Abstract: A planar erectable picture frame is described formed of vinyl materials that are bonded together. A front transparent vinyl sheet bearing an opaque printing to define a window surrounded by an opaque border is placed over an inner layer of cardboard parts. One part is sized to fit under the opaque border while the other parts are so spaced as to define a support stand when folded. A vinyl backing layer is bonded to the front sheet around peripheral borders of the inner layer parts and along borders of the window. In another embodiment, the front sheet is opaque and a transparent vinyl sheet bonded to it at the window. The backing layer is provided with a slit to insert a photo inside the window. The backing layer is formed of a pair of sheets, an outer one of which being provided with slits to retain tabs used to hold the folded out support stand.
Abstract: A book jacket is described that can fit around a book independent of its thickness while enabling the placement of a display at a desired location with respect to the book such as its spine or front cover. In one book jacket a pocket and a sleeve are used for attachment to the front and back covers of a book and separated by a floating spine region. In another book jacket a pair of sleeves are used separated by a floating spine region. In another embodiment a flat sleeve book shield is provided that is convenient to apply to books of different thicknesses. The spine regions are uninterrupted and flexible so as to conform to the shape of many spine thicknesses. The book jacket is particularly suitable to fit around conventional directory books such as telephone books, catalogs, and airline schedules.