Abstract: A nameplate or the like is made by providing an open-type frame which has an opening extending completely therethrough. The front face of the frame is recessed. Insert members having, for example, individual letters are placed in the recess. Each insert has a tongue which fits in the opening and which has its outer face co-planar with the outer surface of the frame and the adhesive member is secured across the outer faces of the frame and tongue.
Abstract: An instrument housing includes an expander which has an inner wall and an outer wall with the inner wall formed by spaced wall segments comprising inturned flanges at the ends of the outer wall and at least one plate shaped blade mounted to a rib projecting from the outer wall.