Patent ID: 7134230
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
1. A self-erecting display comprising: a front panel; a back panel facing said front panel; and a spinal member disposed longitudinally between said front and back panels to define a cooperative bias therebetween such that in a first position said spinal member maintains said panels in a substantially collapsed relationship relative to one another, while in a second position said spinal member urges said front and back panels apart such that said display assumes a substantially three-dimensional use shape without recourse to a resilient device for effecting said three-dimensional use shape, said spinal member comprising a first element configured as a pull tab, and a second element comprising a panel-engaging surface coupled to at least one of said front or back panels, said panel-engaging surface comprising a hinged spacer and a hinged affixing tab coupled to said spacer, said affixing tab affixed to said first element such that at least said spacer is rotatable responsive to translational movement of said first element to effect said change of said display between said first and second positions.