Abstract: The present invention provides an economical process for forming a plastic integral product having a protected advertising surface and the resulting product which contains an indicia or imprint which is completely protected from the possibility of damage. The product has an interior liner and an exterior integral transparent or translucent layer to allow unimpeded viewing of any imprint placed on the exterior of the liner. Furthermore, the product provides an attractive, completely integral product having a protected advertising surface. An example of the integral product is in the form of a tumbler, a mug, a cup, a coaster, a coin dish or the like.

Abstract: A hand-held mounting for a rubber stamp structured from a series of hingably connected flat sheet panels. One set of panels are arranged into a wedge-shaped outer body and gripping handle. Other panels are held captively within the outer body configuration and arranged to serve as structural load-supporting elements. A separate shim is used to preload and stiffen the combination of inner and outer structures after being securely stapled together. Alternatively, readily removable securement devices are used to permit the knockdownability of the structure into a flat form when so desired.

Abstract: A plastic mount for a stamping die and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed. The mount has an elongated tubular base of rectangular cross section and includes a handle projecting from the upper surface of the base. A pair of longitudinally extending ribs project downwardly from the lower surface of the base for aligning a stamping die. The upper surface of the base includes a pair of rib portions which are spaced apart such that a separation is defined therebetween. The separation is aligned with the handle and is at least as large as the longitudinal width of the handle at its juncture with the base. The rib portions cooperate with a rib on the bottom surface for receiving and retaining a C-shaped transparent strip. The stamp is formed from two segments by an injection molding technique which does not require cam action mechanisms.