Did You Know...
...that when IBM conducted a market study of Chester Carlson's invention in 1959, the company concluded that it would take only 5000 units of his new product to saturate the market? IBM therefore declined to be part of the new product introduction. Too bad for IBM. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, and his new product was the beginning of the Xerox Corporation. It is estimated that every day, worldwide, 3,000,000,000 copies are made!!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7981490 | Assembly and method of sculptural presentation of epidermal surfaces An assembly and method for sculptural presentation of plant or animal epidermal surfaces, the assembly incorporating a multiplicity of scallops and a multiplicity of links interconnecting the scallops in a laterally extending series or band, the multiplicity of link... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7883752 | Table top topiary This invention relates to a decorative assembly that is placed above a table to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the surrounding area. The present invention is an assembly that fits through the center hole of a garden or patio table designed to accommodate a center, ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7666483 | Patio palm tree An artificial palm tree assembly for insertion into a table, preferably a patio table, is provided. The artificial palm tree assembly comprises a palm head comprising a crown element and a plurality of tree elements attached to the crown element of the palm head. Ea... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7585552 | Apparatus and method of assembling an artificial tree and table surface decoration assembly A decoration assembly is provided. The decoration assembly includes a tree and a support member coupled to the tree. The support member includes an interior surface and an opposite exterior surface. The interior surface defines a cavity within the support member. Th... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7374803 | Band-like matter fastening seal, roll photo film, apparatus and methods for manufacturing a band-like matter unit A band-like matter fastening seal for fixing a wound end of a band-like matter that is wound in a roll form to the body of said band-like matter, includes: a first attaching part adhered to said end of the band-like matter; a second attaching part having an attachin... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7334364 | Process for imprinting a composite ventilated rib A method of forming a composite rib for the barrel of a firearm is provided. The method generally includes aligning composite material and a release layer and directing the combination of materials through a die. The release layer is removed from the intermediate ri... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326452 | Artificial flower with integral gift member An artificial flower which contains an integral gift is disclosed. The integral gift enhances the value and appeal of the artificial flower, or likewise enhances the appeal of an arrangement of such artificial flowers. The invention relates to an artificial flower, ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320816 | Collapsible decorative structure A novel decorative structure includes a length of strand material, having a plurality of individual strands twisted with respect to one another and fixed with respect to one another near a first end of the strands, a twisting member having a plurality of apertures f... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7310910 | Floral arrangement holding assembly and method A device and method for helping a floral designer create a floral arrangement that is well balanced in its distribution of flowers and greens. The device includes a three-dimensional foam structure that has a plurality of different levels. Each of the different leve... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7241043 | Decoration tree with inserted articles The trunks and/or branches of a decoration tree are made of “metal mesh/insulation/metal mesh” sandwiched structure. Ornamental articles are configured to be easily and rapidly inserted into the sandwiched structure to decorate the decoration tree. The two metal... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7178804 | Collapsible chess game pieces This invention is directed to chess pieces for playing chess, more specifically to large three dimensional game pieces that are associated with outdoor game playing surfaces in which oversize game pieces are physically moved about a board representation that the pla... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7144610 | Display tree A display tree for electrical ornaments has a support tube. A male electrical plug is connected to the support tube upper end. A female electrical socket is connected to the support tube lower end. A flange electrical contact is electrically connected to the female ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 6951405 | Decorative light strings with combinative tree The present invention relates to a kind of decorative light strings with combination tree, including a long trunk to be composed of many short pipes, the height of tree lamp can be adjustable by the number of the short pipe; base frame is to use a support surface to... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6942355 | Decorative lighting system for Christmas trees and other decorative trees and bushes A lighting system has a base and at least one vertical support (trunk) that frictionally engages the base. The vertical support (trunk) has apertures around its circumference and its inner circumference is lined with longitudinal current carrying conductors. A low v... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6923641 | Article of manufacture and method for tree shaped candle holder A tree shaped candle holder having at least one twisted tree wire that has a root end and a branch end. At least one bead is wrappingly connected to the tree wire adjacent to the branch end. At least one votive cup is wrappingly connected to the tree wire. A base is... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6764195 | Ornament netting An ornamental netting including a web-like structure having an array of loops integral the material forming the web-like structure, with the loops receiving the hooks of ornaments, the ornamental netting sized for positioning over a Christmas tree or other structure... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6719251 | Christmas tree bow topper A frame system attached to the top of a Christmas tree which allows decorations, such as bows, to be secured to the frame and which will decorate the tree. ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6663921 | Collapsible Christmas tree A novel decorative structure includes a length of strand material, having a plurality of individual strands twisted with respect to one another and fixed with respect to one another near a first end of the strands, and a twisting member having a plurality... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6514581 | Pop-up artificial christmas tree A pop-up artificial Christmas tree, for making it much easier for the user to set up and take an artificial Christmas tree. The pop-up artificial Christmas tree includes a base member assembly including a weighted base member; and also includes a tree tru... | 02/04/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6350499 | Suspended Christmas tree A collapsible Christmas tree designed to be suspended in mid-aid from overhead. The tree comprises a central rope threaded through alternating sections of hollow rigid trunk sections and individual or grouped cross members having centered holes. Cross mem... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6329028 | "Autumn tree" an indoor/outdoor artificial tree The present invention is a unique design and technique of construction for an artificial tree. The tree is created from an engineered superstructure with a porous outer covering or skin. Artificial leaves are attached to the skin creating an artificial tr... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6277452 | Tethered fortune A tethered fortune and charm assembly to permit easy retrieval from a cake, candle, package, game, balloon, pinata, table setting, Christmas decoration, party favor, card, flower arrangement, wedding garter or wedding bells and alert party guest or the re... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6270864 | Artificial Christmas tree with stand An artificial Christmas tree is provided which consists of a stand base, a stand pillar, at least two truncated-cone elements conically grauated in terms of size, an a conical element for the top of the tree. The elements are detachably fastened to each o... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6180194 | Artificial Christmas tree The leaves of an artificial Christmas tree are each formed from a length of metal having its opposite ends secured to a tree trunk and a plurality of coils formed along the length thereof and having substantially the configuration of a coiled spring. A re... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6099920 | Artificial christmas tree and method of mounting branches thereon An artificial tree has a trunk (2), at least one tubular bracket (4) for fitting on the trunk, a fixing ring (6) and a branch (12) having a stem portion, wherein the tubular bracket (4) defines an opening for insertion of an end of the stem, the fixing ri... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6093459 | Artificial leaf decorations and method of forming same Artificial trees and wreathes are constructed from a plurality of artificial leaves having shape memory characteristics. The leaves are constructed from twisted wires of plastic material which capture elongated strips providing the thistles for the leaves... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6048592 | Synthetic top covering A synthetic top covering replicating a decorative moss used for dressing the top of potted plants and the like. The synthetic decorative moss is composed of a non-woven bundle of individual strands of kinked material which are gathered in a rope-fashion. ... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6045880 | Three-dimensional plastic representation for articles E.G. binders A three-dimensional relief plastic sheet for use on articles such as binders comprises a decorative overlay sheet made of a plastics material and at least one three-dimensional relief representation integrally formed on the overlay sheet, for instance, by... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6040023 | Decorative tree device A decoration for a tree and method of decorating a tree includes figurines, an elongate decorative flexible member arranged between the figurines and an elongate spacer attached to a tree for spacing the figurines from the tree, thereby providing the appe... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6030670 | Decorating tree with embellishing lamp An artificial decorating tree with embellishing lamps is provided which includes several hollow joints, sockets, connectors, branches, embellishing lamps and a set of electric cords. The decorating tree is assembled with plug-in joints and internal wiring... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6017618 | Ultra high density storage media and method thereof A storage media for storing information having a substrate. The substrate has an upper surface and a molecular weight greater than 5,000. Preferably the material is a polymer. The material has a plurality of piles of molecular chains in selected areas for... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6007882 | Frame for imitation tree An imitation tree comprising a fluid bearing support stand and a plurality of natural boughs attached to the stand, a method of making same and a support stand for attaching boughs thereto.... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6001435 | Illuminating holiday tree A decorative Christmas tree device is provided including a base. A post is coupled to the base and extended upwardly therefrom. At least one light is mounted to the post and base for illuminating upon the receipt of power. Further included is monofilament... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5942294 | Preassembled tree simulation A preassembled tree simulation has decor strands (1) with top-simulation ends (2) attached to a roll-on member (9, 10, 11) onto which the decor strands are rolled for storage and from which the decor strands are unrolled to be suspended downwardly and out... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5891535 | Base covering for christmas tree stand, or other domestic objects A cover provides a facade for the base of a Christmas tree on a stand, house plant, or other domestic object. The cover includes a board that is creased and folded into a plurality of interlocking panels. The cover is formed by interlocking panels to form... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5882744 | Imitation tree and method of making same and stand therefor An imitation tree comprising a fluid bearing support stand and a plurality of natural boughs attached to the stand, a method of making same and a support stand for attaching boughs thereto.... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5747133 | Decorative composite floor coverings A composite floor covering having an upper decorative layer, a stabilizing layer, and an optional cushioning layer is characterized in that the decorative layer itself comprises a fabric base and a plastic matrix having a transparent portion. The plastic ... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5736203 | Jaw type trap A jaw type trap constructed from elongated bendable stock such as wires or rods. The entire body frame of the trap and the spring can be made from a single elongated piece of stock material solely formed by appropriate bending and a minimum of welded or b... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5677018 | Candy tree A candy tree with a conical shape having wrapped candies adhesively and removably attached thereon covering the entire surface of the plastic or styrofoam cone forming the principal part of the tree element. The remaining portion of the tree element is th... | 10/14/1997 |
