From masks to beads, patents protect a number products for celebrating Mardi Gras, including:

U.S. Patent No. 4,864,663 protects an integral costume mask and display headgears, suitable for Mardi Gras celebrations:

U.S. Patent No. 5,135,390, protects a Flambeau Torch:

U.S. Patent No. 5,219,069 protects a chainable Plastic Coin Holder for collecting Mardi Gras coins:

U.S. Patent No. 5,787,508 protects a Decorative Mask Assembly suitable for Mardi Gras celebrations:

U.S. Patent No. 5,896,756 discloses a Soft Necklace suitable for throwing at Mardi Gras:

U.S. Patent No. 6,296,364 discloses a Lighted Bead Necklace, suitable for wearing at Mardi Gras:

U.S. Patent No. 6,578,981 discloses another version of a Lighted Bead Necklace suitable for wearing at Mardi Gras:

U.S. Patent No. 6,991,141 discloses Methods of Producing and Treating Twisted Beads for Mardi Gra celebrations:

U.S. Patent No. 8,672,169 protects a Novelty Cup with Jewelry for your Mardi Gras libations:

U.S. Patent No. D611117 protects a Mardi Gras Doubloon Fishing Lure:

U.S. Patent No. 8,082,753 protects Beverage Bead for holding your Mardi Gras hurricane: