Patent ID: 6263599
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: G09F,Y10S

Abstract:
An indicia displaying stationery product which enables users to place an indicia bearing member in a protected, readily viewable area, said product comprising:A. a housing member forming the stationery product; andB. a display zone formed on the outer surface of the housing member and comprising an area which is less than 50% of the overall surface area of the housing member, said display zone incorporating:a. a holding cavity comprising:1. a support surface constructed for supporting any indicia bearing member, and2. a retaining wall peripherally surrounding a substantial portion of said support surface for retaining said indica bearing member and preventing dislodgement of the indicia bearing member from the support surface; andb. a generally rigid transparent panel1. dimensioned for mating, overlying relationship with the support surface of the cavity in cooperating engagement within the retaining wall, and2. comprising a post member extending from one surface thereof with the post member being pivotally mounted in a receiving bore formed in the outer surface of the housing member for enabling pivoting movement of the transparent member relative to the housing member between a first indicia member displaying position and a second indicia member receiving position thereby enabling the indicia bearing member to be readily viewable through the transparent panel and securely retained in the display zone which is formed as an integral component of the housing member of the stationery product.