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Apparatus for Simulating a High Five
A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7143607 | Jewelry article having interchangeable setting and capture module A jewelry article includes an interchangeable setting, a shank or body, and a capture module. The shank defines a mounting area that holds the setting on the shank except substantially along one axis when the setting is positioned in the mounting area. The capture m... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7024732 | Necktie holder A necktie holder including a crossbar having opposed ends. A retainer is secured to the opposed ends of the crossbar so as to form an elongated loop together with the crossbar. The retainer is arched so that a portion of such is elevated above the crossbar. The reta... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6449810 | Stopper for jewelry strands A stopper to adjust the contained length of a flexible jewelry strand such as a chain or a string is disclosed. The body of the stopper includes two side portions held in a spaced relationship by a central hub having at least one aperture through which at... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6195847 | Hat/tie clip accessory The invention is directed to a combination of a bent fishhook and a miniature sports item, the shaft of the fishhook formed by bending back to form a gripping space for gripping a flat object, a section of the barbed point being cut off and the remaining ... | 03/06/2001 |
| 5913478 | Wearable clamp for releaseably holding a napkin or other flexible substrate and method for wearing a napkin or other flexible substrate A wearable napkin holding clamp includes a substantially planar base hingedly connected to a movable jaw and carries an L-shaped lever and a spring clip. The base, movable jaw and L-shaped lever together bear a loose resemblance to a clamp for use with su... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5884333 | Unisex netsuke art neck wear Unisex Netsuke art neck wear provides a unique, elegant, affordable, durable and maintenance free neck wear in place of cloth necktie for use by men and women. The carved netsuke art object is made of a polymer or crushed marble. The simplicity of the dou... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5709013 | Ornament support device A device for confining an ornament possessing a pin fastener to a piece of material utilizing a base member which is adapted to lie adjacent the backside of the ornament. The base member is attachable to the pin fastener of the ornament and is linked to a... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5630259 | Neckerchief slide A method and apparatus for retaining neckerchiefs scarves, handkerchiefs, bandannas, and/or other deformable items is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention is a neckerchief slide comprising a body having a cavity through it. A first post and a second... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5308671 | Decoration system A detachable decoration system including a first releasably interlockable fastener permanently connected to an article to be decorated and second releasably interlockable fastener permanently connected to a decoration adapted to selectively interlock with... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5253366 | Necktie and shirt combination A ready made necktie is provided for a shirt having a collar and a neck band, which consists of the necktie having a knot formed thereon and a mechanism for retaining the knot of the necktie between a front portion of the collar, so that the necktie does ... | 10/19/1993 |
| 5136758 | Zipper attachment device The present invention is directed to a device that suspends decorative designs, logos or jewelry from zipper apertures. The device consists of a band that has ridges along its surface and a slide that is adjustable along the band. The slide has attachment... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5100706 | Personal adornment accessory An adornment ribbon bow is held or arrested at a bunch point of the looped or bowed ribbon by a three element, resilient tie that is both decorative and functional. The resilient tie is made from a length of non-resilient ribbon in which is tied a collaps... | 03/31/1992 |
| 5052083 | Tie band with display A tie band that can be attached to a button on the front of a shirt for holding a necktie of the four-in-hand type in a laterally-centered position against the front of the shirt while also displaying an emblem in front of the necktie includes a hidden pa... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4926527 | Ornamental button An ornamental button to be down on a clothing, furniture or the like which comprises a main body including a back seat plate having an arcuate slot adjacent to the periphery and a holding hole extending radially outwardly from the center of the plate and ... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4305183 | Collar holders A collar holder is provided for securely holding collar tabs and providing a decorative and ornamental effect in the form of an elongated face plate having a front and back surface, a pair of resilient jaws fixed at one end to said face plate on the back ... | 12/15/1981 |
| 4159542 | Tie holder A tie holder for supporting a necktie adjacent to the front of a closed shirt collar comprises a shield shaped plate member having front and back surfaces and converging side edges. Grasping members extend from the back surface and comprise a tang or hook... | 07/03/1979 |
| 4059853 | Tie clasp A tie clasp for supporting neckwear comprising a plate to be positioned on the front of a shirt collar and a hook mounted on the back of the plate for suspending the plate from the shirt collar. The hook defines an open-ended shirt collar receiving channe... | 11/29/1977 |
| 3964105 | Knot simulator A knot simulator has a shield with top and bottom sections. The inner surface of the shield carries upper spring clips on the top section, and an enlarged clasp spans the bottom section. The clips and the clasp co-operatively hold the panels of a necktie ... | 06/22/1976 |
