U.S. patent application number 10/342363 was filed with the patent office on 2004-07-15 for molded paper decoration item.
Invention is credited to Yu, Cheng Hung.
Application Number | 20040137170 10/342363 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32711689 |
Filed Date | 2004-07-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040137170 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Yu, Cheng Hung |
July 15, 2004 |
Molded paper decoration item
Abstract
An environmental compliance molded paper suspension item made of
pulp for decoration purpose is comprised of two hollow halves with
each made using the hot press method and one or multiple sheet of
lining paper; a half stud being provided at the top of the hollow
half to be adapted with a cord for suspension purpose once both
hollow halves are stick to each other with the lining in the
middle.
Inventors: |
Yu, Cheng Hung; (Taipei,
TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BACON & THOMAS, PLLC
625 SLATERS LANE
FOURTH FLOOR
ALEXANDRIA
VA
22314
|
Family ID: |
32711689 |
Appl. No.: |
10/342363 |
Filed: |
January 15, 2003 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
428/11 ; 428/12;
428/13; 428/14; 428/542.2 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B44C 5/00 20130101; A47G
33/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
428/011 ;
428/012; 428/013; 428/014; 428/542.2 |
International
Class: |
A47G 033/02 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A molded paper decoration item is comprised of two hollow halves
and one or multiple sheets of lining paper characterized by that:
the hollow half being molded using pulp and left dried; the lining
paper being sandwiched between two hollow halves to adhere, support
and reinforce both hollow halves; either the lining paper or the
cut of the hollow half being applied with adhesive to stick both
hollow halves into a spherical item with the lining paper in the
middle; and the surface of the item being further treated to become
a hollow paper decoration item for suspension.
2. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1, wherein,
the hollow half of the item is made as an asteroid, spheroid or any
other style.
3. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
wherein, a half stud is provided at the top of the hollow half of
the item to form a complete stud for suspension purpose when both
hollow halves are stick to each other.
4. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
wherein, the lining paper may be in the form identical to that of
the cut of the hollow half of the item to be adhered to both cuts
of two hollow halves of the item.
5. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
wherein, two sheets of lining paper are used with each adhered to
the cut of the hollow half of the item before both hollow halves of
the item are stick to each other.
6. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
wherein, two sheets of lining paper are used with having an opening
in a shape matching that of the cut of the hollow half of the item;
and an edge is protruding from the circumference of the opening to
be adhered to the inner wall to the peripheral of the hollow half
of the item before both sheets of lining paper are stick to each
other to join both hollow halves of the item.
7. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
wherein, the lining paper is made in a shape of a clamp ring and
multiple cuts are provided respectively on the surface of a lining
to facilitate adhesion the lining paper to the inner wall to the
peripheral of the respective cut of both hollow halves of the
item.
8. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
wherein, the clamp ring shape lining paper is punched into multiple
teeth alternatively folded in opposite direction facing respective
hollow half of the item to be adhered to the inner wall to the
peripheral of the cut of each hollow half of the item.
9. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
wherein, the surface of the spherical item joined by two hollow
halves is painted, coated, stick with a pattern or adapted with
other decoration item.
10. A molded paper decoration item as claimed in claim 1 or 2,
wherein, an electronic music device or a light emission device is
built in the spherical decoration item.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] (a) Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention is related to a molded paper
decoration item, and more particularly, to a suspension item made
of paper for decoration purpose that is environmental
compliance.
[0003] (b) Description of the Prior Art
[0004] Suspension items are almost a must in occasions of Xmas day
or other holidays, or having a party to help create the happy
atmosphere. Particularly, on the Xmas day, various types of
decorations are suspension on an Xmas tree to display an amicable
air either indoors or outdoors. Whereas, suspension decoration
items for these occasions require being lightweight and versatile
in style, Xmas suspension decoration items, among others, are
generally made of plastic materials by using the blow molding
process, or made of polystyrene by using the injection molding
process. However, plastic decoration items for being very stubborn
to get disintegrated, present negative impacts upon the environment
and additional costs in waste treatment. These problems can be
eliminated should paper materials with higher environmental
benefits be used instead of the plastic materials.
[0005] But paper materials are not suitable for the blow or
injection molding process. With the injection molding process, the
hollow decoration item gets too heavy (unlikely the polystyrene
materials used in the injection molding process) to prevent it from
being suspension. It also consumes too excessive pulps to meet
environmental purpose.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The primary purpose of the present invention is to provide a
molded suspension item for decoration purpose that is
environmental. To achieve the purpose, paper is used instead of
plastics and the item is comprised of two hollow halves, adhered
with lining paper.
[0007] Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a
molded suspension item for decoration purpose. Wherein, each hollow
half is provided with at its top a half stud, which when joined
with another stud from the other hollow half of the item to allow
the item to be suspended.
[0008] Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a
molded suspension item for decoration purpose. Wherein, both hollow
halves can be of any shape, e.g., an asteroid, semi-spheroid, as
long as both hollow halves are made in symmetric.
[0009] Another purpose of the present invention is to provide a
molded suspension item for decoration purpose. Wherein, one or more
than one lining paper in sheet or clamp ring shape is used to
adhere both hollow halves of the item.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of
the present invention comprised of two hollow halves.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a finished product of the
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment of
the present invention containing a sheet of lining paper.
[0013] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment of
the present invention containing two sheets of lining paper.
[0014] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of another preferred embodiment
of the present invention containing two sheets of lining paper.
[0015] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment
of the present invention containing two sheets of lining paper.
[0016] FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment of
the present invention containing two rings of lining paper.
[0017] FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing adherence of the lining
paper in the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 9 is a schematic view of another type of lining paper
used in the preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing another type of lining
paper is adhered to the preferred embodiment of the present
invention.
[0020] FIG. 11 is a schematic view showing a preferred embodiment
of the present invention in the style of an asteroid.
[0021] FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a preferred embodiment
of the present invention in another style.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0022] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, a preferred embodiment of
the present invention is essentially comprised of two symmetric
hollow halves 1 of an item and one or more than one lining paper 2.
Wherein, pulp is hot pressed in conjunction with the mold at a
temperature of 100.degree. C. or higher and dried into a hollow
molded half in a style of a spheroid, asteroid (as illustrated in
FIG. 11), or any other styles (as illustrated in FIG. 12) provided
in a proper thickness. A hollow half stud 11 is provided at the top
of the hollow half 1 of the item so to form a complete hollow stud
12 to be tied with, inserted with, or put through a cord 3 for
suspending the item when both hollow halves 1 are joined
together.
[0023] The lining paper 2 is sandwiched between two hollow halves 1
to adhere, support and reinforce both hollow halves 1. In the
preferred embodiment, the lining paper 2 relates to a sheet of
paper with an opening provided at the center as illustrated in FIG.
3.
[0024] Either on both sides of the surface of the lining paper 2 or
on the cut of each hollow half 1 is applied with adhesive for both
hollow halves 1 to be bound in a spherical item. Once the hollow
stud 12 is formed, it can be tied with, inserted with, or put
through the cord 3 for suspending the spherical decoration item as
illustrated in FIG. 2. The surface of the spherical item can be
painted, coated, or stick with a pattern or attached with an
additional decoration items 4 as illustrated in FIG. 2, or an
electronic music device or a light emission device 5 can be built
in side the spherical item as illustrated in FIG. 1 to make it a
perfect decoration item for the occasion of Xmas.
[0025] Whereas the present invention is made of two hollow halves 1
adhered to each other with a lining paper 2, it can be easily
produced into two hollow halves 1 by hot press with the mold
containing pulp to overcome the problem that pulp is not a proper
material to be used in blow molding process. The present invention
is entirely made of paper to achieve the purpose of environmental
purpose much better than the conventional decoration items made of
polystyrene or other plastic materials.
[0026] Two sheets of lining paper 2 may be used to respectively
adhered to the cut of each hollow half 1 before sticking both
hollow halves 1 to each other as illustrated in FIG. 4. Or,
alternatively, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, the lining paper 2
may have provided at its center an opening 21 to match the cut of
the hollow half 1 and a protruding edge 22 is provided on the
circumference of the opening 21 so to adhere to the inner wall to
the peripheral of the cut of the hollow half 1 before sticking two
hollow halves 1 into one spherical item and cutting off the
excessive part of the lining paper 2 surrounding the seam where
both hollow halves 1 meet.
[0027] Now referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the lining paper 2 may be
made in the form of a clamp ring in relation to the form of the cut
of the hollow half 1; and multiple cuts 23 are provided on the
surface of the lining paper 2 to form multiple adhesion parts 24 to
facilitate adhering the lining paper 2 to the inner wall to the
peripheral of the cut of the hollow half 1 when both hollow halves
1 are stick to each other into one spherical item. Furthermore, as
illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10, the lining paper 2 may be punched
into a multiple teeth 25 and alternatively folded into opposite
direction to be respectively adhered to the cuts of both hollow
halves 1 to become a spherical item. It is to be noted that the
shape of the lining paper 2 may vary as applicable.
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