Abstract: An adjustable display brochure holder component comprising opposed spaced apart front and rear surfaces, opposed spaced apart first and second side surfaces and a supporting base surface. The rear surface is formed or oriented in a single plane and the rear surface includes a plurality of attachment points therein. Each one of the attachment points is located at or near side edge portions of the rear surface. Each of the attachment points is adapted to engage with a clip, thereby enabling the display brochure holder component to be clipped to, and secured with, an adjacent like display brochure holder component.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to reusable notecard. In one embodiment, the reusable notecard is comprised of a trifold panel having a left panel, a center panel and a right panel and a reclosable closing mechanism, connected to the trifold panel, to releasably secure the left panel to the right panel when folded over one another. In one embodiment, the adjustable left panel is comprised of a plurality of left panel fold lines and the right panel is comprised of a plurality of right panel fold lines, the plurality of left panel fold lines and the plurality of right panel fold lines for adapting to dimensions of contents inside the notecard. In one embodiment, the trifold panel is made of a material allowing for non-permanent markings.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable literature display. The preferred embodiment features a collapsible stand and sign, with a literature carousel that mounts upon the stand. The carousel is formed from a plurality of closable clamshell cases mounted upon a plurality of cross-beams and secured together in a ring. Leg flags are also provided to increase visibility.

Abstract: A display for printed materials includes a pocket mounting panel having a plurality of indexing holes, which may be arranged in columns and rows, and a plurality of pockets adapted to receive printed materials. The pockets include at least one rearwardly extending pocket engaging clip having a resiliently deformable member that is adapted to be received by an indexing hole. Pockets may be installed in a vertically cascading arrangement and individual pockets may be removed from the pocket mounting panel without removing adjacent installed pockets by manually engaging and deforming the resiliently deformable member(s) of the target pocket through access windows provided in the rear panels of the pockets.

Abstract: An adjustable card pocket having a back panel for attachment to a shelf or a mating panel and two half card pockets that are operatively attached to the back panel for holding and displaying greeting cards of varying width dimensions. The back panel contains four pocket engagement slots to engage the two pocket engagement tabs on each half card pocket. The back panel further contains a six adjustment slots designed to receive the one adjustment tab located on each of the half card pockets. The adjustment tabs can be inserted into one of three adjustment slots located on each side of the back panel allowing the pocket to contain cards of different width dimensions. The width of the pocket can be adjusted by applying a slightly outward force to each half card pocket to disengage the adjustment tabs from the adjustment slots and then slidably moving the half card pockets in either an inward or outward direction and re-engaging the adjustment tabs with another set of adjustment slots.

Abstract: An organizer which includes a plurality of holders for holding recording media such as disposable cards. A first holder has a first upper edge and a second holder has a second upper edge and a second lower edge. The second holder is disposed behind the first holder and attached thereto at the second lower edge so that the second upper edge is above the first upper edge. The first holder and second holder are movable with respect to each other about the second lower edge. A method for organizing information includes recording information on a plurality of items of a disposable recording medium in accordance with categories of information, each item corresponding to one category and one subcategory; and arranging those items in the organizer including removing and/or inserting the items.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method for systematically arranging paint color samples for convenient browsing and identification of desired colors by shoppers. Paint color sample cards are arranged on a two-dimensional display surface such that colors of similar hue are categorized or grouped together (e.g., along a column). Groups of paint color sample cards having different base hue or color are arranged such that there is a gradual transition between paint colors from one region to the next region. For instance, the colors of sample cards may gradually change from column to column across a two-dimensional display. Additionally, within each color group, paint color sample cards are arranged from most chromatic to least chromatic colors. Another aspect of the invention provides for accent color sample cards to be displayed adjacent to the various base color groups.

Abstract: A greeting card display includes a sleeve having transparent front and rear walls, first and second ends, a top, and a bottom. The front and rear walls are unitary at the first and second ends and at the top but are separable at the bottom to define a weatherproof receiving area accessible only adjacent the bottom. The receiving area is configured to receive a greeting card. A mounting rod includes a first portion coupled to the sleeve and a second portion configured to attach to one of a flower urn and a ground surface. The front and rear walls have first and second lateral portions that converge at a spine, the first lateral portion being angularly biased relative to the second lateral portion. The front and rear walls collectively define an access opening the first lateral portion and an access opening the second lateral portion.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for marketing products that includes a plastic, magnetic or lenticular form typically conforming in shape and size of a corresponding product being advertised and the form may have indicia applied to the form representative of information associated with the advertised product. In another aspect, an apparatus for signage is provided that includes a plastic or similar material pocket for insertion of marketing material.

Abstract: A display for printed materials includes a pocket mounting panel having a plurality of indexing holes, which may be arranged in columns and rows, and a plurality of pockets adapted to receive printed materials. The pockets include at least one rearwardly extending pocket engaging clip having a resiliently deformable member that is adapted to be received by an indexing hole. Pockets may be installed in a vertically cascading arrangement and individual pockets may be removed from the pocket mounting panel without removing adjacent installed pockets by manually engaging and deforming the resiliently deformable member(s) of the target pocket through access windows provided in the rear panels of the pockets.

Abstract: A wall-mounted picture display device generally including a flat substrate and a transparent pocket. The substrate, which is preferably comprised of wall paper or a wall paper border, includes a permanent or non-permanent adhesive layer on a rear surface such that the display device may be attached to a wall, ceiling or other surface without the use of nails, tacks, etc. Likewise, the transparent pocket includes a permanent or non-permanent adhesive layer on a rear surface for attachment to the substrate. In use, the display device provides for easy insertion or removal of a display object, such as a photograph, picture, postcard, memento, etc., without having to detach the display device from the wall.

Abstract: A cascadable file jacket includes a flexible substrate defined by a first and second surface. The cascadable file jacket further includes a file pocket position adjacent to the first surface, the file pocket constructed from a first ply that is folded to connect to a second ply and form an interior pocket. The first ply is folded to include a first tab adapted to fixedly engage the file pocket to the second surface. The second ply is folded to include a second tab adapted to expandably engage the file pocket to the second surface.

Abstract: A carrier for supporting graphic media materials includes a support member having a plurality of parallel transverse slots disposed on a facing surface thereof and a plurality of thin walled transverse strip members. Each of the transverse strip members are made from a flexible material and include an angled tab portion sized to be fitted into a corresponding slot of the support member and a cover portion that is defined by a width dimension that is larger than the spacing between adjacently spaced slots such that the cover portions are arranged on the support member in overlaying fashion and define transparent storage pockets therebetween for retaining graphic media materials.

Abstract: A keepsake book such as a wedding guest book includes a fanfolded carrier sheet having a plurality of envelopes affixed to alternate sections of the sheet so that the envelopes overlap shingle fashion with a portion of each envelope exposed when the carrier sheet is unfolded, and so that the envelopes form a stack when the carrier sheet is folded. The front portion of each envelope adjacent to the bottom edge is adhered to a respective alternate section of the carrier sheet so that the flap of the envelope is exposed when the flap is folded against the back side of the envelope and the carrier is unfolded, the flap being provided with a tag having lines on which identifying information can be entered. Opposite ends of the carrier are fixed to respective front and back covers of the book, which can be closed against opposite sides of the stack of envelopes when the carrier is folded.

Abstract: A multiple advertisement holder uses a flat sheet member that has a body member attached thereto. The body member has a first cell for holding multiple advertisement materials of a business as well as a second cell that is located forward of the first cell, the second cell holding a flat sheet of stimulus material that further advertises the business and provides the stimulus to attract the attention of a prospective client so that the client may retrieve the advertising material of the business from the device. A third cell may also be provided adjacent the first cell so that the business can provide advertising materials of different sizes and/or heights to the prospective clients. The sheet member can be attached to a desired surface by providing a surface appropriate mechanism to facilitate such attachment.

Abstract: A keepsake book such as a wedding guest book includes a fanfolded carrier sheet having a plurality of envelopes affixed to alternate sections of the sheet so that the envelopes overlap shingle fashion with a portion of each envelope exposed when the carrier sheet is unfolded, and so that the envelopes form a stack when the carrier sheet is folded. The front portion of each envelope adjacent to the bottom edge is adhered to a respective alternate section of the carrier sheet so that the flap of the envelope is exposed when the flap is folded against the back side of the envelope and the carrier is unfolded, the flap being provided with a tag having lines on which identifying information can be entered. Opposite ends of the carrier are fixed to respective front and back covers of the book, which can be closed against opposite sides of the stack of envelopes when the carrier is folded.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for holding objects (11), comprising a receiving wall (1) made of flexible, overlapping elastic lamellae (3) which are placed next to each other and secured on a frame (2), forming openable insert openings (10) between the overlapping regions in an initial position. In order to securely hold objects which differ in shape and size it is proposed that the lamellae (3) are cambered along their width and are provided with bent end sections (4) which are fixed to the frame (2).

Abstract: An activity station and method of learning for reinforcing skills taught by a teacher or institutional assistant to students. The activity station is comprised of a board with folds that, when open, will stand erect and reveals instructions and activities for the student. A student's progress through the activities is tracked, and the student's performance is evaluated by completing skill sheets. The activity station can then be closed to conceal the instructions and activities for ease in storage.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying and/or dispensing paper and like objects, such as artwork, photographs, sports cards, brochures and business cards whether such objects are made of paper, plastic or a like medium. The apparatus comprises a backer panel that serves as a background and support for a pocket panel. The pocket panel has a pocket or pockets formed between a front sheet and a back sheet. The pocket panel is attached to the backer panel by suitable means such as an adhesive, heat sealing, hook-and-loop fastening, double-sided tape or the like. The backer panel is made from a rigid or flexible, colored or translucent material of a suitable composition and may be decorated or have a texture suitable for receiving markings or captions. The pocket panel may be made from a transparent or translucent material so that a paper or like object contained within a pocket in the pocket panel is visible from outside the pocket.

Abstract: A card file device has a base board, a jacket, an envelopement, and a plurality of envelopes. The base board has a plurality of creases to define a flap plate, a first connection plate, a first main panel, a second connection plate, and a second main panel. A first fastener is disposed on the flap plate. A second fastener is disposed on the second main panel to match the first fastener. The flap plate has a circular aperture and a round aperture to receive a rope. A hook engages with the rope. A handle is disposed on the first connection plate. The jacket is disposed on the first main panel. The envelopes are disposed between the jacket and the envelopement. The second main panel covers the envelopement.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display device that accommodates articles or display receptacles having a plurality of different dimensions. In a preferred embodiment, the display device includes a product identifier (“PID”) card having a plurality of folds and at least one pre-cut area. The folds and pre-cut area can be manipulated to provide a booster for short greeting cards. The folds can also be manipulated to convert the display article for use in connection with spinner-type display units. The PID of a preferred embodiment can include a vertically disposed label area that remains unobstructed when tall cards are placed in or in front of the display device. In another aspect, the invention relates to a display device having a non-linear upper edge that can form a contiguous pattern in cooperation with adjacent display devices.

Abstract: A three dimensional, interchangeable calendar capable of organizing an individual or family's schedule. The calendar includes multiple rows of storage trays, each of which has multiple compartments. The calendar utilizes the storage compartments behind each individual date to place cards or other items that can serve as reminder of daily commitments. Each compartment correlates to a single day. The storage trays themselves are also movable and positionable at different locations on the housing. The calendar permits the user to cycle in new dates as he or she desires and to maintain essentially a rolling calendar of commitments for the upcoming weeks.

Abstract: A display rack for displaying displayed items can be an opaque cabinet with a light source located in the opaque cabinet. The cabinet has a transparent light pipe having a light accepting end and a light emitting end, connected by a light conducting body having an index of refraction that transmits light from the light accepting end to the light emitting end. The cabinet has at least a first tray having an item display portion for holding the displayed item and a second tray having an opaque bottom wall and an opaque front portion configured to operably connect the light accepting end of the transparent light pipe to the light source and maintains the light emitting end of the light pipe in a position where the light emitted by the light emitting end illuminates the card holding portion of the first tray.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display device that accommodates articles or display receptacles having a plurality of different dimensions. In a preferred embodiment, the display device includes a product identifier (“PID”) card having a plurality of folds and at least one pre-cut area. The folds and pre-cut area can be manipulated to provide a booster for short greeting cards. The folds can also be manipulated to convert the display article for use in connection with spinner-type display units. The PID of a preferred embodiment can include a vertically disposed label area that remains unobstructed when tall cards are placed in or in front of the display device. In another aspect, the invention relates to a display device having a non-linear upper edge that can form a contiguous pattern in cooperation with adjacent display devices.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying and/or dispensing paper and like objects, such as artwork, photographs, sports cards, brochures and business cards whether such objects are made of paper, plastic or a like medium. The apparatus comprises a backer panel that serves as a background and support for a pocket panel. The pocket panel has a pocket or pockets formed between a front sheet and a back sheet. The pocket panel is attached to the backer panel by suitable means such as an adhesive, heat sealing, hook-and-loop fastening, double-sided tape or the like. The backer panel is made from a rigid or flexible, colored or translucent material of a suitable composition and may be decorated or have a texture suitable for receiving markings or captions. The pocket panel may be made from a transparent or translucent material so that a paper or like object contained within a pocket in the pocket panel is visible from outside the pocket.

Abstract: A modular display having upper and lower modules. Each module has a pair of upstanding walls and a base therebetween, to define an open ended receptacle. The lower end of the upper module and an upper part of the lower module have mutually engagable hanger parts for connecting the modules together by hanging the lower module from the upper module. A tube may be attached to the back side a lower module upstanding wall for spacing the lower module from a wall such that the modules are angled as desired to receive articles therein.

Abstract: A time-saving display board including a magnetic backing surface for placement upon a surface such as a refrigerator door and further including a region for recording notes and the like and another region of overlapping display sleeves for selectively retaining various articles and maintaining the identification thereof.

Abstract: A poster sized card display apparatus. The apparatus has a plurality of pockets for displaying a plurality of cards. The apparatus is transparent such that both the front and back sides of the cards are viewable. The apparatus is flexible and can be folded for shipping along portions between rows of cards without disturbing the rows of cards. The apparatus includes vertically oriented pockets for vertically oriented cards and horizontally oriented pockets for horizontally oriented cards. The apparatus includes a header that is at least semi-rigid for providing support to the cards when the apparatus is in a folded form and for providing a degree of rigidity to the flexible apparatus when the apparatus is folded out for display. The apparatus includes pocket seals that terminate short of fold lines so that the apparatus can be easily folded. The apparatus includes double seals about portions of the periphery to protect the outer edges of outermost cards.

Abstract: A combination gift container and photo album includes a housing defining a chamber therein and having a slot-shaped opening in an outer surface thereof and in communication with the chamber. An inner spindle is carried by the housing in the chamber, and a medium is connected to the inner spindle to be wound around the inner spindle and withdrawn from the chamber via the slot-shaped opening in the outer surface of the housing. The medium includes a greeting card, and a plurality of pockets, preferably transparent pockets, connected together lengthwise. Each of the pockets has an appropriate size to selectively receive a monetary gift and a photograph. The monetary gift preferably comprises paper money, checks or gift certificates. The recipient of the gift would withdraw the medium while reading the greeting card and seeing the money contained in the pockets.

Abstract: A color identification and selection display for use in connection with the retail sale of custom-tinted architectural coatings and paints is based on lightness values or levels and is assembled from a plurality of take-home cards in the form of elongated strips that are placed with their longer axis in horizontal rows, each strip containing a plurality of color fields arranged in stripes separated by narrow neutral bands. Adjacent color stripes in a given row are of closely related hues that preferably decrease in wave length when moving from left to right along any given horizontal row. Since each strip contains a plurality of closely related colors, only one, or perhaps two, take-home cards need be removed to assist in the final selection of the desired color. Each horizontal row includes a family of colors formulated from a single type of base, i.e., a tint base, a pastel base, a deep base or an accent base.

Abstract: A paint chip display system including: a plurality of paint chip display containers each including: a plurality of walls forming a cavity, an open front face, at least one tab partially obstructing the open front face; and, at least one mounting protrusion extending outwardly from the container; and, at least one mounting bracket including at least one wall portion forming a mounting cavity adapted to receive the at least one protrusion and secure the containers in one of a plurality of positions; wherein, in one of the positions the containers are secured in a top-to-bottom or side-to-side configuration and in another of the positions at least two of the containers partially overlap in a front-to-back manner.

Abstract: A display standard for displaying advertising away from a mounting surface comprises a planar piece of flexible material, which has a base member with top and bottom retaining flaps mateable with opposing channels of the mounting surface for securing the standard to the mounting surface. The flexible material further includes a display region for supporting advertising away from the mounting surface and opposing folding tabs to move the display region from a first position in which the display standard is substantially flat to a second position in which the display region is moved outwardly away from the mounting surface.