Abstract: A desk storage system for efficiently organizing various office implements using modular components assembled in one of a plurality of configurations according to user preference. The desk storage system includes modular components attachable to one another by connectors mounted on the periphery of the modular components. The connectors enable lateral and, selectively, angular tilt adjustment of adjacent modular components. A strong, rigid shelf is also provided for supporting the modular components, while also allowing the lateral and angular tilt adjustment of the modular components. The system further includes stacked trays selectively adjustable relative to one another. The trays are stacked using stacking brackets readily engageable between paper trays, while providing a strong, rigid connection.

Abstract: A super bowl for eating onto which attachments with sports' emblems are changeably mounted. The attachments are slidably removeably mounted to either an internal or external track on the bowl. An elastic band with integral track mounted in a circumferential concave on the bowl, is also available for receiving the attachments.

Abstract: A paper cup or similar disposable thin-walled fluid container with a removable or pop-out portion in its sidewall containing redemption information is disclosed wherein the pop-out portion is formed by a series of surrounding perforations in the sidewall, which perforations are sealed against fluid leakage by being filled with the protective material, such as wax, that is used to coat the sidewall to protect it against the fluid in the container. The perforations may outline an integral portion of the sidewall or when the redemption indicia is to be obscured, separate portions at the opposite edges of the sidewall blank may be outlined, which portions will cooperate to form the pop-out portion as part of the sidewall seam when the edges are overlapped and joined. In the latter instance, the perforations extend into the sidewall beyond the limits of the seam so that an opening will occur in the sidewall when the pop-out portion or a part thereof is removed to view the prize indicating indicia.

Abstract: A multipurpose display card holder is formed from a rectangular blank of plastic sheet. The blank is divided by three transverse crease lines into four contiguous panels namely a base forming panel at one end of the blank, a first card holder panel adjacent the base forming panel, a bridging panel adjacent the first card holder panel and a second card holder panel adjacent the bridging panel at the other end of the blank. The respective card holder panels are provided with card holder flaps opening toward the bridging panel. The first card holder panel is longer than the second card holder panel and the base forming panel is longer than the bridging panel.

Abstract: A tip tray for use in restaurants or the like which is transparent and has a pair of slide tracks or slots formed by longitudinal leg bars on the bottom. The tracks accomodate cards upon which may be printed various written messages, photos, and/or other visuals which may be viewed through the transparent tray surface.

Abstract: A thin, lightweight, nursing bottle holder with handles for the movement of the holder by a baby includes a picture display at the distal end for attracting the baby's attention. The picture in the display is preferably one which changes as the bottle holder is tilted so that the baby will learn hand/eye and hand/mouth coordination while motivating the baby to continue the activity.

Abstract: A product information and identification tag for use in combination with an elongate product-suspension hook extending from a transverse rod at the back of the hook has a mounting portion particularly adapted to fit on the hook/rod assembly at the junction of the rod and hook, and an elongate intermediate portion for extending over the hook to display product information at the front of the hook. The mounting portion has a central section which can bend at right angles to the intermediate portion and tabs on opposite sides of the central section which can fold backwards or forwards with respect to the central section. The central section has a cut-out which receives the hook, and the tabs have hook formations which can resiliently grip the rod either from the front or from behind depending on which way the tabs are folded.

Abstract: A child's food serving tray, such as used on a high chair, which is illuminated to entertain the child and to function as an educational device. The tray surface has various artistic and educational designs which incorporate a plurality of electric lights mounted in the surface. The lights may flash on and off in a predetermined repetitive sequence, or a plurality of manual switches may be provided on the surface of the tray so that the child can selectively control the operation of the lights.

Abstract: A storage compartment labelling system comprising an attachment for a visible front face of each storage compartment, the attachment including an upwardly and backwardly sloping front panel, an opening in the panel, an insert adapted to be removably inserted into the opening and adapted to display information relating to the contents of the compartment to which the attachment is attached, and a support surface behind a major lower portion of the opening for supporting the insert in the opening, and wherein at least one of the orientation of the insert in the opening and the face of the insert to be displayed is selectively variable.

Abstract: A one-piece plastic insulated beverage receptacle holder having longitudinal side panels, one of which is wider than the remainder and recessed to accommodate ad copy or the like.

Abstract: A unitary, molded, vending and article display tray, for flat articles such as magazines provides a substantially horizontal tray means for receiving, supporting, and holding, in a somewhat confined manner, but providing easy customer manual access to, a plurality of such articles. The head end of the display tray is provided with an upright retaining wall for the tray that has integrally formed therewith a pair of laterally spaced clip segments that operate to hold an exemplar of the tray-held articles at an upright display attitude.

Abstract: A sign holder especially adapted for use in food display cases such as meat cases wherein a portion of the sign holder is retained in the price tag retention molding of the case, and the sign-holding portion is adapted to move downward out of the way when loading the case and to spring back to its original position when the loading procedure has been completed.

Abstract: A drinking vessel formed of a separable outer shell and inner shell which form a fluid flow path therebetween when the inner shell is received in the outer shell. Removal of the inner shell renders the flow path accessible for cleaning. The outer shell is transparent in the vicinity of the flow path to display fluid flow through the path. Embodiments having various configurations of flow paths are disclosed. An embodiment including a mechanism for puncturing a disposable inner shell to provide access between the flow path and interior of the inner shell is also disclosed.

Abstract: A contest game piece and a method of manufacturing same. A first portion of a first sheet of material is printed on at least one side with indicia. Perforations are formed through the first sheet of materials defining a boundary partitioning the portion of the first sheet of material printed with the indicia from the other portion of the first sheet of material. A second sheet of material is adhered to the first side of the first sheet of material at portions of the first sheet of material not printed with indicia. The adhered first and second sheets of material are formed into a cup bottom and adhered at its periphery to a side wall of a cup to form a seal therebetween. Apparatus for manufacturing the contest game piece is also disclosed.

Abstract: A nestable container or a storable-and-nestable container generally of the open-top, rectangular type, comprises along one of its walls a set-back forming a recess which lies inwardly of the remainder of the wall at a lower portion of the container. The recess is provided with means for holding an identifying card or other indicia, e.g. for disclosing the contents of the container so that the card is undamaged upon interfitting of the containers during nesting.

Abstract: Halftone printing of a plurality of different colors is employed to produce a composite graphic display on the surface of the glass. Precise alignment is utilized in order to register the halftone printing screens for each color that is deposited on the glass surface. The opaque enamels employed in the decorative process are carefully balanced with respect to each other to obtain the desired color hues. The deposition angles for the alignment of the halftone dots is controlled to minimize the undesirable moire effect.

Abstract: A decorative plate consists of an outer part having a base with curved sides terminating in a peripheral lip. This part may be suitably decorated. An inner part is formed complementary to the interior of the outer part, and is preferably of a clear material, such as a plastic. On the back of the inner part there is preferably a foil ring. Prior to assembly of the inner part and the outer part, a photograph may be prepared and inserted inside the foil ring. Thereupon the inner part is pressed toward the outer part until the edge of the inner part snaps under the lip. The completed dish may be used as a decorative plaque, tray, ash tray, or for other purposes.

Abstract: A wine list display container provides a horizontal barrel having a horizontal division cut therethrough providing bisymmetrical upper lid and lower base portions, each having coinciding mating face portions. At least one hinge is provided for connecting the upper and lower base portions together in a hinged fashion, the lid being movable on the hinges between closed and open positions. A pair of spaced feet are attached to the base for securely supporting the horizontal barrel on a flat surface, such as a table. An inner rack mounted within the barrel and on the barrel base supports a plurality of substantially equally sized information cards which can contain for example individual information on differing wines. A plurality of equally sized information cards are provided which removably and temporarily can be attached to the rack within the barrel with the cards and the rack being contained within the barrel when the lid assumes a closed position with the face portions mating.

Abstract: The method of making a ceramic article which includes forming the object in a mold, removing the object, drying, sanding and baking; the improvement which comprises the intermediate steps before drying the molded object of carving out a recessed area in the exterior of the object wall and further carving an undercut groove in the wall peripherally communicating with the recessed area throughout 360 degrees. Further steps after baking the molded object include cementing a sheet having a picture, ornament or design thereon to the wall of the object within the recessed area and filling the recessed area and undercut groove with a transparent self-drying resin.

Abstract: A novelty game drinking glass for containing beverages as well as entertaining, amusing and interesting the user. The glass itself has a transparent partition positioned upwardly from the bottom end to form a bottom recess portion at the bottom end. A novelty game is positioned into this bottom recess so as to be visible by a user through the transparent partition and the novelty game is restrainably positioned on the bottom by a recess closure which also provide a liquid-tight seal to the bottom recess portion.

Abstract: An improved two piece aerodynamic throwing disc, commonly known as a flying saucer or Frisbee, having a central wall portion or insert positioned within an opening through and perimetrically secured to an outer annular rim portion. This two piece construction facilitates embossing and/or imprinting of the disc with a design, lettering or the like and provides the disc with improved gyroscopic stability and overall flight characteristics.

Abstract: A device having an indexed array of container holding stations, said device having a plurality of correspondingly indexed labels, one of which is associated with each station in the array, said indexed labels adapted automatically to grip a sample container as it is positioned in a selected station and said indexed stations and indexed labels further providing a verification system mitigating the possibility for transposition of sample containers in the array.

Abstract: A method for weight reduction which permits a person to be served and eat as much food as he wants. The method centers around the concept of reducing each portion of food picked up with the utensil to a predetermined maximum size before placing it in the mouth. An article for use in conjunction with the method comprises a plate having a relatively large area for the meal and at least one smaller area alongside the large area to which the person eating must reduce each mouthful of food before it is ingested.

Abstract: A carrier for glasses or bottles is formed from a single blank of material and with a single die. During assembly the adhesive may be applied with a single line gluer, and the assembled carrier is adjustable to accommodate articles of different heights. An optional separator piece is used to separate the top rims of various height glasses within the carrier.

Abstract: A display sign having flange members for removably attaching to the edge of a pan or tray and especially for attachment to a pan or tray having a rolled edge of any material or thickness.

Abstract: A storage bin includes a downwardly and outwardly inclined front handle having a flat outer surface with a card retaining pocket for retaining the edges of a flat rectangular identification card which is positioned against the handle outer surface.