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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7182477 | Illuminators for sprinkler systems A device for providing illumination in conjunction with a sprinkler system has a body with an opening through it and at least one appendage extending from the body. The device takes on the appearance of a living thing, such as a flower, creature, or three-dimensiona... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7144609 | Artificial turf system An artificial turf system which includes a support layer, a base layer, and an outer layer. The support layer comprises an area of selected size and composition. The base layer comprises at least one grid which consists of a plurality of interconnected cells. The ba... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7063181 | Fluid-borne noise suppression in an automotive power steering system A method of dampening fluid-borne noise in an automotive power steering system in accordance with a presently preferred embodiment of the invention contemplates provision of a power steering fluid hose having a laminated inner tube surrounded by a reinforcing outer ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6974360 | Method of producing an arc tube for a discharge lamp device A method of producing an arc tube including inserting an electrode assembly in which a bent portion is formed in a lead wire into a glass tube to self-hold the electrode assembly to a predetermined position of the glass tube. After the electrode has been inserted to... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6966812 | Thermally movable plastic devices and toys In accordance with the invention, thin bodies of plastic, such as sheets or strands, with substantially different thermal coefficients of expansion are laminated together to make plastic bodies which move in response to heat. The movable plastic bodies can be secure... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6500504 | Porcelain flower and method therefor A method of making a porcelain flower includes the steps of extending a wire through an apertured finding, twisting the free ends of the wire, forming an amount of porcelain compound into a flat sheet, cutting the shape of a flower petal out of the flat s... | 12/31/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6159563 | Unwrappable fabric flower with wand stem A unwrappable fabric flower with wand stem for providing a wedding or party novelty and wand keepsake includes a decorative keepsake wand having a removable flexible material wrapped therearound to form a flower.... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6136427 | Glass panel assembly A glass panel assembly for a motor vehicle includes a glass panel and a membrane mounted to one side of the glass panel. The glass panel assembly also includes an adhesive disposed between the membrane and the glass panel, whereby the membrane is ruptured... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6080453 | Preformed plant cover having an elastic fastener incorporated therein A cover for a flower pot, the cover comprising a sheet of material sized to substantially surround and encompass the outer peripheral surface of the flower pot and a fastener comprised of elastic or elasticized materials and forming a generally continuous... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6060142 | Universal three-dimensional camouflage system A universal camouflage system comprised of one or more bundles of elongated material strips attached to a spring-loaded clip. The bundles may be attached by means of the clips to garments, equipment, and natural environment objects and growth, without any... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6025042 | Artificial aquatic plants An artificial lily pad is made with polyester fabric flower petals, molded polypropylene or polyethylene stamens and stigmata, ethylene vinyl acetate leaves, polystyrene foam pads, and a bottom anchor ring. An anchor weight is attached to the bottom ancho... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5756166 | Artificial flower with water induced color change An artificial flower capable of exhibiting, with a lapse of time, a variation in color development sufficient to provide a user with visual pleasure as in a natural flower. The artificial flower includes a stem formed into an appearance like a stalk and a... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5741562 | Artificial flower Articles emulative of, and methods for making, artificial roses. Non-destructive, dry fashioning methods are used to produce artificial rose buds and fuller rose blooms from (a) rectangular sheet(s) of foldable and creasable material. A bud is made by var... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5738234 | Container insert for volume reduction and tablet stability The present invention is a container insert for volume reduction and tablet stability. It includes a flexible cup member and a rigid stem member. The flexible cup member is comprised of a plurality of correlate petal-like appendages and a hollow stem memb... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5698275 | Magnetized floral system The invention relates to a magnetized artificial floral system wherein artificial flowers have petals formed from a plurality of layers of sheets of flexible sheet material which are fluffed apart in the appearance of a chrysanthemum flower and wired to a... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5679415 | Ribbon assembly The present invention discloses a ribbon assembly having a decorative ribbon formed on a support member wherein an elastic member having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition extends between a piece of material and the support member for subs... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5605728 | Ribbon assembly forming curved segments for making a bow or ruffle A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the str... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5567486 | Ribbon assembly The present invention discloses a ribbon assembly having a decorative ribbon formed on a support member wherein an elastic member having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition extends between a piece of material and the support member for subs... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5470620 | Ribbon assembly forming curved segment for making a bow or ruffle A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the str... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5411775 | Artificial cattails and method for making artificial cattails The artificial cattail of the present invention includes a stem made from a wooden dowel, and a blossom made from a tubular polyethylene form cord coated with flocking. Synthetic or real leaves are attached to the stem. The artificial cattails can be any ... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5411774 | Ribbon assembly forming curved segment for making a bow or ruffle A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the str... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5400431 | Artificial flower A method and apparatus of making an artificial flower resembling a dried flower, in which the artificial flower has a plurality of petals made from a fabric, each petal having an upper end with a tip, in which the tips of the petals are heated to a temper... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5387446 | Ribbon assembly forming curved segment for making a bow or ruffle A ribbon assembly including a strip of material divided into segments. A material having a stretched condition and an unstretched condition is disposed on one surface of the strip of material and extends along a length of the strip of material. In the str... | 02/07/1995 |
| 5300010 | Method and apparatus for making artificial flowers A mechanical apparatus and method for producing a folded paper rose from an elongated strip of paper. The apparatus is operated by feeding an elongated paper strip through a rotating shuttle assembly, and securing the end of the paper strip onto a slotted... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5281452 | Artificial flower and method of making same An artificial flower is made from a stack of juxtaposed, soft, flexible petal members having radially-extending petals, each having an enlarged head portion and a reduced neck portion. Each neck portion is twisted and maintained in a twisted state without... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5252129 | Method of making a paper decoration A paper decoration is made by immersing a perforated mold having a predetermined shape into a liquid pool containing paper-making ingredients. A layer of the ingredients deposited on the mold is then dried in situ, after which, the dried paper layer is de... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5240526 | Artificial flower A method and apparatus of making an artificial flower resembling a dried flower, in which the artificial flower has a plurality of petals made from a fabric, each petal having an upper end with a tip, in which the tips of the petals are heated to a temper... | 08/31/1993 |
| 5236748 | Wrinkled paper flower decoration and method A wrinkled paper decoration is made by jointly coiling an elongated paper strip to which a bendable wire is attached in a continuous spiral. The coiled wire is bent, and the paper strip is simultaneously wrinkled. The bent wire retains the paper strip in ... | 08/17/1993 |
| 5197603 | Decorative basket-type storage unit A storage unit comprising a decorative component which is placed into a basket or similar receptacle on top of a stored package or component wherein the stored component is readily accessible and available without being obtrusive.... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5153066 | Temperature-sensitive color-changeable composite fiber A temperature-sensitive color-changeable composite fiber wherein (A) a thermally color-changeable polymer phase (phase A) composed essentially of a thermally color-changeable material and a thermoplastic polymer having a melting point or a softening point... | 10/06/1992 |
| 5108800 | Artificial flower A method and apparatus of making an artificial flower resembling a dried flower, in which the artificial flower has a plurality of petals made from a fabric, each petal having an upper end with a tip, in which the tips of the petals are heated to a temper... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5063485 | Illuminated artificial flowers An illuminated artificial floral arrangement is provided which includes a container and a stem support member within the container with an electrical terminal block being mounted on the stem support. At least one artificial flower having a stem extending ... | 11/05/1991 |
| 5057344 | Framed bouquet A decorative plaque formed form a substantially planar backing member having front and rear surfaces and side edges. A flexible translucent membrane overlays the front surface of the backing member. At least one decorative object is disposed between the m... | 10/15/1991 |
| 5026578 | Artificial-flower-forming ribbon An artificial-flower-forming ribbon comprises a pair of strips overlapping each other, and at least one string placed between and along both strips. Both strips are joined together at a plurality of joint portions placed at opposite sides of the string an... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4957787 | Artificial flower An artificial flower comprises at least one petal of microporous material which comprises a matrix consisting essentially of linear ultrahigh molecular weight polyolefin, a large proportion of finely divided water-insoluble siliceous filler, and interconn... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4943455 | Artificial flower construction An artificial flower or other decorative or novelty construction is disclosed herein having a flexible semi-rigid support such as a wire provided with a bulbous form about a plurality of shaped components which are attached so as to define a predetermined... | 07/24/1990 |
| 4919981 | Artificial horticultural product air freshener An improved artificial horticultural product air freshener comprised of a vase-like outer decorative housing formed to appear like crystal, said housing co-axially encompassing a replaceable inner aromatic fluid-containing vessel conforming generally to t... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4888221 | Money tree The method of forming a money tree or bush comprises the steps of providing at least two rod-like members; providing at least two bills of paper-like negotiable currency; accordion pleating each bill along the length thereof; pinching each pleated bill in... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4888219 | Temperature sensitive artificial flower An artificial flower apparatus has a stem with a plurality of petals attached to the stem with each petal having a polymer substrate and at least one petal having a thermochromatic liquid crystal mixture sandwiched between a transparent polymer substrate ... | 12/19/1989 |
