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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6074712 | Decorative bow A decorative bow is disclosed which comprises at least one sheet of material that is gathered around an insert and fastened together in a gathered configuration with a tie. A bow chip may be attached to the bow. The bow chip provides a stable backing on w... | 06/13/2000 |
| 5778164 | System for custom imprinting a variety of articles with images obtained from a variety of different sources A system and method for combining a first digital generated image and one or more prestored digital images. The system include means for selecting one of the prestored digital images for and the steps of selecting an output format for printing the first d... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5036472 | Computer controlled machine for vending personalized products or the like A machine for vending greeting cards or other personalized or customized products includes audio and video presentations of available products and options available to a customer, provisions for payment and apparatus for automatic delivery of products. Ba... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5018085 | Color printing system usable for reproduction of computer-generated images A system is provided for receiving R, G and B data in digital form, such as produced by an artist using a "paint" program on a monitor screen, and converting such data to CMYB data for printing. The system independently determines tone correction values f... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4989120 | Enhanced lighting for ornaments An ornament has a viewing chamber with transparent walls for displaying an ornamental object enhanced by a lamp that rotates with it. The mechanism for rotating the ornamental object is contained within a concealing chamber with opaque walls and includes ... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4900632 | Decorative multi-loop device A decorative multi-loop device is provided which is formed from at least one blank of foldable sheet material. The blank includes a central section and a plurality of loop-forming segments extending laterally outwardly from the central section. A loop-ret... | 02/13/1990 |
| 4790893 | Replication of information carriers A process for producing an information carrier containing recorded audio and/or video information wherein a web of a thermoplastic material is extruded onto the patterned surface of a metal master and pressure is applied to force said thermoplastic materi... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4693541 | Electrical ornamentation system A connector is disclosed which permits an electrically illuminated ornament or the like to be readily connected to a string of conventional light sockets. A first connection is provided which preferably is in the form of a conventional socket for receivin... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4682079 | Light string ornament circuitry A decorative device is disclosed which includes a motor, music module or other electrical loads and electrical circuitry and a connector for connection to a selected socket of a string of conventional sockets for connection to an A.C. line. The connector ... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4659446 | Apparatus for electroplating printing cylinders For electroplating of printing cylinders or the like, cup-like shields of non-conductive acid-resistant material are secured at opposite ends of the cylinder for rotation with the cylinder, the shields extending radially outwardly and having a configurati... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4647354 | Protectors for printing cylinder shafts or the like This invention relates to devices for protecting the ends of printing cylinder shafts or the like during electroplating operations, and more particularly, to devices which provide a reliable sealed enclosure operating to protect the shafts and which are r... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4601924 | Special light effect visual ornaments A tree ornament is disclosed in which a plurality of images are produced by two-dimensional image formations or three-dimensional objects, with a plurality of lights being energized in timed relation to selectively present the images to view through a win... | 07/22/1986 |
| 4567834 | Tilted shelf assembly A tilted shelf assembly is disclosed in which a shelf is in the form of a member of sheet material having bends including a 90 degree bend defining a junction between rearward and forward wall portions. The rearward wall portion is inserted between finger... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4564165 | Attaching device A device is provided for attaching a depending unit (e.g., a poster) to a ceiling wherein the latter includes a support having an exposed flange. The depending unit has a thin upper peripheral segment with means for adjustment from a first mode to a secon... | 01/14/1986 |
| 4558980 | Multi-leaved tablet and method of forming same The multi-leaved tablet of this invention consists of leaves with corresponding surface portions adhesively interconnected and with corresponding surface portions free to fold relative to adjacent leaves. The leaves are of predetermined configuration and ... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4544218 | Electrical ornamentation system A connector is disclosed which permits an electrically illuminated ornament or the like to be readily connected to a string of conventional light sockets. A first connection is provided which preferably is in the form of a conventional socket for receivin... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4515338 | Combination easel hinge and hanging device A convertible support device for displaying a framed article such as a picture either on a vertical surface such as a wall or on a horizontal surface in an easel-type display arrangement.... | 05/07/1985 |
| 4509825 | Directing and controlling the distribution of radiant energy The invention is directed to controllably directing radiant light for illumination purposes.... | 04/09/1985 |
| 4491494 | Decorating methods An article is decorated by applying a coating to the surface of the article to be decorated, placing over and around the coated article a shrinkable film carrying a desired decoration, shrinking the film over the coated article to transfer the decoration ... | 01/01/1985 |
| 4483890 | Decorating with shrink film Problems in producing decorative articles having a shrinkable plastic film secured thereto are eliminated by disposing between the article and the plastic film finely divided particulate matter. The particulate matter is of a particle size to form a textu... | 11/20/1984 |
| 4442942 | Carded merchandise display Anti-theft apparatus and method for displaying merchandise cards containing merchandise such as jewelry are disclosed. The apparatus in its locked position substantially hinders unauthorized removal of the cards, whereas in the unlocked position, the card... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4434567 | Memorabilia repository A repository for memorabilia which affords visual and auditory sensations.... | 03/06/1984 |
| 4403695 | Heat-shrinkable film wrapped packaging A package and a method of packaging which involve a set-up carton or container devoid of sharp points at the corners thereof whereby an overwrap of a heat-shrinkable plastic applied to the carton is not subjected to stress forces at the package corners. A... | 09/13/1983 |
