Abstract: An apparatus for holding a plurality of documents includes a plurality of dividers. The dividers include a front facing surface, a rear facing surface, an upper end and a lower end. Each divider includes a first attachment member that is attached to a corresponding second attachment member of an adjacent divider so as to form a stacked and interconnected configuration. A frame retains lateral edges of the stacked dividers in which the stacked plurality of dividers define a corresponding plurality of document retaining pockets. In at least one version, the size of the retaining pockets can be selectively and independently adjusted, as needed wherein the apparatus can be used in conjunction with at least one display board, such as a dry-erase board.

Abstract: A clipboard is defined by a planar support having a back surface that retains at least one magnet, thereby permitting releasable attachment of the clipboard to a metallic supporting surface. A dry-erasable steel surface is secured to the front of the support and a hinge clip attached enables at least one paper to be secured to the front side of the clipboard as well as at least one magnet.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for a person to communicate customized design information for an object, such as a product at a time prior to its manufacture. A network accessible communications channel and user interface is provided that enables the person to communicate design information, including a visual representation of the product, prior to its manufacture.

Abstract: A board hanger system includes at least one hanger element defined by a body, including a center receiving hole, enabling the hanger element to be secured to a fixed supporting surface, said hanger element being rotatable about the center receiving hole and including an engagement portion on one side. The engagement portion is defined by a first dimension and a second shorter dimension. A display board includes a channel with a slot sized to receive the engagement portion of the hanger element and in which the hanger element is movable from a first position to a second position as rotated about the center receiving hole. Rotation from the first position to the second position causes the first dimension of the engagement portion to frictionally engage the channel and releasably clamps the hanger element relative to the display board.

Abstract: A magnetic bearing assembly for a rotatable support apparatus includes a first stationary section, a second section disposed on the first section and a shaft member secured to the base section and passing through the first section. The shaft member defines an axle for rotation for the first section wherein the magnetic bearing assembly is defined by at least one pair of magnets disposed in relation to the shaft member, the at least one pair of magnets including magnetic face surfaces aligned such that a repelling field is established between the at least one pair of magnets, wherein the first section is attached to at least one of the magnets.

Abstract: A display board is defined by a front panel, a rear panel and material sandwiched between the front and rear panels. The front panel includes at least one card-holding portion that includes a plurality of slotted portions sized for retaining at least one card and in which the backing material includes at least one recess that is sized and indexed with the slotted portions of the at least one card-holding portion.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing bidirectional communication between a user agent and an Internet Web server. Some applications include user agent initiated on demand access to Web content without requiring a Web page reload, updating of shopping cart information, extension of displayed product information and tracking of user interaction history. Web content can be accessed in response to a user agent detectable event, including such as the selection of a text field or a button. This approach enables user agent resident JAVA script to access and process Web content before it is rendered to a user.

Abstract: A magnetic bearing assembly for a rotatable support apparatus includes a first stationary section, a second section disposed on the first section and a shaft member secured to the base section and passing through the first section. The shaft member defines an axle for rotation for the first section wherein the magnetic bearing assembly is defined by at least one pair of magnets disposed in relation to the shaft member, the at least one pair of magnets including magnetic face surfaces aligned such that a repelling field is established between the at least one pair of magnets, wherein the first section is attached to at least one of the magnets.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing bidirectional communication between a user agent and an Internet Web server. Some applications include user agent initiated on demand access to Web content without requiring a Web page reload, updating of shopping cart information, extension of displayed product information and tracking of user interaction history. Web content can be accessed in response to a user agent detectable event, including such as the selection of a text field or a button. This approach enables user agent resident JAVA script to access and process Web content before it is rendered to a user.

Abstract: A manufacturing assembly includes a frame that is formed by at least one first structural component secured to one end of at least one box beam. A first attachment plate is attached to the first structural component, the attachment plate having a plurality of tongues while a second attachment plate is attached to the end of the at least one box beam. The second attachment plate includes a plurality of grooves for receiving the tongues of the first attachment plate so as to permit locking interconnection therebetween.

Abstract: A structural connector for a manufacturing assembly includes a body portion sized to be substantially fitted into an open end of a first hollow structural component of a manufacturing assembly. The structural connector includes at least one flexible cantilevered ear portion which is sized to engage with a corresponding lateral opening provided in the first hollow structural component. Once seated, the connector accepts at least one fastener extending laterally through a second structural component which is fitted orthogonally, relative to the open end of the first structural component, permitting interconnection between the second structural component and the first structural component.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a stationary base portion and a support member mounted to a top surface of the stationary base portion. A vertically extending pole is disposed through the interior of each of the support member and the base portion along a center axis, thereby permitting selective rotation of the support member. The support member includes a plurality of lateral side panels for displaying graphic and or other materials, such as photographs and advertising. The vertically extending pole permits electrical leads to be routed therethrough to connect, for example, to at least one light source.

Abstract: A compact display apparatus includes a stationary base and a support mounted to a top surface of the stationary base. A vertically extending member is disposed through the interior of each of the support and the base along a center axis, thereby permitting selective rotation of the support. The support includes a plurality of lateral side panels for displaying graphic and or other materials, such as photographs and advertising wherein the apparatus can be used on a table-top or similar surface. The apparatus can further include a handle to facilitate transport.

Abstract: A rigid panel has projecting from the planar face thereof an elongate, transparent housing open at opposite ends and having an elongate slot in the underside thereof. Mounted in the housing is an elongate, transparent, flexible retainer comprising a strip of flexible, transparent acetate material which is generally U-shaped in cross section, and which has a portion thereof urged resiliently and removably against the face of the panel. The upper edge of a document may be inserted through the slot in the housing and between the panel face and the overlying portion of the retainer strip which retains the document removably and permits all information thereon to be observed through the transparent housing and retainer strip.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for a person to communicate customized design information for an object, such as a product at a time prior to its manufacture. A network accessible communications channel and user interface is provided that enables the person to communicate design information, including a visual representation of the product, prior to its manufacture.