Abstract: A tambour game board comprising of a series of adjacent rectangular segments each segment having a top and bottom horizontal surface and two side surfaces each being vertical to the top and bottom surfaces. Each segment consisting of a top surface such as veneer adhesively secured in a unidirectional concavity to the top surface of the substrate. Each segment having a veneered pattern which is an integral part of the whole intended design. Each segment having been cut from a single panel composition veneered substrate being no greater in thickness than 1/8" wherein each segment maintains its planarity or its original relationship to its mated adjacent segment. Each segment in a tight relationship to its mated adjacent segments are adhesively secured unidirectionally to the bottom surface of the substrate by a single sheet of flexible material such as fabric.

Abstract: A system, including apparatus and method, for modifying an existing venetian blind so as to maintain a desired portion of the slats in an open or horizontal position, while simultaneously maintaining the remaining portion of slats in a closed or slanted position. The invention provides for a clip and a method of using the same, the clip being attached to one tilt string and the lift string of the blind to prevent movement of both relative to each other below the clip. The second tilt string of the blind is encompassed loosely by the clip, but remains free to move vertically up and down.