Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Collapsible article
Patent
1999-01-07
2000-04-11
Thomas, Alexander
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Collapsible article
428 9, 428 13, 446220, A47G 3308, A63H 2710
Patent
active
060485914
ABSTRACT:
An ornament includes a collapsible housing constructed preferably of polyvinyl chloride and provided with an air valve allowing of selective inflation and deflation of the housing. Contained within the interior of the housing is a tethered figurine, along with a measured amount of particulate material simulating snowflakes. By employing foamed polystyrene as the particulate material, a composition is utilized which exhibits a natural affinity towards clinging to the inner wall of the housing. Upon inflation of the housing, which includes a hanger formation at its top, the figurine is displayed as a freely suspended member within the housing while the particles of foamed polystyrene are attracted to and cling to the wall of the housing in a scattered or random manner. The material of the housing may be transparent or alternatively, be translucent with a slight degree of opacity.
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Litman Richard C.
Thomas Alexander
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