Abstract: A self-adhesive greeting card includes a card body folded into two sections, one of the sections being formed with a semi-circular perforated line and a pressed line joining two ends of the semi-circular perforated line to form a semi-circular tab, and a double-sided adhesive fastener having one side attached to one side of the semi-circular tab and another side provided with a cover, whereby the greeting card can be readily attached to anywhere as desired.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a decorative wall 14 and ceiling device comprising a decorative base member 22, a peal-away back layer 38 and an adhesive layer 36. The decorative base member has embodiments comprising a flat surface embodiment 22, a flat surface embodiment having attachable pieces 24 and an embroidered embodiment 16 which utilizes a cut-out portion 42 as a part of the design. The body of the decorative member 22 may comprise cross-linked polyethylene foam 34 with a thin membrane film 38 being the peel-off backing. The present invention 10 can be cut and sized into a variety of shapes which can be used in combination 44 with each other.

Abstract: A fluorescent label for a computer keyboard key. The label is adhesive backed, having two layers of plastic vinyl such as Mylar and is rectangular and corresponds with the size of the key face and the character or message on the key. A kit is a sheet, having a set of labels for the various sizes of keys of a computer keyboard and the character or message thereon removable from the. The first layer of plastic vinyl has adhesive for attachment to a key face having a peel off paper backing and having a printed luminescent paint or ink on its upper side. An indicia is printed on the background corresponding to the key. A second layer of transparent plastic vinyl covers the luminescent layer.

Abstract: An electrical panel cover and signage apparatus for protecting an electrical panel and indicating government installation codes. The electrical panel cover and signage apparatus includes a device for protecting an electrical panel and indicating government code. A cover member has a front wall having a peripheral edge. A peripheral wall is attached to and extends away from the peripheral edge. The front wall has a generally rectangular shape. Electrical construction code indicia are positioned on an outer surface of the front wall. The cover is positionable over the electrical panel.

Abstract: Bumper Guard that can be affixed with just an adhesive and can be used for/in advertising as an advertising specialty piece that will be mounted to a bumper to protect the bumper.

Abstract: A formative sticker with multiple layers of combinable parts is particularly suitable for adhering an article to a desired place or directly attaching to an article as a good decoration thereof. The formative sticker mainly includes a base part, an adhering part pre-attached to a bottom of the base part and having one side facing away from the base part provided with a layer of adhesive, and at least one formative part for differently combined with the base part to construct different three-dimensional configurations that provide good decorative effect when the sticker attaches an article to the desire place.

Abstract: I believe that my claim of “DECORATED SELF-ADHESIVE STICKER FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GARAGE DOORS” utiliztig self-adhesive sticker material to transfer non-copyrighted or non-trademarked images to adhere to the garage doors will brighten any neighborhood and give each house the distinct personality that will separate it from the rest.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying objects, particularly luggage. In various embodiments, the apparatus comprises at least one label that, when affixed to a main body portion of an object to be identified, creates a distinctive, identifying feature.

Abstract: A method for forming and applying a roadside display system is disclosed. Character-shaped are formed in a thermoplastic polymer resin material with a highly reflective face. A readily available sheet cutting die press allows the characters, numerals or letters, to be cut on site with a minimum of effort. Typically, a matching set of character-shaped inserts are cut from a second sheet of thermoplastic polymer resin material with a different color, contrast and reflectance. The inserts are placed in the corresponding character-shaped apertures cut in the first sheet and then a reactant, in the form of contact cement, is used to adhere the sign to a roadside curb. An exothermic reaction occurs between the reactant and thermoplastic polymer resin material which adheres the thermoplastic polymer resin material to the curbside.

Abstract: A marketing display device such as a shelf or a “Pegboard” type hanger is provided with an outer display panel that has a release coating, such as of silicone, for ready attachment, removal and replacement of adhesive labels that carry indicia pertinent to the marketing of products on the hangers to passing potential customers. In one preferred embodiment the release coating is carried on a liner that is adhesively attached to the shelf or hanger for such removable mounting of labels and wherein the liner, including the attaching adhesive, also is readily and cleanly removable by peeling the liner from the surface to which it is adhered.

Abstract: A laptop computer appearance enhancement device for enhancing the appearance of a laptop computer lid includes at least one generally planar appearance enhancement applique having a generally flat lower surface and adhesive such as glue or the like applicable to one of the lower surface of the applique and a laptop computer lid for removably securing the applique to a laptop computer lid. A centering and aligning device having a generally planar top wall and at least one downwardly depending side wall mounted on the top wall adjacent an edge thereof further includes an applique application opening formed in the top wall of the centering and aligning device, the opening having dimensions approximately equal to the size of the applique.

Abstract: An advertisement-display device (10) and method of advertisement is disclosed. The advertisement-display device (10) is intended for use in displaying advertisement information to passengers within an aircraft. In one embodiment, the advertisement-display device (10) comprises a substrate (77), adhesive (81) on a substrate bottom surface (103) and advertisement indicia (79) on substrate (77). The advertisement indicia (79) is oriented for viewing along substrate top surface (101). The advertisement-display device (10) is attached to a suitable information-display surface (65) on an aircraft tray table (11). The method of advertising includes providing an advertisement-display device (10) and adhering the device (10) to a suitable information-display surface (65) on a tray table (11) within the aircraft so that the advertisement information can be viewed by a passenger on the aircraft.

Abstract: An integrated pressure sensitive adhesive label application surface and pull card holder in the form of a placard component and an integral pocket component. The placard component includes a placard wall having a first side and an opposite second side, wherein a pressure sensitive adhesive coating is present on the first side. A rear wall of the pocket component is integrally connected with the placard wall, wherein a fold-over is provided at an imaginary demarcation therebetween. A front wall is superposed the rear wall, and secured to the rear wall along the mutual peripheries, except adjacent the fold-over. In one form of the present invention, the placard wall is provided with a preferably white color, the pocket component is clear, and the second side of the placard wall has a release coating. In another form of the present invention, the placard wall and pocket component are clear, and a conventional label system (ie.

Abstract: An adhesively mountable image using a highly tacky reusable adhesive surface is provided. The image carrier is removable from the adhesive carrier, and a subsequent image carrier may be releasably bound to the same adhesive carrier. Kits for this system are also provided.

Abstract: A vinyl siding wall ornamentation packaged as a self-contained kit including one or both of an already assembled vinyl siding design, and a plurality of vinyl siding strips to be assembled according to predetermined plan, for overlaying the wall in substantially watertight securement.

Abstract: An erasable product such as an erasable and rewritable label or an erasable sign comprises a base layer and a transparent or translucent upper sheet over the base layer which provides a smooth and wrinkle-free top surface to the product. The upper sheet and base layer are releasably adhesive together under pressure applied manually on the upper sheet such as writing pressure with a blunt stylus, to cause the upper sheet and the base layer to adhere in the localized region of pressure to display the writing in the case of a label. The upper sheet can be moved sufficiently to separate it from the base layer when a user's finger or thumb is wiped across the top surface of the upper sheet. The upper sheet also extends over a wipe-start region where the upper sheet and the base layer are not adhesive together, over which wipe-start region a user's finger or thumb may be placed from which to begin the movement to separate the upper sheet from the base layer.

Abstract: A custom display storage system includes storage and display assemblies. The storage assembly includes an album or scrapbook containing pages for mounting graphic works and other generally planar objects. The display assembly includes a display unit joined at the edges with a backing to form a pocket. The display unit includes openings for display of custom character strings as well as graphic images. The backing includes a slot providing access to the pocket. A base sheet having a guide grid for mounting images, including a string of preprinted character units may be slid through the slot and into the pocket in alignment for display via the front display unit openings. Alternatively, the system may include a container for storing three dimensional items as well as graphic works. The custom display storage system may also comprise a kit with a selection of character units and an album or storage container with a variety of display units.

Abstract: A microparticle taggant having two or more distinguishable marker layers corresponding to a predetermined numeric code. The plurality of particles comprises a plurality of microparticle sets of at least one microparticle, each microparticle set is characterized by a specific marker layer combination different from each other microparticle set, and the combination of microparticle sets employed in said taggant collectively forms the numeric code. Each specific marker layer combination may employ two or more layers. The microparticle sets employed in the taggant may include at least one datum marker layer coded to include place information and at least two value marker layers coded to specify a value within the place, the datum marker layer(s) being readily distinguishable from the value marker layers and functioning to identify an orientation of the value marker layers.

Abstract: An assembly (20) of artwork (21) and backing (22) wherein a combination of floater anchors (24), hard anchors (26), and soft anchors (25) produce a floatability of artwork about its backing and which eliminates curling or rippling to it due to temperature and humidity changes. The floater anchor (24) is formed from a pair of tape pieces (35-1, 35-2) fastened together by a pair of crossing ties (37, 38) that interlace the pieces (35-1, 35-2). Piece (35-1) is adhered to artwork (21) and piece (35-2) is adhered to backing (22), whereby artwork (21) can shift about backing (22) to the extent of the spacing distance between the attachment, such as by glue spots (40), of ties(37, 38)to pieces (35-1, 35-2). Hard anchors (26) are formed by providing ribbons (42) of glue between pieces (35-1, 35-2) and ties (37, 38) so that the pieces (35-1, 35-2) do not shift between each other.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for reflecting the holidays with, Reflections, which will be made from a durable, self-adhesive film, clip on or taping. The tape or stripping will clip on, stick, or be self-adhesive, and The reflections will come in a variety of colors, patterns and designs. Reflections will save on possible injuries from using ladders, and light bulbs or electrical wiring which could cause electrical shock.

Abstract: Adjustable display board for attachment to a monitor housing so that items such as notes, calendars, nameplates, pads, mirrors, writing implements, and keys can be mounted adjacent to a monitor screen. The display board can be constructed from molded parts which can flex and/or be molded to fit the contours of various monitor housings. The display board includes a left side frame, a right side frame and a top holder panel that interconnects upper horizontal legs of the left and right side frames. The top holder panel slides along the upper horizontal legs of both the left and right side frames providing the ability to adapt to different monitor sizes and shapes. The top holder panel has retaining edges molded for the purpose of holding various objects such as photographs, messages and other indicia on both of its sides. The left and right side panels provide a surface that functions as a decorative message board and provides a means to attach various other objects temporarily or permanently to it.

Abstract: A shelf talker includes a label having a top strip for mounting to a shelf bracket, and a bottom leaflet for printing product information. A release liner is adhesively bonded to the label across the strip only, with the leaflet being linerless.

Abstract: A magnetically mounted display board has a rear surface providing magnetic support, a display panel which removably holds flat articles for display, and a transparent protectant for viewing and protection of the displayed articles. The display panel and the transparent protectant are bound together with a binding tape. This allows one to display photos, childrens artwork, calendars, post cards and other flat articles on a refrigerator in a creative, organized and protected fashion.

Abstract: A portable sign for attachment to a generally vertical surface such as a glass pane. The sign includes a sheet of electrostatically engaging material having printed thereon sign indicia and having a plurality of edges. A non-electrostatically engaging material or coating is disposed along substantially at least one of an entire front and back opposing length adjacent the at least one edge for easy finger grasp thereof and resulting sign removal from the vertical surface when signage is no longer desired.

Abstract: A holder that mounts to a surface and interchangeably displays a sheet of material. The holder includes a back plate that is vertically mounted to the surface and holds the sheet of material and a front plate that is replaceably mounted to the back plate and sandwiches the sheet of material therebetween. The back plate has a border element that is substantially U-shaped and has vertical portions with channels therein that hold the front plate and the sheet of material, and a slot that is substantially U-shaped and prevents distortion during molding thereof. The front plate is transparent so as to allow the sheet of material to be visible therethrough and has a pair of vertical edges with shoulders thereon that engage in the channels in the back plate, respectively. The sheet of material is slid into the back plate and the front plate is slid into the back plate, by virtue of the shoulders of the front plate sliding in the channels in the back plate, and captures the sheet of material therebetween.

Abstract: A card assembly or system is provided. The card assembly includes a rectangularly shaped card member defined by first and third opposite edges and second and third opposite edges. The card member has an underside that is formed with an adhesive layer applied therealong. The inventive assembly also includes a rectangular backing sheet having a shape identical to that of the card member and also being adhesively secured to the adhesive layer disposed along the underside of the card member.

Abstract: A housing body with a card-retention capability includes a wall that has an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface is formed with an elongate card-receiving recess that has a recess bottom. The outer surface is further formed with a first cover-restricting flange that extends from a front end of the card-receiving recess and that cooperates with the recess bottom to form a cover-receiving slot, and a second cover-restricting flange that extends from a rear end of the card-receiving recess and that is formed with a tool hole communicated with the rear end of the card-receiving recess. The first and second cover-restricting flanges cooperatively form a card opening that is adapted to permit placing of a card on the recess bottom. The inner surface is formed with a cover-manipulating recess to communicate with the rear end of the card-receiving recess.

Abstract: A portable outdoor toilet with advertising indicia including a platform having a generally circular configuration. A base is positioned atop the platform. The base has a generally circular configuration. A cylindrical tube is positioned atop the base. The cylindrical tube has an open upper end, an open lower end, and a cylindrical side wall therebetween. The open lower end is positioned on the platform. The cylindrical side wall has an opening therein. The opening has a door hingedly coupled thereto. A roof is positioned atop the open upper end of the cylindrical tube. The roof has a generally circular and arcuate configuration. A flexible sheet is adapted for being wrappedly disposed around the cylindrical side wall of the cylindrical tube. The sheet has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface has an adhesive disposed thereon. The outer surface has indicia disposed thereon. The sheet has a lateral slit formed therein to accommodate the door of the cylindrical side wall.

Abstract: A transportable sign or message holder supports and displays replaceable signs or messages. A transparent front panel of polymeric material permits a sign or message to be viewed through the front panel. A rear panel, located behind the front panel, forms a cavity between the two panels and receives and supports a replaceable sign or message. The front and rear panels are attached at the bottom of the cavity and support the lower edge of a sign or message in the cavity. A pair of suction cups are mounted along the side edges for holding the two panels together and for detachably mounting the panels on a supporting structure.

Abstract: A removable nametag or insignia that is placed on a uniform or garment with a hook-loop system like the product sold under the registered trademark VELCRO. A flexible backsheet is sewn or otherwise attached to the garment or uniform piece with a set of loops facing outward. A nametag or insignia, either rigid or flexible, is equipped with a set of hooks on its backside. The nametag or insignia is then pressed onto the backsheet when the member is to be worn. For laundering or other maintenance of the garment, the nametag or insignia is removed. Numerous garments can contain backsheets with loop material in the correct position. When the user wants to wear one of them, he or she simply presses the nametag or insignia into position. In this manner a single nametag or insignia can service a wardrobe of garments. The method allows nametags and insignia to be removably worn without making pin or postholes in garments.

Abstract: A window display arrangement having a support and a lightbox is disclosed. The support has a first side to which an adhesive is applied so that the support can be secured to a window and a second side having a releasable fastener. The lightbox further includes a housing having a releasable fastener which can co-operate with the releasable fastener on the support to releasably fasten the lightbox to the support. Light from an illumination source in the housing is directed towards an image located when the arrangement is in use between the support and the lightbox, so that the illuminated image can be viewed through the window.

Abstract: A flexible plastic license plate-like panel for bonding to a motor vehicle with a pressure sensitive adhesive. The panel has a main, approximately rectangular, area on which the conventional license numbers and letters are printed, with an area above or below that area for purchaser personalized information provided. The panel has a central extension extending beyond the top of the approximately rectangular area for stickers showing information such as state identification, or month, year of expiration, etc. One of the front and back surfaces of the panel is coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. Where the adhesive is on the back, the panel will be bonded to the vehicle bumper or other exterior part. Where the adhesive is on the front, the panel will be bonded to the inside surface of a window, to be visible from outside the vehicle. A security strip may be formed by using a strip having a different tack across the adhesive coated surface.

Abstract: A static cling calendars and the like which provides an electrostatic swingable cover which will attract a sheet underlying the cover so that when the cover is swung, the underlying sheet will be picked up by the cover to expose the underside of the sheet as well as the next succeeding sheet.

Abstract: A screen border has a plurality of chambers that are arranged around the perimeter of the border. The chambers are adapted to receive appearance-changing objects, such as image-bearing strips or decorative, three-dimensional objects, therein. Appearance-changing objects may be easily inserted into and withdrawn from the interior of the chambers through access areas provided on the border. The border may be integrally formed into a housing, or it may be removably or permanently attached to an existing housing. A hinged connection may be incorporated into the construction of the border so that the border may be temporarily pivoted away from the screen to allow a user to gain access to controls or the like positioned behind the border.

Abstract: A customizable family display has a background sheet that provides a display area and a plurality of figures that together represent a family. The plurality of figures are arranged on the display area of the background sheet, enabling a user to create a custom display of their individual family, and display the custom display to show pride in their family.

Abstract: Disclosed is a message display device for use on glass, high polish surfaces, and other smooth, non-porous surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, it is approximately the size of a bumper sticker and adheres to car windows by a border of static cling vinyl. Messages and graphics are written or drawn on a colored and scaled area with a special delible pen. The device may be removed and repositioned frequently and messages may be erased and rewritten repeatedly.

Abstract: A ring assembly for a pen has a bottom ring, a top ring, and a slender bridge connecting the bottom ring and the top ring. In assembly, a barrel of the pen extends through the bottom ring and the top ring, so that a sticker adhered around the barrel is securely attached to the barrel by clamping of the top ring and the bottom ring. Furthermore, a gap formed by two conjunct sides of the sticker is concealed by the bridge. By such arrangement, the ring assembly is able to be decorative and to avoid peeling of the sticker from the barrel after long-term use.

Abstract: A display device, in particular in a motor bus, has at least one display field and fasteners for releasably securing the display field in the motor bus. An observation window is arranged at least between the display field and a viewer. In order to make the fastening of the display device less complicated and less expensive and in order to reduce the weight, the dimensions and the costs of the display device at the same time, the fasteners are releasably secured directly to the inner side of the observation window, the inner side facing away from the viewer.

Abstract: A dual message advertising display system having a variable electronic display and a fixed printed display formed on a shared display screen. The display screen includes fixed information printed thereon, such as an advertisement, logo, or other message. The display screen further includes a plurality of apertures formed there through to provide visual access to an electronic display positioned behind the display screen. The apertures are formed a predetermined spacing apart from each other so that the fixed information printed on the display screen remains easily perceivable and non-distorted to an onlooker. The predetermined spacing of the apertures is also selected to cause the message appearing on the electronic display to obscure the fixed printed information on the display by causing the onlooker to focus upon the electronic display message when activated.

Abstract: Large, unique decorations using flexible magnetic material which would magnetically adhere to any ferrous surface such as patio furniture, doors, garage doors, storage buildings, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, file cabinets, desks and the like. The invention would consist of various methods of applied graphics, such as screen or digital printing, for both seasonal and non-seasonal decorations.

Abstract: A standable sticker is provided comprising an integral one-piece shape that is divided into a figure portion and a base portion. The base portion is adapted for permanent or removable adherence to a surface, and is coated on one side with a pressure sensitive adhesive. A perforated or scored line defines a boundary between the figure portion and base portion and the figure portion in foldable at an angle to the base portion at the perforated or scored line to permit the figure portion to be presented in a substantially vertical orientation. The sticker is adapted for releasable adhesion to liner material or substrate.

Abstract: A sticker assembly is disclosed and includes an indicia-bearing sticker (30) having an adhesive layer (34). A static-cling film (20) is provided having a first side (22) and a second side (24), the second side (24) holding a static charge. The first side (22) of the static-cling film (20) is adhered to the adhesive layer (34) of the sticker (30). The second side (24) of the static-cling film (20) is applied to a receiving surface (12) and held against the surface (12) by the static charge wherein the static-cling film (20) and the sticker (30) are releasably adhered to the receiving surface (12) and wherein the indicia-bearing sticker (30) is displayed for viewing. In one embodiment, the sticker (30) is a vehicle windshield sticker and the receiving surface (12) is a vehicle windshield.

Abstract: A printed display sign particularly for use with a light box reverse printed on its rear face with information, typically a menu for a fast food outlet. The information includes product names and aligned with each product name is a rectangular transparent window area where the sign is not printed. The rear of the sign is painted with a white diffusing layer which covers the entire rear surface of the sign apart from the windows and the areas bordering the windows which are not coated with the diffusing layer so as to leave a rectangular dark border or frame around each window. Labels having a size larger than that of the window but preferably smaller than that of the outer edge of the border can then be located essentially within the window using the outer edge of the border as a guide. The front of the label is printed with price indicia and if the label is correctly applied to the window, which can be checked by reference to the border, the price indicia should align correctly with the product name indicia.

Abstract: A thin film composed of a silane-based compound comprising an alkyl group or a fluoroalkyl group is bonded to the surface of an electrically insulating substrate through a covalent bond, thus obtaining an electrically chargeable substrate maintaining a charged state for a long time regardless of relative humidity of an atmosphere. A glass plate for placing a sheet in an overhead projector is dipped into a solution comprising CF3(CF)7(CH2)2SiCl3. As a result, a molecular composed of CF3(CF2)7(CH2)2Si(O)3—is chemically bonded to the glass surface. A high charged state, a water-repelling property having a static contact angle of pure water on the thin film formed on the glass surface of 110 degrees and a volume electric resistivity in the range of 1×1011−1×1019&OHgr;·cm are provided.

Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping an item, such as a floral grouping, is provided. The wrapping material has a bonding material on a surface so that, when the wrapping material is formed into a wrapper, the wrapper may be releasably attached to a mounting surface, such as a board or wall, by way of the bonding material.

Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping an item, such as a floral grouping is provided. The wrapping material has a bonding material on a surface so that, when the wrapping material is formed into a wrapper, the wrapper may be releasably attached to a mounting surface, such as a board or wall, by way of the bonding material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing high-quality perforated display panels that is both simple and inexpensive to implement is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the method of manufacture includes the steps of: printing a design on one side of a single sheet of material; floodcoating the second side of the sheet with a solid layer of black ink; applying an adhesive layer to one of the two sides of the sheet, and in particular, on the black side of the sheet when the panel is to be exterior mounted and on the design side of the sheet when the panel is to be interior mounted; applying a release liner to cover the adhesive; and perforating in tandem the sheet of material, the adhesive, and the release liner. An improved perforated display panel preferably includes: a single sheet of material having a design printed on one side thereof and a solid black layer printed on a second side thereof; an adhesive layer; and a release liner covering the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A shop front display comprises a base member in the form of a thin sheet which can be applied to a member such as a shop shelf or an exhibition case by a first adhesion layer, a transparent cover disposed in overlapping relationship with the front surface of the base member, and a second adhesion layer formed on either one of the base member and the cover. The respective adhesion layers are formed to allow a repeated application or removal. The first adhesion layer permits the shop front display to be applied to a shop shelf or an exhibition case. When the cover is applied to the base member, an intermediate sheet can be maintained therebetween or characters inscribed on the base member can be protected. Instead of inscribing characters, display sheets may be applied to the base member and the cover may be dispensed with. In this manner, the shop front display is resistant to marring or damage and easily handled while suppressing the cost involved.

Abstract: A marketing display device such as a shelf or a "Pegboard" type hanger is provided with an outer display panel that has a release coating, such as of silicone, for ready attachment, removal and replacement of adhesive labels that carry indicia pertinent to the marketing of products on the hangers to passing potential customers. In one preferred embodiment the release coating is carried on a liner that is adhesively attached to the shelf or hanger for such removable mounting of labels and wherein the liner, including the attaching adhesive, also is readily and cleanly removable by peeling the liner from the surface to which it is adhered.

Abstract: A method of labeling reusable containers is disclosed. A placard having a release coating on one side is adhesively secured to the container. The placard is transparent with instructional printing applied to one surface. Pressure-sensitive labels are placed on the exposed surface of the placard. The labels contain indicia relating to the status of the container. When the status of the container changes, the label is removed and a new label is substituted on the placard.