Patent Abstract:
This invention related to a star and crescent structure and method thereof. More particularly it relates to a structure comprising a star which is secured to a crescent via at least one link, and method thereof.

Full Description:
FIELD OF INVENTION 
   This invention related to a star and crescent structure and method thereof. More particularly it relates to a structure comprising a star which is secured to a crescent via at least one link, and method thereof 
   BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 
   Different religious, cultural and social organizations have symbols and insignias to represent them. Muslims are in the process of adopting different symbols and insignias to represent them. Thus there is a need to invent symbols and insignias for the different Muslim communities. 
   PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   The invention is a novel method and a star and crescent structure. 
   Therefore, one purpose of this invention is to provide a star and crescent structure and method thereof. 
   Another purpose of this invention is to provide a structure comprising a star which is secured to a crescent via at least one link, and method thereof. 
   Therefore, in one aspect this invention comprises a star which is secured to a crescent via at least one link, and method thereof. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The features of the invention believed to be novel and the elements characteristic of the invention are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Furthermore, like numbers represent like features in the drawings. The invention itself, however, both as to organization and method of operation, may best be understood by reference to the detailed description which follows taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a first embodiment of the invention. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates a first method of making a crescent and a star. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates a detailed method of making a star. 
       FIG. 4  illustrates a detailed method of making a crescent. 
       FIG. 5  illustrates a method of making plurality of crescents and stars. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates a second embodiment of the invention. 
   

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
   A star and crescent combination symbol has been invented to represent primarily the Muslims and secondarily any and all organization that would benefit from such an invention. The crescent and a star combination symbol could be used throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season. 
   ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) Secretary General Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed had said “This public display of the Muslim symbol alongside the symbols of Christianity and Judaism during the holiday season . . . is a much-needed recognition, especially when other major religions and their roles in the lives of Americans are being acknowledged.” 
   Although the crescent and star does not have any religious significance or symbolism in Islam, it will be generally accepted as a public Muslim symbol, as the crescent moon has a central function in the Muslim lunar calendar as each month starts with the sighting of the new moon. 
   The star can be said to represent the 5 pillars of Islam: (1) the declaration of faith; (2) the duty to pray 5 times a day; (3) giving zakat, the annual charity; (4) fasting in the month of Ramadan; and (5) performance of Hajj, the pilgrimage. The 7 points in the symbol—5 from the star and 2 from the crescent moon—may be likened to represent the 7 articles of faith for the Muslims. They are belief in (1) Allah (God), (2) Angels, (3) God&#39;s Books—the Torah, the Bible, and the Qur&#39;an, (4) God&#39;s Messengers—Adam to Moses to Jesus to Muhammad (peace be upon them all), (5) the Day of Resurrection, (6) Destiny, and (7) Life after Death. The color white is generally recognized to symbolize peace and purity, and the color green to represent prosperity and growth. 
   It should be stressed that the Muslim symbol adopted in the U.S. is not meant to be an embodiment of Islam per se, and Muslims around the world may envision other designs. It should also be noted that Islam prohibits the worship of symbols or representations of any worldly structures. ISNA has also stated that any Muslim symbol has no religious significance and only represents a national Muslim identity. 
     FIG. 1  illustrates a first embodiment of the Muslim symbol invention  23 . On a structure  10 , a crescent  12  is secured. The crescent  12  has means to securely accommodate a linking structure  14 . One end of the linking structure  14  is securely attached to the crescent  12 , while the other end is secured to a five-point star  16 . The color of the structure  10  is preferably green, while the color of the crescent  12  and the star  16  is white. The linking structure  14 , can be of any color such as black, brown, to name a few. Preferably, a portion of the star  16  is within the inner radii of the crescent  12 . 
     FIG. 2  illustrates a first method of making the crescent  12  and the star  16 . On a flat structure  20 , such as, a piece of plywood, a wood panel, a metallic panel, a fiberglass panel, to name a few, preferably having a width of 36 inches and a length of 48 inches, the crescent  12  is first drawn. The five-pointed star  16  is then drawn within the area enveloped by the inner radii of the crescent  12 . After both the crescent  12  and the star  16  have been marked the crescent  12  and the star  16  can be cut out of the panel structure  20  by methods well known in the art. For the ease of illustration only one flat structure  20  has been shown but it should be understood that a plurality of flat structures  20  can be underneath. Thus, a plurality of panel would yield a plurality of crescents  12  and stars  16  when the panels  20  are cut. 
     FIG. 3  illustrates a detailed method of making the star  16 . From a center point C an outer radius of say 13 inches is drawn thus yielding a diameter of 26 inches for the outer circle O. An inner radius of say 5 inches is drawn from the same center point C, thus yielding a diameter of 10 inches for the inner circle I. A single point is chosen on the outer circle, say O 1  and from this single point O 1  four more points, such as, O 2 , O 3 , O 4  and O 5 , are chosen on the outer circle O such that each point O 1 , O 2 , O 3 , O 4  and O 5  are approximately 72 degrees away from the other point. A line is then drawn from each of the points on the outer circle O 1 , O 2 , O 3 , O 4  and O 5 , so that that line intersects the inner circle I at at least two different locations, thus creating points I 1 , I 2 , I 3 , I 4  and I 5  on in inner circle. A line is then drawn from each of the intersecting points on the inner circle I 1 , I 2 , I 3 , I 4  and I 5  to the closest points on the outer circle. Thus each intersecting point I 1 , I 2 , I 3 , I 4  and I 5  on the inner circle will be connected to two different points on the outer circle, and this will result in a five-pointed star  16 . The area between the inner circle I and the outer circle O that is outside of the connected lines is removed, such as, by cutting, and this will result in a stand alone five-pointed star  16 . 
     FIG. 4  illustrates a detailed method of making the crescent  12 . Using a panel  20  as shown in  FIG. 2 , a line  41  bisecting the width is drawn. For this case, for a panel having, say a width of 36 inches and a length of say 48 inches will result in a line  41  that is at about 24 inches from the top and bottom edge. At a distance, such as, point C A  a circle of say about 24 inches is drawn which would result in the outer edge of the crescent  12 . Another circle of say 21 inches is drawn from a point C B  along the bisecting line  41  at a distance of say about 8 inches away from the first circle point C A  along the bisecting line. The inner and outer circles meet in an arc, having ends  42  and  44 , thus creating a crescent  12 . Areas exterior to the crescent  12  are removed thus resulting in a stand-alone crescent  12 . 
     FIG. 5  illustrates a method of making plurality of crescents and stars. On a larger panel  50 , such as, a panel having a width of 48 inches and a length of 96 inches a plurality of stars  16  and crescents  12  can be obtained using the dimension discussed with reference to  FIGS. 3 and 4 . 
     FIG. 6  illustrates a second embodiment of the invention. The structure  10 , having the star  16  secured to the crescent  12  with the link  14  is secured to another structure  63 . The structure  63  could be the earth, a flat panel, a base, to name a few. In order to illuminate the Muslim symbol  23  at least one illumination device  65  is provided. The illumination device  65  can be secured to a separate base or a structure or could be secured to a portion of the structure  63 . Electrical wires  60  could also be provided to provide power to the illumination device  65 . The illumination device  65 , could be selected from a group consisting of outdoor light, indoor light, flood light, halogen light, fog light, fiber optic light, to name a few. 
   While the present invention has been particularly described in conjunction with a specific preferred embodiment, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. It is therefore contemplated that the appended claims will embrace any such alternatives, modifications and variations as falling within the true scope and spirit of the present invention.

Technology Classification (CPC): 8