Reusable Multipurpose Decorative Ornaments

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that can interchangeably be used to finish a surface and or other articles such as in decorating gift boxes, ornamenting trees, home decor, floral designs, arts and crafting, and the like, and more particularly, to reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments having relative extent and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light; consisting of a base; wherein said base is an engaging member.

2. History of the Invention

Over the ages, people have found creative ways to please the eyes. Hair accessories have been developed to adorn and fasten hair in diverse ranges of styles for both men and women. Ancient hair rings are considered the precursor to our modern day hair elastics. Around the Bronze Age, rings or bands would be made out of solid gold or clay and lead plated with gold. A similar type of accessory was used in ancient Egypt made out of alabaster, pottery, or jasper until rubber and elastic fabric was invented.

Hairpins made of metal, ivory, bronze, and carved wood were used in ancient Assyria and Egypt for securing decorated hairstyles and were luxury objects among the Egyptians and later the Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans. In 1901 the invention of the spiral hairpin by New Zealand inventor Ernest Godward was a predecessor of the hair clip. Many different kinds of hair clips have been invented in the 20th century. The more famous ones are the elongated hair clip which was invented in 1972 by Marnie Bjornson and the Barrette invented the same year by Malcolm Laughton, Birmingham. Fabric used in the hair goes back to when it was especially popular in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and the Americas were men and women would use it to adorn wigs and updos often in combination with combs. The first use of the comb was about 5,000 years ago. In fact, different versions of the comb have been found throughout history by archaeologists. In ancient China, combs were worn as hair decorations and accessories.

The beginning of headbands started no later than the ancient Greeks, around 475 BC to 330 BC, who wore hair wreaths. The Greeks and Romans wore these pieces for special occasions and important events. Cultures such as the Etruscans and Romans started to decorate their wreaths with jewels made up of gold and silver. While wreaths are certainly a likely beginning of today's hair pieces and headbands, some believe that current day hair bands have slowly taken shape from scarves that were worn around the head or were modified from the band of hats Early 20th century. In the early 20th century, wide headbands known as headache bands were very popular accessories in women's fashion. Their name results from the belief that the tight pressure they provided around the forehead could relieve or prevent headaches. During the 1950s and 1960s, many glamorous young women in Britain and the US wore plastic headbands with the beehive hairstyle, or silk veils when driving. At the same time, working class women wrapped strips of cloth around their hair as protection from the industrial smog and dirty rain that tied under the chin.

Another decorative means to please the eyes was invented in Nuremberg around 1610 which was made of extruded stands of silver. After substituting the extruded strands of silver with other material to aid in tarnish prevention, it was used to adorn sculptures and to enhance the flickering effects of candles. By the early 20th century, manufacturing advances allowed cost effective aluminum-based decorative means which was primarily manufactured in France until World War I demanded copper. However, in the 1950's the decorative means regained its position in popularity and was once again used to increase the aesthetic effects of contacting surfaces and articles. In the 1960's a concern of lead poisoning in the United States inevitably led the Food and Drug Administration in 1970's to convince manufactures to cease use and importation of the decorative means produced by lead material. In modern days decorative means are made by a number of methods typically with use of polyvinyl chloride film that has been coated with a finish.

Examples of said decorative material can be found in the U.S. Pat. No. 1,773,580 issued Aug. 19, 1930 to B. E. Franke where it was formed of a cotton core or composed of several strands and interwoven at its centers, U.S. Pat. No. 2,880,540 issued Apr. 7, 1959 to Lewis C. Williams which disclosed construction of decorative means which uses a metallic foil such as aluminum foil and coated with a flexible coating to make the foil stronger, U.S. Pat. No. 3,637,452 issued Jan. 25, 1972 to Frederic M. Sanders which discloses decorative means formed by wrapping cut synthetic polymer sheeting about wire cores or frames, U.S. Pat. No. 4,789,571 issued Dec. 6, 1988 to Abraham S. kinderman, Fred Maas comprising a core portion and a decorative portion surrounding core portions, U.S. Pat. No. 5,091,226 issued Feb. 6, 1991/U.S. Pat. No. 5,091,226 issued Sep. 15, 1998 to William F. Protz, Jr. having a transversely cut center and border sections, U.S. Pat. No. 5,312,655 & U.S. Pat. No. 5,500,258 issues in 1996 to Kevin young where decorative means are edge folded, U.S. Pat. No. 5,589,238 issued Dec. 31, 1996 to Edward Ruff comprising an elongated base ribbon and a plurality of annealed metal wires wrapped around the base ribbon member forming decorative means having no spring back characteristics, U.S. Pat. No. 6,136,391 issued Oct. 24, 2000 to William L. Lehman where decorative means are produced by providing plural strips, each including one or more piles of web ply having two laterally spaced arrays of longitudinally spaced slits defining arrays of lateral slits joined at their inner and outer ends, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,673,599A, and 5,156,893 issued Oct. 20, 1992 to Robert G. Barthe introduces an ornamental bow made out of decorative means for gift boxes were the decorative means is tightly wrapped in a planar coil, with the ends of the core being joined beneath the coil secured to a base portion of a display card by glue and/or staples which includes pressure-sensitive adhesive and peel-away effects. Similarly, U.S. Pat. No. 4,919,980 issued Apr. 24, 1990 to Aria Pirkey introduces a decorative bow by twisting and coiling a loop of sheet material, stapling the coiled loop of sheet material at its center to a backing sheet which may have an adhesive side for attaching the completed bow to another surface, and cutting the ends of the loops, thereby forming a number of radially extending leaves in a hemispherical shape which is crush-resistant.

The Problem

The above-identified inventions do not teach the use or formation of multipurpose reusable decorative ornaments having relative extent and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light; wherein the decorative ornaments are multipurpose and reusable and can be used primarily for the hair and/or can interchangeably be used to finish a surface and/or other articles such as in decorating gift boxes, ornamenting, trees, home decor, floral designs, arts and crafting, and the like or similar; whereby said ornament has a base; wherein said base is an engaging member. The above-identified inventions especially do not teach the use or formation of multipurpose reusable decorative ornaments comprised of all, part, and/or combinations of the features and characteristics listed below:

Interchangeable Features:

Certain preferred embodiments include interchangeable features wherein the additions to decorative material may be detached from their manufactured decorative base and attached to another manufactured decorative base. For instance, the additional star seen in FIG. 4 may be replaced with a circle without affecting the base or the additional object. Interchangeable features and/or properties in certain preferred embodiments are made possible by way of a physical phenomenon produced by the motion or electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects as discussed in explanation of FIG. 3-94, and the like, or similar, or components such as those shown in FIG. 1C and the like, or similar.

Additional Features:

Certain preferred embodiments may contain components that result in a physical phenomenon produced by a motion or electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

Color Properties:

Certain preferred embodiments consist of properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light.

Size

Reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments vary in relative extent. The overall dimensions or magnitude of reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments vary based on embodiment.

Material

The materials used for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in some embodiments are flame retardant.

The materials used for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in some embodiments are tarnish resistance.

The materials used for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in some embodiments are non-allergenic.

The materials used for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in some embodiments are crush resistant.

The decorative materials used for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in some embodiments consist of cord.

The preferred decorative material for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in certain embodiments is tinsel, and/or garland, and/or the like or similar.

The preferred decorative material for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in certain embodiments is chenille stem and/or the like or similar.

Shape

Form and definition of the desired shape of the decorative material that's established and secured to a base varies based on embodiment.

In certain embodiments reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments consists of additional structure. The additional structures of some embodiments are three definitional.

Sound

Certain embodiments result in vibrations that propagate a wave of pressure through a medium.

In certain embodiments a pressing motion results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium.

In certain embodiments the rear surface of the decorative ornaments fits in place with a pressing motion; wherein said pressing motion results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium when force is exerted.

The lack of all or part of said features and characteristics in prior art, wherein prior art is found, establishes the need for the present invention. Accessories are increasing in popularity in modern times and are expected to continue trending. With the arrival of the Aquarian age, people are finding unique and interesting ways to express themselves; drawing closer to modern and unique material having a futuristic approach. From the first known decorative accessories in history of ancient cultures, to the modern day pieces we find ourselves using; affordability, functionality and fashion remains priority. To solve the problems as stated above, reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments are disclosed.

SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of this invention to provide multipurpose decorative ornaments that are reusable.

It is another object of this invention to provide reusable decorative ornaments that are multipurpose.

It is also an object of this invention to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that are interchangeable.

Another object of this invention is to provide a method for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments.

It is also an object of this invention to package reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments for sale.

Still another object of this invention is to provide methods for making and packaging reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments comprising a choice of decorative material wherein the chosen decorative material consists of at least one form of chord; wherein the decorative ornament has at least one surface that fits in place with a pressing motion; wherein said pressing motion results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium when force is exerted.

It is also an object of this invention to provide methods for making and packaging reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments comprising a choice of decorative material wherein the chosen decorative material consists of at least one form of chord; wherein form and definition of desired shape of decorative material is established and secured to a base; wherein said base is an engaging member.

It is also an object of this invention to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments consisting of relative extent and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that are flame retardant.

Another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that are tarnish resistant.

Still another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that are non-allergenic.

Another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that are crush-resistant.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments wherein at least one component results in a motion or electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

It is a further object of this invention to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments made from tinsel, and/or garland and/or the like or similar.

Another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments made from chenille stem and/or the like or similar.

It is also an object of this invention to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments consisting of additional structures.

Still another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments consisting of additional structures that are three dimensional.

It is also an object of this invention to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments comprising relative extent, interchangeable features, and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light and consists of decorative material having a form of cord for at least one of the decorative materials components.

Another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments consisting of at least one surface that fits in place with a pressing motion; wherein said pressing motion results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium when force is exerted.

Still another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that result in a vibration that propagates as a wave of pressure through a medium.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments comprising relative extent and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light and consists of decorative material having a form of cord for at least one of the decorative materials components wherein the rear surface of the decorative ornament fits into place with a pressing motion.

Another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that can primarily be used to ornament the hair.

Yet another object of this invention is to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in a variety of forms and combinations.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a method of forming reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments in a variety of forms and combinations made from a variety of forms and combinations of decorative material.

It is a further object of this invention to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments that when detached from a receiving surface can be snapped-on to another receiving surface without affecting the effects of the reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments.

It is also an object of this invention to provide reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments wherein reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments are packaged and sold in a variety of kits, forms, dimensions, compilations, and/or combinations.

These and other objects are achieved by securing decorative material comprised of relative extent and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light to an engaging member such as a fastener, clip, or clasp in a selected manner and can be used interchangeably to increase the aesthetic effects of other objects such as in decorating gift boxes, ornamenting trees, ornamenting floral arrangements, home decor, arts and crafting, and the like or similar. The decorative ornaments are durable, cost effective, and give the end user options of use due to its reusable and multipurpose functions.

The direction and methods for wrapping, affixing, and/or bonding the decorative material varies with the dimensions of the decorative material. Thinly stranded decorative material may be wrapped and secured in a spiral coil around the top and mid portions of the engaging member wherein thicker decorative material may be wrapped in a planar coil or laid strait and secured over the top portions of the engaging member. The ends of the decorative material is camouflaged and secured to a portion of the engaging member. Color variations also aid in the overall effects of the reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments. Especially wherein decorative material and or components are selected from but not limiting to at least one illuminating element, material, or component with light reflecting results established by natural or man-made forms synthetic or otherwise such as but not limiting to: paints, sprays, powders, coatings, colorings, and the like or similar, and/or otherwise to give an elegant, glamorous, iridescent, opalescent, phosphorescent, fluorescent, nacreous; shimmering, luminous, glittering, sparkling, dazzling, gleaming, glowing, lustrous, scintillating; kaleidoscopic, rainbow-colored, multicolored, glistering, coruscating, effulgent, transparent, tipped, three-dimensional, metallic, coated effect, and/or the like or similar.

Other objects, features and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following detailed description and the appended claims, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part of the specification, wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding parts of the several views.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate presently preferred embodiments of the invention and together with the detailed description serve to explain principles of embodiments:

FIG. 1 shows the method for making reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments with example decorative material, example optional steps, and example embodiments.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing example core bases for possible material structure of decorative material.

FIG. 3 is a compiled view of some attachments for both decorative material and preferred embodiments.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a preferred embodiment of a reusable multipurpose decorative ornament in examples of use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS AND PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Before explaining in detail the present invention, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings, since the invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description, and not limitation. The invention consists of certain novel features and a combination of parts hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It being understood that various changes in the details may be made without departing from the spirit, or sacrificing any of the advantages of the present invention, preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings herein:

Referring to FIG. 1 which shows a preferred method for making a reusable multipurpose decorative ornament as illustrated in FIG. 1 sections A, B, and C with example decorative material as seen in FIG. 1A, The step by step process for making the reusable multipurpose decorative ornament as illustrated in FIG. 1B, and examples of finished preferred embodiments as illustrated in FIG. 1C which denotes examples of some engaging members. FIG. 1A-10, FIG. 1A-12, FIG. 1A-14, FIG. 1A-16, FIG. 1A-18, FIG. 1A-20, FIG. 1A-22, FIG. 1A-24, FIG. 1A-26, FIG. 1A-28, FIG. 1A-30, FIG. 1A-32, FIG. 1A-34, FIG. 1A-36, FIG. 1A-38, FIG. 1A-40, and FIG. 1A-42 are sample parts of the type of decorative material used to make reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments.

Referring to FIG. 2 In common the decorative material as demonstrated in FIG. 1A has a center and/or cord that connect outer parts. This illustrated in an exploded view in FIG. 2. The center and/or cord of the decorative material is traditionally in the form of string, strip, and/or strand; however, center and/or cord parts of the decorative material may also be roped as demonstrated in FIGS. 2-14,16,18, and 22, twined as demonstrated in FIGS. 2-10,12,34,36, and 38, Webbed as demonstrated in FIGS. 2-80 and 82, and/or strand, threaded, chained, bored, solid, and/or the like or similar. It may also include additional parts, pieces, attachments, and/or components as seen in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 shows the results of FIG. 1 on display for example of multipurpose use.

Explanation of preferred decorative material as illustrated in FIG. 1A and their connection to certain characteristics as demonstrated in their exploded center and/or cord view in FIG. 2:

FIG. 1A-10 illustrates elongated strands draped over a cord seen in FIG. 1A-12 that has been pre-treated with an adhesive binder to cause the strands to adhere to the cord and create a continuous layer over the length of the cord. This decorative material and the like are preferred for the assembly of reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments when a preferred embodiment requires length. FIG. 1A-14, FIG. 1A-16, FIG. 1A-18, FIG. 1A-22 shows decorative material made by way of automatically feeding a sheet material under a cutter, shredding the longitudinal marginal portions of said sheet material as represented in FIG. 1A-14 and FIG. 1A-18 whereby a central longitudinal portion thereof is left uncut as represented in FIG. 1A-22, feeding binding cords as seen in FIG. 1A-16 above and below said sheet material, and twisting said binding cords together to confine said central uncut portion there between. This type of decorative material and the like is preferred when the desired decorative results require a material having more body. The decorative material invented prior to this decorative material by way of feeding into a twisting machine of one or more supporting cords or other flexible elements and one or more tinsel strands or threads which are wound or braided together with the supporting cord and the like is preferred when decorative results require a material thin, fragile, or less bulky. FIG. 1A-20 and FIG. 1A-24 represents decorative material produced by providing plural strips, each including one or more plies of web (an example of a web is illustrated in an exploded view in FIGS. 2-80 and 82) with each web ply having two laterally spaced arrays of longitudinally spaced lateral slits defining arrays of lateral slats joined at the their inner and outer ends. Each strip is twisted with one or more associated support filaments in a predetermined direction to form adjacent helical coils. Plural ones of the twisted strands are then twisted together in the opposite direction to produce an elongated cord/rope which includes adjacent spiral bands all turning in a first direction about the longitudinal axis, with each band including a plurality of generally tubular sections arranged side-by-side, with each section forming a segment of a spiral turning in an opposite direction relative to the axis. This type of decorative material and the like or similar in structure is used when desired results require multiple features, definition, mesh, or cord like appearance with a hollow base such as that illustrated in FIG. 3-96 and FIG. 3-98. FIG. 1A-26 and FIG. 1A-28 illustrates a decorative material constructed from a cut film web having a center web portion with widely spaced transversely cut sections forming loops upon longitudinal folding of the web. This type of decorative material, and the like, or similar, is used when desired results require loops, bows, and/or material with varying decorative appearance. FIG. 1A-30 and FIG. 1A-32 represents decorative material with a roped, cord, and/or twisted like appearance over the top constructed to have a roped/cord center as illustrated in FIG. 2-16 and FIG. 2-18. This type of decorative material is used when desired decorative results require more definition in appearance of shape such as with forming letters or other structural art. FIG. 1A-34, FIG. 1A-36, and FIG. 1A-38 represents the traditional decorative material used to decorate Christmas trees which is often suspended from ceilings, attached to walls, and/or used as decorations in connection with other objects and structures wherein the decorative material usually consists of a twined center/cord securing tinsel like strands consisting features and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light as illustrated in exploded view in FIGS. 2-10,12,34,36, and 38. This type of decorative material is used when desired decorative results require a more pleasing, decorative effect. For the purpose of example, this is the preferred decorative material used in FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C that results to the finished reusable multipurpose decorative ornament illustrated in FIG. 4. FIG. 1A-40 and FIG. 1A-42 represents decorative material usually made with polyester or nylon pile and lengths of wire, called the center/core/cord, twisted together trapping short lengths of fiber between them, called the pile also referred to as “chenille stems.” This type of decorative material is used when desired decorative results require smaller scaled decorative material.

Referring to FIG. 3:

As stated above, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and arrangement of parts illustrated in the accompanying drawings, since the invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or carried out in various ways. For example, FIG. 3 is a compilation view of attachments and additions that are preferred for producing reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments. The attachments and/or additional components, or structures, may be included in the decorative material demonstrated in FIG. 1A and/or be added during manufacturing which is demonstrated in an optional step in FIG. 1B-50 and FIG. 1B-52 which can also be viewed in the compiled view in FIG. 3-50 and FIG. 3-52 and is demonstrated as a part of the finished reusable multipurpose decorative ornament seen in FIG. 4. Referring back to FIG. 3, the number 10 represents longer length strands as seen in F1A and/or the like or similar. FIG. 3-28 represents loops, bows, and/or the like or similar as also demonstrated in FIG. 1A. FIGS. 3-34, 36, and 38 are seen in FIG. 1A and is the example preferred embodiment for demonstration and is also included in FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C, FIG. 2, and FIG. 4. FIG. 3-34 represents strips of material. FIG. 3-36 represents the twined center/cord as stated above which in other preferred embodiments may be roped, webbed, chained, bored tubbing, threaded, solid tubbing, a strand, and/or the like or similar. For the purpose of demonstration FIG. 3-36 can also be viewed in FIG. 1-A, 1B, and the exploded view in FIG. 2. FIG. 3-38 represents decorative material with a more pleasing effect such as having relative extent and properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light such as in the traditional tinsel-like decorative material commonly used to adorn Christmas trees, which is the chosen decorative means from FIG. 1A that is later used to illustrate methods in FIG. 1B, resulting in the finished product as seen in FIG. 1C, and put to use in FIG. 4. FIG. 3-50 represents decorative material or additions containing relative extent in a variety of shapes such as the star found in the optional step of FIG. 1B and also viewed in the showcased results of FIG. 4 and/or the like or similar. FIG. 3-52 also demonstrated in FIG. 1-B and FIG. 4 represents decorative material consisting of three-dimensional features, hologram, and/or the like or similar, or additions of three-dimensional features, hologram, and/or the like or similar. FIG. 3-84 represents the use of decorative material consisting of fresh and/or synthetic flowers and/or the like or similar as also shown in FIG. 4-84, or additions of fresh and/or synthetic flowers and/or the like or similar as also shown in FIG. 4-84. FIG. 3-86 represents the tips of the decorative material which may come in a variety of shapes, colors, and forms to include that shown in the coated tip in FIG. 3-86a and the bent tip shown in FIG. 3-86b. FIG. 3-88 represents decorative material consisting of beads and/or the like or similar, or additions of beads and/or the like or similar. FIG. 3-90 represents decorative material consisting of components with effects such as lights and/or the like or similar, or the addition of components with effects such as lights and/or the like or similar. FIG. 3-92 represents decorative material with additions such as coiled ribbon and/or the like or similar, or additions to decorative material with additions such as coiled ribbon and/or the like or similar. FIG. 3-94 represents decorative material that exhibits properties, features, and/or components resulting in a physical phenomenon produced by a motion or electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects and/or the like or similar such as in magnetism, or additions to decorative material resulting in a physical phenomenon produced by a motion or electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects and/or the like or similar such as magnets. FIG. 3-96 represents decorative material with a hollowed out or bored center such as mesh rope/cord and/or the like or similar, or additions of decorative material with a hollowed out or bored center as briefly mentioned above in explanation of FIG. 1A-20, and 24. FIG. 3-98 represents decorative material consisting of a rope/cord like material or appearance and/or the like or similar, or rope/cord like additions to decorative material such as that shown in FIG. 1A-20, 24, 30, and 32.

Referring to FIG. 1B:

Methods for Making Reusable Multipurpose Decorative Ornaments

After preferred decorative material as noted in the above descriptions of FIG. 1A, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 is chosen from the amount of preferred varieties, the process for making a reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments begins. This process for the purpose of example in the illustrated drawings can be seen in FIG. 1B, resulting in FIG. 1C, and is displayed in FIG. 4. FIG. 1B-34, FIG. 1B-36, and FIG. 1B-38 as noted above is an example of preferred decorative material. Form and definition of desired shape of the decorative material is established into preferred appearance. For the purpose of the illustrated embodiment, the preferred appearance is established by methods of coiling the decorative material in a circular pattern. The direction and methods for wrapping, affixing, and/or bonding the decorative material varies with the dimensions of the decorative material. Thinly stranded decorative material may be wrapped and secured in a spiral coil around the top and mid portions of the engaging member; wherein thicker decorative material may be wrapped in a planar coil or laid strait and secured over the top portions of the engaging member. The ends of the decorative material are camouflaged. In FIG. 1B the number 48 represents means for securing components together. FIG. 1B-44 and 46 illustrates an optional base and/or cover when necessary for certain embodiments. The base as shown in FIG. 1B-44 is optional and may only be used for the purpose of manufacturing wherein it helps to hold the shape secured to it by that noted in 1B-48. 1B-46 is optional and varying in that it pertains to the shape, material, and cover which requires adjustments based on preferred embodiment. Another optional step may follow after the decorative material has been arranged and secured in its preferred position. This optional step is demonstrated in FIG. 1B-50 and FIG. 1B-52 which as noted in above descriptions of FIG. 3, FIG. 3-50 represents decorative material or additions containing relative extent in a variety of shapes such as the star found in the optional step of FIG. 1B and also viewed in the showcased results of FIG. 4. FIG. 3-52 also demonstrated in FIG. 1-B and FIG. 4 represents decorative material consisting of three-dimensional features, hologram, and/or the like or similar, or additions of three-dimensional features, hologram, and/or the like or similar. Wherein additions are placed, FIG. 1B-34, 36, 38, 44, and 46 result in a whole. Additional additions may also be made in this step such as the means and materials to aid in product interchangeability in certain preferred embodiments. The optional card and/or cover, and/or the like or similar as seen for example in FIG. 1B-34, 36, 38, 44, and 46 is then secured to an engaging member as illustrated in the drawings. FIG. 1B-58 and 1B-60 represents the top portions of an engaging member. FIG. 1B-58 represents the engaging member which varies based on preferred embodiment. FIG. 1B-60 represents the shape of an engaging member which varies based on preferred embodiment. For the purpose of demonstration, the chosen engaging member in the illustration is circular in appearance with a flexible part represented by FIG. 1B-54 and a stem part which is represented by FIG. 1B-56. In this embodiment, it is the working relationship between FIG. 1B-54, 1B-56, 1B-62, and 1B-64 that results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium when force is exerted. FIG. 1B-34, 36, 38, 44, 46, and 58 results to the image seen in the next illustration where FIG. 1B-34, 38, 50, 52, 54, 56, and 64 show a completed decorative ornament in open position, 1C shows the backside of the reusable multipurpose decorative ornament in closed position, and FIG. 4 shows the front side of the reusable multipurpose decorative ornament closed engaged to an article to increase aesthetic appeal. Certain embodiments that require cleanup have an additional optional step. The cleanup phase of product development is demonstrated in the drawing by flipping over 1B-34, 38, 50, 52, 54, 56, and 64. FIG. 1B-34, 38, 54, 56, 62, 64, and 72 represents the backside of a reusable multipurpose decorative ornament before cleanup. In the demonstration, decorative material from the front side is unappealingly going over into the backside. Like or similar to the card and/or covering added in the optional step noted above, and/or methods, a backing may be added. The backing is designed to fit in place over FIG. 1B-62, which in this illustration represents the component that locks the stem in place when the reusable multipurpose decorative ornament is closed. FIG. 1B-66, 68, and 70 represents the chosen backing for example of this embodiment. FIG. 1B-66 is optional and may only be used for the purpose of manufacturing wherein it helps to improve quality when secured to an engaging member. 1B-70 represents adjustments and additions that may be added to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or result. In the embodiment illustrated, its purpose is to lay flat over FIG. 1B-62 and is secured using the means of FIG. 1B-48. FIG. 1B-68 is optional and varying in that it pertains to the shape, material, and cover which requires adjustments based on preferred embodiment. Additional optional steps may follow like and/or similar to the steps following the card/covering. The results are then arranged in a variety of packaging solutions such as kits, bags, jars, boxes, placed on a card, and/or the like or similar and inevitably sold. This completes the methods for making and packaging reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments.

Referring to FIG. 1C

Results of Methods and Examples of Certain Preferred Embodiments

FIG. 1C
34, 38, 54, 56, 62, 66, 68, and 70 collectively represent the reusable multipurpose decorative ornament manufactured in FIG. 1B. In FIG. 1C the engaging member is shown in its closed position, whereas throughout the process in 1B was shown in its open position. The impact of the open and closed position may result in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium. The user can position articles in place before impact and secure articles in place upon impact as shown in FIG. 4. The vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium upon impact in certain embodiments notifies the user articles are secured. FIG. 1C-72 represents the process and methods as described above resulting to a reusable multipurpose decorative ornament comprising an engaging member wherein the engaging member results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium when force is exerted to transition the engaging member from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into a different form fastening the engaging member in place, and/or the like or similar. FIG. 1C-74 represents the process and methods as described above resulting to an engaging member wherein the engaging member in certain embodiments has a surface that fits into place with a pressing motion resulting in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium as the engaging member fastens in place when moved along a surface and/or slid into place, and/or the like or similar. FIG. 1C-76 represents the process and methods as described above resulting to an engaging member wherein the engaging member results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium with the aid of a clasp and in certain preferred embodiments opens when two or more pieces on either side are pressed together. FIG. 1C-78 represents the process and methods as described above resulting to an engaging member wherein the engaging member results in a vibration that propagates a wave of pressure through a medium when one lip on a pair of interlocking discs fits into a groove on the top of the other, holding them until a certain amount of force is applied, and/or the like or similar, such as a button. In certain preferred embodiments a physical phenomenon produced by a motion or electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects and/or the like or similar, may constitute an engaging member.

Referring to FIG. 4

The Use of Reusable Multipurpose Decorative Ornaments

FIG. 4 of the drawings shows a finished reusable multipurpose decorative ornament in use. It should be noted that there are additional uses for the reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments than that shown in the illustration, such as ornamenting Christmas trees, decorating events, accessorizing weddings, home decor, arts & crafting, and/or the like or similar. The illustration shows a finished reusable multipurpose decorative ornament having shredded components represented by FIG. 4-34, with properties that produce different sensations on the eye based on the reflection or emittance of light represented by FIG. 4-38, and three dimensional features represented by FIG. 4-52. As described above in FIG. 3-50 the number 50 represents decorative material or additions containing relative extent in a variety of shapes such as the star found in the optional step of FIG. 1B and also viewed in the showcased results of FIG. The number 52 as described above in FIG. 3-52 also demonstrated in FIG. 1-B and FIG. 4 represents decorative material consisting of three-dimensional features, hologram, and/or the like or similar, or additions of three-dimensional features, hologram, and/or the like or similar. To provide an example of the decorative ornaments reusable multipurpose use, a woman holds a bouquet of flowers shown as FIGS. 4-34, 38, 50, 52, and 84. She is also wearing the same decorative ornament in her hair as shown in FIGS. 4-34, 38, 50, 52, and 100. She liked the aesthetic appeal so much she decided to fasten a reusable multipurpose decorative ornament onto her blouse as shown in FIGS. 4-34, 38, 50, 52, and 102. She's looking down at the reusable multipurpose decorative ornament secured to the bouquet of flowers wondering if she should change the star to another shape and plans to do so using the reusable multipurpose decorative ornaments interchangeable features.