Abstract: Paper cards for use in three-dimensional paper sculpture, wherein the cards have perforated images thereon produced by a laser beam directed by a computer-controlled movable mirror to the back surface of the cards in a predetermined pattern. Indicia for assembly of individual image elements are burned in the back of the cards during the cutting process.

Abstract: Photograph framing and mailing device and blank sheet for forming the device are disclosed. When assembled, the device includes panels that frame a photograph, panels that enclose a photograph for delivery purposes, and panels that support a photograph and the framing panels in a horizontal or vertical display orientation. Some of the panels can be used to include written communication and in place of other mailing packaging material.

Abstract: A multilevel tray for letters or other contents is disclosed which includes two or more spaced apart bins having upwardly extending side rails and an upwardly bent backstop. Other attributes for ease of access and for installation may also be included. The multilevel tray of the present invention may be injection molded as a unitary form.

Abstract: A frame (10) has an integral outer margin (24) and a back plate (26). A display item (28) such as a picture, photograph, certificate, document, or the like is front-loaded into the frame (10) by insertion of the corners of the display item (28) into slots (50). The display item (28) is thus held against the back plate (26) and bounded by the outer margin (24). A flexible transparent sheet (30) fits over the top of the display item (28) and is inserted into the slots (50) in like manner. The frame (10) has a bracket (44) such that the frame (10) may be mounted upon a horizontal surface such as a table, desk, counter or the like. The bracket may be inserted into different sockets (36), (38), (40), and (42) to change the orientation of the display item (28).

Abstract: A photographic print and storage unit includes a frame and a tray. A stack of photographs is held within the tray and against the frame by a set of stack lifting members activated when the frame and tray are closed. The stack lifting members include a cam plate that is compressed by the closing of the frame to lift a flexible finger against the bottom of the stack pressing the stack against the inner surface of the frame regardless of the number of pictures in the stack. An integral negative tray stores the negatives and a leg, detachably molded to the tray, may be used in conjunction with a series of mounting holes to provide support to the storage unit for tabletop display. The tray and frame are molded in one piece and attached by means of a living hinge of molded material.

Abstract: A frame (10) has an integral outer margin (24) and a back plate (26). A display item (28) such as a picture, photograph, certificate, document, or the like is front-loaded into the frame (10) by insertion of the corners of the display item (28) into slots (50). The display item (28) is thus held against the back plate (26) and bounded by the outer margin (24). A flexible transparent sheet (30) fits over the top of the display item (28) and is inserted into the slots (50) in like manner. The frame (10) has a bracket (44) such that the frame (10) may be mounted upon a horizontal surface such as a table, desk, counter or the like. The bracket may be inserted into different sockets (36), (38), (40), and (42) to change the orientation of the display item (28).

Abstract: A napkin dispenser (10) is disclosed that is a self-contained unit that may be set upon a surface such as a table, counter, or the like. The napkin dispenser (10) has a front (14) and back (16) that oppose one another, each end having hinged doors (26) that may be opened for loading of napkins. The napkin dispenser (10) is symmetrical on a plane equidistant from the doors (26). The doors (26) have access windows (30) through which napkins may be extracted individually. The pressure plates (34) push the napkin against the doors (26), the pressure plates (34) being biased by a leaf spring (62). The spring (62) has a single leaf that is attached to the underside of the top (18) of the napkin dispenser (10) and to the back side of each of the pressure plates (34). The spring is positioned at an angle of 45.degree. relative to a line normal to the surface upon which the napkin dispenser (10) may be set, and the spring (62) is routred over a top (72) on the back side of the pressure plates (34).

Abstract: A napkin dispenser includes a drawer which slides in and out of a housing and a push plate which also slides in the housing and is spring biased to push the napkins forward. A pair of locks on the rear of the drawer in the preferred napkin dispenser push the plate forward when the drawer is open but pivot to release the push plate when the drawer is closed so that the napkins are not pressed too tightly, even if napkins are overloaded in the drawer when it is open. Similarly, a pair of locks on the push plate apparatus in the alternative napkin dispenser push the plate forward when the drawer is open but pivot to release the push plate when the drawer is closed.

Abstract: A collapsible file box is disclosed which includes a rectangular base, a pair of generally rectangular ends adapted to extend vertically upwardly from the rectangular base, each end further including a plurality of side tabs extending outwardly from each of the two side edges of the end, a pair of generally rectangular sides adapted to extend vertically upwardly from the rectangular base, each side having a plurality of grooves at each of the two side extremities of the side to receive the tabs on the ends so that the tabs may be inserted into the grooves to assemble the collapsible file box only with the sides and ends in correct orientation to each other. The collapsible file box may also include a rectangular lid which is substantially structurally identical to the rectangular base, and may also include upwardly facing side rails on the sides for suspending conventional letter size hanging file folders, and upwardly facing end rails on the ends for suspending conventional legal size hanging file folders.

Abstract: A dispenser for elongated articles that is especially adapted for convenient assembly. The dispenser has a generally rectangular storage bin having an inner chamber and an article discharge slot that extends substantially from side to side across the front of the chamber. A chamber floor inclines downwardly toward the article discharge slot, and a lever arm is hingedly attached to the chamber floor to form therewith a lever arm-floor assemblage that includes substantially all of those moving parts the dispenser whose function directly relates to dispensing articles therefrom. The lever arm extends forwardly through the article discharge slot and has a depressed dispensing position and an elevated closed position.

Abstract: A beverage container holder kit is disclosed which can be mounted hanging adjacent the edge of a horizontal surface, hanging from a vertical surface, mounted on a horizontal surface, or hanging from a narrow object, wall or panel, as desired. The kit includes a receptacle element, a support bracket and a mounting element. The mounting element may be adhesively fastened to the mounting surface and the receptacle element may be either mounted on the mounting element the support bracket which may be mounted on the mounting element depending on the configuration desired. Instead of using the mounting element, the support bracket may be bent to hook over a narrow object, wall or panel.