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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7947344 | Artificial fruit apparatus An artificial banana apparatus includes a plurality of artificial banana bodies, each artificial banana body being elongate and curved, each artificial banana body having a stem end and an opposed tip, and each stem end having a channel. The banana apparatus includi... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7341767 | System and method for displaying pom pons A system for storing and displaying pom pons is provided with a frame and a plurality of securement members positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with one another along opposite side portions of the frame. The securement members releasably secure the gripping po... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7163720 | Heat-curable silicone adhesive complex whereof the interface has release force capable of being modulated The invention concerns a silicone/adhesive complex comprising at least a silicone coating applied on a first support and an adhesive coating applied on a second support, and whereof the release force of a silicone/adhesive interface is capable of being modulated. Th... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7153456 | Method of making molds for making articles and a method of molding articles using such molds A process is described for making gourd molds useful in the production of decorative ceramic and other articles which bear the textures of the gourd interior. Articles produced may also serve as models for use in the manufacture of production molds. Steps in making ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7033000 | Tapered multi-layer thermal actuator and method of operating same An apparatus for and method of operating a thermal actuator for a micromechanical device, especially a liquid drop emitter for use in an ink jet printhead, is disclosed. The disclosed thermal actuator includes a base element and a cantilevered element including a th... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029101 | Tapered multi-layer thermal actuator and method of operating same An apparatus for and method of operating a thermal actuator for a micromechanical device, especially a liquid drop emitter for use in an ink jet printhead, is disclosed. The disclosed thermal actuator includes a base element and a cantilevered element including a th... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6926410 | Polarizing beam splitter The present invention provides a unique polarizing beam splitter (PBS) that is suitable for use in projection systems and displays. The PBS contains at least one prism having at least one major surface and having a refractive index of at least about 1.6 and a birefr... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6899934 | Multi-layered renewable sticky surface bulletin board A new and improved bulletin board comprises a rigid support or backing member, and a tablet comprising a stacked array of adhesive-coated sheets, mounted upon the rigid support or backing member, wherein each one of the adhesive-coated sheets is adapted to have vari... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6555188 | Polyurethane artificial holloween pumpkin The invention is in the field of three-dimensional hollow novelty items and their manufacture, particularly items such as artificial pumpkins that the consumer desires to carve or alter after purchase. A carvable novelty article, such as an artificial Hal... | 04/29/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5858485 | Structure and process for producing artificial fruits and vegetables A structure and process for producing artificial fruits and vegetables (10). The structure consists of an inner assembly (12) that includes an upward extending stem (30) attached to a weighted core (14). The inner assembly is contained within a semi-rigid... | 01/12/1999 |
| 5811160 | Carvable artificial pumpkin The invention is in the field of three-dimensional hollow novelty items and their manufacture, particularly items such as artificial pumpkins that the consumer desires to carve or alter after purchase. Disclosed is a carvable novelty article, such as an a... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5753323 | Palmetto pattern camouflage A camouflage pattern for use on clothing and other articles for concealing a hunter or outdoorsman in a forest undergrowth comprised primarily of fan-shaped palmetto palm plants. The pattern is comprised of a background of varying shades of gray overlaid ... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5525382 | Chile-pepper shaped ornament A decorative ornament is provided in the shape of a chile pepper. The ornament has a pair of exterior shells each forming a longitudinal half of the chile pepper. Peripheral edges of the halves of the ornament are matable to selectively open and close the... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5491007 | Carvable artificial pumpkin and method The invention is in the field of three-dimensional hollow novelty items and their manufacture, particularly items such as artificial pumpkins that the consumer desires to carve or alter after purchase. Disclosed is a carvable novelty article, such as an a... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5397609 | Carvable novelty articles and methods The invention is in the field of three-dimensional hollow novelty items and their manufacture, particularly items such as artificial pumpkins that the consumer desires to carve or alter after purchase. Disclosed is a carvable novelty article, such as an a... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5340622 | Artificial tree An artificial tree suitable for interior or exterior use capable of being formed in a variety of possible configurations simulative of a natural palm tree. The artificial tree has a body consisting of a trunk with one or more branch segments joined theret... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5316807 | Artificial frond for use with artificial plants An artificial frond for use with artificial plants comprises an integral sheet of flexible polymeric material molded generally in the shape of a frond having a central elongate stem portion and a plurality of elongate leaves extending outwardly from the s... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5270064 | Encapsulated food product with readily removable capsule An encapsulated food product for any type of animal has a readily removable non-food capsule surrounding an edible core. An interface between the capsule and core facilitates separation of the capsule and edible core. The capsule is fabricated to facilita... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5130496 | Aesthetic electrical cord cover A device is disclosed which is designed to encase an electrical conductor to provide an aesthetic outer appearance. The device consists of an elongated tubular body having simulated leaves protruding outwardly from the outer surface of the body. A longitu... | 07/14/1992 |
| 4868019 | Camouflage system and material The present invention is an improved camouflage system for visually concealing people and objects from animals wherein the selection of colors to be used depends on the extent of the animal's color vision and the reflectivity of the colors used in a neutr... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4855166 | Artificial pine needle There is provided an artificial pine needle including a plurality of strands each of which may be made from an olefin material. The strands are adjacent and somewhat parallel to one another. The strands are attached to one another on one end. The strands ... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4809416 | Method of making costume jewelry resembling black hills gold The present invention relates to a method of making a costume jewelry equivalent of jewelry bearing colored leaves and grapes on its surface. The method involves the forming of a brass base and ornaments both being formed with connecting parts for easy as... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4800632 | Apparatus for producing leaves for christmas tree An apparatus for producing leaves for Christmas tree has a housing securing thereon an iron wire source, a plastic cloth source, a cutting means for continuously cutting two sides of the cloth, a shearing means for regularly shearing in desired shape the ... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4795003 | Self-energizing disc brakes A self-energizing disc brake of the spreading type is applied by a pair of oppositely acting hydraulic pistons which work in a common bore in the housing of the brake. One piston acts directly on an adjacent lug on a pressure plate and the other piston ac... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4795033 | Packaging and storage container A container for edible materials such as fruits and vegetables is fashioned in two parts from low density polyethylene material. A joint is provided between the two parts which allows the parts to be separated while the contents are inserted or used, and ... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4776511 | Package The package comprises an object to be wrapped, a sheet of uncut negotiable bills of paper-like currency wrapped about the object and means for fastening the wrapped sheet in place. Preferably, a sheet of transparent protective (plastic) material is wrappe... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4755141 | Toy for simulating the sound and feel of cutting food The present invention relates to toys for use of children which are models of green vegetables, fruits and the like. The model vegetables are cut into blocks and are temporarily adhered together. The model vegetables can be separated into several blocks b... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4737129 | Article carrying artificial vine An artificial vine, ornamental in appearance and form, arranged for carrying articles, where the latter, as a doll, for example, is selectively stored and removed from a pod which forms part of the artificial vine. The pods, which are also selectively rem... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4661197 | Ornament production apparatus A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing an ornament for gift wrapping purposes and the like. The ornament has a basic member with a plurality of radially disposed conical elements, and these basic members may be combined to produce spheroidal or... | 04/28/1987 |
| 4587153 | Woven textile fabric and method of making the same A decorative matelasse woven fabric of multi-ply construction having predetermined outwardly bulging fabric pattern areas, some of which pattern areas are colored to present an ombre effect of shaded color areas of varying intensity of color, creating a c... | 05/06/1986 |
| 4517230 | Artificial camouflage leaf construction An artificial leaf for camouflaging a hunter's clothing and equipment by providing a three dimensional effect to destroy his silhouette and making him less visible and suspicious to game. A piece of polyester fabric material is formed into the shape of a ... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4499678 | Mechanical device for concealing or displaying printed matter A toy or novelty item for selectively concealing or displaying advertisements, messages, slogans, logos, or artwork printed on a ribbon. The ribbon is rolled about a reel which is concealed in a compartment such as the head or body of a doll. The ribbon e... | 02/19/1985 |
| 4374044 | Cordierite bead catalyst support and method of preparation A high strength, high macro-pore volume, porous cordierite bead support having a dimpled or respberry-like surface resulting from processing of inexpensive raw materials to produce cordierite on firing and including high plasticity clay and colloidal sili... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4348418 | Simulated food product and method of manufacture therefor Simulated food products in the form of discrete shape-retaining pieces having a calcium alginate gel matrix, and in particular simulated meat petfoods, are made from a mixture produced by mixing (a) an aqueous slurry comprising a comminuted food material ... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4286605 | Treating sheet material for making cigar wrappers A method of treating a web of smokable sheet material to simulate the markings of natural tobacco leaf before the web is cut to provide cigar wrapper blanks. The web is printed with a thickened ink which dries to form a ribbed pattern. Coloration of the i... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4283011 | Scented sticker A scented sticker attachable to an article of clothing or other surface, the sticker including an applique sheet which is profiled to simulate the appearance of an odoriferous object such as a fruit or flower. Secured to the rear of the sheet is a shallow... | 08/11/1981 |
| 4243224 | Scratch and smell puzzle A game or puzzle for pre-school children which exploits both the olfactory and visual senses. The game is formed by a playing board having printed thereon at distinct positions pictures of different odoriferous objects such as fruits having characteristic... | 01/06/1981 |
| 4119739 | Process of preparing simulated fruit In a process for preparing simulated berries by co-extruding alginate or low-methoxy pectate round fruit pulp, puree or a fruit-flavored solution to give drops coated with the alginate or low-methoxy pectate, damage and inconvenient splashing as drops ent... | 10/10/1978 |
