Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Special occasion ornament – Ball – bell – or star-shaped
Patent
1994-06-28
1995-10-17
Epstein, Henry F.
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Special occasion ornament
Ball, bell, or star-shaped
156293, 428 13, A47G 3308
Patent
active
054589304
ABSTRACT:
A decorative article, such as an ornament, is disclosed having a housing having an indicia receiving surface, wherein the indicia receiving surface is, preferably, substantially planar and at least partially recessed inside the housing. Indicia, having a front face, is at least partially disposed on the indicia receiving surface such that the face of the indicia is directed outward from the housing. An adherent adheres at least a portion of the indicia at least partially to the indicia receiving surface. A substantially transparent cover is attached to at least a portion of the front of the indicia for shielding the indicia and protecting the indicia from the environment. In the preferred embodiment, the indicia comprises a photograph. The method for making a decorative ornament includes the following steps. First a housing is provided, wherein the housing has at least an indicia receiving surface. Second, indicia, such as a photograph, is attached to at least a portion of the indicia receiving surface such that the face of the indicia faces outward from the housing. A protective covering is adhered to at least a portion of the indicia, preferably after the face of the indicia has been adhered to at least a portion of the indicia receiving surface.
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Epstein Henry F.
Milford Heirloom Image, Inc.
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