Abstract: A shelf having a light rail extending along a front edge of the shelf which comprises a cover adapted to reflect light onto displayed merchandise while permitting light to pass through selected window portions to illuminate product and pricing information printed on transparent or translucent signage. Signage may also be supported on a sign strip behind the light rails, and along the front edge of the shelf board. In the preferred embodiment wire management is provided by a raceway formed between a cover support and a backing strip for the fluorescent tube. A receptacle in communication with the wiring within the raceway is adapted to receive a connector from the ballust transformer, so that all permanent wiring for the fluorescent tube is concealed within the raceway. The ballust transformer can be unplugged from the wall receptacle and from the raceway receptacle, to thus completely remove the ballust transformer from the shelf for repair or replacement.

Abstract: An improved artist and display easel that is secured from the top by use of a crossbar that interlocks with the easel to firmly hold a standard canvas or display up to twenty-four inches in height. The easel is preferably made of a flexible material so that it can be repeatedly bent down the centerline of weakness. The centerline fold creates tension on both side panels causing outward pressure. The top crossbar holds the easel body securely in place by interlocking notches. The top crossbar also holds the top of a display or canvas securely to the easel body. There are seven different height settings that correspond to standard canvas sizes. In addition, a bottom crossbar can be interlocked to the easel body to raise the base height of a display or canvas. The use of flexible material gives the easel portability, low cost and disposability.

Abstract: A book display apparatus having a case and a bracket system. The bracket system is adapted to be mounted to a wall and has a connection region and a spring biasing system. The case has an inner surface defining a chamber region adapted to how is a book therein and has a pain system that is adapted to be mounted to the connection region of the bracket system. The spring biasing system is adapted to force the outer surface of the book to the inner surface of the case for proper display.

Abstract: The Universal Book Holder permits a person to read from supine, sideways facing, sideways-upward facing as well as from the usual forward and downward facing postures. The book holder accepts hard cover books, paperbacks, magazines and newspapers. Insertion and removal of books is done by the user without changing his/her reading position and does not require any manual dexterity whatever.

Abstract: A book stand is provided with a base adapted to fit under a person's leg, a first arm pivotally connected to the base, a second arm telescopically attached to the first arm, and a book rack pivotally mounted on the second arm for supporting a book. An I-shaped page retainer is pivotally mounted on the rack and includes laterally extending upper and lower fingers for holding opposing pages of the book open for reading. The page retainer includes telescoping segments such that the distance between the fingers can be adjusted to accommodate different size books. A book light optionally can be attached to the book rack for lighting the pages.

Abstract: An apparatus for the display and presentation of materials, such as an artist's painting, has a first planar member that includes a glossy surface on one side that is adapted to receive a marking thereon and which is readily erasable. The first planar member also includes a lip adapted to hold the painting adjacent to and in parallel planar alignment with respect to the first planar member. A second planar member that preferably includes a smaller length and width than the first planar member is disposed behind the first planar member and is hingedly attached thereto about an axis with a membrane type of an elastomeric hinge that is attached to both the first and second planar members. A first end of a cord passes through a first aperture in the first planar member and the lip where it is secured in position.

Abstract: The present invention is a book holding device for permitting the comfortable holding of a book by a single hand of a reader of said book. The holding device comprises a sheath arranged for receipt of a reader's finger. A frame assembly is attached to the sheath. The frame assembly is arranged to supportively receive at least one side of a book. The frame assembly is preferably movable with respect to the sheath. The frame assembly is preferably comprised of a plurality of articulable panels including a first panel attached to the sheath, and a second panel hingedly attached to the first panel. A third panel is preferably hingedly attached to the second panel by a hinge arranged therebetween. One side of the book rests upon the second panel and is sandwiched between the first and third panels.

Abstract: A book display apparatus comprises a backplate, a clear cover panel and a decorative frame. Two separate book tensioners are provided to bias the two halves of an open book against the clear cover panel.