Abstract:
A gift package is adorned with an integral self-forming bow (44) movable from a bow-unformed position to a bow-formed position by a pull-type or folding-type actuator to which the bow is operatively connected. The actuator may be integral with an article such as a shopping bag (10) to be decorated, or the actuator and the bow (44) may be formed as a discrete assembly which is separately attached to the article, or the bow (44) may be integral with the article.
Abstract:
A gift package is adorned with an integral self-forming bow (44) movable from a bow-unformed position to a bow-formed position by a pull-type or folding-type actuator to which the bow is operatively connected. The actuator may be integral with an article such as a shopping bag (10) to be decorated, or the actuator and the bow (44) may be formed as a discrete assembly which is separately attached to the article, or the bow (44) may be integral with the article.
Abstract:
A decorative bow (10) and a carrying handle (12) are simultaneously formed on a container (14) for carrying the container (14) and an object received therein in a decorative carrier.
Abstract:
A manual data entry keyboard includes a plurality of key assemblies (24), each having an elongated arm (26) and a touch contact (30) at an outer end region of a respective arm. The arms are movable between a retracted position and an extended position, in the latter of which the touch contacts are spaced apart from each other by distances sufficient to enable a user to engage one touch contact at a time without simultaneously engaging an adjacent touch contact. A synchronizer ring (50) simultaneously moves all of the arms between the retracted and extended positions.
Abstract:
A decorative pull bow has multiple loops formed from a pair of bow members having bow sections which are slit to form multiple loop-forming elements. The bow members and a drawstring are shorter in length than heretofore without sacrificing the number of loops in the formed bow. The drawstring has a short pull stroke. The loops are automatically angularly arranged about a central longitudinal axis.
Abstract:
A device for scattering confetti includes an inverted pocket positioned within the interior of an envelope inflated by a gas inlet at an upper end region of the envelope. Confetti is contained within the pocket, and a breakaway closure closes an open end of the pocket at the upper end region, and maintains the confetti within the pocket. Upon compressing the envelope, the pocket is reversed in position, the closure ruptured, and the confetti is suddenly expelled in an explosive manner with a concomitant popping sound.
Abstract:
A structure (10) for ventilating a toe region (13) of a shoe includes a body (11) including in its heel zone (12) two major walls and a resilient element (28) having a multitude of voids (30,31) arranged in a pumping chamber (22) to urge the two walls apart against the action of external forces tending to draw air into the chamber. The resilient element includes a plurality of substantially dome-shaped hollow protuberances (29) bounding respective first (30) and second (31) voids within and outside of them, respectively, and connecting portions (32) that interconnect the protuberances. Respective connecting channels (33,34) are provided in the connecting portions and in respective adjacent regions of the protuberances to establish communication between the first voids. A corrugated insert within the body aids ventilation and shock absorption. An extension on the body optimizes air transfer.
Abstract:
A structure (10) for ventilating a toe region (13) of a shoe includes a body (11) including in its heel zone (12) two major walls and a resilient element (28) having a multitude of voids (30,31) arranged in a pumping chamber (22) to urge the two walls apart against the action of external forces tending to draw air into the chamber. The resilient element includes a plurality of substantially dome-shaped hollow protuberances (29) bounding respective first (30) and second (31) voids within and outside of them, respectively, and connecting portions (32) that interconnect the protuberances. Respective connecting channels (33,34) are provided in the connecting portions and in respective adjacent regions of the protuberances to establish communication between the first voids. A corrugated insert within the body aids ventilation and shock absorption. An extension on the body optimizes air transfer.