On Clerical Desk Article Patents (Class 40/358)
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Patent number: 10207822Abstract: A fixture is provided for securing an annular drone module to a test stand. The fixture includes a rear outside annulus, a front inside annulus, a plurality of tabs, and a plurality of flanges. The rear outside annulus extend radially to an outer rim and longitudinally from an aft surface and a lip surface. The front inside annulus extends radially to a mezzanine rim and longitudinally from the lip surface to a fore surface. The tabs extending radially from the mezzanine rim on the front inside annulus. The plurality of flanges extending from the outer rim on the rear outside annulus. The drone module is disposed facing the lip surface between the tabs and the mezzanine rim by first mechanical fasteners, and the flanges mount to the test stand by second mechanical fasteners, such as screws. The fixture can be a unitary construction and be composed of thermoset plastic.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Troy S. Newhart, Joshua D. Taylor, Jonathan U. Crook, John W. Gawalt, Jordan C. Lieberman, Jessica L. Hildebrand, Charles T. Miller
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Patent number: 10040308Abstract: The card forming a support for a valuable object, particularly a small precious metal ingot incorporated in said card, includes a core with a through aperture in which said valuable object is arranged, said through aperture having larger dimensions than those defined by the contour of said valuable object in the main geometric plane of said card. This valuable object is located in a central area of the through aperture so that a transparent peripheral area surrounds the valuable object inside said through aperture. The valuable object is embedded in a transparent resin which entirely fills the area peripheral to said valuable object between said object and the contour of the through aperture, so that the space remaining in the aperture around the valuable object is entirely filled by the resin.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: FINE SWISS METALS AGInventor: Francois Droz
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Patent number: 8112918Abstract: In the present invention, a plurality of panel members are supportingly retained in a first holding plate, with each of the panel members being arcuately pivotable relative to the holding plate. In addition, a second, movable plate is cooperatively associated with the panel members for being longitudinally movable along the length of the panel members while securely retaining and being cooperatively associated with each panel member. In this way, the second, movable plate is quickly advanced from a first position in direct association or engagement with the first holding plate into a second position wherein the second, movable plate is extended away from the first holding plate substantially the full length of each panel member. When in this second position, each panel member is fixed in a locked and fully erect position.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Dimensional Communications, Inc.Inventors: Christopher S. Crowell, Joseph R. Klim
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Patent number: 7937843Abstract: A compass includes two legs having upper ends interconnected in a leg joint and lower ends with holders for refills or styluses. An adjusting spindle penetrates the legs, in particular, in vicinity of the leg joint. The legs have carrier zones in the form of widenings serving in a region between the leg joint and the free leg ends as a base of an information bearing surface surpassing the width of the legs in their spreading plane. The information bearing surfaces are disposed on both broad sides of the compass and constructed as undivided surfaces projecting from one leg into the region of the other leg. If the compass is closed, two mounting disks of the information bearing surfaces lie congruently above one another and only two outer information bearing surfaces and can be seen. All four information bearing surfaces can be seen in the open state of the compass.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Intertech Zeichengeraete GmbHInventor: Günther Partes
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Publication number: 20100133208Abstract: A keyboard storing shelf capable of not only receiving a computer keyboard but also storing various things at an upper part thereof above the keyboard, such that a user can more conveniently work with a computer especially in narrow spaces such as a public PC mom. In the keyboard storing shelf comprising a panel having a board form for putting things thereon, a leg supporting the panel, and a fixing member fixing the panel to an upper part of the leg so as to store a keyboard in a space formed at a lower part of the panel, the leg comprises a base placed at a mounting position, a supporter disposed at an upper part of the base to uphold the panel, and a connection member connecting the base to a rear end of the supporter, and supports the panel at both sides with respect to a length direction of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Kwon Il Seo, Ki Woong Seo
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Patent number: 7568301Abstract: A device (10) for carrying and displaying articles includes a cover portion (11) and a base portion (12) interconnected by a spine (13). The base portion (12) includes a pedestal (20) with pockets (32) formed therein. The pockets (32) each carry an arm (38) which is pivotal from a first position within the pocket (32) to a second position partially outside the pocket (32). A magnet (52) maintains the arm (38) in the second position. The arm (38) is provided with a recess (40) sized to receive a gem holder (29) which can carry a diamond (28). The cover portion (11) can carry a pad (18) of paper, and the base portion (12) can be provided with a slot (27) to receive other articles. An article receiving area (23) can also be provided to carry information relating to the articles being displayed.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Sterling Jewelers Inc.Inventors: Tamara Zemlansky, Steven Kidwell
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Publication number: 20090188139Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide an improved paper weight or article of desk furniture which shall be useful not only as a paper weight, but for the purposes of alerting other visitors that they may or may not disturb the person at this desk or location. This paperweight desk sign, being a 3-sided equilateral triangle, has 3 different front sides with wording on each of it's 3-sides informing others of the owner's mental temperament and/or intentions regarding if and how this sign's owner would or would not be disturbed by simply facing the desired wording (WELCOME, MAKE IT SHORT, or DO NOT DISTURB) in the direction of the visitor by turning the sign over.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventor: Richard C. Rowley
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Publication number: 20080128467Abstract: The present invention is directed to a conventional stapling device used as a vehicle for advertisement in which substantially all area of its two largest elongated outer surfaces is utilized for displaying advertising materials. The stapling device comprises two pivotally connected stapling legs, a staple carriage extended from one of the stapling legs, advertising materials on at least one of the outer surfaces, and thereupon, a protecting transparent layer substantially covering all of the outer surface. The advertising materials are imprinted: in one embodiment, on an advertising layer interposed between the transparent layer and the outer surface; in another, on either the top or bottom surface of the transparent layer; and in still another embodiment, directly on the outer surface of the stapler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventor: Dilip Bhavnani
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Patent number: 7373682Abstract: A combination device incorporating stapling and tape dispensing functions. The combination device has a conventional stapler comprising stapling and staple-forming legs, and a roll-shaped tape dispenser disposed within a cavity defined on an upper surface of the stapling leg. The cavity is permanently exposed to an exterior of the device for retaining a roll-shaped tape of various size, and for quick access thereto. It further has an ergonomically contoured hand grip on each leg and advertising material imprinted disposed on at least one its outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: May 20, 2008Assignee: Cotapaxi Custom Design and Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Carl Cetera
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Publication number: 20080022568Abstract: A combination stapler and tape dispenser device is adapted to lay prone on a bottom surface or to allow it to stand up on at least one end. An analog or digital display on the device can pivot or rotate and is typically weighted so that it remains upright, and hence easily readable, regardless of the orientation of the device. The display may be at a front end of the device for greater visibility when the device is standing up.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventor: Bonni Shevin Sandy
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Patent number: 7302772Abstract: A combination writable scroll picture frame display assembly, comprising a picture frame sized to accommodate commonly sized photographs or cards, a writable scroll, and a base sized and shaped to maintain the entire invention upright and stable. The components are arranged such that the scroll, when mounted, does not obscure viewing the framed picture. The scroll is mounted on the assembly in a manner to facilitate its easy removal and remounting, and the entire assembly may be made wall mountable. The scroll is bound when closed, unrolls to reveal some sort of writable media, and may include a decorative cover and/or other decorative features including decorative end caps.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventor: Vernon H. Harrington
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Patent number: 7048126Abstract: A desk organizer tray, comprising a tray portion, an extension portion extending from the tray portion, and an attachment element applied to the extension portion. The tray portion contains a receptacle for holding desktop items. The tray portion is constructed of a plurality of superimposed board members, each of which contains a hole pattern. The hole patterns of the board members are in registration with one another to form the receptacle. The extension portion includes a board member that extends from the tray portion. The board members of the tray portion are mounted on the board member of the extension portion. The attachment element is applied to the board member of the extension portion. The attachment element serves to attach a desk pad to the extension portion, adjacent to the tray portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: MeadWestvaco CorporationInventor: Duane D. Adams
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Patent number: 7032337Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Inventor: Hsi-Chiang Yang
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Patent number: 7001668Abstract: An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base portion of the decorative member includes a peripheral portion having a locking rim than can be lockably interconnected with a yieldably deformable locking assembly that is affixed to and extends upwardly from the upper surface of the supporting base. In another form of the invention, the identical base portion of the decorative member can be interconnected with the support base by means of a threaded rod which is threadably received within a threaded bore formed in the base portion of the decorative member.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.Inventor: John Banman
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Patent number: 6828034Abstract: An award construction that includes a decorative member, a supporting base for supporting the decorative member and an alternate means for interconnecting the decorative member with the supporting base. More particularly, in one form of the invention, the base portion of the decorative member includes a peripheral portion having a locking rim that can be lockably interconnected with a yieldably deformable locking assembly that is affixed to and extends upwardly from the upper surface of the supporting base. In another form of the invention, the identical base portion of the decorative member can be interconnected with the support base by means of a threaded rod which is threadably received within a threaded bore formed in the base portion of the decorative member.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: Plastic Dress-Up Co.Inventor: John Banman
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Patent number: 6676100Abstract: A note holder for holding a notepaper, card, etc. The note holder has a foldable capability and includes a body pivotally mounted in a base. The base has an inner space for receiving the body when the note holder is folded. A slot adapted to hold a piece of paper is defined in the body and several fins are formed in the slot on the body. The fins hold the paper that is inserted in the slot in position.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2002Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Synchro Ent., Co., Ltd.Inventor: Nick Hsu
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Patent number: 6655647Abstract: A reference mouse pad provides data, which is accessible, when the mouse pad is opened. The reference mouse pad having a body made up of a cover and a base that are hinged together. The cover having a planar first mouse contacting surface and a planar second mouse contacting surface, the cover hingedly connected to the base an movable between a closed position exposing only the first mouse contacting surface and an open position exposing only the second mouse contacting surface contains a top surface on which the mouse is rolled on during use.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2002Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventor: Danielle L. Williams
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Patent number: 6615518Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable or removable panel member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the panel member is movably or removably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the panel member is returned to its original position. In addition, the panel member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2001Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Gary Pia, Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Patent number: 6588135Abstract: A sign holder apparatus includes a sign sheet receiving channel having opposing channel side walls extending forwardly from and interconnected by a sheet abutment panel having a forward sheet abutment surface, the channel side walls having substantially parallel edge receiving grooves angled and opening toward each other and toward the sheet abutment surface; a flexible and resilient sign sheet sized to slide into the sign sheet receiving channel from an end of the sign sheet receiving channel with opposing sign sheet edges simultaneously sliding into the edge receiving grooves, the angles of the edge receiving grooves relative to the sheet abutment surface bowing the sign sheet against the sheet abutment surface such that friction between the sheet edges and the edge receiving grooves and between the sign sheet and the sheet abutment surface firmly retains the sign sheet against unwanted sliding out of the receiving channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Inventor: Anthony G. LeKay
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Publication number: 20030115782Abstract: A novelty item for marketing a product, and a method of its use is disclosed. The promotional item comprises as replica of a product being marketed, wherein the item has a secondary utility, such as for example, as a decoration, amusement device or specific utility, that is unrelated to the function of the product being marketed. The item is used as a unique, leave-behind item associated with a sales meeting. In any embodiment, the item encourages client interaction to develop product recognition, increase product loyalty, encourage product referral, and foster goodwill between businesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Inventor: Jeff Baker
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Patent number: 6519883Abstract: A desktop organizer that is made from a wire frame. The wire frame is shaped to hold a pair of eyeglasses, a container for holding paperclips and thumb tacks and at least two other containers for holding elongated objects such as pens, pencils, emery boards and scissors. There is also a holder for business cards and a holder for a picture frame formed from this wire frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Inventor: Rudolph Martorella
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Patent number: 6401371Abstract: An eyeglass holder and desk frame which provides an area to hold eyeglasses as well as hollow tubes to store pens, a storage cup, and a frame to hold pictures. More specifically, the eyeglass holder and desk organizer provides a hook and frame on which to place an eyeglass as well as clear plastic sections held within the wire frame in which to place pictures. There is also a slot, attached to the base, wherein the slot is designed to hold a series of business cards within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventor: Rudolph Martorella
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Publication number: 20020029502Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable or removable panel member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the panel member is movably or removably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the panel member is returned to its original position. In addition, the panel member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Inventors: Gary Pia, Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Publication number: 20020017043Abstract: A desktop organizer that is made from a wire frame. The wire frame is shaped to hold a pair of eyeglasses, a container for holding paperclips and thumb tacks and at least two other containers for holding elongated objects such as pens, pencils, emery boards and scissors. There is also a holder for business cards and a holder for a picture frame formed from this wire frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventor: Rudolph Martorella
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Patent number: 6314598Abstract: A decorative elastic cushion is manufactured with an elastomer having the physical properties of flexibility and compressibility in a range of flexibilities and compressibilities of stable elastomeric block polymer gels. A film is provided for encapsulating the elastomer and the film includes physical properties of flexibility to enable uninhibited flexure and compression of the elastomer by a user. Decorative printing is disposed on a film interior side facing the elastomer in order to provide photo-like logos and decorations to the cushion, while having a film exterior surface resistant to abrasion and enabling cleaning thereof without affecting the decorative pattern. Printing of the film is effected by heat contacting the film with a printed paper.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 1999Date of Patent: November 13, 2001Inventor: Paul M. Yates
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Patent number: 6263599Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable plate or arm member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the plate or arm member is movably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the plate or arm member is returned to its original position. In addition, the plate or arm member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2000Date of Patent: July 24, 2001Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Patent number: 6041530Abstract: By providing any desired stationery product with a movable plate or arm member which cooperates with the surface or body of the stationery product, a unique indicia retaining and displaying system is realized. Preferably, the plate or arm member is movably mounted to the stationery product for ease of insertion of an indicia bearing member and secure retention thereof when the plate or arm member is returned to its original position. In addition, the plate or arm member preferably comprises a transparent zone, in order to enable the indicia bearing member to be easily viewed.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1998Date of Patent: March 28, 2000Assignee: Acme United CorporationInventors: Mark C. Matthews, David H. Oliver, Ron Vish
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Patent number: 6035566Abstract: A desk trophy and decorative paperweight display constructed of a clear plastic parabolic dome(10), whose outer edge ends in a cylindrical shape, which is affixed to a clear plastic three-dimensional trapezoidal shaped base piece(11) via a square bottomed circular groove machined into the smaller horizontal surface in a diameter identical to that of the end diameter of the dome The dome is filled with an allotment of silver colored metal balls(14). A single gold colored metal ball(12)that is larger than the silver metal balls is supported within the most superior portion of the dome by the presence of the silver balls. Two inscribed plaques, one silver colored, one gold colored, are affixed to opposite vertical sides of the trapezoidal base. The number of silver metal balls relates to the number inscribed on the silver plaque with the wording: "Remember . . . Only One Person in .sub.---- #.sub.------ Knows What You Know" The number and size of silver metal balls will vary with the intended use of the trophy.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1998Date of Patent: March 14, 2000Inventor: Robert C. Fisher
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Patent number: 5926985Abstract: A humorous novelty office display item is disclosed, including several lightweight soft foam balls, a flat base with dished receptacles for holding the balls in a spaced array extending along the top of the base, and labels on the base that associate a message with each displayed ball.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1995Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Inventor: Garry D. Arbuckle
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Patent number: 5921839Abstract: A simulated aircraft piloting device for use as a desk top pen holder or amusement device has a simulated aircraft mounted on a base for movement about simulated pitch, roll, and yaw axes relative to the base, and a simulated aircraft control stick on the base connected to the aircraft for moving the aircraft about its simulated pitch, roll, and yaw axes.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1997Date of Patent: July 13, 1999Inventor: Jay D. Siren
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Patent number: 5895725Abstract: A safety oriented article of giftware is provided by fastening a cushioning pad (15) to the coarse underside of a rectangular highway pavement lane delineator marker button (10), or a circular convex button (20). This modification structurally alters the function of buttons (10, 20) to serve as a safety catalyst for traversing the imaginary highway of life. Added structural accoutrements, such as a plaque (30), a conventional audio device (22), and a pen funnel (36) further modifies the buttons (10, 20) to provide a greater use of their safety stimuli. Also, caricatures, or images of famous or well-known persons, places and things may be used to provide a new tool and method of creating information, both visual and auditory, so that organizations can convey safety and quality assurance in products and services. Structurally modifying buttons (10, 20) greatly broadens the use of their normally passive, inert safety stimuli, and brings their catalytic safety qualities to the fore.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 1996Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Inventor: Ronald G. Caughlin
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Patent number: 5672105Abstract: A computer video monitor mask for removable attachment to a computer video monitor having a computer video monitor screen and a front face, comprises a generally planar substantially rigid panel portion having a generally planar front surface, a back surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, and first and second opposed side edges. The computer video monitor mask is attached to the front face of the computer video monitor by way of a hook and loop fastener system such as VELCRO.TM.. A first generally centrally disposed cut-away portion in the back panel is shaped and dimensioned to permit viewing of the computer video monitor screen therethrough when the computer video monitor mask is in place on the computer video monitor. There is optionally provided a removable paper writing surface generally surrounding the computer video monitor screen, wherein a plurality of sheets of paper are secured together in overlying separable relation one over another so as to form at least one pad of paper.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1996Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Inventor: Chris Curic
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Patent number: 5671557Abstract: A notice assembly comprising a support portion including a base part adapted to be supported on a horizontal surface, a vertical wall part having a lower edge attached to the base part and a hollow tubular part fixed along an upper edge of the wall part with an axially extending through opening in the tubular part facing the same direction as the front surface of the wall part. A display member has a portion rotatably mounted in the tubular part. That portion of the display member has a peripheral surface bearing a plurality of set of graphic symbols providing information about the location of the person (e.g., AT LUNCH, OUT OF OFFICE, RETURN SOON, IN MEETING). By manual rotation of the display member, any of the sets of graphic symbols can be positioned in the opening of the tubular part where they will be observed by a person looking at the notice assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 1993Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Bruce W. Carlson, Thomas J. Barnidge, Tanya M. Laine, Mary K. Miller-Bruns, Kenneth J. Kirchhoff
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Patent number: 5619814Abstract: A shaftless golf club head photograph holder and method of producing same wherein the head is crafted by placing a photograph, with or without framing means, into the front striking face of the head and securing the photograph in place by a two-sided adhesive tape in one instance and by transparent epoxy in a second instance to prevent misalignment of the photograph. The transparent epoxy also serves to allow an aesthetically pleasing viewing of the photograph. The entire head is mounted upon a heel plate which creates a horizontal planar surface which is then placed in fixedly mounted assembly with a decorative support base. The base has an ornamental letter plate to commemorate in letters, words, or symbols the nature or special meaning of the shaftless golf club head photograph holder to the viewer.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1993Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Inventor: Timothy H. Herrndobler
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Patent number: 5581920Abstract: A perpetual calendar has a cylindrical outer casing having several viewing apertures formed therein. The casing displays on an outer surface thereof in seven vertical columns the dates of the month from one to twenty-eight. One of the apertures is positioned to display up to three additional dates of the month after the numeral 28. An inner cylinder is rotatably mounted in the outer casing and coaxial therewith. This cylinder displays on an exterior surface thereof the 12 months of the year and also month ending date or dates for months having more than 28 days. This cylinder is rotatable to display the current month through one aperture and correct month ending date or dates for that month through another aperture. Also, a ring is mounted for rotation in the outer casing and is coaxial with this casing. The ring displays on its exterior surface data for indicating days of the week.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1994Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Inventor: Mainul H. Hydary
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Patent number: 5537369Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1995Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Inventor: Lien M. C. Wu
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Patent number: 5513456Abstract: A method and device for making lists utilizing a compact desk-top apparatus on which lists of items can be compiled by writing the items on reusable adhesive-backed strips of paper (48) and pressing those strips onto a flat, upright palette (22). The base (20), in which the palette rests, as well as the palette itself, the palette extension (28), and highlight tabs (24) with colored arrows (52) for emphasizing particular listed items, are made of a hard, durable material such as plastic. The palette can be separated from the base (20) and attached to a suction cup (40) or swing arm for placement of the palette wherever the user desires. The palette can be lengthened using the palette extension (28) so as to provide more space for listed items. The base has a storage compartment (32) in which extra paper strip pads (26) are kept. The base also has an aperture on top which serves as a pen holder (34). Other possible features could be included as well.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1994Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Inventor: Douglas M. Gleason
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Patent number: 5430965Abstract: A message display board includes: a writing board embedded on a base plate mounted on a fixing object such as a car, a pen clamped on a pen-holding portion formed on the base plate for writing purpose, a plurality of suction cups which are attached by vacuum on a wall such as a wind shield of a car to present the writing board outwardly to display message written on the writing board, a lamp secured on the base plate for illuminating the writing board to be visible at night time or in dark place, and an eraser detachably embedded in the base plate and being withdrawn from the base plate for erasing the message written on the board to prepare for the next use.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 1993Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Inventor: Shih-Wang Lai
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Patent number: 5365683Abstract: A sports card display stand includes a platform-like base, at least a pair of support posts mounted upright and laterally-spaced apart on the base, a longitudinal groove extending between upper and lower ends of each support post and facing toward one another for slidably receiving an article holder in the form of a flat plastic sleeve containing a sports card or photo between each pair of the posts with opposite longitudinal edges of the sleeve extending within the grooves, and an elongated narrow top cap member having spaced cavities and a longitudinal channel extending between and intersecting with the cavities being recessed in an underside of the top cap member for receiving in a releasable mated relationship the upper ends of the support posts and the upper edge of the flat plastic sleeve in order to removably mount the top cap member onto the upper ends of the support posts.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 1992Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignees: Gary A. Dahyl, Jeffrey H. AndersonInventor: Javier Borja
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Patent number: 5322718Abstract: A pliable paperweight and article holder having an outer skin of soft flexible material defining an enclosed hollow inner cavity having a central portion and a plurality of hollow generally tubular projections integral therewith extending outwardly from the central portion is completely filled with a mass of shiftable heavy granular material. The shiftable heavy granular material and outer skin of soft flexible material act in cooperation to provide a pliable structure capable of being manipulated to hold and grip various articles. When placed either horizontally of vertically on a surface, the central portion will spread somewhat to conform generally to the surface upon which it is placed, and each of the tubular projections can be manually manipulated or bent to assume various positions as desired for holding various objects or for gripping various objects, and the tubular projections will remain in the desired holding or gripping position.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1993Date of Patent: June 21, 1994Inventor: Elizabeth S. Low
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Patent number: 5123191Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1991Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Inventor: Duk K. Kim
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Patent number: 5038505Abstract: A desk-top picture frame has a base frame with a hollow structure, a front opening through which things can be placed in and removed from the inner chamber thereof, a mirror on the front panel thereof, a loose-leaf clip on the top edge thereof for holding picture frame sheets, note book, memo pad or wall calendar. The side wall of the base frame is formed of a plurality of transverse ribs curvilinearly bent inward and outward to define an area serving as a pen case.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1990Date of Patent: August 13, 1991Inventor: Jean Young
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Patent number: 5022170Abstract: A pad for covering a work surface comprising a thin transparent cover over a base layer. A portions of the cover is secured to the base layer so that the balance of the cover is liftable upwardly therefrom to receive and retain between the cover and the base layer sheet materials bearing visual information of utility to a user. The information is then visible to the user through the transparent cover. Alternatively, the cover may be attached to the base layer so as to produce therebetween a pouch opening at an edge of the pad to receive such sheet materials. The top surface of the cover can optionally be textured to provide a substitute work surface upon which to write or operate a computer mouse. The bottom surface of the base pad is textured to prevent slipping of the device on the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1987Date of Patent: June 11, 1991Assignee: Data Pad CorporationInventor: V. Dean House
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Patent number: 4787161Abstract: An advertising pen device includes a collapsible display sheet selected from a flag or a decorative or advertising cloth prewound on a pole rotatably mounted inside the pen and adapted to be extended for display or advertisement purpose, and a pen holder adapted for holding the pen to lay on a desk or for clamping the pen on a user's pocket for display, decorative or identification uses.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1987Date of Patent: November 29, 1988Inventor: Ou-Yang Feng
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Patent number: 4768298Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1986Date of Patent: September 6, 1988Assignee: Tenex CorporationInventors: Marlan H. Polhemus, Andrew L. Alger, Albert B. Cheris, Richard L. Gibson
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Patent number: 4757623Abstract: A sign in accordance with this invention comprises a pair of end members, with each end member having a longitudinal groove, and with each of the end members having a foot portion configured such that the respective longitudinal groove bears approximately a 15.degree. relationship to the vertical. The longitudinal groove in one of the end members faces the longitudinal groove in the end member such that respective ends of a generally rectangular sign of appropriate thickness may be closely received in these grooves. Importantly, the groove in each of the end members is of dual width, with one portion of each such groove being wide and of comparatively shallow depth, whereas another portion of each of the grooves is comparatively narrow, and of greater depth. Because of this arrangement, elongate panel members of either of two different thicknesses can be readily received in a tight fitting manner in appropriate portions of the grooves.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1987Date of Patent: July 19, 1988Inventor: Alvin W. Seyler
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Patent number: 4511630Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming a paperweight which has the resultant sculpted form of a crumpled sheet of paper. The method includes the steps of heating a vinyl sheet until it is soft and pliable and wrapping that sheet about a metal weight to take the above mentioned rigid form when it is cooled down.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 1984Date of Patent: April 16, 1985Inventor: Tibor Kalman
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Patent number: 4321763Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1980Date of Patent: March 30, 1982Inventor: Norman F. Soucy
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Patent number: 4314418Abstract: A compact, integrally molded message control center having a configuration easily and expensively formed by conventional molding processes including a plurality of upwardly opening parallel receptacles suitable for messages and an open bottom suitable for storage is provided. The front wall of the unit is inclined at an angle toward the back of the unit and supports a digital time and date unit and a cross lined chart on which personnel availability and location may be maintained by the movement of magnetic markers. Coordinated indentifying indicia are positioned along two sides of the unit, and these indicia are further coordinated with other indentifying indicia positioned on the front of the unit in combination with the chart.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 1980Date of Patent: February 9, 1982Inventors: Robert L. Narens, Frank D. Billeck
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Patent number: 4268985Abstract: A name plate comprising a right angle glass prism mounted on a mirror such that an exhibit mounted on one of the prism faces provides several images depending upon the user's line of sight of the prism.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1980Date of Patent: May 26, 1981Inventor: Joseph F. Lecznar