Abstract: Improvements in components for mounting decorative light strings to various mounting sites include a plurality of track channels for holding light strings. Track channels may be attached to the mounting site with various fasteners or with snap buttons. The track channels may include an upper panel, legs extending downward from the upper panel and base panels parallel to the upper panel. The base panels may define a snap channel therebetween. The snap buttons may be received in the snap channels defined by the base panels to secure the track channel to the mounting site.

Abstract: A two-sided card frame of a type constructed from resilient modular components, the modular components including top and bottom cap modules and left and right side modules which include in their structure the necessary snap securing configurations for combination to a rectangular card frame bordering window modules that retain the viewable material. Additionally, modules are included to enable stacking and/or hinge alignment of the individual card frames.

Abstract: Improvements in components for decorative light strings that include a plurality of track channels for holding successive segments of a light string, such track channel sections being supportable by snap attachment to pre-positioned snap-fasteners or the like.

Abstract: A cooking griddle for use in combination with an outdoor grill that consists of a flat metal sheet unitarily formed to include opposite side walls, a rear splash panel, and a transverse grease trough formed along the front edge which extends to a right angle bend that aids in proper seating of the griddle on the grill.

Abstract: A reflector screen for a fireplace consisting of a rectangular central screen of reflective material hingedly interconnected with first and second side panels of reflective material for placement in the rear of a fireplace in surround of the fire.

Abstract: An installation and storage system for decorative light strings which includes a plurality of track channels for holding successive segments of the light string, such track channels being supportable by snap attachment to pre-positioned snap fasteners, either on a building or in the yard surrounds. A storage rack having opposite end frames and central support is then constructed to receive successive light track channels in snap-fit for carriage and storage.

Abstract: A device for storage and display of photographs consisting of a housing with front frame and a spindle containing photo envelopes supported mid-way across the front frame. The spindle is formed in unique manner to carry a large plurality of photo envelopes by heat welding each envelope to the spindle in close spacing. Each envelope contains two photos back-to-back, and rotation, either manually or motor controlled, indexes intermittent display of the successive photos with two photos always in view in the frame.

Abstract: An attachable rear viewing vehicle mirror for viewing inaccessible areas about a motor vehicle. The device consists of a uniplanar support frame attachable by suction cups and extending support arms at an obtuse angle thereto for adjustably supporting a wide angle mirror.

Abstract: An improved photo display device of the type having a housing with frame and double photograph envelope providing dual photo viewing as presented within the frame, a first improvement consisting of an alternative picture rotating mechanism that includes both a manual ratcheting system on one side of the housing and a motor drive or automatic ratcheting system on the other side, and a second improvement that consists of a unitary housing/frame formation that receives a spindle assembly directly through the front frame which is then secured by side entry and snap-fit of right and left ratcheting knob assemblies.

Abstract: A device for storage and display of photographs consisting of a housing with front frame and a spindle containing photo envelopes supported mid-way across the front frame. The spindle is formed in unique manner to carry a large plurality of photo envelopes by heat welding each envelope to the spindle in close spacing. Each envelope contains two photos back-to-back, and rotation, either manually or motor controlled, indexes intermittent display of the successive photos with two photos always in view in the frame.

Abstract: A kit comprising various components which are connectable to a first and second member for making a phototool from the first and second members.

Abstract: A phototool having frame assemblies connected by a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly comprises a first hinge plate, a second hinge plate and a hinge shaft. Protrusions are connected to the first hinge plate and a non-rotating insert is disposed in each protrusion. Each non-rotating insert receives a portion of the hinge shaft and is sized so that the hinge shaft is substantially non-rotatable within each non-rotating insert. Protrusions are connected to the second hinge plate and a rotating insert is disposed in each of these protrusions. The hinge shaft extends through each rotating insert and each rotating insert is sized so that the hinge shaft is rotatable within the insert without movement in radial directions.

Abstract: A phototool having a first frame assembly hingedly connected to a second frame assembly by way of a hinge assembly wherein each frame assembly comprises a frame member with an insert opening through the frame member defining an edge and a glass member having an edge. The glass member is insertable into the insert opening with the edge on the glass member being spaced a distance from the edge on the frame member defining a connecting space therebetween and an adhesive is disposed in the connecting space for connecting the glass member to the frame member. The glass member is connected to the frame member by establishing a vacuum in the connecting space for pulling the adhesive in the connecting space. The adhesive in connecting space is cured for connecting the glass member to the frame member via the cured adhesive.

Abstract: A phototool having hinged first and second members with a strut assembly holding the members in the opened positioned. The length of the strut assembly varies as the members are moved to opened and closed positions.

Abstract: An upwardly open trash container having an outstanding horizontal rim terminating in a depending flange defines, with the container wall, downwardly facing bight surfaces. A layer of resilient adhesive material is bonded to the depending surfaces of the rim and flange for temporarily adhering to the top edge portion of a flexible trash can liner bag when manually placed in contact therewith.

Abstract: A photographic reproportioning apparatus for changing one dimension or edge configuration of a two dimension image contact print exposed on a photosensitive film moved by a support platen in a predetermined linear direction with respect to the image being reproduced by a reversible synchronous motor. A stationary overlying film carriage supports the original film image in contact with the photosensitive film. An opaque mask overlies the film support members and includes a motor moving an aperture bar assembly in a selected direction relative to the sensitive film. A light passing slit, in the aperture bar assembly, transversely of the direction of its movement, exposes the film from an overhead light source during movement of the mask.

Abstract: A photographic reproportioning apparatus for changing one dimension of a two dimension image contact print exposed on a photosensitive film moved by a support plate in a predetermined linear direction with respect to the image being reproduced by a reversible synchronous motor. A stationary overlying film carriage supports the original image in contact with the photosensitive film. An opaque mask overlies the film support members and includes an aperture bar assembly moved by synchronous motors in the linear direction of movement of the sensitive film. The aperture bar assembly, interposed in the mask transversely of the direction of its movement, exposes the film from an overhead light source during movement of the mask.