Did You Know...
...that while attempting to develop a super strong glue, 3M employee Spencer Silver accidentally developed a glue that was so weak it would barely hold two pieces of paper together? However, his colleague Art Fry needed the glue. Fry sang with his church choir and marked the pages of his hymnal with small scraps of paper that often fell out. He used Silver's glue to hold the papers in place. Today we call this invention Post-it Notes.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350772 | Foldable foam-based divider device A foldable foam-based divider device includes a plurality of panels, each panel including a middle foam plate and front and back semi-rigid paper plates mounted on and sandwiching the middle foam plate, the middle foam plate further including at least one outwardly ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7341767 | System and method for displaying pom pons A system for storing and displaying pom pons is provided with a frame and a plurality of securement members positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with one another along opposite side portions of the frame. The securement members releasably secure the gripping po... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7287751 | Barrier game display unit education system The invention is directed to an educational system for use in instruction of educational concepts while playing a game. The system consists of a game sheet having an illustration for use in instruction of an educational concept, a set of magnetic playing pieces asso... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7284347 | Checkout divider A transparent divider to be used at checkout conveyors for separating one customers order from the next customers order. The divider is an elongate bar which has an open bottom for ease of stacking or sliding along a checkout rail. A slot is formed in the side walls... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7242588 | Multifunction modular electronic apparatus A multifunction modular electronic apparatus for performing information technology and telecommunications functions comprises a first module (101) for performing a plurality of first functions; a second module (102) having substantially the same physic... | 07/10/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6968641 | Snap-together poster frame system A snap-together poster frame includes a plurality of edge supports, each comprising a plurality of segments having a slotted, channel-shaped cross-sectional profile to define a single opening having an unobstructed mouth for receiving an edge of a poster board. The ... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6951068 | Method and apparatus for displaying works of art 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 s... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6932218 | Folding photo case A folding photo case includes a pair of exterior case members coupled to each other by a first hinge and a pair of interior frame members coupled to respective exterior case members by respective second and third hinges. The first, second and third hinges are prefer... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6637139 | Hingedly articulated image display panel device An image display device includes a base. A proximal panel is connected to the base by a spring-loaded hinge and has an image display area. A distal panel is connected directly or indirectly to the proximal panel via a spring-loaded hinge and also has an i... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6568114 | Photo album having sliding display inserts A photo album having display inserts includes a base body, a first folding body, a second folding body, a base display insert, a first display insert, and a second display insert. The first folding body is pivotally attached to one side of the base body a... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6230428 | Picture frame connector A frame connector for quickly and easily attaching two picture frames together in a stable manner has a support arm and a coupling member on each end. A coupling member may be a slider, snap, wedge or spring. A slider frame support attaches easily to eith... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6112445 | Multi-panel display screen with rotatable frames A multi-panel folding display screen includes a plurality of hingedly connected panels with each panel of the screen including a number of display openings there through with the openings being spaced longitudinally along the panel. Within each opening on... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6095226 | Structure multipurpose partition The invention relates to a kind of improved structure multifunction partition, specifically referring to a kind of structure offering an innovative improvement over shortcomings, such as uninteresting and monotonous features, of conventional partitions an... | 08/01/2000 |
| 5974713 | Picture frame assembly A picture frame assembly has a first picture frame and a second picture frame. The first picture frame has a first connection bar, a first insert rod disposed on the first connection bar, a first connection plate, and a first C-shaped clamp plate disposed... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5890309 | Pivoting picture frames A pair of pivoting picture frames each include a vertical picture holder and a horizontal stand. A horizontal hinge is attached between adjacent edges of the horizontal stands, so that the frames are pivotable relative to each other about a horizontal axi... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5887373 | Card display frame A two-sided card frame of a type constructed from resilient modular components, the modular components including top and bottom cap modules and left and right side modules which include in their structure the necessary snap securing configurations for com... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5626926 | Stand-alone decorative assembly A stand-alone decorative assembly comprising at least two hingedly connected frames. Each of the frames includes a frame member, which define an open display area. The assembly also includes a substantially rigid, decorative panel for each of the frames. ... | 05/06/1997 |
| 5544438 | Card and picture holder A card and picture holder is formed from two identical, generally planar half portions, which are assembled together to capture a card, picture or other planar display object therebetween. Each half portion includes a transparent center window therein, so... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5115585 | Photograph exposing device A photograph exposing device for displaying photographs and the like in a practical and decorative manner is disclosed having a frame to which a plurality of swingable members or doors are attached. Each door includes a plurality of pockets in which photo... | 05/26/1992 |
| 4934077 | Articulated visual display kit A kit for the versatile display of pictures which includes: (a) one or more frame members into which photographs or similar works of art can be easily inserted; (b) a slotted track to which one or more frame members may be adjustably attached; and (c) fin... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4912866 | Display frame A display structure is disclosed comprising rectangular panels each having at its upper edge a cross member (7) providing an upwardly open channel (80) which receives a central formation (68) of a retaining member (54) which provides, at its upper end, on... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4830404 | Screen-like photo album This invention relates to a screen-like photo album constituted by linking adjacent edges of each page in sequence to form a belt-like structure, placing its first page and last page inside with respect to a hard front cover and hard back cover, and edgin... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4829691 | Card display holder and protector A display device and protector suitable for holding a card or card-like object comprising a transparent first panel and a transparent second panel connected together along a common hinge line, the first panel having a recessed portion for receiving the ca... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4825573 | Photographic case with cover with interlock mat A mounting case for one or more photographs including a cover member and a rim member having an inner stepped edge attached to the inner surface of the cover member and a card member having inner and outer edges attached to the rim member, the inner edge ... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4822195 | Multi-purpose album This invention relates to a multi-purpose album and in particular to one including a front cover, a back cover, a number of pages and a supporting stand. The front cover and the back cover are constituted by a flap and a slide plate, which flap has a rect... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4780975 | Self mailer with easel A combined mailer and easel-type display frame is formed from a planar blank and comprises first and second overlying panels defining a picture-receiving and displaying pocket. A third panel integral with the lower panel along a fold line coextensive with... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4720733 | Photographic print set and method of producing the same A photographic print set and method for producing the same. The set comprises a web-like print sheet having a row of picture images. The picture images are printed with equal spaces therebetween on a web-like printing paper from a roll of negative film. T... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4653207 | Photo frame assembly A picture frame assembly has a hinged two part tray-like member with a unitary two part molded mat that snaps into the members and has a joining strip between the two mat sections that overlies the hinge.... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4562656 | Mounting frames A picture frame hinge. The hinge is attached to backs of picture frames by inserting projections which extend from the hinge leaves into corresponding holes in the backs of the picture frames. The hinge is held in place by a resilient tab. The hinge conta... | 01/07/1986 |
| 4366636 | Double pocket easel envelope A double pocket easel envelope for displaying simultaneously two items includes two panel members foldable along a medial hinge line with each panel member having a top and bottom wall connected at envelope side edges and a common end edge to form a conti... | 01/04/1983 |
| 4326349 | Greeting card display device An article for displaying a plural leafed greeting card. The plural leaves may move around a common axis, or they may move around different axes. An article for displaying a two-leafed greeting card is made of two leaf supports connected together at a des... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4271618 | Frame construction A photograph display stand having two frame assemblies which are hinged together along their adjacent side edges so that one frame assembly may be moved 360° with respect to the other. Each frame assembly is composed of two identical transparent members ... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4226037 | Wall display device A folding wall display device for an office which nests together three separate display pieces and gives the appearance of a framed picture when not in use. An angled hinge permits a slimline appearance and permits the device to be essentially flush with ... | 10/07/1980 |
| 4214392 | Display structure A plurality of generally rectangular frames hinged together and having dislay panels mounted in display areas defined by the frames. Each frame includes a horizontal top frame member having downturned end portions and U-shaped frame members having horizon... | 07/29/1980 |
| 4102069 | Revolving self-service display stand A revolving self-service sales display device is provided which comprises a vertically disposed revolving carrousel or pedestal carried on a base, which base can be set on a counter top, on the floor or on stands of any desired height. The revolving pedes... | 07/25/1978 |
| 4033058 | Picture display stand A plurality of serially connected picture frames are arranged adjacent each other in a face-to-face series. Each frame is connected at a hinge line to the adjacent frames in the series. The hinges are arranged to enable the frames to be stacked flat again... | 07/05/1977 |
| 3955298 | Poster display frame A frame for displaying a poster is disclosed which is formed from a plurality of frame members joined together. The poster can be retained in a mounting groove or slot provided on each frame member. Each frame member also contains first and second guide m... | 05/11/1976 |
