Abstract: A card holder for board games that provides enhanced privacy and prevents unauthorized viewing of card information. The card holder incorporates angled card slots which tilt the cards towards the player, making it difficult for other players to see the card information without intentional effort. Additionally, the card holder includes privacy shields positioned to the side of each slot, further obstructing the view of cards from adjacent players.

Abstract: A marking device for displaying indicia and a method of displaying indicia in a marking device are disclosed. The method includes a substantially rectangular marking device frame comprising first and second edges parallel to a first axes and a third and fourth edges parallel to a second axis, wherein the first and second axes are orthogonal. A first set of tiles and a second set of tiles are secured to the marking device frame. The first set of tiles and the second set of tiles are disposed adjacent to one another along the first axis. A first tile of the first set of tiles is exposed to display a first portion of the indicia printed thereon and a second tile of the second set of tiles is exposed to display a second portion of the indicia printed thereon.

Abstract: A sign assembly including a flip placard assembly, a placard support assembly, a flip assembly, hinges, flip placards, and placard supports such that the flip placards can be interchanged. A clear cover connected to a bottom placard support creating a compartment for additional messaging. A method of quickly interchanging flip placards for use in a nuclear facility or hazardous environment.

Abstract: Provided are a flexible display device and a method of controlling the same. The flexible display device includes: a display unit including a first display area and a second display area bendable with respect to the first display area; and a control unit correcting at least one of a brightness and color coordinate of an image to be displayed in at least one of the first display area and the second display area according to a degree of bending between the first display area and the second display area.

Abstract: Holders for electronic devices and systems, methods, and methods of making thereof. Electronic device holders include a base and a support rotatably coupled to the base. The support includes a base, a coupler, and a stand and is rotatable to a plurality of different or same orientations. The stand is rotatable outwardly and inwardly from and two fully retracted and fully extended positions and positions therebetween. In one or more extended positions, the stand can be supported by a support surface or a support device or apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. A protective case may include a stand portion which slides out to an open position for propping up the mobile device at a predetermined angle for viewing by a user. As the user switches the viewing orientation of the mobile device (e.g., by physically rotating the mobile device 90 degrees), the stand portion continues to prop up the mobile device at the predetermined angle.

Abstract: An articulated panel that provides both a cover and a support structure for an object, such as a slate computing device, is disclosed. The articulated panel may be converted from a flat position to a folding position that may serve as a support structure. The support structure may be fluidly adjusted into many different standing positions; both portrait and landscape. When the articulated panel is in the folded position, the supported object is sturdy in all provided positions. Two pyramid-based structures and an internal joint at a junction therebetween make this possible. An inversion pulled into one of these pyramid structures by a tether provides both automatic folding as well as additional stability in the support structure.

Abstract: A wall calendar holder that includes a base plate operable to be attached to a vertical surface and a face plate pivotally connected to the base plate. A stanchion extends from a central portion of the base plate and operable serves to support a wall calendar. The face plate snaps into engagement with the stanchion and the combination of the base member and face member serve to hold an upper edge of the wall calendar is a secure and flush condition upon a vertical presentation surface.

Abstract: A stand, which includes a body portion comprising a relatively flat panel; a pair of angled support legs attachable vertically to a back side of the body portion; a slider arm mountable to the back side of the body portion of the stand, the slider arm having a means for connecting a medium to an upper portion of the slider arm; and a lip on a lower portion of a front side of the body portion, which holds at least one page of the medium in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hanger devices to secure a tablet to a post-like support member on an upright support surface. The hanger device includes an elongated header portion, a flap panel portion extending therefrom, and an attachment element to secure the tablet. The header portion includes an opening such as an elongate slot or a plurality of bores. The support member is selectively positionable along the length of the slot or in the bores such that the tablet is suspended under the force of gravity in a skewed orientation relative to the support surface. A pouch may be securable to the panel portion so as to be interposed between it and the tablet. The present invention also relates to a calendar assembly that incorporates the hanger device as well as a calendar having a header portion allowing it to be supported in a skewed orientation.

Abstract: A combination desk accessory tray and picture and calendar display easel with a tray cover having a first tray cover position, a second display item loading and unloading position, and a third easel position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hanger devices to secure a tablet to a post-like support member on an upright support surface. The hanger device includes an elongated header portion, a flap panel portion extending therefrom, and an attachment element to secure the tablet. The header portion includes an opening such as an elongate slot or a plurality of bores. The support member is selectively positionable along the length of the slot or in the bores such that the tablet is suspended under the force of gravity in a skewed orientation relative to the support surface. A pouch may be securable to the panel portion so as to be interposed between it and the tablet. The present invention also relates to a calendar assembly that incorporates the hanger device as well as a calendar having a header portion allowing it to be supported in a skewed orientation.

Abstract: A calendar holder includes a support bracket, and a calendar mounted on the support bracket. The support bracket has a first portion formed with a first plate for supporting the calendar, a second portion formed with a second plate parallel with the first plate and a third portion formed with a bendable third plate perpendicular to the second plate. Thus, the support bracket is mounted on the display directly to attach the calendar to the display to facilitate a user watching the calendar. In addition, the support bracket is mounted on the display easily and rapidly, thereby facilitating the user mounting the calendar holder. Further, the calendar holder is mounted on the display directly without occupying additional space, thereby facilitating the user storing the calendar holder.

Abstract: A desk calendar has a base, a calendar page binder, two end blocks and a central block. The base has a top, a rear end, two sides, an auxiliary appliance stand and a channel. The auxiliary appliance stand is formed on the top to provide a place for an auxiliary appliance. The channel is defined in the top along the rear end of the base. The calendar page binder is mounted on the top of the base adjacent to the auxiliary appliance stand to hold calendar pages. The end blocks are securely mounted respectively in the ends of the channel. The central block is mounted in the channel between the end blocks to define two spaces respectively between the central block and the end blocks and has at least one pen hole.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-functional box that serves as packaging, calendar stand, and as storage/carrying case. Whereas the commonly known “boxed calendars” that are currently available in the marketplace are comprised of an outer carton for packaging that is thrown away, a bound pad of paper, and a plastic calendar stand that may also be discarded, the present invention quickly and conveniently opens from its closed and locked storage/transport position to become a tilt back calendar stand for a daily calendar or pad of paper. The calendar stand can be quickly closed back into its original closed position and secured with a locking system. Stored within the box are loose sheets of paper that comprise the calendar. Further, each calendar page may provide an activity function through the present invention, that is either allowed or improved through its use of unbound pages, self-storage of said pages, and the ability to easily insert ancillary items necessary for certain activities.

Abstract: The present invention provides a boxed and self-supportive, multi-functional calendar having a cover member that supports a date element at a slanted position on a flat surface for viewing and writing notes, and also wraps around the date element for preventing information from being seen by others. The calendar also has a magnetic element, supported by the cover member, to hold metallic pieces such as paper clips for a user to keep the surrounding surface organized. The disclosed calendar is composed of a minimal number of components which simplifies the manufacturing process and lowers production costs.

Abstract: A calendar holder for dual panel folding calendars includes a peripheral frame for receiving the calendar, a lower slot for supporting the bottom calendar panels, an upper slot for supporting the upper calendar panels, and a mounting peg at the upper slot that extends through perforations in the upper panels to independently hang the calendar within the frame.

Abstract: A calendar frame specifically designed, based on its specific dimensions, to hold a standard wall calendar and associated picture in one easy to view depiction. The calendar frame is designed to quickly allow the advancement of the next month and associated picture when the month changes. It provides a simple means to incorporate a standard calendar into the calendar frame and an uncomplicated method to secure the calendar frame to the wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a desktop information carrier which comprises a support (1) of foldable material with a bottom part (3) and two walls adjoining thereto and converging towards the top, namely, a front wall (4) and a rear wall (5), and comprises a number of pages (2). One of the walls (4) has a lip (4A) at its upper extremity, and the pages (2) are exclusively attached to the upper extremity of the other wall (5), and in such a manner that, in between two locations, over a distance larger than the largest width of the lip (4A), they are loose from this wall (5). In usage condition, the aforementioned lip (4A) protrudes between said wall (5) and at least one page (2) which then is situated on the wall (4) with the lip (4A).

Abstract: A permanent calendar frame which can display both a artistic picture and a monthly calendar and which has two spaces, one for the picture and the second for the calendar, the calendar being adapted to be advanced monthly by merely flipping a pivotable two peg securement so as to flip to the new month and engage holes in the calendar expressly for engagement by the two peg securement.

Abstract: The calendar of the normally folded type is displayed in an unfolded position on a backboard upon which is pivoted a frame. The frame has upper and lower openings defined by stiles and crosspieces. The back of the frame has a recess sized to receive the calendar in its unfolded position. The openings in the frame permit viewing of the upper and lower calendar sheets when positioned therein. When the frame is closed against the backboard, the calendar is held in position with access to both the upper and lower calendar sheets. The frame is easily opened for adjusting of the calendar sheets.

Abstract: A calendar display includes a flat support defining a plurality of lines of structural weakness. A plurality of stacked sheets bearing weekly and monthly time indicia are removably connected to a front surface of the support adjacent to a first, upper edge of the support. An adhesive strip is located adjacent to a second, lower edge on a back surface of the support, and a magnet is connected to a back surface of the support adjacent to a first, upper edge thereof. Manipulation of the support by bending the support in predetermined directions about the lines of structural weakness and contacting the adhesive strip with the back surface of the support permits the support to be configured as a self-supporting stand for displaying the sheets on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A calendar display includes a flat support defining a plurality of scored lines of structural weakness. A plurality of stacked sheets bearing weekly and monthly time indicia are removably connected to a front surface of the support adjacent to a first, upper edge of the support. An adhesive strip is located adjacent to the first, upper edge on a back surface of the support. Manipulation of the support by bending the support in predetermined directions about the scored lines of structural weakness and contacting the adhesive strip with the back surface of the support adjacent to a second, lower edge of the support permits the support to be configured as a self-supporting stand for displaying the sheets on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: A display mount apparatus has three panels hinged together with a single ductile hinge to form a calendar display with two covered display panels and an easel panel. A calendar is stapled to one of the display panels through the covering and through the ductile hinge to force the ductile hinge to bend along a predetermined hinge line. A method of making a display mount includes attaching a ductile hinge between first and second panels, then cutting an easel panel from a portion of the first panel and into the ductile hinge to form the easel panel already attached to the ductile hinge. The first panel may be a single panel or may be folded, in a face-to-face relationship so that the attached easel portion on one side can be rotated on the ductile hinge from one side of the folded first panel. The back of the first panel and one side of the easel panel may have printing thereon.

Abstract: A biennial photo album calendar has at least twelve calendar pages that are bound and supported by a stand. Each calendar page has a photo holding member and a calendar section on the same page. The calendar section displays calendar information of two separate months, each of which represents the same designated month for two consecutive calendar years. Each calendar page displays a unique designated month selected from twelve months in a calendar year. In the preferred embodiment, the photo holding member is a plastic sleeve, and the stand is a hinged stand.

Abstract: A combination desktop calendar and picture frame which allows a user to insert his or her picture or photo of choice into the front cover of the calendar. A plurality of calendar pages are held inside the front cover. The calendar pages are somewhat wider than the front cover so that a portion of the calendar page is visible to one side of the front cover. The visible portion has a compact calendar printed on it which can be highlighted by marking important dates or by placing self stick clear or transparent, tinted shapes over important dates, each shape corresponding to a different type of event such as birthdays, anniversaries or the like. The internal construction of the calendar is such that the calendar pages may be flipped so that the current month or week is at the front most location after opening the front cover. An easel or magnetic backing is included for holding the unit in a substantially upright position on a desktop or countertop or attached to a refrigerator, file cabinet, wall, etc.

Abstract: Various dual-medium articles which advantageously combine two mediums, metal for appearance and durability, and cardboard which affords high quality printing. The articles include a generally rectangular metal substrate having front and rear sides, and a cardboard insert sheet adjacent the rear side. The metal substrate includes a central main portion, four edge marginal portions terminating in respective substrate edges, and four corner marginal portions. The marginal portions surround the central main portion, sharing respective boundaries therewith, and are rolled towards the substrate rear side and around such that the substrate edges contact the insert sheet so as to hold the insert sheet in position. The rolled marginal portions together define a continuous bead around the periphery of the card without any exposed sharp edges. In some embodiments the rolled edges are replaced by hinge sleeves.

Abstract: A desk calendar and clock combination, including: a table clock having a coupling groove at front side near the bottom; a supporting plate having a longitudinal series of through holes alinged along one side and two outward coupling flanges symmetrically disposed at two opposite ends for coupling to the coupling groove on the table clock alternatively; and a calendar consisting of a stack of loose leaves for showing the months, weeks, and days of two continuous years on two opposite pages of each loose leaf, and having a series of longitudinally spaced binding holes respectively fastened to the through holes on the supporting plate by a respective fastening element.

Abstract: A foldable easel type display mount apparatus has a display panel having front and rear faces and having a plurality of edges and a rear panel having a plurality of edges. The display panel is hinged to A second display panel for rotation relative to the second display panel. A support panel has a plurality of edges and is hingedly attached to one edge a base panel with a ductile hinge so that the support panel can be moved relative to the base panel for supporting the display panel. The base panel and support panel form a supporting easel for the display panel in different angular positions. The support panel is held in position with the ductile hinge. A rear panel may be attached to the display panel and have the base panel and support panel die cut thereinto. The easel mount eliminates the use of a tongue lock and provides a plurality of display positions.

Abstract: A device for replaceable hanging display of information having a planar hanger member with an elongate slot and at least one permanent display portion adjacent thereto on at least one side thereof, the permanent display portion having an opening spaced from the slot, and at least one substantially planar replaceable display member extending through the slot and divided by a fold into overlying portions, the fold extending along the slot. Different information on different portions of the display member may be selected for display by the manner in which the display member is inserted into the hanger member. Different information on different permanent display portions of the hanger can be displayed by use of different hanging orientations.

Abstract: A calendar display device includes a panel, a hanger hole disposed at the top center of the panel, a transparent vinyl cover disposed on the front surface for maintaining a calendar pad, and a transparent vinyl back pocket disposed on the rear surface for inserting a memory enhancing sheet thereinto. The calendar display device also includes a pair of lower corner pockets attached to the front surface for receiving the transparent vinyl cover flap.

Abstract: A calendar comprises a plurality of sheets superimposed on each other and a binder for hinging each of the sheets along one edge such that each may be rotated at least through half a circle to thereby expose the next succeeding sheet. Each of the sheets includes a demarcation line disposed across thereof for dividing each of the sheets into a first portion adjacent the binder and a second portion away from the binder for permitting the second portion to be completely separated from the first portion through the demarcation line such that when the second portion is detached from the first portion, the first portion remains attached to the binder and a second portion of a succeeding sheet is exposed. The first portion includes a front surface having normally right-side-up calendar indicia for a complete unit of time and a rear surface having non-calendar indicia. The second portion includes a front surface having printed graphic art indicia and a rear surface having postcard indicia.

Abstract: A process of making a casebound hinged display mount having three rectangular panels and a pen holding slot formed in one edge of one of the rectangular panels for supporting the pen once the display mount has been set up. The process includes having a thin aluminum strip hinge with a visible groove in the case binding and aluminum strip hinge to make it easier to set up the display mount. The visible hinge line also allows the display mount to be shipped with a pen positioned in the visible groove and placed in the pen holding slot when the display mount is set up.

Abstract: A reminder system for reminding a user that an action is to be taken, such as a pledge payment. In the preferred embodiment the system includes a dispensing tray containing a packet of collated materials. The collated materials comprise calendar pages with remittance envelopes interposed between calendar pages. When a calendar page is removed from the stack, a remittance envelope is revealed which the user may use to mail the scheduled payment. A panel is engageable at the rear of the tray to display information or decorative indicia.

Abstract: An inclined work surface comprised of a work surface and a support for incliningly supporting the work surface from a desk, table, or other horizontal resting surface. The inclined work surface includes a storage compartment within the support and the work surface is hinged to the support above the storage compartment. The inclined work surface is at least as wide as the knee-hole on an office-type desk and has an angle of inclination between about 2 degrees and about 10 degrees. The inclined work surface also includes a calendar apparatus which rests within the support and is accessible through an opening in the work surface. The calendar apparatus includes an adjusting assembly for adjusting the height of the calendar pages.

Abstract: A display device includes a planar display panel, having a display side and an art side, supported at an angle by an angled leg secured to the aft side by a hinge having first and second portions. The first portion is resilient and is secured to the leg near, but spaced apart from, the free end of the leg. The second portion has a first part, secured to the aft side, and a second part, between the first part and the hinge axis, free of the aft side. The leg is movable between a folded position, in which the leg is adjacent the aft side and the free end of the leg is between the hinge and the aft side, and a use position, more than 90.degree. away from the folded position, in which the leg lies at an angle to the aft side with the free end out from between the aft side and the hinge. In the use position, the first hinge portion is flexed and tends to bias the second hinge portion towards the aft side while the hinge itself tends to straighten out, thus biasing the free end towards the aft side.

Abstract: A calendar system for training and enhancing the memory of a person practicing the methodology of the system. Two calendars are arranged side by side. The first calendar is permanent and reused each year. The user notes thereon events of perennial significance for reference at appropriate times throughout each year, thus regularly refreshing the users recollection of these events and enhancing the user's memory thereof. The second calendar is temporary in nature and meant to be replaced at regular intervals. Unlike the first calendar, the second is provided with indicia representative of the instant calendar year, as well as indicia representing the day-names of the week. The user records on this second calendar current and near-future events of transient significance. This second calendar is disposed of and a replacement provided therefor at selected regular intervals since the record of transient event data is not intended for perennial reference.

Abstract: A desk top swing calendar is provided and consists of a support frame with clock and a calendar tablet so as to display the time and the month of the year simultaneously. In a modification a calendar month page turner and means for viewing current month with last month at the same time is also provided.

Abstract: There is disclosed a calendar/file/memo system provided with a housing dimensioned to permit hanging on a wall, and having an opening at the top to receive a multi-panel, accordian-folded sheet which serves as a calendar/memo/pad or diary, and at the same time, as a folder for storing sheet material such as notes, cards, memos and invoices. Cutouts in the front face of the housing provide access for viewing of and for making notations on the exposed calendar/pad face and the backs of the panels preferably bear ruling lines or other notation for entry of data.

Abstract: A display mount has four panels of lined paperboard with the first panel flexibly hinged to the second panel and the second panel flexibly hinged to the third panel and the third panel hinged to the fourth panel with a ductile hinge material. The first and second panels are substantially the same length and width with the third panel being of a shorter length than the first and second panels and the fourth panel being of a shorter length then the first, second and third panels. The fourth panel can be bent on its ductile hinge relative to the third panel which can be placed on a flat surface. The first and second panels can be folded to lay across the edge of the fourth panel as a slant type easel back desk calendar. The first panel can also be propped on the third panel to act as an upright type desk calendar and the first and second panels can be folded forward onto a flat surface for viewing referenced material or writing on the inside surface of one of the panels or on paper sheet supported thereto.

Abstract: A calendar pad support is molded as a generally planar plastic sheet having a stepped width strip or tongue formed into the sheet comprising a first rectangular portion hinged near the lower edge of the sheet and a second rectangular portion wider than the first and hingedly connected thereto. Notches are formed into the sheet adjacent to the end of the first portion and a tab is formed at the distal end of the second portion by elimination of the corners of the distal end of the second portion during molding with the tab being sized to fit within and be retained by the first and second notches when the first portion of the tongue is folded rearwardly away from the sheet and the second portion of the tongue is folded forwardly toward the sheet. Severable links connect the tongue to the sheet in the as-molded condition.

Abstract: An improved permanent calendar construction that allows easy removal and rearrangement of vertical date columns and yet prevents their disengagement when, for example, the calendar is tilted forward. Extending horizontally across the date column area or well, there is located at least one lipped horizontal track. Defined inthe back wall of each date column are at least two openings or grooves that can mate with the track, as desired. The lip results in a track which extends in more than one straight axial direction and thus engages the groove at least in dual directions (and with the end portion of the track furthest from the back wall terminating in an upwardly and perpendicular direction from an axis perpendicular to the back wall). An example of the preferred embodiment is a track with a right angle lip. Of course, at a minimum, the purposes of the present invention can be accomplished if the track is not lipped and is parallel to or diagonally upwardly directed toward the rear wall.

Abstract: A display mount apparatus has a mounting board of predetermined width and a pad of sheet material having a predetermined width less than the predetermined width of the mounting board. A polymer binding extends around the mounting board and around all or a portion of the pad of sheet material to support the pad or sheet material to the mounting board. The polymer binding has a slight resiliency and may have imprinting thereon to indicate a day on a calendar, or the like. The method of making a display mount includes the steps of selecting a mounting board of predetermined width and a pad of sheet material of a predetermined width less than the width of the mounting board, binding the pad to the mounting board with a polymer strip extending around the mounting board and around at least a part of the sheets of the pad of sheet material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a calendar holder having a unique construction which permits all components of the holder to be manufactured of a plastic material. The holder includes an inclined support platform adapted to support a pair of spaced apart arches. Each arch is of a generally inverted U-shape and includes two legs which are inserted into apertures formed in the platform. One of the legs is provided with a lower threaded end and a radially extending lip immediately above the threaded end. The radial lip is received into an annular recess formed in the upper surface of the platform about one of the apertures. The radial lip functions both as a stop member to control the height of the respective arch and as a stabilizer for supporting the arch on the platform. A retaining nut is fastened to the threaded end of the one leg to secure the arch to the platform.

Abstract: An easel-type mount for supporting calendars and memorandum pads on a desk of the kind embodying a display portion and headboard and a leg and brace interengageable to support the structure upright with the display portion and headboard disposed at an obtuse angle relative to each other and to a method of making the same.

Abstract: A note booklet having a pad of note sheets secured to the back of a cover having multiple fold lines and divided thereby into multiple sections, such that in use, the cover member is foldable into a configuration whereby a first plane section extends backwards from the pad of note sheets to position a second plane section and a flap that defines a pocket with the second plane section behind the note sheets with the pocket exposed, and with a third plane section extending in underlying relation to the bottom of the note sheets pad.

Abstract: A display mount apparatus has a plurality of casebound panels connected together to define a hinged line between each pair of hinged panels. A transparent polymer material overlays the casebinding material covering at least a portion of two panels and extending over the hinged area to form at least two transparent pockets so that display material can be mounted in each pocket and the bending of the panels relative to each other will hold the display material in the polymer pocket. A method of making a display mount is provided having the steps of connecting a plurality of panels together and then casebinding the panels on at least one side. A transparent pocket is attached over a portion of the casebound panels and display material is inserted into the transparent pockets. Die cutting the panels die cuts the polymer pockets and display material to form a plurality of display mounts.

Abstract: A self-mounting display calendar made of a multisheet paper pad having an upper mounting portion contained in a lightweight casing which is a packaging replica bearing distinctive indicia of a package design, e.g. serving as an advertising display, and a lower detachable portion on which calendar dates are printed, the two portions being separable along a tear line formed by two opposing edge notches and a number of two-dimensional perforations which occupy a major part of the tear line between the notches, a double-faced adhesive mounting being attached to the outer back side of the combined pad and casing. The resulting display device is readily mounted on a vertical surface with sufficient adhesive strength to resist the weight of the device and the force needed to detach each paper sheet bearing a calendar date.

Abstract: A calendar stand has a tray formed therein. A top surface has windows which register with the trays. A card displaying information passes through the slots and is placed on the trays and magnetically held thereon. The cards can only be removed by a special tool which passes through the slot. Additionally, a pen is provided which is secured to the stand which pen can only be opened with a special tool.

Abstract: A display and book combination allows for a calendar combination which swings to give access to a phone or reference book. The display is foldable into a flat position for shipping and is easily set up by folding a support panel on a base panel from a flat to an upright position where it supports the book pages and a calendar display panel.