US3900638A
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Inflatable christmas tree ornament
Assignee: BATO SALVATORE J DU
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Filing: 1974-05-31
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Granted: 1975-08-19
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Expires: 1994-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A Christmas tree ornament employing a suitably shaped and decorated inflatable hollow body having an orifice with a vertical hollow sleeve secured at one open end to the orifice and extending outward at right angles to an opposite open end. An elongated flexible member is secured at one end to the opposite open end and at the other end is secured to a plug adapted for sealing engagement with the sleeve. The member defines a loop when the plug is in place in the sleeve. Means detachably secures a tree branch engaging hook to the loop.
Inventors
- 👤 Bato Salvatore J Du
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:45
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G33/00; A47G33/04; A47G33/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT COMPRISING: A SUITABLY SHAPED AND DECORATED INFLATABLE HOLLOW BODY HAVING AN ORIFICE: A VERTICAL HOLLOW SLEEVE OPEN AT BOTH ENDS ONE END OF THE SLEEVE BEING SECURED TO THE ORIFICE, THE SLEEVE EXTENDING OUT OF THE BODY: A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED MEMBER SECURED AT ONE END TO THE OTHER END OF THE SLEEVE: AND A PLUG ADAPTED FOR REMOVABLE SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER END OF THE SLEEVE AND SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF THE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENT COMPRISING: A SUITABLY SHAPED AND DECORATED INFLATABLE HOLLOW BODY HAVING AN ORIFICE: A VERTICAL HOLLOW SLEEVE OPEN AT BOTH ENDS ONE END OF THE SLEEVE BEING SECURED TO THE ORIFICE, THE SLEEVE EXTENDING OUT OF THE BODY: A FLEXIBLE ELONGATED MEMBER SECURED AT ONE END TO THE OTHER END OF THE SLEEVE: AND A PLUG ADAPTED FOR REMOVABLE SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER END OF THE SLEEVE AND SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF THE MEMBER.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The ornament of claim 1 wherein said member defines a loop when the plug is disposed in the sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The ornament of claim 2 further including a tree branch engaging hook and means detachably securing said hook to said loop.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-18 | 1979-02-17 | 1979-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-18 | 1983-02-17 | 1983-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-18 | 1987-02-17 | 1987-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |