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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7854048 | Handicraft assisting tool A handicraft assisting tool is used for stitching a fabric having a first face and second face into a pouch. This handicraft assisting tool has a first plate and a second plate that collaborates with the first plate. The first plate has a plurality of rhombic unit p... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7182483 | Illuminating pompon An illuminating pompon that includes a handle, a plurality of streamers extending from the handle, and at least one illuminator extending from said handle within said plurality of streamers. The illuminator being adapted to illuminate at least a portion of said plur... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7100253 | Method and apparatus for producing mop trimmings A method and an apparatus for producing mop trimmings from a twisted yarn (7) which is cut into pieces is described. In order to prevent any untwisting of the yarn pieces it is proposed that the twisted yarn (7) is subjected to a needling prior to cutt... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6908018 | Ribbon wheel A ribbon wheel (27) to which lengths of ribbon (22) from spools (65) are wound for ultimate severance into ribbon strands (29). Ribbon material (23) advances from posted spools (65) in compartment (61) of frame (36... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6701592 | Multifibrous toy and method of manufacture thereof A process of making a multifibrous article comprising forming a bundle of a desired length comprising a first plurality of fibers of a first flexible material; a second plurality of fibers of a second flexible material; wherein the first plurality of fi... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6655559 | Curly ribbon product making machine In one embodiment a hand operated machine for making curly ribbon products comprises a rotary drum that includes a station to attach the uncurled ribbons (more than one), a cutting station to cut the curled ribbons, and a stapling station to staple the ri... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6360413 | Curly ribbon product making machine In one embodiment a hand operated machine for making curly ribbon products comprises a rotary drum that includes a station to attach the uncurled ribbons (more than one), a cutting station to cut the curled ribbons, and a stapling station to staple the ri... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6340507 | Self-securing pompon The pompon comprises a loop of material attached to strands of material such that a body part may be placed through to loop and so secured to the person. An attention-attracting sports and entertainment pompon and a method of using such pompon. The pompon... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6237819 | Decorative bow The decorative bow is provided which includes a plurality of ribbon-like strands that are folded in alternating directions to give the strand a zigzagging shape. The zigzagging strands of the decorative bow are held together at a common point with the end... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6131778 | Bow maker with ribbon securing element A bow-making jig includes a circular base having a top surface in which numerous holes are formed, arranged in a number of rows. The holes are shaped and sized to receive pegs around which ribbon may be wound to form bow-loops. A preferred configuration o... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6055714 | Method of renewing decorative tassels A method of renewing decorative tassels after they have become unsightly from wearing of an item to which they are attached, particularly shoes wherein the one or more tassels is made up of strands of moisture-absorbent leather or synthetic leather extend... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6015070 | Portable bow making machine A portable bow making machine with three clutches controlling the size, arc generation and a no-back clutch assuring that the belt driving the impaler assembly doesn't go into reverse The user requiring no particular skill, merely threads the ribbon in a ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5997966 | Decorative pompon and a method for manufacturing the same A decorative pompon having a plurality of elongated elements of a predetermined length bound together with a retaining ring and extending generally radially outward therefrom. At least one of the elements is a tube that may be used to guide an anchor thre... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5962086 | Pompon pet A bundle of strands of a plastic or textile material are arranged so as to be bundled together and attached, mechanically, to a handle consisting of a pair of spaced apart legs with a spherical knob at the end of each of the legs for facilitating the gras... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5946780 | Manufacture of bath ruffles or sponges A method is provided for manufacturing bath ruffles or sponges. The method includes radially stretching over spaced upright supports one or more lengths of resilient extruded polymeric netting tube to form a telescopically gathered continuous band around ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5810214 | Method and device for bow making A simplified method and an apparatus for making bows comprises a base into which movable rods and fixed hoops are perpendicularly set whereupon a bow or other decoration may be made by winding ribbon or the like around the rods while retaining said ribbon... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5693381 | Bow with pop-out decorations A plurality of pop-out decorations are die-cut from ribbon loops arranged in a bow. As the loops are formed, a part of each decoration is moved outwardly to create a multi-dimensional, multi-colored visual effect.... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5614274 | Preformed self-adhering bow A preformed self-adhering bow having a preformed bow member and at least one application band attached to the bow member. The at least one application band includes a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering the bow to an object.... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5545486 | Ornamental tape or ribbon An ornamental tape or ribbon having a base portion; a plurality of spindle-shaped tape portions extending from at least one side of the base portion; a plurality of suspended tape portions vertically extending from one of an upper and a lower side of the ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5545445 | Decorative three-dimensional, curled bow and method of making same A three-dimensional, curled decorative bow has curls arranged in a bow-like pattern. Each curl is formed of a laminate of two ribbons, one being elastic. The curl may be straightened and shipped in a flattened package.... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5509586 | Bow making form A form for making decorative ribbon bows. The form includes a circular body having a central aperture surrounded by a series of peripheral openings. The peripheral openings are preferably tapered so that they are narrower adjacent the central aperture and... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5499759 | Dowel board bow folding devices A dowel board bow folding device comprising: a base board formed in a planar generally rectangular configuration, the upper surface of the board having a plurality of bore holes, a large central bore hole being positioned adjacent to a side edge of the bo... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5468523 | Method and apparatus for forming prefabricated self-forming self-adhering pull bow and pull bow formed thereby A self-forming self-adhering pull bow having a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on facing sides of the drawstrings. After the bow is formed, the drawstrings are separated to enable the pressure sensitive adhesive coated sides of the drawstrings to be a... | 11/21/1995 |
| 5299719 | Tassels and their production A tassel is formed from a cord which comprises a plurality of twisted ply yarns or strands. A knot is tied in the cord to separate an end portion from a main length of the cord and the end portion is immersed in liquid to cause the yarns or filaments ther... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5261578 | Bow making apparatus and method An apparatus for automatically forming and tying a decorative bow includes a mechanism for delivering ribbon from a spool and cutting a piece of ribbon therefrom, a transfer mechanism for picking up the ribbon piece and carrying it to a forming station wh... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5240750 | Decorative three-dimensional, heart-shaped bow and method of making same A three-dimensional, heart-shaped, decorative bow has an elevated circular loop positioned above interconnected ends of a ribbon. The loop is formed by curling the ribbon in opposite directions, and is maintained in shape and in position by mutually inter... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5234725 | Wrist pompon structure A wrist pom is utilized by individuals in cheerleading and the like, to include an elastomeric tubular sleeve having a forward annular end receiving a collar therewithin, wherein the collar has fixedly secured thereto an annular array of elongate, flexibl... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5215791 | Ornamental device and method of forming it Ornamental device having compartments formed of net-like foraminous material and containing sparkle elements which are larger than the openings in the material, but having appendages whose outer ends are smaller than the openings so as to engage therein t... | 06/01/1993 |
| 5198274 | Tie assembly for ornament A tie assembly for use in joining ornament elements to form an ornament. The tie assembly comprises a strip of material whose first and second ends have been folded over and placed in abutting dove-tail relationship. A tie element is joined to and along t... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5144728 | Method for manufacturing a semifinished material for forming a blossom-type decoration A method for the manufacture of a semifinished material prepares such material for the subsequent production of a flower-like or petal-like decoration. For this purpose an initially flat band ribbon or tape material, that is sufficiently flexible for the ... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5134760 | Method of forming an ornament A method of forming ornament elements in which a piece of material has its lateral ends folded over to form a tube of material and the tube is cut at positions along and transverse to the tube axis to form loop elements. Each loop element is then creased ... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5116687 | Decoration for use on packages An improvement in a decoration consisted of a belt shaped strip with plural segments longitudinally interconnected both edges of which segments are rounded out in substantially in symmetry and a looped elastic string folded and passed through plural holes... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5094370 | Method and fixture for center-loop bow making A fixture and method for center-loop bow making is provided. The fixture is made of a one-piece resilient material such as a flat piece of neoprene, and includes two lobes which form a necked inlet which leads into an enlarged pocket. The necked inlet rel... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5079046 | Pompon A pompon has flexible streamers formed of transparent plastic, preferably PET, in which the transparent flexible plastic contains a fluorescent dye such that when the plastic is cut to form the streamers, the cut edges provide a glowing effect in the pres... | 01/07/1992 |
| 4948636 | Decorative bow and method of making the same A decorative bow and method of making the same wherein the bow is formed from one or more continuous lengths of ribbon that in manufacturing is trimmed, folded, punched, and stapled to a card with the trailing edges cut and which upon fanning forms a bow ... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4937106 | Collapsible decroative assembly The invention relates to a collapsible decorative assembly and method for making the same, wherein a plurality of foldable elements are positioned adjacent one another such that they may be collapsed and opened in conjuction with one another. The elements... | 06/26/1990 |
| 4919980 | Decorative ornament and method of making same A decorative ornament and the method of making the decorative ornament are disclosed. The ornament is made by twisting and coiling a loop of sheet material. Next, the coiled loop of sheet material is stapled at its center to a backing sheet. The ends of t... | 04/24/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4886687 | Passive, reusable device for amusement or for warning A passive, reusable visual amusement or warning device includes a handle and a number of light diffracting strips bearing an embossed holographically generated diffraction pattern. The diffraction pattern in the foil is produced in a planar format, and th... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4806396 | Pompon prize device A pompon or similar device for promotions, businesses, institutions, sports, and the like have a pompon, ribbon or tassel portion affixed to a handle portion. The pompon portion is particularly adapted to contain plastic strips, ribbons or the like disclo... | 02/21/1989 |
