...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| 7354071 | Method and apparatus for retaining an article in a photo book The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for retaining an article and particularly to a book for retaining photographs. More particularly, the invention relates to a photo guest book where the photographs can be placed in the photo guest boo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7231732 | Three dimensional display and pocket calendars A three dimensional display and pocket calendar having first, second and third illustrated portions on the front thereof in which said first illustrated portion depicts a first chronological listing, said second illustrated portion depicts a second chronological lis... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7118134 | Folded integral composite image product and method of making A dual sided integral composite image product and method of make same. The image product includes a first support substrate having a separate image layer thereon and a second support substrate having separate image layer thereon. The second support substrate being s... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7090252 | Folded integral composite image product and method of making A dual sided integral composite image product and method of make same. The image product includes a first support substrate having a separate image layer thereon and a second support substrate having separate image layer thereon. The second support substrate being s... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7008134 | Disc management system An optical storage media management system and process for storing and organizing a relatively large collection of optical discs in the form of a display binder with a plurality of display sheets including associated indicia matching a positional identifier indicati... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6942413 | Disc management system An optical storage media management system and process for storing and organizing a relatively large collection of optical discs in the form of a display binder with a plurality of display sheets including associated indicia matching a positional identifier indicati... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6851556 | Collectible card display holder The invention discloses a display holder for securely holding and display a valuable collectible card comprising two panels connected along with a common hinge line or coupled together. The panel has a recessed portion having a suitable card-matchable dimension and ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6694657 | Picture frame having function of postal card A picture frame includes a picture holder for mounting a picture or photograph on the holder and two folding members hingedly formed on opposite sides of the holder; whereby upon backward folding of the two folding members, the picture frame will be suppo... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6612061 | Fold-a-frame A picture frame includes a flat sheet having opposite front and back sides and partitioned into top and bottom pages. The bottom page includes a picture site, and the top page includes a border. The border is sized to frame the picture site upon folding t... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6584717 | Photograph-holder made of flexible sheet material and punched sheet for the manufacture thereof A photograph-holder substantially formed of a suitably folded punched sheet, comprising a substantially quadrangular framing face (4) provided with a window (1) and superimposed to a bearing face (10) which has the same shape and size and is contiguous to... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6578757 | Photo mailer A photo mailer and frame combination having a single blank or sheet with fold or score lines permitting portions of the blank or sheet to be folded over and secured to provide a photo enclosing pocket to be used as a postal mailer and a cover portion carr... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6161321 | Posting device A posting or framing device for displaying a generally flat, lightweight item to be displayed comprising: a body portion formed from a pair of walls which define a pocket to receive the item to displayed, the walls being such as to permit the item to be d... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6099928 | Multipurpose transparency mat cards A transparency mat card comprising a mat with a window and a transparency mounted in the window using a weak, removable glue applied to portions of a glue border so that the transparency can be detached intact from the mat card. A picture or other visual ... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5956877 | Collectible commemorative display ticket containing film clip Collectible, rectangular ticket-type display device having a window in which is mounted a transparency type film frame or multi-frame clip for see-through type viewing. The display device preferably includes security and/or authentication indicia, and is ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5924624 | Magnetic pocket frame A magnetic pocket frame providing a planar blank including first and second planar surfaces, and first and second fold lines, the first and second fold lines dividing the planar blank into a back wall portion, a protective flap being disposed adjacent the... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5918400 | Kit for shaping and mounting photographs and the like A kit and a method of use of the kit for applying a full magnet backing to a photograph. The kit includes a mask with a first side with a cutout through it and a second side with either a cutout through it or an applied border outline on a then transparen... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5918394 | Picture frame suitable for binding with printed matter A paperboard picture frame is described which is particularly suitable for binding with calendar pages to provide personalized photocalendars. The picture frame includes a backing panel including slits formed therein, a frame panel with a window defined t... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5740957 | Frame and mailer for photographs Photograph framing and mailing device and blank sheet for forming the device are disclosed. When assembled, the device includes panels that frame a photograph, panels that enclose a photograph for delivery purposes, and panels that support a photograph an... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5678339 | Integrated picture frame and stand apparatus An integrated picture frame and stand apparatus articulable from a blank of foldable material, and upon articulation, positionable and free standing on a support surface. The apparatus includes a face member, at least one back member, and a frame stand me... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5349769 | Image presentation card An image presentation card, comprising an image holder, constructed of a transparent sheet of polypropylene plastic. The plastic is bent twice, to form an image holder tab that is backed with pressure sensitive adhesive, and to form an image holder back, ... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5337949 | Photo or art easel and self-mailer A combination photo or art easel and self-mailer comprising a main central four-sided panel having four contiguous sub-panels respectively reversibly foldably-connected to the edges of said central panel, one sub-panel having assembly instructions on one ... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5303487 | Window display card A window display card for consumer personalization by placement of a display item within a window provision. The card is constructed of a single sheet of paper having a rectangular shape and divided into three equally dimensioned sections. A framing secti... | 04/19/1994 |
| 4825574 | Mounting and display medium for a visual display Disclosed is a mounting and display medium comprising a foldable support base with a pressure-sensitive adhesive on one major face thereof and a release material covering the adhesive. A window is defined in one section of the support base by a continuous... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4662093 | Photograph carrying postcard First and second panels are connected by a hinge joint for folding together. The front surface of the first panel is capable of receiving a design and the rear surface thereof has a paper release sheet covering a pressure sensitive adhesive which holds th... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4559727 | Marketing device A mailable, promotional device is disclosed, usefully employed in promotional activities such as the assemblage of a mailing list. The device comprises, broadly, a wallet type of foldable display frame including tear off sheets for the inclusion of indici... | 12/24/1985 |
| 4450638 | Photograph display device A photograph display device is formed from a generally rectangular strip of cardboard, folded and scored to define a plurality of panels and hinge lines. In a collapsed state the panels provide an envelope for mailing a photograph, and in an erect state, ... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4275517 | Photograph mount A photograph mount comprising a frame and cover hinged thereto along one edge so that by disposing the cover at an angle to the frame, the structure may set upright on the lower edges of the frame and cover and wherein the frame comprises a back board, an... | 06/30/1981 |
| 4244511 | Specialty envelope serving as a picture frame An envelope which may be cut from a single piece of sheet material comprising a plurality of flaps, the front and rear of which are fitted with adhesive strips for sealing and for holding a photograph. The flaps are disposed so that an attached photograph... | 01/13/1981 |
| 4237633 | Photographic mailing postcard and blank therefor A photograph mailing postcard comprises a unitary rectangular card of paper material having top and bottom longitudinal edges, and opposite side edges, and front and back sides. The card has top and bottom sections respectively defined by a first line whi... | 12/09/1980 |
| 4186868 | Specialty envelope An envelope for sending a written message with a photograph attached thereto. An adhesive is provided on one flap for attaching a photograph; the flap can then be folded so that the photograph is over the writing surface. Other flaps fold over the photogr... | 02/05/1980 |