Abstract: An index tab adapter, suitable for retrofitting an existing file folder for use with a particular index tab style. The adapter has adhesive portions, located on either side of a non-adhesive portion. The non-adhesive portion is slotted and is spaced apart from the file folder. The slots are shaped to engage a particular style of index tab, so that when a given index tab is inserted into the slots in the adapter, the given index tab becomes attached to the file folder, and the file folder may be identified by the given index tab as if it were originally configured to accept the style of the given index tab. Put another way, an index tab removably engages slots in the adapter, rather than slots in the file folder itself.

Abstract: A retail display article based upon an original photograph of a subject including at least one item of clothing and having visible portions of skin. The display article includes a back panel and a display photograph. The back panel defines a flat surface. The display photograph depicts an edited version of the original photograph such that the visible portions of skin depicted in the display photograph is configured to imitate a general appearance of a mannequin. The display photograph is disposed on the flat surface of the back panel. The display photograph and the back panel are collectively cut about the perimeter of the subject. Retail display systems and methods of construction provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A folded and sealed cigarette coupon is inserted typically between the outermost face of a cigarette packet and its transparent overwrap. The coupon is fashioned from a flat blank divided by crease lines into a set of panels and extended at either end to create a corresponding set of flaps. The panels are quarto folded to form a substantially rectangular main body of the coupon with the flaps combining to form a grippable closure tab along one edge of the body, which can be torn off to open the coupon. The flaps making up the tab are equal in number to the folded panels, so that the thickness of the coupon remains uniform from edge to edge in both length and breadth.

Abstract: Display inserts are often inserted in a product for use as an advertising display. A common use for a display insert is to insert it into the central opening of a tire for use as an advertising display for the tire. The disclosed display insert includes a front panel section. The display unit further includes a rear panel section connected to the front panel section. The rear panel section includes a plurality of tabs.

Abstract: In a printing apparatus, it is checked if a tab paper print setup is made. If it is determined that the tab paper print setup is made, it is checked if the face to be printed is the obverse or reverse face. If it is determined that the face to be printed is the obverse face, first drawing data is generated; if face to be printed is the reverse face, second drawing data is generated by adjusting the first drawing data.

Abstract: A method wherein an indicia is selected from one of diverse indicia sources that promotes an informational application, a holder may be selected from a holder source specialized for the given application, and a display is selected from a display source. The indicia is placed in a suggested manner in the display or the indicia and holder unit are placed in the display such that the desired information is displayed. The flap portions of the display are manipulated to expose or conceal releasable, reusable adhesive portions, to suit the carrying of the display appliance, as in a book or bag, or the display of the display appliance from either side in a vertical or horizontal position, as on a cabinet, or wall. An easel insert oir easel attachment allows for a standing position on a counter top or table.

Abstract: A pad of index tabs includes a plurality of sheets, each sheet comprising a front and a back, and an area of removable adhesive along a top edge of the back. The sheets are applied to one another at respective areas of removable adhesive to form a pad. Each sheet has a plurality of index tabs removably adhered thereto. The tabs are partially coated with removable adhesive and have an edge portion that is not coated with adhesive. Each of the tabs has on an edge thereof a writing surface.

Abstract: A printable form is disclosed having a detachable wristband and removable labels. The form includes a first layer having a separable area in the form of a wristband which allows the wristband to be separated from the form. A second layer is bonded to the first layer by an adhesive and has labels which are die cut out of the material of the second layer. The bond between the first layer and the die cut labels is a releaseable bond, allowing the labels and the adhesive contained thereon to be removed from the first layer.

Abstract: An expense receipt diary of a notebook-type (10) consisting of a front cover (12), a back cover (14), and a plurality of interior pages (16), secured together by binding (18) on one side. The front of each interior page (16) consists of a mounting area (24) that contains a plurality of adhesive strips (28). Each strip (28) is comprised of a release liner (30) and an underlying adhesive (32). Receipts (34a) may be attached to the underlying adhesives (32) by removing the liners (30) and pressing the receipt (34b) onto the exposed adhesives (32). The recording area (20) is located on the reverse side of the mounting area (24). The recording area (20) is a printed surface where the employee can record details pertaining to the receipts attached (34b) to the mounting area (24) of the same sheet.

Abstract: In a printing apparatus, it is checked if a tab paper print setup is made. If it is determined that the tab paper print setup is made, it is checked if the face to be printed is the obverse or reverse face. If it is determined that the face to be printed is the obverse face, first drawing data is generated; if face to be printed is the reverse face, second drawing data is generated by adjusting the first drawing data.

Abstract: A unique packaging method is disclosed. The method advertises products related to a product shipped in a box and comprises obtaining a box, placing a product in the box, and identifying a particular product category associated with the product being shipped in the box. This may be followed by obtaining an elongated flexible planar member having a width and a length substantially greater than the width, the planar member having an upper surface and a lower surface. The flexible planar member is provided with a layer of adhesive material deposited on and covering a substantial portion of the lower surface to form a packaging tape. The tape is imprinted with indicia comprising visually perceivable information to provide a purchaser with information relating to various products within the particular product category by disposing the information on the upper surface of the tape. The box is sealed with the tape.

Abstract: A label assembly having a face sheet adhered to a back sheet. A separation line includes at least one first tearable line of separation extending across the face sheet and a second tearable line of separation extending across the back sheet. Each first tearable line of separation is offset with respect to the second tearable line of separation. In a method for printing a plurality of portions of the label assembly, the label assembly is routed through a printer and print is applied to a first portion of the label assembly. The first portion is separated from a second portion and the second portion is routed through a printer and print is applied to the second portion of the label assembly.

Abstract: In addition to a set of dividers having staggered tabs and binder holes, the retail packaging includes a sheet protector pocket having a front sheet and a back sheet and binder holes. The user removes the dividers and pocket from the packaging and custom designs and prints sheet indicia on a paper sheet. He/she then inserts the printed sheet into the pocket whereby the front sheet allows the sheet indicia to be viewed therethrough. The front sheet has pre-printed indicia thereon. With the printed sheet in the pocket and the pocket and dividers assembled in a ringed notebook or other binding system, the sheet indicia and the pre-printed indicia line up with respective ones of the tabs. The indicia thereby form an attractive custom-designed table of contents, which can be easily corrected or changed by the user by simply printing and inserting into the pocket a new sheet. The front sheet can either be transparent or have a window to allow the sheet indicia to be viewed therethrough.

Abstract: The invention relates to an imaging element comprising at least one imaging layer wherein said imaging layer comprises photosensitive silver halide layer comprising dye forming couplers, a transparent polymer pragmatic sheet below said at least one imaging layer, an adhesive layer below said pragmatic sheet, and a black carrier sheet below said adhesive layer

Abstract: A composite business card sheet stock micro perforated to define a plurality of business cards and comprising first and second sheets sandwiching between them a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The second sheet is die cut to define a plurality of removable labels, the adhesive remaining with the labels when the latter are peeled from the first sheet. The micro perforations enable the composite business card sheet stock to remain as an integral sheet during a printing operation, but to be easily separated after printing to provide a plurality of business cards with smooth edges, each card having a plurality of removable labels.

Abstract: Gift card forms and methods of making and using gift card forms are disclosed. The gift card form permits uniquely messaging each gift card. An appropriate gift card form can be printed at a time after manufacturing to allow a vendor to personalize the gift card. Additionally, order information, such as billing information, can be printed on the gift card form at the same time that the gift card is personalized. The gift card form can be kept as a record with the order information.

Abstract: A computer system includes a plurality of installation code elements (40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47). Each installation code element is associated with a particular system connector (11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 24, 25a, 25b) and the respective external connector (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36a, 36b, 37) which connects with the particular system connector. The installation code element marks both the respective system connector and associated external connector, and also marks the installation documentation (51) included with the system. This installation documentation contains a plurality of information sections (52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59), with each information section providing information relating to making the connection between a particular system connector and its corresponding external connector. Each information section is marked with the same installation code element which also marks the system connector and external connector to which the information section pertains.

Abstract: An economic and efficient reminder that records the status of an item and is reusable. The reusable reminder is formed with a bendable tab adjacent each position on a sheet. In another embodiment, the reusable reminder is provided with a coupon for the user to redeem. A plurality of the reminders of the present invention are also provided in the form of a pad, booklet or the like.

Abstract: A computer-controlled identifier tag production system. The system employs perforated plastic sheets comprising a plurality of transparent identifier tags. The sheets are designed to be fed through a conventional ink jet or laser printer to print one or more of the tags in accordance with user input. Each sheet is a single layer in thickness and is sufficiently flexible and heat-stable such that it will not deform if passed through a printer multiple times. The printed tags are used in conjunction with a plastic holder and backer plate to form an adhesive-free identifier tag assembly. The backer plate is preferably a rigid metal plate which may be embossed with indicia, such as a corporate logo. The identifier tag assembly may further include a magnet or pin fastener for temporarily affixing the backer plate to an article of clothing.

Abstract: An identification card that carries information about an implant, medical device or prosthesis associated with a holder the card. The card includes a substrate that carries a computer-generated representation of a name of the holder; a type or name of the implant, medical device or prosthesis; characteristics of the implant, medical device or prosthesis; a place and date on which the implant, medical device or prosthesis was implanted, installed or given to the holder; and a surgeon or medical profession that implanted, installed or provided the implant, medical device or prosthesis to the holder. A computer implemented system for generating the cards is also provided.

Abstract: In addition to a set of dividers having staggered tabs and binder holes, the retail packaging includes a sheet protector pocket having a front sheet and a back sheet and binder holes. The user removes the dividers and pocket from the packaging and custom designs and prints sheet indicia on a paper sheet. He/she then inserts the printed sheet into the pocket whereby the front sheet allows the sheet indicia to be viewed therethrough. The front sheet has pre-printed indicia thereon. With the printed sheet in the pocket and the pocket and dividers assembled in a ringed notebook or other binding system, the sheet indicia and the pre-printed indicia line up with respective ones of the tabs. The indicia thereby form an attractive custom-designed table of contents, which can be easily corrected or changed by the user by simply printing and inserting into the pocket a new sheet. The front sheet can either be transparent or have a window to allow the sheet indicia to be viewed therethrough.

Abstract: A business card comprises a super hero template with a facial caricature of the entity whose business card it is on one side of the card. The opposite side comprises information about the entity as well as game information and the like. The card may be used as a collectable card, a business card, or part of a game.

Abstract: An index tab assembly may include a liner sheet with an adhesive releasing surface and an overlying plastic sheet with die cut partial fold tabs therein, and with a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive between the two sheets. The tabs include two printable areas of substantially equal size and a securing area extending from one of the printable areas. The securing area has a narrow strip area adjacent the printable area which is free from adhesive. In use, the tabs are removed from the liner, the two printable areas are folded together, and the resultant step or lip and the adhesive free area cooperate to facilitate accurate placement of the index tab.

Abstract: Watches, jewellery and like articles are marketed by advertising the article in a magazine or advertising display. For example, a page of the magazine carries advertising matter for a watch or jewellery. A life-like representation of the watch or jewellery article is detachably attached to the substrate so that it can be removed and tried on to simulate wear of an actual watch or jewellery article.

Abstract: A pull-out index for physical file folders, books, boxes and the like is shown which includes a record device that has a surface for recording information about the contents of the folder, is slidably enclosed in a pocket formed by a holder that is attachable to the folder. The record device may be constructed to have a portion of tabs near the bottom edge. Stops placed at the top edge of the pocket cooperate with the tabs to prevent the record device from inadvertently being removed from the pocket while allowing the user access to the information recording surface.

Abstract: A keepsake/ticket display and memorabilia device is disclosed comprising a main card having a display window and a display card member pivotably connected to the main card. The display card member provides a flat surface upon which a ticket, ticket stub, or other generally flat keepsake can be mounted. The display card member is pivotable with respect to the main card such that it can be generally positioned under the display window of the main card, thereby displaying the ticket through the display window. Various indicia relating to a specific event for which the ticket was purchased can be printed on the main card thereby enhancing the display of the ticket.

Abstract: A manufactured product that is credit card size that provides telephone numbers the end-user or emergency service personnel can use. The product contains information supplied by the end-user (cardholder), specifically a maximum of nine contact names, their relationship to the cardholder and three telephone numbers per contact name. The product provides a method that emergency service personnel can use to identify the name of individual they are directly servicing and gives them telephone numbers to dial to notify persons who are related to the individual.

Abstract: A two part indexing and signage system for use with shopping carts and store aisles. The first part of the device includes a general indexing system attached to the back panel of the child seat on a shopping cart. The second part is in connection with the shelving typically containing the products in the aisle of the store and contains an alpha numerical key having three characters associated with each item in order to identify particular product positions within that aisle.

Abstract: A paint color card having a substrate with a surface coated with a layer of a colored coating composition formulated to have a dried color that is substantially similar to the dried color of a commercially-available paint composition. The paint color card has a plurality of perforations at least partially defining a chip section that may be detached or folded over to form a window.

Abstract: A system for the inscription and secure recordation of information includes (a) an inscription page for receiving an inscription, the inscription page including (i) a front side and a back side, the back side having an adhesive coating thereon, and (ii) a plurality of detachable inscription sections; (b) a carbonless privacy page, the privacy page including (i) a privacy section and (ii) opposed privacy attaching sections; and (c) a carbonless recordation page for recording the inscription, the recordation page including (i) a recordation section and (ii) opposed recordation attaching sections. The inscription page is removably attached by the adhesive coating to the privacy section, and the opposed privacy attaching sections, and the opposed privacy attaching sections, are removably attached to a corresponding one of the opposed recordation attaching sections.

Abstract: A business form includes a carrier sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface, and defining a die cut opening there through, with a patch of liner material mounted on the lower surface of the carrier sheet. The patch extends over the opening. The liner material has an upper surface facing the die cut opening in the carrier sheet, and carries a release coating on the upper surface. A two ply label assembly is mounted on the patch of liner material in the die cut opening. The two ply label assembly includes a transparent ply mounted on the upper surface of the patch of liner material, and a label ply mounted on the transparent ply. The form is manufactured by: a.) die cutting an opening in a piece of carrier material; b.) adhesively affixing a patch of liner material to the piece of carrier material; c.) mounting a transparent ply on the patch of liner material within the die cut opening; and d.) mounting a label ply on the transparent ply. The form is used by: a.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the assembling, testing, and inspection of a product is provided comprising a plurality of kits, wherein each kit contains a plurality of parts to be assembled together to form a product. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of cue cards with each card having a status indicator corresponding to the assembly progress of a particular kit. A display device is further provided to visually display the plurality of cue cards. The status indicator of each cue card can indicate to load the parts into the kits, that the parts are ready to be assembled, that the parts are being assembled, and that the parts in the kit are assembled. A movable indicator, such as a pin, is movable between the status positions to visually indicate the same. The cue card further includes a priority level indicator that corresponds to the priority level of a particular kit.

Abstract: A webstock device for providing a signaling function while being relatively camouflaged includes sheet-like webstock material, a cavity in the webstock material, a signaling device at least partly contained in the cavity, and means for retaining the signaling device at least partly in the cavity. The cavity in the webstock material is closed by respective layers of material and a cover layer can be printed with desired information, instructions, etc. The signaling device may be an accousto-magnetic signaling device, an RF device or other signaling device. The invention also includes methods and apparatus for making the webstock device and methods for using the device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sequentially and precisely registering cut sheets for application onto advertising signatures at high speeds employs an initial roll of sheeting material. The sheeting material is unwound to track a process path, where eyemarks on the sheeting material are detected for use in registering the sheeting material to be cut into discrete sheets and to be aligned with a moving advertising signature for affixation thereto. The sheeting material has a repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive along one side edge thereof for use in adhering the cut sheet to the advertising signature. In one embodiment, the sheeting material is generally opaque adjacent one side edge and is sufficiently transparent adjacent its other side edge so that when a sheet cut from the sheeting material is adhered to an advertising signature, images on the advertising signature are visible through at least a portion of the sheet.

Abstract: A plastic tab for indexing or marking a folder or an edge portion of an article such as an organizer or storage system. The lower portion of the tab has two downwardly extending walls, between which an edge of the folder or other article may be placed. The downwardly extending walls are configured and adapted to create an interference fit when the folder or other article is inserted between the walls of the tab. The interference fit enables the tab to remain securely in the desired position along the edge portion. The tab is made of a flexible polymeric material so that it may be mounted, re-positioned or removed easily. Removal of the tab from a wall edge causes the walls to flex apart and thereby eliminate or minimize the interference fit between the tab lower walls and the article on which the tab is mounted. Removal of the tab is therefore a smooth and simple operation that minimizes breakage of the tab or damage to the folder, organizer or storage medium.

Abstract: A spiral wound product having indicia thereon. The indicia are disposed on the ends of the product, resulting in less ink usage while providing a functional benefit or an aesthetically-pleasing pattern which can last for the life of the product. Optionally, indicia may be applied to the XY surface of the product as well. The invention is applicable to paper products dispensed from a core, as well as coreless spiral wound paper products. This invention is also applicable to cut-and-stack configurations where the product may be dispensed from a package. The product may be dispensed from the package in either a reach-in or pop-up mode.

Abstract: The visitor registers on the Invisilog by printing in one of the ten sections on Page One (Figure One). Each section is perforated to tear out and insert in a standard plastic badge holder which is worn as an identification badge. The registration information transfers to Page Three but does not transfer to Page Two. This information transfer is achieved by mechanical pressure on carbonless paper which is coated on the back of Page Two and coated on the front of Page Three. The first page (Badge Page) is attached at the bottom edge to the second page (Privacy Page).The second (Privacy Page) and third page (Visitor Log Page) are attached at the top and bottom. The Privacy Page acts as a blockout over the Visitor Log Page. The Visitor Log Page has received the entry information from Page One. The security guard or receptionist can separate Pages Two (for disposal) and Three (for filing).

Abstract: A filing system based on an alpha numeric system in which the numeric portion is based upon birth dates and the alphabetic portion on the names of the individuals within the filing system. A label has color coded areas thereon corresponding to the birth date of an individual, and a color coded label designating the initial of the last name of the individual. A second label bears the individual name. The labels are placed upon a file folder which is then placed into a filing system broken into main sets and subsets. The main sets are arranged chronologically according to the date, while the subsets within each set are arranged alphabetically as a function of the individual's surname.

Abstract: An index sheet which may be accommodated by and directly printed upon by a conventional printer. The index sheet is formed from a rectangular shaped stock sheet having a body portion, at least one index tab portion, and a guide portion, all of which are separated by a plurality of perforations. After the stock sheet is directly printed upon, the index sheet may be formed by removing the guide portion and any excess index tab portions so that a single index tab portion extends outwardly from the body portion to identify, separate, or otherwise distinguish the materials being indexed. A first plurality of index sheets stacked in a first position may be used with a second plurality of index sheets which are inverted and stacked in a second position to create a continuous staggered edge of index tab portions.

Abstract: An improved index divider label application kit that includes at least one set of divider sheets and at least one set of precut labels removably attached to carrier strips which are removably secured to a backing sheet. The divider sheets have outwardly extending tabs vertically offset from one another for receiving the precut labels. The precut labels are spaced apart on the carrier strips to align substantially with the tabs on the divider sheets. A user may (1) separate a carrier strip and precut labels affixed to that carrier strip from the backing sheet, (2) place and align the carrier strip across the divider sheets such that the precut labels are placed on the tabs of the divider sheets, and (3) pull the carrier strip upwardly and away from the divider sheets such that the precut labels separate from the carrier strip and remain on the divider tabs.

Abstract: An index card for any index file (such as a lateral or flat index file or a rotary index file) is divided into upper and lower portion by a pair of score lines that extend inwardly from the lateral edges thereof and terminate at cut lines extending parallel to the side edges of the card. The cut lines extend parallel to the side edges of the card are interconnected by a cut line extending substantially parallel to the top and bottom of the card to thereby form a tab that extends from a folded edge formed when the upper portion of the card is folded about the score lines to overlie the lower portion of the card. Accordingly, indicia may be printed on the tab will be immediately available to the user of the file.

Abstract: A self-laminating system for sealing a business card or the like to a luggage tag. The self laminating system comprises a rigid backing, a flexible transparent sheet with a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive material thereon and a removable cover liner which covers the entire area of the pressure sensitive adhesive material. The cover liner has a pre-cut crease which separates it into an upper portion and a lower portion, where the upper portion is pre-removed such that an exposed area of the pressure sensitive adhesive material on the flexible transparent sheet is affixed to the rigid backing. The card is placed between the rigid backing and the transparent sheet such that the lower portion of the cover liner is peeled off which exposes the rest of the pressure adhesive material so that the flexible transparent sheet can be securely affixed to the business card and the periphery of the rigid backing.

Abstract: This index tab for a divider sheet or a file folder includes first and second panels and folded against each other attached to the sheet so that the tab includes a first pocket portion extending a relatively short distance outwardly from the sheet margin and a second pocket portion extending inwardly a substantially greater distance from the sheet margin. The index tab includes a closed end defined by the fold line and an open end, disposed opposite the closed end, the open end receiving an insert which may extend substantially the full length of the index tab.

Abstract: An index card sized to be wedged within the slots of a storage case for organizing audio or video media containers such as CD jewel boxes or the like. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a card body is sized to be coextensive with a container. A tab or index element projects outwardly from the card body so that identifying information can be placed thereon. The card body also contains a locking member to lock the index card within the storage device so that the media container can be removed without disturbing the orientation of the index card. The locking member may also be used to allow the index card to be freestanding.

Abstract: A golf club aligning aid is provided which allows a golfer to quickly improve his or her golf swing. The aligning aid can be a small strip of flexible material which can be disposed with a planar "flag" portion which is disposed perpendicular to the shaft of the club. This planar portion can be rotated about the shaft for proper alignment with respect to the leading edge of the face of the golf club head. Preferably, the aligning aid is attached on or near the handle of the club by being snugly wrapped around the shaft and attached to itself, such as by a hook and loop fastener. In one embodiment, the aligning aid also has a graphical design disposed on one end of the planar portion. The graphical design has a first axis which, when the aid is attached to the clubs is perpendicular to the shaft of the golf club and a second axis designed to be disposed parallel to the shaft of the club. The ratio of the length of the second axis to the length of the first axis is between about 0.25 and about 0.75.

Abstract: A changeable label pad has a base label layer which can be adhesively attached to a recording media container. A first adhesive having a first strength attaches the base label layer to the container. At least two label segments are attached to the base label layer. The label segments combine to cover most of the base label layer and the label segments are separated from each other. A second adhesive having a second strength which is weaker than that of the first adhesive attaches the label segments to the base label layer. The total area of all of the label segments in a layer of label segments is less than the total area of all of the label segments in an underlying layer of label segments.

Abstract: A method of making a printed product comprising a photographic print on a substrate, a border printed on the substrate around the print and a transparent film coated on the substrate, overlying and in registry with the print.

Abstract: A label dispensing sheet for incorporation within a book such as a telephone directory, dictionary or the like, includes a facing sheet of heavy paper stock releasably secured to a relatively thin backing sheet or liner by a pressure sensitive adhesive and containing a series of indicia bearing labels or tabs adapted to be applied to the pages of the book to designate the various alphabetical headings, sub-headings, categories or divisions thereof. The facing sheet and liner have overlying, extended edges for binding the label dispensing sheet proper within the book with corresponding portions of these extended edges being die cut and perforated, respectively, to form a lock and release construction holding the sheet securely in place in the book while permitting its ready removal therefrom during tab assembly to the book pages.

Abstract: A borrower's card holder, such as a library card, is formed from a sheet of liner material with individual sheets of card holder material having printable front surfaces adhered to the liner material. Through cuts are formed through the sheets of card holder material to form individual holders. Partial cuts are formed through the liner material to define pockets.

Abstract: A color-coded system of training illiterate, mentally handicapped or dyslexic individuals in the accurate ordering process which includes specifying colors designating particular items and the item bearing a particular color. Color-coded visual indicators such as catalog pages may be used to teach the individual to associate the color with the item and thereby simplify identification of the items to be ordered.