Abstract: Various sheet material blanks comprising one or a plurality of interconnected panels are fabricated so that a stand-out structure die-cut into one panel upon manipulation assumes an attention-attracting, 3-dimensional orientation. The various configurations are such that particular advantages may be obtained through mass production,and machine-assembly methods can profitably be used to construct certain configurations. A variety of methods are shown for efficiently producing such pieces via mass-production, including items having multiple stand-out structures. Flat individual blanks in sheet form are particularly adapted to be conveyed through laser printers, copy machines and other suitable imprinting equipment in order to inexpensively personalize such blanks, which can be used to create a variety of different 3-dimensional items, including novelty sunvisors.

Abstract: A pop-up item which includes at least one cover panel that obscures a flattened assembly of intermediate sheet material pieces which upon opening of the cover form a three-dimensional configuration. The construction of the intermediate structure is such that there is relative movement between the tongue panel and at least one display panel which gives the impression that a projection formed in said tongue panel is emerging from behind and protruding outward beyond the free edge of the display panel. In one embodiment, spaced-apart regions of two display panels are adhesively interconnected to form a flange region at the free end thereof so as to create a passageway therebetween in which the projecting leading edge of the tongue panel resides. In another embodiment, flat free edges of facade subpanel portions of two display panels slide along opposite surfaces of a central tongue panel, the free edge of which can be formed to present coupons to a recipient.

Abstract: Sheet material pieces comprising a plurality of panels that are connected together in hinged relationship are fabricated so that a stand-out structure die-cut into one of the panels assumes an attention-attracting, 3-dimensional orientation upon the opening of the hinged panels as a result of interconnection of portions of the stand-out structure with the facing panel surface. Because one panel can be imperforate, of desired, particular advantages are obtained in mass production and other machine-assembly methods as a result of such a configuration. A variety of methods are shown for efficiently producing such pieces via mass-production, including items having multiple stand-out structures. Flat individual blanks in sheet form are particularly adapted to be conveyed through laser printers, copy machines and other suitable imprinting equipment in order to inexpensively personalize such blanks, which can be used to create a variety of different 3-dimensional items, including novelty sunvisors.

Abstract: Sheet material items are fabricated which have an intermediate structure in the form of one or more sheets sandwiched between front and rear covers. One such intermediate panel functions as a facade panel behind which a display panel is located. When the covers are opened, the facade panel forms the front of a box-like structure while the display panel emerges into an attention-attracting orientation from an at least a partially hidden position behind the facade panel. Actuation is achieved through a subpanel that is hinged to the display panel along an angularly oriented line of weakness, causing the display panel to move into its exposed position by sliding along an edge or interior surface of one of the major walls of the box-like structure.

Abstract: Sheet material items are fabricated which have an intermediate structure in the form of one or more sheets sandwiched between front and rear covers. One such intermediate panel functions as a facade panel behind which a display panel is located. When the covers are opened, the facade panel forms the front of a box-like structure while the display panel emerges into an attention-attracting orientation from an at least a partially hidden position behind the facade panel. Actuation is achieved through a subpanel that is hinged to the display panel along an angularly oriented line of weakness, causing the display panel to move into its exposed position by sliding along an edge or interior surface of one of the major walls of the box-like structure.

Abstract: Sheet material pieces comprising a plurality of panels that are connected together in hinged relationship are fabricated so that a stand-out structure die-cut into one of the panels assumes an attention-attracting, 3-dimensional orientation upon the opening of the hinged panels as a result of interconnection of portions of the stand-out structure with the facing panel surface. Because one panel can be imperforate, if desired, particular advantages are obtained in mass production and other machine-assembly methods as a result of such a configuration. A variety of methods are shown for efficiently producing such pieces via mass-production, including items having multiple stand-out structures. Flat individual sheets are particularly adapted to be conveyed through laser printers, copy machines and other suitable imprinting equipment in order to inexpensively personalize such finished items.