Abstract: A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.

Abstract: A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.

Abstract: A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.

Abstract: A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.

Abstract: A method of making high-quality wood prints without the use of ultraviolet printing or dye sublimation printing is described herein. The methods provide for the application of an image area comprising a printed image to a wooden substrate to produce wall hangings, ornaments, plaques and the like that include high-resolution printed graphics with wood grains and textures visible for creating the aesthetic of high-quality wood prints. The invention allows for the production of high-quality wood prints in retail photo processing installations from graphics provided by customers, for example, on computer-readable media capable of being printed using standard technologies such as ink jet or laser jet printing. The invention provides a lower-cost alternative for consumers to obtain customized, high-quality wood prints and provides retailers with kits of materials necessary to meet consumer demand for the products described herein.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method for manufacturing an image display. The apparatus provides an automated method for efficient production of a finished image display, beginning with a planar, unassembled, image display and resulting with a fully-assembled image display in its final form, such as a cube-shaped image display with a plurality of images affixed thereto. In one embodiment, the apparatus is machinery configured as a semi-automated workstation, configured with four jigs stationed on a rotating platform housed on a workstation base. The rotating platform is configured for 360 degree rotation and advancing each jig through one of four work positions. The rotating platform is controlled by a control panel, which can be operated manually or automated. In one embodiment, the machinery is capable of high through-put manufacturing—up to three hundred image display cubes in one hour of operation.

Abstract: A method of making high-quality wood prints without the use of ultraviolet printing or dye sublimation printing is described herein. The methods provide for the application of an image area comprising a printed image to a wooden substrate to produce wall hangings, ornaments, plaques and the like that include high-resolution printed graphics with wood grains and textures visible for creating the aesthetic of high-quality wood prints. The invention allows for the production of high-quality wood prints in retail photo processing installations from graphics provided by customers, for example, on computer-readable media capable of being printed using standard technologies such as ink jet or laser jet printing. The invention provides a lower-cost alternative for consumers to obtain customized, high-quality wood prints and provides retailers with kits of materials necessary to meet consumer demand for the products described herein.

Abstract: A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method for manufacturing an image display. The apparatus provides an automated method for efficient production of a finished image display, beginning with a planar, unassembled, image display and resulting with a fully-assembled image display in its final form, such as a cube-shaped image display with a plurality of images affixed thereto. In one embodiment, the apparatus is machinery configured as a semi-automated workstation, configured with four jigs stationed on a rotating platform housed on a workstation base. The rotating platform is configured for 360 degree rotation and advancing each jig through one of four work positions. The rotating platform is controlled by a control panel, which can be operated manually or automated. In one embodiment, the machinery is capable of high through-put manufacturing—up to three hundred image display cubes in one hour of operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is an image display assembly comprising a wood base having a front (image) face for printing an image thereto, and a back (non-image) face, the back face comprising a plurality of linear v-grooves; an optional laminate layer applied to the front face of the base layer; and wherein the plurality of v-grooves segment the base into foldable base segments that upon inward folding along the v-grooves assemble the base into a support structure with a plurality of corners to form an assembled base comprising at least one image display face formed from at least a portion of the front face. Also provided is an assembled image display, a method of creating an image display and use of an image display and use of an image display assembly to create an image display.

Abstract: Provided herein is an image display assembly comprising: a base haying a front face for securing an image or other display material for display, and a non-image face the non-image face comprising a plurality of linear v-grooves, wherein the plurality of linear v-grooves segment the base into one or more foldable segments that upon folding of the segments assemble the base into a support structure comprising a plurality of comers, thereby forming an assembled base comprising at least one image display face formed from at least a portion of the front face. Also provided is an assembled image display, a method of creating an image display and use of an image display and use of an image display assembly to create an image display.