Abstract: A member of sheet material has cut out portions and fold lines, so that when it is folded up and central areas attached together to form a spine display areas are provided in different planes. The display area may be used to display a photograph or picture having with any one of a large range of sizes. The bottom edge of the member may have a V-shaped cut-out so that it leans back slightly when erected.

Abstract: The present device is a folded, printed product of the type often used in advertising. The product lies flat when closed, but when open or unfolded, a section of the product forms a three-dimensional box. The box section has a tongue extending above it, providing a particularly prominent section for displaying important information.

Abstract: A decoy aircraft construction of compact format during transport and able to form a decoy model of an aircraft on disposition on an airfield has the form of a rectilinear box blank having six primary panels joined at edges so as to form a box on bringing together free edges thereof. The panels have hinged to each of one or more thereof a single secondary panel or a secondary panel complex formed in turn of a plurality of panels hinged together. No secondary panel or secondary panel complex of the construction when folded at its hinges has overall dimensions greater than those of the primary panels. The location and shape of the secondary panel(s) and secondary panel complex(es) are such that on dismantling to a flat format, the primary panels of the box with the secondary panel(s) and secondary panel complex(es) housed therein, the secondary panel(s) and secondary panel complex(es) augment the flat format by unfolding to impart to it a three dimensional shape simulating that of an aircraft construction.

Abstract: This invention is directed at a three piece pop-up adapted to be folded together for mounting in a periodical or the like and having a support portion which can be adapted to provide a free standing decorative piece. The showing surface of the pop-up can have a reproduced scene positioned thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding card 1 with a cover 2 that is connected to a back 3 by at least one fold line F.sub.1 and with an internal folding system 4, that is connected at least to the inside surface 3a of the back 3 and can assume a three-dimensional form when the card is unfolded. In order to achieve a particularly effective and optimal effect, the internal folding system 4 consists of at least two superimposed frame elements that change their relative positions when the card is unfolded and whose windows are of differing sizes, whereby the size of the windows increases in the order of the successively overlapping frame elements. The largest window is the one located furthest from the back.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a front panel which may be punched from a perforated sheet of foam material such as polystyrene. The front panel contains an image area and a message area which may be preprinted or left blank and filled in by the user. The front panel is maintained in an upright position by coupling the lower edge of the front panel to the horizontal base. A plurality of balloons are coupled to first ends of a plurality of rods. The other ends of the rods are inserted into the foam material of the front panel to complete the structure.

Abstract: A hand actuated puppet, useful for entertainment, instructional and demonstration purposes has a grasping capability easily mastered by children. The puppet is fabricated from a single piece of sheet stock cut and folded so as to have an upper face panel, a lower panel, and a connecting hinge panel. The upper and lower panels are equipped with finger engaging loops which facilitate manipulation.

Abstract: A device for amusement and instruction comprises a succession of planar display panels, hingedly connected to collectively provide a book-like structure. The panels display words, pictures and the like. One or more of the panels displays an incomplete or partial scene within its perimeter. Adjunct display members needed to complete the partial scene are supported by such panel and/or an adjacent panel for movement from disposition within the perimeter of the book-like structure to position completing the partial scene. When the panels are disposed to provide the book-like structure, the adjunct display members may be nested within its perimeter such that the closed book-like structure is generally square, rectangular, or of other desired shape, not evidencing the presence of the adjunct display members.

Abstract: A collapsible, self-erecting photo display stand is disclosed which can be easily collapsed into a folded configuration and shipped in a flat envelope but will spring into an erected box-like configuration upon removal from the envelope. The device is fabricated by die-cutting and scoring of a sheet of material from a single side into a number of panels and margins which are glued into a novel arrangement. L-shaped margins provide the interconnection between adjacent panels which encourages self-erection to stiffen the finished display.

Abstract: Methods for making promotional or advertising pieces containing pop-ups on a web-press by initially printing and die-cutting a continuous web of sheet material to produce an endless series of blanks, each extending transversely across the web and being arranged to create an identical piece or folder containing one or more pop-ups. A suitable adhesive pattern is applied to the web, usually closely following the die-cutting operation which cuts at least one tab and, if desired, contours one or more of the pop-up panels. Each blank contains a pair of front and rear basepieces, a pop-up panel and a tab-containing panel, either one or both of which panels includes an actuator section. Either the tab-containing panel or the tab is adhesively affixed to the undersurface of the pop-up panel, and the other is adhesively attached to the interior surface of the rear basepiece.

Abstract: A low cost temporary photograph stand consisting of a rectangular strip of foldable sheet material such as paper or cardboard, folded into a generally triangular configuration with a low tack adhesive coating in the outer surface of one side of the stand for temporarily fastening the stand to the back of a photograph for display without damage to the photograph.

Abstract: A greeting card blank is made from a piece of card stock and has first and second ends and sides perpendicular thereto. First, second and third fold lines are parallel to the ends, the first end and the first fold line defining a first panel, the first and second fold lines a second panel, the second and third fold lines a third panel and the third fold line and the second end a fourth panel. The first panel has a slot therethrough and a tab projects from the second end and is interengageable with the slot. The blank also has a round hole therethrough on its longitudinal centerline and near the third fold line. The blank is convertible to a self-standing greeting card by folding the blank along the fold lines and inserting the tab into the slot, with the first and fourth panels overlapping each other, the second panel providing a bottom panel and the third panel providing a front panel. The third panel bears a greeting card message.

Abstract: There is disclosed a stand-up panel for a collapsible self-erecting display device, such as an advertising or novelty device, in which the panel is adapted to be pinched between adjacent side edges of the sidewalls of the device when it is in its erected position to hold the panel upright and is adapted to be released by the side edges whereby it can fall flat onto the display device when it is in its collapsed condition.

Abstract: A greeting card comprising at least one lamina having portions which are foldable with respect to each other and an elastic band (22) for urging the portions of a folded the lamina from a first relative position in which the portions are contiguously disposed in adjacent planes into a second relative position in which the portions are disposed in mutually transverse planes and a first array (24) of the portions defines a display surmounting, and extending 3-dimensionally from, a second array (25) of the portions which defines a plinth for the first array. An auxiliary lamina (21) is provided to facilitate the insertion of the rubber band (22); it also contributes to the display (24).

Abstract: A free standing foldable panel structure has a plurality of panel sections which are foldably joined together along their edges. One of each pair of adjacent panel sections has a foldable tab at each end thereof these tabs being adapted to fit into slots formed in the adjacent panel in holding engagement therewith to set the adjacent panels in a predetermined angular position relative to each other. The mating panels can be readily assembled and disassembled and can be utilized as a display board, portable enclosure, etc.

Abstract: A portable device for modeling of vehicle graphics having two flat opposite side panels each forming a side profile of the vehicle, at least two flat cross panels extending between the side panels and including front and back panels forming front and back profiles of the vehicle, respectively, hinged interconnections of the cross panels to the side panels such that the structure is erectable to a three-dimensional vehicle model and collapsible to a flat stack, and provision for replaceable attachment of graphics-bearing sheets on the panels. Preferred embodiments include a foldable enclosure dimensioned when folded to receive the collapsed flat stack and when unfolded to serve as a display mount.

Abstract: A lightweight, inexpensive, attractive container suitable for shipping, storing and displaying goods is disclosed in which a cover made of card stock, heavy paper or lightweight cardboard is pivotally attached at one end to a dish-like container preferably made of polycarbonate or polyvinylchloride. The body of the cover may be raised and lowered to open and close the container. One or more strut members are movably attached to the cover and are positioned on the cover with at least one end adjacent to a shoulder on the upper part of the container wall. This arrangement provides increased strength. When the cover is raised, the struts are moved into engaging relationship with respect to a slot provided in a container wall to support the cover in a raised displaying orientation. The cover preferably has product information printed thereon regarding the container's content.

Abstract: A display article comprising a promotional bay trailer assembly which is made entirely of corrugated fiberboard materials. A series of cuts and score lines permits the article to be shipped in a completely flat or knockdown position. Upon receipt by the retail merchant, consumer or collector, the device may be readily assembled into a highly durable and attractive unit. No separate fasteners or glue of any kind are required for assembly of the unit which may be easily completed even by persons unfamiliar with display assembly techniques. It is contemplated that the device would be suitable for advertising and hobby/collector uses.

Abstract: An expandable and contractible frame, for a display rack, which comprises moveable telescoping sides and an extendible top valance which are placed against and supported by an existing display such as a perforated board and a base such as a store gondola. The frame can be adjusted for the most advantageous display of merchandise.

Abstract: A warning device is responsive to the failure of an electric power supply for activation to a warning mode. The warning device includes an arm pivotally mounted to a frame member and latched by an electromagnet in a non-warning mode. In the non-warning mode, a collapsible warning sign carrier is enclosed within an enclosure formed by the frame and the arm. When the supply of power is interrupted, the electromagnet releases the arm so that the arm pivots to a warning position.

Abstract: A display assembly having four and preferably eight substantially identical geometric units wherein each unit has a plurality of planar faces adapted to contain display indicia. The units are pivotally secured to each other about their edges so that, by pivotting the units with respect to each other, the display unit assumes a number of different configurations and, in doing so, selectively covers and exposes the indicia bearing faces.

Abstract: A display card having interconnected distinct panels in an "L"-shaped configuration cut or stamped from paperboard, cardboard, or the like, with cooperating printed matter positioned on selected portions thereof so that upon folding the panels about score lines the printed matter will cooperate to complete a picture as well as in some instances enabling motion to be imparted thereto by moving one of the panels relative to the other.

Abstract: A novelty greeting card with a hanging mobile configuration constructed of planar semirigid flexible material comprised of two hingedly connected side members. These side members have base portions which are bent into a perpendicular position to overlap and form a base foundation. This base portion supports an upper structure from which the hanging mobile or other visual attraction is suspended. The card and the hanging mobile are printed with appropriate visual indicia of a coordinated nature to enhance and complete the presentation of the card.

Abstract: A box assembly comprising a series of three corner connected boxes is formed from a unitary blank of sheet material. The unitary blank is suitably cut and scored to include along the length thereof twelve body panels, two pairs of tabs, each pair spaced apart by an even number of body panels, and a flap on the end of the blank. In addition, closing flaps are suitably cut and scored on the tops and bottoms of selected ones of the body panels for use in closing off the openings on the tops and bottoms of the individual boxes of the assembly. To fabricate the box assembly from the blank, the tabs of each pair of tabs are folded and glued back on themselves to form a joining flap. An adhesive is then placed on the surfaces of each of the joining flaps and the end flap. The blank is then folded over on itself such that six of the body panels on the blank are superimposed over the remaining six.

Abstract: A blank of foldable sheet material for folding a regular octahedron comprises a sheet of foldable material, such as paper, plastic sheet or metal foil, having the shape of a regular hexagon, without interior cuts or exterior tabs. The blank is scored or marked for scoring along lines subdividing said hexagon into 24 equilateral triangles of equal size, each having sides one half the length of a side of said hexagon. The triangles are formed by first marking or scoring along lines extending from opposite apexes of the hexagon to produce six equilateral triangles having sides of the same length as the sides of the hexagon and then marking or scoring along lines connecting the midpoints of adjacent ones of the first produced triangles. Successive folding of apexes of the blank along score lines ending with the tucking of one final flap into another produces an octahedron held together by the folds and final tuck without need for adhesives or other securing means.

Abstract: A device for motivating dieters to maintain a program for weight loss. A planar board with foldable portions to support it in an upright position and having printed indicia forming a plurality of spaces designating progressively the number of pounds that a dieter wishes to lose during a weight loss program. In combination with the board are foldable cartons whose size on one end are related to each space on the board. When a dieter commences a weight-reduction program, a number of cartons equalling the number of pounds to be lost are stacked against the indicia of the board to coincide with the designated spaces. For each pound that the dieter loses, he or she is entitled to remove one carton, unfold it and place it in a flat carton holder in the rear of the board.

Abstract: Means is provided for interconnecting a pair of merchandising displays and comprises a pair of uprights, respectively mounted on said displays, each of the uprights comprising a pair of support panels, a pair of slots formed respectively in the upper portions of the inner ones of the support panels, a display bridge interconnecting the uprights and comprising a pair of sign panels, connecting tabs joined respectively to the ends of the sign panels and disposed perpendicular thereto and intermediate the support panels of the associated upright.

Abstract: A display structure is formed by cutting and scoring a unitary blank of sheet material to include body panels, joining flaps, dividers and cutout corner viewing windows thereon. The unitary blank is folded in a standard folding and gluing machine to provide a flat structure which upon being erected forms four display boxes which are connected in series by joining flaps located at their diagonally opposite corners. A cutout corner viewing window or a corner viewing window created by forming a divider may be provided on the front adjacent body panels provided on the blank for selected ones of the boxes in the series. Such a structural arrangement enables the display boxes to be nested together to form a single carton with the corner viewing windows enclosed therein.

Abstract: A package component comprises a main end wall and sidewall segments joining with the main end wall. A flap integrally joining with each sidewall segment overlaps with and is secured to an immediately sidewall segment. The package component may be fabricated as either an inner half or an outer half of two telescopic components and the amount of flap overlap determines whether the component is an inner or outer one. The main end wall areas of the inner and outer components are identical.

Abstract: A collapsible doll house for displaying and storing toy dolls includes a housing defined by a top wall, a front wall and first and second side walls. At least one floor member is secured to the housing and a plurality of openings are defined in the top and front walls within which may be positioned toy dolls. One or more elastic or vinyl members are secured to the first and second side walls for retaining additional toy dolls. The housing further includes at least one member allowing the housing to be mounted on a wall or similar structure. Indicia is included on the outside of the housing to depict a predetermined theme.

Abstract: A display unit for merchandise wherein a plurality of bays are created against a wall or partition. The bays are formed from a series of pairs of angularly arranged vertical panels secured to the wall and spaced from each other; the space between each pair of vertical panels constitutes a bay. The wall is provided with a subsidiary header for placards or the like. Each of the individual panels secured to the wall is provided with a header, the panel header being arranged and curved so that it appears to blend into the principal header on the wall. The plurality of bays increases the surface area available for the presentation of merchandise and provides an automatic separation or groupings of merchandise while nevertheless leaving all of the merchandise visible.

Abstract: A display device wherein a pleated sheet is retained in a carrier defining opposed pockets receiving the opposite ends of the pleated sheet. Stops are provided at opposite sides of the carrier for engagement by opposite side portions of the pleated sheet for limiting lateral expansion of the pleated sheet. The spacing between the stops is preselected to maintain the folds of the pleated sheet suitably compressed to have a height substantially equal to the depth of the pockets.

Abstract: A ceiling suspended product display is shown for advertising sale product. The ceiling suspended product display a plurality of display panels suspended from a ceiling hook by suspension attachments. The display panels are interconnected by flexible hinges which permit the display panels to be folded into a compact package for storage and shipment. Upon arrival to the place of sale, the display panels may be unfolded to form a display and secured by twist ties. The ceiling hook is designed to be suspended from the rib of a false ceiling. A cord extends downwardly from the ceiling hook to a swivel. Three equal length chains are connected from the lower portion of the swivel and each of the chains are connected to eyelets in the display panels. The swivel permits the display panel to rotate under the influence of drafts in the store to attract the attention of the consumer.

Abstract: A box assembly comprising a series of three corner connected boxes is formed from a unitary blank of sheet material. The unitary blank is suitably cut and scored to include along the length thereof twelve body panels, two pairs of tabs, each pair spaced apart by an even number of body panels, and a flap on the end of the blank. In addition, closing flaps are suitably cut and scored on the tops and bottoms of selected ones of the body panels for use in closing off the openings on the tops and bottoms of the individual boxes of the assembly. To fabricate the box assembly from the blank, the tabs of each pair of tabs are folded and glued back on themselves to form a joining flap. An adhesive is then placed on the surfaces of each of the joining flaps and the end flap. The blank is then folded over on itself such that six of the body panels on the blank are superimposed over the remaining six.

Abstract: A display construction comprising first and second display panels of light-weight sheet material, each divided into a plurality of vertical planar sections by vertical folds. The top and bottom edges of each panel form a zig-zag pattern that enables the bottom panel to be supported on a flat supporting surface and the second panel supported on the first panel, the lower portions of individual sections of the second panel intersecting the upper portions of individual sections of the first panel.

Abstract: A foldable viewer is disclosed herein for presenting a graphic scene, message or the like which includes a square blank sheet of pliable material having a viewing area defined on a selected one of its surface for carrying suitable graphic or display subject matter intended to be viewed by the user. In one form, the viewing area is defined by a pair of outlined bands arranged normal to each other having opposite ends of the bands terminating at the respective adjacent edges of the square blank sheet material. Construction of the viewer is accomplished by folding selected and predetermined portions of the blank sheet over upon itself to construct an enclosure with an opening at one end for viewing the interior thereof and for particularly viewing the graphic or message material carried on the interior viewing areas.

Abstract: A product premium (20) includes a foldable frame (22) having a four-sided base (36) with a wall portion (80, 82, 84, 86) extending from each side of the base. An extension (24, 26, 28, 30) is detachably secured to the end of each wall portion along the edge of the wall portion remote from the attachment of the wall portion to the base. The extension and wall portion are substantially equal in dimension to the base (36) such that each extension and wall portion may be folded to substantially overlie the base with the extensions providing area (115, 150, 182, 230, 292) for promotional information thereon.

Abstract: Reusable modular display units constructed from corrugated board are disclosed, the units transportable in knock down form. The units can be assembled and interlocked together to form a modular display for advertising products and services. The units are preferably of trapezoidal design and interlock with units of similar design and construction in side-by-side, end-to-end or side-to-end relation.

Abstract: A display is disclosed which is disposed on a shelf wherein the merchandise rests on the display and when the merchandise is removed from the display, the display springs upward and forward so as to provide an advertising message display surface at the forward part of the shelf. The message display surface serves both to remind the store personnel of the need to refill the shelf with the proper identified product while at the same time providing advertising surface relating to the product for the consumer. This display secures the shelf space for the identified product.

Abstract: Bird ornaments are provided on sheets of paper stock. The outline of the bird is die cut into the stock permitting easy removal from the sheet. Crease lines are provided to permit manual assembly of the ornament into a form resembling an existing specie of bird. A locking mechanism secures the bird in the assembled position. Holes are provided in the ornament for suspending it for display purposes.

Abstract: A cooperating arrangement of two side panels and a middle interconnecting panel therebetween forming a self-standing display due to the H-shape presented by the bottom edges of said panels in relation to a floor or support surface, and wherein from said erect condition the panels fold into a more compact condition more suitable for storage and shipment of the display.

Abstract: An advertising display device for use in supermarkets is adapted to catch the customer's eye by protruding slightly into the aisle and is affixed to the shelves used for storing goods thereon. The display device is fabricated from unitary sheet material, includes advertising indicia disposed thereon, and is inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A cutout display figure is adapted to be mounted in an erect position on a supporting base. The figure is imprinted on a rigid panel of paper base material and is outlined for the most part by cutout portions which provide open areas surrounding and defining the major part of the outline of the cutout figure. The remainder of the outline of the figure is joined to the surrounding panels along score lines which facilitate separating the surrounding panel from the cutout figure. The lower end of the cutout figure has a tab extension and the panel includes a base member having a slot for receiving the tab extension to support the figure in upright position.

Abstract: An educational book device having pages made from a plurality of flat sheets of printable material provided with a special configuration when in a flat form prior to assembly into the book form. The special configuration is such that the flat sheet may be folded in a manner so as to provide an extending flap portion. Additional fastening or securing strips may be provided for the flap in order to positively hold the flap together. A preformed notch on the outer corner edge of the extending flap permits the flap to be inserted into the pocket formed at the rear of the adjacent flap when the sheets are bound together in book form. Appropriate edges of the flat sheets are normally prepunched for reception of spiral-type binding material, but may also be secured together in conventional stitched and glued book fashion. One embodiment of the book is in the shape of a sphere, while additional embodiments are diamond-shaped, triangular-shaped, and rectangular cylindrical-shaped when assembled.

Abstract: A structural module is provided having at least three triangular prismatic elements arranged such that a similar quadrangular sidewall of each prismatic element forms a common quadrangular wall of the entire module.

Abstract: A greeting card which includes an ornament that can be folded into a three-dimensional bird cage, with small paper board birds that protrude partly from the sides, and which card can include a separate panel for containing a greeting that may be separated from the other panels in which the bird cage is contained as a punch out ornament. The combination provides an attractive three-dimensional ornament that can be used for hanging in appropriate places, as well as a remembrance type card.