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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
- A47G1/14—Photograph stands
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G1/00—Mirrors; Picture frames or the like, e.g. provided with heating, lighting or ventilating means
- A47G1/16—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like
- A47G1/1653—Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like for connecting to a surface other than a flat wall, e.g. room corner, ceiling, window
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F16M11/00—Stands or trestles as supports for apparatus or articles placed thereon Stands for scientific apparatus such as gravitational force meters
- F16M11/20—Undercarriages with or without wheels
- F16M11/24—Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other
- F16M11/40—Undercarriages with or without wheels changeable in height or length of legs, also for transport only, e.g. by means of tubes screwed into each other by means of coilable or bendable legs or spiral shaped legs
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- F16M13/00—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
- F16M13/02—Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F21—LIGHTING
- F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
- F21V21/14—Adjustable mountings
- F21V21/32—Flexible tubes
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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- This invention relates generally to frames and, more particularly, to a frame with an attached tail comprised of a malleable cord that holds its shape, such as a malleable metal, surrounded by an elastomeric material.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,634,127 (the “'127 patent”) issued to Bauer in 2003 discloses a picture frame which includes an opening in the back of the picture frame to facilitate hanging the picture frame on a wall.
- the '127 patent discloses hanging the picture frame on a nail or hook driven into the wall.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,651,948 (the “'948 patent”) issued to Szarata in 2003 discloses a system for hanging picture frames.
- the hanging system has at least one hanger which is attachable to a picture frame.
- the hanger has at least one holding mechanism for a hanging cord by which the picture frame can be hung on the hanging cord.
- An aspect of the present invention is to provide a frame that includes a tail having a malleable cord surrounded by an elastomeric material.
- the tail may be attached to virtually any object, made into a freestanding base, or twisted and manipulated to sit or hang anywhere.
- the tail may be conveniently manipulated by all persons, and the frame stays where it is placed.
- Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a tail having a malleable cord surrounded by elastomeric material which attaches to almost any object, including but not limited, to a frame, a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light.
- Yet another aspect of the present invention is to provide a tail having a malleable cord surrounded by an elastomeric material that includes a connector.
- a frame including a tail having a malleable material, such as a bendable metal, surrounded by an elastomeric material.
- the tail is manipulated to hang from virtually any object including a ledge or a rod.
- the tail is manipulated into a freestanding base which supports the frame.
- the tail may be attached to virtually any object including but not limited to a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light.
- the tail may be attached to virtually any object, made into a freestanding base, or twisted and manipulated to sit or hang anywhere.
- FIG. 1 illustrates the various ways in which the tail attached to the frame may be bent or manipulated to form a base for the frame; and to hang the frame from the tail by twisting the tail around a rod, and to hang the frame by draping the tail from a shelf.
- FIG. 2 illustrates one frame variation and the tail twisted to form a base for the frame.
- FIG. 3 illustrates several possible frame variations including etched or molded decorations and messages on the frame.
- FIG. 4 illustrates the composition of the tail including a malleable cord surrounded by an elastomeric material.
- FIG. 5 illustrates the tail which may be attached to virtually any object.
- the illustration includes a cut-away of the tail revealing the malleable cord surrounded by an elastomeric material.
- FIG. 6 illustrates one manner of attaching the tail to the frame in which the tail attaches to a cross-shaped extension of the frame on the back of the frame
- FIG. 7 illustrates another manner of attaching the tail to the frame in which the tail attaches to a cross-shaped extension of the frame on the bottom of the frame
- FIG. 8 illustrates another manner of attaching the frame and tail in which the tail is attached to the frame through a molded extension of the frame.
- FIG. 9 illustrates another manner of attaching the tail to the frame in which the tail is slipped through an extruded hole in the frame.
- FIG. 10 illustrates yet another manner of attaching the tail to the frame by encapsulating the malleable cord of the tail in the molded plastic frame.
- FIG. 11 illustrates the tail comprising a jigsaw connector.
- FIG. 12 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in which the tail is twisted into a base to support the frame.
- FIG. 13 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention in which the tail is twisted into a base to support the frame and into the shape of a heart.
- FIG. 14 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention in which the tail is twisted into a base to support the frame and the frame includes a lighting apparatus.
- FIG. 15 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention in which the tail is wrapped around a floral arrangement.
- the preferred embodiment of the present invention generally includes a frame 10 attached with a tail 12 .
- the frame 10 may be constructed of practically any rigid material, including, but not limited to, plastic, wood, metal, polycarbonate, or plastic-like material. However, in the preferred embodiment, the frame 10 is preferably constructed of a clear polycarbonate material.
- the frame has at least one visual display area 14 .
- the visual display area 14 may contain practically any desired visual image, including but not limited to a picture, a photograph, a poster, or a mirror.
- the frame 10 may be constructed in practically any shape and with practically any design. However, in the preferred embodiment, the frame 10 is constructed in the shape of a rectangle.
- the rectangular picture frame 10 may be provided with a cavity, and the cavity may be filled with a colored non-toxic liquid.
- This type of picture frame is sold under the name “Pictails” by St. Anthony's Hospital, located in St. Louis, Mo.
- the tail 12 comprises a malleable cord 16 surrounded by practically any elastomeric material 18 , including but not limited to, plastic, foam, rubber, neoprene rubber, or gel.
- the elastomeric material 18 may be tacky, adhesive or sticky to resist slippage.
- the malleable cord 16 may be composed of virtually any malleable material, including but not limited to a bendable metal, a wire, or a hay bailing wire.
- the malleable cord 16 may also be composed of one or more readily malleable wires.
- One end of the tail 12 is preferably attached to an end cap 20 .
- the end cap 20 may be constructed of practically any rigid material, including, but not limited to, plastic or plastic-like material.
- the other end of the tail is preferably attached to a connector 22 .
- the connector 22 may be constructed of practically any rigid material including, but not limited to, plastic or plastic-like material.
- the malleable cord 16 is folded back to create a blunt end portion of the malleable cord 16 .
- the tail 12 comprises a wire surrounded by rubber which is preferably tacky to resist slippage.
- the preferred rubber is Empilon 700 series thermoplastic rubber, and may be obtained from Hotai Industrial Co. Ltd.
- the tail 12 may be in practically any length, diameter, and color.
- the tail 12 may be twisted into practically any shape, including but not limited to, a spiral, a circle, a heart, a rectangle, a square, a curved line, and a straight line.
- the tail 12 may be twisted into a base to support the frame 10 alone.
- the tail 12 may be twisted into virtually any shape to provide the base for the frame 10 , including but not limited to a spiral, a loop, an L-shape, a U-shape, or a heart shape.
- the tail 12 may also be wrapped around practically any object, including but not limited to, a bed frame, a vase, a floral arrangement, a pole, a rod, a ledge.
- the tacky rubber provides adherence to the object.
- the tail 12 may be attached to the frame 10 by virtually any means of attachment.
- the tail 12 is fixedly attached to the frame 10 via a cross-shaped extension 24 of the frame 10 .
- the plastic connector 22 attached to one end of the tail 12 is preferably fixedly attached to the cross-shaped extension 24 of the frame 10 .
- the tail 12 is removably attached to the frame 10 via the cross-shaped extension 24 of the frame.
- the tail 12 is removably attached to the frame 10 via a molded extension 26 of the frame 10 .
- the tail 12 is removably attached to the frame 10 via a hole 28 in the frame 10 .
- the tail 12 fixedly attached to the frame 10 by encapsulating the malleable cord 16 of the tail 12 in the frame 10 .
- the tail 12 may be attached to virtually any object, including but not limited to: a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light.
- the tail 12 may be attached to the object by virtually any means of attachment.
- the tail 12 may be fixedly attached with the object via an injection mold.
- the tail 12 may be removably attached with the object via a hole 28 in the object.
- the tail 12 may comprise an interlocking connector 30 .
- the interlocking connector 30 may be attached to virtually any object including but not limited to: a frame, a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light.
- the frame 10 may comprise a lighting apparatus 32 .
- the lighting apparatus 32 illuminates the frame 10 or area surrounding the frame 10 .
- the lighting apparatus 32 may be practically any apparatus which illuminates an area.
- the frame 10 may be constructed of a clear plastic which contains a liquid.
- the liquid may be clear or virtually any color.
Abstract
A tail including a malleable cord and an elastomeric material surrounding the cord wherein the tail is adapted for connection to an object.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 60/488,661 filed Jul. 21, 2003.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- This invention relates generally to frames and, more particularly, to a frame with an attached tail comprised of a malleable cord that holds its shape, such as a malleable metal, surrounded by an elastomeric material.
- 2. Related Art
- It is generally known to display images, such as photographs, pictures, posters, etc. by mounting them in picture frames. It is also generally known to mount a picture frame on a wall by hanging the picture frame on a hook or other appendage attached to the wall. Freestanding picture frames are also generally known today and are supported on a planar surface with the aid of the frame itself or a post attached to the back of the frame.
- For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 6,634,127 (the “'127 patent”) issued to Bauer in 2003 discloses a picture frame which includes an opening in the back of the picture frame to facilitate hanging the picture frame on a wall. The '127 patent discloses hanging the picture frame on a nail or hook driven into the wall.
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,651,948 (the “'948 patent”) issued to Szarata in 2003 discloses a system for hanging picture frames. The hanging system has at least one hanger which is attachable to a picture frame. The hanger has at least one holding mechanism for a hanging cord by which the picture frame can be hung on the hanging cord.
- While this prior art does disclose picture frames and hanging systems, none of this prior art discloses a picture frame, which by virtue of a new tail can be attached to virtually any object, made into a freestanding base, or twisted and manipulated to sit or hang anywhere.
- An aspect of the present invention is to provide a frame that includes a tail having a malleable cord surrounded by an elastomeric material. The tail may be attached to virtually any object, made into a freestanding base, or twisted and manipulated to sit or hang anywhere. The tail may be conveniently manipulated by all persons, and the frame stays where it is placed.
- Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a tail having a malleable cord surrounded by elastomeric material which attaches to almost any object, including but not limited, to a frame, a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light.
- Yet another aspect of the present invention is to provide a tail having a malleable cord surrounded by an elastomeric material that includes a connector.
- In accordance with one or more of the above aspects of the invention, there is provided a frame including a tail having a malleable material, such as a bendable metal, surrounded by an elastomeric material. In one embodiment, the tail is manipulated to hang from virtually any object including a ledge or a rod. In another embodiment, the tail is manipulated into a freestanding base which supports the frame. In an alternative embodiment, the tail may be attached to virtually any object including but not limited to a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light. In this embodiment, the tail may be attached to virtually any object, made into a freestanding base, or twisted and manipulated to sit or hang anywhere.
- These aspects are merely illustrative of the innumerable aspects associated with the present invention and should not be deemed as limiting in any manner. These and other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the referenced drawings.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of the specification, illustrate the embodiments of the present invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:
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FIG. 1 illustrates the various ways in which the tail attached to the frame may be bent or manipulated to form a base for the frame; and to hang the frame from the tail by twisting the tail around a rod, and to hang the frame by draping the tail from a shelf. -
FIG. 2 illustrates one frame variation and the tail twisted to form a base for the frame. -
FIG. 3 illustrates several possible frame variations including etched or molded decorations and messages on the frame. -
FIG. 4 illustrates the composition of the tail including a malleable cord surrounded by an elastomeric material. -
FIG. 5 illustrates the tail which may be attached to virtually any object. The illustration includes a cut-away of the tail revealing the malleable cord surrounded by an elastomeric material. -
FIG. 6 illustrates one manner of attaching the tail to the frame in which the tail attaches to a cross-shaped extension of the frame on the back of the frame -
FIG. 7 illustrates another manner of attaching the tail to the frame in which the tail attaches to a cross-shaped extension of the frame on the bottom of the frame -
FIG. 8 illustrates another manner of attaching the frame and tail in which the tail is attached to the frame through a molded extension of the frame. -
FIG. 9 illustrates another manner of attaching the tail to the frame in which the tail is slipped through an extruded hole in the frame. -
FIG. 10 illustrates yet another manner of attaching the tail to the frame by encapsulating the malleable cord of the tail in the molded plastic frame. -
FIG. 11 illustrates the tail comprising a jigsaw connector. -
FIG. 12 illustrates one embodiment of the present invention in which the tail is twisted into a base to support the frame. -
FIG. 13 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention in which the tail is twisted into a base to support the frame and into the shape of a heart. -
FIG. 14 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention in which the tail is twisted into a base to support the frame and the frame includes a lighting apparatus. -
FIG. 15 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention in which the tail is wrapped around a floral arrangement. - In the following detailed description numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. For example, the invention is not limited in scope to the particular type of industry application depicted. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention.
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FIGS. 1-15 , the preferred embodiment of the present invention generally includes aframe 10 attached with atail 12. Theframe 10 may be constructed of practically any rigid material, including, but not limited to, plastic, wood, metal, polycarbonate, or plastic-like material. However, in the preferred embodiment, theframe 10 is preferably constructed of a clear polycarbonate material. In the preferred embodiment, the frame has at least onevisual display area 14. Thevisual display area 14 may contain practically any desired visual image, including but not limited to a picture, a photograph, a poster, or a mirror. Theframe 10 may be constructed in practically any shape and with practically any design. However, in the preferred embodiment, theframe 10 is constructed in the shape of a rectangle. In a further preferred embodiment, therectangular picture frame 10 may be provided with a cavity, and the cavity may be filled with a colored non-toxic liquid. This type of picture frame is sold under the name “Pictails” by St. Anthony's Hospital, located in St. Louis, Mo. - The
tail 12 comprises amalleable cord 16 surrounded by practically anyelastomeric material 18, including but not limited to, plastic, foam, rubber, neoprene rubber, or gel. Theelastomeric material 18 may be tacky, adhesive or sticky to resist slippage. Themalleable cord 16 may be composed of virtually any malleable material, including but not limited to a bendable metal, a wire, or a hay bailing wire. Themalleable cord 16 may also be composed of one or more readily malleable wires. One end of thetail 12 is preferably attached to anend cap 20. Theend cap 20 may be constructed of practically any rigid material, including, but not limited to, plastic or plastic-like material. The other end of the tail is preferably attached to aconnector 22. Theconnector 22 may be constructed of practically any rigid material including, but not limited to, plastic or plastic-like material. In another embodiment, themalleable cord 16 is folded back to create a blunt end portion of themalleable cord 16. - In the preferred embodiment, the
tail 12 comprises a wire surrounded by rubber which is preferably tacky to resist slippage. In the preferred embodiment, the preferred rubber is Empilon 700 series thermoplastic rubber, and may be obtained from Hotai Industrial Co. Ltd. Thetail 12 may be in practically any length, diameter, and color. Thetail 12 may be twisted into practically any shape, including but not limited to, a spiral, a circle, a heart, a rectangle, a square, a curved line, and a straight line. Thetail 12 may be twisted into a base to support theframe 10 alone. Thetail 12 may be twisted into virtually any shape to provide the base for theframe 10, including but not limited to a spiral, a loop, an L-shape, a U-shape, or a heart shape. Thetail 12 may also be wrapped around practically any object, including but not limited to, a bed frame, a vase, a floral arrangement, a pole, a rod, a ledge. In the preferred embodiment, the tacky rubber provides adherence to the object. - The
tail 12 may be attached to theframe 10 by virtually any means of attachment. In the preferred embodiment, thetail 12 is fixedly attached to theframe 10 via across-shaped extension 24 of theframe 10. In particular, theplastic connector 22 attached to one end of thetail 12 is preferably fixedly attached to thecross-shaped extension 24 of theframe 10. In another embodiment, thetail 12 is removably attached to theframe 10 via thecross-shaped extension 24 of the frame. In yet another embodiment, thetail 12 is removably attached to theframe 10 via a moldedextension 26 of theframe 10. In another embodiment, thetail 12 is removably attached to theframe 10 via ahole 28 in theframe 10. In another embodiment, thetail 12 fixedly attached to theframe 10 by encapsulating themalleable cord 16 of thetail 12 in theframe 10. - In another embodiment, the
tail 12 may be attached to virtually any object, including but not limited to: a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light. Thetail 12 may be attached to the object by virtually any means of attachment. In one embodiment, thetail 12 may be fixedly attached with the object via an injection mold. In another embodiment, thetail 12 may be removably attached with the object via ahole 28 in the object. - In another embodiment, the
tail 12 may comprise an interlockingconnector 30. The interlockingconnector 30 may be attached to virtually any object including but not limited to: a frame, a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light. - In another embodiment, the
frame 10 may comprise alighting apparatus 32. Thelighting apparatus 32 illuminates theframe 10 or area surrounding theframe 10. Thelighting apparatus 32 may be practically any apparatus which illuminates an area. - In another embodiment, the
frame 10 may be constructed of a clear plastic which contains a liquid. The liquid may be clear or virtually any color. - In view of the foregoing, it will be seen that the several advantages of the invention are achieved and attained.
- The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
- As various modifications could be made in the constructions and methods herein described and illustrated without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the foregoing description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative rather than limiting. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims appended hereto and their equivalents.
Claims (21)
1. A frame assembly, comprising:
a frame; and
a tail attached to said frame, wherein said tail includes a malleable cord and an elastomeric material surrounding said cord.
2. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said tail is fixedly attached to said frame.
3. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said tail includes a male connector and wherein said frame includes a female connector to receive said male connector thereby permitting said tail to be removably attached to said frame.
4. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said frame includes a male connector said and wherein said tail includes a female connector to receive said male connector thereby permitting said tail to be removably attached to said frame.
5. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said tail includes an interlocking connector and said frame includes an interlocking connector thereby permitting said tail to be removably attached to said frame.
6. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said frame comprises a visual display area and wherein said visual display area includes an object and wherein said object is selected from the group consisting of: a picture, a poster, or a mirror.
7. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said frame comprises a lighting apparatus.
8. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said elastomeric material is selected from the group consisting of: rubber, plastic, neoprene rubber, foam and gel.
9. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said elastomeric material is tacky.
10. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said tail is formed in a shape selected from the group consisting of: a spiral, a circle, a heart, a rectangle, a square, a curved line, and a straight line.
12. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said tail is a base of said frame.
13. The frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said tail is wrappable around an object.
14. The frame assembly of claim 13 wherein said tail is wrappable around an object selected from the group consisting of: a bed frame, a vase, a floral arrangement, a pole, a rod, a ledge.
15. A tail comprising
a malleable cord; and
an elastomeric material surrounding said cord, wherein said tail is adapted for connection to an object.
16. The tail as in claim 15 wherein said tail includes a connector thereby permitting said tail to be attached to the object.
17. The tail as in claim 15 wherein said tail is adapted for connection to an object selected from the group consisting of: a frame, a mirror, a remote control, a stuffed animal, a book holder, a paper holder a flashlight, a lighter and a light.
18. The tail as in claim 15 wherein said malleable cord is a wire.
19. The tail as in claim 15 wherein said elastomeric material is selected from the group consisting of: rubber, plastic, neoprene, plastic, foam and gel.
20. The tail as in claim 19 wherein said elastomeric material is tacky.
21. The tail as in claim 20 wherein said tail is wrappable around an object selected from the group consisting of: a bed frame, a pole, a rod, and a ledge.
22. The tail as in claim 15 wherein said tail is formed in a shape selected from the group consisting of: a spiral, a circle, a heart, a rectangle, a square, a curved line, and a straight line.
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