Abstract: A method of making a personalized children's storybook using preprinted books and inserting stickers containing personalized, variable text to create an individualized story line.

Abstract: Most golf greens slope, which causes balls that are putted on them to follow curves, rather than moving in straight lines. An heuristic visual device is provided to assist a golfer in estimating how a putted golf ball will "break" on a sloping green. The invention provides graphic representations of trajectories of putted golf balls rolling on greens that slope solely along principal directions (i.e. front-to-back and right-to-left). A golfer, who must initially estimate how the green on which he is planning to putt actually slopes in the two principal directions, can metally combine those graphically represented putting trajectories in order to estimate the effects of gravity and thereby to predict his proper `line of play`.

Abstract: A pad of regular hexagonal flexible sheets each having a front surface adapted to be written on, and a coating of repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive over a portion of its rear surface releasably adhering the sheet to an underlying sheet in the pad. Information can be written on the front of the sheets, and the individual written on sheets can be adhered to a planar surface in side by side relationship with edge portions of up to six adjacent sheets in contact to represent relationships between the information on the sheets.

Abstract: A method and articles by which registered lost personal acessory items such as keyrings containing keys can be returned by U.S. Mail to their owner without compromise of security, consisting of an identification tag with a unique barcode indicia or similar identifier, a registration card with identical barcode and owner-written address information requiring no transcription, and a central registry capable of entering, storing, and retrieving one from among an unlimited number of registrations by laser and computer technology, with separate, redundant storage methods for registry protection.

Abstract: A method and device for reordering items stored as groups in an inventory of items which includes an order sheet and a group of labels deposited with each group of items. Each label has a part number corresponding to the item and an index mark printed on one side and a second side treated with a peelable adhesive. When an item is withdrawn from a group of items, a label is attached to a sheet which thus becomes an order sheet. Index marks are printed on the order sheet which are aligned with index marks printed on each label. When the customer desires to order items to replenish depleted stock, he mails or "faxes" the order sheet to the supplier. The supplier may then (either manually or with character reading equipment) identify the item to be ordered and the quantity to be ordered from the number of labels on the order sheet. He may then compute price, taxes, etc., and print out an order form using this information. The index marks may simply be lines.

Abstract: A mailing device and method including a bar coded return label removably mounted to the original communication, but attachable to a return envelope supplied by the recipient. An original document includes a letterhead having the label removably mounted thereto which duplicates the identity of the sender in both written and bar coded data appearing beneath the label on the letterhead. The label includes self-adhesive allowing the label to be removed from the document and mounted to a return envelope identifying the original sender. The removable stickers may be shaped as a business card and arranged in a vertical stack. Account indicia are printed on the label for payment of document delivery fees, such as postal fees, by the sender. Instructions are set forth on the sticker backing.

Abstract: A method for folding paper into letters of the alphabet. The method has defining a rectangular piece of paper with an X-axis paralel to a width thereof and a Y-axis parallel to a length thereof, folding the piece of paper into the shape of an alphabetic letter at lines parallel to the X-axis, thereby dividing the piece of paper into a plurality of segments, in segments to be formed into curves, defining a plurality of alternative lines X' and X" parallel to the X-axis so that a sub-segment of paper between every two sequential lines X' and X" is longer than a sub-segment of paper between every two sequential lines X" and X', corrugating the piece of paper at the alternative lines X' and X", corrugating the piece of paper at lines parallel to the Y-axis, and bending the folded and corrugated piece of paper into an alphabetic shape.

Abstract: A yearly calendar with multi layered structure is disclosed consisting of fundamentally identical single-faced and/or fundamentally identical double-faced sub-calendars corresponding to different periods of the year and assembled in chronological order.In abstract a preferred embodiment is a single-faced sub-calendar comprising a base and a frame which are flat boards attached together along one edge, a screen layer, a picture layer and a top layer consisting of plurality of separate planar sub-elements and removably affixed to one face of the base in definite order. All the layers are consecutively detached and discarded or relocated upon their designated function. The top layer consist of plurality of separate planar parts creating table of time. The picture layer consist of plurality of located in random order planar portions gradually collated in the frame. The screen consist of plurality of separate planar plates temporarily concealing fragments of messages enclosed on the base.

Abstract: A method for accommodating a magnetic tape cassette and an index card in a book-case type cassette storage case into which the magnetic tape cassette is inserted while being moved in one direction so as to be accommodated therein. An index card is provided which is made of a rectangular sheet material. An end portion of the card is bent so that the portion is brought into planar contact with an inner surface of a rear wall of the cassette storage case when the index card is inserted in the storage case. The bending is performed along a bending line in one end portion of the index card in such a manner that, in the direction of thickness of the cassette storage case, the height (h.sub.1) of the bent portion is smaller than the height (H.sub.1) of an internal space in the cassette storage case when the index card is inserted into the cassette storage case, and the bent portion including a wide portion defined by a distance (w.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of protecting a philatelic item for alteration, which philatelic item bears a mark identifying an expert or owner of the item and possibly an additional distinguishable mark specific to the philatelic item. The invention further relates to a method of preventing fraudulent reuse of stamps.

Abstract: A greeting card for commemorating a particular date includes a front sheet having a obverse face, a reverse face and a pair of laterally spaced apart opposite edges, apertures in the front sheet configured and placed for presenting an image of at least a portion of the date at the obverse face of the front sheet, a back sheet integral with the front sheet along one of the opposite edges of the front sheet and folded along the one of the edges so as to be juxtaposed with the reverse face of the front sheet, and selected areas delineated on the obverse face of the front sheet, adjacent the apertures, for the reception of alphanumeric characters thereon to complete the representation of the date.

Abstract: A laundry ticket is provided that has separable tag portions with adhesive strips on opposite ends on one side thereof. The tags are threaded through a button hole and the two adhesive portions brought together to attach the tag to a garment without the use of staples. The tags bear bar coded identification data for associating an item of laundry with a laundry ticket.

Abstract: A matchmaking or personal compatibility indicating device including a base member, a plurality of visually sensible indicator locations formed on the base member for indication of characteristics by the user of the device and apparatus cooperative with the first and second plurality of visually sensible indicator locations for permitting a user to indicate his and his potential partner's desired characteristics. The base member is configured to permit base members of a user and of a potential partner to be mutually arranged in an arrangement so that the plurality of visually sensible indicator locations on one base member is positioned in registration with the plurality of visually sensible indicator locations on the other base member, such that the coincidence between the characteristics of one person and the characteristics of another person may be visually sensed.

Abstract: A card construction includes an envelope portion of a card in the form of a sleeve or pocket with an opening at the top which receives and holds a slideable pullout. A tab is formed by a reverse fold at the lower end of the pullout. The rear face of the envelope includes an aperture or window which engages a tab extending from the lower end of the pullout. The location and dimension of the window corresponds to the tab so that the two engage at a point where it is appropriate to stop the pullout from coming any farther out of the envelope. Because of the outward spring force of the tab, a tapered end of the tab is thrust out of the window as it passes by the aperture, thus ensuring engagement between the pullout and the envelope.

Abstract: A lithographic print of a color photograph which includes printed lettering in an area where the density of the ink dots which reproduce the photograph is reduced to enhance the visibility of the printed lettering.The print is prepared by superimposing a screen having a substantially lower dot density over the portions of the color separation films corresponding to the area reserved for lettering and preparing the engraved printing plates from these screened films.

Abstract: Apparatus useful in preventing or reducing risks of transmitting an infectious disease, primarily AIDS, or genetic disorder, comprises identification means such as a personal card bearing identity particulars of a first participant and security feature(s) and a storage medium such as a certificate or data based, bearing legible or retreivable test result data concerning the particular defect. A second participant consults the result before permitting intimate contact or accepting a donation of blood, body tissue or similar material.

Abstract: A greeting card is constructed of at least one or two panels of a sheet-form material having at least a portion of one surface of at least one of the panels being substantially smooth and non-porous. All surfaces of the panels are printable. A thin sheet of static cling vinyl overlies and is electrostatically adhered to the material's smooth non-porous surface. The sheet of static cling vinyl is adapted to be manually peeled from the flexible material and electro-statically selectively adhered any number of times to any other smooth, non-porous surface to display printing on the sheet or to decorate the other surface.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a chart listing medications, dosage times, and notes. Tactile and visual medication symbols and marking elements denote specific times for taking specific medications. Medication containers are similarly marked.

Abstract: Memorabilia insert sheets are pressed against a support sheet having rows and columns of small area self-stick visual fiducial adhesive zones imprinted thereon. Since the adhesive in the zones is releasable and reusable, misaligned insert sheets may be readily mounted upon the support sheet a number of times by an unskilled user until the insert sheet edges are parallel with respect to the support sheet edges and the surrounding borders are even. A transparent cover sheet is then laminated to the insert sheet by the application of heat and pressure to make a long-lasting, attractive display.

Abstract: This invention enables the faster processing and sorting of mail pieces and packages while also detecting pieces with insufficient postage. A postal stamp is introduced which has provisions for entering, by the stamp user, both the destination and origination identifier codes which are detectable by a scanning device. In addition, distinct markings are printed for alerting a scanning device to the location and orientation of the entered identifier codes. Furthermore, special marking code printed thereon is provided to identify the monetary value of the stamp. Two other different stamp structures are also introduced to help facilitate the stated objectives. These two other structures involve stamps of two layers with peel-off pieces. A mail sorting process and apparatus is provided which utilizes the capabilities of the introduced stamp. Finally, a spostal metering device is improved and introduced as a compatible part of this invention.

Abstract: A business card assembly suitable for use in application with a business catalog or brochure is provided. The card assembly includes a pair of business cards connected along a common edge which defines a perforated score-line. The underside of each of the cards is provided with an adhesive backing which may be selectively removed in order to expose an adhesive surface along the underside of the cards. As a result, each of the cards may be selectively adhered to a display surface, such as a catalog or brochure, or may be left intact with the backing to be used as a conventional business card.

Abstract: A single configuration presentation folder is provided, enabling a user to heat laminate custom printed sheets to the face of the folder without the use of a conventional paper carrier. Portions of the folder are scored to produce folders with one or two pouches holding sales literature or pouchless versions for stand-up displays, or folders containing saddle-stitched data sheets therein or laminated data sheets mounted within a loose leaf or spiral bound cover. Various arrays of fiducials are provided for enabling easy, accurate manual positioning of variable sized insert sheets with respect to the folder edges. The fiducials may be made to disappear upon lamination or are otherwise visually non-obtrusive to the eye. The fiducials may consist of disappearing ink, readily releasable adhesive, grid lines formed in the heat activatable adhesive of the cover sheet, indentations in the folder or inks having low visual contrast.

Abstract: In a method for effecting evaluation of consumer products by test panel members, the panel members receive a set of test materials which include an evaluation set of products, a video tape containing a video presentation of members of the evaluation set and means for ordering products free of charge. The choices made by the panel members provide information as to preferences between test products and established brands. The evaluation process is repeated over several cycles to provide information regarding long term purchase habits and product sustainability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of confirming the identity of a patient with an individual to receive a treatment intended for said patient, by (a) obtaining a print identification characteristic of said patient; (b) obtaining a print identification characteristic of said individual to whom said treatment is intended to be administered; (c) confirming the identity of the print identification characteristic obtained from the patient with the print identification characteristic obtained from the individual. Also disclosed are an associated device and system. The device can have information identifying one or more than one patient.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for recording prints of digital extremities, and the like, utilizes a transparent print indicia recording medium to record images corresponding to the digits of an individual wherein the record, thus obtained, on the adhesive coated surface of the transparent medium may be sealed to a transparent base and then utilized to generate a plurality of image displaying records which may be easily disseminated and used by others in various postures and manners, e.g., front or back observation of a digit indicia as well as transporation or communication of reproductions of the original records to remote locations and/or storage in typical memory devices such as magnetic tape or the like.

Abstract: A referencing device has a corner constructed of two generally rectangular plies and closed along two adjacent sides to receive a larger generally rectangular sheet and with provision on the outer plies for informational indicia.

Abstract: An electronic printing system for scanning signature pages for signature jobs in which the pages of the document are placed face down in registered position on the platen of a scanner such that the signature images are side by side in the fast scan direction in order to enable an array to view both images concurrently on relative movement between the array and the platen in a slow scan direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a quality indicator for a gemstone and more particularly to such a quality indicator for a gemstone composed of a chart with coloration in a plurality of colors and an indication of a grading scale in terms of the grades expressed in and with reference to the colors of the chart.

Abstract: A stack of sheet assemblies, each of which sheet assemblies comprises first and second sheets each having front and rear major surfaces and first and second opposite edges, a first layer of adhesive adhering a portion of the rear surface of the first sheet adjacent the first edge of the first sheet to the front surface of the second sheet adjacent the first edge of the second sheet with the first edges generally aligned, the first layer of adhesive extending a first predetermined distance from the first edges toward the second edges of the sheets, and a second layer of pressure sensitive adhesive on the rear surface of the second sheet. The second layer of pressure sensitive adhesive comprises a first portion adhering the rear surface of the second sheet of the sheet assembly to the front surface of the first sheet on the sheet assembly beneath it in the stack within the first distance from the first edge.

Abstract: A fragrance-releasing insert for a magazine, book or the like comprises a leaf having four at least partially overlapping sheets. At least an adjacent two of the sheets including the first and second sheets are substantially cut through to define a first portion of a removable unit, and at least an adjacent two of the sheets including the second and third sheets are at least partially cut through to define a second portion of the removable unit. The sheets of the second portion are of one-piece integral construction with corresponding ones of the sheets of the first portion so that the first and second portions are removable from the remainder of the leaf as the removable unit.

Abstract: An adhesive sealing strip for coiled or spooled recording materials, such as rolls of magnetic tape, in which the identification features, such as casting numbers, are clearly legible, is obtained by printing the features on an adhesive tape over the entire width of the web in lines one above the other and at the same time side by side in columns, each following column being offset vertically relative to the preceding column by a specific amount, whereupon the recording material is cut to the desired useful width. In this manner, a maximum height of printing of the identification features can be achieved in which the symbols are clearly legible (FIG. 3).

Abstract: The present invention deals with a variety of advanced perpetual calendars, combined calendars, multiple calendars.

Abstract: An elongate flexible sheet member having a message imprinted thereon is encoiled about an object to be transmitted from a sender to a receiver. Pressure sensitive adhesive secures the first end of the sheet member to the object and secures the final coil to the penultimate coil. Tab, which may carry and encodement to identify the message extends from the final coil and serves to remove the sheet member. In a exemplary embodiment, the sheet member carries a joke pertaining to golf and is spirally wound about the shank of a golf tee.

Abstract: An information converter for use with a pre-printed information listing, such as a television programming guide listings chart comprising a transparent film means such as a plastic sheet for superimposing onto the listings chart such that substantially all of the listings presented on the television listings chart are viewable through the plastic sheet. The information converter further comprises first cross-reference means for converting television station numbers and call letters presented on the listings chart into numbers which are directly usable by the reader to identify television tuner locations where each television station listed in the listings chart can be received on his or her television set. Further, the information converter can include second cross-reference means for converting the call letters of television stations not listed in the listings chart directly into numerical information needed to locate the stations on a television set.

Abstract: An identity card is provided with a character set usable as a printing block, whereby the "natural foamability" that laser action brings about in the plastic materials commonly used for identity cards, such as PVC and polycarbonate, is exploited to obtain a relief height sufficient for a clear impression of the characters. The standard total height of the embossed characters relative to the rest of the card surface is reached by an additional deformation of the card body in the embossed character area so as to form flat underlying the characters.

Abstract: A preprinted document having an operative portion provided with a means for temporarily attaching related addendum. The attachment means comprises a non-drying, slightly tacky, pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: A method of producing correspondence wherein stationery is equipped at a suitable location with a transparent pressure sensitive adhesive-backed label for coincidental typing with the stationery and which is removable thereafter for application to a blank envelope.

Abstract: A sheet used for laying out or composing lines of text, art work and the like for subsequent photographic reproduction in the printing and graphic arts industries, in which the sheet has non-photographically reproducible indicia on one side or face thereof to facilitate aligning and positioning of the text and the like, and wherein a dry, transparent, tacky adhesive coating is applied to the face for securely holding the text and the like in place, and which also enables the text and the like to be removed and repositioned plural times.

Abstract: An information bearing assembly comprises at least two cards each bearing informational indicia on both their front and rear faces. The cards are pivoted together via a pivot connection between the center of the lower edge of the first card and the center of the upper edge of the second card, so that they can be swiveled between a storage position in which they overlap in face to face engagement, and an open position in which the second card is swiveled down relative to the first card until the opposite side edges are aligned and the information carried on the cards forms a continuous vertical column or sequence on both faces of the resultant assembly.

Abstract: This invention enables the faster processing and sorting of mail pieces and packages while also detecting pieces with insufficient postage. A postal stamp is intoduced which has provisions for entering, by the stamp user, both the destination and origination identifier codes which are detectable by a scanning device. In addition, distinct markings are printed for alerting a scanning device to the location and orientation of the entered identifier codes. Furthermore, special marking code printed thereon is provided to identify the monetary value of the stamp. Two other different stamp structures are also introduced to help facilitate the stated objectives. These two other structures involve stamps of two layers with peel-off pieces. A mail sorting process and apparatus is provided which utilizes the capabilities of the introduced stamp. Finally, a postal metering device is improved and introduced as a compatible part of this invention.

Abstract: A printed sheet product comprises a thin core having a pair of opposing major planar sides. A plurality of sets of code fields are printed on a first side of the core. Each set of code fields is printed with a numeric code unique to the set. At least a first code field of each code field set is printed with the unique numeric code in at least a bar format. At least a second code field of each code field set is printed with the unique numeric code in at least a numeral format. The second code field of each set is spaced from the first code field of the set. A sheet product further comprises a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive applied to at least part of at least one side of the sheet product directly opposite at least part of at least one of the first and second code fields of each code field set printed on the first side of the core.

Abstract: A mailing card is formed of a single sheet of card stock in which a perforated delineation extends entirely across the sheet of card stock to define first and second portions thereof and to facilitate complete separation of those portions from each other. An opening with at least one transparent window tinted in a first color is defined in the first portion of the card stock. Matter is printed on the second portion of the card stock in both the color of the window and in at least one other contrasting color. The first and second portions of the card stock are separated from each other. The printed matter on the second portion is then viewed through the window in the first portion which masks the matter printed in the same color as the window. Hidden messages can thereby be decoded in this manner.

Abstract: A prescription pad comprises a plurality of units each comprising an associated preprinted prescription leaf and preprinted check leaf; the preprinted prescription leaf bears a preprinted prescription for a distinct pharmaceutical product as well as a zone for entry of patient information and a zone for entry of the signature of the prescribing physician; the check leaf bears on one face a preprinted check in favor of a dispensing pharmacist, and has a value based on the value of the prescribed product and a dispensing fee, and has an endorsing zone preprinted with a dispensing acknowledgement legend relating to the preprinted prescription with an entry portion for entry of the endorsing signature of the dispensing pharmacist; the check leaf is preferably coded to identify the physican.

Abstract: A writing pad containing a stack of horizontally aligned sheets, each of which is cut to the same size and shape. Initially, the sheets are stacked so that the corner edges of the stack are perpendicularly aligned with the top and bottom sheets. Preferably, the sheets in the stack are assembled in sets wherein each set is provided with a specific border color or colors which differ from the color or colors used in the other sets. The sheets are then fanned or swirled uniformly as to form helical flutes extending between the top and bottom sheet of the stack. An adhesive is applied to one side face of the stack to hold the stack in a swirled configuration. The top and bottom surfaces of each sheet are provided with a printed border that frames the writing area. By varying the colors printed on the different sets, a wide variety of visual effects can be obtained.

Abstract: A note card is sized and shaped for repeated insertion into a shirt pocket. The preferably white card has lines for notes on a front side, and rounded corners to help the card slide into a pocket repeatedly with little resistance. The card is of a certain selected thickness and stiffness, for a ceratin "feel" and to help it slide into the pocket without buckling. The front side of the card preferably has a "dull coat" surface finish selected to promote ease of writing, particularly with inks pens. The back surface of the card may be blank for obscuring it in shirt pocket, or it may have lines if used with a shirt of opaque material.

Abstract: A transparent overlay that can protect a document from tampering has a transparent cover sheet, a layer of hot-melt adhesive over one surface of the transparent cover sheet, and an image formed on the exposed face of said hot-melt adhesive layer. The transparent cover sheet can be a simple thermoplastic film but preferably is retroreflective sheeting which can bear a pattern or legend that is noticeable only when viewed retroreflectively.

Abstract: An admission ticket is designed to increase both the betting interest and attendance by the public at a parimutuel event such as a horse race. The ticket includes a pass stub used to gain entry to the parimutuel event and a wagering stub which may be exchanged for a bet at the parimutuel event. Preferably, the pass stub and wagering stub are printed on a single piece of paperboard material and are separated by a perforation line. The wagering stub includes a concealed wager and a concealed means for limiting the use of the wager by a patron at the parimutuel event. The method of the invention includes a step of printing an admission ticket to a parimutuel event with a wager being awarded to a patron and a means for limiting the use of the wager by the patron.

Abstract: A blanket for covering the printed document comprising an elongated sheet of flexible transparent material having a vertical height substantially equal to the vertical height of the document which is covered and a horizontal length substantially equal to the horizontal width of the document to be covered, the blanket having vertical pouches at the opposite horizontal ends thereof and adapted to be positioned adjacent to the vertical side edges of the document to be covered, the pouches being filled with a material constituting weights.

Abstract: According to the invention, the surface of a blank to be shaped into a product is decorated by marking on a test blank a plurality of reference points distributed over the entire surface of the test blank which will be affected by the shaping. The test blank is then shaped into a test product and the positions of the reference points are determined. A block of decoration to be obtained on the product is formed, and the positions of the reference points on the test product are located on the block. The decoration is then converted into a plurality of pixels of each inking color, and the position of each pixel with respect to the reference points on the test product is located. A corresponding pixel position with respect to the reference points on the test blank is also determined, and a film is prepared by printing the film with each pixel of the decoration reproduced in a location corresponding to the corresponding location on the test blank. At least one blank is then decorated with the film.

Abstract: A conversion tab assembly for conversion of a top-index file to a side-index file, consisting of a base sheet having a tab portion at one end of the sheet, an adhesive to mount the tab assembly to the top-index file, the tab being adjacent to one side edge of the file, and the primary sheet having a strength and stiffness to enable the side-index file to be displaced using the tab, and a flap foldable along one border of the base sheet to permit the sandwiching of a panel of the file between the base sheet and the flap securely using bonding materials, thereby reinforcing the file.