Abstract: A visual display device for providing a continuous, non-reversing animated sequence of displayed images to an observer with a separation member; a plurality of interposed coded images fixed to a first surface of the separation member to form an image member; a plurality of shutter elements fixed to the second surface of the separation member, and a plurality of viewing elements interposed between the plurality of shutter elements to form a shutter member. The coded images, the plurality of shutter elements, and the plurality of viewing elements can share a common orientation and a given pitch. The image member may be transparent except for the plurality of coded images. A strand of flexible material may be provided for suspending the visual display device for continuous rotation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a two-part token and to a method of using same for business purposes.

Abstract: A method of operating a computer system to provide a game of chance for players, based on a horse race in which horses are assigned post positions, in which a ticket is provided having two columns, one for horse post positions and the second containing a number of rows, each containing entry locations for all possible finishing positions. The player marks in each row one finishing position for each horse, a different finishing position for each row, thus producing a player data set, before post positions are assigned to the horses. The player data sets are entered in a central computer. Horse post positions are then drawn and a post position data set is entered in the computer. After the race is run, an outcome data set is entered in the computer and is compared with a combination of the player data set and the post position data set to see whether any player data sets correspond to the outcome data set.

Abstract: A receptacle for use in receiving and supporting an admission ticket or admission stub is formed of a planar sheet of heavy paper or cardboard or similar material cut to define a plurality of panels joined along fold lines. The ticket receptacle is foldable along the fold lines to place the panels in overlying relationship and to define a corner pocket configured to receive an admission ticket or ticket stub. The various surfaces of the panels support pluralities of images elements which are suitable for communicating the desired information to the ticket recipient.

Abstract: A book has two covers and a set of book pages contained between the covers. The covers close to form a shape which has an external appearance resembling the head of a creature, with two eyes and a mouth. The two covers are joined to one another along a minor portion of the circumference, and are connected along the remaining portion of the said circumference by a releasable fastener such as a zip such that the fastener (the zip) forms the mouth. The pages of the book can be accessed by releasing the fastener and hinging open the two covers about the minor portion of the circumference.

Abstract: The invention is of a kit or system useful for guiding and facilitating the taking, tabulation and processing of measurements as pertain to scoring game animal according to established scoring rules. The kit or system includes a flexible cable which is used to record absolute lengths or distances needed for a proper scoring. The cable lacks cumulative length indicia or unit indications, but rather includes equally spaced incremental indicia which are used (by multiplying the number of indicia as rest between measurement endpoints) as part of the ultimate determination of length according to standard measurement units. A reusable score card is also provided which includes spaces for recording measurements and indicia for indicating the proper measurements to be taken as well as the sequence thereof and prescribed calculations to be made therefrom.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing greeting card having a light transmitting carrier with a scene printed on both sides of the front cover thereof inserted and adhered between two substantially equal sized folded over sections with substantially equal sized cutouts therethrough. The scenes are identical with one being the reverse of the other so that when viewing through the cutouts and the light transmitting carrier from either side thereof toward a light source one bright common scene is viewed with one side having a reverse scene from the other side. The greeting card has a solid back either with printed indica thereon or left blank for the user to inscribe thereon.

Abstract: A book which comprises: first and second rigid covers, a plurality of rigid pages, and binding means attached to an edge of each rigid cover and each rigid page, wherein at least some of said rigid pages are of a different size to others of such rigid pages so that when said book is closed, said plurality of pages is sandwiched between said first and second covers to form a three-dimensional sculpture.

Abstract: A card such as a greeting card or post card to which both artwork and instructions for creating a product, such as a food recipe, may be applied. The card includes a weakened, frangible portion forming at least one sever line, along which the card may be severed into two segments. One of the segments contains the instructions and may be placed in a file box or other receptacle for future reference. A method for applying the artwork and instructions to the card is also disclosed.

Abstract: A simple foldable greeting card wherein, upon opening, decorative display elements self-generate a 3-D effect.

Abstract: A display is described that can be formed from a single sheet of card stock or other planar material. The display can be used as a greeting card, a photograph frame, a desk decoration, an award, a seasonal ornament that can be hung from a hook or loop and for other purposes. Spaced-apart, superimposed image panels are hinged or folded to spacers. The panels have apertures that define pictorial elements in profile. The spaced-apart panels may be placed in alignment and view in elevation to reveal a scene having substantial dimensionality. A different scene can be revealed when the display is made of unprinted plain card stock. It is possible, however, to print or emboss the display or to make it using colored papers. It is a particular advantage that the display can be manufactured in a continuous machine process using conventional stock-handling equipment. Another important feature of the article is that it can be stored or shipped flat and expanded when viewing is desired.

Abstract: A card such as a greeting card or post card to which both artwork and instructions for creating a product, such as a food recipe, may be applied. The card includes a weakened, frangible portion forming at least one sever line, along which the card may be severed into two segments. One of the segments contains the instructions and may be placed in a file box or other receptacle for future reference. A method for applying the artwork and instructions to the card is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a toy for amusement. The toy is comprised of a cardboard-like panel with one or more spherical toy balls, commonly known as "floating eyeballs," Jet Balls.TM. or Glide Balls.TM., affixed to the panel which bears graphic depictions including human, insect, animal, or creature-like facial features on both its front and back surfaces. The panel can be hingedly connected to a book or other card-like device such that when the panel is turned over or opened, a new panel bearing different features appears. The panel and spherical toy ball(s) together make an entertaining three-dimensional representation that can be controlled by the user to create a visual effect in which the spherical toy ball(s) move about in a manner similar to human-like eye movement. Another embodiment shows a daytime calendar having the spherical toy balls protruding through the top page of the calendar.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a memorabilia card in the form of a substrate having an image surface and wherein the image surface typically includes an action image of a famous figure. An example is a baseball batter in the act of batting a ball. There further is provided a miniature replica of an item used by the personality at a memorable event and which replica item is made from an item used by the personality at the memorable event. An example is a miniature bat adhered to the image surface in the position where an image of the bat normally would appear, and which is made from the bat used by the personality at a memorable event, such as a particular home run. The card further preferably includes the name of the personality and a certification of the authenticity of the item.

Abstract: The invention relate to a book publishing kit for children the kit includes two templates and a number of sheets. The sheets include a cover on which a cover template is placed with a cut out preferably rectangular area in which a drawing can be made. Sheets are provided for internal book pages and another template is placed on each of these pages with a cut out preferably rectangular opening of a different sizing and centering with respect to the page than that of the cover sheet for illustration purposes. The bottom of each page is reserved for printing text of up to fifteen words in length. Separate sheets are provided with boxes in which text for the pages can be written and the page number indicated within a smaller box of each respective text box.The sheets are sent to the publisher in a self addressed envelope with the order form filled out indicating whether the child's spelling should be corrected. The kit includes washable markers for the illustrations.

Abstract: A greeting card or keepsake card includes a formed, raised image, and it includes panels which protect the front and rear of the formed, raised image. In a preferred embodiment, the front panel of the card also includes an opening through which one can see the raised image when the card is closed, and the front panel includes a pocket on its inside surface for receiving a compact disk or other flat member. Also in a preferred embodiment, the formed, raised image is surrounded by a raised frame, and the raised image panel defines a flat rear perimeter.

Abstract: A system for decorating textile material comprising an article of textile material embellished with an ornamental design, and a decorative patch capable of being mounted on the article of textile material, the article of textile material further including a marked area for indicating a location of mounting for the patch.

Abstract: A method of bleed-printing, for example, social stationery, including the steps of attaching a sheet of paper to be printed to a carrier, printing on the sheet of paper so that the printed matter extends beyond at least one edge of a die-cut portion of the sheet of paper, and removing the sheet of paper from the carrier. The adhesive chosen is such that the sheet of paper is substantially free of adhesive after it is removed from the carrier. A method of decorating a napkin, including the steps of printing printed material on a label comprising directory paper, and attaching the label to a napkin using an adhesive.

Abstract: A security device comprises a substrate (1) having a viewing region (3) which is provided on one side with first indicia (7) and on the other side with second indicia (9) overlying the first indicia. The substrate carries an obscuring material (10) aligned with the second indicia (9) so as to prevent at least the second indicia from being viewed from the one side of the substrate under reflected radiation. The substrate is sufficiently transparent while the obscuring material permits the passage of sufficient transmitted radiation to allow the second indicia (9) to be viewed from the one side of the substrate under transmission conditions.

Abstract: A coloring book is formed of a plurality of sheets of card stock removably affixed along one edge to the book binding. An image is printed on the face of the sheet, and a die cut outline of the image circumscribes a portion of the image to a midpoint of the sheet. Parallel fold lines are provided adjacent the top and bottom edges of the sheet, and a third discontinuous fold line is provided midpoint of the sheet from the side edges of the sheet to the die cut image. The coloring book is designed so that the individual sheets may be removed, e.g. after coloring, and folded to form a stand with the colored picture standing upright.

Abstract: A novel design and method of manufacturing confetti uses an interior cutout type die-cutting process. The resulting die cut confetti has unique and unusual aerodynamic features creating visually pleasing flight patterns. The predominant descent pattern of this new confetti is a hover action. The confetti rocks slightly back and forth during its descent but primary remains parallel to the ground.

Abstract: An aroma-generating greeting card in a folder format having a front panel that folds over a rear panel. Printed on the front panel is a greeting appropriate to a given occasion, such as a holiday. Printed on the rear panel is a message related to the greeting. Mounted behind a port formed in the rear panel and blocking this port is a gas-barrier bag housing plastic beads impregnated with a fragrance whose aroma is associated with the occasion. The aroma is dischargeable through a vent in the bag lying within the confines of the port. The port is normally covered by a removable sticker which seals the vent to prevent discharge of the aroma. When a recipient receives the card and unfolds it to read the message and then peels off the sticker, the aroma is then discharged so that it can be sensed by the recipient.

Abstract: An advertisement page for binding to or within a publication, comprising a first opposing layer; a second opposing layer attached to the first opposing layer; and a sample material disposed between the first and second opposing layers, wherein an edge of the advertisement page is flush with the outside edge of the pages of the publication. The present invention also relates to an advertisement page with offset and attachment characteristics which allow it to be bound within a publication such that an edge of the advertisement page is flush with the outside edge of the pages of the publication, wherein sample material is maintained between two opposing layers formed from one continuous sheet which has been folded and which may be trimmed at the fold line. The present invention also relates to methods of making such advertisement pages.

Abstract: A novel greeting card is disclosed having metallic leaves secured with one or more mechanical hinges. Various forms of engravings, hinges, leaves and overlays may be provided. Interior leaves may be inserted as well. The greeting card constitutes a permanent or semi-permanent commemoration of a special occasion or event.

Abstract: A greeting card is formed to have a pocket for receiving a test kit therein. In one embodiment of the present invention, the greeting card is a fiftieth birthday greeting card and the test kit is a fecal occult blood test kit. The pocket is formed to have a cutout portion for facilitating removal of the kit, and the text and graphics of the greeting card refer to and correspond to the type of kit contained in the pocket. In the example given, competent health authorities recommend use of fecal occult blood test kits annually beginning at age fifty.

Abstract: A greeting card on which is printed a message addressed to its recipient by an established character, such as a well-known cartoon figure. The card includes a detachable decal section having printed thereon an image of the character. The decal section is printed with a transferable ink, the remainder of the card being printed with a non-transferable ink. The decal section constitutes a gift from this character to the recipient who can detach this section and transfer the image thereon to a surface receptive to a transferable ink which may be of the heat or water tranferable type.

Abstract: A greeting card, comprising a front panel, two side panels, and a rear reflecting panel. An image panel, bearing a translucent or transparent image, is centrally located on the front panel. The front panel has a front panel bottom where the rear reflecting panel is attached, forming an acute angle therewith for reflecting ambient light toward the image panel. The side panels extend substantially perpendicular to the front panel to make the greeting card free standing. The rear reflecting panel fixes to the side panels with a pair of tabs and slots for fixing the relative positions of the front panel, side panels, and the rear reflecting panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a toy for amusement. The toy is comprised of a cardboard-like panel with one or more spherical toy balls, commonly known as "floating eyeballs," Jet Balls.TM. or Glide Balls.TM., affixed to the panel which bears human, insect, animal, or creature-like facial features on both its front and back surfaces. The panel can be hingedly connected to a book or other card-like device such that when the panel is turned over or opened, a new panel bearing different facial features appears. The panel and floating eyeballs together make an entertaining three-dimensional facial representation that can be controlled by the user to create a visual effect in which the floating eyeballs move about in a manner similar to human-like eye movement. Another embodiment shows a daytime calendar having the floating eyeballs protruding through the top page of the calendar.

Abstract: A message calendar for suggesting engaging in specified activities on a selected day in the future. The calendar has a main panel bearing indicia corresponding to all days and months of a calendar year. Masks are removably placed on the calendar to indicate a selected activity and a selected day. Each mask is configured to bear a pictorial device symbolic of the intended activity. Each mask has an opening for revealing indicia corresponding to the selected day and for concealing indicia corresponding to adjacent days. Additionally, removably adhered members bearing messages rendered in written languages may be adhered to further comment on proposed activities. The calendar includes a clock face having movable hands and an area devoid of indicia for storing masks and members bearing written messages by adherence.

Abstract: A dictionary of an alphabetic foreign language is an information carrier on which marked-off groups (4-10) of words (3) of the foreign language are positioned. A translation (13) and transcription (12) are provided adjacent to each word of the foreign language. Words, which have an identical sequence (11) of letters, comprising at least one third of the letters in the words, in the direction from the end to the beginning of a word, are combined into a group (4-10). Wherein, each group is positioned sequentially with respect to another group of words, the aforesaid sequence (11) of letters of which comprises the greatest number of coinciding letters in the direction from the end to the beginning of a word. The groups (4-10) of words are separated one from another by a separating element (14), for example, by marking the group or by an empty space (15) on the carrier. The number of groups is not limited.

Abstract: A color image forming sheet is formed of a sheet substrate and a color area having plural colors. The plural colors are arranged in a regular pattern on the surface of the substrate so that a ground color of the substrate surface is exposed in a regular pattern, in which a desired color is presented by a color mixture when part of the sheet surface is covered.

Abstract: A system or network for assembling, filing and processing health care data transactions and insurance claims made by patients pursuant to health care policies issued to the patients by insurance companies or other carriers for service provided to the patients at health care facilities. The network comprises a multitude of participating patients, a multitude of health care facilities, and a plurality of insurance companies or other carriers. Each of the patients has a personal data file including a set of patient related data encoded in a machine readable format, and each of the health care facilities has a telecommunications unit and a file reader to read the data on the personal data files and to transmit the patient related data to the telecommunications unit at the facility. The network further includes a central claims processing unit connected to the telecommunications units of the health care facilities to receive the electronic claim forms from those facilities and to adjudicate those claims.

Abstract: An advertisement page for binding to or within a publication, comprising a first opposing layer; a second opposing layer attached to the first opposing layer; and a sample material disposed between the first and second opposing layers, wherein an edge of the advertisement page is flush with the outside edge of the pages of the publication. The present invention also relates to an advertisement page with offset and attachment characteristics which allow it to be bound within a publication such that an edge of the advertisement page is flush with the outside edge of the pages of the publication, wherein sample material is maintained between two opposing layers formed from one continuous sheet which has been folded and which may be trimmed at the fold line. The present invention also relates to methods of making such advertisement pages.

Abstract: A marker for placement adjacent an evidence item at a crime scene having upstanding panels connected to form a freestanding unit. A base panel extends from the lower edge of the upstanding panels and is imprinted with reference indicia such as suitable scales and a photographic target. The base panel may have a cut-out so the item of evidence may be positioned within the cut-out for better reference. The surfaces of the panels carry indicia such as numbers or letters for identification. The markers may be placed on a horizontal surface or suspended by use of a fastener from a vertical surface. The markers are provided to law enforcement personnel in kits containing multiple sequentially imprinted markers which are nestable and stackable.

Abstract: A personalized, user assembled greeting card is described that includes a manually usable holder for detachably receiving a sound recording. The sound recording is user selected from a variety of available sound recordings, and is placed by the user in the holder for manual detachment by a recipient. A greeting card and sound recording display and dispenser system is also provided, with a first display section having card receptacles for releasably receiving and presenting a plurality of greeting cards for display and selection by a user. A second display section has sound recording receptacles for releasably receiving and presenting a plurality of sound recordings for selection by the user. A process is also described in which greeting cards and sound recordings are presented for user assembly in a combination to present a personalized greeting card and sound recording combination to a recipient.

Abstract: A method of making an individualized restaurant menu for a customer desirous of avoiding ingestion of customer-selected ingredients. A database is loaded into a computer. Names of all the ingredients used by the restaurant are loaded into the database. A plurality of recipes are loaded into the database. Each recipe comprises ingredients selected from the ingredients, named in the database. The customer selects any ingredients the customer wishes to avoid. The customer's name is entered into the database in association with the names of ingredients which the customer has selected as to-be-avoided. The database of recipes is automatically searched for the ingredients-to-be-avoided. All available recipes not containing ingredients-to-be-avoided are printed on a menu, customized for the customer. The menu includes the customer's name, the names of ingredients-to-be-avoided, and a list of names of servings of selected available recipes.

Abstract: A letter card having a covering with a tear line on the inside, and a shaped inflatable device received inside the covering, the shaped inflatable device holding an acidic chemical means and a separating layer and a basic chemical means separated from the acidic chemical means by the separating layer, the acidic chemical means and the basic chemical means being mixed together to produce a chemical reaction and to release a gas when breaking the separating layer by force, thereby causing the shaped inflatable device to swell and to come out of the covering.

Abstract: A personal greeting card/postcard includes at least one panel having opposite faces wherein at least one of the opposite faces includes an adhesive surface and a removable protective film which covers the adhesive surface prior to use. The protective film is removed so that a personal photograph, picture or the like can be adhered to the card panel. A message and/or mailing address can be applied to the opposite face, on a second or third panel of the card or on a removable decal which removably adheres to the attached photograph.

Abstract: A single unit greeting card kit is provided having associated stickers for customizing and personalizing a greeting card portion. An integrated envelope may also be provided.

Abstract: A greeting card kit which includes a greeting card containing a "hidden message." The greeting card includes an imprinted crossword puzzle type lattice having open squares and spaced numbers each keyed to either an "across" or a "down" heading. A recipient of the greeting card solves the crossword puzzle using clues and deciphers the hidden message through a mask of the greeting card.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a memorabilia card in the form of a substrate having an image surface and wherein the image surface typically includes an action image of a famous figure. An example is a baseball batter in the act of batting a ball. There further is provided a miniature replica of an item used by the personality at a memorable event and which replica item is made from an item used by the personality at the memorable event. An example is a miniature bat adhered to the image surface in the position where an image of the bat normally would appear, and which is made from the bat used by the personality at a memorable event, such as a particular home run. The card further preferably includes the name of the personality and a certification of the authenticity of the item.

Abstract: A marker for placement adjacent an evidence item at a crime scene having upstanding panels connected to form a freestanding unit. A base panel extends from the lower edge of the upstanding panels and is imprinted with reference indicia such as suitable scales and a photographic target. The surfaces of all panels carry alphanumeric indicia. The markers may be placed on a horizontal surface or suspended by use of a fastener from a vertical surface. The markers are provided to law enforcement personnel in kits containing multiple sequentially imprinted markers.

Abstract: A children's book is enhanced with hologram features to increase the level of a child's interest in the book. The hologram children's book includes a cover portion having a front cover, a back cover, and a spine formed therebetween. A plurality of leaves are bound to the cover portion. Each of the leaves includes a recto sheet and a verso sheet. A plurality of windows are formed in the recto and verso sheets of the leaves. A plurality of hologram sheets are respectively disposed adjacent to the windows, between the recto and verso sheets. Each window and corresponding hologram sheet defines a hologram feature. The windows and hologram sheets may be configured so that one side of the hologram sheet is visible through a window formed in a recto sheet of a leaf, while the other side of the hologram sheet is visible through a window formed in the verso sheet of the same leaf. The children's book may also have a hologram feature formed in the cover portion.

Abstract: A bingo game booklet includes a top sheet having at least one bingo face with a first serial number located on each bingo face of the top sheet wherein the first serial number is identical on each bingo face of the top sheet. A second sheet is located below the top sheet with the second sheet including at least one bingo face. A second serial number is located on each bingo face of the second sheet. The second serial number is identical on each bingo face of the second sheet and is also identical to the first serial number. A first indicium is located on the top sheet wherein each of the bingo faces is designated by the first indicium. A second indicium is located on the second sheet wherein each bingo face of the second sheet is designated by the second indicium. The first and second indicia are different. A connecting element connects an edge of the top sheet to an edge of the second sheet to form the sheets into a bingo game booklet.

Abstract: A kit for creating artwork such as sand painting is provided having a front cover, a back cover, and an interposed spine. The spine spaces the front and back cover when folded into a book form. The back cover extends outwardly beyond the front cover when folded and has a container mounted thereon which retains a series of dispensers therein. A booklet is mounted to the inside of one of the covers and an envelope is mounted to the inside of the other cover. A plurality of drawing sheets are provided having a base and a cover sheet. The base has a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive which is removably covered by the cover sheet. The cover sheet has perforations to define a plurality of removable portions. Each dispenser has a plurality of small color particles of a pre-selected color.

Abstract: An identification system is provided for children traveling as a group under the guidance of a teacher. Each child carries an identification tag on a frangible length of bead chain. The tag has first identifying indicia such as an unduplicated number unique to that child and second identifying indicia providing information relating to the group. The name of each child and of the group containing the child is written on an information sheet held by the teacher. A support sheet has a front side with a plurality of pocket members, each defining a device compartment for removably receiving one of the identification tags and its chain and a rear side including a pouch member coextensive with all of the pocket members and defining an information cell therein. An identification sheet is received in the information cell has a plurality of information zones, each bearing the name and biographical information relating to a child.

Abstract: A greeting or other card plays an appropriate aural message and serves as a presentation vehicle for a gift or other article such as a lottery ticket. The card includes a device for playing a tune or verbal message and has mounting slots for the article. When seated in the slots, the article interrupts the electrical circuit of the device, preventing playback of the tune or message. On removal of the article, a switch of the device closes to complete an electrical circuit which causes the aural greeting to sound.

Abstract: By providing a three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image forming member in planar form removably mounted to a carrier, and constructed for being easily removed therefrom and assembled or mounted with a card or display member, a completely integrated three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image generating system is attained enabling individuals, and small businesses to produce pop-up, three-dimensional, or mechanically-activated displays, bags, characters, greeting cards, stationery, advertising literature, and the like, that is equivalent in quality and visual presentation to commercially produced material. Preferably, a plurality of different three-dimensional, pop-up, and/or mechanical image forming members are provided with each incorporating a message receiving zone in which any desired message can be printed by the user.

Abstract: A machine producible three dimensional greeting card formed from card stock automatically printed, die cut, gate folded and adhered to mechanically produce a card in a folded configuration which can be unfolded by an end user into three dimensions. In a preferred embodiment, the three dimensional greeting card includes four fold lines and five panels, with end panels adhered together, whereby the panels of the card in an unfolded configuration occupy four different planes. Areas of panels may be die cut to extend beyond fold lines into adjacent panels. Print images upon both sides of the panels may correspond to die cut patterns or profiles of peripheral and/or internal cuts. Corresponding front and back images may be printed on opposite sides of the card. The card is folded so that opposite end panels overlap and are adhered back to front whereby the card can be unfolded into a three dimensional configuration by the end user and stood upon edges of the panels for display.

Abstract: Novel polymers useful, in particular, in cosmetic compositions for application to the hair are described.