Abstract: A set of figures and objects used to teach children about the proceedings in religious worship services. The figures represent participants and the objects represent altar vessels and the like. The figures and objects are particularly useful in teaching about the Roman Catholic church and churches with a similar liturgical tradition.

Abstract: An ornamental or amusement device has the geometric configuration of two inter-penetrating tetrahedra including eight apices and presenting the appearance of a six-pointed star when viewed along the axis of any one of the eight apices. In one described embodiment, the body is disposed within a transparent housing filled with a transparent liquid, the body having a density different from that of the liquid such that it slowly moves from one end to the opposite end of the housing when inverted. In a second described embodiment, the body is enclosed by a housing having a plurality of planar faces to permit the geometric body to stably rest in any position on a flat horizontal surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to a honeycomb structure reinforced with geodesic structure. The honeycomb structure includes a plurality of elongated structural members with cross sections having a large moment of inertia, which are assembled into a hexagonal network. Each hexagonal subassembly included in the hexagonal network is reinforced by a first set of reinforcing elongated structural members disposed in a triangular pattern wherein three corners of the first reinforcing triangular subassembly disposed flush to one face of the hexagonal subassembly are respectively connected to one set of three alternate corners of the hexagonal subassembly and further reinforced by a second set of reinforcing elongated structural members disposed in a triangular pattern wherein three corners of the second reinforcing triangular subassembly disposed flush to the other face of the hexagonal subassembly are respectively connected to the other set of three alternate corners of the hexagonal subassembly.

Abstract: A cross having a recess therein to accommodate and position a tape playing machine with a speaker so that a user can play messages while looking at the cross.

Abstract: A flat link band of wire coils, a wire coil for the production of such a link band, and the process for the production of such a wire coil, where the wire coils are fabricated from an elastic material such as plastic. Each turn of the wire coil includes a head part and a foot part, which are substantially identical to each other, being formed in each case as a reverse loop. On one side of the wire coil, each head and foot part extends over with a first shank section in a substantially straight line into a corresponding first shank section of a connecting turn. On the opposite side of the wire coil, each head and foot part extends over with a substantially straight second shank section. The second shank sections are connected together by a central winding section running substantially in the same direction as the coil axis. The winding sections substantially determine the pitch of the wire coil.

Abstract: A method of making a decorative mirrored image includes the steps of cutting a glass mirror to a predetermined size and shape and then removing a portion of the mirrored surface to form a vignetted pattern. The mirrored surface is then cleaned of chemical residue and material and a photo is attached over the glass portion having the mirrored surface removed and the mirror and image are mounted for display in a Christmas ornament, or the like. A Christmas ornament apparatus has an ornament housing with a means for attaching or supporting the ornament and a plurality of glass surfaces attached to the ornament housing. One or more of the glass surfaces is a mirrored surface surrounding an image and mounted to the Christmas ornament.

Abstract: A decorative ornament construction is disclosed in which two substantially flat sheets are adapted to be interconnected so as to form a three-dimensional ornament capable of being suspended and thus useful as a Christmas tree decoration or the like. One of the sheets is centrally slotted so as to receive the other sheet in intersecting relation while the other sheet is provided with a pair of spaced seats for the support of said one sheet. Generally, the periphery of the sheets each define a similar design configuration such that the ornament presents a substantially uniform three-dimensional appearance.

Abstract: A greeting card which includes a folding, three-dimensional hanging ornament that can be punched out of panels of the card while the greeting itself can be separated for reference and saving, and the ornament may be hung for decorative purposes. The combination provides an attractive remembrance and combines the usefulness of a three-dimensional decoration and with the ability to preserve the greeting in card form.