Abstract: A self-standing keyboard support having two L-shaped bands each consisting of a flat band portion and an edge portion extending from one side thereof at an approximately right angle to the respective flat band portion, with the flat band portions preferably differing in length. The edge portions of the two L-shaped bands are arranged in such a way that the respective outer sides thereof face each other. A thin resilient strip is placed across sides of the two flat bands portions opposite from the sides from which the edge portions extend and underneath the edge portions to join the two L-shaped bands together. Further an adhesive portion can be provided on the rear side of the thin resilient strip, thereby enabling its installation on a keyboard.

Abstract: A construction element having a card like structure and which can be used to build three dimensional structures, the construction element having upper and lower marginal edges, side marginal edges, first and second upper tabs, first and second lower tabs, and a upper recess formed in an upper marginal edge and a lower recess formed in a lower marginal edge, the lower recesses being designed to receive the lower tabs and upper recesses being designed to receive the upper tabs.

Abstract: A structural fixture assembly arrangement including a through-passage defining frame member and at least one cooperative slotted standard body member engaging therewith and including a foot rest arrangement extending therefrom to provide an erected position for the structural assembly.

Abstract: The holder in particular for an electronic device, such as a mobile phone, a remote control, a palmtop or similar or an exhibition object, comprises a plate element (12) having an upper side, a lower side and a recess (36) formed in said plate element (12), said recess (36) being defined by a recess edge (38). Further, at least one stand flap (30) protruding from a first section (40) of the recess edge (38) and hingedly connected with said recess edge (38) is provided for supporting the plate element (12) on a surface. For gripping under an electronic device to be placed on the plate element (12) there is provided at least one undergripping flap (32) protruding from a second section (42) of the recess edge (38), said second section (42) being essentially located opposite the first section (40), and hingedly connected with the recess edge (38).

Abstract: Display stands (20-1, 20-2, 20-3) readily adaptable for target shooting or other useful display purposes, formed and fabricated in their corresponding. patterns (P-1, P-2, P-3) formed from corresponding sheets (S-1, S-2, S-3) of corrugated paper or cardboard. Their corresponding facing members (24, 55, 72) are supported by corresponding flaps or panels (28, 54, 77) while their respective stands (20-1, 20-2, 20-3) are stabilized in a stationary manner by application of wings or straps (30), by wings or straps (58), or by struts or braces (70), respectively. The pairs of wings (30, 58) are fastened together by their respective tabs (36, 65) inserted through corresponding holes (34, 64) in their corresponding wings (30, 58) in the assembling of stands (20-1, 20-2). Niches (78) at the terminal ends (74) of struts (70) in stand (20-3) engage edges (79) of a slot (80) in FIGS. 11-17.

Abstract: A triangular-shaped portable collapsible stand to accommodate either sheet music or books. It is a three-piece stand is designed for table top use. It is assembled by sliding angled slots into grooves.

Abstract: A refined, simplified, cost-effective, and convenient method for stabilizing books, and bound materials at an angular displacement from a generally horizontal supporting surface, particularly to assist students, and those performing intense study—so as to synergistically optimize the visual image thereof on the appropriate visual receptors; and also to help relieve physical tension therefrom. The method involves manipulation of appropriate portions of the bookcover, or cover assembly, and/or interfacing other appropriate reclining support means of various sorts, which can closely, or smoothly mimic the structural, and usage profile of the bound items, and which interface with, and/or attach thereto.

Abstract: An article that can be folded into an easel. In an illustrative embodiment, the article comprises a sheet with a display section and first, second and third foldable panel sections. The display section and the panel sections each comprise opposing first and second faces. The article can be arranged as an easel by folding the first, second and third panel sections such that the first face of the third section abuts the second face of the display section. In another illustrative embodiment, the article comprises a panel with a display portion and an easel portion, where the display portion and the easel portion are divided by a boundary. The easel portion is in part defined by a terminal edge, and the article can be arranged as an easel by attaching part of the easel portion to the display portion with the terminal edge at the boundary.

Abstract: The invention relates to a desktop information carrier which comprises a support (1) of foldable material with a bottom part (3) and two walls adjoining thereto and converging towards the top, namely, a front wall (4) and a rear wall (5), and comprises a number of pages (2). One of the walls (4) has a lip (4A) at its upper extremity, and the pages (2) are exclusively attached to the upper extremity of the other wall (5), and in such a manner that, in between two locations, over a distance larger than the largest width of the lip (4A), they are loose from this wall (5). In usage condition, the aforementioned lip (4A) protrudes between said wall (5) and at least one page (2) which then is situated on the wall (4) with the lip (4A).

Abstract: A media stand in accordance with the instant invention comprises a primary support structure and a secondary support structure. The primary support structure and the secondary support structure are assembled to provide a collective support function in a upright position and assembled to provide a packaging function in a flattened and folded position. In further embodiments of the instant invention, a portion of the media stand provides an avenue for the direct distribution of media content, whereby advertisement, logos, messages or works of art are printed or displayed on one or more portions of the media stand. In accordance with the content distribution system of the invention, advertisement, logos, messages or works of art are printed or displayed on a surface of the secondary support structure which is viewable with the stand assembled in the upright position.

Abstract: A display stand for supporting a conventional cooler chest or other product holding container including a first member foldable to form a shell for receiving the cooler chest, a second member positionable within the shell for supporting the cooler chest when positioned thereon, and a third member positionable within the shell providing a floor surface for holding the cooler chest, the third member being located within the shell such that the shell wraps around the side walls of the cooler chest when the cooler chest is positioned on the third member. The third member further includes an extension portion foldable to form a drain spout, the drain spout being positionable through a door assembly associated with the first member for funneling the waste water away from the cooler chest to a suitable container positioned exterior of the display stand.

Abstract: A portable, light-weight, foldable, support device for papers, portable computers, bingo cards and the like, the device formed from lightweight, plastic, planar, spaced upper and lower parallel sheets separated by integrally-formed, spaced, parallel ribs laterally extending between said sheets from one side edge of the said sheets to an opposite side edge, the upper sheet having a plurality of linear cuts, each cut running through the upper sheet from the one side edge of the said upper sheet to the opposite, each cut being between a different adjacent pair of the said ribs to permit the folding of the device about a corresponding fold line in the lower sheet formed between those same ribs, the cuts and corresponding fold lines being of a number and spaced so as to form, in the device, in sequence, a working surface panel, an elevation panel, a support panel, and a lip panel, these panels foldable, about the fold lines in the lower sheet, in one direction out of the plane of the sheets, into an operative conf

Abstract: The display utility stand of the present invention is an aesthetically pleasing and durable collapsible portable display stand, which incorporates a minimal number of movable parts. The display utility stand may be adapted for supporting and stabilizing a wide variety of shapes, sizes and weights. The main panels are connected by a pair of top support supported by a left side support and a right side support which are also connected to the main panels. The left and right side supports are hinged at a horizontal median point of the respective by one or more hinge means at the inner ends of the left and right side panels. The top support is located superior to each of the side supports and folds upward as the first and second main panels are pressed together and the display stand is converted into a collapsed condition for easy and safe transfer or storage. There is provided an optional fixture for supporting various shapes as well as an optional door for storage beneath the stand upon erection.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fold out, two panel card having a pop-out portion supporting a prepaid card. The two panel card includes an outer two panel portion and an inner two panel portion in registry with the outer portion. The inner two panel portion further includes the pop-out portion supporting the prepaid card. The pop-out portion comprises a first and second pop-out panels extending from the respective panels of the inner two panel portion. The prepaid card is secured to a major portion of one of the pop-out panels and a tongue cut out of the other pop-out panel. The pop-out portion and prepaid card of the inner two panel portion are received inside the outer two panel portion when the inner and outer two panel portions, in registry with each other, are folded together.

Abstract: A paper easel for supporting one or more sheets of paper on a work surface includes a bendable sheet of material having a center panel separating a right wing panel from a left wing panel. The center panel is divided from the right wing panel by a right crease line such that the right wing panel is pivotable with respect to the center panel along the right crease line. Furthermore, the center panel is divided from the left wing panel by a left crease line such that the left wing panel is pivotable with respect to the center panel along the left crease line. Further, the left wing panel includes a bottom edge for resting on the work surface, and a left foot panel extending forwardly from a lower front portion thereof. The right wing panel also includes a bottom edge for resting on the work surface, and a right foot panel extending forwardly from a lower front portion thereof.

Abstract: A combination foldable and separable lectern apparatus, which comprises at least seven foam panels. The right side of the second foam panel is pivotally secured to the left side of the first foam panel with a hinge means. The left side of a third foam panel is pivotally secured to the right side of the first foam panel with a hinge means. The lower side of a fourth foam panel is optionally pivotally secured to the upper side of the first foam panel with a hinge means. The right side of a fifth foam panel is pivotally secured to the left side of the fourth foam panel with a hinge means, and the left side of a sixth foam panel is pivotally secured to the right side of the fourth foam panel with a hinge means.

Abstract: The invention is a wedge-shaped device attaching to a computer monitor which is removably attached to the undersurface of a computer keyboard, providing out of the way placement of the keyboard, use of the keyboard for standing computer operators, or providing keyboard use where limited surface space is provided.

Abstract: A device for conveniently supporting a laptop computer on the lap of the user thereof, and more particularly to such a device which is substantially universally adjustable for supporting the computer in a preferred and optimal position for use. In its broadest aspects, the device is a portable, adjustable laptop (notebook) computer support. The device can also be used to support other portable data devices that have keyboards, such as pen-input-type computers and personal, electronic data organizers. The device is highly advantageous in that it provides for conveniently supporting a laptop computer on the lap of the user thereof in a preferred and optimal position for use even when the user is seated in any one of a wide variety of sub-optimal positions. The device is further advantageous in that it is lightweight, portable and substantially universally adjustable within a defined range of support surface angles.

Abstract: A lightweight, folding copy stand, also of use as a sheet music holder or a book holder, comprised of a plurality of panels and hinges arranged such that the stand is erected with a minimum of steps and with desirable rigidity. The stand is also returned to a folded position with minimal effort and with a minimum of steps. When the stand is in its operational configuration, the plurality of panels and hinges form a support member, a shelf, an angular portion, and feet members. The angular portion and feet members may be integrally formed. When closed, the support member and shelf fold to form two exterior panels enclosing the feet members and defining an exterior surface area approximately one-half the size of the support member and four panels in thickness. In its closed configuration, the stand is approximately the size and weight of a typical magazine.

Abstract: A display device having a display section and a support section, both formed from a sheet of stiff bendable and resilient material such as heavy weight paper and thin plastic. A base panel extends horizontally across the sheet with two slots of equal length extending vertically and generally symmetrically from the base panel for a small portion of the length of the sheet. A hinge formed by a crease is located horizontally between the two slots midway between the ends of the slots forming an upper panel and a lower panel between the slots and the hinge extends on both sides of the slots across the sheet. Another hinge is located at the top of the upper panel and still another hinge is located across the top of the base panel. The sheet bends at the crease on both sides of the slots forming a front display. The upper panel and lower panel bend so that the base panel is aligned with the lower panel. The lower edge of the base panel is placed directly beneath the upper edge of the upper panel.

Abstract: A combination table easel, slant board and clipboard is provided. A body having a front surface for holding working papers and the like is pivotally connected to first and second support members. The second support member may be connected to the body in at least three different angular relationships to form either a table easel, slat board or clipboard. Velcro fasteners are the preferred type of fastener. The apparatus is easily stored, shipped and handled in its clipboard configuration.

Abstract: A mobile support platform is mounted as a unit on, and is removed as a unit from, a display stand for supporting articles. The platform includes a generally planar, support panel sandwiched between a pair of generally planar, base panels of the stand. A pair of side lifts on the support panel elevates the base panels above a floor to enable access to a power-operated prong of a forklift. A pair of side wheel assemblies on the support panel enable the stand to be manually pushed and rolled from place to place.

Abstract: A display board including a pair of opposing edges 1, 1' with at least one flap 3, 3', 4, 4' at each edge. The flaps between them holding a fold-over article, such as a magazine. Each flap being foldable along the edge 1, 1' onto the display board, so that the flap will be inside the fold-over article when that article is on the display board. The flap, or a part of the flap, is also foldable at right angles to the edge, so that upon mounting of the article on the board, folding the flap inside the article adjacent its spine and then folding the article onto itself, party of the flap B can be arranged on top of the article with the right angle fold 7 of the flap behind the spine of the article, whereby the article is prevent from falling off the display board.

Abstract: A multiple panel foldable greeting card and method of making has abutting surfaces of adjacent panels in a folded configuration adhered together in at least two different areas so that a fold line or fold lines which connect the panels can be partially or entirely eliminated in a secondary die cutting operation without detaching the panels, and the card can be folded out into a three dimensional configuration. The edges of the panels and cut-outs may be chamfered by use of a chamfered cutting die and blade in primary or secondary cutting operations.

Abstract: A lightweight, folding music stand is provided which is also of use as a copy holder or a book holder. The stand is comprised of a plurality of panels and hinges arranged such that the stand is folded or erected with a minimum of steps and with desirable rigidity. The stand is also returned to a folded position with minimal effort and with a minimum of steps. The plurality of panels and hinges form a support member, a shelf, an angular portion, and feet members when the stand is in its operation configuration. The angular portion and feet members are integrally formed. When closed, the support member and shelf fold to form two panels and the device folds to approximately one-half the size of the support member. The folding support member encloses the feet members which nest within the closed stand. In its closed configuration, the stand is smaller and lighter in weight than a typical magazine, and consequently can be easily transported and stored.

Abstract: A computer program for generating picture frames and, in particular embodiments, a computer program that generates a frame pattern which includes a folding and cutting pattern to be printed on a substrate such that the substrate can be cut and folded according to the folding and cutting pattern to create a picture frame. Such frame pattern may also include design patterns prestored in the computer program or imported by the user.

Abstract: A book support for supporting a book for a reader that includes an arm clearance panel including right and left arm clearance side edges each having a curved arm clearance recess; a book support panel constructed from a transparent material and including two book support ledges extending outwardly from a book support front surface and an elastic book retaining strap secured across the book support front surface; a base panel; a head clearance panel including a curved head clearance recess; a first hinge connected between a book support back surface of the book support panel and a top arm clearance side edge of the arm clearance panel; a second hinge connected between a top book support side edge of the book support panel and a top base side edge of the base panel; and a third hinge connected between the base back surface of the base panel and the top head clearance side edge of the head clearance panel.

Abstract: A display stand includes a main body of a sleeve-shaped configuration including a first main portion, a second main portion, a pair of foldable side portions pivotably interconnecting the first and second main portions, a first auxiliary portion pivotably connected to the first main portion and extending across at least a part of the open upper end of the tubular formation in the erect condition, and a second auxiliary portion pivotably connecting the first auxiliary portion and depending down from the first auxiliary portion in the erect condition. At least one elastic element is connected to and extends between the lower end of the second main portion and the second auxiliary portion. This element acts directly on the second auxiliary portion and only through the same on the other portions.

Abstract: A book easel for supporting an open book on a work surface is formed of a piece of bendable sheet material having a generally flat bottom edge for resting on the work surface and a center crease, generally perpendicular to the bottom edge. The center crease divides the book easel into similar left and right sections. Each of the left and right sections include a center panel, a supporting panel and a foot panel. The center panel is adjacent to the center crease, such that the left and right center panels are angled with respect to one another. The supporting panel extends outwardly from the center panel, and the foot panel extends outwardly from a remote end of the supporting panel. A left crease is formed between the center and supporting panel on the left side and the right crease is formed between the center and supporting panel on the right side. The center panel has an upper edge extending from the center crease upwardly to an intersection with the supporting panel.

Abstract: A collapsible stand (1) for a book has, when erected for use, an upper member (7) that provides a support surface for a book, first and second side wall members (8) that are hingedly connected to the upper member (7), and front and rear wall members (10,11), that are hingedly connected to the side wall members (8). The upper member (7) and the front and rear wall members (10,11) are each foldable laterally about substantially the center line of the stand (1). The arrangement is such that folding the upper member (7) upwards from the erected position causes the first and second side wall members (8) to collapse towards one another and the front and rear wall members (10,11) to fold inwards.

Abstract: A combination post card mailer and display easel formed from a die-cut blank. The card and easel have an easel portion, an address and message portion, and a display portion, the latter typically containing an attractive color photo. The address and message portion is separably attached to the display portion. The easel portion is foldable over the display portion, and the address and message portion is in turn foldable over the superposed easel portion and separably held thereon. The arrangement is such that the consumer can purchase the post card in a flat, folded condition which largely resembles the configuration of a conventional post card, but which has provision for enabling the recipient to easily tear off the message and address portion and retain the decorative display portion and attached easel portion. The latter in turn can be folded along pre-creased fold lines, to form a stand.

Abstract: A folding portable support stand suitable for a document or book. In the open configuration, the support stand is comprised of hinged triangular panels forming a tetrahedral stand assembly which support a pair of open covers forming an inclined angle with a horizontal surface such as a table. A prismatic ledge assembly is provided along the lower edge to retain the supported object on the covers and provide stiffness to the support stand in the open configuration. In the closed configuration, the support stand forms a flat rectangular shape with the covers on the outside surface and all other elements of the support stand folded within the covers. The support stand can be manufactured from a single sheet of material, and there are provisions for printed material on the surfaces of the support stand. Preferably, the support stand is manufactured of cardboard or paperboard, but alternatives include metal, plastic, and vinyl.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible reading stand for supporting a book, magazine or other sheet reading materials includes a blank of substantially rigid material having adjacently positioned panels hingedly movable relative to one another and including a base panel, a first panel group and a second panel group. The first panel group is structured for upward and rearward sloping of a frontal panel thereof throughout a range of angular, adjusted positions relative to the base panel. The second group of panels is structured to provide a support lip adjacent a lower portion of the frontal panel, the support lip being movable through a range of angular adjusted positions relative to the frontal panel so as to support a bottom edge of the reading materials. At least one of the panels accommodates a tape flag dispenser housing for providing tape flags in order to mark pages of the reading material.

Abstract: A collapsible display stand having an article retaining member, including a plurality of vertical panels forming a generally U-shaped structure with an enclosure open at the front, and an article supporting base member, attached to the retaining member in the enclosure and including a plurality of inner support panels. The base member is adapted to move automatically from a collapsed condition to an erected condition when the retaining member is opened.

Abstract: The easel in the non-assembled state is a flat sheet of stiff, bendable resilient plastic. It comprises a rectangular central panel and a pair of triangular side sections. A scored joint line extends along the junction of each side section and the panel. The side sections can be folded back to support the panel in a rearwardly inclined, upstanding position. Bell-shaped partial cutouts can be bent to engage and lock the side sections in place. Hook-like partial cutouts at the base of the panel can be bent forward to support and hold display items of variable thickness.

Abstract: A point of purchase display that has a horizontal base formed of thermoplastic material and an upright riser can be stored and shipped in a compact state and set up without the use of tools at the location where the display is used. The riser is formed from a flat sheet of cardboard with score lines for folding. The score lines can permit the riser to be attached to the base and folded under the base for storage and shipping and then allow the riser to be pivoted to an upright position where the riser is held in place. Various embodiments of the three-dimensional display are described and illustrated.

Abstract: A foldable easel type display mount apparatus has a display panel having front and rear faces and having a plurality of edges and a rear panel having a plurality of edges. The display panel is hinged to A second display panel for rotation relative to the second display panel. A support panel has a plurality of edges and is hingedly attached to one edge a base panel with a ductile hinge so that the support panel can be moved relative to the base panel for supporting the display panel. The base panel and support panel form a supporting easel for the display panel in different angular positions. The support panel is held in position with the ductile hinge. A rear panel may be attached to the display panel and have the base panel and support panel die cut thereinto. The easel mount eliminates the use of a tongue lock and provides a plurality of display positions.

Abstract: The invention comprises a disposable handle cover and entertainment center which may be detachably secured to a shopping cart handle. The invention provides the child with a more sanitary environment and also amuses and arouses the attention of the child carried in the shopping cart. The handle cover and entertainment center is of a rigid material e.g., cardboard or the like, and is therefore relatively inexpensive. Furthermore, the handle cover and entertainment center provides at least one amusement item and is also equipped with a drawing surface where the child can either draw or color with a drawing instrument included with the handle cover and entertainment center. The entertainment center can also contain advertisements or other commercial messages, or it can be in the form of a bingo card.

Abstract: A lightweight collapsible stand for books and the like includes a strip of substantially rigid material defining a front major panel, a back major panel secured to the front major panel by a foldline, a bottom panel secured to the front major panel by a foldline, and a securing flap secured to the back major panel by a foldline. The strip is movable between use and storage orientations, in the use orientation the major panels defining the sides of a triangle and the bottom panel and the securing flap cooperatively defining the base of the triangle, and in the storage orientation the major panels being parallel and the bottom panel overlying the back major panel. The stand also includes releasable fasteners disposed on the securing flap and the bottom panel for cooperatively securing them together in the use orientation, and releasable fasteners disposed on the bottom panel and the back major panel for cooperatively securing them together in the storage orientation.

Abstract: The easel comprises a flat, generally diamond-shaped member formed of resilient, non-scratching material of limited flexibility. The member is scored to provide a line of weakness extending thereacross between its opposed oblique angle points. When bent along the line of weakness, the member adopts a two-sided pyramidal form. In this form, the member has rearwardly inclined, load-supporting front edges and bottom edges. The front edges form forwardly spaced and upwardly projecting hooks and slots close to their lower ends. The hooks function to suspend, retain and frictionally engage the lower edge of a generally flat item received in the slots to be displayed, such as a card, plate or the like. The sides of the easel member can be moved closer together or apart to vary the angle of inclination of the load-supporting edges, thereby varying the angularity of the displayed item.

Abstract: An easel and pad pack and method including first and second generally rectangular, planar panels constructed of a unitary, folded paperboard to provide relatively stiff surfaces and having two pairs of opposite sides, tape closing the first and second panels temporarily on two opposite sides to provide an openable holder, the first and second panels being integral on the other two sides, an easel pad removably confined within said panels the first panel being equipped with a generally L-shaped cut defining a stand and arranged for pivotal movement out of the plane of the first panel to provide support for the holder, the first panel also being equipped with a generally C-shaped cut adjacent the L-shaped cut and defining brace means for stabilizing said stand means in non-planar relation to said first panel and an opening in said first panel for hand insertion to carry the pack.

Abstract: A display apparatus can be hung from a shelf edge or wall or mounted free-standing in a generally erect position from a counter-top surface. The display apparatus is formed from an integral paperboard blank and is folded to form a four-sided closed tube which can be compressed into a flat package for shipment. An easel support is provided at the rear wall of the display apparatus and includes two flaps which are slung away from the rear wall so as to interlock with one another.

Abstract: A concrete form and a pool wall and deck support system is disclosed. The pool wall may be formed of steel, plastic, aluminum or wood and has a plurality of wall panels secured together in end-to-end relation to define the perimeter of the structure. Wall supports or brace structures fabricated from non-compressible material such as concrete are attached to, and support both the wall of the pool and the perimeter deck therearound. The pool wall, coping and deck are supported by the top of the concrete brace structure. In a preferred embodiment, the brace structure is fabricated from pairs of nestable forms made from a suitable material such as corrugated cardboard and are located beside the pool walls, reinforcing bars are attached to the pool walls and interconnect the latter with the walls and the forms are filled with concrete and are so structured as to have the concrete engage the flanges of the pool wall panels.

Abstract: A locking easel stand display mount apparatus has a display panel and a backing panel having attached to the display panel. An easel stand is cut into the backing panel so that the easel stand can have angular movement away from the backing panel on a hinge. An easel locking tongue is formed in the easel stand for movement with respect thereto when the easel stand is moved away from the backing panel and engages the first panel to lock the easel stand in place. A hinge stiffening portion is formed in the easel stand hinge and includes a pair of parallel cuts in the backing panel at predetermined positions transverse to the easel stand hinge bending line in the panel. The hinge stiffening portion has a pair of bending lines between the two cuts and spaced from the hinge bending line so that an easel stand will bend on a plurality of interrupted hinge lines and produce a hinge stiffening portion.

Abstract: A support system for supporting a keyboard on top of a display screen device comprises a rigid sheet material which has been bent to form two holding surfaces for the keyboard. The surfaces are separated by an angle. A retaining lip for each holding surface which prevents a keyboard from slipping off the holding surface is also provided. Various accessories may be provided, which are easily attached to the support system. The support system is especially well suited for supporting a keyboard on top of non-planar, non-horizontal and offset surfaces.

Abstract: A display stand for supporting, proximate a computer or the like, written material to be used as input to that computer. The display stand is also usable to conveniently display reading material. Preferred and alternative embodiments of the invention feature, respectively, a self-contained display stand with lock-in back support, and a self-contained display stand with an interleaf storage feature, usable both to display material and also to contain and store computer disks. In either or both of the embodiments, elastic bands are attachable for holding the pages for a multi-page book.

Abstract: Promotional card with easel and standard-holder on reverse. The display unit can be used as a header assembly with a standard (or pre-scored piece of corrugated material) or as a counter-card by folding out the easel wings and locking them into place with the included lock, or as a frame-card in a frame-card holder. The pre-scored piece of corrugated material serves as a standard, but can be folded lengthwise to reduce its length for convenient mailing.

Abstract: A foldable easel structure for attachment to the cover of a book that folds with the book, keeping the easel readily available when needed. The attached spring page holders are coated to slide on the page when the book is closing, maintain place in the book and allow easy turning of pages by the disabled or young person. The adhesive back of the easel structure also provides the means of attachment to student or business folders and copy boards to allow display of material in an inclined position or for purposes of comfort in copying the material or inputting a computer. A telescopic line guide for the copy page is supported by insertion of the exposed end of the spring page holder into the open lower end of the guide line stem. The guide line bar may be a magnifying means.

Abstract: A stand for reception and distribution of documents and including a base, an upright support panel projecting upward from the base, a paper support ledge projecting outward from the panel, and the first and second wings at opposite sides of the panel and ledge defining a receptacle for documents. The stand may be made from a single sheet of material, or from a number of pieces, preferably a clear plastic. Preferably the panel and ledge are oblique to the base, and the panel has an open ended slot for access to documents resting on the panel and ledge. A tray for positioning under the base to provide a separate horizontal storage area for documents.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable, collapsible stand for supporting materials such as books, sheet materials and the like in a convenient position to be viewed by an individual.