Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an improved apparatus and method for providing improved cosmetic display apparatuses. In one embodiment, a plurality of peel-away plastic guards is provided to protect the text headers and graphics on an exposed surface that may become tainted with “test” markings of cosmetics. As the outer layer becomes dirty or stained with cosmetics, the outer layer can be peeled away, removed, and disposed. This provides a “fresh” surface that is aesthetically superior to one that has been stained with various colors of cosmetics. The strips are compiled into an assembly comprised of four layers, although other numbers of layers may be provided without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Abstract: A locking device for a looped cable includes a casing in which one end of the cable is anchored, there being a passageway through the casing through which the other end of the cable can be passed. Within the casing is a cable clamp for reducing the size of the passageway, the clamp being threaded on a screw and movable to change the size of the passageway by rotation of the screw. The screw is rotatable by rotation of a lock mounted in the casing, the lock being rotatable by a key. The clamp cooperates with a bed to define the passageway, the clamp and bed having intercalated pyramidal teeth which can exert a vise-like grip on a cable of normally cylindrical shape.