Abstract: Method for forming a dye sublimation image in a substrate, particularly a plastic substrate, and apparatus to perform the method. According to the method taught by the present invention, a substrate is disposed on a perforated platen and a dye carrier having an image formed thereon of a dye sublimation ink is disposed on the substrate such that the image is in contact with the substrate. The substrate, dye carrier and at least a portion of the perforated platen are then covered with a flexible membrane. A clamping pressure is then applied to the substrate and the dye carrier through the membrane. Once the clamping pressure is attained, the substrate and dye carrier are first heated, then cooled.

Abstract: A shade assembly comprised of a frame having a central opening therethrough and a hollow, shell-like recess at one end thereof. A flexible shade member is removably received in the recess in the form of a scroll, and a pull bar coupled with one end of the shade member is used for pulling the shade member out of the recess, i.e., unscrolling or unwinding it, and into a position across the central opening of the frame. The shade member is biased so that, as the pull bar is moved toward the recess, the shade member becomes scrolled or wound in the recess. The end margins of the pull bar are removably received within a first pair of grooves on the opposed sides of the frame, and a transparent, protective pane is mounted with its side margins received within a second set of grooves on the sides of the frame adjacent to and extending longitudinally of the first set of grooves.