Abstract: A cross-shaped illuminating device, including a main body, and an illuminating unit, including a cross body having a cross shape disposed on at least a portion of the main body, a plurality of lights disposed on at least a portion of the cross body to illuminate a surrounding area, and a plurality of light covers disposed on at least a portion of the cross body to cover each of the plurality of lights.

Abstract: A disabled vehicle illumination sign including a sign assembly, an electronic assembly and an attaching assembly is disclosed herein. The sign assembly includes a plurality of members being hingedly connected one to each other. The plurality of members form multiple signs of a letter to alert of a disabled vehicle. Each of the multiple signs can be used separately or in conjunction to alert that a vehicle is having engine problems, or medical problems or tire problems. The sign assembly is foldable. The electronic assembly includes a plurality of lights being disposed on a front portion of each member of the plurality of members. The attaching assembly includes an attaching member located on a bottom portion of the sign assembly. The attaching member allows the sign assembly to be removably attached to the disabled vehicle.

Abstract: A cross contains a sacred utensil or a wishing note and includes a transverse frame parallel with the ground, a first longitudinal frame perpendicular to the center part of the transverse frame, a first containing portion formed at the inner center of the first longitudinal frame from the lower surface of the first longitudinal frame toward the transverse and a first coupling member containing portion formed from the lower surface of the first longitudinal frame toward the outside of the first containing portion. A first frame magnet is contained in the first coupling member containing portion. A second longitudinal frame makes surface contact with the lower surface of the first longitudinal frame to be coupled thereto. A contained object support rack at the center part of the upper surface of the second longitudinal frame is positioned to correspond to the first containing portion of the first longitudinal frame.

Abstract: A sealing strand, in particular for processing during continuous feeding and separation of use portions, including multiple strand parts each of which are connected to one other at abutting ends, and including a double-sided adhesive tape. A removable protective strip covers the tape adhesive surface facing away from the remaining sealing strand. The protective strip has a butt strap at each of the butt joints. The butt strap overlaps the abutting ends of the protective strip portions of the strand parts. Each connection between the butt strap and the overlapping abutting ends of the protective strip portions of the strand parts begins only at a distance from the butt joint. The connection of the butt strap to at least one of the two overlapped abutting ends begins in a region in the strand longitudinal direction of consecutive separating cuts in the abutting end.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a simulated Ghana Christmas hut, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the simulated Ghana Christmas hut comprises a base structure and huts. Further, the base structure is configured to be disposed on a surface. Further, the huts are supported on the base structure. Further, the huts are stacked on the base structure in a vertical direction based on a hut size of the huts. Further, each hut comprises a side wall and a roof corresponding to the hut size of each hut. Further, the roof is attached to the side wall along a top edge of the side wall for forming a hut interior space. Further, the side wall of each hut comprises an opening leading into the hut interior space of each hut. Further, the side wall and the roof of each hut are comprised of coconut fronds.

Abstract: A modular hydroponic tower array fixture system for the growth of organisms such as plants and fungi on arrays of hydroponic towers, allowing for the insertion and removal of individual towers from the array, is provided. Methods for the production of organisms such as plants and fungi using a modular hydroponic tower array fixture system are also provided herein.

Abstract: This invention involves a balance scale with a base, a balance arm support, a balance arm, a pointer, and a movable label plate containing descriptions. The balance arm has a tray on each end, where one tray holds an article representing mankind with sin, and the other tray holds an article representing the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. The articles on each tray are of equal or approximately equal weight. The scale rotates when the weight of the articles are added to or removed from the trays, and the scale rotation will determine which description the pointer will point to. This invention can be used as a Christian teaching aid showing the benefit of choosing to accept the death of Christ as payment in full for our sins, along with showing the consequence of our refusal to accept the death of Christ as payment for our sins.

Abstract: A cross device may include a bottom wall, a first sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a second sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a third sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a fourth sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, and a top wall being pivotably connected to the first sidewall. The cross device may be movable between a first position in the form of a cross and a second position in the form of a rectangle.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a laser beam machining method which can easily cut a machining target. The laser beam machining method irradiates laser light while positioning a focus point at the inside of a machining target to thereby form a treated area based on multiphoton absorption along a planned cutting line of the machining target inside the machining target and also form a minute cavity at a predetermined position corresponding to the treated area in the machining target.

Abstract: In an implementation, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a base and a plurality of branches to create an artistic design. The apparatus may require assembly, and when assembled the apparatus becomes a rigid, stable and free-standing structure of a shape that does not naturally occur. The apparatus does not replicate something found in nature. This apparatus allows for the placement of ornaments, lights or other decorations in a plurality of locations or attachment points on the apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is a Torah scroll ornament comprising a Torah crown having at least two latching members and a Torah scroll base having an oval-like shape with an opening for scroll's upper handles and configured to fit to the top surface of a covered Torah scroll, wherein said Torah scroll base is releasably connected to said Torah crown.

Abstract: A combustible writable incense device comprises an ornate strip-like support element, at least one liquid-settable powder layer on each side of the support element for rigidifying the support element, an aromatic coating on at least part of one of the powder layers, and at least one smooth or substantially smooth strip-like outer display element which is adhered to an outer said powder layer and which is adapted for being written and/or drawn thereon. A method of forming such a combustible writable incense device is also provided.

Abstract: A decorative object to be decorative may include a first section having a first body member and a first neck member, a second section having a second body member and a second neck member being connected to the first section, a third section having a third body member and a third neck member being connected to the first section. The first section may be looped and the second section may be looped over the first section. The third section may be looped over the second section. The first section may include a hanging extending projection to hang the decorative object.

Abstract: A yad-mezuzah casement includes a yad, at least a portion of which serves as a mezuzah casement. A mezuzah may be contained within the mezuzah casement. The mezuzah casement may be contained within the yad, attached to an outer surface of the yad or interposed between the yad and a bracket that includes an attachment fixture used for mounting the yad-mezuzah casement to a doorpost of a building or a room. The yad-mezuzah casement, which itself includes no attachment fixture, provides an opportunity for continuous display of a yad that may be received by a Jewish youth participant at a B?nai Mitzvah ceremony. Together, the yad-mezuzah casement and the mounting bracket provide a yad-mezuzah casement kit.

Abstract: A structure having a first triangular structure comprising a first triangular geometry and a second triangular structure comprising a second triangular geometry, wherein the first triangular geometry and the second triangular geometry spatially intersect each other.

Abstract: A multi-piece ceremonial sculpture when assembled creates a symbol for unity during a wedding ceremony or anniversary or business celebration. The method of assembling the sculpture is to fasten an outer cross-shaped piece to a solid base through peg holes. Once the outer cross-shaped piece has been secured, then an inner piece will be secured within the outer piece by placing plugs through the openings on the top and sides. Once assembled, the sculpture displays a complete piece of art commemorating the commitment to the union.

Abstract: A cross device may include a bottom wall, a first sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a second sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a third sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, a fourth sidewall being pivotably connected to the bottom wall, and a top wall being pivotably connected to the first sidewall. The cross device may be movable between a first position in the form of a cross and a second position in the form of a rectangle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nativity stable structure particularly for use with larger nativity figures (24 inches in height, or greater) which is made of tubular and solid metal bars, rods and sheet members and fittings or connectors that can be economically made, shipped, packaged, assembled, such as in a kit or kits, and used to house the larger nativity figures. When Christmas has passed, the nativity stable structure of the present invention can be easily disassembled and repackaged in its shipping carton(s) and easily stored in compact, minimum footprint and volume. Further sheet flooring is included in the package or kit upon which the nativity figures can be placed. The flooring is made in a plurality of identical segments and is compact and also easily shipped and stored.

Abstract: A star-shaped decorative object has at least two blanks joined together. At least one of the blanks has a middle part and a plurality of shorter and longer points extending outwardly beyond the middle part. The middle part can be provided with several fold lines running from a midpoint in the direction of at least the longer points and can be folded at fold lines running from the midpoint in the direction of said longer points in a V-shape so that inwardly-folded areas are formed between two neighboring of said fold lines running from the midpoint in the direction of said longer points. The shorter points on the inwardly-folded areas are inserted through openings of another blank in order to join the two blanks for the formation of a hollow, three-dimensional body. A set of blanks to form the decorative object can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to emulsions such as multiple emulsions, and to methods and apparatuses for making emulsions, and techniques for using the same. A multiple emulsion generally describes larger droplets that contain one or more smaller droplets therein which, in some cases, can contain even smaller droplets therein, etc. Emulsions, including multiple emulsions can be formed in certain embodiments with generally precise repeatability, and can be tailored to include any number of inner droplets, in any desired nesting arrangement, within a single outer droplet. In addition, in some aspects of the invention, one or more droplets may be controllably released from a surrounding droplet.

Abstract: Pocket Jesus is a stress-relieving gag gift. Intended for the target audience of ages 10-25. Comprised of condensed foam so as to be easily squeezed and comfortable to keep in pockets.

Abstract: A religious artifact including at least one scroll hand-written on kosher parchment in Hebrew, using flexible water-resistant kosher black ink. Such ink, when dry, does not dissolve in water and does not crack or peel off the surface, yet, when a mistake needs to be corrected, such ink can be scraped off the surface of the parchment without leaving a visible ink residue on the surface and without causing substantial damage to the parchment. The present invention provides for kosher scrolls which are less prone to and more resistant to becoming non-kosher, than scrolls of the prior art.

Abstract: In structure, this is a “can”, like a soda can or a bean can. It can be made of either, aluminum, plastic, tin etc. On the upper side of the can, circling the can and stated twice is the script; “Jesus Can”. Along the side of the can will be a picture representing Jesus. Also on the side of the can will be text/script describing the help That, “Jesus, our Savior”, can offer to anyone. This script ends with the statement “ . . . Jesus can.”.

Abstract: A memorial for deceased humans or animals in which the cremated residue or ash is blended or mixed with particulate glass, the mixture being heated to form a liquid pool of glass with the cremation residue or ash dispersed, infused and/or absorbed therein, the molten glass and ash being removed from the heat source after a suitable time period and transferred to a mold in the shape of the memorial, the mold allowed to cool until the memorial sets, the memorial then removed from the mold and reheated in an annealing oven at a suitable temperature for a suitable time so as to eliminate possible cracking and scoring, the memorial once removed from the annealing oven can be further cut, polished, faceted, engraved or the like. The initial mixture of particulate glass and cremation residue and ash can be further combined with a coloring agent if so desired before heating or before transfer to the memorial mold.

Abstract: A photosensitive material is coated on an insulating material (13) stacked on a substrate (1) (FIG. 16A), and exposed and developed using a mask having a light-shielding film capable of controlling a light transmittance from 100% to 0% annularly and continuously to form a spiral photosensitive material (FIG. 16B). After conducting treatment at a high temperature, the insulating material under the photosensitive material is spirally formed by etching (FIG. 16C). A metal (12) is stacked on the substrate (FIG. 16D), and a photosensitive material is coated (FIG. 16E). The photosensitive material is exposed and developed using a mask having an annular light-shielding film with a light transmittance of 0% to leave the photosensitive material covering only the metal on the base of the spiral structure (FIG. 16F). After treatment at a high temperature is conducted and the metal exposed is etched (FIG. 16G), the photosensitive material is removed (FIG. 16H).

Abstract: An emblem in three-dimension representing the Tao law of polarity, specifically yang-yin.

Abstract: A decorative medallion consists of two pieces that may be assembled about a mounted fixture. The medallion pieces are decorated with surface ornamentation to add to their visual appeal. A first piece of the medallion includes at a first end an overlapping member whose outline follows prominent features in the surface ornamentation, and at a second end an underledge designed to receive the overlapping member of the second piece. The second piece similarly includes an underledge that is designed to receive the overlapping member of the first piece. The respective overlapping members have recessed edges that are shaped to include one or more alignment features, such as protrusions and concave receiving portions. The underledges are shaped to slideably mate with the corresponding alignment features of the respective overlapping members, and thus, include various corresponding concave receiving portions and protrusions.

Abstract: A simulated Christmas tree is comprised of an array, or net, of interconnected light strings, tie wires and semi-rigid hoops. Spaced apart segments of light strings run downwardly from a hub which is at the top of a center pole that extends from a base. The light string segments are fastened to the horizontal hoops; and tie wires run horizontally between the segments, at elevations intermediate the hoops and intermediate the uppermost hoop and the hub which is at the top of the tree. The hoops create the conical shape. They are adapted to nest within one another, with clearance for the wires, and enable a knock down design. A detachable illuminated decoration is mounted on the hub at the pinnacle of the tree. The string light segments and bulbs in the star are electrically connected to blink, and to thus produce a twinkling tree effect.

Abstract: An Open-Face Mezuzah, which goes beyond the utilitarian purpose of a standard mezuzah for several reasons. First, this Open-Face Mezuzah contains the Biblical script of Deuteronomy 6:4-5 inscribed on the exterior of the mezuzah itself rather than on a scroll placed inside, or behind, a traditional mezuzah. Thus, it more exactly embodies the command to “write [the words of Deuteronomy 6:4-5] on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” Second, the Open-Face Mezuzah makes the message of Deuteronomy 6:4-5 understandable to non-Hebrew speaking people because the words, although first rendered in Hebrew, are also rendered in English below the Hebrew. Third, the Open-Face Mezuzah conveys to the guest entering the house that the family within the house believes in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In addition to citing the Old Testament verses of Deuteronomy 6:4-5, it also cites the New Testament verses of Mark 12:29-30, which is a New Testament quote of Deuteronomy 6:4-5.

Abstract: A device (1) for ritual use, particularly for the recital of the rosary, including a card (2) and a disc (7) rotationally mounted on the card (2), the disc or card having distinguishing signs, so that rotation of the disc indicates a particular distinguishing sign.

Abstract: A memorial product generated from the cremation remains of a deceased human or animal whereby a predetermined amount of bone ash is combined with a predetermined amount of a glass forming additive. In addition, a glass modifier may be added to enchance the durability of the final solid product. A flux may also be added to reduce the melting temperature of the mixture. These additives are combined with bone ash and milled to a desired particulate size to form a powder mixture. The mixture is heated to a melting temperature for a resident time to form a glass melt which is then poured into a mold. The cast or molded form is annealed for a resident time at a predetermined temperature to avoid stress fracture or crystalization from cooling too quickly or slowly.

Abstract: The Christian learning tool is an educational toy having a base in the shape of an open Bible, the top surface of the base being divided into a left side and a right side. The left side has a cradle defined therein receiving a pair of praying hands attached to the base by a tether and having a plurality of apertures for emitting sound from a speaker. The right side has three sets of buttons disposed thereon, including a set of category selector buttons for selecting either the Ten Commandments or the Beatitudes, a set of ten topic selector buttons in the form of a telephone keypad for selecting one of the Ten Commandments or one of the Beatitudes for audio replay, and a third set of buttons for selecting audio replay of a story about either the birth or death of Christ.

Abstract: A motion display toy, which includes a housing having a top cover and a top center opening at the top cover, two sliding door panels moved to close/open the center opening at the top cover, a telescopic device mounted inside the housing and driven to extend out of the top center opening, an annular rotary member decorated with ornaments and rotated around the top center opening, first drive means controlled by the control circuit to move the sliding door panels, second drive means controlled by the control circuit to move the telescopic device between extended position and retracted position, and third drive means controlled by the control circuit to rotate the annular rotary member.

Abstract: A decorative lawn ornament for providing inspirational three-dimensional ornamentation. The decorative lawn ornament includes a main body frame formed in the shape of an angel and having a plurality of elongate frame members, a plurality of main body lights, a secondary frame formed in the shape of a bird, a plurality of secondary lights coupled to the secondary frame, a wing motor interior to the secondary frame, a rod motor interior to the main body frame, a rod, and a linkage assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a ribbon assembly having the functional capability of providing break-out of ink coated optical glass fibers from said ribbon assembly. The monomers, oligomers and photoinitiator for forming an ink coating on the optical glass fibers contained in the ribbon assembly have been selected to provide an average percentage of reacted acrylate unsaturation which provides a level of adhesion between a matrix material and an ink coating that is less than a level of adhesion between the ink coating and the coated optical glass fiber to provide break-out of the ink coated optical glass fiber from said ribbon assembly. Also provided are ink coating compositions adapted to form ink coatings suitable for use on optical glass fibers contained in the ribbon assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit which can be employed to construct a variety of different religious crosses. The kit includes a sheet of lattice material, a length of ribbon, a ribbon rose, a needle, a number of different sized split rings, a bar pin, a number of beads, a magnet and a package of glue. Through the use of the kit, a user can construct either a cross bookmark, pin, keychain, or magnet.

Abstract: A memory aid includes a sheet or strip having one face or side shaped to be accommodated in the palm of ones hand and; for example, it is preferably provided with one or more recesses adapted to be retained on one or more fingers (a so called ergonomic shape). Another face of the strip includes indicia, such as a raised, or beaded portion (a protuberance) corresponding to the prayers or memorabilia to be said. As a further advantage the device includes an end portion containing a crucifix or cross or some other reminder of religions or other information.

Abstract: A repository device, useful as a collection container, a religious instructional tool and a religious decorative item is disclosed. The repository device consists of a completely enclosed, ovoid-shaped basket having a conventional handle and having a moveable side entry closure in the top portion of the basket. The entry closure is designed to assimilate an ancient tombstone used in ancient times to seal burial tombs.

Abstract: A soft-bodied doll bearing a resemblance to a caricature of Jesus. The doll includes a voice simulator which preferably has recorded thereon phrases from Jesus' actual ministry as recorded in God's word, the Bible. A responsible adult can use the Jesus doll to teach young children about Jesus' historic life, His ministry, His teachings and His love for His children. Alternatively, the voice simulator can have recorded thereon simpler phrases which reflect Jesus' character and love for His children. The doll includes an actuator for the voice simulator contained within a body portion of said doll which may be manually activated to speak one or more of these phrases. In one embodiment, both sets of phrases are included in the doll on separate voice simulators with a switch permitting the supervising adult to transition the doll from use with a young child to one who is capable of understanding Jesus' actual teachings when the child's vocabulary and mental faculties dictate.

Abstract: The invention relates to articles of manufacture formed of a variety of copper fittings, such as 90 degree-elbows, tees, nipples, and straight pipe sections. The articles essentially comprise a pair of components formed of multiple copper fittings, where such components are pivotally mounted to one another. Finished articles may include, for example, a free standing picture frame or a candelabra.

Abstract: A microcoil structure for use in an integrated circuit to produce magnetic flux for specific applications or to serve as an inductor is provided. Further, a method for forming the foregoing microcoil structure in a semiconductor wafer is provided. The microcoil structure includes a plurality of diffusion regions having two ends formed with ohmic contact regions. A field-oxide region and an overlaying insulating layer are formed over the diffusion regions. The field oxide region and the insulating layer together serve as a core member for the microcoil structure Further, a plurality of conductive layers are electrically connected between the diffusion regions in such a manner as to form a coil-like structure which winds around the core member to form the desired microcoil structure. When current is input to this microcoil structure, a magnetic flux is produced. The magnitude and polarity of the magnetic flux can be controlled by varying the magnitude and direction of the input current.

Abstract: A holder for water absorbing blocks in which articles requiring moisture, such as flowers, can be inserted for display purposes. The holder includes a back member with peripheral walls forming a cavity in which the blocks are inserted and a receptacle at the lower end and outside a wall of the back member for receiving a retaining water from the block members which flows over the wall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a melodic novelty party-favor article comprising a housing and an electronic circuit assembly. The housing contains the electronic circuit assembly, which comprises a power source, an integrated circuit unit, a sound production means and a switch mechanism. The switching mechanism comprises two electrically conductive ends and a resistor, wherein the conductive ends are contiguously placed on an outer surface portion of the housing and are not in contact with each other, whereby the circuit assembly is activated by simultaneously contacting the two electrically conductive ends with an electrically conductive article.

Abstract: A portable religious shrine that is suitable for use at a gravesite comprising a portable enclosure with a plurality of compartments and a folding windscreen suitable for use in the burning of candles, burning of incense, and storage of objects such as a bible and a photograph or picture.

Abstract: Decorative pleats have two cuts made in each of two or more pleats and the fold of the pleat is reversed between the cuts. When used as a decorative display for a photograph, picture, merchandise or other item, the cuts may be made angularly to hold the item in place. Cuts may be perpendicular to the fold of the pleat, angular to the fold, zigzag, curvilinear or of other shape. The pleats may be a blind, a lantern or of other shape.

Abstract: A doll includes a plurality of attachment pads distributed over the doll surface each having one portion of a conventional fabric attachment structure such as a hook and loop attachment means. A plurality of ornaments such as simulated jewels include undersurfaces bearing cooperating attachment pads intended to grasp the attachment pads upon the doll surface. A wand is configured to receive and support a plurality of jewel ornaments each having individual attachment pads. A dispensing mechanism is supported within the wand and is operative in response to an actuating button to provide sequential dispensing of the jeweled ornaments in a one at a time fashion to simulate a magical touch upon the selected surface.

Abstract: A religious article that first functions as a canopy or chuppah for a wedding ceremony and then when cut into pieces serves as individual prayer shawls or tallitot for the couple. The religious article has two rows of heavy stitching, each adjacent to a longitudinal or latitudinal axis and perpendicular to the weft or warp of the material. The religious article also contains four reinforced corners and four additional reinforced areas each having holes provided therein. When the religious article is cut along the axis, forming two prayer shawls, each shawl has reinforced corners with holes through which are attached braided religious fringes or tzitziyot.

Abstract: A precious pebbles vase comprising a base which supports a pair of hands for holding a transparent, hollow vessel adapted to receive and hold a plurality of pebbles. A small pebble is placed in the vessel each time a good deed or act is performed by the owner of the vase.

Abstract: A religious shrine is provided that is a miniature replica of the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem as described in the New Testament of the bible. In a modification the top cover of the shrine can be raised by a mechanism activated by rolling the round stone at the entrance into an open position.

Abstract: A good luck charm is designed to be attractive and functional. Primarily, it consists of a simulated parabolic dish secured to the top of a conical base, and an eye with an elongated iris is mounted by a stem to the inside of the dish by a screw that enables the iris to be positoined horizontally, vertically or at a arbitrary angular position.