and, attached thereto, a cage-like structure for holding and presenting an ornamental object like a gem. The cage-like structure is formed by at least three filaments and has a normally closed and an open position. The ornamental object can be removed and interchanged when the cage is in its open position.

Abstract: During injection molding of a plastic key tag or the like having an integral strap appendage with longitudinally spaced apertures formed therein for accommodating a fastener securing the strap in a looped configuration, a weakened weld line extending between the apertures is created. To discourage eventual splitting of the looped strap along this weld line, a relieved section is molded in the strap at a location calculated to reduce the lateral tensile stresses acting on this weld line.

Abstract: Costume jewelry is manufactured through photofabrication processes from flat metal sheets to form items such as earrings and small pendants. A standard photo-fabrication operation includes covering a metal sheet with a layer of photosensitive, chemically resistive material commonly referred to as a photoresist. Portions of the covered sheet are exposed to light to outline the earrings and pendants on the sheet. The sheet is then developed and the exposed metal surface portions are chemically etched to remove excess metal and form the earrings and pendants. Thereafter, surface treatments involve supplementary photofabrication operations to provide different colors and finishes on the earrings and pendants by etching, plating and staining the exposed metal surfaces, all of which are supplemented by the retention of portions of photoresist layers of selected colors.

Abstract: A method for the production of decorative objects by providing a viscous liquid and a particulate metal and/or mineral through an opening in a hollow transparent glass envelope and then bonding a cap over the opening with a resin impervious to said liquid is described. The refractive index of the viscous liquid and glass are approximately equal visually. The viscous liquid is preferably glycerine admixed with clear miscible solvents which reduce the viscosity depending upon the metal or mineral used. The liquid is provided through the opening in the hollow glass envelope without wetting the sides of the opening in a manner which leaves a gas (air) pocket inside the envelope adjacent the opening and above the liquid and then a cap is bonded over the opening adjacent the gas pocket. The decorative object is preferably in the form of jewelry, such as earrings or pendants.

Abstract: An artwork creation is provided in which gemstones are positioned on a laminar backing sheet and are packed within cloisonne framework formed of precious metal. The artistic rendering is composed of discernible parts and articles of jewelry formed of gemstones within boundaries of precious metal which are strategically located upon the backing sheet at positions corresponding to the location of at least some of the dominant features forming these discernible parts. While pieces of mosaic inlay are permanently secured to the backing sheet to form those discernible parts not formed of jewelry pieces, the articles of jewelry are removable from the backing sheet and may be worn for personal adornment. Alternatively, the articles of jewelry are located on the backing sheet at predetermined positions to contribute to the artistic creation.

Abstract: Method and therapeutic system in the form of a bandage for providing chemotherapy transdermally by administering certain drugs to unbroken skin in an initial priming dose that quickly brings the systemic concentration of drug to a therapeutic level, followed by a substantially constant dosage that holds said level. The bandage is a four-layer laminate of, from the top: a protective backing; a drug reservoir lamina that is the source of the constant dosage; a microporous membrane that controls the constant dosage rate; and an adhesive layer that is the source of the priming dose and the means by which the bandage is attached to the skin.

Abstract: Costume jewelry is manufactured through photofabrication processes from flat metal sheets to form items such as earrings and small pendants. A standard photo-fabrication operation includes covering a metal sheet with a layer of photosensitive, chemically resistive material commonly referred to as a photoresist. Portions of the covered sheet are exposed to light to outline the earrings and pendants on the sheet. The sheet is then developed and the exosed metal surface portions are chemically etched to remove excess metal and form the earrings and pendants. Thereafter, surface treatments involve supplementary photofabrication operations to provide different colors and finishes on the earrings and pendants by etching, plating and staining the exposed metal surfaces, all of which are supplemented by the retention of portons of photoresist layers of selected colors.