Having Transparent Cover Patents (Class 40/776)
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Patent number: 11857092Abstract: An art display box configured for storing, transporting, examining, and displaying pieces of artwork, such as nail art. The art display box includes transparent panels for viewing of the artwork from multiple views and a mounting plate for securely and removably affixing pieces of the artwork for shipment, handling, and evaluation. To further protect the pieces of artwork, the art display box provides a set of stoppers to maintain a predetermined gap between the mounting plate and the interior surface of a front panel.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Genesis Skawski Ward
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Patent number: 10040310Abstract: An improved collectibles page for the storage and display of collectibles such as coins, sports cards, currency or business cards can be created by adding a flap to the front sheet of the page and corresponding slots to the back sheet of the page. These improvements allow for the retention of the collectibles within the collectibles page as well as providing an additional level of security against theft. These modifications can be implemented with minimal cost, providing product differentiation for the manufacturer while adding value to the collector. Adding these features involves altering the tooling used to create the collectibles page but does not add any additional materials or process steps.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Inventor: Sean Elliot Brooks
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Patent number: 8793912Abstract: A greeting card display system features a greeting card with a card first panel and a card second panel pivotally attached. A first crease divides a card front surface from a card back surface and a card first inside surface from a card second inside surface. The system features a protective sleeve with a sleeve first panel and a sleeve second panel. The protective sleeve features a sleeve cavity with a single sleeve opening adapted for insertion of the greeting card. The sleeve first panel is pivotally located on the sleeve second panel via a sleeve first outside crease that divides the front surface from the back surface and a sleeve first inside crease that divides the first inside surface from the second inside surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Inventor: Julie Gunther
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Patent number: 8733004Abstract: A picture frame molding according to one embodiment includes an elongated body that has an exterior wall, a first channel formed therein for receiving a first member, and a second channel formed therein for receiving a second member. The first and second channels are at least substantially parallel to one another. The elongated body also includes an interior angled wall that is joined to the exterior wall and is formed at an angle thereto. The interior angled wall includes a track that receives an object, such as matboard. The track faces away from the exterior wall and is formed between and at an angle to the first and second channels.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Nielsen BainbridgeInventor: Michael Andrulewich
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Patent number: 8613155Abstract: A greeting card display system has a greeting card with a card first panel and a card second panel pivotally attached. A first crease divides a card front surface from a card back surface and a card first inside surface from a card second inside surface. The system has a protective sleeve with a sleeve first panel and a sleeve second panel. The protective sleeve has a sleeve cavity with a single sleeve opening adapted for insertion of the greeting card. The sleeve first panel is pivotally located on the sleeve second panel via a sleeve first outside crease that divides the front surface from the back surface and a sleeve first inside crease that divides the first inside surface from the second inside surface. The system has a display unit adapted to receive the protective sleeve on a display unit front surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Inventor: Julie Gunther
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Patent number: 8341862Abstract: A greeting card display system featuring a sleeve, wherein at least the bottom edge is sealed and either the first or second side edge is sealed; a slot disposed in the top edge adapted to accommodate insertion of a greeting card between the front and back surface; an inside crease disposed in the front surface of the sleeve, the inside crease divides the front surface into a first inside surface and a second inside surface, the sleeve can move between an open position wherein first inside surface does not contact the second inside surface and a closed position wherein the first inside surface contacts the second inside surface; and a spine crease disposed in the back surface of the sleeve formed by moving the sleeve from the open position to the closed position, the spine crease divides the back surface into a first outside surface and a second outside surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Inventor: Julie Gunther
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Patent number: 8001713Abstract: An image support device has a support surface having a front face, a back surface, a bottom and a top. The support surface has secured thereto a visible light transmitting panel. The light transmitting panel preferably has a hinge towards the bottom of the support surface enabling a top of the light transmitting panel to be pulled away from the support surface in a non-destructive manner to create an opening behind the light transmitting panel. The opening behind the light transmitting panel is able to close and return to a closed position by elastic or spring tension to provide tension to an image placed behind the light transmitting panel. The top or the back of the support surface may have at least part of a wall connecting system attached thereto, or the opening may face away from a bottom of the device having a flat support base.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventor: Helen Bair
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Patent number: 7926850Abstract: A comprehensive organizational system for managing medical records for an individual patient and a method for managing the dispensation of multiple medications. The method includes a set of symbols indicating the time of day the medication should be administered in accordance with the prescription instructions and a storage system for duplicate prescription labels corresponding to the prescription labels on the prescription containers. The dosage schedule and amount are translated into the symbols which are applied to each duplicate prescription label. Medications are dispensed to the patient in accordance with the symbols applied to the duplicate prescription labels.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventors: Lisa A. Muncy, Charles W. Muncy, Gary A. Muncy
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Patent number: 7793451Abstract: Display frames and methods. The display frame includes an outer frame having a substantially hollow interior. The outer frame includes a front face having an opening, a back panel spaced from the front face, and side members hingedly connecting the front face and to the back panel. An embodiment includes at least one elastic member disposed inside the hollow interior and flexibly connected to the outer frame. An embodiment includes an inner frame having a second opening, where the inner frame is disposed between and spaced from the front face and the back panel. The method includes providing a collapsible, self-expanding display frame. An embodiment includes selecting a design for the outer frame and printing the design onto the outer frame. An embodiment includes selecting a design, providing a frame cover, printing the design onto the frame cover, and after the printing, applying the frame cover to the display frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: Daniel Schaiewitz
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Publication number: 20090284002Abstract: A board book album having stiff pages with “hidden pockets,” each pocket holding two photographs, back-to-back, that are framed in die cutout openings in each page. Spacers inside the bound and unbound edges of each page allow the page to accommodate the thickness of the photographs without damaging the binding. Each photograph is protected by a piece of clear plastic. Each page can have a small concave notch along its unbound edge in order to allow a user to turn the pages more easily. The cover can have a frame attached thereto for holding a photograph. The album is sturdy enough to be handled by a small child without the photographs being damaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventor: Laura J. Miranti
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Patent number: 7475507Abstract: The present invention is directed to a scented picture frame having removable scent boards attached in spaced relation to provide an aromatic ambiance with the display of an item such as a picture. The present invention features a holder on the back of the frame, capable of holding one or more scent boards in parallel adjacent the back of the frame, whereby an aroma is dissipated from a scented oil on the scent board to enhance the experience of viewing the item. Scents are impregnated into the scent board and retained by individually wrapping the scent boards for future use. One or more scents may be used with the present invention by hanging multiple scent boards on the scented picture frame. The scent boards may be removed and replaced when the scent is dissipated or to change the aroma. A picture pouch is used to protect the item in the scented picture frame from absorbing an aroma of the scent board.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Assignee: Potomac CorporationInventor: Peter Graves
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Patent number: 7363739Abstract: A decorative border affixed to a solid surface which includes a plurality of photographic display units extending in physical commonality to form the decorative border, each of the plurality of photographic display units having a pocket surrounded by a decorative surface area, and an attachment mechanism for mounting the plurality of display units to the solid surface is disclosed. A decorative border including a plurality of photographic units embodied in a flexible sheet of underlayment, covering and optional decorative surface sheet is also disclosed. A decorative border including a plurality of interconnected photographic display units coupled together by a connecting mechanism which form the decorative border is also disclosed. Finally, a method of making a decorative border which includes providing the same is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Inventors: Crystal A. Dalsey, Edward M. Dalsey
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Patent number: 7313879Abstract: A protective holder for displaying a generally thin article includes a first member formed from a translucent material and a second member which is permanently attached to the first member to form a pocket open along one edge of at least one of the first member and the second member for receiving such generally thin article. A flap is hingedly attached to the edge of the first member and movable into a position internal to the pocket for securing such generally thin article, wherein a portion of such generally thin article is caged between the flap and the first member and is further movable into a position external to the pocket for one of insertion and removal of such generally thin article.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Inventor: Robin L. Ward
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Patent number: 7222449Abstract: A wall-mounted picture display device generally including a flat substrate and a transparent pocket. The substrate, which is preferably comprised of wall paper or a wall paper border, includes a permanent or non-permanent adhesive layer on a rear surface such that the display device may be attached to a wall, ceiling or other surface without the use of nails, tacks, etc. Likewise, the transparent pocket includes a permanent or non-permanent adhesive layer on a rear surface for attachment to the substrate. In use, the display device provides for easy insertion or removal of a display object, such as a photograph, picture, postcard, memento, etc., without having to detach the display device from the wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2003Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Inventors: Claude D. Gourand, Robin Lynn Gourand-Gorris
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Patent number: 6969091Abstract: A book that is capable of displaying one or more coins related to its theme, including a front cover and a back cover. At least one book cover defines one or more apertures that are capable of receiving coins. The book theme is displayed on at least one of the book covers. The book may optionally include one or more caps that may be inserted into and removed from the coin-receivable apertures. These caps will preferably display images that are related to the theme of the book. The invention provides a coin specific display that stores and displays one or more coins in an appealing manner, and that also conveys or provides additional information about the theme displayed on the coin.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Anderson Press IncorporatedInventors: Richard Hilicki, Harold Anderson
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Patent number: 6904711Abstract: Disclosed is a laminating frame employing a partial hologram, in which a photograph or picture is placed. The laminating frame includes a first laminating film of a desired dimension; a backing sheet adhered to the first laminating film and having a dimension slightly less than that of the laminating film; a partial hologram film disposed on the backing sheet and having a rim adhered to the first laminating film and a transparent window of a dimension slightly less than that of the backing sheet, wherein the transparent window is patterned with a plurality of dotted-hologram pixels and the rim is patterned on the upper and lower surfaces of the rim with a plurality of deeply colored hologram pixels; and a second laminating film adhered to the partial hologram film.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Kugil Special-Papers Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jung Hyung Kim
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Patent number: 6865837Abstract: An album page for displaying articles, such as photographs, includes an intermediate, preferably opaque, sheet and a pair of outer sheets made from a transparent plastic material. Die cuts are provided in the immediate sheet at a plurality of locations, and the two outer sheets are adhered to one another at the locations defined by the die cuts. The preferred album page does not use adhesives to bond either outer sheet to the intermediate sheet, and the die cut/seal areas are arranged to permit display of rectangular objects in either horizontal or vertical positions. The invention features an arrangement, which insures that horizontally displayed objects are supported on both sides of the bottom edge thereof to enhance the overall aesthetics of the filled page.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Intercraft CompanyInventors: Paul Raymond Matteau, John P. Jordan, Paul Mylander
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Patent number: 6863310Abstract: A mailing assembly for use in connection with non-domestic delivery of a mailpiece wherein the sender of the mailpiece is required to complete a sender's declaration. The assembly includes a mailing form that may be sub-divided into customs declarations forms, a dispatch notice and a backing sheet. The backing sheet may be peeled off the mailing form exposing adhesive on the backing sheet. The backing sheet may be folded in such a way as to provide an envelope to adhere to the mailpiece to be non-domestically delivered. The customs declarations forms and, dispatch notice may then be inserted into the envelope whereupon the mailpiece may be non-domestically delivered. The customs declaration forms and dispatch notice of the mailing form may be variably printed with information to aid in the non-domestic delivery of the mailpiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2000Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Inventor: Glenn Petkovsek
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Patent number: 6854915Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Inventor: Bon S. Ong
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Patent number: 6845532Abstract: Display mattress protectors are provided that protect mattresses in a mattress showroom when customers lie on the mattresses and place their feet on the mattresses. A display mattress protector may be formed from a clear vinyl sheet with reverse-printed promotional information on its lower surface. The promotional information may include a manufacturer's logo. By reverse printing the promotional information on the underside of the mattress protector, the printed information is not subject to wear from the shoes of the customers. Because the sheet is clear, the promotional information is visible to the customers. Because the vinyl is thick, the vinyl does not wrinkle significantly. Shock cord firmly attaches the mattress protector to the mattress. Barbs at the ends of the shock cord attach the shock cord to the vinyl sheet. Cord stoppers are used to make coarse adjustments to the lengths of the shock cord to accommodate different mattresses.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventor: Edward A. Rosenblum
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Patent number: 6827812Abstract: A framing device, used for displaying items such as photographs, certificates and the like, includes a translucent sheet-like material having an outward side and an inward side, both having a common continuous edge. An adhesive is applied along the inward side adjacent to the continuous edge in such a manner that a portion of such edge remains adhesive-free. A sheet of backing material has a first side and a second side and the first side of such foam is positionally secured by the adhesive and with respect to the translucent material. And a release liner is attached to the second side of the backing material. The adhesive-free portion of the edge and the sheet of backing material define a slot permitting insertion and removal of an item to be displayed.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Inventor: Carey P. Woods
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Patent number: 6807761Abstract: A personalized picture postcard for holding inserted photographs has a trilaminate structure that includes a backing sheet of a rectangular shape that has an exposed lower surface provided with printed indicia indicating the location of a mailing address and a position for writing a message to the recipient, a rectangular transparent window sheet adhesively bonded to an upper surface of the backing sheet along three aligned side edges to define an envelope therebetween that is open on one end and a magnetic strip sandwiched therebetween and bonded to the backing sheet. The backing sheet has a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive extending along the remaining edge i.e., the free edge thereof. A removable cover strip or liner is releasably secured over the pressure-sensitive adhesive strip to define an open end into which a photo can be inserted by the user. A rectangular border is provided for framing the inserted photo.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2003Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: Sunshine Girl Creations Inc.Inventors: Naomi R. Rappaport, Jon D. Rappaport
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Patent number: 6796066Abstract: A display device for displaying flat articles. The device includes a frame having a front side and a rear side. A transparent sheet is mounted to the frame at its front side. A planar mat having a plurality of cutouts in predefined shapes and at predefined positions is then positioned flatly against the transparent sheet. Thereafter, a planar article holder having a plurality of pockets wherein each pocket corresponds in shape and location to an associated cutout in the mat, is then positioned flatly against the planar mat. Each pocket is designed to hold one flat article for display. A planar backing is then mounted to the frame adjacent the rear side of the frame so that the mat and article holder are sandwiched in between the transparent sheet and the backing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Inventor: Frederic E. Champnella, II
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Publication number: 20040177544Abstract: An album page for the display of materials in a landscape or portrait orientation, having a rectangular paper insert sheet inserted in a folded sheet of transparent plastic. One short side of the folded sheet has an opening for insertion of photographs and negatives. One long side remains unsealed for insertion of photographs and negatives. The paper insert sheet has two rows of holes, and is larger in width than the folded cover sheet, to leave a portion of the paper insert sheet exposed for use as a memo area. The plastic folded cover sheet is folded, attached to itself along the two short edges to form an envelope, the paper insert sheet is inserted in the envelope, and the folded cover sheet is attached to itself through holes in the paper insert sheet to attach the folded cover sheet to itself, and create horizontal supports to hold the display material in the desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventor: John P. Jordan
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Patent number: 6780273Abstract: The process for making a picture frame having printed border artwork on a transparent front panel with irregular outer and inner edges and having an attached rear panel having a picture frame folding stand therein. The process includes the printing of border art on a sheet of a material having a covered pressure sensitive adhesive backing and attaching it to the front panel. The front panel is then laser cut along the computer marked cut path to cut along the outside and inside edges of the printed border artwork while cutting a window therein. The cutout window is removed and a thin transparent polymer sheet is attached thereover. A picture frame back is cut with a foldout stand and is attached to the front panel to form the picture frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Inventor: Richard N. Bradford
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Patent number: 6715226Abstract: The invention is a device that enables a child's baby bib to be preserved and displayed along with other memorabilia in a permanent holder. The baby bib is mounted on a frame backing sheet by slits. The sheet is attached to a frame that allows for a removable placement of a display board, which may contain photographs and other memorabilia. The entire combined holder and display is readily mountable in a book or album.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Inventor: Draga Sikanovski
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Patent number: 6701654Abstract: A personalized picture postcard for holding inserted photographs includes a backing sheet of a rectangular shape that has an exposed lower surface provided with printed indicia indicating the location of a mailing address and a position for writing a message to the recipient, a rectangular transparent window sheet adhesively bonded to an upper surface of the backing sheet along three aligned side edges to define an envelope therebetween that is open on one end. The backing sheet has a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive extending along the remaining edge i.e., the free edge thereof. A removable cover strip or liner is releasably secured over the pressure-sensitive adhesive strip to define an open end into which a photo can be inserted by the user. A rectangular border is bonded to the postcard for framing the inserted photo. The border is aligned with the side and end edges of the postcard over the adhesive so as to obscure the adhesive and thus provide an attractive appearance.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Sunshine Girl Creations Inc.Inventors: Jon D. Rappaport, Michael Gregory
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Patent number: 6694657Abstract: A picture frame includes a picture holder for mounting a picture or photograph on the holder and two folding members hingedly formed on opposite sides of the holder; whereby upon backward folding of the two folding members, the picture frame will be supported and erected for displaying the picture; and upon a forward folding of the two folding members to cover the picture frame, it may serve as a “postal card” ready for postal mailing.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventor: Chung-Piao Tsao
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Patent number: 6692806Abstract: A device, used for holding and displaying items such as photographs, certificates, compact discs and the like, includes a coversheet having an outward side and an inward side and an edge. A foam sheet material has front and back sides with the front side being connected with respect to the coversheet such that the device includes an entry portion to a pocket for holding the item. The back side of such foam clings to a display surface in a removable and replaceable manner. A backing material may be positioned between the foam sheet material and the coversheet.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Inventor: Carey P. Woods
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Patent number: 6681421Abstract: The present invention is a photodisplaying crib bumper which is positioned in the interior walls of a crib and allows such things, as, photographs and drawings to be removably displayed therein.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Inventor: Mary T. Carroll
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Patent number: 6675518Abstract: Storage and retrieval system for dental x-ray films having an opaque panel and a clear plastic panel, the panels are joined at three sides to form a container sized and suited for safely storing the x-ray films and facilitating their retrieval through the visibility of the films in the container. One panel has a continued extent with tacky adhesive for closing the container or for holding the container on an x-ray film mount while permitting flipping up of the container to reveal x-rays beneath the container without detaching the container from the mount.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Clive Craig Co.Inventor: Don Porteous
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Patent number: 6644697Abstract: The invention is an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, formed from a single shopping list sheet. Major food and non-food category listings are provided on the shopping list sheet, as well as blank lines for listing individual items, sizes, brands, and the like. Coupon reminders are also located proximate to each blank line. A bottom tacky strip is located across the bottom edge of the shopping list sheet, and two side tacky strips are located at opposing side edges of shopping list sheet. To convert the shopping list sheet into an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, the completed shopping list sheet is peeled from a pad of such sheets and folded along a central fold line, such that the bottom tacky strip seals against itself and the side tacky strips seal against each other. The integrated shopping list and coupon folder is thus formed.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2002Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Inventor: Adriane Maria Schinella
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Patent number: 6625915Abstract: An album page having at least one pair of parallel strips (5), which are joined to a substrate (1) in the longitudinal direction of the strips (5) and, at their mutually facing edges, have an unjoined region. The distance between the longitudinal joins is slightly greater than the extent in one direction of an object (6) to be held. In one embodiment the strips (5) are of the same length as the longitudinal edges of the substrate (1). In this way the album pages can be produced in a continuous process. The album page is preferably produced from the same materials (e.g., cardboard).Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1999Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Holson GmbHInventor: Christian Friederichsen
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Publication number: 20030150149Abstract: Disclosed is a sewn picture frame that may be attached to a wall hanging, stuffed animal, or the like. A photograph, calendar, greeting card, advertisement or other item is held to the item by plastic sheet that is sewn in place on three sides, allowing one side free to insert and remove a photograph. In some embodiments, printed logos or designs may adorn the photograph holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventor: Debra Lee Quick
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Publication number: 20030136040Abstract: Disclosed is a laminating frame employing a partial hologram, in which a photograph or picture is placed. The laminating frame includes a first laminating film of a desired dimension; a backing sheet adhered to the first laminating film and having a dimension slightly less than that of the laminating film; a partial hologram film disposed on the backing sheet and having a rim adhered to the first laminating film and a transparent window of a dimension slightly less than that of the backing sheet, wherein the transparent window is patterned with a plurality of dotted-hologram pixels and the rim is patterned on the upper and lower surfaces of the rim with a plurality of deeply colored hologram pixels; and a second laminating film adhered to the partial hologram film.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2003Publication date: July 24, 2003Applicant: Kugil Special-Papers Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jung Hyung Kim
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Patent number: 6478282Abstract: A device for holding photographs on a video monitor for holding photographs against the front outer surface of a video monitor includes a plate having a generally planer front side and back side. The plate has an elongated portion having a pair of ends. Each of a pair of legs is coupled to one of the ends of the elongated portion and each extends away in a parallel direction. The plate comprises a substantially transparent material. Each of a plurality of panels has a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of side edges. Each of the side and bottom edges of each of the panels is securely attached to the back side of the plate. The panels are spaced from each other. Each of the panels is substantially transparent. The panel is releasably securable to the video monitor.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Charles E. Flemming
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Patent number: 6474010Abstract: The multi-use photograph album pages of this invention are configured with three overlapping clear polymer panels secured to a central panel. The transparent panels are overlapped so that the top edges are exposed and open. Each of the polymer panels is attached at its left and right edges and its bottom edge. The bottom panel is attached all along its bottom edge while the top and middle polymer panels have left, central and right attachment points which act as stops. The stops position horizontally oriented photographs and permit vertically oriented photographs to stand therebetween. The page configuration thus accepts vertical or horizontal orientation without modification.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Euikwon HwangInventor: Mikyung Hwang
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Publication number: 20020134821Abstract: A postal item is disclosed which includes a blank having a first surface providing an area which can be written on and a transparent sheet secured around its edges to a second opposed surface of the blank. The blank and sheet form between them a pocket in which is received a sheet on which there is visual material. The blank has a main area and edge zones which are folded over to sandwich the edges of said transparent sheet between themselves and the main area of the blank thereby to form a pocket in which the sheet with visual material on it is received. A portion of the blank is bounded by a line of weakness and joined to the remainder of the blank along a line about which said blank can be bent. Once bent the portion protrudes from the remainder of the blank and forms a stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Kyle Gradus-Samson
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Patent number: 6453592Abstract: A holder for holding and displaying coins and souvenirs, includes a front panel and a back panel secured together to hinge about a common axis along a common edge, and an inner panel pivotally secured to hinge about a common axis along a common edge of the back panel, a mounting face on the inside surface of each of the front and back panels, and a mounting face on opposite faces of the inner panel, or on loose sheets that can be added or removed, such as a three ring binder, each mounting face is formed with a plurality of vertically spaced rectangular surfaces, each rectangular surface having a pair of laterally disposed mounting positions for receiving and mounting a coin or souvenir, each mounting position defined by a planar surface bound by an upper and a lower groove, and a transparent retaining sheet covering each of the mounting positions.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: September 24, 2002Inventors: David B. Pliler, Matthew A. Stevens
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Publication number: 20020116854Abstract: A personalized picture postcard for holding inserted photographs includes a backing sheet of a rectangular shape that has an exposed lower surface provided with printed indicia indicating the location of a mailing address and a position for writing a message to the recipient, a rectangular transparent window sheet adhesively bonded to an upper surface of the backing sheet along three aligned side edges to define an envelope therebetween that is open on one end. The backing sheet has a strip of pressure-sensitive adhesive extending along the remaining edge i.e., the free edge thereof. A removable cover strip or liner is releasably secured over the pressure-sensitive adhesive strip to define an open end into which a photo can be inserted by the user. A rectangular border is bonded to the postcard for framing the inserted photo. The border is aligned with the side and end edges of the postcard over the adhesive so as to obscure the adhesive and thus provide an attractive appearance.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2001Publication date: August 29, 2002Applicant: Sunshine Girl Creations Inc.Inventors: Jon D. Rappaport, Michael Gregory
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Patent number: 6425483Abstract: A storage medium for storing photographic negatives has a positive image of each stored photographic negative printed on an outer surface. A system for obtaining positive images from photographic negatives and placing the positive images onto the storage medium includes an image sensor for scanning photographic negatives, a processor for electronically processing the scanned negatives and a printer for printing positive images onto the storage medium.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1998Date of Patent: July 30, 2002Assignee: EastmanKodak CompanyInventors: James A. Truc, Douglas B. Peterson, James G. Hogenson
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Patent number: 6395125Abstract: A process for making a picture frame includes the step of printing border art and registration marks on a piece of transparent sheet material, such as vinyl or polycarbonate plastic sheet material, while leaving a center window portion transparent. Then making a laser cut path in a computer digital file for the printed transparent sheet material for cutting the outside path of the border art and then coating an adhesive onto the transparent sheet material to cover the printed artwork and transparent center window. The process includes attaching the transparent sheet material having the printed border surrounding a transparent center window onto a transparent polymer picture frame member, cutting the transparent sheet of material along the computer stored cutout path on the outer edge of the border art to form an outer border on the transparent material and transparent picture frame member. The transparent polymer sheet is heated and folded to form a backing for the picture frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2000Date of Patent: May 28, 2002Inventor: Richard N. Bradford
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Patent number: 6379765Abstract: A framing device, used for displaying items such as photographs, certificates and the like, includes a translucent sheet-like material having an outward side and an inward side, both having a common continuous edge. An adhesive is applied along the inward side adjacent to the continuous edge in such a manner that a portion of such edge remains adhesive-free. A sheet of backing material has a first side and a second side and the first side of such foam is positionally secured by the adhesive and with respect to the translucent material. And a release liner is attached to the second side of the backing material. The adhesive-free portion of the edge and the sheet of backing material define a slot permitting insertion and removal of an item to be displayed.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1998Date of Patent: April 30, 2002Inventor: Carey P. Woods
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Publication number: 20010045041Abstract: A bi-directional album page including two flexible plastic sheets, at least one and preferably both of which are transparent, configured such that photographs of one width may be inserted through side openings and a photograph of a greater width may be inserted through a top opening. The page may include a paper sheet captured between the two plastic sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Applicant: Rembrandt Photo Services, a California corporationInventor: David Fu
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Patent number: 6289615Abstract: A refillable combination calendar and photo album device for selectively displaying particular calendrical time periods and personal memorabilia, concurrently. The combination calendar and photo album apparatus is defined by at least twelve transparent sleeves, each having an upper edge, a lower edge, and two side edges. Each of the transparent sleeves are rotatably bound together along the upper edge thereof enabling any one of the transparent sleeves to be displayed in front of the other sleeves. Included in the combination calendar and photo album apparatus are at least twelve calendar display inserts for selectively displaying at least twelve different calendrical time periods. A photo album page is placed behind the calendar insert for showing personal photographs, etc. Formed in each transparent sleeve near the lower edge is a hole, an adhesive tab or a magnetic tab for enabling the combination calendar and photo album apparatus to be suspended from a wall or similar structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Inventor: Heike Kytlica
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Patent number: 6282826Abstract: A protective holder for storing and displaying articles, such as photographs, baseball cards, game cards, and the like. The holder is formed from a front sheet that is welded to a back sheet to form a plurality of pockets. Cuts are made in the back sheet to create flaps with tabs that facilitate lifting of the flap for insertion and removal of articles in a manner that minimizes contact damage between the articles and the holder. The flaps are coplanar with the back sheet at all times to prevent indentation of the stored articles when pressure is applied to the flaps. This also enables insertion of entire holder into a thicker, stiffer sheath for further protection, if desired, without the problem of objects dislodging and falling out in the thicker, stiffer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Inventor: James R. Richards
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Patent number: 6282825Abstract: An adjustable display panel having one or more individual sign elements slidably mounted between partitioning elements attached laterally to the frame. In one embodiment, a plurality of partitioning elements are magnetically attached to the frame using a series of apertures in the frame. The partitioning elements each include a sliding track or groove for slidably receiving one edge of the sign elements therein. A removable stop element is provided on at least one side of the frame to permit easy access to the sign elements in order to facilitate modification or replacement thereof. The sign elements of the present invention further comprise a front and rear portion, these portions being separable from one another. The front portion of the sign element, which contains graphic images or writing, may be separated from the rear portion and replaced.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Inventors: Don Godfrey, Amal Godfrey
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Patent number: 6266907Abstract: An album page for displaying articles, such as photographs, includes an intermediate, preferably opaque, sheet and a pair of outer sheets made from a transparent plastic material. Die cuts are provided in the immediate sheet at a plurality of locations, and the two outer sheets are adhered to one another at the locations defined by the die cuts. The preferred album page does not use adhesives to bond either outer sheet to the intermediate sheet, and the die cut/seal areas are arranged to permit display of rectangular objects in either horizontal or vertical positions. The invention features an arrangement, which insures that horizontally displayed objects are supported on both sides of the bottom edge thereof to enhance the overall aesthetics of the filled page.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1999Date of Patent: July 31, 2001Assignee: Intercraft CompanyInventors: Paul Raymond Matteau, John P. Jordan, Paul Mylander
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Patent number: 6216374Abstract: A method and product resulting from employing radio frequency electric energy for heat-sealing a thermoplastic pouch to a thermoplastic sheet or banner to provide a banner with an improved supplemental signage pocket affixed thereto. The components of the present invention are, no adhesives and tape free. The product is formed by utilizing a heating sheet heated by RF energy to seal the banner to the pocket. A barrier is placed in said pocket to protect one wall of the pocket from being sealed to the banner.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1999Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Inventor: Gary L. Lawrence
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Patent number: 6205693Abstract: A holder for holding and displaying coins and souvenirs, has a front panel and a back panel secured together to hinge about a common axis along a common edge, and an inner panel pivotally secured to hinge about a common axis along a common edge of the back panel, a mounting face on the inside surface of each of the front and back panels, and a mounting face on opposite faces of the inner panel, or on loose sheets that can be added or removed, such as a three ring binder, each mounting face is formed with a plurality of vertically spaced rectangular surfaces, each rectangular surface having a pair of laterally disposed mounting positions for receiving and mounting a coin or souvenir, each mounting position defined by a planar surface bound by an upper and a lower groove, and a transparent retaining sheet covering each of the mounting positions.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 1999Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Inventors: David B. Pliler, Matthew A. Stevens