Granted Patent B1

US 12,727,698 · App. 19/247,641 · Granted Sep 8, 2026

Inventor: Michael Radhs (Eutawville, SC)

A47G33/08F21S4/15A47G2033/0827

Abstract

Claims (206)

1 . A Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree comprising

a superior sheeting panel, an inferior sheeting panel, a fastening device, and a plurality of rigging structures;

wherein the superior sheeting panel attaches to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the fastening device attaches to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the plurality of rigging structures attach to the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel presents indicia that are intended to generate a sentiment of a cylindrical shape of a candy cane when viewed;

wherein the superior sheeting panel presents indicia that are intended to generate a sentiment of a hook of a candy cane when viewed;

wherein the fastening device comprises a plurality of grommet structures, a plurality of elastic cords, and a plurality of hook structures;

wherein each selected elastic cord is deformed as the fastening device is configured to attach to the inferior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein each selected grommet structure form an anchor point the anchors its associated selected hook structure to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the plurality of rigging structures comprises a first rigging structure and a second rigging structure;

wherein the first rigging structure is configured to bind the superior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the second rigging structure is configured to bind the superior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree.

2 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 1

wherein the Christmas-themed decoration is a decorative structure;

wherein the Christmas-themed decoration is configured for use with a stanchion structure;

wherein the Christmas-themed decoration is configured to bind to a trunk of a tree;

wherein the Christmas-themed decoration is configured to display an image from the trunk that is visible from the environment.

3 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 2

wherein the fastening device secures the inferior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the plurality of rigging structures attach the superior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree.

4 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 3

wherein the inferior sheeting panel is a sheeting structure;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel forms the superior structure of the image displayed;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel is an illuminated structure;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel generates an illumination that is visible from the environment;

wherein a textile structure of the inferior sheeting panel allows the inferior sheeting panel to be rolled into a scroll structure for storage;

wherein the form factor of the inferior sheeting panel presents a rectangular shape.

5 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 4

wherein the superior sheeting panel is a sheeting structure;

wherein the superior sheeting panel is an illuminated structure;

wherein the superior sheeting panel generates an illumination that is visible from the environment;

wherein the superior sheeting panel forms a u-shaped structure;

wherein the form factor of the superior sheeting panel presents an illiterate u-shape;

wherein the superior sheeting panel permanently attaches to the inferior sheeting panel.

6 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 5

wherein the fastening device attaches the perimeter edges of the inferior sheeting panel that are parallel to the major axis of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the fastening device binds the inferior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree with a tight fit.

7 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 6

wherein each rigging structure selected from the plurality of rigging structures is a mechanical structure;

wherein each selected rigging structure is a fastening device;

wherein each selected rigging structure attaches to the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein each selected rigging structure binds the superior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree with a tight fit.

8 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 7

wherein the inferior sheeting panel comprises an inferior image and an inferior light string structure;

wherein the inferior image is an image that is formed on the anterior face of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the inferior image forms the balance of the image displayed by the Christmas-themed decoration;

wherein the anterior face of the inferior sheeting panel is the face of the inferior sheeting panel that is configured to be distal from the trunk of the tree;

wherein the posterior face of the inferior sheeting panel is the face of the inferior sheeting panel that is distal from the inferior image;

wherein the posterior face of the inferior sheeting panel is configured to be proximal to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the inferior image presents indicia that are intended to generate the sentiment of the stripes traditionally displayed on a candy cane;

wherein the inferior light string structure is a light string;

wherein the inferior light string structure mounts on the anterior face of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the inferior light string structure is an electric device that converts electric energy into an illumination;

wherein the illumination generated by the inferior light string structure illuminates the inferior image such that the inferior image is visible from the environment during darkness.

9 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 8

wherein the superior sheeting panel comprises a first arm structure, a second arm structure, a superior image, and a superior light string structure;

wherein the first arm structure forms a portion of the u-shaped sheeting structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the first arm structure forms a first arm of the u-shaped structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the first arm structure attaches to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the span of the length of the first arm structure is greater than the span of the length of the second arm structure;

wherein the first arm structure presents indicia that are intended to generate the sentiment that the first arm structure is an extension of the cylinder of the candy cane;

wherein the second arm structure forms a portion of the u-shaped sheeting structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the second arm structure forms a first arm of the u-shaped structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the second arm structure presents indicia that are intended to generate the sentiment that the second arm structure that forms the capture end of the hook structure of the candy cane;

wherein the second arm structure forms the free end of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the superior image is an image that is formed on the anterior face of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the superior image forms a portion of the image displayed by the Christmas-themed decoration;

wherein the anterior face of the superior sheeting panel is the face of the superior sheeting panel that is configured to be distal from the trunk of the tree;

wherein the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel is the face of the superior sheeting panel that is distal from the superior image;

wherein the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel is configured to be proximal to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the superior image presents indicia that are intended to generate the sentiment of the stripes traditionally displayed on a candy cane;

wherein the superior light string structure is a light string;

wherein the superior light string structure mounts on the anterior face of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the superior light string structure is an electric device that converts electric energy into an illumination;

wherein the illumination generated by the superior light string structure illuminates the superior image such that the superior image is visible from the environment during darkness;

wherein the superior light string structure draws electric energy from the inferior light string structure of the inferior sheeting panel.

10 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 9

wherein a seam joins the inferior sheeting panel to the free end of the first arm structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the first arm structure attaches to a perimeter edge of the inferior sheeting panel that is parallel to the minor axis of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the first arm structure attaches to the perimeter edge of the inferior sheeting panel that positions the superior sheeting panel as the superior structure of the Christmas-themed decoration;

wherein the first arm structure attaches to the perimeter edge of the inferior sheeting panel such that the center of the first arm structure aligns with the major axis of the inferior sheeting panel.

11 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 10

wherein the plurality of grommet structures comprises a collection of grommet structures;

wherein the plurality of elastic cords comprises a collection of elastic cords;

wherein the plurality of hook structures comprises a collection of hook structures;

wherein there is a one to one correspondence between the plurality of hook structures and the plurality of grommet structures;

wherein there is a one to one correspondence between the plurality of hook structures and the plurality of elastic cords.

12 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 11 wherein each elastic cord selected from the plurality of elastic cords is an elastic cord;

wherein the fixed end of each elastic cord selected from the plurality of elastic cords attaches to a perimeter edge selected from the group consisting of: a) left side perimeter edge that is parallel to the major axis of the inferior sheeting panel; and, b) right side perimeter edge that is parallel to the major axis of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein each selected elastic cord provides a portion of the tension is configured to secure the inferior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree with a tight fit;

wherein each hook structure selected from the plurality of hook structures is a hook;

wherein each selected hook structure permanently attaches to the free end of its associated elastic cord selected from the plurality of elastic cords;

wherein each selected hook structure detachable secures the free end of the associated selected elastic cord to its associated grommet structure selected from the plurality of grommet structures;

wherein the selected elastic cord deformed as the selected hook structure secures its associated selected elastic cord to its associated selected grommet structure;

wherein the plurality of grommet structures are formed at the perimeter edge of the inferior sheeting panel that was not selected for the plurality of hook structures;

wherein each grommet structure selected from the plurality of grommet structures is a grommet.

13 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 12

wherein the first rigging structure is a rigging;

wherein the first rigging structure is a webbing based structure;

wherein the first rigging structure attaches to the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the second rigging structure is a rigging;

wherein the second rigging structure is a webbing based structure;

wherein the second rigging structure attaches to the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel.

14 . A Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree comprising

a superior sheeting panel, an inferior sheeting panel, a fastening device, and a plurality of rigging structures;

wherein the superior sheeting panel attaches to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the fastening device attaches to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the plurality of rigging structures attach to the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the Christmas-themed decoration is a decorative structure;

wherein the Christmas-themed decoration is configured for use with a tree;

wherein the Christmas-themed decoration is configured to display an image from a trunk of the tree that is visible from the environment;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel presents indicia that are intended to generate a sentiment of a cylindrical shape of a candy cane when viewed;

wherein the superior sheeting panel presents indicia that are intended to generate a sentiment of a hook of a candy cane when viewed;

wherein the fastening device comprises a plurality of grommet structures, a plurality of elastic cords, and a plurality of hook structures;

wherein each selected elastic cord is deformed as the fastening device is configured to attach to the inferior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein each selected grommet structure form an anchor point the anchors its associated selected hook structure to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the plurality of rigging structures comprises a first rigging structure and a second rigging structure;

wherein the first rigging structure is configured to bind the superior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the second rigging structure is configured to bind the superior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree.

15 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 14

wherein the tree forms a stanchion structure to which the Christmas-themed decoration attaches;

wherein the fastening device secures the inferior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the plurality of rigging structures attach the superior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel is a sheeting structure;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel is a textile based structure;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel forms the inferior structure of the image displayed by the Christmas-themed decoration;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel is an illuminated structure;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel generates an illumination that is visible from the environment;

wherein the textile structure of the inferior sheeting panel allows the inferior sheeting panel to be rolled into a scroll structure for storage;

wherein the form factor of the inferior sheeting panel presents a rectangular shape.

16 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 15

wherein the superior sheeting panel is a sheeting structure;

wherein the superior sheeting panel is a textile based structure;

wherein the superior sheeting panel forms the superior structure of the image displayed by the Christmas-themed decoration;

wherein the superior sheeting panel is an illuminated structure;

wherein the superior sheeting panel generates an illumination that is visible from the environment;

wherein the superior sheeting panel forms a u-shaped structure;

wherein the form factor of the superior sheeting panel presents an illiterate u-shape;

wherein the superior sheeting panel permanently attaches to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the fastening device attaches the perimeter edges of the inferior sheeting panel that are parallel to the major axis of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the fastening device is configured to bind the inferior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree with a tight fit.

17 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 16

wherein each rigging structure selected from the plurality of rigging structures is a mechanical structure;

wherein each selected rigging structure is a fastening device;

wherein each selected rigging structure attaches to the posterior face of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein each selected rigging structure is configured to bind the superior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the inferior sheeting panel comprises an inferior image and an inferior light string structure;

wherein the inferior image is an image that is formed on the anterior face of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the inferior image forms the balance of the image displayed by the Christmas-themed decoration;

wherein the anterior face of the inferior sheeting panel is the face of the inferior sheeting panel that is configured to be distal from the trunk of the tree;

wherein the posterior face of the inferior sheeting panel is the face of the inferior sheeting panel that is distal from the inferior image;

wherein the posterior face of the inferior sheeting panel is configured to be proximal to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the inferior image presents indicia that are intended to generate the sentiment of the stripes traditionally displayed on a candy cane;

wherein the inferior light string structure is a light string;

wherein the inferior light string structure mounts on the anterior face of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the inferior light string structure is an electric device that converts electric energy into an illumination;

wherein the illumination generated by the inferior light string structure illuminates the inferior image such that the inferior image is visible from the environment during darkness.

18 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 17

wherein the superior sheeting panel comprises a first arm structure, a second arm structure, a superior image, and a superior light string structure;

wherein the first arm structure forms a portion of the u-shaped sheeting structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the first arm structure forms a first arm of the u-shaped structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the first arm structure attaches to the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the span of the length of the first arm structure is greater than the span of the length of the second arm structure;

wherein the first arm structure presents indicia that are intended to generate the sentiment that the first arm structure is an extension of the cylinder of the candy cane;

wherein the second arm structure forms a portion of the u-shaped sheeting structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the second arm structure forms a first arm of the u-shaped structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the second arm structure presents indicia that are intended to generate the sentiment that the second arm structure that forms the capture end of the hook structure of the candy cane;

wherein the second arm structure forms the free end of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the superior image is an image that is formed on the anterior face of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the superior image forms a portion of the image displayed by the Christmas-themed decoration;

wherein the anterior face of the superior sheeting panel is the face of the superior sheeting panel that is configured to be distal from the trunk of the tree;

wherein the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel is the face of the superior sheeting panel that is distal from the superior image;

wherein the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel is configured to be proximal to the trunk of the tree;

wherein the superior image presents indicia that are intended to generate the sentiment of the stripes traditionally displayed on a candy cane;

wherein the superior light string structure is a light string;

wherein the superior light string structure mounts on the anterior face of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the superior light string structure is an electric device that converts electric energy into an illumination;

wherein the illumination generated by the superior light string structure illuminates the superior image such that the superior image is visible from the environment during darkness;

wherein the superior light string structure draws electric energy from the inferior light string structure of the inferior sheeting panel.

19 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 18

wherein a seam joins the inferior sheeting panel to the free end of the first arm structure of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the first arm structure attaches to a perimeter edge of the inferior sheeting panel that is parallel to the minor axis of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the first arm structure attaches to the perimeter edge of the inferior sheeting panel that positions the superior sheeting panel as the superior structure of the Christmas-themed decoration;

wherein the first arm structure attaches to the perimeter edge of the inferior sheeting panel such that the center of the first arm structure aligns with the major axis of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein the plurality of grommet structures comprises a collection of grommet structures;

wherein the plurality of elastic cords comprises a collection of elastic cords;

wherein the plurality of hook structures comprises a collection of hook structures;

wherein there is a one to one correspondence between the plurality of hook structures and the plurality of grommet structures;

wherein there is a one to one correspondence between the plurality of hook structures and the plurality of elastic cords.

20 . The Christmas-themed decoration for use with a tree according to claim 19

wherein each elastic cord selected from the plurality of elastic cords is an elastic cord;

wherein the fixed end of each elastic cord selected from the plurality of elastic cords attaches to a perimeter edge selected from the group consisting of: a) left side perimeter edge that is parallel to the major axis of the inferior sheeting panel; and, b) right side perimeter edge that is parallel to the major axis of the inferior sheeting panel;

wherein each selected elastic cord provides a portion of the tension that is configured to secure the inferior sheeting panel to the trunk of the tree;

wherein each hook structure selected from the plurality of hook structures is a hook;

wherein each selected hook structure permanently attaches to the free end of its associated elastic cord selected from the plurality of elastic cords;

wherein each selected hook structure detachable secures the free end of the associated selected elastic cord to its associated grommet structure selected from the plurality of grommet structures;

wherein the selected elastic cord deformed as the selected hook structure secures its associated selected elastic cord to its associated selected grommet structure;

wherein the plurality of grommet structures are formed at the perimeter edge of the inferior sheeting panel that was not selected for the plurality of hook structures;

wherein each grommet structure selected from the plurality of grommet structures is a grommet;

wherein the first rigging structure is a rigging;

wherein the first rigging structure is a webbing based structure;

wherein the first rigging structure attaches to the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel;

wherein the second rigging structure is a rigging;

wherein the second rigging structure is a webbing based structure;

wherein the second rigging structure attaches to the posterior face of the superior sheeting panel.

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