Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Ronald L Carlson

Therese F Steiger

Rebecca M Richmond

Brenda S Klenke

Keri Lauderdale Olson

Carol A Kobza

Stephen E Finken

Timothy Jay Lien

Phu Dang

Edward G Seale

Timothy J Lien

A decoration device may include a backlit panel inside an interior space of an ornament structure. The panel may include a decorative scene that is viewable from outside the ornament structure, and one or more light sources may be substantially aligned with certain elements of the scene (e.g., candles, a fireplace, stars, or the like) so that those elements have the appearance of emitting light that illuminates other portions of the decorative scene.

Decorating with a lighted device

Some embodiments of a decoration apparatus may have an attractive appearance and multi-functional capabilities. The decoration apparatus may include one or more internal light sources that provide lighting effects in combination with decorative elements formed in the structure. In addition to providing internal lighting effects, the decoration apparatus may include a projector device, which is capable of displaying a light pattern on a remote surface, such as a wall or a ceiling.

Ornament with image projector

A universal adapter enables amusement object connectors to be reliably and securely coupled with power cord receptacles of varying sizes. The adapter includes a body providing first and second end sections and conductive contact structure extending between the end sections, as well as one or more cantilevered locking arms. The first end section may be adapted for receiving a base plug of an object providing amusement effects, or may be formed as the base plug itself. The second end section is adapted to be received within the receptacle of a power cord, such that electrical contacts of the base plug and the receptacle may be electrically connected with one another through the conductive contact structure of the adapter. Each locking arm releasably engages with an outer surface of the power cord receptacle to provide a more secure connection between the adapter and the power cord receptacle.

Electrical interconnecting adapter

A multi-purpose ornament assembly is disclosed which includes a plurality of separate interchangeable elements, including a lightweight plastic main body surrounded by a shrink-wrapped decorative film and a pair of upper and lower end caps which frame the main body. In its preferred form the invention includes a spring powered music generator which is enclosed by the main body and the upper end cap. The winding element for the music generator is coupled to the hook or eyelet at the top of the ornament from which the ornament is suspended. Rotary motion of the hook or eyelet relative to the top of the ornament winds the music generator and causes the suspended ornament to thereafter rotate on its vertical axis as the spring motor of the generator unwinds. Alternative embodiments include a musical ornament which serves the additional function of being a gift box for small objects such as jewelry or the like.

Ornament assembly

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Riverside, MO, United States of America

Ronald L Carlson