Folded Blank Patents (Class 248/459)
  • Patent number: 3990669
    Abstract: This invention relates to a light-weight collapsible support structure such as an easel which is self-sustaining in a predetermined configuration when unfolded and extended to sit upon a flat surface and presents three forwardly facing inclined panels, a central inclined panel flanked by two inclined side panels hingedly connected thereto to extend angularly outwardly therebeyond at each side to provide at least three surfaces in side by side relation and forming a partial enclosure, and upon which surfaces material may be mounted or supported, or such structure might also serve as a book support and cover, the three forwardly facing panels being supported rearwardly by an integral upstanding central plane hingedly connected only along its upper edge to the upper edge of the forwardly facing central inclined panel and tied or secured to the two inclined side panels to stabilize the configuration, all four panels being so hingedly connected together that the structure may upon being unfolded extend into its se
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1976
    Inventor: Donald B. Smith
  • Patent number: 3987995
    Abstract: A display device formable from a scored sheet of stiffly flexible material for holding an article. The display device is a flattened tube forming an internal cavity and having an aperture through its wall to give visual access to an article therein. A knee is formed by forming a portion of the wall inwardly so as at least partially to occlude the cavity inside the tube and support the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1974
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1976
    Inventor: Leslie T. Hamasaki
  • Patent number: 3974915
    Abstract: A flat panel of semi rigid paper board of biodegradeable material pre cut, die punched and bendable at strategic locations as a foundation and/or mounting for cut flowers and other floral supplies enabling creation of a variety of floral arrangements, large or small as either a wall hanging, a basket of flowers or a free standing easel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1976
    Inventor: Jack Mieuli, Jr.
  • Patent number: 3966161
    Abstract: An easel type display mount having a headboard and for supporting it upright a leg hinged at its upper end to the rear side for movement to an angular rearwardly disposed position and articulated braces and locking pads connected to the leg with portions frictionally engaged within pockets to retain the leg within the opening when folded and to hold the leg distended at said angular supporting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: Winthrop-Atkins Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Gordon E. Nichols