Donald R Root

US Patent:

61740721, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Dec 17, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/466331

Inventors:

Donald D. Root - Arvada CO

International Classification:

F21S 900

US Classification:

362190

Abstract:

An illuminated ornamental apparatus for decorating gift packages or other objects consisting of a bow that has an LED integrated within it. The LED is powered by a small battery encased in a housing, forming an LED assembly. A switch to turn the LED on and off is located on the outside of the housing in a manner to allow the LED to be switched on just prior to presentation of the gift package. The best results are achieved when the bow is made using either translucent (semi-opaque) or reflective (metallic) polypropylene ribbon materials of various colors, sizes, or configurations to create a multitude of unique and distinctive bows. The LED assembly may be integrated into the bow in several different ways. In one embodiment the housing is located below the bow. A small hole in the bottom of the bow allows the LED to extend up into the mid internal area of the bow, where the light from the LED can reflect or pass through the various loops of bow material as well as through spaces between the loops of bow material.

US Patent:

59195622, Jul 6, 1999

Filed:

Oct 13, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/170857

Inventors:

Donald Root - Seattle WA

Assignee:

GM Nameplate, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

C09J 700
G06K 1118

US Classification:

428343

Abstract:

A repositionable mouse pad (20) for a computer having an input device (30) operatively connected to the computer. The mouse pad includes a tracking surface (22) having upper and lower surfaces (26) and (28). The upper surface being textured for precise tracking of the pointing device. The mouse pad also includes an attachment member (24) bonded on the lower surface of the tracking surface and includes an adhesive (34). The attachment member is bonded to the lower surface of the tracking surface such that the adhesive side faces outwardly away from the tracking surface. The adhesive side is renewable to restore its adhesive strength by cleaning the adhesive side.