A decorative antique comprising a variety of lamps and lights fitted to stovepipes so as to be lighted electrically.

A jumpsuit or the like in which instead of the conventional seams, so called invisible sliding clasp fasteners are used to allow the removal or lowering of a nether undergarment without the need to remove the jumpsuit.

A wraparound sealing device for use in conjunction with a plastic bag to provide closure of the open end of said plastic bag around a cast or bandage on an injured limb to prevent its becoming wet during cleansing of adjacent skin areas.

The present device is an apertured panel item comprising a central coiled spring and a hook element removably connected into each end, the spring being under tension and against the mounting board when operatively disposed thereon. Objects are held against the board by the spring.

A multi-purpose accessory item comprises a hollow superstructure which is removably mounted on a base. The superstructure has one area of reduced cross-sectional thickness formed on its interior surface which can be easily removed to create an opening in the superstructure. In one embodiment, the superstructure is shaped as a stone or brick pyramid and the area of reduced thickness coincides with the simulated mortar between the stone or brick.

A novelty item in which an inflatable object is secured in a deflated state in a container with a movable lid. Inflation means is provided to rapidly expand the inflatable object beyond the bounds of the container. When the inflation means is actuated, the inflatable object rapidly expands thus causing the lid to move to an open position and a fully inflated object is suddenly thrust into view.

A transport mechanism has two driven gears driven by a driving gear therebetween and having pivotally attached cranks at pivot points maintained at the same elevation as the driven gears rotate. The upper end of the cranks are attached to a horizontal moving guide bar. The moving mechanism is supported beside a fixed guide plate formed with a loading slot at the input end, a sloping edge at the output end and a number of equally spaced vertical slots therebetween. A film carrier has end rods whi...

A box with a lid is provided with the lid having spring hinges normally urging the lid closed. A battery operated control unit is situated within the box operatively connected to a display screen at the front of the box which is visible when the lid is open a predetermined amount by a solenoid. The control unit includes an adjustable timer which opens the lid at random intervals to display the screen. The control unit also projects a pair of circles of light on the screen simulating a pair of ey...

A process for producing or packing an item with a limited period of use or interest, e.g. a regularly issued periodical or foodstuffs to be consumed within a limited time, in which the consumer item or its packaging is fitted by adhesive means or other means of attachment with a timer having an indication which, close to the time of the production of the consumer item (2), especially at the time of securing to the consumer item or its packing, is set and/or otherwise configured to synchronize it...

A holder for items such as eyeglasses, dentures and hearing aids is disclosed wherein the compartments for each item may be identified. The holder may also list information about the person that owns the necessary items so that any misplaced may be more easily located.