Abstract: An in-mold molded product includes a molded plastic member having projections and recesses on a surface thereof and a transfer layer provided on such surface. The outer surface of the transfer layer has a contour corresponding to the projections and recesses of the plastic member and additionally has projections and recesses that are finer than those on the surface of the plastic molded member. Thus, the finished product has a matte surface with good wear characteristics. The product is molded by arranging a mat transfer member at a predetermined region of a cavity of a mold unit, the mat transfer member having the fine projections and recesses on one surface thereof, and a portion of the mold unit defining the cavity having, at the predetermined region, projections and recesses which are larger in size than those of the mat transfer member.

Abstract: A clothing article in the form of a T-shirt, sweat shirt, or the like allows a hologram sheet design to be displayed through the window of a flexible frame member. The hologram sheet is in the form of a flat layer having an inner surface that faces the clothing article and a hologram three dimensional artistic surface facing away from the clothing article, the hologram surface displaying the three dimensional holographic art image outwardly to viewers. The flexible frame member is layered on top of the hologram layer, providing a peripheral welt that can be used to stitch the combination of the hologram sheet layer and flexible frame member to the clothing article. The flexible frame member is preferably of a polymeric material such as PVC providing a base layer having a window opening in its center for displaying the holographic art image therethrough.

Abstract: An appliqu e adapted to be adhered for decorative purposes to a planar surface on a layer of transparent material (e.g., of glass or plastic). The appliqu e comprises a layer of polymeric material which is transparent and free of visible inclusions. The front surface of that layer includes a planar central portion having a decorative surface texture (e.g., the surface texture of rippled glass, hammered glass, moss glass, Flemish glass, glue chip glass, or baroque glass), and beveled surface portions around that textured surface portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to retroreflective transfer sheets and graphic images produced therefrom, i.e., appliques. The retroreflective applique includes: a layer of optical lens elements partially embedded in and protruding from the front surface of a binder resin layer and a transfer adhesive layer comprising a vinyl plastisol disposed on the rear surface of the binder resin layer. The binder resin layer is prepared from ingredients comprising an isocyanate-functional hardener and a resin selected from the group consisting of a polyester resin and a polyurethane resin.

Abstract: An interactive wall covering system having at least one substrate sheet and at least one non-adhesive applique which is easily mounted on and easily removed from the substrate sheet. The applique is made of an electrostatic cling material. The substrate sheet has one face receptive to an adhesive for permanently mounting the substrate sheet to a wall. The substrate sheet also has a second face receptive to an electrostatic cling material.

Abstract: A device shell including a shell body consisting of a plurality of shell pieces fastened together, each shell piece being respectively molded from colored plastics in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A changeable label pad has a base label layer which can be adhesively attached to a recording media container. A first adhesive having a first strength attaches the base label layer to the container. At least two label segments are attached to the base label layer. The label segments combine to cover most of the base label layer and the label segments are separated from each other. A second adhesive having a second strength which is weaker than that of the first adhesive attaches the label segments to the base label layer. The total area of all of the label segments in a layer of label segments is less than the total area of all of the label segments in an underlying layer of label segments.

Abstract: A process for injection molding a multi-colored article in an injection mold, in which a) a desired initial quantity of a first-colored material is metered to a first desired portion of the cavity; b) a desired quantity of a second-colored material is supplied to the cavity, contiguously with the first-colored material, and is metered to a second desired portion of the cavity. The location of the first and second desired portions within in the cavity being controlled by providing the first and second-colored materials with appropriate melt viscosities and controlling the temperature and rate of supply of the first and second-colored materials. A multi-colored preform formed by the process that is suitable for blow molding a multi-colored container, and a multi-colored container blow molded from such a preform are also provided.

Abstract: A passive method for protecting flying birds against the danger of colliding into transparent barriers is disclosed. The method involves placing on the transparent barrier an image of the center portion of the web of an orb web building spider especially including in the image an adornment on the web known as the stabilimentum. The stabilimentum is known to be an advertisement by the spider for the purpose of deterring birds from flying into the web, an event which both animals wish to avoid. When the spider web image is placed on the transparent barrier, flying birds will take evasive action and thus avoid harmful collisions. Since the spider web image is mostly transparent, it does not block out a large portion of the transparent barrier.

Abstract: Sheetstock including a relatively thin portion on at least one of the longitudinal edges for facilitating use of the sheetstock in an ink jet or laser printer. The relatively thin portion may be easily removed after printing. Also, the sheetstock may be divided into a number of portions which may be easily separated from one another after printing.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) product having a label that includes information pertaining to the type of material of the product for recycling purposes. The label is covered on its back surface side with a transparent surface mat. The product is formed by coating a surface of a mold with a gel coating to become an outer surface through a mold release agent, laying a glass mat of unsaturated polyester resin-impregnated reinforced fiber on the gel coating, further laying a glass mat of the same material and applying pressure of a roller or a brush on the gel coating, laying a label with printed material for indicating the material at an arbitrary position on one of the glass mats, laying, for example, a transparent surface mat of unsaturated polyester resin-impregnated glass fiber by pressure of a presser such as a roller or a brush or the like on the label, and consolidating each of the components to form the final product.

Abstract: A kit to outfit a stock motor vehicle with decorative features related to a sports team. Embodiments of the kit include one to accommodate any motor vehicle and make or model, a second tailored to a specific manufacturer's make and model of vehicle, a third to provide an after-market customizing kit. Each of the kit items are coordinated to display the colors, identifying features, mascots, playing implements, or other indicia related to a sports team or sports figure. Items include a wide adhesive tape decorated with a plurality of stripes for application to the exterior of a motor vehicle; a decorative hood ornament; wheel cover decals; stickers and signs displaying a team name or logo, for both permanent and temporary application; a string of decorative mini-lights; sunvisor decals; decorative floor mats; decorative seat covers; a decorative gear shift lever knob; and a decorative clock.

Abstract: A method for making applique elements without the need for a light box, and without the need for tracing outlines of the applique elements onto the applique fabric materials. A pre-printed paper sheet is provided having outlines of the applique elements printed thereon in non-transferable ink. The back surface of the paper sheet is coated with a low softening temperature coating, such as a wax or a polymeric coating having a low heat softening temperature to releasably attach the cut, printed applique elements to the back of the applique fabric material. The applique elements are cut from the sheet of applique material and are releasably adhered to the back or wrong side of the applique fabric by pressing with a warm iron. An adhesive coating is applied to the seam allowance and to the peripheral edge of the template, and applique elements are cut from the applique material sheet together with the seam allowance, which is then folded over the template edge to adhere the seam allowance to the template.

Abstract: A wall ornament releasably mountable is provided with reusable adhesive. A light-weight, rigid substrate is used that is thick and conveys a three-dimension impression when the wall ornament is attached to a wall or similar planer surface. Various wall ornaments can be used together cooperatively to create a decorative wall scene. The wall ornament is easily removed and the adhesive can be reused so that unlimited theme decors can be accomplished. Possibilities for wall design include educational, fantasy, seasonal, sporting, and religious. When removed, the wall ornaments do not mar or damage wall surfaces. The wall ornaments can be professionally prepared or kits can be provided so individuals may match room decor to wall ornament.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automobile floor mat having a removable and reversible pan portion that snugly fits inside a central recessed area to collect contaminants. One side of the pan is provided with a plurality of diagonal ridges, the space between the ridges forming grooves to collect liquids. The other side of the pan may be constituted of an abrasive surface of the sand paper type.

Abstract: A decorative article and a means for making such a decorative article includes a wood base, a layer of polyethylene foam, batting, and a fabric outer surface. In forming the decorative article, a layer of polyethylene foam is adhered to a firm backing. A pattern is drawn or traced onto the outer surface of the foam. A number of smaller, pattern pieces are formed by cutting a number of slits in the foam along the lines of the pattern. After the slits have been cut in the foam, the pattern pieces are covered by batting and a knit material to form the desired pattern. Different colors may be selected for the knit materials used on various pattern pieces for the drawing. The foam must have sufficient elasticity to permit the slits to be cut in the surface and then have the slits serve as a means for securing the batting and the knit material used to cover the pattern pieces.

Abstract: A transfer sheet (10) for heat transferring a temperature-responsive decal having personally applied crayon coloring (22) onto a section of fabric (20). The transfer sheet (10) includes a paper sheet (12) treated with a release agent and a printed image (14) disposed directly thereon. A single uniform and transparent transfer layer (16) of thermoplastic material is disposed over the printed image (14) and other selected areas on the paper sheet (12). A plurality of abrasive particles (18) are partially embedded within the transfer layer (16) for abrading crayon (22) rubbed thereover and for enhancing the mechanical bond between the transfer layer (16) and the fabric (20) when the transfer sheet (10) is applied to the fabric (20).

Abstract: The heat activated applique for providing in particular numbers and letter for sports jerseys includes an upper colored thermoplastic elastomer layer bonded to a cloth substrate by a thermoplastic adhesive. Preferably, the thermoplastic elastomer is a polyurethane thermoplastic elastomer and the thermoplastic adhesive is a polyester-based thermoplastic adhesive. The applique is suitable for forming a letter on a letter to provide three-dimensional characteristics to an alpha-numeric character. The thermoplastic elastomer layer can be debossed to provide surface characteristics to the heat activated applique, either prior to or during application. This is also suitable for applying additional indicia in the form of sublimation dye heat transferred into the thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: Label-like, hermetically-sealed perfume pouch samplers with artwork on their top surface and a pressure sensitive adhesive bottom surface. The adhesive bottom surface may be employed to attach the pouch labels to pages of a magazine or other mailer, providing an efficient method of mass distribution of perfume samples. The fragrance is stored in a perfume-releasing article such as an ultraviolet radiation-cured perfume-doped polymer, or a fragrance-laden polymer gel of modified cellulosic, ethyl alcohol, fragrance oil, an antioxidant, and water, surrounded by two perfume impervious sealed barrier layers. There is disclosed a method of manufacturing the perfume pouch labels on a support web that can be wound onto rolls from which the pouch labels may be readily released and applied rapidly and precisely to advertising pages.

Abstract: A distinctive apparatus and method for selectively providing predetermined segments of web material comprises a supplying mechanism for providing the web material. A first sensing mechanism detects a reference marker on the web material to generate at least one reference marker datum which is associated with a selected web segment. A separating mechanism includes a sensor mechanism for providing at least one separation datum, and divides the web material along a separation region during a production of the web segment. A phase regulating mechanism controls a relative phasing between the reference marker detected by the first sensing mechanism and the dividing by the separating mechanism. The phasing is conducted with respect to a set reference value.

Abstract: A method of touching up tainted photographs in which one or more of the posers are photographed with closed eyes, in order to form opened eyes thereon. The method utilizes dry-transfers, with each dry-transfer being formed in the shape of an eye, with the dry-transfers being provided on a backing substrate, which substrate includes a plurality of rows of eye-shaped dry-transfers, each eye-shaped dry-transfer of each row being identical, with each row of such eye-shaped dry-transfers having eye-shaped dry-transfers that are of larger size than the adjacent, lower row, in order to provide a plurality of differently-sized eye-transfers, whereby photographs taken at different distances, different lenses, and the like, may be touched up by choosing that eye-transfer that has the most suitable size for a particular photograph and person photographed.

Abstract: A decorative decal system for louvered devices such as venetian blinds dr mini-blinds which uses a series of easily removable adhesive backed decal strips for application to louvered blinds or windows. Each decal strip contains a segment of a decorative design or other indicia and when all segments are applied to series of louvers in a blind the group of decal strips forms a unitary pattern on the blind.

Abstract: A decorative article for use on garments and the like to enhance the appearance thereof including a base with a flat central zone and an ornamental rim disposed about its periphery, and an ornamental center element sized and configured for receipt within the ornamental rim and including an exposed upper surface and a flat lower surface which is adhesively secured to the flat central zone of the base. Further, the base includes a bottom surface which may be adhesively secured to the garment, thereby providing an article which is easily assembled and implemented, and does not require special knowledge or tools.

Abstract: A fabric or leather backing is employed for mounting and supporting a three-dimensional decoration composed of material such as Latex, plastic, rubber or the like. The decoration terminates at its backside of rear with a continuous edge on which an attachment flange is provided followed by placing a first bead of flowable, bondable or adhesive material thereon optionally followed by placing a second bead when the first bead has somewhat cured. The first and/or second bead is impregnated into the fabric or leather backing. Curing occurs within a specified period of time at a specified temperature range. Bonding of the decoration is complete after adhesive curing.For vinyl or other plastic material, no adhesive is used. The plastic material that the decoration is made of becomes the adhesive through a melting process. The melting point of vinyl and many other plastics are less than the burning or damaging point of the material a garment is made of such as cotton.

Abstract: An ornamental sticker having a configuration in which an adhesive layer, a basic plate layer, and a multicolored printing layer are formed as one body to make an applique sheet, which sticker requires no separate cutting process in the manufacturing thereof, and which sticker is available for various uses of industrial purposes as well as reuse.

Abstract: An improved method for producing a multi-colored emblem which may be bonded to a fabric is disclosed which provides and emblem with an embroidered appearance. The emblem is easily heat sealable onto difficult to adhere fabrics. The method generally involves providing a first woven material blank, providing a barrier layer of thermoplastic material, laminating the barrier layer onto one side of said material blank to form an assembly, cutting said assembly to a specific configuration, sewing a thread about the periphery of the cut assembly, and laminating said assembly onto a second woven material blank having a different color. This second assembly is again cut to a complimentary larger configuration and also provided with a thread about the periphery. The two material blanks are then heat sealed together and an adhesive layer is provided to the exposed barrier layer.

Abstract: A decorative element particularly adapted for securing to an article of wearing apparel comprises a metal base member. A depression is formed in the base member for snug reception of a faceted gem which is secured in such depression by means of an adhesive. The undersurface of the base member is coated with a suitable adhesive for securing the base member and gem to a suitable substrate.

Abstract: Waterbed corner structure and method in which a cornerpiece is formed as a monolithic structure with a relatively thick base plate and relatively large ridges projecting from the front surface of the base plate. The base plate has a peripheral sealing area which is affixed by heat sealing to the walls of the mattress to form the corner, and the base plate is formed of a material which is pliant enough to conform to the contour of the mattress and tough enough to resist puncturing. The ridges help to keep bedsheets in place on the mattress.

Abstract: A component for window-frames has a plurality of flat glass elements bonded to a flat transparent backing pane. The flat glass elements have chamfered edges placed side by side in order to achieve the appearance of "leaded lights".

Abstract: A versatile wall decorating system is provided with self-adherent, pre-cut decorative appliques that removably attach onto substrate sheets adhered to walls. Both the appliques and the substrate sheets utilize a reusable, non-permanent adhesive coating. Such a coating permits rearrangement of the appliques on the substrate sheets and rearrangement of the substrate sheets on the walls, in a peel-off/press-on manner. Each applique provides decorative imagery of a common theme. Additionally, the substrate sheets may include decorative imagery which cooperates with the appliques to create a decorative wall scene. The appliques can also be adhered to surfaces other than the substrate sheets. The decorative scene presented by the wall decorating system is easily changed by repositioning the appliques or by removing appliques of one theme and substituting therefor appliques of a new theme.

Abstract: This detachable decorative applique piece is designed to be fastened to a comforter or bedspread to enhance their decorative appearances. Primarily, an ornamental design combination composed of colorful fabric including attached peel-away fasteners that matingly engage with similar fasteners, enabling quick attachment and quick removal of the piece from the comforter or bedspread. The design further includes a pocket portion defined between the bedspread and the design, for storage of any desired article or articles.

Abstract: An accessory is disclosed herein for use during exercise including a layer of towel material having opposite tufted surfaces. One surface is employed for carrying a pocket having a closable end for insertably receiving personal items such as keys, money, etc. A magnetic anchor is carried on the edge marginal region of the towel midway between its opposite ends for releasably attachment to ferro-magnetic material intended to support the towel, such as an exercise stand, platform support or the like.

Abstract: A floor covering includes an automobile carpet having a carpet pad attaching means removably connected by a pressure sensitive adhesive layer to the carpet. The carpet pad attaching means includes a base having projections extending upwardly therefrom which interengage with projections extending downwardly from the backside of a carpet pad for preventing shifting of the carpet pad when it is placed in overlying relation to the carpet and carpet pad attaching means.

Abstract: The full face decorative applique according to this invention comprises a full face image printed on a hypoallergenic self-adhesive material backed by easy release non-stick paper. The full face image is precut and prescored into at least five discrete facial sections for ease of application to the face. The facial image is divided into separate facial sections, one for the nose, two for the cheeks and eyes as well as separate sections for the mouth (lips) and for the chin. The separate sections of the image are precut so as to leave uncut pieces of the overall facial design between the various facial sections when they are removed from the backing.

Abstract: A molded rubber object attached as decoration to a Tee-shirt or like garment, the attachment being confined to the shoulder for proper support and balance, and without internal object-supporting pads necessary to hold the shape of the decorative object.

Abstract: A modular mirror having any shape for walls or the like includes tiles having a clay support covered by a specular layer having a slightly greater perimeter to allow the perimetrical distribution of a silicon or wax gasket thereabout to protect the side edges of the tile from oxidation. The resulting mirror is installed in the same plane as that of conventional tiles on the wall since the specular tiles have the same perimeter and caliber as conventional tiles.

Abstract: A floor covering for an automobile is disclosed and includes an automobile carpet of a predetermined size and configuration and at least one carpet pad overlying a predetermined area of the carpet. A carpet pad attaching means connects to the face of the carpet in at least one localized area of the carpet and comprises a unitary group of upstanding integrally formed spaced apart projections which extend upwardly from the face of the carpet. The carpet pad has a plurality of downwardly extending integrally formed spaced apart projections connected thereto and which depend from the backside thereof and are adapted to penetrate into the underlying carpet for preventing the shifting of the pad. Some of the projections depending from the carpet pad intermesh with the unitary group of upstanding projections to ensure maintenance of the carpet pad in its desired placed relationship overlying the automobile carpet.

Abstract: A woven fabric textile (10) in the form of a washcloth (12) or other fabric article having indica (16) in the form of a hidden message or symbol imprinted on its major surface. The indica is not visible to the naked eye under normal ambient temperatures. However, when the washcloth (12) is subjected to temperatures above 108 degrees F. (42 degrees C.), such as when emersed in bath water, the hidden indica (16) appears to the user. The indica (16) consists of a blend of conventional ink and a substance known by its tradename MATSUMIN THERMOCHROMATIC COLOR.

Abstract: A logic design aid is produced by the use of distinct self-adhesive logic symbols. The logic symbols are applied to a firm dispenser board with a predetermined location. The dispenser board has a sticky material that allows the logic symbols and dispenser board to be orientated in any configuration in space. The distinct logic symbols are designed so that they can be easily removed without damage to the surface and reapplied to another position. The surface of each logic symbol has a blank area to allow text description to be entered to identify the logic process. The logic symbols are well suited for computer program flowchart development and electronic circuit design drawings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mat for temporary use on a surface subject to exposure to a highly aqueous environment. The mat includes a water repellent mat member having a surface adapted for frictional engagement with a human body part. A non-hygroscopic, fully releaseable, pressure sensitive adhesive film is applied to at least a part of the underside of the mat member. The adhesive film secures the mat to a surface in the water-filled environment and is readily removeable therefrom without leaving a residue of the adhesive film on the surface. A removeable liner covers the adhesive film prior to application of the mat member to the surface.

Abstract: A decorative device for application upon the exterior of an article of wearing apparel; the device comprising first and second sheets of transparent fluid impervious flexible material in registering relationship and being mutually secured in their marginal zones for jointly defining a central chamber. The decorative device is secured directly to the article of wearing apparel as by stitching and with there being a liquid of predetermined coloration and either of foaming or nonfoaming character partially filling the chamber for exception through the walls of said device. The liquids utilized are of predetermined formulation to possess the capacity to foam or otherwise so that upon movement of the wearer of the article of wearing apparel the liquid will be caused to flow within the confined chamber.

Abstract: A heat activated decorative includes a lower thermoplastic layer and an upper layer which is a thermoset ink. The decorative is suitable for use on clothing which is laundered in industrial laundries wherein the wash cycle subjects the garments to pHs greater than 10 and the dryer subjects the garments to ambient temperatures of 400.degree. F. and momentary contact with the dryer drum wall which is about 500.degree. F. The lower thermoplastic layer is a high melt thermoplastic having a melting point of at least about 380.degree. F. and the upper layer is a thermoset ink which has a thickness effective to protect the thermoplastic layer from the effects of the industrial laundry and specifically about 25 microns in thickness or more. The decoratives of the present invention can be in the form of machine readable bar codes to provide a method of sorting rented garments.

Abstract: A decorative emblem is formed by producing a decorative surface, which may be printed and embossed, on a foil substrate. An integral bezel is then formed around the periphery of the decorative surface. Fluent plastic is cast onto the decorative surface to form a meniscus over it. Upon curing, the plastic cap gives a lens effect to the decorative surface. The decorative emblem may be adapted with several types of different attachment means, such as an edge adhesive strip, for fastening it to the intended surface such as an automobile, appliance, or other object.

Abstract: A new and improved method of joining articles, especially fabrics and their equivalents adhesively by applying heat and/or pressure through a reusable polytetrafluoroethylene pressing sheet, thereby avoiding adhesive contamination of the heat and/or pressure applying device as well as other environmentally contacting surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to body tattoos, and particularly adhesively applied body tattoos. In particular, the present invention relates to tattoos comprising a printed image on a translucent surface of a porous, non-woven, compacted tissue substrate with an adhesive on the back-side of the substrate. The translucent qualities of the substrate enhance the visual effect of the printed image.

Abstract: The wearing ornament of the invention is designed to be attached to a cap, a suit and the like wearing apparel. It consists of a flat laminated fabric having a central embossed area. The cover layer of the fabric is printed with an image having a central portion of a contour and size corresponding to the embossed area. This cover layer is made of a woven fabric which is stretchable in two perpendicular directions. A second layer consists of compressible foamed synthetic resin, die-cut to the contour of the central portion of the image; a third layer consists of a heat-seal thermoplastic film, while a fourth layer consists of a stiff backing, preferably of felt-like fibrous material; all of the layers are pressed together in a heat-sealing press, the female die of which has a central cavity shaped to receive the central portion of the cover layer and the second layer.

Abstract: A wall ornament for shower and tub enclosures comprises a full scale drawing, print or photograph of a male or female or other print of interest, color imprinted upon a sheet of moisture impervious synthetic paper including a film of polypropylene and is die cut closely around its periphery. A layer of pressure sensitive adhesive is bonded to and secured over the rear of the sheet for snug and supportive engagement with the wall of a shower or tub enclosure.

Abstract: A laminated material comprises a layer (2) of a microcellular material capable of changing color upon the application of heat and pressure and having a layer of adhesive (3) bonded thereto. The laminated material can be used in a method of applying a decorative layer or motif (13) to a substrate (11) using a die (5). The die includes shaped projections (10) for heating and compressing the discrete areas of the microcellular material in order to change its color, and includes severing edges (9) for cutting the decorative layer or motif (13) from the laminated material.

Abstract: A method of providing for combination applique design pattern transfer and adhesive lamination to applique material which comprises imprinting an applique design pattern onto a sheet of heat reactivatable adhesive so that by fusing and laminating the adhesive sheet with the applique design pattern thereon onto applique material, the applique design pattern will be transferred to the applique material. A sheet of heat reactivatable adhesive with the applique design pattern imprinted thereon is also provided for.

Abstract: A molded .[.rubber.]. object attached as decoration to a Tee-shirt or like garment, the attachment being confined to the shoulder for proper support and balance, and without internal object-supporting pads necessary to hold the shape of the decorative object.