U.S. patent application number 11/395793 was filed with the patent office on 2007-05-24 for pumpkin decor kit.
This patent application is currently assigned to Emerald Innovations LLC. Invention is credited to Patrick Brown, Trevor Jackson, John Nottingham, John Spirk.
Application Number | 20070114336 11/395793 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37904972 |
Filed Date | 2007-05-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070114336 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Nottingham; John ; et
al. |
May 24, 2007 |
Pumpkin decor kit
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a decor kit that is
utilized to decorate and accessorize pumpkins, other fruits and
vegetables, and other artificial like-shaped objects. The pumpkin
decor kit may comprise a support base that is formed to give the
appearance of a statuette with a supported pumpkin forming part of
the figurine. Further, in some embodiments, the decor kit may
further include a covering to wrap or surround the support base,
and/or accessories to further adorn the statuette.
Inventors: |
Nottingham; John;
(Bratenahl, OH) ; Spirk; John; (Gates Mills,
OH) ; Brown; Patrick; (Mantua, OH) ; Jackson;
Trevor; (Kirtland, OH) |
Correspondence
Address: |
CALFEE HALTER & GRISWOLD, LLP
800 SUPERIOR AVENUE
SUITE 1400
CLEVELAND
OH
44114
US
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Assignee: |
Emerald Innovations LLC
Butler
PA
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Family ID: |
37904972 |
Appl. No.: |
11/395793 |
Filed: |
March 31, 2006 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60721244 |
Sep 28, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
248/27.8 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B44C 5/00 20130101; B44C
3/12 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
248/027.8 |
International
Class: |
A47G 7/00 20060101
A47G007/00 |
Claims
1. A pumpkin decor kit comprising: a support base to sustain a real
or simulated fruit or vegetable in an elevated position, wherein
the support base is composed of substantially planar interlocking
support members, wherein the support base is shaped to provide a
statuette appearance with the elevated real or simulated fruit or
vegetable forming part of the statuette.
2. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 1, wherein the support base is
shaped so that the statuette provides a humanoid, animal, or
vehicle appearance.
3. A pumpkin decor kit comprising: a support base to sustain a real
or simulated fruit or vegetable in an elevated position, wherein
the support base is composed of substantially planar interlocking
support members, and at least one covering to surround the support
base, wherein the support base and covering are shaped to provide a
statuette appearance with the elevated real or simulated fruit or
vegetable forming part of the statuette.
4. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 3, wherein the support members
are formed from one or more of plastic corrugate, sheet metal,
baffled plastic, solid plastic, wood, paper-board, cardboard and
paper.
5. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 3, further comprising a recess in
the top of the support base for receiving the real or simulated
fruit or vegetable.
6. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 3, further comprising at least
one implement extending from the top of the support base for
piercing and securing the real or simulated fruit or vegetable.
7. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 3, wherein the support base and
covering are shaped so that the statuette provides a humanoid,
animal, or vehicle appearance.
8. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 3, further comprising at least
one accessory to further embellish the statuette's theme.
9. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 3, further comprising at least
one of marking pens to personalize the statuette, a manual or
powered blade for carving the pumpkin, and decals or stickers to
embellish the covering and pumpkin.
10. A pumpkin decor kit comprising: a support base structured to
sustain a real or simulated fruit or vegetable in an elevated
position, wherein the support base is comprised of at least one
support member, at least one themed covering to surround the
support base, and a carving template with a theme similar to the
covering for use in carving the real or simulated fruit or
vegetable, wherein the support base and covering are shaped to
provide a statuette appearance with the real or simulated fruit or
vegetable as part of the statuette.
11. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 10, wherein the support base is
composed of substantially planar interlocking support members.
12. The pumpkin decor kit of claim 10, wherein the support base and
covering are shaped so that the statuette provides a humanoid,
animal, or vehicle appearance.
13. A themed statuette comprising: a three dimensional support
base, a real or simulated fruit or vegetable resting atop the three
dimensional support base, wherein the real or simulated fruit or
vegetable forms a humanoid head of the statuette, and a covering to
surround the support base, wherein the combination of the support
base and the covering form a humanoid body of the statuette,
wherein the combination of the support base and the covering
provide the theme of the themed statuette.
14. The themed statuette of claim 13, wherein the three-dimensional
support base is formed from substantially planar interlocking
support members.
15. The themed statuette of claim 13, wherein the fruit, vegetable,
or other like-shaped article is carved or decorated in a theme
consistent with the theme of the statuette.
16. A process for assembling a real or simulated fruit of vegetable
integrating statuette comprising the steps of: interlocking
substantially planar support members to form a three dimensional
support base, placing a real or simulated fruit or vegetable atop
the support base, and wrapping the support base in a covering.
17. The process of claim 16, wherein the fruit, vegetable, or other
like-shaped item is a pumpkin.
Description
PRIORITY CLAIM
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 60/721,244, entitled "Pumpkin Decorating Kit,"
which was filed Sep. 28, 2005. Application No. 60/721,244 is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to craft kits for
making decorative statuettes and displays using pumpkins, squash,
melons, various fruits and vegetables, and other like-shaped
articles composed of various materials. It is known that people
often carve pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns, and/or decorate pumpkins
in various fashions for exhibition as seasonal decor, particularly
around Halloween. People also regularly display faux pumpkins and
jack-o-lanterns made from assorted materials as seasonal
decorations. Thus, it is desired to have novel methods of
decorating and accessorizing pumpkins, squash, melons, various
fruits and vegetables, and other artificial like-shaped items for
use as seasonal decor.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention provides a decor kit for decorating
and accessorizing pumpkins, squash, various fruits and vegetables,
and other artificial like-shaped items composed of various
materials. Therefore, the present invention provides a support base
to sustain a real or simulated fruit or vegetable in an elevated
position, where the support base is composed of substantially
planar interlocking support members and shaped to provide a
statuette appearance with the elevated real or simulated fruit or
vegetable as part of the statuette.
[0004] In addition, the present invention provides a support base
to sustain a real or simulated fruit or vegetable in an elevated
position where the support base is composed of substantially planar
interlocking support members, and a covering to surround the
support base where the support base and covering are shaped to
provide a statuette appearance with the elevated real or simulated
fruit or vegetable as part of the statuette.
[0005] In addition, the present invention provides a support base
to sustain a real or simulated fruit or vegetable in an elevated
position, a covering to surround the support base, and a carving
template for use in carving the real or simulated fruit or
vegetable, where the support base and covering are shaped to
provide a statuette appearance with the elevated real or simulated
fruit or vegetable as part of the statuette.
[0006] In addition, the present invention provides a themed
statuette comprising a support base, a real or simulated fruit or
vegetable resting atop the support base, and a covering surrounding
the support base where the support base and covering are shaped to
provide a statuette appearance with the elevated real or simulated
fruit or vegetable as part of the statuette.
[0007] In addition, the present invention provides a process for
assembling a statuette comprising the steps of interlocking the
planar support members to form a support base, placing a real or
simulated fruit or vegetable atop the support base, and wrapping
the support base in a covering.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 shows a completed statuette made with a decor kit
according to one embodiment the invention.
[0009] FIG. 2 shows the support structure of the embodiment of the
decor kit illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0010] FIG. 3 shows a completed statuette made with the inventive
decor kit according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0011] FIG. 4 shows the support structure with covering and
accessory of the embodiment of the decor kit illustrated in FIG.
3.
[0012] FIG. 5 shows a completed statuette made with the inventive
decor kit according to another embodiment of the invention.
[0013] FIG. 6 shows the support structure with covering and
accessory of the embodiment of the decor kit illustrated in FIG.
5.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0014] The present invention will now be described with occasional
reference to specific embodiments of the invention. This invention
may, however, be embodied in different forms and should not be
construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather,
these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will fully
convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[0015] Except as otherwise specifically defined herein, all terms
used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of
ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The
terminology used in the description of the invention herein is for
describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be
limiting of the invention. As used in the description of the
invention and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an,"
and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise.
[0016] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing
quantities, properties, and so forth as used in the specification
and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances
by the term "about." Accordingly, unless otherwise indicated, the
numerical properties set forth in the following specification and
claims are approximations that may vary depending on the desired
properties sought to be obtained in embodiments of the present
invention. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters
setting forth the broad scope of the invention are approximations,
the numerical values to the extent that such are set forth in the
specific examples are reported as precisely as possible. Any
numerical values, however, inherently contain certain errors
necessarily resulting from error found in their respective
measurements.
[0017] A complete understanding of the invention will be obtained
from the following description when taken in connection with the
accompanying drawing figures wherein like reference characters
identify like parts throughout. For purposes of the description
hereinafter, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left",
"vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "front", "back" and
derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as it is oriented
in the drawing figures. However, it is to be understood that the
invention may assume various alternative variations, except where
expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood
that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached
drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply
exemplary embodiments of the invention. Hence, specific dimensions
and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments
disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting.
[0018] The present invention is directed to a pumpkin decor kit for
general use in decorating and accessorizing pumpkins for enjoyment
and display. However, the present invention is not limited for use
with pumpkins, as the device may be employed to decorate a wide
assortment of fruits, vegetables, and other various like-shaped
articles. Non-limiting examples of pumpkin-alternative
possibilities include squash, melons, faux pumpkins and other
artificial like-shaped items composed of materials such as plastic,
Styrofoam.TM., ceramic, and plaster. Specific examples utilizing
pumpkins, various fruits and vegetables, and/or artificial fruits
and vegetables provided herein are not intended to be limiting.
[0019] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pumpkin decor kit 100 of the
present invention generally includes, among other things, a support
base 102 comprising at least one support member. The support base
102 is desirably fashioned so that when a completed statuette is
made with pumpkin decor kit 100 and a real or simulated pumpkin or
other fruit or vegetable, the statuette assumes a humanoid
appearance with the pumpkin or other natural or simulated fruit or
vegetable simulating the "head" of the humanoid.
[0020] As representative of one embodiment, FIG. 1 illustrates an
assembled pumpkin decor kit 100 with pumpkin in accordance with a
first embodiment of the invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the
associated pumpkin decor kit of the illustrated embodiment of FIG.
1 includes a support base 102 comprising a first support member 104
and a second support member 105 that frictionally interlock. While
the decor kit depicted in FIG. 2 has a support base 102 comprised
of interlocking first support member 104 and second support member
105, alternate embodiments of the present invention may have
support bases comprised of a single support member or may be
comprised of more than two attached support members.
[0021] The support base may comprise a single support member, or
may be composed of more than one attached support members. In some
embodiments with more than one support member, the support members
may be attached to one another by engaging the support members
through the use of interlocking slots or slits, clips, or other
fasteners. The illustrated embodiments of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4 show
the support base 102 of the pumpkin decor kit being comprised of a
first support member 104 and a second support member 105 that
interlock perpendicular to one another through the use of slits 106
to form a friction fit joint 108. However, the first support member
104 and second support member 105 need not interlock perpendicular
to one another, and further, need not interlock with one another at
all. In alternate embodiments, support members may be attached to
one another through the use of adhesive, tape, staples, welds, or
combinations of such.
[0022] The support base 102 of the present invention may be
constructed by the consumer after purchase of the pumpkin decor
kit. The support members 104, 105 may be fashioned from essentially
planar materials, and marketed in a substantially flat packaging
arrangement. Once the substantially planar support members 104, 105
are removed from the packaging, a three dimensional support base
102 may be constructed by the consumer for utilization in the
pumpkin decor kit. This may be done by the consumer interlocking
the essentially planar support members 104, 105 in a perpendicular
fashion once removed from the packaging. However, it should be
apparent to one skilled in the art that the support members 104,
105 need not be essentially planar. Further, it should also be
apparent to one skilled in the art that support base 102 need not
be sold to the consumer with assembly required, and thus may be
sold already constructed in a three dimensional form.
[0023] The support base 102 may be formed from materials that have
sufficient rigidity to support an object such as a pumpkin, a large
vegetable or fruit, or other similar object. In certain
embodiments, the support base may be formed from heavy cardboard or
plastic corrugate. However, it should be apparent to one skilled in
the art that the support base 102 of the present invention is not
limited to the construction of cardboard and plastic corrugate, but
may be formed from various materials. Non-limiting possible
examples include sheet metal, metal wire, solid plastic, baffled
plastic, plastic corrugate, plastic wire, wood, rigid-paper-board,
or combinations of one or more of such materials. In alternate
embodiments, the pumpkin decor kit support base may only require
support of a lighter-weight faux pumpkin, and thus the support base
could also be formed of material that is less rigid, such as
paperboard or light weight metal or plastic wire.
[0024] In the FIG. 1 embodiment of the present invention, the
combination of support base 102 and covering 116 gives a simulated
humanoid appearance when used in conjunction with a pumpkin. In
other embodiments of the invention, the support base itself may
give the desired humanoid appearance when used in conjunction with
a pumpkin or other natural or simulated fruit or vegetable. For
example, the support structure 102 as illustrated in FIG. 2 bears
some resemblance to a humanoid torso and can be used without
covering 116 to generate a humanoid appearance when used in
combination with a pumpkin or other natural or simulated fruit or
vegetable.
[0025] In the decor kit 100 depicted in FIG. 1, the support base
102 and covering 116 give a humanoid statuette appearance by
portraying the appearance of a torso 112 and arm-like appendages
110. In the same way, the support base and associated covering of
the inventive decor kit can be fashioned to portray other humanoid
characteristics. This is illustrated, for example, in FIGS. 3 and
5. In FIG. 3, the support base 102 and covering 216 portray legs
111 of a scarecrow humanoid, while in FIG. 5, a support base 202
and the covering 316 give an appearance of a vehicle containing the
body of a humanoid driver. In the embodiments of FIG. 1, FIG. 3,
and FIG. 5, the pumpkin sitting atop the support base represents
the head of the figure. However, alternate embodiments of the
present invention need not give the statuette appearance of a
humanoid figure, but may give a statuette appearance of many
different forms. Non-limiting possible examples include animals,
fictional characters and creatures, vehicles, and assorted
shapes.
[0026] In some embodiments of the present invention, the support
base's measurements may be in the range of about four inches to six
feet in height, about four inches to six feet in width, and about
four inches to six feet in length. These ranges in measurements
allow the present invention to be employed with fruits, vegetables,
and other various like-shaped articles of various sizes and shapes.
The illustrated embodiments of the present invention depict a
support base with a height of about one foot, a width of about one
foot, and a length of about on foot for application with a five to
fifteen pound pumpkin. However, it should be apparent to one
skilled in the art that the measurements for the support base's
height, width, and length are not limited to the illustrated
embodiments, and may vary depending on the application of the decor
kit.
[0027] In some embodiments of the present invention, the support
base may be flat along the bottom to sit substantially flush on a
flat surface for stability. However, it should be apparent to one
skilled in the art that the pumpkin decor kit need not have a
support base with a substantially flat bottom. Further, the present
invention may also include one or more spikes, barbs, points, or
other implements protruding from the bottom of the support base for
sticking into the ground for additional stability. These optional
spikes or barbs protruding from the bottom of the support base may
be formed from various materials. They may be composed from
extensions of the material used to form the support base, or may be
made from the non-limiting examples of metal or plastic. It should
be apparent to one skilled in the art that the pumpkin decor kit
need not include spikes, barbs, points, or other implements
protruding from the bottom of the support base.
[0028] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the
support base 102 may include a recess 114 to support an object
selected by the user, such as a pumpkin. See FIG. 2. It should be
apparent to those skilled in the art that the optional recess 114
may be formed in a variety of sizes depending on what type of
object is to be supported in the application of the decor kit. In
other embodiments, the pumpkin decor kit may further include one or
more spikes, barbs, points, or other implements protruding from the
top of the support base capable of impaling, piercing, or otherwise
attaching an object selected by the user, such as a pumpkin. In yet
other embodiments, the support base may include the combination of
both a recess and spikes or other implements to secure an object
that is rested on the support base. These implements that may
protrude from the top of the support base should provide additional
prevention of the supported pumpkin from being dislocated from the
support base. The spikes or barbs that may protrude from the top of
the support base may be formed from various materials. They may be
composed from extensions of the material used to form the support
base, or may be formed from the non-limiting examples of metal or
plastic. It should be apparent to one skilled in the art that the
pumpkin decor kit need not include spikes, barbs, points, or other
implements protruding from the bottom of the support base.
[0029] In some embodiments of the present invention not shown, the
pumpkin decor kit may include drawings and writings directly on the
support base. The support base may include these designs to give
the appearance of clothes on the statuette, give the appearance of
a certain identity that the statuette is to resemble, and/or
display messages. The designs on the support base may also be
included to further give the appearance of a humanoid form, an
animal, a vehicle, or a fictional character or creature. Generally,
the possible designs for the support base of the present invention
may deal with Halloween and Autumn themes. Non-limiting specific
examples of possible designs may include designs associated with
ghosts, witches, skeletons, scarecrows, monsters, goblins, and the
like. However, the designs on the support base may also be
associated with themes such as fictional characters, sports,
racing, holidays, birthdays, or special events. Further, it should
be apparent to one skilled in the art that the support base of the
pumpkin decor kit need not include a Halloween, Autumn, or other
special event theme. Additionally, it should be apparent to one
skilled in the art that the support base of the pumpkin decor kit
need not include any drawings, writings, or designs.
[0030] In other embodiments of the present invention not shown, the
pumpkin decor kit may include an unadorned support base, allowing
the user to design the appearance their own personalized statuette.
Additionally, the pumpkin decor kit may additionally include pens,
markers, paint, stickers, and decals to provide the user with the
tools to decorate their statuette. However, it should be apparent
to one skilled in the art that the pumpkin decor kit need not
include tools for designing the figurine.
[0031] In yet other embodiments, as depicted in FIG. 1, the pumpkin
decor kit 100 of the present invention may also include items such
as coverings 116 to wrap the support base 102, and accessories 118
to further ornament the statuette. The coverings may be in the form
of clothing on the statuette, in the form of giving an appearance
of clothing on the statuette, in the form giving an appearance of a
certain identity that the statuette is to resemble, in the form of
a vehicle appearance, and/or in the form of decor for a special
event or occasion. The illustrated embodiments of FIG. 1 and FIG. 3
show fabric coverings 116, 216 to wrap the support base 102. The
illustrated embodiment of FIG. 5 shows a plastic and plastic
corrugate covering 316 to surround and enclose the support base
202. It should apparent to one skilled in the art that the present
invention is not limited to fabric coverings or plastic coverings
as shown in the illustrated embodiments, but the coverings may
consist of various materials. Non-limiting possible examples of
materials that may compose the coverings of the pumpkin decor kit
include fabric, plastic, plastic corrugate, cardboard, foil, metal,
and paper. Further, it should be apparent to one skilled in the art
that the pumpkin decor kit need not include a covering.
[0032] The coverings may be included to further give the appearance
of a humanoid form, an animal, a vehicle, a fictional character or
creature, and/or decor for a special occasion. Generally, as shown
in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the coverings 116, 216 may deal with
Halloween and Autumn themes. Non-limiting specific examples of
possible coverings include coverings associated with the themes of
ghosts, witches, skeletons, scarecrows, monsters, goblins, and the
like. However, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art
that the coverings may also be associated with other assorted
themes such as fictional characters, sports, racing, holidays,
birthdays, or special events. For example, as depicted in FIG. 5,
the covering 316 deals with a racing theme. Further, it should be
apparent to those skilled in the art that the coverings need not
incorporate any particular set theme, but may generally represent a
human figure, an animal, or a vehicle appearance.
[0033] In embodiments of the present invention, the pumpkin decor
kit may include a carving template for assistance in the carving of
a pumpkin face associated with the theme of the particular decor
kit. The inclusion of a particular face template associated with
the particular theme of the decor kit would allow a user to carve a
pumpkin keeping with, and preferably the same as, the theme of the
pumpkin decor kit. For example, the pumpkin decor kit 100 of FIG. 1
could include a template facilitating the carving of a ghost face
on the pumpkin. Similarly, the pumpkin decor kit 200 of FIG. 3
could include a template facilitating the carving of a scarecrow,
and the pumpkin decor kit 300 depicted in FIG. 5 could include a
template facilitating the carving of a race car driver face on the
pumpkin. However, it should be apparent to one skilled in the art
that the pumpkin decor kit of the present invention need not
include a template to carve a particular type of face on a pumpkin
that keeps with the decor kit's particular theme.
[0034] In embodiments not shown, the pumpkin decor kit may include
a unadorned covering, allowing the user to design their own
personalized statuette. The pumpkin decor kit may include pens,
markers, paint, stickers, and decals to provide the user with the
tools to decorate their statuette. In one embodiment as depicted in
FIG. 5, an unadorned covering 316, in conjunction with the support
base 202, could give the appearance of a race car without giving
the appearance of a particular driver's racecar. This embodiment
would allow the user to design the look of the vehicle statuette to
that of their favorite race car, with the supported pumpkin
symbolizing the head of their favorite race car driver. This
embodiment may further include decals 120 to embody the parts of a
racecar, such as wheels, headlights, a windshield, and driver
numbers. However, it should be apparent to one skilled in the art
that the pumpkin decor kit need not include tools for designing the
figurine. Further, it should be apparent to one skilled in the art
that this same user decorating process could be embodied in any of
the various embodiments of the pumpkin decor kit.
[0035] As depicted in FIG. 1, FIG. 3, and FIG. 5 the pumpkin decor
kit of the present invention may include accessories to further
adorn the pumpkin. Non-limiting examples include hats, chains,
brooms, shoes, and other such objects to progress the applicable
theme of the decor kit. For example, the pumpkin decor kit 100 of
FIG. 1 includes a chain accessory 118 to further the theme of a
ghost. Likewise, the pumpkin decor kit 200 of FIG. 3 includes a
bird to sit atop the pumpkin to further the scarecrow theme, and
the pumpkin decor kit 300 of FIG. 5 includes a hat 318 to sit atop
the pumpkin to further the race car theme. It should be apparent to
one skilled in the art that many other accessories could be also be
included with the pumpkin decor kit of the present invention.
[0036] In some embodiments, the pumpkin decor kit may include items
for rendering patterns or decorations on the surface of, or through
all or a portion of, the mounted object, i.e. the pumpkin.
According to such embodiments, stencils or patterns for forming
faces or other renderings on the pumpkin are provided. According to
some embodiments, the decor kits may also include one or more tools
for rendering patterns or decorations, such as manual or powered
blades, pokers, scoops, scrapers and the like for carving and
designing a pumpkin or other fruit or vegetable. According to yet
other embodiments, the kits may contain marking pens, decor items
such as faux gems, ribbons and the like, or straw or yarn for
forming hair. Decor kits may also comprise items for providing
internal lighting, such as battery or electrical powered lighting
fixtures, candles and the like. It should be apparent to those
skilled in the art that decor kits of the present invention may
also include artificial pumpkins or like objects that are ready for
mounting to the support base and may be pre-designed or ready for
design by a user.
[0037] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that while
the foregoing description sets forth in detail preferred
embodiments of the present invention, modifications, additions, and
changes might be made thereto without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention.
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