Mount for display item

A mounting system for receiving a display item for display, comprising a display item receiving surface for receiving an item to be displayed, a release layer arranged on the receiving surface including first and second adjacent foldable portions arranged in a first configuration, and an adhesive layer interposed between the receiving surface and the release layer, wherein, when arranged in a second configuration, the first and second portions expose a first region of the adhesive layer and define a mounting support for the display item.

Collapsible stand for supporting a portable electronic device

A collapsible, lightweight, easily portable stand for supporting a portable electronic device such as an iPhone, iPad, cell phone, or ebook reader, that allows the user to view what is displayed on the device without supporting it with his hand. The stand alternates easily between a collapsed state which is compact and easy to transport, and an open position that permits convenient viewing. The stand comprises a front panel, two side panels, a back panel, and a bottom panel. The back and front panel can selectively attach and unattach. The bottom panel can selectively mate with the front panel for smaller devices, or the back panel for larger devices.

CARD HOLDER

A holder () for a folded card (), the folded card () being of the type having a spine () and at least two sheets (). The holder () having a holder support () for engagement with a surface for preventing the holder () being disturbed in an outdoor environment and a card supporting arrangement () mounted on the holder support (). The card supporting arrangement () having an assembly for supporting the spine () of the folded card () and for engaging at least a portion of the sheets () of the folded card () on opposing sides of the spine () holding the folded card () open at a pre-determined angle. 1. A holder for a folded card , the folded card being of the type having a spine and at least two sheets , the holder comprising:a holder supporting member for engagement with a surface for preventing the holder being disturbed in an outdoor environment and a card supporting member mounted on the holder supporting member, the card supporting member supporting the spine of the folded card and engaging at least a portion of the sheets of the folded card on opposing sides of the spine holding the folded card open at a pre-determined angle.2. The holder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card supporting member comprises upper and lower support members for the folded card at least at respective lower and upper edges of the sheets of the card.3. The holder as claimed in claim 2 , wherein at least one of the upper and lower support members are movably mounted on the card supporting member.4. The holder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card supporting member supports the card along the length of the spine.5. The holder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the card supporting member further comprises a first elongate support member for engaging an outward facing surface of the folded card about and away from a spinal portion thereof and a second elongate support member for engaging an inwards facing surface of the folded card about and away from a spinal portion thereof.6. The holder ...

Display sign

The present invention relates to a display sign that includes a display panel associated with a rigid insert, sealed in a protective sign sleeve and attachable to a surface using a variety of fasteners that can be used for marketing or advertising for any product or service.

Check Presenter

The application is directed to check presenters having contrasting colors/tones on the exterior sides thereof. The contrast permits a restaurant server to determine whether payment has yet been enclosed or not, so that payment may be processed in a timely manner and yet without the need to interrupt a customer to determine whether or not payment has yet been enclosed. 1. A check presenter comprising an exterior front and an exterior back , wherein said exterior front and exterior back are of opposing colors.2. The check presenter according to claim 1 , wherein the exterior back has thereon wording to signal the customer to place the exterior back up when payment is ready.3. A check presenter comprising an exterior front and an exterior back claim 1 , wherein said exterior front and exterior back are of contrasting tones.4. The check presenter according to claim 3 , wherein the exterior back has thereon wording to signal the customer to place the exterior back up when payment is ready. This application claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/742,213, filed Aug. 6, 2012, which application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.Restaurant servers place the classic uniform, one-color, check presenter at a customer's table with the guest check enclosed. The customer, at the customer's convenience, then opens the presenter, encloses either cash or credit card as payment, removes the customer's copy of the bill, and closes the presenter.The embodiments of the application address a need in the art for a check presenter that permits a restaurant server to know whether a customer has enclosed payment within the check presenter, without having to interrupt the customer who has not yet enclosed payment and without delaying the customer who has enclosed payment. Provided herein is a two-color/two-tone check presenter having a light color/tone on one exterior side of the presenter and a dark/opposing color/tone on the other ...

Check Presenter

The application is directed to check presenters having contrasting colors/tones on the exterior sides thereof. The contrast permits a restaurant server to determine whether payment has yet been enclosed or not, so that payment may be processed in a timely manner and yet without the need to interrupt a customer to determine whether or not payment has yet been enclosed. 1. A check presenter comprising an exterior front face and an exterior back face, wherein said exterior front face contrasts with said exterior back face. This application claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/742,213, filed Aug. 6, 2012, which application is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.Restaurant servers place the classic uniform, one-color, check presenter at a customer's table with the guest check enclosed. The customer, at the customer's convenience, then opens the presenter, encloses either cash or credit card as payment, removes the customer's copy of the bill, and closes the presenter.The embodiments of the application address a need in the art for a check presenter that permits a restaurant server to know whether a customer has enclosed payment within the check presenter, without having to interrupt the customer who has not yet enclosed payment and without delaying the customer who has enclosed payment. Provided herein is a two-color/two-tone check presenter having a light color/tone/pattern on one exterior side of the presenter and a dark/opposing color/tone/pattern on the other exterior side of the presenter. In some embodiments, regardless of the number of folds of the presenter, a face of the check presenter should be clearly worded to remind the customer to face the appropriate side of the presenter “up” when payment is ready.The problem with the check presenters known in the art is that restaurant servers do not have X-ray eyes, nor are they mind readers. This results in a persistent problem for restaurant servers and ...

Rotatable picture hanger

A rotatable hanger device comprises: a mounting part comprising a front and back, the first side of the back fastenable to a first surface and the second side of the back positioned adjacent to the first side, and an arm positioned between the back and front, and connecting the back and front; and a housing part comprising a front and back, the first side of the back fastenable to a second surface and the second side of the back positioned adjacent to the first side, the front comprising a cut-out along an edge, and a wall connecting the housing back and front; wherein, the cut-out is sized and shaped relative to a size and shape of the arm, and wherein, the mounting and housing parts interlock such that the mounting front rests between the first side of the housing front and the second side of the housing back.

Upright Note Holder

A note holder is disclosed that comprises a base; a spine extending from the base and having a base end and an upper end, the upper end being positioned higher than the base end in the vertical plane; and, a plurality of retainers attached to said spine and adapted to retain one or more pieces of notepaper in an easily observed state.

Hinged Greeting Cards and Gift Card Holders

Interactive greeting card and gift card holders with a hinged mechanism which provide fun user interaction and triggers audio playback. Each greeting card and gift card holder includes portion thereof which hinges or pivots about an axis. When the greeting card or gift card holder is hinged, or pivoted about the hinge, one or more special effects are triggered. Special effects may include audio, emergence or ejection of a gift card holder (w/gift card) or gift card, the appearance of a thought or word bubble, or any other special effect. 16-. (canceled)7. A greeting card comprising:a greeting card body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper and lower portions being connected at a pivot point;a sound module contained within the greeting card body which is operative to store and playback at least one audio clip;wherein partially pivoting the upper portion of the greeting card body away from or towards the lower portion of the greeting card body triggers the sound module to play the at least one audio clip.8. The greeting card of further comprising a die cut shape which appears when the upper portion of the greeting card body is pivoted away from the lower portion of the greeting card body.9. The greeting card of further comprising a die cut shape which appears when the upper portion of the greeting card body is pivoted toward the lower portion of the greeting card body.10. The greeting card of claim 7 , wherein a die cut shape appears between the upper and lower portions of the greeting card body when the upper portion is moved towards or away from the lower portion.11. The greeting card of claim 10 , wherein the die cut shape is a word bubble with text printed thereon.12. The greeting card of claim 7 , wherein the upper portion of the greeting card body springs back to its original position after partially pivoting the upper portion of the greeting card body away from the lower portion of the greeting card body.13. The greeting card of claim 7 , ...

CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE MARKING CARD SOLUTION

A marking system for marking evidence at a scene is provided including a plurality of markers having measurement indicia, a sequential marker identification, and an index for indication of orientation provided thereon. A plurality of holders is also provided for holding the plurality of markers. The plurality of holders includes a base for resting on a relatively flat surface and a groove for holding the marker in place. Each marker of the plurality of markers is adapted to be placed adjacent to a separate piece of evidence at a scene. 1. A marking system for marking evidence at a scene comprising:a plurality of markers including measurement indicia, a sequential marker identification, and an index for indication of orientation; anda plurality of holders for holding the plurality of markers, said plurality of holders including a base for resting on a relatively flat surface and a groove for holding the marker in place;wherein each marker of the plurality of markers is adapted to be placed adjacent to a separate piece of evidence at a scene.2. The marking system of claim 1 , wherein each marker of the plurality of markers are formed of plastic.3. The marking system of claim 1 , wherein each marker of the plurality of markers includes a law enforcement agency logo.4. The marking system of wherein each marker of the plurality of markers includes a progress indicator to show the current status of a corresponding piece of evidence.5. The marking system of wherein each holder of the plurality of holders includes walls and a groove formed therebetween for holding a corresponding marker claim 1 , wherein each groove includes projections adapted to provide a gripping action for the marker.6. The marking system of wherein each holder of the plurality of holders includes a scale printed on an outer edge thereof for indicating the dimensions of the evidence holder7. The marking system of wherein each holder of the plurality of holders is a cone having a groove formed therein ...

Mirrored practice notebook

The invention describes a portfolio, presentation folder, music folder or the like including one or more mirrors to permit the user to practice playing a musical instrument, singing or delivering other oral presentation while observing the mirror(s). The mirrored portfolio provides a folio with front and back covers attached together by a spine. One or more mirrors are positioned on the insides of the front or back covers in either a removably attached, hingedly attached or fixedly attached manner. In one embodiment, a primary mirror is attached to the inside of the front cover in a fixed position while a secondary mirror, such as a removable, magnetically positionable mirror insert, is positioned on the inside face of the front cover in hinged manner at desired locations to permit it to swing outwardly from the folio to a desired angle. The folio may include pockets, pencil holders, handles, and closures.

Placard holder

A placard holder has a clamp member with an enlarged head and an elongated stem. The head defines a narrow slot such that a card containing visually perceptible or machine readable information can be mounted to the head by a friction fit of an edge of the card inserted into the slot. The clamp member attaches to a supporting article such as a display stand by extending the stein through a hole of a thin wall of the support and placing a lock washer over the stem opposite the head. The lock washer is forced along the stem end to compress the wall between it and the head. Compression is maintained by prongs of the lock washer that engage radially protruding teeth disposed along the elongated stem. Paper or plastic placards such as business cards, credit cards, place cards, gift cards can be placed in the placard holder for display.

VISUAL IMAGE DISPLAY BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A visual image display board according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a horizontal base and a display board. The display board includes a front surface, a back surface, a left side, a right side, an upper side and a bottom side. The bottom side of the display board is coupled to the horizontal base. An adhesive layer is disposed between the bottom side of the display board and the horizontal base. The adhesive layer couples the display board to the horizontal base. One or more photographs are conformally disposed on the front surface of the display board. A shape of the one or more photographs substantially corresponds with a shape of the display board. 1. A visual image display board , comprising:a horizontal base;a display board, wherein the display board comprises a front surface, a back surface, a left side, a right side, an upper side and a bottom side, and wherein the bottom side of the display board is coupled to the horizontal base;an adhesive layer disposed between the bottom side of the display board and the horizontal base, wherein the adhesive layer couples the display board to the horizontal base; andone or more photographs conformally disposed on the front surface of the display board, wherein a shape of the one or more photographs substantially corresponds with a shape of the display board.2. The visual image display board of claim 1 , wherein a width of the left claim 1 , side claim 1 , the right side claim 1 , the upper side and the bottom side of the display board is from about 1 to about 20 cm.3. The visual image display board of claim 1 , wherein the one or more photographs includes one or more sports figures.4. The visual image display board of claim 3 , further comprising one or more sports card display cases coupled to the horizontal base.5. The visual image display board of claim 1 , wherein the one or more photographs does not overlap any of the left claim 1 , side claim 1 , the right side claim 1 , the upper ...

MODULAR CARD DISPLAY DEVICE

A card display device for displaying cards, the card display device comprising a number of card display segments attached to one another, each the card display segment comprising a main body, a first connector carried by the main body, a second connector carried by the main body, complementary first and second angular adjustment members provided on the first and second connectors, and a card support member carried by one of the main body, the first connector and the second connector for holding a card for display. One card display segment is attached to another card display segment by connecting its first connector to the second connector of the other card display segment and by angularly adjusting its position relative to the position of the other card display segment by using the angular adjustment members. 2. A card display device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said first and second connectors are connected through a snap-fit engagement.3. A card display device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said first and second angular adjustment members comprise complementary ribs provided on both said first and second connectors providing a series of discrete relative angular positions between said one card display segment and said another card display segment.4. A card display device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said card display segments are attached in end-to-end fashion.5. A card display device as defined in claim 1 , wherein said at least one card support member is carried by said main body.6. A card display device as defined in claim 1 , further comprising attachment members for attaching said card display device to a support structure.7. A card display device as defined in claim 6 , wherein said attachment members comprise openings provided in said first and second connectors for receiving a fastener therethrough.9. A card display segment as defined in claim 8 , further comprising a second connector carried by said main body claim 8 , and second angular adjustment ...

BIRTHDAY CARD DISPLAY

A series of circular loops, where each loop is capable of receiving a card; a wire between the circular loops where the wire coils in order to create each circular loop to create the card display; and a backside, where the backside support the card display. In the preferred embodiment, each circular loop is configured to receive a card. The backside may be split into two sides joined by a hinge. 1. A greeting card display for displaying cards comprising:a. a series of circular loops, where each loop is capable of receiving a card;b. a wire between the circular loops where the wire coils in order to create each circular loop to create the card display; andc. a backside, where the backside support the card display.2. The greeting card display according to claim 1 , where each circular loop is configured to receive a card.3. The greeting card display according to claim 1 , where the backside is split into two sides joined by a hinge. 1. Field of InventionThe present invention relates to a birthday card display used to store and display greeting cards.2. Description of Related ArtGreeting cards are a popular gift that is used to recognize individuals and organizations on particular holidays and special occasions. Greeting cards are used for Christmas, New Year's, birthdays, anniversaries, deaths and numerous other occasions. Many times greeting cards are given as an expression of encouragement, recognition or thoughts in association with a particular event or occasion. The receiver of the greeting card normally enjoys the card for the occasion and eventually the card is discarded or misplaced. Although greeting cards have numerous displays and advertising kiosks in a retail environment, the consumer who actually may receive the greeting card has limited options in displaying and storing greeting cards that may be received for any particular occasion. The present invention provides a great method to store and display greeting cards for the consumer.The present invention ...

HOOK ACCESSORY AND PRESENTATION DEVICE

The present disclosure provides a hook accessory and a presentation device, relating to a field of daily necessities. The hook accessory comprises: a first accessory provided with an engaging portion, the engaging portion being an unclosed annular structure with an outer surface thereof provided with a protruding portion; a second accessory, comprising: a plug which is an unclosed annular structure, an inner side of the plug being provided with a plurality of grooves in cooperation with the protruding portion and arranged along a circumferential direction of the plug; and a clamping portion for fixing a price tag and in connection with the plug, wherein when the first accessory and the second accessory are rotated relative to each other, the protruding portion is movable along the circumferential direction on the inner side of the plug, so as to cooperate with the plurality of grooves respectively. 1. A hook accessory , wherein , the hook accessory comprising:a first accessory provided with an engaging portion, the engaging portion being an unclosed annular structure provided with a protruding portion at an outer surface thereof; anda second accessory, comprising:a plug which is an unclosed annular structure, an inner side of the plug being provided with a plurality of grooves in cooperation with the protruding portion and arranged along a circumferential direction of the plug; anda clamping portion for fixing a price tag and in connection with the plug;when the first accessory and the second accessory are rotated relative to each other, the protruding portion is movable along the circumferential direction on the inner side of the plug, so as to cooperate with the plurality of grooves respectively.2. The hook accessory according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the first accessory further comprises a first extension portion and a second extension portion which are located on two sides of the engaging portion respectively;the first extension portion is provided with a ...

Spring Arm Gift Card Holder

The gift card holder of the present invention is a device for holding a gift card within a box or other packaging that allows the gift card to move between horizontal and vertical positions with the opening and closing of the box or packaging. 1. A gift card holder comprising:a spring;a channel attached to one end of the spring, the channel operative to receive and retain a gift card therein.2. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the channel is u-shaped.3. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein at least one die cut shape is attached to an outside surface of the channel.4. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein a length of the channel is less than a length of a gift card contained therein.5. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein a width of the channel is less that a length of a gift card contained therein.6. The gift card holder of claim 2 , wherein a die cut shape is attached to each vertical side of the u-shaped channel.7. A gift card holder comprising:a coiled spring having a first end opposite a second end;a channel attached to the first or second end of the channel;wherein the channel is operative to frictionally engage a gift card therein; andwherein the coiled spring is operative to bend such that it moves the gift card from a vertical position to a horizontal position.8. The gift card holder of claim 7 , wherein the channel has a u-shaped profile.9. The gift card holder of claim 7 , wherein the channel contains angled upper edges.10. The gift card holder of claim 7 , wherein a die cut shape is placed on each vertical side of the channel.11. The gift card holder of claim 7 , wherein a substantial portion of a gift card is visible when it is placed within the channel.12. The gift card holder of claim 7 , wherein the channel has a width which is less than a width of a gift card contained therein.13. The gift card holder of claim 7 , wherein the channel has a length which is less than a width of a gift card contained therein.14. The gift card ...

Visual image display board and method of manufacturing the same

A visual image display board according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a horizontal base and a display board. The display board includes a front surface, a back surface, a left side, a right side, an upper side and a bottom side. The bottom side of the display board is coupled to the horizontal base. An adhesive layer is disposed between the bottom side of the display board and the horizontal base. The adhesive layer couples the display board to the horizontal base. One or more photographs are conformally disposed on the front surface of the display board. A shape of the one or more photographs substantially corresponds with a shape of the display board.

Pull-Apart Gift Card Holder

A gift card holder which is a single unit having a gift card retainer for holding a gift card therein and an outer body containing two separate pieces which are slidably engaged with the gift card retainer. The two portions of the outer body of the gift card holder can be in a first position wherein they are flush with each other along at least one edge and wherein the gift card retainer is concealed therein. The two portions of the outer body of the gift card holder can move from the first position to a second position wherein the two portions are pulled in opposing directions away from each other, thereby revealing the gift card retainer (and gift card contained therein).

Card that stands perpendicular to a horizontal surface

The present invention is a card that stands perpendicular to a horizontal surface. The card is made up of a single piece of material on which graphic images and letters have been printed and which has been specially shaped and pre-creased to enable a recipient to fold the base part of it so that the display part will rise up perpendicular to or at a raked angle from the horizontal surface on which it is placed. The single piece of material has no removed portions within an external outer edge of the material, capable of forming open apertures; The business/greeting/advertising display card stands upright to a horizontal surface within a line of sight of a viewer. Optionally the straight bottom may have an arcuate surface, capable of making the novelty card oscillate when manually pushed in a rocking side to side motion.

POP-UP DISPLAY WITH TRANSLATING STOP MEMBER

A pop-up display apparatus includes a shroud having first and second sheets disposed in opposition to one another, the first and second sheets being connected to one another at a first side by a first joint and at a second side by a second joint. A stop member is disposed between the first and second sheets between the first and second joints and is connected to the first and second joints at a first height of the shroud. The stop member includes first and second stop elements arranged for translational movement in opposite directions relative to one another between a first and a second position. An elastic member, separate from the stop member, is connected to the first and second joints at a second height, the elastic member and being configured to bias the first joint toward the second joint. The first position of the stop member corresponds to a stowed state of the pop-up display and a substantially flat shroud profile and the second position of the stop member corresponds to a deployed state of the pop-up display and a convex shroud profile. 1. A pop-up display apparatus , comprising:a shroud including a first sheet and a second sheet disposed in opposition to one another, the first sheet and the second sheet being connected to one another at a first side by a first joint and at a second side by a second joint;a stop member disposed between the first sheet and the second sheet and between the first joint and the second joint, the stop member being connected to the first joint and the second joint at a first height along a height of the shroud, the stop member including a first stop element and a second stop element arranged for translational movement in opposite directions relative to one another between a first position and a second position; andan elastic member, separate from the stop member, connected to the first joint and the second joint, the elastic member being at a second height along the height of the shroud and being configured to bias the first ...

Flat Stock Device to Attach a Printed Display and a Flag Therewith to a Fence

A device, system and method are configured to attach a printed display and a flag therewith to a fence, rail and the like. The disclosure includes a flat stock substrate defining a point of insertion for a free-end of a mast of the flag. Two cutout arms form an I beam cross-section with the substrate and extend backward from the substrate by twisting and hang perpendicularly on a top rail or a side of the fence, the cutout arms each configured at an elbow thereof to wrap around a portion of the fence and down over a side thereof. Two cutout legs extend backward from the substrate by twisting in an upward arc perpendicular to to the fence rail and join with the mast through an end of each leg triangulated between the extended cutout arms. Multiple substrates and printed displays may be ganged on a single mast.

DOCUMENT STAND UNIT

A curved or straight document stand unit for supporting one or more documents, comprising: an outside vertically-oriented surface and an inside vertically-oriented surface; a top planar surface; the bottom planar surface; a first longitudinal end having a first vertically-oriented surface and a second longitudinal end having a second vertically-oriented surface; and at least one connection apparatus on at least one end of said document stand unit's longitudinal ends; wherein said top planar surface and said bottom planar and connect said outside surface and said inside surface; wherein at least one of said top planar surface or said bottom planar surface comprise at least one slot or groove for insertion of said document. 2. The curved document stand unit of claim 1 , wherein said stand unit is a segment of a circle claim 1 , and wherein its circular length is in the range of from about 25° to 360°.3. The curved document stand unit of claim 2 , wherein said stand unit is 90° in circular length.4. The curved document stand unit of claim 1 , wherein said first or said second longitudinal end has at least one connection apparatus located in a position selected from the group consisting of vertically-oriented surface claim 1 , top surface claim 1 , bottom surface claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The curved document stand unit of claim 1 , wherein said connection apparatus is selected from the group consisting of magnet claim 1 , peg-and-hole claim 1 , hinge connection apparatus claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The curved document stand unit of claim 1 , wherein said connection apparatus is a magnet concealed within the first and the second longitudinal ends of said curved document stand unit.7. A plurality of document stand units described in claim 1 , wherein said document stand units are removably connected with each other.8. The plurality of removably connected document stand units of claim 7 , wherein said plurality of units are connected with each other ...

POSTER HANDLE

A poster handle including one or more support members, each support member having a support body with one or more support extensions and one or more securing elements on at least a portion of an attachment side of the support member, and a handle member including an attachment section, one or more gripping sections and one or more securing elements on an attachment side of the attachment section. 1. A poster handle comprising one or more support members , each support member comprising a support body with one or more support extensions and one or more securing elements on at least a portion of an attachment side of the support member , and a handle member comprising an attachment section , one or more gripping sections and one or more securing elements on an attachment side of the attachment section , at least one of said one or more gripping sections comprising an elongated opening.2. The poster handle of wherein the handle member is capable of being adapted from a storage configuration claim 1 , where the handle member may be stored flat claim 1 , to a use configuration claim 1 , where the one or more gripping sections extend outward from the back of a poster for the user to engage the gripping sections.3. The poster handle of wherein the one or more support members comprise two or more support extensions projecting from the support body with at least one securing element on the attachment side of each of the support body and support extensions.4. The poster handle of wherein the support extensions project in divergent directions at angles of about 20-180° to each other.5. The poster handle of wherein the support extensions project in divergent directions at angles of about 30-40° to each other.6. The poster handle of wherein the handle member comprises two gripping sections attached to opposed lateral sides of the attachment section.7. The poster handle of wherein score lines delineate the attachment section and the gripping sections of the handle member.8. The ...

SIGN FOR DISPLAYING CHANGEABLE INFORMATION

A display sign mountable on a support surface where at least some of the information displayed thereon needs to be changed periodically. The sign includes a housing with one or more pockets defined therein, where an interior of each pocket is visible through an associated window on the housing. A set of display cards is receivable in each pocket in the housing. Each display card has different text or graphics thereon. Individual display cards may be selectively withdrawn from the set of display cards by grasping a tab on that particular display card and pulling the display card out of the pocket. The removed display card may be inserted in front of an outermost display card that was previously visible through the associated window. A single display card that is free of tabs may be inserted into one of the pockets and remain substantially permanently visible through the associated window. 1. (canceled)2. The changeable sign as defined in claim 15 , wherein a tab extends outwardly from a side edge of each of the one or more display cards; and when the set of display cards is received in the pocket claim 15 , the tab of each of the one or more display cards extends outwardly beyond a side edge of the front wall of the housing.3. The changeable sign as defined in claim 2 , wherein the tab of each of the one or more display cards is located at a distance from the upper edge thereof; and wherein the distance of the tab from the upper edge of each of the one or more display cards in the set of display cards differs from the distances of the tabs of all other display cards in the set of display cards.4. The changeable sign as defined in claim 3 , wherein when the set of display cards is received in the pocket claim 3 , the tabs of all of the one or more display cards in the set of display cards are staggered relative to each other.5. The changeable sign as defined in claim 4 , further comprising text or images provided on each tab; and when the set of display cards is ...

MAGNETIC CARDETTE

A magnetic cardette for removably holding a card or sign. The cardette includes a stem insertable into a floral arrangement container. The top of the stem includes a plate of material that is attractable to the card, in turn, having a magnet thereon removably holding the card to the stem. 1. A magnetic cardette mountable to a floral arrangement container comprising:a stake having a first end portion for removably insertable into a floral arrangement container and further having a second end portion;a frame fixedly mounted to said second end portion of said stake;a sign removably mounted to said frame; and wherein,said sign and said frame have mutually facing surfaces magnetically attracted together.2. The cardette of wherein:said frame includes a shelf projecting outwardly therefrom providing a seat upon which said sign rests.3. The cardette of wherein:said frame has a magnet providing an outwardly facing magnetic surface.4. The cardette of wherein:said magnet includes outer edge portions with said frame adjacent said outer edge portions, said outwardly facing magnetic surface located between said outer edge portions to which said sign is attracted thereto.5. The cardette of wherein:said stake has a longitudinal axis arranged at an obtuse angle relative to said outwardly facing magnetic surface positioning said sign on said magnet at an angle to the vertical when said stake extends vertically from the floral arrangement container.6. The cardette of wherein:said sign includes a magnet providing an outwardly facing magnetic surface and said frame includes an outwardly facing frame surface attractable by said magnetic surface removably mounting said sign to said frame.7. The cardette of wherein:said stake has a longitudinal axis arranged at an obtuse angle relative to said outwardly facing frame surface positioning said sign on said frame at an obtuse angle to the longitudinal axis of said stake.8. The cardette of wherein said sign may be separated from said frame and ...

Gift Card Presenter for Greeting Cards

A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card. 1. A gift card presenter for coupling a gift card to a greeting card , the presenter comprising:a body adapted for holding a gift card; anda coupling element adapted for coupling the body to the greeting card such that a portion of the greeting card can be folded to at least partially cover the gift card presenter.2. The presenter of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element comprises an adhesive that is useable for attaching the body to a surface of the greeting card.3. The presenter of claim 2 , wherein the adhesive is located on one side of the body allowing that side to be adhered to the surface of the greeting card.4. The presenter of claim 1 , wherein the coupling element comprises a strap that can be secured around part of the greeting card.5. The presenter of claim 4 , wherein the strap is useable for securing the body to the greeting card so that the portion of the greeting card can be folded to fully cover the body.6. The presenter of claim 4 , wherein the strap is useable for securing the body to the greeting card so that the portion of the greeting card can be folded to cover only a portion of the strap and not ...

POP-UP GREETING CARD WITH TAB SUPPORT OF A LASER-CUT, SLICE-FORM POP-UP ELEMENT

An article comprising a pop-up card is provided. The article comprises a single sheet of paper including a single crease and separating the sheet of paper into a left panel and a right panel, wherein the sheet is in a closed position when folded along the crease, and wherein the sheet is in the open position when not folded along the crease, a pop-up slice-form element coupled to said sheet, wherein the slice-form includes a first plurality of slice-form elements perpendicular to a second plurality of slice-form elements when in the open position, wherein the slice-form element comprises a first and last slice-form element each with a distal tab, and wherein in the open position the pop-up slice-form element is displayed as a three-dimensional configuration, and in the closed position said pop-up slice-form element folds together into a flat configuration. 13-. (canceled)4. A pop-up card , comprising:a card foldable along a crease line defining a first section and a second section;a first panel overlaying and secured to the first section on an interior side of the card;a second panel overlaying and secured to the second section on the interior side of the card;wherein at least one of the first panel and the second panel includes cutouts forming design elements through which portions of the first section or the second section are visible; anda self-erecting pop-up display structure in the card, said self-erecting pop-up display structure being in a collapsed state when the card is in a folded position and in an erected state when the card is in an opened position, said pop-up display structure including a set of parallel first slice-form elements and a set of parallel second slice-form elements, said set of parallel first slice-form elements intersecting and interlocking with said set of parallel second slice-form elements in a grid pattern when the display structure is in the erected state,wherein at least one of the slice-form elements of said set of parallel first ...

POP-UP GREETING CARD WITH TAB SUPPORT OF A LASER-CUT, SLICE-FORM POP-UP ELEMENT

An article comprising a pop-up card is provided. The article comprises a single sheet of paper including a single crease and separating the sheet of paper into a left panel and a right panel, wherein the sheet is in a closed position when folded along the crease, and wherein the sheet is in the open position when not folded along the crease, a pop-up slice-form element coupled to said sheet, wherein the slice-form includes a first plurality of slice-form elements perpendicular to a second plurality of slice-form elements when in the open position, wherein the slice-form element comprises a first and last slice-form element each with a distal tab, and wherein in the open position the pop-up slice-form element is displayed as a three-dimensional configuration, and in the closed position said pop-up slice-form element folds together into a flat configuration. 1. A pop-up card , comprising:a card foldable along a crease line defining a first panel and a second panel; anda self-erecting pop-up display structure secured to inner faces of the first and second panels such that the pop-up display structure is in a collapsed state when the card is in a folded position and in an erected state when the card is in an opened position,said pop-up display structure including a first slice-form element and a second slice-form element, each of the first and second slice-form elements having a tab at a first end thereof secured to the first panel and either (i) a tab at an opposite second end thereof secured to the second panel or (ii) a connection feature at the opposite second end thereof connected to a connection feature at a first end of another slice-form element, said another slice-form element having a tab at an opposite second end thereof secured to the second panel,wherein the first and second slice-form elements are each either (i) foldable along a crease line between the first and second ends thereof when the first and second ends each have a tab secured to the first and ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL CLIP

A device including a first clip portion including a bottom section having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a first leg section extending from the first end of the bottom section, a second leg section extending from the second end of the bottom section, and a pole adaptor attachment portion; an arm projecting away from the first leg section; and a light string attachment portion located on the first leg section, the light string attachment portion including a substantially C-shaped clip defined by the arm, the first leg section, and the pole adaptor attachment portion. 120.-. (canceled)21. A kit , comprising: a telescoping pole having a proximal end and a distal end opposite the proximal end, wherein the distal end of the pole is configured to releasably engage a clip in at least a first position and a second position; and', 'a handle at the proximal end of the telescoping pole, wherein the handle is configured to be manipulated by a user to release a clip from the distal end of the pole; and, 'a pole mounting assembly includingat least one clip configured to be removably coupled to a first building structure in a first orientation when releasably engaged to the distal end of the pole in the first position, and configured to be removably coupled to a second building structure in a second orientation that is different from the first orientation when releasably engaged to the distal end of the pole in the second position.22. The kit of claim 21 , wherein the distal end of the pole includes a channel claim 21 , and wherein the channel is configured to releasably engage the clip in at least the first position and the second position.23. The kit of claim 22 , wherein the distal end of the pole includes at least two spring-loaded devices claim 22 , a portion of each of the at least two spring-loaded devices being biased to extend into the channel so as to retain the clip within the channel.24. The kit of claim 23 , wherein the telescoping pole includes ...

Card Display Unit System

A system of display units for displaying collectibles, including baseball or other cards, which units may be fastened to a wall or other flat surface. The units may also be connected to one another by way of connectors.

PROTECTIVE TRADING CARD SLEEVE

A protective trading card sleeve includes a substantially planar first wall and a substantially planar second wall. The first wall can have a plurality of edges including a first edge. The first edge of the first wall can be continuous and non-angular. The first edge of the first wall can have a first edge length. The substantially planar second wall can directly face the first wall and can have a substantially similar configuration as the first wall. The second wall can have a plurality of edges including a first edge that at least partially aligns with the first edge of the first wall. The first edge of the second wall can be continuous and non-angular. The first edge of the second wall can have a first edge length. 1. A protective trading card sleeve for retaining a trading card , the protective trading card sleeve comprising:a substantially planar first wall, the first wall having a plurality of edges including a first edge, the first edge of the first wall being continuous and non-angular, the first edge of the first wall having a first edge length; anda substantially planar second wall that directly faces the first wall and has a substantially similar configuration as the first wall, the second wall having a plurality of edges including a first edge that at least partially aligns with the first edge of the first wall, the first edge of the second wall being continuous and non-angular, the first edge of the second wall having a first edge length, the first edge of the second wall being connected to the first edge of the first wall along greater than 10% and less than 95% of at least one of the first edge lengths.2. The protective trading card sleeve of wherein the first edge of the first wall is at least partially curved.3. The protective trading card sleeve of wherein the first edge of the second wall is at least partially curved.4. The protective trading card sleeve of wherein the first wall has a second edge that is continuous and non-angular claim 1 , and ...

INFORMATION DISPLAY STAND WITH SNAP-IN LOCKING ASSEMBLY

An information display stand is built up by two panels and two transverse locking inserts by means of which the stand can be expanded from an idle flat state to an expanded state of use. Each locking insert has a tongue member and a tongue receiving member which are in sliding connection. By this sliding, the locking inserts can assume an extended form corresponding to the idle formation of the stand and a retracted form corresponding to the expanded state of the stand. The tongue member and the tongue receiving member have matching engagement means which form a stopping mechanism for the locking assembly. 1. An information display stand configured to assume a first formation in which the stand is planar for storage or transportation , and a second formation in which the stand is expanded and capable of assuming an upright displaying position , the stand having a center axis and comprising:at least two panels that are joined together along respective edge portions, such that the stand in the second formation forms a tubular shape; andat least one elongated locking assembly arranged between the two panels, the locking assembly extending transversely with respect to the center axis, the locking assembly having respective ends attached to the panels at the respective edge portions, and the locking assembly being configured to assume an extended form corresponding to the first formation of the stand, and a retracted locking form corresponding to the second formation of the stand;wherein the locking assembly includes a tongue member and a receiving member, the tongue member being in sliding connection within an opening of the receiving member; andwherein the tongue member includes at least one protrusion configured to engage with at least one matching recess in the receiving member, such that when the tongue member and the receiving member are brought together a stopping mechanism is established by engagement between the protrusion and the recess, thereby keeping the ...

TENT CARD AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

An apparatus that is configured to stand on a supporting surface and methods of making and using the same. According to one embodiment, the apparatus includes a print-receptive surface and a biasing mechanism. The biasing mechanism is configured to bias the print-receptive surface into a standing configuration relative to the supporting surface. 1. An apparatus that is configured to stand on a supporting surface , the apparatus comprising:a. a print-receptive surface; andb. a biasing mechanism that is configured to bias the print-receptive surface into a standing configuration relative to the supporting surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is a tent card.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the print-receptive surface is selected from the group consisting of dry-erase film claim 1 , wet-erase film claim 1 , semi-permanent marker erasable film claim 1 , polypropylene film (PP) claim 1 , polymeric film claim 1 , paper claim 1 , laminates thereof claim 1 , and coatings thereof.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the print-receptive surface is configured to accept markings from a writing implement selected from the group consisting of dry-erase markers claim 1 , wet-erase markers claim 1 , semi-permanent markers claim 1 , permanent markers claim 1 , chalk claim 1 , pencils claim 1 , pens claim 1 , and crayons.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the biasing mechanism includes a strip of film.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein:a. the strip of film is made of a material; andb. the material is selected from the group consisting of polyesters (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyolefins, polyamides, reinforced papers, and non-woven fabrics.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:a. the apparatus includes a first panel; andb. the print-receptive surface is part of the first panel.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the biasing mechanism is coupled to the first panel.9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the apparatus further ...

Gallery Display Apparatus

A magnetically-attachable display gallery provides a neat and decorative platform to easily add items such as greeting cards, photographs, and other documents by simply slipping them behind the snug clear vinyl pockets. The display gallery is constructed to roll or fold to store neatly away when not in use or for shipping.

Picture holder

A picture or card holder is provided having a flexible rim defining a picture opening inside an outer retention flap. The flexible rim retains the picture or card without any covering that covers the entire picture or and only covers an edge of the picture or card. A decorative extension is secured to an outer circumference of the rim and extends away from the rim. The picture or card can be removed and exchanged without removing any components of the picture or card holder.

SYSTEM TO MARKET REAL ESTATE AND RELATED METHODS

A method to market real estate includes providing a graphical user interface to a user for installation on a remote computer, receiving a street address at a server for a particular piece of real estate from the remote computer, and receiving digital photographs at the server of the particular piece of real estate. The server includes a microprocessor and a memory that stores user preferences for a marketing format and the street address, where the microprocessor formats the digital photographs in accordance with the user preferences and the marketing format, and generates a plurality of physical marketing items for the particular piece of real estate in accordance with the user preferences. The plurality of physical marketing items includes at least one of a door hangtag, a postcard, a thank you card, and a sign. The method also includes assembling the plurality of physical marketing items into a display box. 1. A method to market real estate comprising:providing a graphical user interface (“GUI”) to a user for installation on a remote computer;receiving a street address at a server for a particular piece of real estate from the remote computer; formats the digital photographs in accordance with the user preferences and the marketing format, and', 'generates a plurality of physical marketing items for the particular piece of real estate using a printer in accordance with the user preferences; and, 'receiving digital photographs at the server of the particular piece of real estate, the server comprising a microprocessor and a memory that stores user preferences for a marketing format and the street address, wherein the microprocessor executes an algorithm that'}assembling the plurality of physical marketing items into a display box.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising delivering the display box containing the plurality of physical marketing items to the user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the remote computer is a wireless device.4. The method of claim 1 ...

FACILITATION OF CARDHOLDER PLACEMENT ON MOBILE DEVICES

This disclosure relates generally to display of cardholders. Cardholders can be used in a variety of ways in conjunction with mobile devices. Leveraging cardholders with mobile devices can allow for greater visibility of cards and additional marketing. 1. A cardholder apparatus , comprising:a prong so dimensioned to fasten to a laptop device; anda planar surface wherein a rear surface of the planar surface is adjacent to the laptop device, and wherein a front surface of the planar surface comprises a lip for holding a card.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lip is a bottom lip and wherein the planar surface comprises a left lip and a right lip.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the bottom lip descends from right to left.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the bottom lip descends from left to right.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the left lip is wider than the right lip.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lip is a bottom lip and wherein the planar surface comprises a left lip.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lip is a bottom lip and wherein the planar surface comprises a right lip.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rear surface of the planar surface comprises an adhesive.9. A cardholder apparatus claim 1 , comprising:a flange so dimensioned to fasten to a laptop device;a rotating mechanism;a planar surface, connected to the rotating mechanism, wherein a front surface of the planar surface comprises a lip for holding a card.10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the lip is a bottom lip and wherein the planar surface comprises a left lip and a right lip.11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein a height of the bottom lip decreases from right to left.12. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein a height of the bottom lip increases from right to left.13. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the left lip is wider than the right lip.14. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the lip is a bottom lip and wherein the planar surface comprises a left ...

CASKET ARRANGEMENT WITH HANDLE CLEARANCE AND PERSONALIZATION RECEIVER

A casket arrangement includes a casket base, panels extending upwardly from the casket base, and a receiver fixedly coupled to at least one of the panels. Each panel includes inwardly facing and outwardly facing surfaces. At least one of the panels includes an opening formed through the inwardly facing surface and the outwardly facing surface. A receiver or guard is fixedly coupled to the inwardly facing surface of the at least one of the panels at a portion of the inwardly facing surface that is vertically between the opening and the casket base. At least a portion of the receiver is vertically aligned with the opening and spaced apart from the inwardly facing surface. 1a casket base;panels extending upwardly from the casket base to define a container having an interior, each panel an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein at least a first panel of the panels includes an opening extending therethrough from the inner surface to the outer surface; anda receiver fixedly coupled to the inner surface of the first panel, wherein at least a portion of the receiver is vertically aligned with the opening, the receiver configured to support a decorative insert in a position inward of said inwardly facing surface, said decorative insert visible from an exterior of the casket arrangement.. A casket arrangement, comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/193,779, filed Nov. 16, 2018.The present invention relates generally to caskets, and more particularly, to arrangements of handles and personalization for caskets.Burial containers and cremation containers, collectively caskets, often include handles to aid in transport of the deceased, by way of example, from the location of the memorial ceremony to the place of interment or crematory. For typical caskets formed of metal or wood products, the handles are fixedly attached to the outside of a casket. Because they are attached to the outside of the casket, the handles of current ...

METHOD FOR DETACHABLE POSTER HANGING AND MAGNETIC POSTER HOLDER DEVICE

The invention relates to a magnetic poster holder unit, where a v- or u-shaped magnet clip in the bottom is provided with a magnet. According to the invention, the magnet clip is in the top, on the outer side, designed with notches, whereby the magnet clip can be clicked into a hanging profile, which has an inner shape, which corresponds to the outer shape of the magnet clip, such that the magnet clip's notch by insertion in the hanging profile can provide a mechanical locking and thereby fixation between the magnet clip and the hanging profile. The invention also relates to a method for detachable hanging of poster of flat, flexible length material along a poster edge, where the poster edge includes magnetic items and where the poster edge's magnetic items are brought to contact against a magnet clip containing corresponding magnetic items. 19.-. (canceled)10. A method for hanging a flat , flexible length of material along a poster edge , wherein the poster edge comprises at least one magnetic item and the magnetic items are brought to contact against a magnet clip comprising corresponding magnetic items for detachable magnetic fixing of the poster edge against the magnet clip , andwherein the magnet clip is detachably connected with a hanging profile by being inserted into the hanging profile in its longitudinal direction or in a transverse direction of the hanging profile.1110. The method according to , wherein the flat , flexible length of material is released from the hanging profile by pulling an edge of the material with the magnetic items free from the magnetic items of the magnet clip.12. A magnetic poster holder unit , comprising:a hanging profile having an inner shape; anda magnet clip configured for insertion into the inner shape of the hanging profile and having a magnet, and a pair of legs each having a notch on an end thereof; andwherein each notch of the magnet clip is configured to provide a mechanical locking and thereby fixation between the magnet ...

GIFT CARD PRESENTER FOR GREETING CARDS

A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card. 1. A gift card presenter , comprising: a first surface, and', 'a second surface,', 'the first surface and the second surface coupled along a fold line; and, 'a greeting card, comprising the foldable paper mechanic coupled to the first surface and to the second surface,', 'the foldable paper mechanic comprising a gift card holder, and', 'the foldable paper mechanic configured to dynamically move outward to display a gift card coupled to the gift card holder when the greeting card is transitioned from a first closed configuration to a second open configuration., 'a foldable paper mechanic coupled to the greeting card,'}2. The gift card presenter of claim 1 , further comprising the gift card claim 1 , the gift card sized to be coupled to the gift card holder.3. The gift card presenter of claim 1 , wherein the first surface comprises a first interior face of the greeting card and is rectangular in shape and the second surface comprises a second interior face of the greeting card and is rectangular in shape.4. The gift card presenter of claim 3 , wherein the foldable paper mechanic comprises a base that is adhered to the first ...

POP-UP DISPLAY AND POP-UP DISPLAY LOCKING MECHANISM THEREFORE

Erectable displays and methods of making such erectable displays are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a display apparatus including a shroud having a first sheet and a second sheet disposed in opposition to one another, the first sheet and the second sheet being connected to one another at a first end by a first joint and at a second end by a second joint. The display apparatus includes at least one support member disposed between the first and second sheets and between the first and second joints, the support member(s) being configured to outwardly bias the first and second sheets to cause the shroud to assume a curvilinear cross-sectional shape along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the shroud. 1. A display apparatus , comprising:a shroud including a first sheet and a second sheet disposed in opposition to one another, the first sheet and the second sheet being connected to one another at a first end by a first joint and at a second end by a second joint; anda support member disposed between the first sheet and the second sheet and between the first joint and the second joint, the support member being configured to outwardly bias the first sheet and the second sheet to cause the shroud to assume a curvilinear cross-sectional shape along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the shroud.2. The display apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the support member includes at least one of an ovoid, elliptical or oblong shape.3. The display apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the support member includes a line of weakness extending along the support member, from the first joint to the second joint, and defining a first half and a second half of the support member.4. The display apparatus of claim 1 ,wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are coupled to the support member.5. The display apparatus of claim 4 ,wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are coupled to the support member by adhesives.6. The display apparatus of claim 5 ,wherein the adhesives ...

POP-UP CARD WITH A REMOVABLE NOTECARD

A pop-up card includes a notecard that can be inserted into and removed from a pocket formed between the cover of the card and a panel secured to and overlaying at least a portion of the cover. 1. A pop-up card with a removable notecard , comprising: (a) a cover having an interior face and an opposite exterior face, said cover being foldable along a crease line defining a first section of the cover on one side of the crease line and a second section of the cover on the opposite side of the crease line, said cover being foldable and unfoldable along the crease line between a closed position wherein the first section of the interior face of the cover faces the second section of the interior face of the cover and an opened position wherein the first section of the interior face of the cover and the second section of the interior face of the cover are separated;', '(b) a panel secured to and overlaying at least a portion of the second section of the cover, wherein the panel and the second section of the cover define a pocket therebetween; and', '(c) an erectable pop-up display structure comprising a plurality of intersecting slice-form elements on the interior face of the cover such that when the cover is in the closed position, the pop-up display structure is in a flattened state, and wherein when the cover is in the opened position, the pop-up display structure is in an erected 3-D state; and, 'a pop-up card comprising'}a notecard removably inserted in the pocket between the panel and the second section of the cover.2. The pop-up card of claim 1 , further comprising a sleeve positioned within the pocket claim 1 , said sleeve providing one or more glide surfaces for the notecard to ease insertion and removal of the notecard from the pocket.3. The pop-up card of claim 2 , further comprising a frame structure secured between the panel and the second section of the cover around three sides of the sleeve forming guiderails and a backstop for the notecard in the pocket.4. ...

COMBINATION GREETING CARD AND GIFT CARD PRESENTER

The present invention relates to a combination greeting card and gift card presenter. In one aspect, the presenter comprises a cover panel and a gift card panel, the gift card panel including a magnetic strip for storing machine readable information, the cover panel and the gift card panel coupled together along a fold line. In another aspect, multiple intermediary panels are coupled between the cover panel and the gift card panel to allow for one sided custom printing. The cover panel may also be coupled to a gift card holder that comprises a first fold panel and a second fold panel folded together to form a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a gift card. The cover panel and the first or second fold panel may be coupled along an edge, and the fold panels may include tabs for securing the first and second fold panels together. 1. A combination greeting card and gift card presenter , the presenter comprising:a cover panel; anda gift card holder, wherein the cover panel and the gift card holder are coupled together, and wherein the gift card holder comprises a first fold panel and a second fold panel folded together to form a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a gift card.2. The presenter of claim 1 , wherein the presenter is made from die-cut card stock.3. The presenter of claim 2 , wherein the die-cut card stock includes a printed design on at least one side of the die-cut card stock.4. The presenter of claim 1 , further comprising a first intermediary panel and a second intermediary panel claim 1 , wherein the cover panel is coupled to the first intermediary panel along a first fold line claim 1 , wherein the first intermediary panel is coupled to the second intermediary panel along a second fold line claim 1 , wherein the second intermediary panel is coupled to the second fold panel along a third fold line claim 1 , and wherein the first fold panel is coupled to the second fold panel along a fourth fold line.5. The presenter of claim 4 , wherein ...

DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR SECURING DECORATIVE ITEMS OR MESSAGES TO A CANDLE

The present invention includes a device and system for providing or displaying a message, or other types of indicia, on a candle. The system may include individually, or in any combination, components which form magnetic connection using one or more permanent magnets, magnetically permeable materials, materials with magnetic properties, to align, self-align, attach, hold or release.

Overlay For Collectible Trading Cards

An overlay having artwork printed thereon in a strategic location such that when placed over the front face of a card changes the look and appearance of the original artwork on the front face of the card. In some embodiments, the overlay changes the original text printed on the card (1) to provide a translation of that text into any desired language, or (2) to provide updated rule changes from the rules originally printed on the card, or (3) to provide both a translation as well as updated rule changes, if desired. The overlay may be used with any type of card, but is preferably used with playing cards and trading cards, and is most preferably used with collectible trading cards. 1. A card sleeve assembly for protecting as well as customizing the look and appearance of a collectible card used in a collectible card game in a non-permanent manner , comprising:a collectible card comprising a front face having a graphics section and a textual section, said graphics section including a pictorial design printed thereon, and said textual section including original gameplay text printed thereon describing the card's abilities for playing said card in a collectible card game, said pictorial design and original gameplay text providing said card with a certain tactical and functional value when playing said card in a collectible card game;a card sleeve comprising a front panel corresponding dimensionally with the front face of said collectible card, and said front panel having a transparent portion corresponding dimensionally to the graphics section of said collectible card, and an opaque portion corresponding dimensionally to the textual section of said collectible card, said opaque portion including new text printed therein which changes the original text printed in the textural section of said card, said front panel including opposite side edges, a bottom edge, and a top edge; a back panel having opposite side edges, a bottom edge, and a top edge; and a plurality of seams ...

CASCADING SURPRISE DOORWAY DISPLAY ARTICLE WITH SOUND PLAYBACK

The present invention relates generally to a mounted display article, and more particularly to a multi-panel bulletin display mounted above a door frame that vertically unfolds or cascades in response to a trigger mechanism, the multi-panel bulletin display having cuts for receiving a removable greeting insert that has printed matter as well as a sound playback device that plays in response to the trigger mechanism.

COMBINATION GREETING CARD AND GIFT CARD PRESENTER

The present invention relates to a combination greeting card and gift card presenter. In one aspect, the presenter comprises a cover panel and a gift card panel, the gift card panel including a magnetic strip for storing machine readable information, the cover panel and the gift card panel coupled together along a fold line. In another aspect, multiple intermediary panels are coupled between the cover panel and the gift card panel to allow for one sided custom printing. The cover panel may also be coupled to a gift card holder that comprises a first fold panel and a second fold panel folded together to form a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a gift card. The cover panel and the first or second fold panel may be coupled along an edge, and the fold panels may include tabs for securing the first and second fold panels together. 1. A combination greeting card and gift card presenter , the presenter comprising:a cover panel; anda gift card panel, wherein the gift card panel includes a magnetic strip thereon capable of storing machine readable information, and wherein the cover panel and the gift card panel are coupled together.2. The presenter of claim 1 , wherein the presenter is formed from die-cut card stock and wherein the cover panel and the gift card panel are integral and separated by a fold line.3. The presenter of claim 1 , further comprising a first intermediary panel and a second intermediary panel claim 1 , wherein the cover panel claim 1 , the first intermediary panel claim 1 , the second intermediary panel claim 1 , and the gift card panel are coupled together.4. The presenter of claim 3 , wherein the cover panel and the first intermediary panel are coupled to each other along a first fold line claim 3 , wherein the first intermediary panel and the second intermediary panel are coupled to each other along a second fold line claim 3 , and wherein the second intermediary panel and the gift card panel are coupled to each other along a third fold line ...

GIFT CARD PRESENTER FOR GREETING CARDS

A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card is provided. The presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, and a coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card. In one embodiment, the presenter may comprise a paper mechanic coupled to first and second interior faces of the greeting card, the paper mechanic configured to hold the greeting card and display it when the greeting card is opened. In another embodiment, the presenter comprises a body for holding the gift card, the body having a first half and a second half that each include interior and exterior faces. The presenter may be opened to display or partially display the greeting card. The presenter may be coupled to the inside and/or the outside of the greeting card, to provide a pleasing presentation of the gift card given with the greeting card. 1. A gift card presenter for holding a gift card within a greeting card , the presenter comprising:a body for holding the gift card; anda coupling element for coupling the body to the greeting card.2. The presenter of claim 1 , wherein the body is formed from paper card stock that is folded along fold lines.3. The presenter of claim 2 , wherein the coupling element is at least one of an adhesive claim 2 , a strap claim 2 , and a folded portion of the body.4. The presenter of claim 1 , wherein the body is formed from paper card stock die-cut into a desired shape claim 1 , wherein the desired shape includes three panel portions separated by fold lines claim 1 , and wherein the coupling element comprises the panel portions being folded together to provide at least one pocket for receiving a corner of the greeting card.5. The presenter of claim 4 , wherein the body includes die-cut slits formed therein into which edges of the gift card may be inserted to hold the gift card against the body.6. The presenter of claim 5 , wherein the three panel portions comprise a holding panel claim 5 , a cover panel claim 5 , and a joining ...

KIT OF INFORMATION MEDIA

Kit () of information media, comprising at least one module (); at least one rigid pocket () adapted to contain objects such as postcards, lottery tickets, and the like; at least one hinge () adapted to allow the joining of consecutive modules (); at least one clip () adapted to support one or more articles such as postcards, tickets, posters and the like, said clip () being applicable by means of reversible interlocking, along the edges of the module(s) (); at least one fastener () adapted to fasten said module (), or set of modules () previously assembled together, on the walls of a room or on the edges of a common rigid panel, said kit () being characterized in that the module(s) (), having a profile defined by any closed curve or polygonal form, has grooved cylindrical projections along the edges thereof; the longitudinal axis of said projections being parallel to the edge from which said projections are extended, said projections being spaced by grooves, said grooves being longitudinally crossed by rigid and cylindrical segments firmly connected to said cylindrical projections, said segments and said grooves defining, for each groove, a cavity. 1. Kit of information media , comprising at least one module , adapted to support one or more advertising sheets on its surface , having at least two holes for the passage of screws , hooks and the like; at least one rigid pocket adapted to contain objects such as postcards , lottery tickets and the like , said rigid pocket being applicable on the surface of said module(s); at least one hinge adapted to allow the joining of consecutive modules , said hinge(s) being applicable , by means of reversible interlocking , along the edges of the module(s); at least one clip adapted to support one or more articles such as postcards , tickets , posters and the like , said clip being applicable , by means of reversible interlocking , along the edges of the module(s); at least one fastener adapted to fasten said module , or set of ...

POLYHEDRAL AUTOMATIC POP-UP DISPLAY

A display apparatus includes a first substrate and a second substrate disposed in opposition to one another and connected to one another to form a shroud, the first substrate and the second substrate being connected to form a first joint at a first lateral end of the shroud, a second joint at a second lateral end of the shroud and a third joint formed at a lower portion of the shroud, the third joint including a first base connection member rotatably depending from a lower portion of the first substrate and a second base connection member rotatably depending from a lower portion of the second substrate, the third joint being located at a first position in the shroud with the shroud in a compressed state and being located in a second position in the shroud with the shroud in an uncompressed state. The display apparatus also includes a resilient member connecting the first joint to the third joint and connecting the second joint to the third joint to bias the third joint from the first position to the second position when the shroud is the uncompressed state. 1. A display apparatus , comprising:a first substrate and a second substrate disposed in opposition to one another and connected to one another to form a shroud, the first substrate and the second substrate being connected to form a first joint at a first lateral end of the shroud, a second joint at a second lateral end of the shroud and a third joint formed at a lower portion of the shroud, the third joint including a first base connection member rotatably depending from a lower portion of the first substrate and a second base connection member rotatably depending from a lower portion of the second substrate, the third joint being located at a first position in the shroud with the shroud in a compressed state and being located in a second position in the shroud with the shroud in an uncompressed state; anda resilient member connecting the first joint to the third joint and connecting the second joint to the ...

Display System

A display system is provided, which comprises a customizable length display strap with a front surface, a back surface, a first end, and a second end, a connector strap with opposing first and second clips spaced apart by a length of elastic, and a plurality of fasteners. Additionally, a method is provided for displaying at least one two-dimensional item on a display structure. 1. A display system comprising:a display strap comprising a customizable length, a front surface, a back surface, a first end, and a second end;a connector strap comprising a first clip and an opposing second clip spaced apart by a length of elastic; anda plurality of fasteners.2. The display system of wherein the plurality of fasteners comprises a plurality of two-piece magnetic fasteners claim 1 , with each two-piece magnetic fastener comprising a front member and a back member.3. The display system of wherein the back member comprises at least one substantially flat surface.4. The display system of wherein the back member comprises at least two substantially flat surfaces.5. The display system of wherein the back member comprises a cylinder with a height that is less than or equal to approximately 2 mm.6. The display system of wherein the front member comprises an ornamentation.7. The display system of wherein the two-piece magnetic fastener is configured to secure a two-dimensional item to the display strap when the two-dimensional item and display strap are layered between the back member and the front member.8. The display system of claim 2 , wherein the two-piece magnetic fastener comprises a neodymium magnet.9. The display system of wherein the display strap comprises at least one of: ribbon claim 1 , silk claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , burlap claim 1 , acrylic claim 1 , taffeta claim 1 , linen claim 1 , nylon claim 1 , mesh claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , paper claim 1 , metal claim 1 , metal ribbon claim 1 , metal sheeting claim 1 , and combinations thereof.10. The ...

CUSTOMIZABLE MARKETING APPARATUS

Embodiments are directed to systems, apparatuses and methods for personalizing marketing materials such as video brochures. In one scenario, an electronic marketing apparatus is provided which includes a battery, an electronic display device powered by the battery, and a housing. One window is cut into the housing which allows the electronic display to be seen through at least a portion of the housing. A second window provides a view of an insert in the housing that is printed using a commodity printer. A method is also provided for personalizing marketing materials. The method includes printing a custom design on an insert using a commodity printer, cutting out at least a portion of the insert, arranging the cut out portion of the insert to show through a die cut window of the video brochure, and adhering the cut out portion of the insert to the video brochure in the arranged position. 1. An electronic marketing apparatus , comprising:a battery;an electronic display device powered by the battery; anda housing,wherein a first window is cut into the housing allowing the electronic display to be seen through at least a portion of the housing, andwherein a second window provides a view of at least a portion of an insert in the housing that is printed on a commodity printer.2. The electronic marketing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second window in the housing is die cut.3. The electronic marketing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the custom printing comprises a user-selected pattern.4. The electronic marketing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second window is cut to a user-selected size.5. The electronic marketing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second window is cut to a user-selected shape.6. The electronic marketing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a pattern identifying the size claim 1 , shape and location of the second window is transmitted to the commodity printer prior to printing.7. The electronic marketing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the insert ...

BUSINESS CARD HOLDERS

A document holder system can include a thin surface elongate along a first direction and a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The document holder system can include a first adhesive portion disposed on a back side along a top portion of the thin surface. Additionally, the document holder system can include a second adhesive portion disposed on a front side along at least one of the top portion and a middle portion of the thin surface. 1. A document holder system , comprising:a thin surface elongate along a first direction and a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the thin surface comprises a front side and a back side that faces opposite the front side, and wherein the thin surface defines a top portion, a bottom portion located opposite the top portion, and a middle portion that does not overlap the top portion and the bottom portion;a first adhesive portion disposed on the back side along the top portion; anda second adhesive portion disposed on the front side along at least one of the top portion and the middle portion, wherein the bottom portion is devoid of adhesive on both the front side and the back side.2. (canceled)3. The document holder system of claim 1 , wherein the thin surface is selected from the group consisting of paper claim 1 , polymer claim 1 , and fabric.4. The document holder system of claim 3 , wherein the thin surface defines a first width and a first height claim 3 , wherein the first adhesive portion is adhesively attached to a large document that defines a width that is greater than the first width and the large document defines a height that is greater than the first height claim 3 , and wherein the first adhesive portion is configured to release the large document without damaging the large document.5. The document holder system of claim 3 , wherein the thin surface defines a first width and a first height claim 3 , the system further comprising a first document adhesively ...

CUSTOMIZABLE MARKETING APPARATUS

Embodiments are directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for personalizing marketing materials such as video brochures. In one aspect, an electronic marketing system is provided that includes an electronic display device and a housing. A window is cut into the housing, allowing the electronic display to be seen through at least a portion of the housing. A second window provides a view of an insert in the housing. 1. A housing for enclosing and selectively revealing an electronic display , comprising:a set of interconnected flaps;a first window formed within an inner area of a first flap of the set of interconnected flaps; anda second flap connected to the set of interconnected flaps by an intervening fold, the second flap defining a second window, the set of interconnected flaps folded to form a box-like container defining a space for receiving an electronic display, wherein the first window is sized and shaped to expose a viewable area of an electronic display when the electronic display is received into the space defined by the box-like container; and', 'the second flap folded substantially over a portion of the box-like container comprising the first flap., 'wherein an assembled housing comprises2. The housing of claim 1 , further comprising a third flap connected to the second flap along a fold claim 1 , the third flap configured to overlay the second flap when folded at the fold.3. The housing of claim 2 , wherein the third flap includes an adhesive strip for adhering an insert to a surface of the third flap claim 2 , and wherein the assembled housing comprises the third flap overlaid onto the second flap such that the insert is viewable through the second window.4. The housing of claim 2 , further comprising a fourth flap connected to the third flap at a third fold claim 2 , wherein the assembled housing comprises the fourth flap folded over at least a portion of the first flap comprising the first window.5. The housing of claim 1 , wherein the first flap ...

Commemorative Apparatus and Method

A commemorative apparatus and method of using the same. The commemorative apparatus comprises a flexible body that is rollable. The commemorative apparatus further comprises an interior pocket and a securing component configured to secure the rolled body after a memento or keepsake is placed within the pocket. Once the commemorative apparatus is rolled and secured with the securing component, the memento is no longer visible. A method of using the commemorative apparatus is also disclosed. 1. A commemorative apparatus for retaining a memento comprising:a body comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface;a memento retaining component attached to the interior surface of the body; anda securing component attached to the body.2. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body is manufactured from a fabric material.3. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface of the body is water resistant.4. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface comprises a decorative element.5. The commemorative apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the decorative element is an inscription.6. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the memento retaining component is transparent.7. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the memento retaining component comprises a plurality of edges sealed to the interior surface of the body.8. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the memento retaining component comprises an open edge.9. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the body is wrapable to encapsulate the memento retaining component.10. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the securing component comprises a fastener.11. The commemorative apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the securing component comprises a button and a string.12. A commemorative apparatus for retaining a memento comprising:a body comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface;a memento retaining component attached to ...

ILLUMINATED CHRISTMAS WREATH CARD HOLDER

The present embodiments relate to an illuminated wreath card holder comprising a wreath form, decorative material configured to create a wreath on the form, and a plurality of ornamental clamp assemblies that are attached to the wreath form and configured to releasably secure, display, and illuminate greeting cards on the wreath. Each ornamental clamp assembly comprises at least one ornamental cover, at least one clip, and at least one light that is positioned between the ornamental cover and the clip. When viewed from the front, the light is hidden behind the ornamental cover and casts a glow up onto the greeting card. The ornamental cover may be star-shaped and have a return flange at its back to which the light and clip are attached. The illuminated wreath card holder may have a power source and be packed in kit form. 1. An illuminated wreath card holder comprising:a wreath form;at least one decorative material configured to create a wreath on the form; and at least one ornamental cover;', 'at least one light; and', 'at least one clip;', 'wherein the at least one light is positioned between the at least one ornamental cover and the at least one clip; and, 'a plurality of ornamental clamp assemblies, each assembly comprisingwherein the plurality of ornamental clamp assemblies are attached at least about the perimeter of the wreath form and configured to releasably secure, display, and illuminate greeting cards on the wreath.2. The illuminated wreath card holder of claim 1 , further comprising a power source wired to carry power to a string of lights.3. The illuminated wreath card holder of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light is hidden behind the at least one ornamental cover when viewed from the front.4. The illuminated wreath card holder of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ornamental cover is a star shape.5. The illuminated wreath card holder of claim 1 , the at least one ornamental cover further comprising a return flange.6. The illuminated wreath card ...

METHOD AND APPRATUS FOR AVOIDANCE OF DAMAGE TO CONCEALED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS SUCH AS PLUMBING AND THE LIKE

A method and apparatus for avoidance of damage to concealed mechanical elements during construction or repair of a structure. In one embodiment, a tag is provided for installation on a plumbing or similar element prior to such element being concealed by further construction. The tag is adapted to engage a concealed element in such a way that an indicator portion of the tab remains visible after further concealing structure is installed. The visible tab's location identifies the location of concealed elements and is preferably provided with indicia identifying such purpose. In a further embodiment of the invention, adhesive indicator tape is used in conjunction with an indicator tab. The indicator tape is adapted to be applied over concealing structure to generally identify the location and extent of concealed elements that may be susceptible to puncture or damage during subsequent construction or repair phases of a project. 1. A method for avoidance of damage to a damage-susceptible element in a structure , comprisingaffixing a marker to said damage-susceptible element to visually indicate the presence and location of said element, said marker having at least one tab portion adapted to be exposed after subsequent construction steps such as the installation of material adjacent said element.2. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said damage-susceptible element comprises a pipe.3. A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said subsequent construction step comprises construction of walls concealing said damage-susceptible element.4. A method in accordance with claim 2 , further comprising:providing said marker with an aperture for engaging said pipe.5. An indicating marker for visually indicating the presence and location of a damage-susceptible mechanical element in a structure claim 2 , said marker being configured to be affixed to a said damage-susceptible element and to remain exposed after construction steps such as the installation of material over ...

MOVABLE INFORMATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE THEREOF

A sliding information device for placement and sliding on an even and flat supporting surface wherein the device comprises a baseplate with a flat and even bottom surface and an upright element, fastened to its top surface by means of a base that enables elastic bending of the element back and forth from an unloaded rest position A to a loaded oblique position B and a method for manufacturing it comprising the cutting of a series of segments from an elastically bendable substrate.

Hinged Greeting Cards and Gift Card Holders

Interactive greeting card and gift card holders with a hinged mechanism which provide fun user interaction and triggers audio playback. Each greeting card and gift card holder includes portion thereof which hinges or pivots about an axis. When the greeting card or gift card holder is hinged, or pivoted about the hinge, one or more special effects are triggered. Special effects may include audio, emergence or ejection of a gift card holder (w/gift card) or gift card, the appearance of a thought or word bubble, or any other special effect. 1. A gift card holder comprising:a carrier having a first portion and a second portion which are attached at a pivot point;a sleeve which is operative to move between a first position concealed within the carrier and a second position substantially outside of the carrier;a gift card holder which is operative to move between a first position concealed within the sleeve and a second position substantially outside of the sleeve;wherein moving the first and second portions of the carrier away from each other about the pivot point moves the sleeve and the gift card holder from the first position to the second position.2. The gift card holder of further comprising a sound module which is operative to store and playback at least one audio file.3. The gift card holder of claim 2 , wherein the sound module is activated upon moving the first and second portions of the carrier away from each other.4. The gift card holder of further comprising a gift card contained within the gift card holder.5. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions of the carrier are mirror images of each other.6. The gift card holder of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve and gift card holder emerge from a bottom portion of the carrier.7. A greeting card comprising:a greeting card body comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper and lower portions being connected at a pivot point;a sound module contained within the greeting card body ...

CARD THAT STANDS PERPENDICULAR TO A HORIZONTAL SURFACE

The present invention is a card that stands perpendicular to a horizontal surface. The card is made up of a single piece of material on which graphic images and letters have been printed and which has been specially shaped and pre-creased to enable a recipient to fold the base part of it so that the display part will rise up perpendicular to or at a raked angle from the horizontal surface on which it is placed. 1. A card that stands perpendicular to a horizontal surface , comprisinga) a single sheet of semi-rigid, flexible material, 1) a main display panel, and', '2) a bifurcated Base that enables the main display panel to stand perpendicular or raked in perspective to the surface upon which it is placed,, 'b) said sheet being modified so that at least one crease is added that creates a hinge to differentiate between'}2. A Card as recited in and below claim 1 , wherein the semi-rigid material is at least one of the following materials: paper card stock made of wood fibers claim 1 , other natural fibers or man-made fibers claim 1 , plastic card stock claim 1 , metal plate claim 1 , metal sheet claim 1 , metal foil claim 1 , 3-D printing plastic or composite sheets comprising various flexible and rigid materials.3. A Card as recited in and below claim 1 , wherein the semi-rigid material is printed or imprinted using at least one of the following methods: offset lithography claim 1 , digital toner printing claim 1 , xerography claim 1 , ink jet printing claim 1 , LED printing claim 1 , silk screening using ink claim 1 , paint or dyes claim 1 , dye sublimation claim 1 , photographic printing claim 1 , foil stamping claim 1 , foil or other imprinting claim 1 , letterpress claim 1 , debossing claim 1 , embossing claim 1 , laser etching claim 1 , laser imprinting claim 1 , laser burning claim 1 , rubber die imprinting claim 1 , hand inking claim 1 , hand painting claim 1 , ultraviolet coating.4. A Card as recited in and below claim 1 , wherein the semi-rigid material is ...

Improved Order Rack or Order Reel

An apparatus for the display of orders, especially suited for use in restaurants, commercial kitchens and the like, includes a holder means for receiving and releasably retaining an order, and means upon which a plurality of said holder means can be releasably mounted for display, as well as for display, as well as for selective and controlled movement therealong. The holder mounting means may be in the form of either an elongate member or rail or a continuous loop.

Apparatus, System and Method For Quick Transport of Hospital Beds or Ambulance Gurneys Through Secured Areas

Novel security clearance delivery assistance system for healthcare providers working in hospitals nationwide that improves patient care by reducing or eliminating the amount of time needlessly wasted by manually presenting security clearance smart cards to the security reader for authentication while transporting patients across hospitals. In life or death situations, which occur routinely in hospitals, quick delivery of patients to destinations such as the operating room could mean life or death. A health care professional's ability to save lives may depend in part on their ability to quickly transport patients through secured areas, which currently require the transporter to stop and authenticate at each doorway. With the likelihood of survival decreasing exponentially as time passes, reducing or eliminating interruptions during transportation will enable healthcare providers more time to perform life saving procedures and dramatically increase the likelihood of survival. 1. An apparatus for clamping onto a gurney or a hospital bed comprising a clamp , a movable arm wherein said movable arm is comprised of flexible gooseneck and a mounting plate to mount a smart card.2. The apparatus of wherein the flexible gooseneck is comprised of plastic friction vertebrate.3. The apparatus of wherein the flexible gooseneck is comprised of metal tubing. This application is a continuation application of and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to the filing date of the U.S. Non-provisional patent application Ser. No. 15/242,485, entitled “Apparatus, System and Method For Quick Transport of Hospital Beds or Ambulance Gurneys Through Secured Areas”, filed on Aug. 20, 2016, which, in turn, claims the benefit of priority to the filing date of the U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/340,526 “Apparatus, System And Method For Quick Transport of Hospital Beds or Ambulance Gurneys Through Secured Areas” which was filed on May 24, 2016 and which are incorporated ...

CUSTOMIZABLE MARKETING APPARATUS

Embodiments are directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for personalizing marketing materials such as video brochures. In one aspect, an electronic marketing system is provided that includes an electronic display device powered and a housing. A window is cut into the housing which allows the electronic display to be seen through at least a portion of the housing. A second window provides a view of an insert in the housing. A method is also provided for personalizing marketing materials and can include printing a custom design on an insert, cutting out at least a portion of the insert, arranging the cut out portion of the insert to show through a die cut window of the video brochure, and adhering the cut out portion of the insert to the video brochure in the arranged position. 1. An electronic marketing system , comprising:an electronic display; and a first flap comprising a plurality of tabs extending therefrom and a first window cut into the first flap allowing the electronic display to be viewable through the first window when the housing is associated with the electronic display;', 'a second flap connected to the first flap at a first fold, wherein the plurality of tabs extending from the first flap are configured to be folded toward the second flap to maintain a space between the first flap and the second flap when the first flap is folded over the second flap at the first fold; and', 'a third flap connected to the second flap at a second fold and comprising a second window configured to provide a view of at least a portion of an insert associated with the third flap., 'a housing associated with the electronic display, the housing comprising2. The electronic marketing system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic display is configured to fit within the space between the first flap and the second flap when the first flap is folded over the second flap at the first fold.3. The electronic marketing system of claim 1 , wherein the second window is cut to a user- ...

Side scan infrared imaging device

Infrared imaging devices are provided which are configured to implement side-scan infrared imaging for, e.g., medical applications. For example, an imaging device includes a ring-shaped detector element comprising a circular array of infrared detectors configured to detect thermal infrared radiation, and a focusing element configured to focus incident infrared radiation towards the circular array of infrared detectors. The imaging device can be an ingestible imaging device (e.g., swallowable camera) or the imaging device can be implemented as part of an endoscope device, for example.

Presentation system

HOLDER

1. Держатель для установки на опорной поверхности, снабженный, по меньшей мере, одним открытым сверху пазом для приема жесткого на изгиб носителя информации и/или жесткой на изгиб оболочки для носителей информации, отличающийся тем, что в пазу (2) установлена зажимная планка (3), плечи (9, 10) зажима которой своими внешними стенками опираются на противолежащие им внутренние стенки паза (2), и плечи (9, 10) зажима с внутренней стороны самим по себе известным образом снабжены гибкими опорными поперечными ребрами (12), служащими для удержания носителя информации или оболочки (15, 16) для носителя информации в держателе (1; 7) с помощью силового замыкания. ! 2. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что паз (2) имеет, по меньшей мере, один открытый конец. ! 3. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что паз (2) проходит по всей ширине держателя. ! 4. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что одно плечо (9) зажима имеет одно опорное поперечное ребро (12), а другое плечо (10) зажима - два опорных поперечных ребра (12). ! 5. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что каждое плечо (9, 10) имеет по два опорных поперечных ребра (12). ! 6. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что опорные поперечные ребра (12) плеч (9, 1) зажима смещены относительно друг друга по высоте. ! 7. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что опорные поперечные ребра (12) имеют поперечное сечение в форме линзы. ! 8. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что опорные поперечные ребра (12) выступают внутрь зажимной планки (3) наклонно вниз. ! 9. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что опорные поперечные ребра (12) соединены с плечами (9, 10) зажима зажимной планки (3) с помощью пленочных шарниров (11). ! 10. Держатель по п.1, отличающийся тем, что коэффициен� РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2008 108 020 (13) A (51) МПК G09F 1/14 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21), (22) Заявка: 2008108020/12, 02.08.2006 (71) Заявитель(и): "ДУРАБЛЕ" ...

Device for suspending sheet material

MAERKSKYLT

Signboard for Leaflet

아파트나 사무실 건물 등의 1층 현관 및 엘리베이터 내부에 부착되어 광고를 행하는 전단지 광고판이 개시된다. Disclosed is a leaflet billboard that is attached to a first floor entrance and an elevator inside an apartment or an office building to perform an advertisement. 종래의 전단지 광고판은 복수 개의 전단지를 보관하는 포켓이 형성됨에 따라 인출되어 버려진 전단지에 의해 주변이 지저분할 뿐만 아니라 많은 량의 광고지를 소비하여 광고비가 상승되는 등의 문제점이 있는데 이를 해결하기 위하여, 상, 하측에 광고를 형성시키기 위한 상, 하측 광고부(21)를 갖는 베이스판(20)과, 상기 베이스판(20)의 전면 측에 형성되어 전단지(F)를 고정시킬 수 있는 전단지 고정부(30)와, 상기 전단지 고정부(30)의 전면 측에 개폐 가능케 결합된 도어(34)와, 상기 전단지 고정부(30)의 양측에 형성되어 할인쿠폰 및 명함을 보관하는 포켓부(40)(41)를 포함하는 전단지 광고판이 제공된다. Conventional leaflet billboards have drawbacks as pockets for storing a plurality of leaflets are formed, and the surrounding leaflets are not only messy due to discarded leaflets, but also a large amount of advertisement paper is consumed to increase the advertising costs. , A base plate 20 having upper and lower advertisement parts 21 for forming an advertisement on the lower side, and a leaflet fixing part formed on the front side of the base plate 20 to fix the leaflet F ( 30, a door 34 coupled to the front side of the leaflet fixing portion 30 so as to be opened and closed, and a pocket portion 40 formed on both sides of the leaflet fixing portion 30 to store a discount coupon and a business card ( There is provided a leaflet billboard comprising 41). 따라서 전단지와 할인쿠폰 및 명함이 구비되어 광고 효과가 더욱 향상되며, 도어에 의해 광고지가 훼손되거나 인출되는 것을 방지하여 광고비가 현저하게 절감되고, 외관이 미려하고 깨끗하게 된다. Therefore, leaflets, discount coupons and business cards are provided to further enhance the advertising effect, and the advertisement cost is significantly reduced by preventing doors from being damaged or withdrawn by the door, and the appearance is beautiful and clean.

Movable information device and method for the manufacture thereof

A sliding information device for placement and sliding on an even and flat supporting surface wherein the device comprises a baseplate with a flat and even bottom surface and an upright element, fastened to its top surface by means of a base that enables elastic bending of the element back and forth from an unloaded rest position A to a loaded oblique position B and a method for manufacturing it comprising the cutting of a series of segments from an elastically bendable substrate.

Slidable information system and method for the manufacture of and use of the information device of the system

Adhesive clip assembly

지지면 상에 장착되어 게시물을 지지하도록 구성된 접착성 클립 조립체(10)는 전면(12) 및 배면(14)을 갖는 클립 시트(11)와, 클립 시트의 배면의 적어도 일부분 상에 배치된 감압성 접착제층(24)을 포함한다. 클립 시트는 가요성 텅(44)을 한정하는 절개부(40)를 갖고 텅은 전방면(46)과 후방면(48)을 갖는다. 그 위에 접착제가 배치된 클립 시트의 배면의 일부는 텅의 후방면을 포함한다. 클립 시트의 전면에는 접착제가 없다. 게시물이 클립 시트의 전면에 대해 배치되고 텅 아래에 적어도 일부가 배열되면, 게시물은 텅의 후방면 상의 접착제에 의한 접착 작용과 가요성 텅에 의해 클립 시트의 전면 쪽으로 가해진 탄성력에 의해 클립 시트에 대해 제 위치에 유지된다. 클립 시트, 감압성 접착제, 가요성 텅

Adhesive hanger

A hanger has a flat body (12) having a first side (14) and a second opposite side (16). A first region (18) has an adhesive applied thereto on one side (12) thereof and a second region (20) has an adhesive applied thereto on the second side (16). Opposite to each adhesive area is a non-adhesive area for the application of pressure.

Supports for greeting cards and the like

A support formed of a material which is easily bendable and yet capable of maintaining its bent condition when the bending force is removed. Pressure sensitive adhesive surfaces enable the support to be releasably adhered to surfaces such as cards or other paper items to provide a support therefor or to attach the card or other item to another item or surface. Protective strips may be peeled away from the adhesive surfaces preparatory to use. The adhesive surfaces do not mar the surface(s) they are adhered to.

Movable price-card holder

DISPLAY SUSPENSION DEVICE

Un dispositif de suspension d'affiche comprend deux éléments constitutifs :- d'une part un support 10 destiné à être fixé sur une partie d'édifice,- d'autre part un porte-affiche 20 destiné à maintenir une ou plusieurs affiches et à être rapporté de manière détachable sur le support 10 au moyen d'aimants 21.Les aimants 21 sont disposés sur l'un des deux éléments constitutifs 10, 20. L'autre élément constitutif 10, 20 comporte un matériau magnétique 12. Un guide 11 est ménagé sur au moins un des deux éléments constitutifs 10, 20 de telle sorte que les aimants 21 puissent s'aimanter sur le matériau magnétique 12 selon des positions restreintes par les formes associées du guide 11, du matériau magnétique 12 et des aimants 21.

Notice board with detachable cards or photographs

The notice board consists of a rectangular frame and a series of transverse supports (5), each with two ends (7) fitting into the uprights (1) of the frame. Each support has a base with a lengthwise groove and an upper surface with front and rear walls forming a lengthwise recess to receive the cards or photographs. Its two ends fit into rails in the uprights.Each of the transverse supports can pivot in the rails about a horizontal axis for placing and removing the cards/photographs. The frame members can be dismantled, and are held together by screws and wing nuts (6).

Patent FR2139852B1

Deformable sectional hanger for clamping e.g. advertising poster, has flange fixed to clamping branch and covering external surface of another branch, where hanger is formed by bi-material extrusion from rigid and flexible plastic materials

The hanger has a pair of clamping branches (1, 2) and a sectional flange (3) fixed to the branch (1) and covering an external surface of the branch (2), where the hanger is formed by bi-material extrusion from rigid plastic material and flexible plastic material . The sectional flange is articulated around three articulation axles (A, B, C) and moved between a closed position, in which the branches are joined for clamping a sheet between the branches, and an open position, in which the branches are angularly spaced with respect to each other.

Electric motor has switch sensitive to magnetic field - in stator coil circuit and produces turning-moment impulses

The electric motor has a rotor with magnets and coils which impart turning impulses to the rotor when current flows through them. a magnetically-sensitive switch is connected in the coil circuit and opens and closes as the rotor magnet passes by. A part of the rotor extends through the motor housing so that connection or contact can be made to the rotor. The rotor is suspended by a hollow cone and pin arrangement; the pin is fixed and the cone rotates so that the rotor is suspended above the stator coils. The magnets are supported by arms fixed radially to the hollow core.

Connection for framework elements - clipped together, rigidity increased by corner plate

A method of assembling easily, transverse and upright members of a framework at a corner, without using tools and in such a way that the framework may be just as easily dismantled, applies to members formed from sheet material permitting a tongue to be cut in an orifice in the plane of one member, to engage in a bridge piece pressed out of the other member. Assembly is by sliding the members relative to each other to engage the tongue and bridge and use is made of the elasticity of the material in conjunction with suitably arrange rims to prevent disengagement. The clip is shown in 2228391.

INFORMATION PRESENTATION DEVICE

Poster holding device

The invention relates to a device for holding a poster on a support frame. According to the invention, this device comprises in particular a surround strip 5 at least partly covering the facing edge of the poster 3 when the latter is in position on the support 2, a means 6 of jamming the poster 3, the said means 6 being formed in a single piece with the surround strip 5, and a means 4 for fixing the surround strip 5 to the support 2 forming a spacer piece making it possible to slide the poster 3 between the support 2 and the surround strip 5. The device of the invention applies in particular to a poster support.

Display device i.e. lighting display frame for use in shop, has two magnetic parts attracted mutually by magnetization, where magnetization of parts is realized using magnetized terminal, and one part articulated along hinge

Un dispositif d'affichage 10 comporte deux parties 13A, 13B aptes à s'attirer par aimantation, l'aimantation de ces deux parties 13A, 13B de part et d'autre d'une affiche servant de maintien de cette affiche. L'aimantation des deux parties 13A, 13B est réalisée aux moyens de plusieurs plots aimantés 14A disposés sur la première partie 13A et de plusieurs plots aimantés 14B disposés sur la seconde partie 13B, chacun des plots aimantés d'une partie étant en regard d'un plot aimanté de l'autre partie, les deux parties 13A, 13B étant en matériau amagnétique. Au moins une des deux parties 13A, 13B aptes à s'attirer par aimantation est articulée selon une charnière 12.

Advertising or instruction display protector esp. for chair-lifts - has rigid rectangular plaque fitted to safety bar with sliding transparent cover

The instruction or publicity sheets (1) are designed to be fixed to a safety bar (2) by means of a rigid plaque(3). The plaque is of rectangular shape. Its rear face(4) has bar fixing device. The front face of the plaque (5) has turned over edges (6) on all four sides. The edges form a slot (7) into which the information sheet is held. An element (8) slides over at least a part of the length of the plaque. This element has a transparent from face (9) which covers the whole of the front race of the plaque. An end (10) of the sliding element is closed and has a turned over edge (11) under the rear face of the plaque.

Deformable sectional hanger for clamping e.g. advertising poster, has flange fixed to clamping branch and covering external surface of another branch, where hanger is formed by bi-material extrusion from rigid and flexible plastic materials

The hanger has a pair of clamping branches (1, 2) and a sectional flange (3) fixed to the branch (1) and covering an external surface of the branch (2), where the hanger is formed by bi-material extrusion from rigid plastic material and flexible plastic material . The sectional flange is articulated around three articulation axles (A, B, C) and moved between a closed position, in which the branches are joined for clamping a sheet between the branches, and an open position, in which the branches are angularly spaced with respect to each other.

DEVICE FOR THE VERTICAL SUSPENSION OF DOCUMENTS

Attachment for publicity material to display - has hanging supports and two types of insertion connections at several levels

The attachment enables publicity matter to be exhibited at several levels. It consists of inserts (1) on the publicity matter (C) fixed to other inserts (2) on the supports (A). The complete assembly is held by other fixings (3). The support inserts are formed by transparent slides fixed to form, between them, a tongue and groove connection. The slides are formed by cutting transparent plastics profiles. The other fixings (3) can be in a material with sufficient flexibility to form support hooks.

FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE

Method and device for fixing, displaying and suspending a sheet such as an information or advertising poster

The invention relates to a method and a device intended to put and hold in place a flexible sheet, for example a poster. The invention is characterised by a fold line 31, parallel to the upper edge of the sheet 3, so as to define a transverse strip 32 which is folded back towards the back of the sheet in order to form a fold. This fold is inserted in the closed state into a fixing sectional rod 1 provided with an insertion slot 16 and comprising a chamber 15 in which the fold can open out freely in order to form a fixing latch opposing its withdrawal from the insertion slot. The invention is applicable to display panels, especially public transport shelters or street furniture for town plans.

Device and method for hanging photographs or cards

The invention broadly comprises a device for displaying an object including a stand, at least one arcuate hanger element connected to the stand, and a fastener connected to the at least one arcuate hanger element. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is symmetrically arranged with respect to the stand. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element comprises a length and at least two hanger elements in the at least one hanger element have different respective lengths. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is flexible. In some aspects, the at least one hanger element is wire. The at least one hanger element comprises a distal end and the fastener is connected to the distal end. In some aspects, the fastener is a clip.

Insert holder with sealable opening

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A transparent insert holder of the type characterized by being adapted to receive and protect cards such as photograph-, permits and the like. The insert holder includes first and second four-sided plastic sheets for forming front and back sides of the insert holder and a four-sided double-sided adhesive frame for being adhesively positioned between said first and second plastic sheets for securing said first and second sheets together in to form the holder. The adhesive frame defines an opening for receiving a card such as a photograph or identification card therein. 479&14.apl

Universal support

Document display

Information presentation panel e.g. for vehicle displayed for sale is made from single sheet of material with fold line for suspension hook

L'invention concerne un dispositif (1) de présentation d'informations du type constitué d'un panneau (2) et d'un organe (3) de suspension du panneau (2) à un support, l'organe (3) de suspension et le panneau (2) étant obtenus par découpage d'un flan unique. Ce dispositif est caractérisé en ce que la base de l'organe (3) de suspension est reliée au panneau (2) par une ligne (4) de pliage autorisant, à l'état fixé du dispositif (1) au support, en fonction de l'encombrement dudit support, un positionnement angulaire réglable du panneau (2) entre au moins deux positions, l'une perpendiculaire à l'organe (3) de suspension, l'autre parallèle à l'organe (3) de suspension.

Object for the presentation of various articles

IMPROVEMENTS IN METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SUPPORTING REMOVABLE POSTERS.

POUR ACCROCHER DE FACON AMOVIBLE UNE AFFICHE2 SUR UNE PLAQUE VERTICALE1, ON A RECOURS A UN PROFILE HORIZONTAL3 S'ETENDANT SUR TOUTE LA LARGEUR DE L'AFFICHE ET PRESENTANT UNE AILE ARRIERE5 ET UNE AILE CENTRALE6 PROPRES A COIFFER JOINTIVEMENT ENSEMBLE LA TRANCHE SUPERIEURE DE LA PLAQUE, AINSI QU'UNE AILE AVANT7 PLUS HAUTE QUE L'AILE CENTRALE ET PROLONGEE A SA BASE PAR UN BEC9 RABATTU A ANGLE AIGU EN DIRECTION DE LA PLAQUE, MAIS SANS ATTEINDRE CELLE-CI. POUR ACCROCHER L'AFFICHE, ON PLIE SA MARGE SUPERIEURE SUR TOUTE LA LARGEUR SELON UNE LIGNE12 DE FACON A FORMER UN PAN13 RELATIVEMENT LONG, PUIS ON FAIT GLISSER DE BAS EN HAUT LA PORTION SUPERIEURE DE L'AFFICHE LE LONG DE LA PLAQUE1 DE FACON A INTRODUIRE LE PAN PLIE ENTRE L'AILE AVANT ET LA PLAQUE, PUIS ON LACHE LE TOUT DES QUE LE BORD14 DE CE PAN A DEPASSE LE BEC. TO HANG A POSTER2 REMOVABLY ON A VERTICAL PLATE1, A HORIZONTAL PROFILE3 EXTENDING THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE POSTER AND PRESENTING A REAR WING5 AND A CENTRAL WING6 SUITABLE TO STYLE JOINTLY OVER THE TRANCHE TOGETHER , AS WELL AS A FRONT WING7 HIGHER THAN THE CENTRAL WING AND EXTENDED AT ITS BASE BY A BEC9 FLATTED AT A SHARP ANGLE TOWARDS THE PLATE, BUT WITHOUT REACHING THE PLATE. TO HANG THE POSTER, WE FOLD ITS TOP MARGIN OVER THE ENTIRE WIDTH ALONG A LINE12 TO FORM A RELATIVELY LONG PAN13, THEN SLIDE THE UPPER PORTION OF THE POSTER UP AND DOWN ALONG PLATE1 AS A INSERT THE BENDED PAN BETWEEN THE FRONT FENDER AND THE PLATE, THEN RELEASE IT AS SOON AS THE EDGE14 OF THIS PAN EXCEED THE SPOUT.

Border for calendars, billboards and the like

Holder for sheet material, e.g. for use in advertising

Dispositif pour maintenir un élément plan de présentation d'informations (10), comprenant un support creux (12) de forme cylindrique dont deux parois intérieures (14, 16) définissent un espace allant en se rétrécissant vers une ouverture longitudinale (18) dans lequel sont disposés un ou plusieurs rouleaux adjacents (20) de diamètre supérieur à la largeur de l'ouverture de façon à coincer l'élément plan contre l'une des parois intérieures. Les rouleaux (20) sont maintenus en position de coincement de l'élément contre la paroi grâce à un moyen de pression (22, 30) fixé à l'intérieur du support et exerçant une force sur les rouleaux dirigée vers l'ouverture, de sorte que l'élément plan est maintenu fixement dans le support quelle que soit la position de ce dernier.