Abstract: The present invention is a pair of hand grips that are to be rolled along a surface during an exercise routine. In more detail, each hand grip has an elongated, substantially straight, cylindrical crossbar with a first end and a second end. A first wheel is rotatably mounted at the first end of the crossbar and a second wheel is rotatably mounted at the second end of the crossbar. In operation, the wheels rotate about an axis that is defined between the ends of the crossbar, to move the hand grip over a surface. Movement of the hand grip over the surface can vary, depending upon the particular exercise routine being followed by the user. In order to perform an exercise routine, the user can assume a kneeling position, a sitting position or a bending-at-the-waist position.

Abstract: The present invention is a pair of hand grips that are to be rolled along a surface during an exercise routine. In more detail, each hand grip has an elongated, substantially straight, cylindrical crossbar with a first end and a second end. A first wheel is rotatably mounted at the first end of the crossbar and a second wheel is rotatably mounted at the second end of the crossbar. In operation, the wheels rotate about an axis that is defined between the ends of the crossbar, to move the hand grip over a surface. Movement of the hand grip over the surface can vary, depending upon the particular exercise routine being followed by the user. In order to perform an exercise routine, the user can assume a kneeling position, a sitting position or a bending-at-the-waist position.

Abstract: In order to achieve deposit of very complex embossed designs which require thick layers of inks or paints in sharply defined patterns on flexible sheet substrate material suitable for packaging and high-volume production, a new combination of production sheet-fed printing elements is disclosed. As the typical materials will be sheet material supplied on rollers, a continuous process of moving the material from a supply roller to a take-up roller through a series of application and curing steps is provided, including elements for the steps of thick-deposit of design print material, embossing or impressing the deposited material, curing the material and sealing or covering the print material, and taking up the imprinted material for further shaping or processing.

Abstract: A system and a method for producing displays such as signs and cards includes a substrate of material which is transferred from a supply roller to a first receiving unit. During the transfer, the substrate passes a series of color printing stations which applies a four-color image to the substrate, an opaque printing station which applies a layer of opaque ink to selected portions of the four-color image, a thick printing station which applies a pattern of viscous translucent ink to form extraordinarily thick ridges of translucent ink on the substrate. Finally, a metalized substance is applied to the substrate over the various ink layers using vapor metalization. As provided herein, the metalized substance is applied to the substrate during transfer of the substrate from the first receiving unit to a second receiving unit.

Abstract: A system and a method for producing displays such as signs and cards includes a continuous substrate of material which is passed from a supply roller to a take-up roller. A series of printing stations apply a four-color image to the substrate. A fifth printing station then applies a layer of opaque ink to selected portions of the four-color image. Subsequently, a rotating silk screen applies a pattern of viscous translucent ink to form extraordinarily thick ridges on selected portions of the four-color image and opaque ink layer. Finally, a metalized substrate is laminated to the plastic substrate over the various ink layers.

Abstract: A sign and a method for its manufacture include a lenticular split image which is process printed onto the second surface of a lenticular lens layer. Additionally, selected portions of the image are masked by a lenticular split covering, and a reflective layer is mounted against the lenticular lens layer, with the image and the covering therebetween. This gives a shiny appearance to the unmasked portions of the image and gives a flat appearance to the masked portions of the image. The lenticular split image and the lenticular split covering each respectively include a plurality of separate images and a plurality of separate aspects which include a plurality of strips. In order to obtain a 3-D effect for the sign, the plurality of lenses in the lenticular lens layer are aligned in register with the corresponding juxtaposed strips of both the lenticular split image and the lenticular split covering.

Abstract: A frame for holding a picture includes a die cut border formed with an aperture and a substantially flat flexible plastic envelope formed with a pocket. The picture is insertable into the pocket of the envelope, and the envelope is attached to the border for presenting the picture through the aperture. A brace is selectively attachable to the border to hold the frame in a desired orientation for viewing the picture. Alternatively, the envelope may be formed between a recessed portion of a rigid base and a transparent sheet attached over the recess and the brace may be removeably attachable to the base member and further be configured to be attachable to the base member in more than one predetermined orientation.

Abstract: An iridescent sign and its method of manufacture requires a transparent substrate having a design printed thereon using a four-color process. A transparent film, having a pigment printed thereon, is laminated to the substrate with the design positioned between the substrate and the film. To obtain additional visual effects for the sign, selected portions of the substrate may be textured. Additionally, certain portions of the design can be masked with an opaque ink to give the masked portions a flat appearance while the remained of the sign retains its iridescent qualities.

Abstract: A display has a transparent plastic substrate and a colored image formed on the substrate. The colored image is formed on the substrate by process printing a large number of small dots, colored red, yellow, and blue, in a predetermined pattern onto the substrate. The red, yellow, and blue ink dots are translucent to visible light. A pattern of opaque white ink dots is process printed over selected portions of the image to highlight the selected portions and to thereby give the selected portions an appearance of relative depth. A reflective layer can be deposited against the ink patterns to reflect light which passes through the ink patterns and thereby give the image formed by the ink patterns a shiny, metallic appearance.

Abstract: A picture frame is provided which has a frame portion and a frictionally retained insert. The frame portion is a single piece of plastic including a recess defined by a raised wall. The raised wall includes a plurality of recess-facing constricting tabs which as a result of their sloped faces increase frictional pressure on the insert as the insert is placed deeper into the recess. The insert is a flat member sized to snugly fit into the recess and to prevent a photograph from unintentionally exiting the recess. Included along the peripheral edge of the insert are a plurality of slots to cooperatively engage the constricting tabs of the frame. The front surface of the frame has an applique placed thereon and is shaped such that a portion of the front surface extends through the applique.

Abstract: A picture display includes a clear substrate and a sealing sheet which holds a masking liner against the substrate to create a pocket between the substrate and the liner. A picture is insertable into the pocket where it can be held for display through the clear substrate. In the manufacture of the picture display, an ink deposit is placed around the border of the substrate and this deposit is then held between the substrate and the sealing sheet. This creates a framing effect for any picture which is placed in the pocket. Further, the sealing sheet is formed with a slit which provides access into the pocket. Still further, a portion of the substrate can be heat formed to create a stand for the picture display.

Abstract: A decorative promotional display signage and its method of manufacture includes the steps for combining the constituent elements of the signage, and the resultant combination of these elements. The signage includes a clear transparent substrate with an informational image created on the posterior surface of the substrate by selectively depositing transparent colored inks on this surface. Clear ink may also be deposited on selected portions of the posterior surface of the substrate to emphasize the informational image. A sheet of holographic film, to present a variable color cast to the image, is adhered to the substrate with the layers of ink positioned between the substrate and the holographic film.

Abstract: A display has a transparent plastic substrate and a colored image formed on the substrate. The colored image is formed on the substrate by process printing a large number of small dots, colored red, yellow, and blue, in a predetermined pattern onto the substrate. The red, yellow, and blue ink dots are translucent to visible light. A reflective layer is deposited against the ink layer to reflect light which passes through the ink layer and thereby give the image formed by the ink layer a shiny, metallic appearance. A stratum of opaque white ink is deposited between the reflective layer and preselected portions of the image to block the passage of visible light from the preselected portions to the reflective layer.

Abstract: An identifier for use in radiology comprises a plastic carrier having thermoformed recesses. A radiopaque material is deposited in the recesses and a sheet is adhesively attached to the carrier to hold the radiopaque material in the recesses. The sheet may be provided with an adhesive which will hold the indentifier against or near an object while the object is being X-rayed.