Abstract: A protective pocket is provided for a substantially two-dimensional object, such as a race bib. The protective pocket includes cooperating first and second lightweight fabrics, and an opening for receiving the object. The first fabric may be an item of a race participant's apparel or a backing that itself is attached to such an apparel item. The second fabric may be a mesh member having spaced apertures through which the object is visible and exposed to elements. The first and second fabrics may be removeably secured to one another. The protective pocket is configured to maintain the object in a substantially vertical planar orientation, and thereby in an “upright” position, such that it that is (a) substantially parallel to the plane defined by the adjacent surface of the race participant's apparel item, and (b) substantially parallel to the plane defined by the adjacent body part of the race participant (e.g., a torso or leg).

Abstract: A binder including a front cover including a front cover exterior layer, a front cover interior layer, a front cover base plate between the front cover exterior layer and the front cover interior layer, an exterior pocket formed between the front cover exterior layer and the front cover base plate, and an interior opening formed through the front cover interior layer and the front cover base plate to the exterior pocket. Methods of manufacturing the binder are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for alerting medical emergency personnel to a medical history of a patient. The system has a primary identifier suitable for attachment near an entrance to a building. The primary identifier has an indicia noting that a tri-fold portfolio is present. A secondary identifier is provided suitable for placement in the building wherein the secondary identifier has the indicia and a location of the tri-fold portfolio. The tri-fold portfolio has an outer portion with a top front cover and a bottom front cover with a back hingedly attached there between. Cascading file folders are attached to an interior of the back wherein when the top front cover and the bottom front cover are folded the cascading file folders are covered.

Abstract: A display mounted on a shopping cart handle allows shoppers to find information, to obtain coupons, to refer to in-store audio or video programs, and the like.

Abstract: A transaction card includes a base member, an auxiliary member and an account identifier. The base member defines a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and a slot extending therethrough. The auxiliary member includes a first section and a handle section and is coupled with the base member such that the first section is disposed on the first surface of the base member. The handle section extends from the first surface, through the slot and to the second surface of the base member such that movement of the handle section causes movement of the auxiliary member relative to the base member. The account identifier is included on one of the base member and the auxiliary member and links the transaction card to at least one of an account and a record.

Abstract: A holding device for at least one object carrier, the object carrier being suitable to receive one or more organic and/or inorganic samples and comprising materials such as glass, plastic, silicon, pyrolytic graphite, and/or metal, this holding device being configured to be gripped by grippers of a robot. The holding device comprising two essentially parallel lengthwise walls and two essentially parallel transverse walls which extend substantially at right angles from the lengthwise walls. Holding devices according to preferred embodiments are constructed in a frame shape, wherein the lengthwise and transverse walls define a frame surrounding at least one opening which completely transverses the device. Holding devices according to further embodiments are constructed a plate shape, in that the region between the lengthwise walls and transverse walls is implemented as a carrying surface. All embodiments comprising gripping surfaces on the external surface profile of the lengthwise and transverse walls.

Abstract: A photo album insert for holding at least one photograph and at least one compact disc. The insert includes at least two sheets of generally planar material, where at least one of the sheets is substantially transparent. Both of the sheets have a top edge, a bottom edge and first and second opposing side edges. The sheets are generally fixed relative to each other. The insert also includes at least a first photograph stop disposed between the transparent sheet top edge and the transparent sheet bottom edge to define at least a first photograph receiving area, and at least a first compact disc stop disposed between the first photograph stop and the transparent sheet bottom edge to define at least a first compact disc receiving area. The first compact disc receiving area overlaps with and at least partially extends below the first photograph receiving area, and the first compact disc receiving area and the first photograph receiving area cooperate to define a first photograph/compact disc pocket.

Abstract: A sheet having indicia to indicate a one month time period and then with each month divided into days. Each sheet is provided with a slot that provides entry to a receptacle that is attached to the back of the sheet, thus keeping a portion of an inserted reminder card for an appointment or task remains easily visible for a user. General use appointment and task cards permit the user to tailor the time and date management apparatus to particular needs. Reminder cards could be color coded to indicate the type of task or appointment. Reminder cards can also be dimensioned to substantially the same size as a standard business card or appointment card such as used by a doctor or dentist.

Abstract: A photo album is provided having an ink-receptive coating on a surface of the photo album. A user may write text or draw pictures on the surface with an ink pen, such as with a gel-based ink pen. The ink-receptive coating protects the ink from smudging or smearing after the ink has dried. Consequently, the text and/or picture is durable. The writable or drawable surface may be the front or back exterior surface, and/or an interior surface.

Abstract: A binder for papers, photographs, or other sheet-like materials is provided with a cover having one or more window openings defined therein. A flat, transparent protective sheet is located in contact with the inside surface of the binder cover and a backing sheet overlies the protective sheet. The backing sheet is secured to the peripheral margin of the protective sheet, and elsewhere as required, to delineate at least one, and preferably a plurality of pockets. The pockets are formed between the backing sheet and the protective sheet. An elongated slit in defined through the backing sheet behind each pocket created. The peripheral edges of the backing sheet are permanently secured to the inside surface of the binder cover. Photographs or other flat display materials may be inserted into the pockets formed between the backing sheet and the protective sheet through the elongated slits. The pockets are delineated so that they are aligned with the window opening in the cover.

Abstract: A bidirectional album for the storage of photographs and the like in which typically rectangular photographs may be retained in either a latitudinal or longitudinal vertical orientation. Each page of an album leaf is partially covered by a transparent sheet attached along several of its edges to a leaf page. Additional lines of attachment between the transparent sheet and leaf page are disposed and oriented so as to permit horizontal storage of photos and the like between the attachment lines. Photos and the like can also be stored in a vertical orientation under the sheet adjacent the storage lines.

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: A photograph album system (10) has a spine (14) with an internal lateral groove (30) at one end and a removable retainer (42) having a plurality of internal retaining fingers (44) within the groove. A plurality of pages (52) are defined by a plurality of signatures (54). Each signature is defined by a plurality of page sets (56). Each page set consists of an interior support sheet (58) with a central fold (60) and a pair of exterior cover sheets (64). The exterior cover sheets are folded around an individual outer edge of an interior support sheet with each having a central fold defining an outer bend (66). The exterior cover sheets are adhered to the interior support sheet so that two pages are formed with separate pockets (72) on each side of each page. Posts (36) couple the pages to the spine.

Abstract: A shallow box binder cover is provided for a binder containing a plurality of pages. The cover has a stiff, opaque core through which a plurality of display openings are defined. These display openings are surrounded by the structure of the cover core. A separate transparent plastic blister or box is located in each of the display openings. Each transparent box has a raised interior bubble surrounded by a base having mounting flanges projecting laterally from opposite sides of the periphery of the base. These mounting flanges are held against the inside surface of the front cover core so that the raised interior bubbles project into the display openings and into close proximity to the outer surface of the cover core. A front cover liner is disposed across the bases of the boxes to define separate, hollow enclosed cavities within the interior portions of each of the bubbles. Selected three-dimensional objects are placed within the bubbles before the front cover liner is disposed across the bases of the boxes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for business cards with a rectangular area having holes at its corners into which the corner of a business card are inserted.

Abstract: An album comprising a plurality of leaves each having a projection on one side and a matingly shaped recess on the opposed side, wherein the leaves are stacked on a base in which the projection of one leaf is aligned and registered with the recess of an adjacent leaf, the leaves are pressed with a platen in which adhesive paste is applied on the binding sides of the leaves and is removed after the adhesive paste is cured.

Abstract: A bidirectional album for the storage of photographs or similar objects in which typically rectangular photographs may be retained in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. Each page of an album leaf is partially covered by a transparent sheet attached along several of its edges to a leaf page. Additional lines of attachment between the transparent sheet and leaf page are disposed and oriented so as to permit horizontal storage of photos and the like between the attachment lines. Photos and the like can also be stored in a vertical orientation under the sheet adjacent the storage lines.

Abstract: A holder assembly has a holder having at least a plurality of pockets. The pockets each have a transparent wall. A plurality of printed sheets are disposed in the pockets. Each sheet faces a respective wall. One or more inserts are disposed in the pockets between respective printed sheets and walls. The inserts each have an ink receptive layer and a support layer. The layers are transparent to visible light. The ink receptive layer can have a deposit of invisible ink that is an encodement of information that, preferably, relates to the respective printed sheet. Two or more holders assemblies can be bound together to provide an album.

Abstract: A disc storage and display device is provided in which discs, such as CD, CD-ROM, DVD, and floppy diskettes for computers are inserted into transparent envelopes and the envelopes attached to rails on a rotary file structure. The envelopes may be rotated about a mandrel on the storage device to display the contents thereof The envelopes may be readily removed for access to the disc or the disc may be removed from the envelopes while on the mandrel. An articulated protective cover is provided to protect but permit easy access to the disc storage and display device.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for displaying the directory information of electrical panels. The system includes a support panel which is secured in a location proximate the electrical panel. A cover is secured to the front surface of the support panel in such a manner as to create a pocket between the cover and the support panel. The pocket receives a service card for recording the service history of the electrical panel. A plurality of sleeves are attached to the support panel in a staggered arrangement. Each sleeve receives a circuit card which contains information specific to predetermined circuit breaker. Each circuit card also includes indicia thereon for identifying it with the predetermined circuit breaker. The system may also be provided with a computer program for storing and managing information pertaining to the circuit breakers of the electrical panel. The program may also be used to print circuit cards.

Abstract: A device for the secure storage of computer diskettes includes a pocket closed on three sides and a flap releasably closing the fourth side of the pocket to securely retain the diskette within the pocket. The pocket device also includes retaining devices to fixedly or releasably retain the pocket in a document or file folder.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a document display stand with pockets used to store documents. A connecting device is used to mount each of the pockets on a holder. The connecting device has a guiding device with a beak to prevent the pockets from being mounted to the holder in an upside-down manner. The display stand is modular, flexible and multipurpose, and can accommodate a variety of pocket formats.

Abstract: A sleeve member for storing at least one substantially planar article, such as a compact disk (CD) comprises a sleeve and a connecting member. The sleeve has an opening and encloses a space adapted to receive the planar article. The connecting member is affixed to the sleeve and defined therein an opening adapted to receive a rail.

Abstract: Disclosed is a holder for business cards with a rectangular area having holes at its corners with slits extending outward so that business cards larger than the standard business card may be removably mounted to the card holder.

Abstract: A sleeve member for storing at least one substantially planar article, such as a compact disk (CD) comprises a sleeve and a connecting member. The sleeve has an opening and encloses a space adapted to receive the planar article. The connecting member is affixed to the sleeve and defined therein an opening adapted to receive a rail.

Abstract: A presentation pocket having a rigid support plate, with a transparent pocket structure mounted to an interior wall of the support plate, and the pocket structure sized dimensionally smaller than the interior wall, with the pocket structure having pleated side and bottom walls to accommodate expansion and various materials to be placed within the pocket structure. Tabs are arranged for demarcation of material contained within the pocket structure.

Abstract: A device for storing and providing ready access to cards having a substantially rigid base member with a continuous rectangular wave-shaped slit therein. The slit forms a first set of tabs and a second set of tabs. The device further includes translucent card holders mounted on the base member for storing the cards. Each card holder has complementary slots for receiving the first set of tabs. The second set of tabs retain each card holder in place to prevent disengagement from the first set of tabs. Each card holder can be flipped to provide access to other card holders.

Abstract: A refrigerator door includes an outer metal shell having an outer rectangular panel connected to four inwardly turned side panels connected to an inwardly facing peripheral flange. An inner liner has a peripheral flange in registry with the outer door shell flange, a central wall and a pair of vertical, inwardly projecting sidewalls connecting the central wall to the liner flange. Each sidewall includes a scallop in the form of an inwardly opening notch at a select aligned longitudinal position of the inner liner. The central wall includes a transverse inwardly opening recess groove extending between the sidewalls at the select longitudinal position to provide an expansion joint to prevent bowing when an insulation cures in the space between the liner and the shell and when the refrigerator is in operation, thus cooling the door. Moreover, C-shaped beams in the door aid in providing strength to further prevent bowing.

Abstract: An insulated door for use in a refrigerator having an ice and water through the door dispenser is made by attaching a liner for housing the dispenser on the rear face of the door in line with a front opening. The liner is secured to the door as are the hinge bearings and a tube extends between the liner and the lower hinge bearing for conducting electrical wires and a water tube. The only opening in the liner is at a point to receive ice cubes from the dispenser in the refrigerator and this opening is covered prior to foaming. The door is placed in a foaming fixture which completely enclosed and supports the door and the liner and foam is injected so that the foam, when expanded and hardened, completely covers the rear face of the door. After the door is removed from the foaming fixture, the thin layer of foam at the inlet opening is cut away and the door is completed by adding the liner and the gaskets and other hardware as well as the dispensing unit itself.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-card element for attachment to a wallet. The multi-card element includes a generally rectangular front wall and a generally rectangular back wall of the same width as the front wall. The front wall and back wall are secured on at least their side edges to form an enclosure. The front wall has a plurality of parallel and spaced apart slits cut therein for reception of a card. A pocket liner is disposed within the enclosure formed by the front wall and the back wall. The pocket liner comprises an elongated generally rectangular back member having a width less than the width of the front and back walls. The back member is secured at its top edge within the enclosure. A plurality of generally rectangular card supporting members is affixed at their lower edge to the back member.

Abstract: A file sheet for filing information recording media in which the information recording media can be inserted in and extracted from either of an upper and a lower direction. Therefore, it is also possible to bind a single kind of file sheet in a spread apart manner.

Abstract: A clipboard arrangement includes a planar base member having a raised peripheral rim and a suction cup mounting plate hingedly mounted to a top edge of the base member. A removable clipboard assembly is selectively mounted to the planar base member and has a clamp plate at its upper edge for mounting a writing pad upon the clipboard. A bottom bracket extends outwardly from the base member to cradle and hold the clipboard bottom edge and a tang and slot juncture extends between the clipboard and the planar base member toward upper portions of the clipboard and base member so that a clipboard can be easily lifted slightly upwardly and then outwardly from the base member for carrying. Use of the clipboard arrangement permits the user to semi-permanently mount the planar base member to a suitable surface within a vehicle, such as a windshield or dashboard and then to easily remove the clipboard when going about his or her business, such as shopping or running errands.

Abstract: A tree stand device (10) comprises a cup-shaped receptacle (12) including an upwardly standing peripheral wall (16), a skirt (18) disposed about the exterior of the receptacle (12) and a base (22) extending downwardly and outwardly from the skirt (18). The base (22) comprises a first annular wall (24) extending radially from the skirt (18), and a second annular surface (26) having an inverted frustum shape extending outwardly from the radial outward edge of the first wall (24). A leg (28) extends downwardly from the radial outward edge of the second surface (26) and includes a an annular foot (30) extending about the periphery. The device (10) includes a plurality of secondary ribs (38) between the leg (28) and the second surface (26) equally spaced about the periphery of the base (22). A plurality of primary strengthening ribs (36) extend radially inwardly from the leg (28) between adjacent secondary ribs (38) and into the first wall (24).

Abstract: A file sheet for filing information recording media in which the information recording media can be inserted in and extracted from any upper and lower direction. Therefore, it is also possible to bind a single kind of file sheets in a spread apart manner.

Abstract: A file sheet dust cover comprises a plastic bag having a file-insertion type inlet opening, and flap joined to the plastic bag. The inlet opening allows insertion of a file sheet into the plastic bag. The flap is adapted to cover a portion of the file sheet projecting outside from the inlet opening, and a plurality of binder holes or cuts are provided in a bottom portion of the plastic bag such that when the file sheet is inserted into the plastic bag, the binder holes or cuts conform with a part or an entire part of a plurality of corresponding binder holes formed in the file sheet. A joined edge between the flap and the plastic bag is extended outwardly toward the inlet opening at opposite side ends of the plastic bag.

Abstract: This is a watering system for a stand for a botanical specimen. The watering system includes an ornamental reservoir from which a water hose and an air hose extend. The hoses have terminal ends which are positioned in the container of the stand. The container is filled with water and the terminal ends are cut on a bias. As the water in the container is depleted, the biased terminal end of the air hose is opened to the atmosphere causing water to flow from the reservoir to the container through the water hose. The watering system could also use a single hose of greater diameter than either of the hoses of the first embodiment. The terminal end of the hose is positioned in the container and is cut on a bias. As the water in the container is depleted, the biased terminal end of the hose is opened to the atmosphere causing water to flow from the reservoir to the container through the bottom half of the hose.

Abstract: A storage unit for photographic slides which is removably securable to an outer protective jacket, so that the storage unit may be easily removed, which is also provided with a plurality of holes for allowing it to be inserted and retained in a loose-leaf binder or notebook for removable storage. The outer jacket is provided with an interior pocket which snugly receives a stiffened end of the storage unit for accomplishing the easy removal from, or insertion of, the storage unit.

Abstract: A bi-directional album for the storage of photographs and the like in which typically rectangular photographs may be retained in either a latitudinal or longitudinal vertical orientation. Each page of an album leaf is partially covered by a transparent sheet attached along several of its edges to a leaf page. Additional lines of attachment between the transparent sheet and leaf page are disposed and oriented so as to permit horizontal storage of photos and the like between the attachment lines. Photos and the like can also be stored in a vertical orientation under the sheet adjacent the storage lines.

Abstract: A holder for retaining and storing individual data diskettes, especially 31/2 inch diskettes. The holder defines a receptacle that secures the diskette along three side edges, and in the direction normal to the plane of the diskette. A binder on the side edge of the holder includes holes for inserting the device in a file folder. The device includes a flat resilient pressure element pressing against one side of the diskette, and a holding catch facing the pressure element so as to engage complimentary recesses in the confronting side of the diskette. Side connecting devices are formed on opposite sides of the devices, for interconnecting several such devices.

Abstract: A container for mounted slides comprises a continuous strip of transparent material folded upon itself, with regularly spaced pairs of continuous welds extending across the width of the strip to define a series of transverse pockets closed at one end and open at the other. A number of mounted photographic slides can automatically inserted into the open end of each pocket.

Abstract: A card holder for housing therein telephone cards or the like, comprising a plate-like base member with pairs of slits through which the cards are insertably housed in the transparent holder so that they are easy to distinguish and to remove. The top ends of each pair of slits are spaced apart at a distance slightly larger than the length of one side of the card. The slits bend downwardly near the top ends and extend therefrom downwardly and inwardly towards each other and approach the opposite ends. Two corners of the card are inserted into a pair of slits, whereby the card holder holds the cards in such a manner as to allow the card to be freely inserted and removed. The pairs of slits are spaced such that the cards do not overlap and are entirely visible. A retaining tongue is provided above each pair of slits to secure the cards in place.

Abstract: Photograph slide sleeving material is manufactured by cutting pocket opening slots in an elongated first web section of polymer film material as the web is continuously moved through a slot cutting station. The slotted first web section and an adjacent elongated second web section of polymer film material are continuously moved through a laminating station where they are laminated at locations forming pocket bottom walls and side walls. An elongated web of photograph slide sleeving material having a plurality of rows of pockets emerges from the laminating station and is continuously moved through a perforating station where it is perforated between adjacent rows of pockets. Ring binder storage files and hanging storage files are assembled by separating sheets of slide sleeving material from the elongated web and attaching storage mounts having adhesive edges.

Abstract: A plurality of sheets each being substantially the same width and length are combined in a face-to-face relationship, with common first ends of adjacent sheets offset from each other a predetermined distance. The combined sheets are folded on a common fold such that one of the sheets is folded over itself with its opposite ends offset from each other the same predetermined distance. This forms a plurality of equidistance, spaced pockets across the face of the folded sheets constituting an organizer for storing cards and/or stamps. Provision is made, in the form of adhesive stripes to limit the depth of the lateral pockets and to hold the sheets of the organizer together.

Abstract: A CD jukebox display unit is disclosed for displaying the program information on CD covers. The unit includes a housing adapted for mounting to a jukebox and having a transparent front portion. A plurality of frames adapted to support a compact disc cover are supported within the housing for pivoting about spaced and substantially parallel axes slanted rearwardly in the rear of the housing. A horizontal track is provided adjacent the housing front portion and supports a slide member which carries a knob biased forwardly therefrom. A finger is secured to the knob and projects rearwardly therefrom so that when the knob is pushed rearwardly, the finger engages a selected one of the tabs provided on each of the support frames.

Abstract: A home organizer adapted to store in readily retrievable form monthly receipts such as telephone bill receipts. The organizer, which has a full year capacity for these receipts, is constituted by a panel formed by superposed front and rear plies, each having an end pocket. Die cut in each ply adjacent the pocket is a transverse array of six crescents which create parallel slots therein. Marked near the face of the front ply pocket in registration with the slots are the names of the first six months of a given year, and similarly marked on the face of the rear ply pocket are the names of the last six months. Receipts for the different months are stored in the slots assigned to these months, the lower edge of each receipt being inserted in the slot and the leading end of the receipt being received in the end pocket, thereby retaining the receipt at its assigned position.

Abstract: A coupon organizing system having a carrying case sized to receive a coupon filing assembly, a plurality of shopping tools and a sorter. The filing assembly includes a plurality of pages having first indicia means and a plurality of substantially overlapping and staggered pockets formed therein. Each pocket is defined by a pair of walls of unequal heights and has a lip formed adjacent the top of one wall and second indicia means mounted thereto. A method for sorting and retrieval of coupons according to product type and expiration date is provided.

Abstract: For use in a ring binder a holder for loose sheets formed of a blank folded on transverse hinge lines to form a pocket at its lower end extending across the blank and if desired a small pocket similarly formed at an upper corner. The folded portions have one common lateral edge through which a plurality of holes are formed, conforming in size and spacing to the rings of a ring type fastener so that when placed in the ring fastener the pockets are closed along at least that side. Additional closures are provided at the opposite sides.

Abstract: The container-classifier comprises a container body (1) of relatively flat form for containing the articles; a cover (2) is hinged to the upper end of the body (1); the cover (2) and body (1) are hinged together in such a manner as to enable the cover (2) to rotate rearwards from the position (A) through an angle greater than 180 degrees so as to bring the cover (2) into a position (B) in which it rests on a support surface by way of its lower end and supports the body (1) in a stable inclined position, in which the open face of the body (1) is in view.

Abstract: A register for maintaining documentation and a description of such documentation, particularly for maintaining photographs of items of property along with a description of the items included in the photographs. The register includes a loose-leaf binder, with a loose-leaf page having one section for containing an inventory record which is hinged to a second section for containing photographs. The inventory section is normally folded upon and facing the photographic section, with the inventory record facing the photographs. An edge of the photographic section perpendicular to the hinge is retained by the loose-leaf binder, and the inventory section is configured with respect to the photographic section such that when the folded page is retained by the binder the inventory section may be unfolded away from the photographic section along the hinge.

Abstract: A rigid holder for three and one-half inch hard case floppy diskettes. The holder contains 12 diskettes in an array on each side, with each array having two columns of three rows of diskette receptacles. The diskettes are received in the receptacles and the floors of the receptacles in each column are disposed in substantially parallel spaced apart planes to position the entry wall of one receptacle above the base wall of the next adjacent receptacle in the column. The floors serve as common divider floors for corresponding receptacles in both arrays. Sidewalls are also provided to prevent lateral movement of the diskette from the receptacle. A resilient tab holds the diskette in the receptacle. The receptacles are rigidly connected together so that the holder maintains the diskettes in a rigid substantially planar page orientation.