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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7334535 | Flagpole ornament A flagpole ball ornament comprising opposed, hollow, hemispherical parts interfitted to each other at a circular rim formed on one of the parts and interconnected by an elongated diametral rod-like brace member. The brace member is internally threaded at opposite en... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7132126 | Room temperature synthesis of multiwalled carbon nanostructures A simple chemical technique has been developed to grow large quantity of carbon nanostructures, including carbon nanotubes, hydrocarbon nanotubes and carbon nanoonions, in the organic solution at ambient (room) temperature and atmospheric pressure using silicon nano... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7119238 | Process for purification and crystallization of palm oil carotenoids Disclosed is a process for purification of a mixture of carotenoids from palm oil concentrate to produce a crystalline mixture of a α-carotene, β-carotene, γ-carotene, and ε,ε-carotene as well as a product enriched in geometrical isomers of a β-carotene (9-cis... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7017298 | Flower supporting device A flower supporting device. A plurality of rotatable beads are connected by connection means having elasticity so that a support body is formed. A plurality of support bodies are arranged to be staggered up and down with each other so that a stem of a flower can be ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6916776 | Article for sanitizing a surface comprising a wipe containing an adhesive, positively charged, binder A restaurant cleaning towel made from a substrate such as a woven, nonwoven, or knit fabric. A sanitizer release polymer composition comprising at least one cationic (or alternatively, nonionic) surfactant is bound to the surface of the towel. Preferably, the cation... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6916480 | Wiper containing a controlled-release anti-microbial agent A wiper having a controlled release anti-microbial agent therein for providing anti-microbial cleansing of surfaces is provided. The wiper is formed from an absorbent base web to which an anti-microbial formulation is adhered. The formulation includes an anti-microb... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6878422 | Three-dimensional hanging decoration A three-dimensional, hanging decoration comprised of a connecting portion and at least one spiraling portion. The device transformed from a flat, lightweight sheet of flexible material (for easy shipping, storage and sale) into a three-dimensional, fanciful, eye-cat... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6676842 | Method for preventing the clogging of a drainage system The present invention provides a method and device for preventing the formation of deposits in a drainage system (100). The device (10) includes a container (12, 212), connected by a flexible cord (20) to a stopper (22). An antimicrobial composition (24) ... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6485801 | 3D hanging ornament A three-dimensional hanging ornament transformed from a flexible sheet printed with various patterns, which includes a body portion and at least one ornamental portion. At least one multiple connecting strip is connected with the body portion at a lower e... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6447857 | Baton handle show pom A show pom provided with a first set of streamers extending from the two ends of a baton handle and a second set of retractable streamers that retract within the ends of the hollow baton handle. The second set of streamers are usually constructed of a dif... | 09/10/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6089734 | Table lamp with base-mounted finial receiver A table lamp suitable for displaying a base-mounted finial has an adapter plate for supporting both a finial assembly and a pipe and wiring assembly using a single hole in the base. The adapter plate enables the pipe to be mounted outside the base perimet... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6082877 | Indoor/outdoor lighting assembly A first embodiment is an indoor lighting assembly which includes a base member supporting an upright tube long extension engaged into the base member with the extension terminating in an extension in a tube top assembly. The tube top assembly would furthe... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6066371 | Decorative tassel assembly having interchangeable components A multiple component tassel assembly includes a cord component that engages and hangs from a conventional supporting article. There is a head component having a decorative configuration and a tassel component, which includes a support member and a plurali... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5916124 | Finial-adaptive pull chain A finial-adaptive pull chain has a bead chain disposed between an adaptor and a spring assembly. The adaptor retains the terminal bead of the bead chain, has external threads on the lower portion for receiving a finial and has a gripping surface on the up... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5887802 | Night light adaptor A night light adaptor has threads for interchangeably receiving decorative finials and a plate mount for shielding a night light bulb from view and interchangeably receiving different artistic displays. The adaptor extends the aesthetic benefits of finial... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5846617 | Vanity shift knob assembly and method of replacement A replacement shift knob assembly for use on a truck transmission. Many truck transmissions have shift knob assemblies that contain a removable knob element with a specific bottom configuration and at least one manual switch that relies upon the specific ... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5750239 | Process of making true copies of majolica tiles and the like A process of making replicas of old, time-worn majolica tiles which look and feel like the replicated works. The process includes the steps of: (a) photographing the original work; (b) printing the photograph to obtain a trial print; (c) comparing the ori... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5691025 | Hollow object carrying die A hollow single die, of a pair of dice for carrying an object and having a ring attached to one corner, to which ring is connected, one end of a flexible carrying chain, the other end of the chain being attached to a key carrying ring.... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5678703 | Finial adapter for curtain rods A large diameter curtain rod has a small, lamp shade finial fixed to the ends through an adapter. The adapter may have a screw with a wood-screw thread on one end and a machine-screw thread on the other. The wood-screw thread is inserted into the rod, and... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5670221 | Universal socket for a finial and finial incorporating such a socket A socket for mounting a finial on either of two telescoping tubular support rods includes a first engagement surface that enters into and contacts the smaller rod and a second engagement surface that surrounds and contacts the larger rod. The engagement s... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5670219 | Greeting card and ornament A greeting card including an ornament, uniquely suited for display in an automobile. The card includes a pocket for containment of an ornament. The ornament has a reflective, preferably colored exterior, and an elastic tether. Thus, the ornament is caused... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5657886 | Decorative assembly including a transparent sleeve The invention is directed to a decorative assembly, including a pole, a decorative element wrapped about and covering at least a substantial portion of the pole, and a sleeve wrapped about each of the decorative element and the pole. The sleeve covers at ... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5613772 | Finial adapter for clip-on lamp shades A finial adapter is selectively fixable to the wire of a clip-on lamp shade to allow use of a finial on clip-on lamp shades. Centrally of the plate, feet automatically center the adapter into the appropriate position to attach to the wire. The adapter has... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5611618 | Suspended ornament for lamp finial A finial for a lamp shade has a conventional finial base to screw onto the stud of a harp. A bail extends upwardly from the base and supports a hook from which an ornament can be suspended. An ornament having a chain thereon can be hung from the hook, or ... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5601355 | Device for rotating a lamp finial A device for rotating a finial attached to a table lamp is provided with an adaptor for providing household current directly from the lamp at a reduced voltage to the drive motor of the device. Preferably, the device includes a battery pack so that a driv... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5487925 | Ornament/display member A decorative, action oriented ornament/display system is attained by providing an attention-attracting member which cooperates with a support platform or plate which is removably mounted to any limb or branch of a tree. By employing this construction, an ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 5472751 | Ornament An ornament, the blank from which it is formed and the method and device by which it is formed are included. The ornament includes at least two elements both connected to each other at face to face edges via straps which when twisted enable one of the ele... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5458931 | Decorative medallions providing enhanced display of graphic matter A medallion article comprising a base member having a planar inner surface and a substantially planar lens mounted on the base member, said lens having an indicia-bearing inner surface spaced from the inner surface of the base member, whereby the indicia ... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5433981 | Ornament attachment assembly for a tassel An ornament attachment assembly for a tassel and a method of using such an assembly is provided. The attachment assembly comprises attachment means comprised of a hook element and a suspension element. The shape of the hook element, orientation of the sus... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5433980 | Preserved portraits and photographs and method for making same Preserved portraits or photographs and a method for making the same are provided. Paper substrates with portrait or photographic images are ideally preserved against the effects of sunlight, moisture and age by the method of the present invention. A plast... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5425971 | Structure for cosmetic case A new structure for a multi-layered cosmetic case having a shape of a circular tower, the upper most layer is a top cover with a knob which serve as a finger grip to flip the top cover open. The middle layer is a box body which can be turned to open. The ... | 06/20/1995 |
| 5339618 | Pull chain adapter An adapter is used to connect a conventional lamp shade finial to a pull chain for a fan or the like. The adapter has a length of bead chain, and a threaded member on one end of the chain. A larger bead prevents the threaded member from coming off the cha... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5338586 | Tassel tag ornament attachment assembly A tassel tag ornament attachment assembly and a method in using such an assembly is provided. The attachment assembly comprises attachment means comprised of a hook element and a suspension ring. The shape of the hook element, orientation of the suspensio... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5329789 | Jewelry with tubular appearance A piece of jewelry comprises one or more half-tubular members which have a main curvature lying in the primary plane of the jewelry. The half-tubular member has an outer, highly polished concave surface and an inner, highly polished convex surface where b... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5294466 | Leather surround for decorative article A leather surround for decorative articles of the type which could be used with key rings or luggage tags, golf bag tags, and the like includes a pair of leather sheets, one of which includes an opening A decorative article, such as a pictorial work or lo... | 03/15/1994 |
| 5262209 | Finial with mount for glass ornament For attaching an ornament of glass or the like to a finial base, an attachment device has a base that is fixed directly to the finial base, and a cup to receive the ornament. The cup is rigid, and is shaped the same as the ornament so no bending or other ... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5258210 | Lightweight decorative plastic articles A process for applying to fabric a plastic, metallic appearing, decorative article having on its surface decorative objects such as stones. The article comprises mylar layered upon a transparent polyvinyl chloride supporting layer. The article is designed... | 11/02/1993 |
| 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 |
