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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7418794 | Three-dimensional display frame assembly A three-dimensional display frame assembly for displaying planar display material in respective multiple planes. The frame assembly can be provided as a single-sheet preform and can be self-standing. ... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7313879 | Slip proof protective holder for sheet material A protective holder for displaying a generally thin article includes a first member formed from a translucent material and a second member which is permanently attached to the first member to form a pocket open along one edge of at least one of the first member and ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7305785 | Shadow box page A shadow box scrapbook page adapted to hold and secure three-dimensional objects for storage and display. The page includes a binder portion having openings to receive standard rings or posts common to binders, and a frame device, having a front, back and side, top ... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7168098 | Display system for a garment The invention is directed to a garment comprising a first and second sleeves, a flap, and a pocket. The arms of a wearer are fitted through the first and second sleeves. The first and second sleeves have first and second openings, respectively. The flap is provided ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7155854 | Reuseable labeling constructions for containers, along with containers and methodologies utilizing the same Labeling constructions are provided for use in facilitating the preparation of shipping containers. The labeling constructions are also reusable so that packages can be conveniently shipped between senders and recipients numerous times. Container constructions and m... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7032249 | Unisex active wear garment with modified fly-flap and storage pockets The unisex active wear garment with modified fly-flap and storage pockets is a pair of shorts or pants for the lower body having a crotch opening covered by a completely removable or partially openable pocketed fly-flap. The crotch opening is designed to expose both... | 04/25/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6863310 | Special service mailing assembly with label, tracking area and receipt and a method for preparing a mailpiece for delivery A mailing assembly for use in connection with non-domestic delivery of a mailpiece wherein the sender of the mailpiece is required to complete a sender's declaration. The assembly includes a mailing form that may be sub-divided into customs declarations forms, a dis... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6854915 | Window view binder cover A binder for papers, photographs, or other sheet-like materials is provided with a cover having one or more window openings defined therein. A flat, transparent protective sheet is located in contact with the inside surface of the binder cover and a backing sheet ov... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6796066 | Display device A display device for displaying flat articles. The device includes a frame having a front side and a rear side. A transparent sheet is mounted to the frame at its front side. A planar mat having a plurality of cutouts in predefined shapes and at predefined positions... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6780273 | Process for making a picture frame The process for making a picture frame having printed border artwork on a transparent front panel with irregular outer and inner edges and having an attached rear panel having a picture frame folding stand therein. The process includes the printing of border art on ... | 08/24/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6692806 | Device for displaying photographs, certificates, compact discs and the like A device, used for holding and displaying items such as photographs, certificates, compact discs and the like, includes a coversheet having an outward side and an inward side and an edge. A foam sheet material has front and back sides with the front side ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6644697 | Integrated shopping list and coupon folder The invention is an integrated shopping list and coupon folder, formed from a single shopping list sheet. Major food and non-food category listings are provided on the shopping list sheet, as well as blank lines for listing individual items, sizes, brands... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6599131 | Modular educational and/or recreational apparatus to vary learning levels An apparatus for educational and/or recreational learning provides a means for stimulus or query to test skill and knowledge, generate a response to the stimulus or query, and rewards correct responses to reinforce learning. The educational and/or recreat... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6511245 | Photograph album page and system A photograph album page and system is adapted to be coupled with similar pages for displaying a plurality of photographs of a wide variety of sizes in a convenient manner. A rectangular backing sheet has an upper and a lower edge and also an interior edge... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6460279 | Custom display and storage system A custom display storage system includes storage and display assemblies. The storage assembly includes an album or scrapbook containing pages for mounting graphic works and other generally planar objects. The display assembly includes a display unit joine... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6427836 | Wallet identification card holder An identification card sleeve for use in a wallet or the like includes a semi-rigid tray with an edge channel surrounding three sides of the periphery of the tray to define a slot within which an identification card may be inserted or removed. A finger gr... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6379765 | Framing device for displaying photographs, certificates and other sheet-like material A framing device, used for displaying items such as photographs, certificates and the like, includes a translucent sheet-like material having an outward side and an inward side, both having a common continuous edge. An adhesive is applied along the inward... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6347467 | Photograph display system The photograph display system is formed from a plurality of sections which are separated from each other by perforation lines that allow them to be folded in an accordion fashion. Each section has a pocket. One side of the pocket is cut out to allow viewi... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6305714 | Folder with framed windows and method of manufacturing thereof A folder having framed windows featuring a first panel, a second panel and a spine panel disposed between the covers. A pocket panel secured to the holder providing framed windows in substantial alignment with the front cover and the spine such that a she... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6282826 | Protective holder and method of using same A protective holder for storing and displaying articles, such as photographs, baseball cards, game cards, and the like. The holder is formed from a front sheet that is welded to a back sheet to form a plurality of pockets. Cuts are made in the back sheet ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6282825 | Adjustable display panel An adjustable display panel having one or more individual sign elements slidably mounted between partitioning elements attached laterally to the frame. In one embodiment, a plurality of partitioning elements are magnetically attached to the frame using a ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6216379 | Filing device for developed X-ray film A device is provided for filing a developed X-ray film such as a developed dental X-ray film. The filing device is formed of a transparent sheet. The transparent sheet has scale marks applied thereon, and is arranged such that a particular site, such as a... | 04/17/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6105298 | Removable wallet inserts for storing and protecting photographs A removable insert which is used to frame and protect personal photographs and the like for use in conventional wallets.... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6086106 | Double vision cover and binder assembly A double vision binder includes a front cover, a rear cover and a binding portion; a large transparent pocket is formed on the front cover of the binder by a layer of transparent sheet material bonded to the front cover on three sides; and additional smal... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6006455 | Magnetic name-tag A label holder which is formed by an exterior portion having a label holding envelope and an attached disk of metal (such as within a sealed envelope). The label holder is secured to the user's clothing through magnetic forces which are exerted by a magne... | 12/28/1999 |
| 6003258 | Adjustable display panel An adjustable display panel having one or more individual sign elements slidably mounted between partitioning elements attached laterally to the frame. In one embodiment, a plurality of partitioning elements are magnetically attached to the frame using a ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5943805 | Multipurpose business card album capable of being fastened with automobile sun visor A multipurpose business card album is composed of a base plate, a lift plate, and a plurality of fastening devices intended for use in fastening the multipurpose business card album with an automobile sun visor. The base plate is provided with a plurality... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5842900 | Photo doll A stuffed doll or toy includes a main body section from which a plurality of appendages extend, representative of arms and legs. A displaceable panel or layer is shiftably attached to the fabric of the main body section and may include representations of ... | 12/01/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5787617 | Personalized photo/event display devices In a first embodiment, a photograph is held between two panels of a multi-panel display device and viewed through a die cut in the outer panel. The outer panel has graphics printed around the die cut in such a way as to give the appearance of interaction ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 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 |
| 5629796 | Image frame A frame 2 for an image such as a picture 16 is formed from a microlens array. Such an array produces an apparent optical plane which is not coplanar with the real plane of the array. This produces the visual effect of the picture 16 being divorced from th... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5606816 | Mobile of modular construction for displaying pictures A mobile that is constructed from modular components. The mobile is particularly suited for displaying pictures (i.e. photographs) and updating pictures from time to time. The modular components include display envelopes, a modular support, a hanger, and ... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5569503 | Mounting substrate for display of items The present invention relates to an adhesive coated mounting substrate with a clear plastic cover sheet that may be used for mounting and displaying relatively flat items. These mounting substrates are especially useful as pages in photograph albums. The ... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5549950 | Flexible waterproof applique for accurate mounting directly to swimming pools and the like A flexible waterproof applique directly mountable to a swimming pool and the like includes a flexible waterproof sheet, a waterproof adhesive layer, and a waterproof release sheet. The flexible waterproof sheet has a flexible waterproof sheet front surfac... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5427640 | Library item pocket and identification system 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 hol... | 06/27/1995 |