Abstract: There are disclosed embodiments of a marking clip for marking garments which may be stacked flat on a surface. The marking clip is generally U-shaped with leg portions joined by a bight portion and is preferably molded of flexible, resilient, plastics material and bears repetitive indicia along the outer surface of the leg and bight portions. Two or more marking clips may be coupled to provide selected combinations.

Abstract: A clip assembly for storing a clip. Particularly, a clip assembly employing a clip and a base, wherein the base includes an extension portion and an attachment portion. Additionally, the clip can be a hat clip which can be joined with a base so that the clip assembly can be attached to a surface and the hat clip can be stored when not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus for framing and hanging a sheet-like display item on a surface includes first and second generally identical elongate members, each member having a longitudinally extending, generally U-shaped channel for receiving an edge of the sheet-like display item therein, and a retaining means enabling secure and non-marring retention of the item within the generally U-shaped channel.

Abstract: An end piece is provided and removably secured to an edge of a tray to facilitate identification of the contents of the tray. The color of the end piece may be selected to correspond to the contents of the tray.

Abstract: A support for hanging objects displayed on a wall consists of a <<U>> shaped element integrated within a holding element. The <<U>> provides the added resiliency while the holding element provides the holding surface to frictionally hold the material to be held. Additionally, a hanging tab attached to the holding element to allow for hooking on a frame hook or, in this context, mechanical equivalents such as a screw, a tack, or a nail.

Abstract: A one-piece sleeve structure for securing the end of sheet material which permits ease in opening and closing on the sheet material during insertion or removal therefrom. Included are end caps for positive retaining of the sheet once inserted.

Abstract: A holder for displaying a thin advertising placard on a fixture exhibiting merchandise for sale, has an elongated shank shaped at one end for detachable fixation to the fixture, and carrying at the other end a three-dimensional head for holding the placard. The head has at least one, preferably more, substantially linear slot extending across a portion of its periphery and inwardly into its interior for receiving a marginal portion of the placard. Each such slot on its interior is shaped for gripping the placard portion.

Abstract: A first embodiment card-holding device containing a clip, an intermediate piece, and a carrier. A second embodiment contains a first clip, an intermediate piece, and a second clip. A third embodiment contains a clip and a carrier. The intermediate part or the carrier is attached to the clip by a connector piece having a first piece secured to the inner surface of the clip and a second piece secured to the first piece, the outer surface of the clip, and the intermediate piece or the carrier.

Abstract: A holder for decorative sheet material comprising two separate pieces, one piece for attaching to an upper edge portion of a sheet material and for hanging from a wall, the other piece for attaching to a lower edge portion of the sheet material. Each piece of the holder comprises a top plate and a base plate hingedly connected together, and means such as a post, adhesive tape or spring-loaded clip for connecting the sheet material to the base plate. In particular embodiments, spring-loaded clips both hingedly connect the top and base plates, and act as a means to connect the sheet material to the base plate.

Abstract: A framing system for mounting photographs, artwork, documents, etc. on a flat surface, such as a wall includes a molding or wall strip and an envelope having a clear front panel, with the envelope slidably engageable into the molding strip. The molding strip includes a slot, and the envelope includes an upper edge having a configuration matching the slot. The object to be displayed is placed into the envelope, and then the envelope slides into engagement with the molding strip.

Abstract: Provided is a sign holder for mounting to and displaying from a shelf any of various planar signs. The sign holder includes a clamp having two pivotally-connected panels that can be placed into a clamping position to hold the planar sign. To hold the panels in the clamping position, the first panel includes a holding prong that can be received in a corresponding aperture of the second panel. To prevent the planar sign from slipping between the panels, the second panel includes a piercing prong that can pierce the planar sign and be received in a corresponding aperture of the first panel. So that the planar material does not interfere with the engagement between the holding prong and its corresponding aperture, the piercing prong can be spaced-apart from the pivotally-connected edges of the panels a greater distance than the holding prong is. Various mounting structures can be included.

Abstract: A lottery card reader has a clip made from two separate pieces that are assembled together and a transparent flap attached to the clip. The clip has a first and a second pair of arms attached to a pivot. The arms in the first pair are separated and the arms in the second pair are resiliently biased towards each other. Moving the first pair of arms together moves the second pair of arms apart. The transparent flap can cover games on a lottery card to which the clip is attached. When a lottery card is inserted between the second pair of arms under the transparent flap it is releaseably gripped by the second pair of arms.

Abstract: The invention is comprised of at least one bookmark having a supply of repositionable self-stick notes disposed thereon. The invention may also have a non-intrusive paperclip-like attaching means disposed on the bookmark. The invention is disposed for advertising, logos and the like.

Abstract: Described is a bookmark having a bookmark body, on which a bookmark clip is disposed. The bookmark clip can clam the cover or inner pages of a book to prevent the bookmark body from falling off from the book. The bookmark body is bendable and includes a protection surface of mounting the bookmark clip, a bendable surface and folding sheet capable of being inserted into content pages of a book. The bookmark can be repeatedly used for many times while having the features of being simple in structure, easy to manufacture, and flexible and convenient to use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for labeling the spine or edge of a binder. In an embodiment, the device comprises a housing, a clip attached to the housing and a label encased within the housing. The housing further comprises a base portion and a cover portion, wherein the cover portion is adapted to enclose a label within the base portion of the labeling device.

Abstract: A device for displaying and exchanging a plurality of documents of various shapes and sizes and for organizing the same. The device of the present invention comprises at least two layers of pliable sheet material. If multiple sheets are used, the sheets may be nested together. The sheets may then be inserted into a binder mechanism where the binder mechanism compressibly engages the layers to create a pressure region adjacent thereto. The frictional force between the sheet material and the inserted document retains a document inserted into the pressure region formed between two adjacent layers.

Abstract: A C-ring clips to an edge of tableware. The C-ring has a rearwardly extending shaft supporting a ball. A gripping device rotates on the ball and supports a shelf. A fixture capable of displaying an ornament or name card is attached to the shelf.

Abstract: A display assembly including a plurality of clips of resiliently flexible material, each of which clips has a rear portion, a front portion laying along a front surface of the rear portion, and an arcuate end portion joining ends of the rear and front portions and defining a passageway transverse of the front, rear, and end portions. A plurality of lengths of stretch release adhesive releasably adhere rear surfaces of the clips to a surface in a pattern determined by a person applying the display assembly; and at least one resiliently elastic cord is positioned to extend between the clips and through the passageways in the clips to form a web-like structure between the clips. The clips and cord are decoratively colored, so that the display assembly can be used only as a decorative assembly, or can be used to support one or more objects along the surface.

Abstract: A sheet member holder includes a holder base with a smoothly arched upright at the border, a dome-like cover member holding a fluid and a floating ornament on the fluid and covered on the holder base, and a smoothly arched retaining gap defined in between the dome-like cover member and the smoothly arched upright for holding a sheet member in a vertical position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying works of art is disclosed. In one embodiment, a display unit is used to display artwork. The display unit is comprised of at least one overlay section set having at least two overlay sections. It also has at least one clip for securing said overlay sections together. The display unit has at least one securing platform to support said overlay section set.

Abstract: A tag holder assembly is provided for mounting on the edges of a display shelf for retail merchandise. When the assembly is pressed against the shelf, the assembly flexes to permit members of the assembly to rotate into a locked position. This flexion gives rise to forces which reliably secure the assembly to the shelf. In one embodiment, the assembly can be removed by rotating the members to an unlocked position. The assembly can be made as a unitary device including, for example, a living hinge. Alternatively, the assembly can made as two or more separate members. The assembly can also include a projecting member that extends higher than the front surface of the shelf to prevent objects on the shelf from falling off. Significantly, any forces which the objects transmit to the assembly through the projecting member tend to lock the assembly even more securely on the shelf.

Abstract: A basic piece having a thick potion has its end engaged with an outer covering piece so as to provide a card insertion opening formed on one side portion. A card pinching piece having elasticity is disposed in a space between the basic piece and the outer covering piece and attached to the outer covering piece such that one end of the card pinching piece abuts against the basic piece.

Abstract: A display assembly including a plurality of clips of resiliently flexible material, each of which clips has a rear portion, a front portion laying along a front surface of the rear portion, and an arcuate end portion joining ends of the rear and front portions and defining a passageway transverse of the front, rear, and end portions. A plurality of lengths of stretch release adhesive releasably adhere rear surfaces of the clips to a surface in a pattern determined by a person applying the display assembly; and at least one resiliently elastic cord is positioned to extend between the clips and through the passageways in the clips to form a web-like structure between the clips. The clips and cord are decoratively colored, so that the display assembly can be used only as a decorative assembly, or can be used to support one or more objects along the surface.

Abstract: An extruded snap frame panel arrangement assembly for the biased pinching of a display panel therewithin. The arrangement includes an elongated back frame plate, a front frame plate and an elongated S-shaped double curved snap plate integrally co-extruded with the back plate and front plate, for biasedly pinching the display panel therebetween. A separate cover plate is slidably attached to the S-shaped double-curved snap plate for providing a further bias to the pinching of the display panel.

Abstract: A sign support comprises a rear portion (1) and a front portion (2) interconnected by a flexible hinge (3), and means for adjusting the inclination of the front portion (2) relative to the rear portion (1). An abutment element (12) is connected by a breakable connection (13) to one of said rear and front portions (1 and 2) and defines with the latter a trough (12) of which one free edge constitutes an abutment to define a first position, substantially vertical, of the front portion (2), said abutment element (12) being adapted to be removed by rupture of the breakable connection (13) to define a second position of the front portion (2) of downward inclination.

Abstract: A dual extrusion hinged sign hanger hangs from the ceiling and holds signs, banners, posters, and any other sheet type of display material. Display material can be easily changed within a smooth non-damaging holder portion which opens for free non-friction insertion of the display material. The closure has flexible tabs on one side and a smooth flexible curved surface to hold the display material against the tabs. The closure acts perpendicularly to the display material with a snap together closure that does not come in contact with the display material.

Abstract: A lottery card reader has a clip made from two separate pieces that are assembled together and a transparent flap attached to the clip. The clip has a first and a second pair of arms attached to a pivot. The arms in the first pair are separated and the arms in the second pair are resiliently biased towards each other. Moving the first pair of arms together moves the second pair of arms apart. The transparent flap can cover games on a lottery card to which the clip is attached. When a lottery card is inserted between the second pair of arms under the transparent flap it is releaseably gripped by the second pair of arms.

Abstract: A card holder for supporting or retaining a card such as a greeting card is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the card holder has two holding portions each for accommodating a portion of a card. In another exemplary embodiment, the card holder has a first leg extending from a second leg. The card holder is mounted over a card having two legs such that the card first leg is adjacent to the card holder first leg and the card second leg is adjacent to the card holder second leg. The card holders of the present invention may also accommodate signs or ornaments.

Abstract: A clipboard apparatus includes a compact integrated slide viewer. The clipboard section comprises a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer plus a document holding, spring loaded clip attached to the upper edge of the multilayered board. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the middle layer includes a cavity for receiving a rotatable wheel. Indicia on the rim of the wheel are viewable through a transparent window in the top layer of the multilayered clipboard. The wheel extends through an aperture in the side of the board so that the wheel can be rotated and information read off of the indicia through the transparent viewing window. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the cavity is square and receives a rectangular slide that moves into and out of the cavity through a side aperture. Transparent windows on the top and bottom layers make it possible to view indicia on the slide from both sides of the multilayered clipboard.

Abstract: The present invention describes a sign system (1) which comprises a sign side support element (2), a plurality of clipping means (5) provided with clipping legs (8), and at least one sign plate (16) for being clipped on the clipping legs (8). The clipping means (5) form a hinging connection with the sign support element (2). The clipping means (5) may therefor be provided with a protruding member (9) co-operating with a tubular slot (4) in the side support element (2).

Abstract: A document holder is provided which can be mounted to a vertical or horizontal surface. The document holder, which is substantially smaller than a regular 8½″×11″ sheet of paper frictionally holds the paper in place for reading.

Abstract: An improved attention getting inexpensive brandsign apparatus adapted to existing retail-store merchandise-isle shelf-face pricing-channer use, wherein a special transparent flexisle plastic envelope-pocket uniquely combines a tab like appendage for insertion into the vertical receiver-slot of a standard existing slider-clip. The new more durable, convenient, and attractive planar sign-holder generally momprises two-layers of vinyl-sheeting material fused-together about three perimeter-sides, thereby forming a readily accessible pocket;—facilitating quick and easy recurrent substitution of sales-information exhibited therewithin upon a double-faced paper placard.

Abstract: A bingo signaling kit for notifying the number caller for the bingo game that the user has gotten bingo. The bingo signaling kit includes a support assembly including at least one housing member each having top, side and bottom walls, and each also having one or more openings being disposed through the top wall; and also includes signal assemblies each being disposed in at least one housing member and also being extendable through one or more openings; and further includes an assembly for raising and extending the signal assemblies through the one or more openings.

Abstract: A lottery card reader is disclosed. The lottery card reader comprises (A) a clip that can be releaseably attached to any position along an edge of a lottery card and (B) a transparent flap attached to the clip that extends over at least one game on a lottery card when the clip is attached to a lottery card. Also disclosed is a method of checking a lottery card for winning numbers using the lottery card reader. Further disclosed is an assembly of the lottery card reader and a lottery card, a writing instrument, and/or an envelope into which lottery cards can be placed.

Abstract: A device for displaying and exchanging a plurality of documents of various shapes and sizes and for organizing the same. The device of the present invention comprises at least two layers of pliable sheet material. If multiple sheets are used, the sheets may be nested together. The sheets may then be inserted into a binder mechanism where the binder mechanism compressibly engages the layers to create a pressure region adjacent thereto. The frictional force between the sheet material and the inserted document retains a document inserted into the pressure region formed between two adjacent layers.

Abstract: A basic piece having a thick potion has its end engaged with an outer covering piece so as to provide a card insertion opening formed on one side portion. A card pinching piece having elasticity is disposed in a space between the basic piece and the outer covering piece and attached to the outer covering piece such that one end of the card pinching piece abuts against the basic piece.

Abstract: An extruded plastic sign clip is mounted on the top edge of a shelf-mounted label holder. The sign clip is employed optionally to mount a special offer or construction prominently on the front of the label holder. The clip has front and back walls, with resilient, flap-like retention ribs extending rearwardly from the front wall and a relatively smaller, soft friction rib being provided on the forwardly facing surface of the back wall. In order to insure that the sign clip is not mounted on the label holder in an improper (reverse) orientation, the front wall of the clip is joined to the back wall by downwardly and forwarding extending, preferably arcuate, wall. This both imparts an improved appearance to the clip, as well as making the accidental reverse orientation of the clip very unlikely. The clip is especially advantageous when used in connection with extruded plastic label holders formed of front and back panels joined along bottom edges and forming an upwardly opening label-holding pocket.

Abstract: An entertainment stand includes a combination hands-free book holder and tray apparatus attached to an adjustable frame The apparatus includes a transparent plate having a first surface and a second surface and a hands-free book holder in cooperation with the plate adapted for supporting reading material against the second surface of the plate, thereby permitting hands-free reading of the reading material through the plate. The apparatus is also readily convertible into a tray even while reading material is being supported between the hands-free book holder and the second surface of the plate.

Abstract: A one-piece, injection-molded identification badge holder is disclosed. The product provides an economical alternative to typical badge holders by eliminating the need for component assembly or multiple molding steps during manufacturing. No labor involvement other than visual inspection and replenishment of stock material is required. The product has at least one detachable, interchangeable fastener that may be connected to a base plate to allow a user to display the holder in a vertical or horizontal position as desired. The holder may be worn around the neck or may be attached to any garment through alteration of the component parts.

Abstract: Promotional devices configured to removably support articles (e.g., papers, photographs, etc.) for viewing are provided. A device includes a housing and a pair of arms pivotally disposed within the housing in adjacent spaced-apart relationship. The housing includes a base portion that is configured to be supported on a surface and an upper portion that is movably secured to the base portion. The housing upper portion is movable between a distal position and a proximal position relative to the housing base portion. Movement of the housing upper portion from the distal position to the proximal position causes the upper end portions of the arms to separate so that an article can be placed therebetween. The arms are urged together so as to retain the article placed therebetween and the housing upper portion is moved to the distal position.

Abstract: A document holder (11) comprising a rigid planar board (21) having one side covered by transparent flexible cover (22), the board (21) and cover (22) at one end being held in a retaining clip (12), said clip (12) comprising a substantially planar tongue (31) with a channel (32) extending along one edge thereof with an opening (34) facing away from the tongue (31).

Abstract: An elongated shell and internal gripper assembly for gripping and supporting sheet-like posters or pictures for display purposes in a readily exchangeable manner. The assembly comprises an elongated, extruded gripper clip has a planar backing base pivotable distal-most poster receiving edge. The assembly includes an elongated, extruded receiving shell with a gripper clip receiving channel centrally arranged therein and an edge slot at a lowermost portion of the shell members. The gripper clip is slidably received within the receiving channel. The gripper clip has its distalmost receiving edge extending distally beyond the edge slot of the shell to permit display and exchange of a poster or picture therefrom.

Abstract: A clip device with an indicia display. Identifying a group of documents is enhanced by applying indicia to the group of documents. An indicia member having an indicia area is positioned above a base member. A biasing element connected to the base member biasing elements the indicia member and the base member together hold the group of documents. An indicia display is located on the indicia area. The indicia display is configured to receive and display interchangeable indicia wherein the indicia display has a transparent pocket and removable tab.

Abstract: An adhesive tape for holding paper articles such as photographs and notecards edgewise on a surface. Opposing, flexible channel members are formed integral with and extend upwards from the top surface of the tape body to define a longitudinal channel, which receives and pinches the edges of the flat articles, holding the paper article on its edge. An underlying, peel-away sticker exposes an adhesive allowing the tape to be applied to a surface, whereby the flat article is situated perpendicular to the surface.

Abstract: A golf cart promotional system for providing an effective marketing and promotional tool for conventional golf carts. The golf cart promotional system includes a retaining device, and a pair of brackets attached to the retaining device for pivotally securing to a conventional writing pad upon a conventional golf cart. The retaining device is constructed of an upper portion and a lower portion with a slot defined between thereof which is capable of receiving at least one promotional sheet. The retaining device is preferably constructed of a transparent or semi-transparent material for allowing viewing of the promotional sheet beneath the upper portion of the retaining device. The pair of brackets include a pin that extends into a side of the clip member and an insertable locking member for pivotally attaching the retaining device upon the clip member.

Abstract: A printed greeting card is placed within a two-sided frame-like casing which is suspended in a vertical plane such that both sides of the greeting card can be viewed. The casing extends from a combination elongate connector strand and clip. The clip can be releasably attached to any element in a floral arrangement, to a single floral stem, as well as to other gifts such as stuffed animals or gift bags. The greeting card may be a flat card with printing on one or both sides, or may alternatively be folded in half in the fashion of traditional hand-held greeting cards. In all cases, the greeting card is placed within the frame-like casing by insertion through a slot in the side of the casing so that both exterior surfaces are easily viewable.

Abstract: A frame system for displaying panels such as signs, artwork, photographs, text etc., on a surface such as a wall. Two long tracks have fasteners for fastening them to a surface. Two corresponding cover bars are shaped to slide longitudinally over the tracks while being retained on the tracks. The cover bars have lengthwise grooves for supporting edges of one or more panels between opposite cover bars while allowing the panels to slide along the grooves. Caps are fastened over the ends of the cover bars with removable, tamper resistant, fasteners to prevent the cover bars from being slid out of the tracks until the caps are removed. The system may be mounted on a surface with the tracks horizontal, vertical or any angle in between. While the tracks will ordinarily be mounted parallel to each other, they may be mounted at angles to each other to accommodate panels of shapes other than rectangular.

Abstract: An apparatus for framing and hanging a sheet-like display item on a wall includes first and second generally identical elongate members, each member having a longitudinal channel for receiving an edge of the sheet-like display item therein with an internal means for captively retaining an edge of the sheet-like display item.

Abstract: A label holder for mounting on a shelf channel having an intermediate portion with front and rear surfaces and upper and lower forwardly-projecting flanges, has front and back panels and a shelf channel clip extending from the back panel. A base portion of the shelf channel clip extends from a middle point of the back panel. A shelf channel lower flange-engaging projection extends rearwardly from a rear surface of a lower flange-engaging portion and contacts an upper surface of the lower flange of the shelf channel, and is sized and shaped to limit downward movement of the label holder with respect to the shelf channel. A shelf channel rear surface-engaging portion contacts the rear surface of the intermediate portion of the shelf channel at a point between the upper and lower flanges of the shelf channel. A forwardly-facing C-shaped portion of the shelf channel rear surface-engaging portion has an opening facing the rear surface of the intermediate portion of the shelf channel.

Abstract: An apparatus for framing and hanging a sheet-like display item on a wall includes first and second generally identical elongate members, each member having a longitudinal channel for receiving an edge of the sheet-like display item therein with an internal means for captively retaining an edge of the sheet-like display item.