Abstract: A label form having a release liner, a label ply having a pair of substantially parallel perforations spaced apart a selected distance, and a layer of adhesive between the release liner and the label ply. The adhesive is deadened in the area between the perforations, defining a spacing strip between two labels. Appliance information may be printed on such labels for application to an appliance. The label ply is removed from the release ply and then applied to a surface, with the spacing strip then removed so that the two labels on opposite sides of the strip are secured to the surface with a preselected distance therebetween. The labels may be made by perforating a label ply along a plurality of lines to define the spacing strip between adjacent perforated lines, applying adhesive to one side of one of the plies, deadening the adhesive applied to the spacing strip, and bringing the plies together with the adhesive therebetween.

Abstract: An assembly for mailing an article requiring special services and a method for mailing same are provided. The assembly includes a single sheet constructed in such a way that one portion of the sheet provides a label and the other portion provides a return postcard or other special service form for attachment to an envelope in its assembled position. The return postcard is integrally formed, but removably attached, such that the return postcard remains attached to the envelope until received by the addressee, at which time the return postcard may be removed.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over, and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to, the multilaminar label portion thereby to form two self-adhesive edge portions thereof on opposed sides of the multilaminar label portion, a backing of release material to which one of the edge portions is releasably adhered and an unadhesive portion which is located on the rear surface of the said one edge portion.

Abstract: A folded medical outsert and method and apparatus for making same. The outsert consists of a printed sheet provided with a series of parallel fold lines. A first cross fold divides the sheet in half. Two off-center cross folds are then provided with an adhesive securing the last folded flap in place. The apparatus for folding the printed sheet includes a parallel folder and a cross folder to form the first and second cross folds. An adhesive applicator dispenses an adhesive before a knife folder performs the third cross fold. The method for forming the outsert includes the steps of forming a series of parallel fold lines. The first cross fold is then formed perpendicular to the parallel fold lines to divide the sheet into half. The second cross fold is then formed in the sheet following which an adhesive is dispensed onto the sheet. The third cross fold is then formed between the first cross fold and the second cross fold to provide a closed secured outsert.

Abstract: A printer blank for a computer system printer is disclosed. The blank has a contiguous pressure adhesive backed label section and may also have a larger plain paper section separated from the label section by a perforation line. The label section is comprised of a plurality of adhesive backed labels and a backing sheet, including a main label portion and at least one smaller auxiliary label. A preferred blank comprises a plurality of auxiliary labels. In use, at least one, but preferably not all, of the auxiliary labels on such a preferred blank are simultaneously removed from the backing sheet with the main label portion. Any auxiliary label(s) simultaneously removed with the main label but not printed upon are readily separated from the main label.

Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as a note pad, contains a plurality of sheets including an upper sheet and a lower sheet. The sheets are releasably bonded together by a first adhesive applied over least a portion of the adjacent surfaces of the sheets. A second adhesive is applied over at least a portion of the surface of the bottom sheet opposite the surface to which the first adhesive is applied. The second adhesive has a peel strength greater than the first adhesive.

Abstract: A foldable card and method of making has multiple panels connected by fold lines which are placed laterally inward from free peripheral edges of end panels such that the card can be die cut in a folded configuration around an entire periphery of the card without entirely eliminating the fold lines. In a preferred method of making the cards, card stock is folded along the fold lines prior to cutting. The fold lines of the card are spaced at intervals to define different widths of adjoining panels so that when folded in a "Z" configuration a free peripheral edge of an end panel overlaps or underlaps a fold line. There may be multiple fold line interconnected panels between end panels. The fold lines may be oriented generally vertically or generally horizontally relative to the face of the card.

Abstract: A label product including a web of double coated tape or, in the alternative, an adhesive transfer tape, and a plurality of outserts affixed thereto.The web of double coated tape includes a release liner having an upper surface and a carrier having an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface of the carrier is coated with a first adhesive layer and the upper surface of the carrier is coated with a second adhesive layer. The carrier is releasably secured to the upper surface of the release liner by the first adhesive layer and the outserts are positioned in spaced relation to one another along the web. The web of adhesive transfer tape includes a release liner having an upper surface and an adhesive layer coating the upper surface. The outserts are positioned in spaced relation to one another along the web.

Abstract: A multipart form and label combination is provided which may be printed in a single pass through a printer. The combination includes a face ply which may be printed with nonvariable and variable indicia, a film ply, and an optional intermediate liner ply. The combination also includes first, second or third removable portions such as, for example, a label, receipt or postcard. In a preferred embodiment, the multipart form and label combination is used as an inspection form.

Abstract: A wallet size card book which has been adapted to hold a card having the dimensions of a conventional credit card, and is particularly designed to be carried in the credit card compartment of a wallet or similar size compartment holder. The use of a resin emulsion adhesive, a vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer emulsion, in the card book makes it possible to create a properly formed pocket closed on three sides for holding and protecting the card.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a self-adhesive base portion which is adhered by its self-adhesive surface to a backing of release material, a folded leaflet portion which is disposed over the base portion and a self-adhesive overlaminate portion which is adhered by its self-adhesive surface to a part of the top surface of the folded leaflet portion and to exposed parts of the top surface of the base portion on opposed sides of the folded leaflet portion so as to retain the leaflet portion in a folded configuration, the overlaminate portion exposing an end part of the folded leaflet portion whereby the end part can be pulled by user thereby to open the label. The invention also provides a method of producing such labels.

Abstract: A shipping label is provided for use by a first party to prepare a shipping container for delivery to a second party, and thereafter by the second party to return the shipping container to the first party. The shipping label includes a return label, the back surface of which is attachable to the shipping container. The address of the first party is printed on the front surface of the return label. The shipping label also includes an initial address label, the back surface of which is releasably secured to the front surface of the return label, thereby at least partially covering the return label. The address of the second party is imprinted on the front surface of the initial address label. The shipping label is affixed to the shipping container by the first party to facilitate delivery of the shipping container to the address of the second party indicated on the initial address label.

Abstract: A index card 20 is provided so that a third narrow part 25, a first narrow part 21 and a first wide part 22 overlap a second wide part 23, a second narrow part 24 and a third narrow part 26 respectively when folding is conducted with a border line between the first wide part 22 and the second wide part 23 a folding line 27. By this means, when conducting printing on the first narrow part 21 and the first wide part 22 using a printer of a word processor or PC, the parts from the second wide part 23 to the fourth narrow part 26 can be supported in a paper holding mechanism and a paper feed mechanism of the printer, and printing can be conducted over the entire paper surface.

Abstract: A leaflet/label includes a carrier sheet having adhesive on its rear face protected by a release sheet, and a leaflet attached to the front face of the carrier sheet. The leaflet has a first sheet folded about a fold line extending transversely of the sheet to provide a cover panel and a rear panel, and a second sheet folded about a fold line extending transversely of the sheet. The folded second sheet is enclosed between the cover and rear panels of the first sheet and with the fold line of the second sheet adjacent the fold lime of the first sheet. The two folded sheets are secured together face to face along one edge remote from the fold lines.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label (54) in the form of a tag for attachment to a neck (56) of a bottle (55), the label (54) being carried on a backing of release material (34), the label (54) comprising a printed sheet (2) which is folded so as to form a body portion (30) and tag portion (32) adjacent thereto, an aperture (48) which extends through the tag portion (32), a weakened tear line (46) which extends through the sheet (2) between the body and tag portions (30,32), and a layer of adhesive (38) disposed on a rearwardly directed surface of the body portion (30) which releasably adheres the label (54) to the backing of release material (34) and by which the body portion (30) may be adhered to a bottle (55). There is also provided a method of producing a succession of such self-adhesive labels (54) carried on a backing of release material (34).

Abstract: A label for affixing to a container and delivering a foldable document is constructed from a base layer, a strip, a pre-approved incentive card having a premium associated therewith, and a transparent outer layer. The outer layer attaches the folded strip to the base layer and encloses it between the base layer and outer layer. The outer layer is designed to be severed along at least one edge so as to allow access to the strip and the pre-approved incentive card. The pre-approved incentive card must be activated before a purchaser may redeem the premium.

Abstract: A business form is particularly useful to provide labels applied to appliances, as well as appliance registration information on a paper substrate associated with the labels. A common substrate mounts a repositional adhesive label and a permanent (piggyback) adhesive label while at the same time providing appliance registration information. The substrate and the labels may be variable imaged at the same time, as with a common appliance ID number. The removable adhesive label preferably has indicia indicating appliance energy costs, while the permanent adhesive label (of paper, plastic film or metal foil) takes the place of a typically metal appliance ID tag. A release material is preferably spot coated on the top surface of the substrate, and the repositional adhesive label is applied over the release material spot coat.

Abstract: A carry card comprised of a sheet of material on which is printed an identification face motion for identifying the user and the company which is responsible for the card and an offer strip portion on which are printed advertiser discount offers. The offers are arranged in such a manner on the offer strip portion as to allow the sheet to be folded into creditcard shape and size with the identification face portion being outwardly directed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a universal, multi-ply, nonjamming package outsert having multiple folds, manufactured from an integral sheet of stock, the outsert having compact edges about its periphery, which are inserted into packages to provide printed information, instructions and warnings to the users of the product, for example, pharmaceutical or cosmetic products, and the like. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Foldable object such as information carrier, container or the like, having two wings (1, 2) which can be folded and unfolded about a swing line (3), whereby wing surfaces (4, 5) are provided which fold down between the wings during folding and fold out from between them when the wings are unfolded and the object consists mainly of a shape having projecting and recessed fold lines, so that by folding the wings (1, 2) the wing surfaces (4, 5) can be arranged between the wings and that after unfolding the wings the shape forms an essentially flat surface, the shape having two main fold lines (6, 7) whose intersection point (8) lies on the swing line (3) of the two wings and whereby starting from the each intersection point (25) of the longitudinal fold lines (23, 24) with the main fold lines (6, 7), perpendicularly to the longitudinal fold lines (23, 24), recessed fold lines (26) parallel to the transverse fold line (16) are provided, characterized in that respectively parallel to the longitudinal fold lines (23

Abstract: A label/leaflet assembly includes a support web with a release coating on which is placed an adhesive label with a leaflet secured on its front face. The leaflet has a front cover one end of which extends beyond the underlying panels of the leaflets. This end of the leaflet has a first part which is permanently joined to the main body of the front cover and which is releasably and re-sealably adherent to the label, and a second part which is permanently secured by an adhesive to the label and is connected to the first part and/or the main body of the front cover along one or more tear lines. Until opened the leaflet is held firmly sealed by the second part. When opened the leaflet is re-sealable, but the torn tear lines show that the leaflet has been opened. The assembly is thus tamper-evident.

Abstract: A label for packaged products about which information is to be provided with the package includes a bottom layer of imprintable material having an adhesive coating on one surface thereof and indicia pre-printed on the other surface thereof, and an upper layer of clear plastic film laminated to the bottom layer at opposite end portions thereof and substantially covering the printed surface of said bottom layer, the upper layer having a window die cut therein to expose a portion of the surface of the bottom layer through the plastic film for the imprinting of additional indicia at the time of the label application.

Abstract: A label for a storage disk for a data processing system. The label is attached to the disk so that user may read the contents listed on the disk without having to eject the disk from the disk drive. The label is of a rigid construction to allow easily handling of the disk. The extension of the label past the end of the disk allows a place for anti-theft devices or restraining devices to be attached to the disk.

Abstract: A prescription pharmacy label comprises a face stock having top and bottom faces with a pressure sensitive adhesive on at least a major portion of the bottom face, and a release liner engaging the pressure sensitive adhesive. A CB coating is provided on a first portion of the top face, and a CF coating on a second portion of the top face, separated by a first fold line, and a third portion of the top face is uncoated. A second fold line is provided in the release liner so that the label may be Z-folded about the fold lines so that the CB and CF coatings are in face-to-face engagement, and underlie the third portion, so that handwriting provided on the third portion is transferred to the CF coating on the second portion. A slit may be provided between the first and third portions to allow part of the adhesive on the bottom face of the third portion to be exposed and to be moved into contact with a prescription medicine container (e.g.

Abstract: A continuous form has regularly longitudinal spaced transverse lines, each comprising a cut line or a line of perforation. The transverse lines extend from one edge of the form. The transverse lines are of uniform length of about one-third to one-half the width of the form. A scored line runs longitudinally along the inner end of the transverse lines.

Abstract: A rotary cutter is disclosed for repeatedly cutting web printed sheet material with a printed repeat portion of finite length thereon which includes a cutting cylinder adapted for rotation in a manner such that the web printed sheet material passes thereby. A cutting knife extends generally along the length of the cylinder on the outer surface for periodic engagement with a backup support cylinder for cutting the sheet material when positioned therebetween. The cutting knife is generally continuous along a major portion of the length thereof and has a minor arcuate portion which is discontinuous with the major portion so as to cut the sheet material whereby the sheet material on one side of the cutting line is provided with a straight cut portion having an arcuate projection extending therefrom and the sheet material on the other side of the cutting line is provided with a void portion corresponding in configuration and dimension to the arcuate projection.

Abstract: A strip baggage tag (1) is formed in endless or roll form for facilitating machine printing. It includes a tag part (6) which is to be fastened to a bag, and a control section (7). The control section (7) comprises a tear-off part (4") which can be detached from the tag part (6) along a transversely extending separation line (8). Both the tag part (6) and the tear-off part (4") have, on their back, an adhesive area (10) which is coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive and extends on both sides of the separation line (8). The adhesive area (10) is covered by a single-piece lower-web section (5) bearing a separation-active coating, for instance of silicone, the width of which section corresponds to that of the upper web (4). The lower-web section (5) has, in the region of the adhesive area associated with the tear-off part (4"), a separation-inactive partial region (11) which permits a firm bonding.

Abstract: A card assembly permits xerographic printing of information cards, such as identification or authorization cards. The card assembly comprises a carrier sheet having a cavity. An information card is detachably bonded within the cavity. The foregoing card assembly can be passed through any conventional xerographic printer so that the information card can be printed with high quality xerographic print. The card assembly may be forwarded to the designated cardholder as an attractive package. Furthermore, a xerographic printer or other apparatus is provided with a magnetic encoder which is adapted to encode a magnetic strip situated on the card assembly passing through the xerographic printer or apparatus. Finally, a bar code may be disposed on the card assembly for encoding information regarding the card assembly and/or information card. The magnetic strip may be encoded in accordance with information decoded from the bar code.

Abstract: An adhesive label including inner and outer sheets arranged in overlying relation with a multi-page leaflet arranged therebetween. The inner and outer sheets are generally laterally aligned relative to each other along respective first side edges and are adhered to each other along an end region extending laterally inward from the laterally aligned edges of the sheets. The multi-page leaflet is arranged in a folded configuration between the sheets with one folded edge of the leaflet being generally laterally aligned with the second side edge of the inner sheet and the other folded edge of the leaflet being laterally spaced inwardly from the laterally aligned first edges of the sheets. The outer sheet extends over and laterally beyond the second edge of the inner sheet past the folded edge of the leaflet. An off-center tearing line of weakness is arranged on the outer sheet adjacent to the leaflet to allow the label to be torn open and provide access to the leaflet.

Abstract: Reinforced paper tabs for use in xerographic reproduction equipment. The tabs include a thin reinforcing film that may optionally be recessed into the thickness of the paper sheet, or may merely be very thin with respect to the thickness of the paper sheet, thus permitting the tabbed sheets to be fed through conventional xerographic reproduction equipment for use in production of booklets and the like. Preferably the reinforcing film includes an outer heat activatable adhesive layer that is melt compatible with xerographic toner, so that xerographic images can be permanently reproduced on the reinforced tabs. The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing and collating such tabbed sheets from web stock.

Abstract: A self-adhesive label comprising a multilaminar label portion, a self-adhesive laminar material extending over, and adhered by its self-adhesive surface to, the multilaminar label portion thereby to form two self-adhesive edge portions thereof on opposed sides of the multilaminar label portion, a backing of release material to which one of the edge portions is releasably adhered and an unadhesive portion which is located on the rear surface of the said one edge portion.

Abstract: Improvements and alternate embodiments for two-sided, self-replicating forms are described, Form sets having two single sheets, each sheet delineated into two panels, making three two-sided copies of a two-sided original are described with fully-coated carbonless coatings and with patterned carbonless coatings. A form set having two single sheets, each sheet delineated into two panels, making four two-sided copies, two of which have original writing on one surface, is described. A single sheet form, delineated into two panels, making two two-sided copies, each of which has original writing on one surface, is described. A single sheet form, delineated into an original and a copy panel, making a two-sided copy of an original having original writing on both surfaces is described. A form set having a single sheet delineated into an original un-coated panel and a CF-coated copy panel, and employing a separate CB-coated image-transferring sheet is described.

Abstract: A business form having a base sheet and a web adhered thereto forming a discrete pocket is provided. The web is applied and adhered to the base sheet whereby the surrounding margin of the web is recessed from the circumscribing edge of the base sheet. The continuous form can be fan-folded without binding or interference as the fold lines of the base sheet are free from interference by the web, The base sheet may be coated with carbonless transfer media as may be an insert ply positioned between the web and the base sheet to permit inscriptions on the base sheet to be transferred to a ply which may be subsequently removed.

Abstract: A continuous form has regularly longitudinal spaced transverse lines, each comprising a cut line or a line of perforation. The transverse lines extend from one edge of the form. The transverse lines are of uniform length of about one-third to one-half the width of the form. A scored line runs longitudinally along the inner end of the transverse lines. In one embodiment where the transverse lines are cuts, a transverse light line of perforation extends from the inner edge of each cut to the other edge of the form.

Abstract: A system and method for scheduling a meeting uses several partially translucent sheets, one for each prospective attendee. Each partially translucent sheet contains an array of blocks of time, in which the rows correspond to time periods and the columns correspond to dates. The prospective attendee darkens the blocks corresponding to times that he is not available to attend the meeting, and sends the completed sheet to the organizer. The organizer then assembles the sheets, and stacks and aligns them so that the blocks line up. By viewing the stack of partially translucent sheets, preferably with a light source, the organizer can quickly identify the times when all prospective attendees are available for the meeting by identifying those blocks that remain translucent.

Abstract: A blank book attachment having a mark and sweep leaf with a fold out feature is provided. The leaf is pivotably retained along one edge on a frame, and the frame is pivotably retained at the binding spine of the host blank book. Pulling outward on the leaf causes the leaf to extend out and beyond the pages of the book allowing the pages to turn freely. When the leaf is placed within the host book, with the book open or closed, the leaf can be turned as a page, in which case it also acts as a mark to identify a specific position in the host book. Alternatively, the leaf may be pivoted on the frame to allow the host book pages to be turned past it in either direction.

Abstract: An accordion folded sheet is anchored between covers and can be drawn out from between the covers by providing a notch or other opening along a free edge of one of the covers, preferably in conjunction with another notch or set back edge of the other cover so that a grippable portion of the sheet can be engaged between the thumb and forefinger of the user to facilitate extraction of the sheet and unfolding thereof as it is drawn from between the covers. The booklet is preferably of wallet size.

Abstract: A folded sheet article (20) comprises a sheet (22) of material having mutually transverse sets of concertina folds (24, 26) and two diagonally opposite stiff portions (28, 30) at respective corner segments (32, 34) of the sheet (as disclosed in the inventor's prior U.S. Pat. No. 5,156,898) and has a pocket (40) at at least one of the segments (32, 34). Pocket (40) may be formed separately, may comprise the stiff portion (28), which may be folded back onto itself to form the pocket (40), or may (alone or together with said portion (28)) be formed from the sheet (22). The stiffening may be provided by a removable card (58) in pocket 40). Such card (58) may bear coded information (60) related to information (62) borne by sheet (22). Pocket (40) may have an egress retarder (64) to retard egress of a card (58).

Abstract: Sheet means (10) comprises a sheet of material (12) having mutually transverse sets of concertina folds (14, 16), sealing means (18, 20) to seal the same in a folded condition and defined opening means (18, 20), e.g. a marked and/or weakened break line (54) at which the sealing means can be opened, attachment means (36) for attaching the sheet means (10) to an article (28), diagonally opposite segments (22) of said sheet (12) being adapted one for attachment to the article and the other to be pulled free to open the sheet fully with a single movement once the sealing means have been opened. The penultimate section (80) and ultimate section (86) may project respectively beyond opposite sides (82, 88) of the underlying sections to allow adhesive strips (18, 20) to affix directly to the article (28) or only the ultimate thickness (segment) (26) may be extended (at 90) and so project.

Abstract: A composite label assembly includes a release sheet having first and second sides, with a first cellulose paper label attached by repositional adhesive on the first side, and a second polyester label with permanent pressure sensitive adhesive on the second side. The first label has first indicia relating to an appliance, such as a water heater, while the second label has second indicia relating to the same appliance, e.g. model number and/or serial number. The assembly also includes a shipping label and a warning label. The composite label assembly is easily and readily produced from a web of paper label stock associated with a web of release paper by die cutting paper labels from the label stock and removing the matrix material, and then affixing on the polyester labels directly to the release web.

Abstract: A length of continuous-feed paper, comprising a multiplicity of adjacent paper sheets aligned end-to-end for being fed into a printer. Each of the sheets are defined from adjacent sheets by a cut through the paper, and extending transversely from one side edge of the paper sheet to the other side edge of the paper sheet. First and second continuous paper edge strips are formed on opposite side edges of the paper sheets and extend along the length of the continuous-feed paper for carrying the paper sheets therebetween. The first and second edge strips have sprocket holes therein for permitting the edge strips and the paper sheets carried by the edge strips to be continuously fed through a sprocket-driven printer.

Abstract: A continuous form has regularly longitudinal spaced opposed pairs of transverse cuts extending from each edge of the form. The transverse cuts extending from any one edge are of uniform length. Each pair of transverse cuts is joined by a light line of perforation. A perforation or score line runs longitudinally along the inner end of the transverse cuts extending from each edge. This continuous form construction permits the form portion to be folded in the direction of motion of the form over the shortest known distance prior to cutting or separating the form at the opposed pairs of lines to form folded sheets.

Abstract: A resealable, overlaminated leaflet label is disclosed having a folded leaflet overlaid by a cover sheet having opposed marginal portions extending beyond the edges of the leaflet. The undersurface of the cover sheet is coated with peelable adhesive material such that the marginal portions are peelably adhered directly to the surface of an article with the leaflet disposed between the article and the cover sheet. A base sheet is not used. The undersurface of the bottommost panel of the leaflet may be coated with an adhesive material leaving an adhesive-free peripheral margin.

Abstract: An improved gaming ticket having a first portion and a second portion, the second portion having folded sections forming three thicknesses containing hidden indicia. The three thicknesses are glued together along only the outer edges thereof. Perforations are placed only in the top two sections on the inside of the glue areas such that by tearing the top two sections along the perforations, the ticket sections can be separated to view the hidden indicia.

Abstract: A card assembly permits xerographic printing of information cards, such as identification or authorization cards. The card assembly comprises a carrier sheet having a cavity. An information card is detachably bonded within the cavity. The foregoing card assembly can be passed through any conventional xerographic printer so that the information card can be printed with high quality xerographic print. The card assembly may be forwarded to the designated cardholder as an attractive package. Furthermore, a xerographic printer or other apparatus is provided with a magnetic encoder which is adapted to encode a magnetic strip situated on the card assembly passing through the xerographic printer or apparatus. Finally, a bar code may be disposed on the card assembly for encoding information regarding the card assembly and/or information card. The magnetic strip may be encoded in accordance with information decoded from the bar code.

Abstract: A label-equipped form having a release liner on the back of which is provided CB chemical and with CF chemical being provided in alignment on the top of the next adjacent ply.

Abstract: A paper web comprises separable marginal web feed portions surrounding a continuous form. The continuous form has regularly longitudinal spaced opposed pairs of transverse cut lines extending from each marginal web portion. The pairs of transverse lines leave an uncut middle portion of the web and furthermore the lines extending from each marginal web portion are of uniform length. A perforation or score line runs longitudinally along the inner end of the transverse lines extending from each marginal portion. This web construction permits the continuous form portion of the web to be folded in the direction of motion of the web over the shortest known distance prior to cutting or separating the web at the opposed pairs of lines to form folded sheets. In another embodiment, the transverse cut lines may be replaced by transverse perforation lines in which case the web is burst at these lines prior to folding.

Abstract: A folding laminated map with an improved hinge and image retention is described. The map, or composite image, is separated into two or more discrete partial images or panels and printed on a single sheet of a suitable material. The discrete panels contain all the graphic information contained in the composite image, but the panels are spaced from adjacent panels in the composite image. The space between panels is a blank area on the printed sheet which will become the hinge. Slot-like portions are cut out of the blank area on the printed sheet in such a way as to leave connecting tabs between adjacent partial images or panels. The slots are very narrow enabling substantial juxtaposition of adjacent panels. After the slots are cut out of the hinge portion of the printed sheet, the single sheet containing the panels is passed through a laminating device with the hinge parallel to the direction of travel through the laminator.

Abstract: In one aspect, an article of manufacture constituting a flat planar sheet of material having slits cut therethrough in selected patterns to define the configuration of a subsidiary portion of the flat planar sheet of material, while means of attachment are provided at each change of direction of the perimeter of the subsidiary portion of the sheet. Formed in the flat planar primary sheet of material are lines of flexibility formed by linear compression over a very limited area of the flat planar sheet of material to diminish its thickness along the lines of flexibility thereby permitting flexure of the planar sheet of material along the lines of flexibility.

Abstract: A sheet of flat paper or poster stock has information printed on one side in the form of separate and independent areas of discrete information units, and a large-scale poster-like pattern occupying substantially the entire available area of the opposite side surface of the sheet. A plurality of straight crease lines are marked on one surface of the sheet, arranged to define a coordinate grid-like pattern surrounding the various discrete information units, such that the sheet may be folded conveniently along the crease lines to form a fold-out booklet having a plurality of leaves with units of information printed on each leaf, similar in nature to the pages of a book.