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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7325721 | Computer-implemented method and system for grouping receipts A computer-implemented method for summarizing receipts and grouping the receipts onto one or more invoices. The method includes receiving a number of receipts and a time period including a start date and an end date, summarizing the receipts in the number of receipt... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7308987 | Modular display apparatus A plurality of separate display modules are interchangeably installed on a shelf of a cooperating cabinet structure and arranged to provide convexly curved display panels mounting selected arrangements of illuminated sample chips, an interactive video display, and b... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7299928 | Trucker's organization and storage unit A portable storage assembly includes an A-frame having two side members pivotably attached at their upper edges and pivotable between open and closed positions. A saddlebag having a plurality of storage pockets formed thereon is removably attached to the frame. ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7247027 | Mass casualty, disaster training inflatable manikin A mass casualty disaster training system includes a plurality of manikins (mannequins) arrangeable to simulate a plurality of victims of a mass casualty disaster, and indicia associated with the plurality of manikins indicative of predetermined physical or medical c... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7222449 | Wall-mounted picture display device A wall-mounted picture display device generally including a flat substrate and a transparent pocket. The substrate, which is preferably comprised of wall paper or a wall paper border, includes a permanent or non-permanent adhesive layer on a rear surface such that t... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7204376 | Sample chip mounting apparatus A plurality of separate display modules are interchangeably installed on a shelf of a cooperating cabinet structure and arranged to provide convexly curved display panels mounting selected arrangements of illuminated sample chips, an interactive video display, and b... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7178804 | Collapsible chess game pieces This invention is directed to chess pieces for playing chess, more specifically to large three dimensional game pieces that are associated with outdoor game playing surfaces in which oversize game pieces are physically moved about a board representation that the pla... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152351 | Cascadable file jackets A cascadable file jacket includes a flexible substrate defined by a first and second surface. The cascadable file jacket further includes a file pocket position adjacent to the first surface, the file pocket constructed from a first ply that is folded to connect to ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7146759 | Two-faced optional mat picture frames This invention discloses composite two faced picture, document and/or other artwork frames, each composed of two separate frames with panes permanently installed on elastomeric pads and fitted to allow pane to pane resilient contact with two sets of displayed materi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7134228 | Time and date management apparatus A sheet having indicia to indicate a one month time period and then with each month divided into days. Each sheet is provided with a slot that provides entry to a receptacle that is attached to the back of the sheet, thus keeping a portion of an inserted reminder ca... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7117998 | Graphic media materials carrier A carrier for supporting graphic media materials includes a support member having a plurality of parallel transverse slots disposed on a facing surface thereof and a plurality of thin walled transverse strip members. Each of the transverse strip members are made fro... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114623 | Point of purchase display with interchangeable placards A point of purchase display and product holding carriage having an essentially horizontal portion attachable to a point of purchase counter and a vertical product or carriage portion extending approximately ninety (90) degrees from the horizontal portion and project... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7059073 | Card mounting and display device A card mounting and display device for mounting and displaying a plurality of cards in any desired configuration. The device includes a fabric base having an array grid netting loosely attached to a first side thereof. The array grid netting is arranged to receive f... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047677 | Keepsake book A keepsake book such as a wedding guest book includes a fanfolded carrier sheet having a plurality of envelopes affixed to alternate sections of the sheet so that the envelopes overlap shingle fashion with a portion of each envelope exposed when the carrier sheet is... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6994553 | Paint color card and methods of using the same 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 plur... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6968959 | Multiple advertisement holder A multiple advertisement holder uses a flat sheet member that has a body member attached thereto. The body member has a first cell for holding multiple advertisement materials of a business as well as a second cell that is located forward of the first cell, the seco... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955204 | Partition system A partition system which includes a hollow body, plastic panel, a connector link member, a plurality of inserts for the panel, a trim element for mounting to the panel, a leveling member for adjusting the orientation of the panel relative to a floor surface, a frict... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6767215 | Learning station An activity station and method of learning for reinforcing skills taught by a teacher or institutional assistant to students. The activity station is comprised of a board with folds that, when open, will stand erect and reveals instructions and activities for the st... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6694650 | Apparatus for displaying paper and like objects An apparatus for displaying and/or dispensing paper and like objects, such as artwork, photographs, sports cards, brochures and business cards whether such objects are made of paper, plastic or a like medium. The apparatus comprises a backer panel that se... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6678974 | Card file device A card file device has a base board, a jacket, an envelopement, and a plurality of envelopes. The base board has a plurality of creases to define a flap plate, a first connection plate, a first main panel, a second connection plate, and a second main pane... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6612052 | Display device In one aspect, the present invention is directed to an improved display device that accommodates articles or display receptacles having a plurality of different dimensions. In a preferred embodiment, the display device includes a product identifier ("PID"... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6591522 | Date cycling storage calendar A three dimensional, interchangeable calendar capable of organizing an individual or family's schedule. The calendar includes multiple rows of storage trays, each of which has multiple compartments. The calendar utilizes the storage compartments behind ea... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6533130 | Illuminated chip rack A display rack for displaying displayed items can be an opaque cabinet with a light source located in the opaque cabinet. The cabinet has a transparent light pipe having a light accepting end and a light emitting end, connected by a light conducting body ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6412648 | Display apparatus A modular display having upper and lower modules. Each module has a pair of upstanding walls and a base therebetween, to define an open ended receptacle. The lower end of the upper module and an upper part of the lower module have mutually engagable hange... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6364126 | Magnetic refrigerator organizer A time-saving display board including a magnetic backing surface for placement upon a surface such as a refrigerator door and further including a region for recording notes and the like and another region of overlapping display sleeves for selectively ret... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6349491 | Foldable poster sized card display apparatus having pockets and header A poster sized card display apparatus. The apparatus has a plurality of pockets for displaying a plurality of cards. The apparatus is transparent such that both the front and back sides of the cards are viewable. The apparatus is flexible and can be folde... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6301812 | Gift container and associated methods A combination gift container and photo album includes a housing defining a chamber therein and having a slot-shaped opening in an outer surface thereof and in communication with the chamber. An inner spindle is carried by the housing in the chamber, and a... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6270123 | Color selection and identification guides for architectural surface coatings A color identification and selection display for use in connection with the retail sale of custom-tinted architectural coatings and paints is based on lightness values or levels and is assembled from a plurality of take-home cards in the form of elongated... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6213313 | Paint chip display system A paint chip display system including: a plurality of paint chip display containers each including: a plurality of walls forming a cavity, an open front face, at least one tab partially obstructing the open front face; and, at least one mounting protrusio... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6167644 | Advertising display standard A display standard for displaying advertising away from a mounting surface comprises a planar piece of flexible material, which has a base member with top and bottom retaining flaps mateable with opposing channels of the mounting surface for securing the ... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6068139 | Retail product display system An adaptable retail merchandise product display system is particularly suited for display and storage of printed media in planar or roll form. The system includes display cassettes supported in tiers in a cabinet or rack; adjustable roll trays which accom... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6024386 | Aroma-generating greeting card An aroma-generating greeting card in a folder format having a front panel that folds over a rear panel. Printed on the front panel is a greeting appropriate to a given occasion, such as a holiday. Printed on the rear panel is a message related to the gree... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6006927 | Paint chip display system A paint chip display device including a rectangular container having: a rectangular rear wall having a front surface and a back surface; an oppositely disposed open front face; oppositely disposed upper and lower walls, coupled between said rear wall and ... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5987791 | Mounting and display device for card-like items A mounting device (10), for use in the display of a generally flat item (20), is constituted by sheet material formed with at least one gripping portion (14) which is itself formed with at least one gripping slit (12) which is non-linear, the sheet materi... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5901982 | Coupon holder and organizer An improved device for storing and organizing coupons which comprises a ringed binder that contains a number of panel inserts. Each panel having two or more columns of variously sized, transparent pockets disposed thereon. An additional, upper pocket is a... | 05/11/1999 |
| 5864972 | Gravesite covering system A gravesite covering system for protecting and decorating gravesites and gravestones. The device includes a first member made from a flexible, transparent plastic sheet material. The first member has a main body portion shaped for disposal over a gravesto... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5850705 | Circuit directory for electric panels A system is disclosed for displaying the directory information of electrical panels. The system includes a support panel which is secured in a location proximate the electrical panel. A cover is secured to the front surface of the support panel in such a ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5800027 | Brochure display case A display case for displaying and dispensing promotional literature, business cards, and the like at unattended sites. The case has a flat base which is supported on one or two nails driven into a supporting environmental surface. The base has a rain hood... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5797204 | Calendar organizing system A calendar organizer has pockets for receiving documents or other items associated with each day on the calendar. Five horizontally extending front sheets attached to a substantially continuous backing sheet. Seven front pocket surface portions are define... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5701694 | Tabletop advertising display A tabletop advertising display and dispensing apparatus adapted for the display of advertising material to patrons of places of business and the holding and dispensing of articles, such as condiments, brochures, or other items carried in a receptacle. The... | 12/30/1997 |
