Abstract: A two-way pocket assembly for use with a notebook (100). The pocket assembly is constructed over a window (208) formed in a subsurface material of the notebook (100). The pocket assembly includes exterior and interior pockets (104), each covering at least a portion of the window (208). The exterior and interior pockets (104) provide access to the pocket assembly from either the exterior (102) or interior (204) of the notebook (100). The pocket may be configured to receive and hold a personal electronic assistant, a cellular telephone (302), or another personal electronic device. The interior pocket includes a window material that allows visual access to the interior (204) of the pocket assembly through the material of the interior pocket (104). The pocket may be constructed so that a personal electronic assistant held inside the pocket assembly is usable through the window without removing the device from the pocket assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a greeting card containing a thermal transfer sheet. The transfer sheet of the present greeting card includes a (1) a support; (2) optionally at least one transfer layer; and (3) an image or an image receiving layer. According to the present greeting card, if the transfer material contains only (1) a support, and (3) an image, the image is not formed using a transferable ink. However, transferable inks may be used under specific conditions.

Abstract: A lottery ticket having a first game area having at least one row with each row containing a plurality of play indicia and a second game area adjacent each row of the first game area and containing a target indicia which if present may result in a prize being won.

Abstract: A postal mailer which comprises a postcard having in the front left top section a detachable calling card and having in the back surface left top, left bottom, right bottom and central sections map indicia designating the general area and specific location of the return address indicia on the postcard.

Abstract: A system for providing a shipping label and a packing list on a container is provided which enables rapid and automated sequential application of a packing list and a shipping label to the container. The shipping label is configured complemental to the packing list whereby the packing list may first be adhered directly to the container and then the shipping label may be placed thereover. The shipping label may be applied over the packing list while the container moves continuously down a conveyor. The invention further includes an apparatus for sequentially applying the packing list and then the shipping label, and a method for applying the packing list and shipping label in registry.

Abstract: The invention relates to an inscribable security film, in particular for use in the automotive sector, and to a method for inscribing it. The security film contains an identification medium which is capable of diffusion and is locally liberated or fixed selectively by means of a contactless inscription process. If the security film is adhesively bonded to a substrate, the identification medium causes permanent marking of the substrate, which ensures unambiguous identification of the object in question.

Abstract: A system and method for presenting a simultaneous, overlapping display of a coded message and its translation as a single, integrated graphic presentation in any visual medium, that provides quick and full comprehension. It may be used advantageously, for example, to provide an immediate translation of telephone numbers displayed as letters or words in advertising, wherein the letters correspond to numerals found on a telephone keypad or rotary dial.

Abstract: A scratch layer transfer sheet comprising a substrate film and a transferable scratch layer disposed on one surface of the substrate film, the transferable scratch layer comprising a hiding layer, being able to be thermally transferred to the print surface of a transfer-receiving material and being able to be removed from the print surface by scratching it after it is transferred. The scratch layer transfer sheet is overlapped on a transfer-receiving material such that the transferable scratch layer faces the print surface of the transfer-receiving material to transfer said transferable scratch layer to the print surface by heating.

Abstract: An official postal product, and a method and apparatus for making the official postal product. The official postal product includes a first image area having an official postal indicia a second image area having a personal image. A protective coating is placed over the second image area such that official cancellation mark placed over the second area will not permanently adhere to the personal image.

Abstract: A custom-decorated giftwrap is made by feeding a folded sheet into a printer, while avoiding paper jams therein by holding together sheet portions of the sheet.

Abstract: A unique packaging method is disclosed. The method advertises products related to a product shipped in a box and comprises obtaining a box, placing a product in the box, and identifying a particular product category associated with the product being shipped in the box. This may be followed by obtaining an elongated flexible planar member having a width and a length substantially greater than the width, the planar member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The flexible planar member is provided with a layer of adhesive material deposited on and covering a substantial portion of the lower surface to form a packaging tape. The tape is imprinted with indicia comprising visually perceivable information to provide a purchaser with information relating to various products within the particular product category by disposing the information on the upper surface of the tape. The box is sealed with the tape.

Abstract: A method of printing a report sheet using a printer of a postage meter in which the printer is capable of printing only in a print field smaller than required to print the report sheet and in which first and seconfd edges of the sheet are required to be located at predetermined positions is described in which printing of the report sheet is effected in a sequence of printing operations and the report sheet is folded in such a manner as to permit an area thereof intended to receive an imprint in the print field of the printer.

Abstract: A sheet for color calibration, comprising: an output medium information patch which displays output medium information; a test pattern for color calibration; and at least one of a first reference patch which displays color information serving as a reference for color correction when the output medium information patch is read, and a second reference patch serving as a reference for correcting a feed length when the sheet for color calibration is read.

Abstract: A compact retractable label assembly includes a flexible label tongue and a guide bracket for receiving the label tongue. The guide bracket is adapted to mount to the inside of an enclosure surface such that the label tongue may be pulled from a mouth of the bracket to the outside of the enclosure surface. The guide bracket has a curved profile so that the label tongue bends when it is pushed inside the enclosure. The bend in the excursion path of the label tongue preserves space inside the enclosure.

Abstract: A sheet of embossed paper including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The invention may also include notebook including a plurality of sheets of paper, each sheet including a sheet-like body portion, at least one embossed or depressed line located on the body portion, and at least one printed line located on and extending at least partially along the embossed or depressed line. The notebook may include binding means binding the plurality of sheets together.

Abstract: An indexing system with a label display configured for connection to a stack holder for placement adjacent a stack of sheets held in the stack holder. The display has a label portion disposed in a viewing position beyond the stack and is configured for displaying label indicia thereon for identifying a section of the stack. A divider is configured for dividing the section of the stack from other sections and for mounting in the stack holder within the stack. A tab connected to the divider and positionable extending beyond the stack and over the label portion is configured to permit viewing of the indicia therethrough with the divider held in the stack holder. An indexing system package and a system for displaying indexing system packages is also disclosed.

Abstract: A two-sided image product is disclosed having an image bearing side and a non-image bearing side; printing a plurality of undetermined images on the image bearing side. The image product is made from a single piece of an image bearing media folded such that the first and second sides are adhered together in a substantially co-extensive manner. The first and second sides having a plurality of slits cut therein prior to folding of the page which are sized and positioned to receive at least one corner of a document thereby securing the document to the page.

Abstract: A method of charting a race course comprises the steps of applying an adhesive fastener (116-118) on the strip (110) for adhesively interconnecting the first (112) and second (114) ends and disposing a column of marker indicia (120) extending along the strip (110) between the ends thereof with each marker indicia (120) signifying a mile marker along a course. The method includes the steps of forming the station indicia (122) to portray the availability of first aid, a toilet, and/or a prominent landmark along the course. A topographical outline (129) is formed to extend along the strip (110) parallel to the column of marker indicia (120) for indicating variances in elevation above sea level along the course. The back of the strip is formed with a legend and advertising indicia.

Abstract: There are provided a printing paper and a printer for eliminating margins of photographs and the like by using a simple structure. After printing processing has been carried out on a sheet of a printing material, the sheet is detached from the printing material along a cut line. Namely, a print having no margins is formed. Therefore, cutting position controlling mechanisms and paper cutting mechanisms as used in conventional printers are not necessary, and the structure of the printer is thereby made simple. Accordingly, since margins can be eliminated by using a simple structure, photographic printers and the like in particular are made compact and inexpensive.

Abstract: A combination writing surface and pen assembly that is used to facilitate obtaining autographs includes a sports object equivalent having a writing surface, in the shape of the object of a sport, capable of receiving writing or marking. A pen or other writing instrument has a writing end and a non-writing end, where a connector connects the pen to the sports object equivalent. There is preferably also a hole in the sports object equivalent for receiving the pen.

Abstract: The present invention is a nontechnical, nonmechanical, easy to use, healthcare product that allows any individual to monitor changes in moles, freckles, or other skin growths in the comfort of their own home. It doubles as a record-keeping system that allows a person to compare new measures to their previously recorded measures—notice a change has occurred—and make a potentially life-saving appointment with a dermatologist. By using the flexible transparent sheets and a numeric value system, the product identifies changes in size, shape, color, “geography” of the mole and if any bleeding has occurred; all of which are important features in the development of skin cancer or melanoma. This product does not diagnose or treat a disease, but most importantly it provides people with a means of discovering a potential problem that normally would be undetected by the naked eye. This product has the potential to decrease medical care costs, reduce human suffering, and save lives.

Abstract: Gift card forms and methods of making and using gift card forms are disclosed. The gift card form permits uniquely messaging each gift card. An appropriate gift card form can be printed at a time after manufacturing to allow a vendor to personalize the gift card. Additionally, order information, such as billing information, can be printed on the gift card form at the same time that the gift card is personalized. The gift card form can be kept as a record with the order information.

Abstract: An informational card is disclosed incorporating a plurality of separable, functional articles that are removable from such card and capable of being applied to a separate article or articles, either independently of, or in conjunction with each other. The removable articles, such as a patch, embroidered emblem, heat transfer or the like, may be removed from the card and adhesively or heat applied to a separate article, with indicia that bears some relation to the information conveyed on the card. One of the removable articles has a cutout to accommodate the placement of a first removable article during the conjunctive application of a series of removable articles to an article separate and distinct from the informational card.

Abstract: The invention is a method of charitable fund raising incorporating “pseudo securities” emulating actual financial securities, such as currency, stocks, bonds and the like, but depicting the image of a celebrity on the face of the pseudo security. The pseudo security is used by charities as a collectible fund-raising premium to donors.

Abstract: An article of manufacture associated with a naturally-occurring or historically-related rare item includes a collectible item, a rare material or fragment derived from the rare item, and a certification of authenticity for attesting to the authenticity of the rare material or fragment. The collectible item may be formed from a mixture of the rare material and a common base material. The weight ratio of the base material to the rare material in the mixture is in the range of 1:1 to 1000:1 such that the rare material changes the color and/or the texture of the base material. Alternatively, the collectible item may be formed from a common base material, and the rare fragment may be coupled to the collectible item.

Abstract: The present invention is a unique prescription label, printed on one side that allows a consumer to check and verify the accuracy of the prescribed medication as well as to provide additional information on the medication container by increasing the usable size and area of the prescription label with an informational tab extending radially from the container, the present invention also provides a means for easy application of the prescription label onto the container by scoring the facing on the first portion and second portion of the label and scoring the backing of the second portion of the label in order to create an even fold between the two portions.

Abstract: A greeting card has a first panel and a second panel joined at a fold line. A video disc is removably attached to the first panel. A cutout on the second panel is arranged such that the video disc is visible when the card is closed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prepaid CD-ROM having a telephone number and access code which enables a user to connect to a global computer network via a designated internet service provider. Each code is assigned to an account with means for keeping track of the time left on the account. A protective cover, such as a peel-off strip or scratch-off paint, can be provided to conceal the code and/or telephone number so that unauthorized users will not be able to obtain access to the connection and account.

Abstract: A label (1), intended to be applied especially to a package for a cosmetic product, is formed of a substrate (2) one side (6) of which is printed, and a film (8) of nonwoven material placed on the printed side (6) of the substrate. The film (8) is transparent so that the printing on the substrate (2) can be seen through the film (8).

Abstract: The present invention provides a tubular label with pre-printed fixed information adapted to be wrapped around a container body of a container with an inwardly facing surface of the tubular label contacting the container body and the pre-printed fixed information being visible from the outside of the container. The tubular label includes printed arbitrary information such as lottery indicia provided on the inwardly facing surface by a non-impact printer in such a manner as to be invisible through the outwardly facing surface of the tubular label. An elongated tubular member and method of manufacturing the same, as well as a labeled container are also provided.

Abstract: An improved coupon sales promotion system applies the flexibility of computerized printing to the convenience of coupon sales offers to provide a recipient with coupons of unique relevance and with a cross-referenced map to facilitate use of such coupons.

Abstract: An envelope sheet assembly for securing into a brochure or binder includes multiple sheets overlying one another so that the assembly is of uniform thickness to facilitate printing thereon. The envelope sheet assembly is preferably 8½ inches by 11 inches in size, and the envelope is preferably 11 inches by 4½ inches. Permanent pressure sensitive adhesive is employed to hold the sheets together and to form the envelope. The adhesive is also applied to the sealing flap, with a removable strip coated with a suitable release agent (i.e. silicone) protecting the adhesive coated flap. Perforations permit easy removal of the envelope from the assembly. The perforations can have a cut and tie pattern wherein the ties attach the envelope to the sheet assembly. The sheet assembly frames the envelope at all outside edges of the envelope or some of the outer edges of the sheet assembly can form outer edges of the envelope.

Abstract: A system for mounting a component to a portfolio including a tongue located on the component, the tongue having a tail portion and a tip portion, and a portfolio having a tongue opening formed therein. The top can be inserted into the tongue opening and component rotated relative to the portfolio until the tongue is generally received through the tongue opening to couple the component to the portfolio.

Abstract: In producing a film by printing on a top sheet with non-glossy surface, a first glossy varnish imprint adheres on the surface. A second continuous imprint produced on the first, adheres neither on the top sheet nor on the varnish, and the film is completed. A glossy imprint is thus provided in the film external surface which is then applied on a document to protect it from being reproduced by optical scanning.

Abstract: In forming a color image, a covering device is placed upon a color area having a plurality of colors regularly arranged. The color area is light reflective and s formed of stripes. The covering device is formed of strips whose phase substantially matches the stripes of the color area and printed on the color area. A color is presented by a color mixture of colors not covered by the covering device in the color area, wherein the color mixture is a subtractive color mixture.

Abstract: A greeting card has separate healthcare or home healthcare-related information for the card recipient and the card giver. Preferably, the card recipient is a person recovering from a serious illness or is someone that is chronically ill while the card giver is the card recipient's home healthcare provider or caregiver. Preferably, the information provided is relevant to a specific medical illness or condition, or relevant to the home healthcare of the elderly. Furthermore, the card giver's information may be provided to the card giver/caregiver in a more straightforward manner since the caregiver has a need to know the seriousness of the medical condition/illness while the card recipient may not have the mental or emotional fortitude to accept the serious nature or outcome of the card recipient's medical illness/condition at that stage of the medical illness'/condition's progression. Other embodiments of this information delivery system are also described.

Abstract: A greeting card having a calculation wheel for determining the conception date of the user. The conceptionday greeting card includes a card member having at least one wall; and a conceptionday calculation wheel rotatably mounted on the at least one wall. The conceptionday calculation wheel includes an outer peripheral wheel section having first indicia thereon in the form of months and calendar days; and the calculation wheel also includes an inner wheel section rotatable relative to the outer peripheral wheel section; the inner wheel section having second indicia thereon in the form of a birth date marker and a conception date marker. Rotation of the birth date marker of the inner wheel section relative to the outer peripheral section is used to indicate the birth date of the user for determining the conception date of the user from the conception date marker of the inner section of the calculation wheel.

Abstract: A recording sheet package includes a stack of plural recording sheets. A packaging body contains the recording sheets. The packaging body or the recording sheets include humidity and temperature indicators which allows the degradation of the recording sheets to be compensated for in the course of thermal printing. A detection cutout is formed in the packaging body, for receiving insertion of a sheet remainder counter. The sheet remainder counter is allowed to push the recording sheets in a thickness direction thereof. The sheet remainder counter is adapted to detect a number of remaining ones of the recording sheets in the packaging body.

Abstract: A printed article including text and/or depictive elements includes an insert that is supported by an elastic thread that is substantially invisible to human vision. This provides the appearance that the insert is suspended or floating when pages of the printed article are opened.

Abstract: A digital messenger greeting card with a miniature digital recording device affixed to its surface will record personal audible messages from the sender, physically or via the Internet. This digital recording device uses solar cells as a power source for automatic playback of recorded messages when energized by light, to further miniaturize recording device for a proper fitting inside greeting card, and to provide environmental safety.

Abstract: A greeting card having adhesive on one surface and a jigsaw puzzle like card for releasable attachment to the adhesive. The pieces of the jigsaw puzzle are contained in a pouch attached to one edge of the card. A non-stick sheet is provided to prevent inner surfaces for sticking together.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a filing element such as a suspended file or file folder for the introduction of documents and an identification strip, characterized in that the identification strip exhibits at least one series of sites, each of which is identified by an alphanumeric labeling that is permanent and invariable for the totality of the elements of a filing system, with one of the sites of the series also having at least one colored identification labeling, with the choice of the labeling colors and the labeling site being specific to the given filing element.

Abstract: A baby's birth announcement which includes two front panels which in a folded position forms a visual composite image of the baby's parents and when unfolded reveals a picture of the baby.

Abstract: A spinning disk assembly including a support sheet having a window area, a center point and a slit region and also a disk having a center coupled to that center point of the support sheet, an outer circumference and a mid circumference. The mid circumference is located between the center and the outer circumference with the area between the center and said mid circumference defining a window viewing band which corresponds to the window area of the support sheet. The area between the mid circumference and the outer circumference defines a slit viewing band which corresponds to the slit region of the support sheet, so that when the center of the disk is coupled to the center point of the support sheet, part of the window viewing band is seen through the window of the support sheet and part of the slit viewing band is viewed through the slit region of the support sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a greeting card containing a thermal transfer sheet. The transfer sheet of the present greeting card includes a (1) a support; (2) optionally at least one transfer layer; and (3) an image or an image receiving layer. According to the present greeting card, if the transfer material contains only (1) a support, and (3) an image, the image is not formed using a transferable ink. However, transferable inks may be used under specific conditions.

Abstract: A children's game is provided, including a figurine having a compartment for receiving flat objects, at least one card dimensioned to be insertable into the compartment, and a lock for sealing the compartment. The game is intended to enable a child to make a wish and, in a ritualistic manner, expect to enhance the realization of the wish while at the same time keeping the wish a secret.

Abstract: By providing a three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image forming member in planar form removably mounted to a carrier, and constructed for being easily removed therefrom and assembled or mounted with a card or display member, a completely integrated three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image generating system is attained enabling individuals, and small businesses to produce pop-up, three-dimensional, or mechanically-activated displays, bags, characters, greeting cards, stationery, advertising literature, and the like, that is equivalent in quality and visual presentation to commercially produced material. Preferably, a plurality of different three-dimensional, pop-up, and/or mechanical image forming members are provided with each incorporating a message receiving zone in which any desired message can be printed by the user.

Abstract: A combination gift container and photo album includes a housing defining a chamber therein and having a slot-shaped opening in an outer surface thereof and in communication with the chamber. An inner spindle is carried by the housing in the chamber, and a medium is connected to the inner spindle to be wound around the inner spindle and withdrawn from the chamber via the slot-shaped opening in the outer surface of the housing. The medium includes a greeting card, and a plurality of pockets, preferably transparent pockets, connected together lengthwise. Each of the pockets has an appropriate size to selectively receive a monetary gift and a photograph. The monetary gift preferably comprises paper money, checks or gift certificates. The recipient of the gift would withdraw the medium while reading the greeting card and seeing the money contained in the pockets.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a diet method which is designed to provide the user with a balanced diet while restricting the caloric intake by controlling the portion size in a simple and convenient manner. The method employs an apparatus which is preferably in the shape of a plate comprising a plurality of compartments which are designed to enclose a specified volume of food. The apparatus is used with associated meal cards having a variety of foods listed thereon. The foods are listed in specific sections on the card which correspond to the compartments of the apparatus. The meal cards are positioned such that the food list for a particular compartment fits in the shape of the compartment such that the user can see the selectable food items which may be used to fill the corresponding compartment.

Abstract: A method of enhancing or maintaining a relationship between two persons, including: