Abstract: Bridge adapters configured for insertion into a door stile cavity within a door stile are presented, the bridge adapter including: a planar body including, a first plate disposed along a proximal end of the planar body, where the first plate includes a first plate front edge disposed along the proximal end and a first plate back edge located along opposite ends of the first plate, where the first plate front edge includes a locking tab sized to couple with a locking indent, a second plate including a second plate front edge and a second plate back edge located along opposite ends of the second plate, where the second plate front edge is mechanically coupled along the first plate back edge by a leading hinge.

Abstract: A packing box for quick display including a first box body having a lower substrate with a plurality of seat portions each having an insert slit for a lower insert portion of packaged goods that have a panel type external insert portion on each of upper and lower sides, and a wall provided to surround the outside of the lower substrate. The wall includes a sidewall having an inclined portion configured to expose the packaged goods. The first box body is formed to realize a function of stable storage and stable transfer of goods, and increases convenience because it can display the goods in a packaged state without displaying the packaged goods one by one on a different display stand. The seat portion can maintain a normal state of each packaged goods and prevent collision of the packaged goods.

Abstract: A tear-away package is disclosed having a front panel and a back panel; a right-side panel and an opposed left-side panel connected to opposed ends of the front panel and the back panel to define a polygonal shaped sleeve; a top panel and an opposed bottom panel are attached to opposite ends of the polygonal shaped sleeve to form a sealed chamber; a first fold line extends diagonally across the right-side panel to define two subpanels that are mirror images of one another; and a second fold line extends diagonally across the left-side panel to define two subpanels that are mirror images of one another.

Abstract: A container (10) comprising one or more walls (12, 14, 16) and a base (18) defining an enclosure for storing and displaying one or more items (90). A locking tab (22) is defined in each side wall (16) and corresponding locking slots (26) are defined in the base (18). The locking tabs (22) each define an undercut (22c). The container (10) can be mounted on top of a further container (10) to form a modular display device by inserting the locking tabs (22) of the further container into the locking slots (26) and sliding the container forwardly to engage the base (18) in the undercuts. The modular display device (34, FIG. 3) may also include a stand for supporting one or more containers at an angle on a horizontal surface and a header.

Abstract: An eating utensil support assembly with multiple tabletop utensil supports that may be used to support eating utensils such as forks, knives, and spoons or other utensils when they are placed on tabletops or countertops so that the eating utensils are elevated using the utensil supports and are not contaminated by materials on the tabletops or countertops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for detecting and communicating the position of a pusher assembly on a shelf. In an embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and a laser scanner. The laser scanner is configured to transmit a swept beam to a mirrored reflective surface located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the laser beam at the laser scanner to detect the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf. In another embodiment, a system includes a control module, a pusher assembly, and an infrared transceiver that sends and receives infrared signals. The transceiver may be located behind the pusher assembly. The control module analyzes the infrared signals to determine the position of the pusher assembly on the shelf.

Abstract: A vending machine remotes contents sensing apparatus collects information from the actual delivery of a product, sends it on to an MCU, then to a CPU, to the internet, to a remote receiver with a web interface application on a web page for access by a service person for real time delivery information.

Abstract: A box for receiving a food item is provided, and the box is usable with an additional box that is also configured to receive a food item. The box includes a bottom portion, and a top portion that is hingedly connected to the bottom portion and that forms a cover. The top portion includes a top panel and a side panel connected to the top panel, and the side panel has a bendable tab formed therein. The tab is bendable to an operative position and cooperable with the additional box to link the two boxes together when the additional box is placed on top of the box.

Abstract: A carton for containing at least one product. The carton comprises a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a front panel, a back panel, and a bottom panel. The carton has a container removably attached to at least one panel of the plurality of panels. The container is for containing the food product after removal of the food product from the interior of the carton.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shipping container convertible into a display configuration at a point of sale which comprises a display base and a removable cover base. The removable cover base is integrally attached to the display base through two pairs of non-linear zipper perforations lines to form the shipping container convertible into a display configuration. The shipping container convertible into a display configuration comprises opposite side walls each having a length and a top edge and a bottom edge and opposite end walls each having a width and a top edge and a bottom edge. Top major and minor flaps are foldably joined to the top edges of the side walls and end walls, and bottom major and minor flaps are foldably joined to the bottom edges of the side walls and end walls.

Abstract: A system for efficient transportation and display of plants or flowers has been designed that contains two or more trays and a container. The first tray and alternative tray house the plants or flowers. The second tray, in which the first tray and alternative tray nest, allows for easy movement of the first tray, the alternative tray and the supply of water or nutrients. The container is designed to serve two functions, shipping and displaying.

Abstract: A container is provided including a blank of sheet material having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface. The blank forms the container having a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall, a top wall, a first side wall and an opposing second side wall, the container defining a cavity, and at least the front wall defining a display area for facilitating displaying product contained within container.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of the transport, storage, and display of one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories is provided. The apparatus includes at least one crib defined by a bottom plate, a back plate, and first and second side plates, each of the at least one crib for having disposed therein one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories. The at least one crib includes the bottom plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, the back plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, and the first and second side plates that have the same shape and that are facing each other. Each of the back plate and first and second side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate. One edge of each of the back plate and first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the bottom plate. One edge of each of first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the back plat.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for making a band-driven package or a band-drive component for a package, and machines for performing the methods. One method comprises feeding first and second flexible webs in a feed direction, one web being fed each side of a substrate such that the webs are in mutual face-to-face disposition ahead of and behind the substrate with respect to the feed direction; joining the face-to-face webs at a first join ahead of the substrate and at a second join behind the substrate, the joins bounding web portions that together encircle the substrate between the joins; and dividing the joined web portions from the remainder of the webs such that the joined web portions together define a band that encircles the substrate, to be slid around the substrate in use of the package.

Abstract: A pet pad storage system having an open frame body having a bottom wall and four sidewalls extending upwards therefrom. One pair of sidewalls, opposite each other, terminates slightly before a centerline that runs across their length; hence, no sidewall extends upwards at a center portion of the bottom layer for two of the four edges. A length of strip runs across the inside edge at a top of the remaining pair of sidewalls. In this manner, a stack of sheets can be laid across the interior portion of the frame body. Two perforated edges run across a length of the bottom wall where the sidewalls terminate. A third perforated edge runs across the centerline between the other two. The outer sidewalls of the frame are pulled upwards towards one another to fold the frame member closed. The sheet is rollably folded therein so that the storage system can stand upright in a closet space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly type packaging box capable of being transformed into a rack that includes: an outer box having two open lateral sides facing each other and two incision lines formed on one side of each lateral side thereof; and an inner box having two open lateral sides facing each other and two incision lines formed on one side of each lateral side thereof, while having a shape of a generally rectangular parallelepiped at the time of being inserted into the outer box and closed by the outer box, wherein after the separation of the inner box from the outer box, the outer box and the inner box are cross-coupled to each other by means of the respective incision lines to build the rack having the shape of an X.

Abstract: A two-part (1, 2, 102, 118) transporting and vending package (52, 152) for containing and displaying articles (A). The articles are grouped and disposed upon the first part (1), which is augment by the second part (2) to give the package sufficient structural integrity to resist compressive forces being transmitted to the articles when the package is stacked with other such packages. The second part also restricts access to the articles. The package also comprises a releasable retaining means (24, 124) provided to maintain the first and second parts as a unit until access to the articles is required. The retaining means can be manipulated to deprive the package of its initial structural integrity and to provide improved access to the articles to facilitate vending.

Abstract: A disposable shippable display apparatus for use in displaying products, samples, premiums, messages or the like comprises an inner sleeve containing products, samples, or the like, slidably located within an outer sleeve and configurable between a closed or an open position. After shipping the display apparatus to its end destination in the closed position the display is easily and quickly user deployed by moving the inner sleeve to the open position, where multiple catches and supports lock the inner sleeve in an immediately useable display configuration. The products and samples are now in full view for consumption by patrons and customers.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for making a band-driven package or a band-drive component for a package, and machines for performing the methods. One method comprises feeding first and second flexible webs in a feed direction, one web being fed each side of a substrate such that the webs are in mutual face-to-face disposition ahead of and behind the substrate with respect to the feed direction; joining the face-to-face webs at a first join ahead of the substrate and at a second join behind the substrate, the joins bounding web portions that together encircle the substrate between the joins; and dividing the joined web portions from the remainder of the webs such that the joined web portions together define a band that encircles the substrate, to be slid around the substrate in use of the package.

Abstract: A shower box for accommodating a shower handle with a shower head and also a hose connectable therewith, the shower box comprising three trays each in an unfolded condition follow one another in a longitudinal direction of one piece with one another and include a central tray having a substantially uninterrupted bottom and side walls extending in a longitudinal direction, a first end tray having a bottom provided with a longitudinal slot for at least partially centering the shower handle and a shower head and having side walls and means for fixing said hose provided with a viewing window, and a second end tray having a cutout for exposing said shower handle with said shower head and also a part of said hose, said trays being foldable over one another so that said central tray forms a bottom tray, said first end tray forms an intermediate tray, and said second end tray forms a top tray in a folded condition, in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and a transparent cover located between sai

Abstract: Display device including a unitary, rigid sheet defining a left center panel, a right center panel pivotally connected to the left center panels, a left side panel pivotally connected to the left center panel and a right side panel pivotally connected to the right center panel. Vertically extending separation lines are formed on a rear planar layer without penetrating or cutting a front planar layer so that the panels are able to pivot about vertical axes. Fold lines may be formed opposite the separation lines on the front planar layer to facilitate folding the sheet whereby the fold lines define the vertical axes about which the panels pivot. Folding of the sheet provides a compact configuration which enables the display device to be easily carried.

Abstract: A product multi-pack is provided with a plurality of elongate product containers. The containers each include a bottom, an open top that is closed by a cap and a wall extending there between. The wall includes a label having a front portion extending about a limited section of the wall circumference. A carton is provided that is sized to display the plurality of product containers. A locator web is provided that is formed of a thin sheet of plastic having a plurality of spaced apart apertures. The apertures are sized to be at least partially elastically deformed when installed over the caps of the product containers. Additionally, the locator web provides frictional resistance to rotation of the product containers, which enables the containers to be positioned and held in place relative to the carton open face so that the label front portions are visible.

Abstract: A fitting system cart is provided for golf club heads and shafts which have releasable connections between the golf club head and the shaft. The fitting system cart includes a base with a back panel, two side panels, and a top panel which all define an interior portion, a shaft container, and a set of golf club head cases. The fitting system cart may include two door panels connected to the base and movable between an open and closed position. The fitting system cart may include a set of cases for carrying golf club heads. The cases may have a bottom portion for holding golf club heads and a top portion connected to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion rotates between an open and a closed position. The shaft container may have a configuration wherein the shaft container is closed, and a configuration wherein the shaft container is open.

Abstract: A tray has a bottom panel, side and end panels and top shoulders at opposed ends of the tray. A separate cover extends across the top and down opposed sides of the tray. The cover has attachment tabs that extend into attachment slots in the tray. The trays may be stacked with an upper tray resting on the shoulders of the lower tray. The cover is a cover for the stack of trays with the side panels of the cover sized for different numbers of trays in the stack. One embodiment has stacking tabs extending above the tray. The cover has cut-outs to accommodate the stacking tabs.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally a platform and multiple box case for housing electronic and acoustical equipment for stationary and transitional operations, and more particularly to offer an apparatus for safely and adjustably providing an upper platform mated to the upper and lower boxes of the multiple box case. Traditional types of cases and racks are suitable for typical audio gears in the DJ field. However, more users of such boxes are using laptop computers and other accessories. Yet, such users are discovering that traditional boxes lack the space for such devices on the typical cases that they are currently utilizing. The present invention provides a solution for the placement of additional gears in a variably slidable platform without taking any more space than in typical DJ boxes.

Abstract: A two-part (1, 2, 102, 118) transporting and vending package (52, 152) for containing and displaying articles (A). The articles are grouped and disposed upon the first part (1), which is augment by the second part (2) to give the package sufficient structural integrity to resist compressive forces being transmitted to the articles when the package is stacked with other such packages. The second part also restricts access to the articles. The package also comprises a releasable retaining means (24, 124) provided to maintain the first and second parts as a unit until access to the articles is required. The retaining means can be manipulated to deprive the package of its initial structural integrity and to provide improved access to the articles to facilitate vending.

Abstract: An “accordion-like” product display container with a plurality of compartments is provided. The product display container has a collapsed configuration in which the panels are folded up and an expanded display configuration in which the panels form areas for holding product to be displayed. Each compartment in the plurality of compartments further comprises at least one rigidity flap, e.g., a pair of rigidity flaps. The rigidity flaps are deployed into a rigidifying position to stiffen the product display container are resist compression from the expanded display configuration to the collapsed configuration. The display container may be transitioned from the collapsed state to the rigid state solely by deploying the rigidity flaps. The rigidity flaps may be held in place by bottom panels of the compartments.

Abstract: An array of packages adapted for transporting and selling personal care products is provided. The array includes a first package including first removable product-identifying graphics and a plurality of first personal care products disposed within a first storage bin, the first storage bin including a first design and being substantially free of product-identifying graphics. The array also includes a second package including second removable product-identifying graphics and a plurality of second personal care products disposed within a second storage bin, the second storage bin including a second design and being substantially free of product-identifying graphics, wherein the second design is different from and complementary to the first design. The first and second personal care products can be different sizes of the same product, different products, the same product but adapted to be sold at differently-branded retailers, or different combinations of personal care products.

Abstract: The product display system includes one or more display containers, wherein each display container includes a plurality of panels that are adapted to form an area for holding product to be displayed. Each display container may include one or more container interconnection flaps and one or more apertures adapted to receive the interconnection flaps from another one of the display containers, enabling the plurality of display containers to be coupled together. The system may further include a floor stand adapted to hold the plurality of display containers and/or a tray adapted to receive the plurality of display containers. Each display container in the plurality of display containers may include a mounting mechanism enabling the display container to be hung.

Abstract: A modular display rack capable of multi-unit stacking and simultaneously accommodating trays in either a gravitational-feed orientation or a non-gravitational-feed orientation. A preferred embodiment comprises: a first tray and a second tray, wherein each one of said trays comprises a left tray panel, a right tray panel, a front tray panel, a rear tray panel, and a bottom tray panel; a first pillar, a second pillar, and a third pillar; wherein the second tray is aligned above the first tray, and the first and second trays are spaced apart and secured in their relative positions by shared attachment to the first, second, and third pillars such that: the first pillar is adjacent to the trays' left tray panels; the second pillar is adjacent to the trays' right tray panels; and the third pillar is adjacent to the trays' rear tray panels.

Abstract: A display package having a housing containing a plurality of slidably engaged trays that are selectively extended from or retracted into the housing by a linkage assembly comprising a rotatable drive wheel, and a plurality of drive arms each rotatably connected to the drive wheel and to an associated tray through an elongated guide slot in a divider adjacent to each drive arm, the elongated guide slot being generally parallel to the direction in which extension or retraction of the associated tray is desired, with the length of the elongated guide slot limiting the rotation of the drive wheel.

Abstract: By providing a pre-printed housing member which is shipped or stored in a completely folded, flat configuration and quickly and easily erected from its flat, generally two-dimensional configuration into a three-dimensional promotional display and product holding or storing member, a printed, visually exciting and interest-generating, easily erected advertising/promotional display and storage system is obtained. In one embodiment, multiple compartments are integrally formed and automatically created during the erection process, thereby enabling a plurality of different materials to be placed in the display/storage system. In a second embodiment, a plurality of stackable and interchangeable members are created, thereby achieving a multi-tiered storage system, for any desired products or items.

Abstract: In order to facilitate the display and support of a product such as a gift bag for selection and purchase by a consumer, a product display and support carton includes a display box and an opposed pair of dividers. The display box is defined by a bottom panel and an upwardly extending wall panel which together form a product carrying enclosure. The display box has an open top defined by a top wall panel edge disposed opposite the bottom panel. An opposed pair of dividers extends upwardly from opposite sides of the wall panel into the product carrying enclosure toward one another to define a plurality of product receiving compartments. At least one of the receiving compartments is generally wider near the top wall panel edge than near the bottom panel.

Abstract: A flexible storage package defined by a body having a first part, a second part, and a third, base part. At least one and preferably both of the first part and the second part have an interior volume for receiving and dispensing a product. Each of the first part and the second part is movable, in relation to the third part, from a first position to a second position. The first position can also be referred to as a “display” or “standing” position. The second position can also be referred to as a “use” position. When both of the parts are in the first position, the package has a generally triangular or tent-like configuration. The third part forms the base of the triangle or tent. When both of the parts are in the second position, the package has a generally flat or planar configuration.

Abstract: An enclosed carton is provided that allows a product to be shipped, displayed, and dispensed all from the same carton. An enclosed carton is filled with product, sealed, and shipped to its destination. The carton can be “cracked” in half along a tear line and the back half is hinged downward to set the carton upright on its sealed ends, with one-half facing outward and the other half facing inward. A detachable dispenser, large enough to dispense product, is removed from the lower front half of the carton. Once the front half is emptied of product, it can either be detached from the back half at the tear line or remain as void filler on the shelf. The carton then is rotated 180 degrees at its base and a detachable dispenser, large enough to dispense product, is removed from the lower end of the back half of the carton.

Abstract: An assembly for shipping and retail includes a tray supporting products and a removable cover. The tray includes a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of side walls, and dividers. The cover includes a top panel, a front panel, and a rear panel, and a portion of each of the front and back panels contacts the bottom wall of the tray. The rear panel has rear members separated by a space. The top panel is sized not to exceed the outer dimensions of the tray, and portions thereof may be supported by the side walls. The assemblies are capable of supporting the compression loads due to stacking with the loads being transmitted through the walls and dividers of the cover and tray. The lateral edges of the front and rear panels of the cover are sized to prevent lateral displacement of the cover.

Abstract: The invention provides a reusable apparatus for shipping seating units. The apparatus comprises first and second seat holding members. The first seat holding member includes a first base portion and a first back portion. The second seat holding member includes a second base portion and a second back portion. The first back portion is rotatably attached to the second base portion. A first seating unit secured to the first base portion and a second seating unit secured to the second base portion may be rotated such that the seating units are inverted with respect to each other and the first base portion is adjacent the second back portion.

Abstract: In order to facilitate the display and support of a product such as a gift bag for selection and purchase by a consumer, a product display and support carton includes a display box and an opposed pair of dividers. The display box is defined by a bottom panel and an upwardly extending wall panel which together form a product carrying enclosure. The display box has an open top defined by a top wall panel edge disposed opposite the bottom panel. The product carrying enclosure defined by the bottom panel and wall panel is inclined at an angle to the vertical when the bottom panel is on a horizontal surface. With this arrangement, an opposed pair of dividers extends upwardly from opposite sides of the wall panel into the product carrying enclosure toward one another to define at least two separate product receiving compartments.

Abstract: A combination book and storage device comprising a container with at least one cover which contains locking mechanism which is simple to operate and manufacture and a book which is mounted so that when the cover of the storage device is locked the book is still accessible.

Abstract: A transportable merchandise display unit (10) is provided comprising: an outer container (20) containing an inner display case (30) removable via an opening in the top of said outer container, the outer container including display case support means (50, 50?); the support means arranged to move from a first position to a second position; the first position is resiliently retained by an elastic band until the inner display case is vertically displaced from an initial transit position to a display position, at which instant the support means resiles to the second position to engage and support the inner display case thus preventing the inner display case from returning under the force of gravity to the initial transit position.

Abstract: A chainsaw case for a chainsaw having a bar is provided. The case includes a base having a lower, a rear, and two end walls, one of the end walls having a slot therein. A front member is pivotally connected to the base and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the front member is substantially coplanar with the lower wall. A top member is pivotally connected to the base about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the front member, and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the top member is substantially coplanar with the rear wall. The case also includes a scabbard for being applied to the bar of the chainsaw, the scabbard having an end portion adapted to be received within the slot when the chainsaw is disposed within the base.

Abstract: A combination book and storage device comprising a container with at least one cover which contains locking mechanism which is simple to operate and manufacture and a book which is mounted so that when the cover of the storage device is locked the book is still accessible.

Abstract: A stackable display tray including a shell having a plurality of sides defined by an equal number of corners, a substantially closed bottom having bottom corners corresponding with the corners of the shell, and a top having top corners corresponding with the corners of said shell. The top includes at least two first openings each adjacent to an independent top corner, and the bottom includes at least two second openings each adjacent to an independent bottom corner. The display tray also includes a side panel member having at least two angular panels positioned within the shell adjacent at least two of the corners and including a tab projecting from the top of at least two of the angular panels. At least two of the first openings each receive the tab of one of the angular panels positioned within the shell and at least two of the second openings are each adapted to receive a tab of an angular panel of a side panel member which projects out from a top of an adjacent display tray positioned below the bottom.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for packaging, displaying, dispensing, and storing at least one product, having an inner packaging member and an outer packaging member, the outer packaging member being slidably mounted over the inner packaging member. The inner packaging member may have a structure for retaining a product, such a compartment, a structure for separating the compartment, such as a wall, a complementary contour for accommodating the product, such as a power or a battery cell. The outer packaging member may have a backing member, such as at least one insert, a flange for accommodating and supporting the at least one insert, a roof member, and a section for accommodating an advertisement of the at least one product. The packaging apparatus may have a structure for mating and locking the outer packaging member to the inner packaging member for facilitating engagement and disengagement. The outer packaging member and the inner packaging member may together have a complementary geometric configuration.

Abstract: A construction element having a card like structure and which can be used to build three dimensional structures, the construction element having upper and lower marginal edges, side marginal edges, first and second upper tabs, first and second lower tabs, and a upper recess formed in an upper marginal edge and a lower recess formed in a lower marginal edge, the lower recesses being designed to receive the lower tabs and upper recesses being designed to receive the upper tabs.

Abstract: A chainsaw case for a chainsaw having a bar is provided. The case includes a base having a lower, a rear, and two end walls, one of the end walls having a slot therein. A front member is pivotally connected to the base and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the front member is substantially coplanar with the lower wall. A top member is pivotally connected to the base about a pivot axis which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis of the front member, and is pivotable from a closed position toward a position in which the top member is substantially coplanar with the rear wall. The case also includes a scabbard for being applied to the bar of the chainsaw, the scabbard having an end portion adapted to be received within the slot when the chainsaw is disposed within the base.

Abstract: A box for use in packaging comprises a tubular sleeve (10) defining a through passage, a planar divider (12) extending across the passage, a drive belt (50) which passes around the divider, a tray (40) and a pull-out tab member (41) each extending into the passage and attached to the drive belt. In the closed position the tray (40) and tab member (41) are fully inside the tubular sleeve. When the tab member (41) is pulled out of the sleeve (10) in a first direction, the drive belt (50) is forced to slide around the divider and the tray (40) moves out of the sleeve (10) in the opposite direction. The tray (40) can be used to house any consumer product, for example CDs, confectionery, pharmaceuticals. The tab member (41) can be used to convey information to the consumer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inner container configured for shipping, storing, and displaying products. The container comprises upper and lower portions linked by a discontinuous line of weakness, wherein the upper portions collectively form a container top section that can be easily and cleanly removed and disposed of, while the lower portions collectively form a container bottom section that is retained for displaying contained products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container positionable between a storage position and a display position is provided comprised of a rectangular display panel having a planar display side for mounting an article to be displayed. The display panel maintains upper and lower edges as well as first and second side edges. An upper rectangular panel is also provided which has upper and lower edges and first and second side edges, where the lower edge is hingedly connected to the upper edge of the display panel.

Abstract: Display device including a unitary, rigid sheet defining a left center panel, a right center panel pivotally connected to the left center panels, a left side panel pivotally connected to the left center panel and a right side panel pivotally connected to the right center panel. Vertically extending separation lines are formed on a rear planar layer without penetrating or cutting a front planar layer so that the panels are able to pivot about vertical axes. Fold lines may be formed opposite the separation lines on the front planar layer to facilitate folding the sheet whereby the fold lines define the vertical axes about which the panels pivot. Folding of the sheet provides a compact configuration which enables the display device to be easily carried.