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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364039 | Ink cartridge packaging member, ink cartridge package, and ink cartridge packaging and opening method In a packing member that packs an ink cartridge, the packing member is constituted as an adhesive label, a perforation is provided on a portion of the label, an ink cartridge is packed by adhering the label on the cartridge, and the ink cartridge is unpacked by peel... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7364042 | Packaging material A packaging material comprising a plurality of flexible strips of material integrally interconnected to one another along one end thereof so as to form a unitary mass and so that the strips of material are intertwineable with one another to form a resilient tuft. Th... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7285646 | Ultrapure transferrin for pharmaceutical compositions The present invention relates to an ultrapure human transferrin, and to methods for manufacturing the ultrapure transferrin. The transferrin may be holo-, apo- or at any desired degree of iron saturation. The invention further relates to the use of ultrapure transfe... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7273654 | Punched adhesive tape for semiconductor, method of manufacturing lead frame with the adhesive tape, lead frame with the adhesive tape, and semiconductor device comprising the lead frame A punched adhesive tape for semiconductor which is made by punching an adhesive tape comprising a base film and an adhesive layer provided on one or each side of the base film to mark the regions in the adhesive tape where contaminants or defects are contained; a me... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7140063 | Multi-use and decorative bathing implement A multi-use bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58) for use in cleansing and exfoliating skin and as a toy, a holder of soap or like products, and a decoration. The bathing implement (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 58) i... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7014080 | Ribbon assembly for forming a decorative bow A bow-forming ribbon assembly has a decorative flexible ribbon member and a drawstring connected loosely to the ribbon at points along its length by relatively stiff retainer members. Each retainer member extends generally transversely across the ribbon member, and ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6568828 | Illuminating packaging material A packaging for gift wrapping includes a material having a plurality of light-emitting diodes positioned within the material and designed to illuminate when activated. A power supply enables the light-emitting diodes to illuminate when a package upon whic... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6387459 | Decorative ribbon materials and methods for producing same A ribbon material produced by cutting a sheet or web of flexible material into strips of flexible material having a uniform, predetermined width such that the ribbon material can be wrapped about items and formed into bows and decorative ornamentations co... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6340507 | Self-securing pompon The pompon comprises a loop of material attached to strands of material such that a body part may be placed through to loop and so secured to the person. An attention-attracting sports and entertainment pompon and a method of using such pompon. The pompon... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6296366 | Lighted decorative article having meridian-configured loops and method for visually signaling location of gift packages A decorative article for gift packages includes meridian-configured loops connected together to define a generally open interior within the loops. The article further includes an electrical lamp within the interior connected to a battery by wire having su... | 10/02/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6258420 | Twisted spiral garland A decorative twisted spiral garland includes one or more continuous webs of material, each arranged in a series of flattened, generally helical coils about a longitudinal axis, with the coils extending generally transversely of the axis and having a prede... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6228965 | Thermally conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive and adhesive sheet containing the same An adhesive sheet (2) in which heat-conductive and pressure-sensitive adhesive layers (22, 23) which comprise a) a copolymer of a monomer mixture containing main monomers comprising as main component an alkyl (meth)acrylate carrying an alkyl group having ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6212009 | Phase annulus to carry out a positive phase contrast The invention relates to a phase annulus consisting of a phase shifting thin-film system, which, in the case of a cemented system, has the following structure: (first) substrate-Ag-nH -cement-(second) substrate, or a structure: (first) substrat... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6080459 | Decorative packaging ribbon A decorative ribbon is provided with a controllable adhesive on portions of the underside, whereby the ribbon may be adhered to an article and removed from the article for relocating it on the article, if desired. The ribbon also is cut through along pred... | 06/27/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6030669 | Laminated bows The present invention relates to decorative bows formed from a folded pattern of a laminated substrate. The substrate comprises one or more layers of printed material laminated between two layers of laminate film so that the print is visible on both sides... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5891533 | Base form for decorative arrangements A base form for use in making decorative baskets and other art form arrangements has a plastic grid sheet on which is sewn a series of concentric circles of loops made from narrow strips of a thin plastic film. The loops are formed with their bases abutti... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5814379 | Ornamental band A strip of elastic is stretched over and encircles an object such as a door, car trunk or book cover. A tubular fabric cover may surround the strip. The cover is bunched so as to be capable of expanding lengthwise as the strip is stretched. A bow or other... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5800881 | Decorative bow A decorative bow is formed of six discrete pieces of ribbon, including a first piece formed into a loop, second and third pieces each formed into a respective bow loop and gathered, a fourth piece of ribbon gathered but not formed into a loop, and fifth a... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5766700 | Loop fastening device A loop fastening device comprises a hollow generally conical body with an opening at its base and a slotted aperture at its apex. Extending through the slotted aperture in frictional engagement therewith is a flexible line or cord formed as a closed loop ... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5762191 | Packaging structure for decorative bow A package for shipping and displaying a decorative bow includes an open-topped box and a mounting card which bears the bow and is inserted in the box parallel to a bottom wall of the box. Securing cards with tabs secure the mounting card in the box.... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5702778 | Gift-package ornament A gift-package ornament for enhancing the decorative appearance of a gift utilizing a unique design style and method of application not before seen in the gift and stationery industries. A gift-package ornament has an upright figure and a flexible base. T... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5693381 | Bow with pop-out decorations A plurality of pop-out decorations are die-cut from ribbon loops arranged in a bow. As the loops are formed, a part of each decoration is moved outwardly to create a multi-dimensional, multi-colored visual effect.... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5691023 | Decorative packaging ribbon A decorative ribbon is shown including a controllable adhesive on the backside thereof for select placement on package material and select removal, if necessary, therefrom without damage to the package. The decorative ribbon according to the present inven... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5683769 | Decorative gift article A decorative gift article includes a plurality of gift items and a support of a predetermined countenance that is used for presenting the gift items. A pouch accommodates the gift items and is connected to a bottom side of the support. An elongated elemen... | 11/04/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5679416 | Full rosette bow for decorating gifts An adorning article includes a pair of elongated ribbons subdivided into consecutive segments connected in succession by respective neck portions, a pair of drawstrings, and a multitude of retainer members that are applied to the neck portions to connect ... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5645902 | Decorative pull bow A decorative element is held in a predetermined orientation on and relative to a bow by surrounding loops formed by pulling a drawstring relative to ribbons. The decorative element customizes the pull bow.... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5643643 | Apparel accessory An apparel accessory (10) is disclosed including a scarf body (12) formed by folding a sheet (20) of fabric to create first and second layers (22, 24) overlying each other and having staggered, free longitudinal edges. First and second, parallel, spaced, ... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5628846 | Method and apparatus for forming prefabricated self-forming self-adhering pull bow and pull bow formed thereby A self-forming self-adhering pull bow having a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on facing sides of the drawstrings. After the bow is formed, the drawstrings are separated to enable the pressure sensitive adhesive coated sides of the drawstrings to be a... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5614274 | Preformed self-adhering bow A preformed self-adhering bow having a preformed bow member and at least one application band attached to the bow member. The at least one application band includes a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering the bow to an object.... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5609928 | Decorative ornament and method of making same A decorative ornament that is constructed generally in the shape of a bow, flower or tree which is formed by wrapping a first section of sheet material on a rigid core. The first section includes a plurality of spaced apart cuts which extend between a sol... | 03/11/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5545486 | Ornamental tape or ribbon An ornamental tape or ribbon having a base portion; a plurality of spindle-shaped tape portions extending from at least one side of the base portion; a plurality of suspended tape portions vertically extending from one of an upper and a lower side of the ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5526830 | Multisensory decorative hair bow A multisensory decorative hair bow, or bow (10), for providing an audible message such as music, spoken words, or sound effects upon the activation of an acoustic element (22). The bow (10) is designed to adorn a wearer by placement in the person's hair. ... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5506009 | Decoration and method of making the same A decoration, such as a wreath, of the present invention has a base with a plurality of openings formed therein and a group of flexible decorating strips which are interwoven through the openings of the base for creating an ornamental design. The end port... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5487924 | Napkin ring A napkin ring that receives a napkin is formed as an elongated strip of flexible material with head portions on the opposite ends thereof. Slots are provided, either in the strip, in the head portions or at the juncture therebetween so that the strip may ... | 01/30/1996 |
| 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 |
