Terry S Hermanson

US Patent:

6351904, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

Jun 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/588327

Inventors:

Terry Hermanson - New York NY

Assignee:

Mr. Christmas, Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

G09F 1301

US Classification:

40715, 40559, 428 7

Abstract:

A light string display includes a plurality of lighted picture frames, where each picture frame includes a frame having a rear flange and a front border defining an interior viewing area. Each picture frame also includes a back plate, an electric lamp, a hanger, a stand, and a mount. The back plate is receivable in the flange for holding a display item between the frame and the back plate in the interior viewing area, and the mount is fixable to the back plate for supporting the electric lamp, and for providing electrical connection to the electric lamp. The mount selectively supports the hanger in an extended/exposed position for hanging the frame on an external support structure; the mount also selectively supports the stand in an extended position for supporting the frame in an upright orientation on a support surface. Wiring connects respective mounts of the picture frames in series and electrically connects respective electric lamps of the picture frames to a power source. Each picture frame further optionally includes a transparent plate receivable in a respective flange of a frame between the frame and a respective back plate, for holding a display item between the transparent plate and the back plate in the interior viewing area.

US Patent:

6651364, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Jun 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/883321

Inventors:

Terry Hermanson - New York NY
Meng-Suen Huang - Kowloon, HK

Assignee:

Mr. Christmas Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

G09F 1900

US Classification:

40409, 40411, 446267, 434131

Abstract:

A display globe assembly includes a transparent dome defining a cavity in which a scene is disposed and a base supporting the transparent dome. A shaft is rotatably disposed within the cavity of the dome and is rotated by a driving mechanism. An arm is attached to and projects generally radially from a distal end of the shaft within the cavity and engages an ornament disposed on exterior surface of the dome to move it thereon.

US Patent:

6783356, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Nov 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/287621

Inventors:

Terry Hermanson - New York NY

Assignee:

Mr. Christmas Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

F21V 3500

US Classification:

431126, 431291, 362 35, 362177, 362806, 40441, 446210

Abstract:

A candle structure comprises a fan, wherein the heated air generated by a candle may propel the fan. The candle is housed in a container having a bottom wall and a side wall. The side wall is formed with vents located above the candle so that adequate air needed to permit the candle to combust can be drawn through the vent, thereby to enhance propulsion of the fan. The fan serves to impart a new functional and aesthetically pleasing characteristic to the basic candle structure by distributing the heat and the scent generated by the candle, while concurrently rotating decorative elements.

US Patent:

6862824, Mar 8, 2005

Filed:

Dec 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/327183

Inventors:

Terry Hermanson - New York NY, US
Huang Meng-Suen - Kowloon, HK

Assignee:

Mr. Christmas Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

G09F019/12

US Classification:

40427, 40414, 40431, 40442, 40906, 40455

Abstract:

An ornamental display assembly includes a display container having an opening at a first end. A closure member is provided and is movable between an open position, wherein the opening is unobstructed by the closure member, and a closed position, wherein the opening is blocked by the closure member. A decorative sculpture is displayed inside the container. An electronic apparatus is disposed in the container in operable communication with the closure member, such that when the closure member is in the open position the electronic apparatus is activated, and when the closure member is in the closed position the electronic apparatus is deactivated. The electronic apparatus is a music box, a lighting display, an electric motor, or any combination thereof. The ornamental display assembly further includes a magnetically operated switch for activation of the electronic apparatus, and a magnet located in the closure member. When the closure member is in the closed position, the magnet causes the switch to be in the open state and no electric is conducted through the switch.

US Patent:

7250565, Jul 31, 2007

Filed:

Jun 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/156624

Inventors:

Terry Hermanson - New York NY, US
Huang Meng-Suen - Hong Kong, HK

Assignee:

Mr. Christmas Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

G10F 1/06

US Classification:

84 941

Abstract:

An automated musical instrument includes at least one tine, circuitry, a switch, and a trigger. The tine produces a first audible sound when vibrated. The circuitry produces a second audible sound when activated. The switch is connected to the circuitry and is operable when actuated to activate the circuitry. The trigger is selectably operable substantially simultaneously (a) to vibrate the tine to produce the first audible sound and (b) to actuate the switch in turn to activate the circuitry to produce the second audible sound.

US Patent:

D566382, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Oct 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/267574

Inventors:

Terry Hermanson - New York NY, US
George Raustiala - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Mr. Christmas Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

0303

US Classification:

D 3 10

US Patent:

D568040, May 6, 2008

Filed:

Oct 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

29/267573

Inventors:

Terry Hermanson - New York NY, US
George Raustiala - New York NY, US

Assignee:

Mr. Christmas Incorporated - New York NY

International Classification:

0303

US Classification:

D 3 10

US Patent:

7416308, Aug 26, 2008

Filed:

Feb 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/058261

Inventors:

Terry Hermanson - New York NY, US
Huang Meng-Suen - Hong Kong, CN

Assignee:

Mr. Christmas Inc. - New York NY

International Classification:

G03B 21/28

US Classification:

353 98, 353 51, 353110, 353119

Abstract:

A projector includes a support structure, which supports a light source and an image medium. The image medium is arranged such that light from the light source passes through one or more images carried by the image medium, thereby projecting intermediate images. An image dispersion element, having a plurality of reflective surfaces, is mounted in fixed position in the path of the intermediate images, to simultaneously redirect the intermediate images in a plurality of different directions from the projector to create a plurality of final images. An image medium driver drives the image medium relative to the light source. As an image carried on the image medium moves in the path of light emitted by the light source, the intermediate images move relative to the image dispersion element, and, consequently the final images move across the surface onto which they are projected.