Abstract: A picture frame and frame assembly are provided which preferably includes a transparent sheet defining picture covering, a picture positionally aligned adjacent the picture covering for viewing therethrough, and a backing sheet member positioned to underlie back portions of the picture and to support front portions of the picture against the picture covering, and a frame body integrally formed from a unitary piece of a soft, pliable material. The frame body of the invention preferably has a front portion which includes a first opening formed therein arranged for viewing a picture therethrough and a back portion which includes a second opening formed therein positionally aligned with the first opening. The second opening receives the picture covering, the picture, and the backing sheet member therein.

Abstract: A framed picture is constructed for protecting a frame thereof from damage such as when knocked over on a desk or table. The framed picture preferably includes a transparent sheet defining a picture covering, a picture positionally aligned adjacent the picture covering for viewing therethrough, and a backing sheet member positioned to underlie back portions of the picture and to support front portions of the picture against the picture covering, and a frame body integrally formed from a unitary piece of a soft, pliable material. The frame body preferably has a front portion which includes a first opening formed therein arranged for viewing a picture therethrough and a back portion which includes a second opening formed therein positionally aligned with the first opening. The second opening receives the picture covering, the picture, and the backing sheet member therein.

Abstract: A checkout counter having a portion of the counter surface tilted in a direction facing the operator in which surface portion is mounted an optical scanner. The tilted counter surface portion also includes an adjacent supporting surface for a keyboard member. The remaining portion of the counter surface supports a check endorsement stand and a support member for supporting a customer display or a printing mechanism. Located adjacent the tilted counter surface are shelves for supporting cash and media drawers and doors enclosing a number of secure storage areas for storing electronic devices and other associated modules. A second embodiment is disclosed in which the tilted countertop portion is rotatably mounted to position the optical scanner at an angle to a horizontal plane in accordance with the checkout operator's preference.