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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8168305 | Turkey tail fan display device A display device for spreading a turkey's tail feathers in a fan-like display is provided. The device consists of an elongated shank having two opposing ends, and two quill clips located one at each of the two opposing ends of said shank having grooves that snap ont... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8067095 | Award or trophy apparatus, method of making, and method of offering an award or trophy for sale wherein dynamic movement of a game piece and or body part is indicated A trophy or award which includes a statue or figurine shown in a position playing a sporting event with a game piece, and includes a member indicating dynamic movement of the game piece and/or a body part of the statue or figurine. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7655318 | Taxidermy hanger system and method A bracket is attached to the mounting board of a taxidermy work piece both to facilitate attachment and detachment of the work piece from an adjustable taxidermy stand by an individual, and also to later support the work piece on a building wall. The bracket include... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7572520 | Trophy construction An apparatus and method therefore of utilizing a connector base of the present invention to preconstruct a trophy assembly prior to the attachment of the figure, utilizing traditional threaded rod construction, with the connector base further adapted to receive one ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7308986 | Collection case A collection case combines a trading card with an actual piece of associated memorabilia to enhance its value. The collection case encapsulates the two items together in a protective plastic slab for safe keeping. The process results in a new collectable product of ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7290679 | Foldable air insulating sleeve A foldable air insulating sleeve for insulating beverage and food containers is herein provided. More particularly, the foldable air insulating sleeve secures a cup in a manner that leaves a pocket of air surrounding the cup. This provides for improved temperature r... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7284933 | Square embossed roof and rib plate Disclosed is a mine roof and rib support system generally including a square bearing plate. A through hole is positioned near a center portion of the square bearing plate. A peripheral section at least partially circumscribes the bearing plate. In between the throug... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7266866 | Memorial created for cremation remains and processes for making same A memorial for deceased humans or animals in which the cremated residue or ash is blended or mixed with particulate glass, the mixture being heated to form a liquid pool of glass with the cremation residue or ash dispersed, infused and/or absorbed therein, the molte... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7131581 | System for and method of authenticating items A system (10) is disclosed for authenticating an item (12), the item (12) being associated with an event or associated with one or more participants (70) in the event. The system (10) comprises first identification means (14... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7045218 | Award apparatus and method of making an award An award apparatus includes a second member coupled to a first member, wherein the second member is another award that is configured to be worn separately. A portion of the second member may include a display depicting at least the first member. A method for making ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7001668 | Trophy construction An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base porti... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6986918 | System and method for facilitating customer appreciation The present invention relates to an article for association with a motor vehicle. The article may include a base, and a plurality of inserts received in the base. Each insert has at least two characteristics. The at least two characteristics of each insert causes th... | 01/17/2006 |
| 6884080 | Taxidermy form and method The invention involves a taxidermy form comprising opposing face pieces having eye openings and nostrils which overlay an inner core having eye sockets, eyeballs, nasal cavities, and a nostril septum to form realistic eye settings and noses. The core is molded as a ... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6828034 | Trophy construction An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base porti... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6828035 | Wall pedestal for displaying animal heads and other wildlife objects A wall pedestal for displaying and rotating an animal head and other wildlife objects next to a wall. The wall pedestal includes a wall mounting plate adapted for securing the pedestal to the wall at various heights. The wall mounting plate includes an outwardly ext... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6799974 | Taxidermy head mannequin and mouth assembly A combination of an animal taxidermy head mannequin and mouth assembly includes a mouth shell, a mannequin head and a commercially available jaw set. The mouth shell has upper and lower jaws, upper and lower lips, a chin and a nose. The mouth shell is dimensionally ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6723447 | Button medallion A universal assembly machine manufactures button medallions. The machine comprises a rotatably indexable die table to which are mounted pickup and crimp dies. A ram die is advancable and retractable in a pickup stroke and a crimp stroke by means of a handle. Indexin... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6722001 | Casket for and method of memorializing a deceased A method of producing memorial items for memorializing a deceased comprises providing a casket in which to inter the deceased, providing a plaque to be presented to a loved one of the deceased as a memorial to the deceased, inscribing the casket with an inscription ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6598558 | Pennant structures, methods of fabricating pennants and methods of authenticating pennants Pennants of high quality have first and second exposed layers preferably with a stiffener layer disposed therebetween and bonded thereto. Appliques are applied to the first layer, the appliques being in the form of embroidered images of graphic art works ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6562423 | Sports memorabilia article and display method A sports memorabilia article includes a casing at least partially enclosing a sports-related subject to be displayed. The casing is transparent at least over a sufficiently large area portion to permit external viewing of the subject held therewithin. The... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6561468 | Mounting system for displaying a bird An apparatus is provided for mounting and displaying a taxidermy display, usually a bird or fowl. A bird is mounted on a rod appropriately sized to the birds size and weight. Said rod may be bent to effect the desired presentation of the mounted bird. Typ... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6532634 | Cremated remains display upon a substrate system and method therefore A presentation system and method of preparation thereof for the display of cremated remains. Further, the system teaches a particular methodology for the artistic application of cremated remains upon a substrate for presentation. The present system contem... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6516556 | Display stand for tied flies A display stand (10) for storing and displaying a plurality of artificial tied flies in a practical and humorous manner wherein the display stand (10) includes: a spherical shaped display member (30) fabricated from Styrofoam (35) and having an exterior s... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6510596 | Crematory egg interment system A crematory egg interment system that provides devices and methods for interring cremated remains of humans or animals in an esthetically acceptable manner for display, burial, or preservation. The crematory egg interment system further includes business ... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6475634 | Collectible item with relic and method of making the same An article of manufacture associated with a celebrity includes a collectible item, a relic fragment, and a certificate of authenticity. The relic fragment is formed from a relic associated with the celebrity. The collectible item is joined with the relic ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6458434 | Pedestal mounted taxidermy mannequin and mold for the manufacturing thereof The present invention contemplates a pedestal mounted taxidermy mannequin, and a mold for manufacturing same. Once molded, the taxidermy mannequin includes an elongated, bored hole formed in a bottom portion thereof, and a rigid block positioned in suppor... | 10/01/2002 |
| 6417119 | Fabric and fabric article made from plant material A fabric having plant material adhered between layers of silk or hand-made paper. The silk or paper layers are translucent to allow the fabric to have the appearance of plant material. The fabric is manufactured by soaking dry plant material in water, pre... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6406773 | Sports ball trophy with convex plaque A plaque for trophies making use of an athletic ball or replica as a base provides a convex outer surface mimicking that of the base itself. The convex plaque may be formed using conventional button-making techniques which laminate a printed sheet between... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6364261 | Corner mounting bracket The corner mounting bracket of the present invention includes a V-shaped elongate base for mounting snugly into an inner corner of a room and a rigid cantilevered member rigidly mounted to the base. The base is elongate between first and second opposite e... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6217956 | Transparent ornament with transparent picture therein and method of manufacture thereof An ornament is formed from a transparent body, such as a globe, having a transparent film received therein. The transparent film includes a translucent image formed thereon. The transparent film is configured so that one or more points of a periphery of t... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6189188 | Memorialization of human cremain in artificial reef An artificial reef is assembled from modular units having mating projections and recesses and incorporating human cremain to provide a memorial for deceased persons in a marine environment. In one embodiment the human cremain is encapsulated in cavities w... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6170136 | Cremated remains display upon a substrate system and method therefore A presentation system and method of preparation thereof for the display of cremated remains. Further, the system teaches a particular methodology for the artistic application of cremated remains upon a substrate for presentation. The present system contem... | 01/09/2001 |
| 6086965 | Award medal and process for making same An improved award medal capable of being configured to include bright attractive colors and any number of unique and/or intricate designs. The award medal of the present invention is structured to be formed of a relatively soft material which includes a w... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6060171 | Achievement plaque and method of making same An achievement award including a novel, substantially transparent, injection molded acrylic or other plastic plaque and a supporting base therefor. The display plaque is provided with ornamental designs comprising either or both a fossil-like, three-dimen... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6042904 | Achievement plaque and method of making same An achievement award including a novel, substantially transparent, injection molded acrylic plaque and a supporting base therefor. The display plaque is provided with ornamental designs comprising either or both a fossil-like, three-dimensional decorative... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6025040 | Golf commemorator for displaying actual golf ball and picture A golf commemorator includes a support with a forward portion having an open interior for displaying a picture (e.g., a photograph) on a layer and an actual golf ball superimposed with a cover. A first transparent portion of the cover serves to buttress t... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6007881 | Taxidermy system and method The present invention relates to a taxidermy system and method for recreating the head of an animal species. The taxidermy system comprises a taxidermy form in the shape of the head portion of the animal species, at least one eye socket in the taxidermy f... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5895725 | Highway lane delineator buttons as motivational giftware A safety oriented article of giftware is provided by fastening a cushioning pad (15) to the coarse underside of a rectangular highway pavement lane delineator marker button (10), or a circular convex button (20). This modification structurally alters the ... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5853823 | Sports award plural component dispenser device The present invention award plural component dispenser device includes a support means for supporting a framework of an object and a plurality of insert pieces. The support means has a base and a plurality of holders for holding the plurality of insert pi... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5834127 | Informative card made of sheet metal An informative card, such as a baseball trading card, has a rectangular shape and is made of a single thin sheet of metal in such a way that it is free of pointed corners or exposed raw edges. The informative card has four rounded corners and a double-thi... | 11/10/1998 |
