Patent Publication Number: US-8118514-B2

Title: Combination flipbook and pull-up focal header

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Various types of displays are used to provide information to consumers in a retail environment. Displays that are eye-catching and that readily provide comprehensive information about the product offered for sale help draw the attention of the consumers and promote retail sales. Additionally, displays having information that is easily changeable and adjustable provides more efficient use of resources, including better use of employee time and reduced costs, for example. While traditional displays accomplish these features to some extent, enhancements in the functionality, or overall merchandising effectiveness, of such displays remain to be realized. 
     SUMMARY 
     Some aspects relate to a display system including a binder, a header, a retaining bracket and an extension assembly. The binder includes a plate, a plurality of sheets and an attachment assembly. The plate has a front surface, a rear surface and an edge. The attachment assembly secures a plurality of sheets at the front surface of the plate and maintains and displays information. The header includes indicia and is adapted to be positioned in a retracted position where the header is substantially obscured from view by the plate and an extended position where the header extends substantially from the edge of the plate. The retaining bracket is attached to the rear surface of the plate. The extension assembly is adapted to engage the retaining bracket to maintain the header in the extended position. 
     Other aspects relate to a merchandising system including a flipbook and a display assembly. The flipbook includes a panel and first and second jaws connected to the panel. The first and second jaws are adapted to be transitioned between an open position and a closed position, where the jaws are adapted to secure a plurality of pages such that the pages are able to be turned when the jaws are in the closed position. The display assembly includes a support connected to the panel, a substantially U-shaped spring clip assembly positioned between the panel and the support and a display connected to the substantially U-shaped spring clip assembly. The spring clip assembly includes a clip adapted to slidably engage the support at a plurality of detent positions. The detent positions include a first position where the display is substantially hidden behind the panel and a second position where the display is revealed from behind the panel 
     Still other aspects relate to a method of displaying information including releasably attaching a display platform to a base assembly; urging a first spring and a second spring connected to a first end and a second end of a substantially linear bar, respectively, in opposite directions; moving an extension attached to the substantially linear bar from an edge of the board such that the extension is viewable above the edge of the board; and releasing the springs such that teeth protruding from an edge of the first and second springs abut an edge of the substantially linear bar. 
     This Summary is not intended to be limiting, as various other aspects are contemplated and should be understood with reference to the text and drawings that follow. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is perspective view of a display system, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 2  is a front view of an information stand of the display system of  FIG. 1 , according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 3  is a rear view of the information stand of  FIG. 2  with a focal header in an extended position, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 4  shows a front view of a retaining bracket of the display system of  FIG. 1 , according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 5A  shows a front view of a spring clip assembly of the display system of  FIG. 1 , according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 5B  is an enlarged front view of a spring clip of the spring clip assembly of  FIG. 5A , according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 6  shows a front view of another spring clip assembly, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 7A  is a perspective view of a focal header of the display system of  FIG. 1 , according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 7B  is a side view of a focal header of  FIG. 7A , according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 8  is a rear view of the information stand of  FIG. 2  with the focal header in a retracted position, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 9  is a front view of a mount of the display system of  FIG. 1  prior to formation thereof, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 10A  is a perspective view of the mount of  FIG. 9  in a formed state, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 10B  shows a top view of the mount of  FIG. 9  in a formed state, according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 10C  shows a side view of the mount of  FIG. 9  in a formed state, according to some embodiments 
         FIG. 11  is a rear view of the mount mounted to the information stand of  FIG. 2 , according to some embodiments. 
         FIG. 12  is a side view of the information stand of  FIG. 2  mounted to a panel of the display system of  FIG. 1 , according to some embodiments. 
     
    
    
     While the invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, some embodiments have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are described in detail below. As alluded to above, the intention, however, is not to limit the invention by those examples. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     In general terms, some aspects of the invention relate to a display system for providing product information or other retail information as desired to a consumer in a retail environment, for example. The display system optionally includes a flipbook and an adjustable focal header that is extended above the flipbook as desired to provide a quick reference for information in the flipbook and is able to be retracted to be hidden from view as desired. 
       FIG. 1  shows a perspective view of a display system  10  for providing information to a user, according to some embodiments. The display system  10 , also described as a display platform or a merchandising system, includes an information stand  12  mounted to a panel  14 , which is mounted to a wall or base assembly (e.g., by mount  300  shown in  FIGS. 9 ,  10 A,  10 B and  10 C). The display system  10  provides a means for displaying information about a product positioned in proximity to the display system  10 . For example, the display system  10  is positioned in a retail environment to provide users with technical information on the product. In some embodiments, the product includes many features and the display system  10  provides product comparisons so that users are better able to make informed purchases. 
       FIG. 2  shows a front view of the information stand  12 . The information stand  12 , also described as a display platform, includes a front side  16  and a rear side  18  ( FIG. 3 ). The information stand  12  includes a plate  20 , a flipbook  22  and a focal header  24 . The plate  20 , also described as a panel or board, is optionally substantially flat and includes a front side  26 , a rear side  28  ( FIG. 3 ), a top edge  30 , a bottom edge  32 , a first side edge  34  and a second side edge  36 . Although the plate  20  is depicted in  FIG. 2  as being substantially rectangular, the plate  20  optionally takes any of a variety of shapes without departing from the intended scope of the present invention. The plate  20 , also described as a support plate or a board, is about 10.5 inches long and about 8.5 inches high, although other dimensions are contemplated. In other embodiments, to accommodate larger signs and displays, for example, the plate  20  is about 19.3 inches long and about 9.875 inches high, although other dimensions are contemplated. 
     In some embodiments, the flipbook  22 , also described as a binder, is positionable within the perimeter of the plate  20  and includes a binder portion  38  for securing sheets  40 , of, for example, paper, containing informational content to the flipbook  22 . Although paper is shown and described, it should be readily understood any of a variety of mediums and materials for communicating information are contemplated. The binder portion  38 , also described as an attachment assembly, has a mounting flange  42  and first, second and third retention means  44   a ,  44   b ,  44   c  (collectively referred to as “retention means  44 ”) connected to the mounting flange  42 . In some embodiments, the mounting flange  42  is positioned in the center of the plate  20  such that the sheets  40  do not extend beyond the edges  30 ,  32 ,  34 ,  36  of the plate  20  and is connected to the plate  20  using any of a variety of fastening means, including screws  46 , for example. 
     The retention means  44  includes a first set of jaws  48   a  and a second set of jaws  48   b  that are moveable between an open position and a closed position. When the retention means  44  are in the open position, the first and second set of jaws  48   a  and  48   b  are spaced from each other such that the sheets  40  are able to be inserted between, or attached to, the retention means  44 . When the retention means  44  are in the closed position, the first and second sets of jaws  48   a  and  48   b  engage each other such that the sheets  40  are secured to the retention means  44  and is retained there until the retention means  44  is moved back to the open position. The binder portion  38  is about 7.5 inches high and about 0.81 inches wide, although other dimensions are contemplated. 
     The focal header  24 , also described as a header, display or extension, displays product information or company logos, for example, related to the information provided in the flipbook  22 . The focal header  24  is mounted to the plate  20  and is positionable, or able to be transitioned, between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the top edge  30  of the plate  20 . 
       FIG. 3  shows a rear view of the information stand  12  with the focal header  24  in the extended position, according to some embodiments. As shown, the information stand  12  also includes a retaining bracket  50  and a spring assembly  52 . The retaining bracket  50  is mounted to the rear side  28  of the plate  20  and serves at least two functions. The retaining bracket  50  houses the spring clip assembly  52  and operatively attaches the information stand  12  to the panel  14  ( FIG. 1 ). The spring clip assembly  52  moves the focal header  24  between the extended and retracted positions with respect to the top edge  30  of the plate  20 . 
       FIG. 4  shows a front view of the retaining bracket  50 , according to some embodiments. The retaining bracket  50 , also described as a support or a mounting panel, includes a top bar  54 , a bottom bar  56 , a first side bar  58  and a second side bar  60 . The top bar  54  and the bottom bar  56  are each attached to and extend between the first side bar  58  and the second side bar  60  at substantially 90° angles to form a substantially rectangular shape. The bars  54 ,  56 ,  58 ,  60  are sized such that an opening  62  is formed by the bars  54 ,  56 ,  58 ,  60 . The top bar  54  is longer than the bottom, first side, and second side bars  56 ,  58 ,  60  and includes a first end  64  and a second end  66  that extend past the first and second side bars  58 ,  60 , respectively. The bars  54 ,  56 ,  58 ,  60  of the retaining bracket  50  are formed integrally or are connected by any of a variety of means, such as by welding, for example. The retaining bracket  50  is formed of metal or other suitable material. 
     The top bar  54  is about 9.125 inches long and about 1 inch high. The bottom bar  56  is about 6 inches long and about 1 inch high. The first and second side bars  58 ,  60  are about 4 inches long and about 1 inch wide. The first and second ends  64 ,  66  of the top bar  54  extend about 1.562 inches beyond the first and second bars  58 ,  60 , respectively. In other embodiments, to accommodate larger signs and displays, the top bar  54  is about 14 inches long and about 1 inch high. The bottom bar  56  is about 8 inches long and about 1 inch high. The first and second side bars  58 ,  60  are about 4 inches long and about 1.75 inches wide. The first and second ends  64 ,  66  of the top bar  54  extend about 3 inches beyond the first and second side bars  58 ,  60 , respectively. Although exemplary dimensions are given for the retaining bracket  50 , other dimensions are contemplated. 
       FIG. 5A  shows a front view of the spring clip assembly  52 , according to some embodiments.  FIG. 5B  shows an enlarged front view of a first spring clip  68   a .  FIGS. 5A and 5B  will be discussed in conjunction with one another. The spring clip assembly  52 , also described as an extension assembly, includes a first spring clip  68   a , a second spring clip  68   b  (the first and second spring clips  68   a ,  68   b  are collectively referred to as “spring clips  68 ”) and a substantially linear portion  70  connected to the focal header  24  ( FIG. 3 ). The linear portion  70  has a first end  72  and a second end  74 . The first spring clip  68   a  extends at about a 90° angle relative to the first end  72  and the second spring clip  68   b  extends at about a 90° angle relative to the second end  74 , although other angular offsets are contemplated. 
     Referring in particular to  FIG. 5B , the second spring clip  68   b  is optionally substantially a mirror-image of the first spring clip  68   a , and as such can be described cumulatively with reference to the first spring clip  68   a . The first spring clip  68   a , also described as a spring, has a substantially smooth first edge  76 , a second edge  78  opposite the first edge  76  and a bottom edge  80  connecting the first and second edges  76 ,  78 . A top extension  82  and a bottom extension  84  are each substantially L-shaped and each protrude from the second edge  78  of the first spring clip  68   a . The top and bottom extensions  82 ,  84  extend from the second edge  78  of the first spring clip  68   a  at substantially the same distance to form a first mouth  86  and a second mouth  88 , respectively. The top extension  82  includes a triangular projection  90  along an outer edge  92  of the top extension  82 . The bottom extension  84  extends from the second edge  78  of the first spring clip  68   a  such that an end  94  of the bottom extension  84  is aligned with the bottom edge  80  of the first spring clip  68   a . The end  94  of the bottom extension  84  includes a taper  96  and a step  98 . The top and bottom extensions  82 ,  84  of the spring clips  68  help to maintain the focal header  24  in either the extended position or the retracted position. 
     The substantially linear portion  70  of the spring clips  68  is formed integrally or are connected by any means known in the art. The spring clip assembly  52  is formed of plastic or other suitable pliable material. The substantially linear portion  70  of the spring clips  68  is about 10.5 inches long and about 1 inch high, although other dimensions are contemplated. 
     Each of the spring clips  68   a ,  68   b  is about 1 inch wide (including the top and bottom extensions  82 ,  84 ) and about 2.625 inches tall and are positioned about 1.25 inches away from the first and second ends  72 ,  74 , respectively, of the substantially linear portion  70 . The top extensions  82  are about 1 inch long and the bottom extensions  84  are about 0.832 inches long. The top and bottom extensions  82 ,  84  are about 0.218 inches wide with the triangular projections  90  and the steps  98  extending about 0.511 inches from the second edges  78  of the spring clips  68 . The steps  98  of the bottom extensions  84  are positioned about 0.250 inches from the end  94 . The mouths  86 ,  88  of the spring clips  68  are about 0.2 inches wide. In other embodiments, to accommodate larger signs and displays, for example, the substantially linear portion  70  is about 19.375 inches long and about 2 inches high and the spring clips  68  are about 3.236 inches high and about 1.70 inches wide. The triangular projections  90  extend about 0.09 inches from the second edges  78  of the spring clips  68  and the steps  98  extend about 0.12 inches from the second edges  78  of the spring clips  68 . Although exemplary dimensions are given for the spring clips  68 , other dimensions are contemplated. 
       FIG. 6  shows another spring clip assembly  200  according to some embodiments. The spring clip assembly  200  includes a substantially linear portion  202 , a first spring clip  204   a  and a second spring clip  204   b  (the first spring clip  204   a  and the second spring clip  204   b  are collectively referred to as “spring clips  204 ”). The spring clip assembly  200  optionally functions substantially similar to the spring clip assembly  52  depicted in  FIG. 5A . The spring clips  204  include a first edge  206 , a second edge  208  and a bottom edge  210 . In some embodiments, the second edges  208  do not include any extensions but do include a triangular projection  212  along the second edge  208  and a taper  214  from the bottom edge  210  to the second edge  208 , resulting in a step  216 . The substantially linear portion  202  is optionally attached to the focal header  24  ( FIG. 3 ) in substantially the same manner as the substantially linear portion  70 . Likewise, the spring clips  204  interact with the top bar  54  ( FIG. 3 ) in substantially the same manner as the spring clips  68  of the spring clip assembly  52 . 
       FIG. 7A  shows a perspective view of the focal header  24  and  FIG. 7B  shows a side view of the focal header  24 .  FIGS. 7A and 7B  will be discussed collectively. The focal header  24  includes a top edge  110 , a bottom edge  112 , a first edge  114 , a second edge  116 , a first panel  118  and a second panel  120  spaced substantially parallel to the first panel  118 . The first and second panels  118 ,  120  are connected at the bottom edge  112  such that the focal header  24  is substantially U-shaped when viewed in cross-section. The focal header  24  is about 10.5 inches long and about 1.18 inches high, although other dimensions are contemplated. 
     Referring back to  FIG. 3 , when the information stand  12  is assembled, the spring clip assembly  52  is positioned between the rear side  28  of the plate  20  and the retaining bracket  50 . The focal header  24  is attached to the substantially linear portion  70  of the spring clip assembly  52  such that the focal header  24  is optionally extended and retracted based on movement of the spring clip assembly  52 . The focal header  24  and the substantially linear portion  70  are aligned such that the first and second ends  72 ,  74  of the substantially linear portion  70  are aligned with the first and second edges  114 ,  116  of the focal header  24 , respectively, so that the substantially linear portion  70  is not viewable by a user. In other words, the substantially linear portion  70  is substantially obscured from being viewed by a user facing the front side  16  ( FIG. 2 ) of the information stand  12 . The focal header  24  is optionally attached to the spring clip assembly  52  using any of a variety of means, including, but not limited to, an adhesive. 
     The substantially linear portion  70  is also substantially parallel and aligned with the top bar  54  of the retaining bracket  50  such that the first spring clip  68   a  is positioned between the first end  64  of the top bar  54  and the first side bar  58  and the second spring clip  68   b  is positioned between the second end  66  of the top bar  54  and the second side bar  60 . When the focal header  24  is in the extended position, the top and bottom extensions  82 ,  84  of the spring clips  68  engage the first and second ends  64 ,  66  of the top bar  54 , respectively. In addition, the projections  90  of the top extensions  82  rest on the first and second ends  64 ,  66  to help hold the focal header  24  in position above the top edge  30  of the plate  20 . The spring clips  68  exert a force against the first and second ends  64 ,  66  to create a friction hold of the spring clips  68  within the top bar  54 . Thus, the spring clips  68  work in conjunction with the top bar  54  to help maintain the focal header  24  in the extended position. 
     When the focal header  24  is in the extended position, the focal header  24  is positioned above the top edge  30  of the plate  20  such that the bottom edge  112  of the focal header  24  extends beyond the top edge  30  of the plate  20 . In this position, the focal header  24  is viewable by a user facing the front side  16  of the information stand  12 . 
       FIG. 8  shows a rear view of the information stand  12  with the focal header  24  in the retracted position. To move the focal header  24  from the extended position to the retracted position, the top extensions  82  are pushed toward the second edge  78  of the spring clips  68  to release the top extensions  82  and the projections  90  from the first and second ends  64 ,  66  of the retaining bracket  50 . Once the top extensions  82  are disengaged from the top bar  54 , the spring clips  68  are moved downwardly. In some embodiments, the spring clips  68  are moved downwardly until the top edge  110  of the focal header  24  is either aligned with, or below, the top edge  30  of the plate  20 . In this position, the substantially linear portion  70  of the spring clip assembly  52  is aligned with the top bar  54  of the retaining bracket  50  and is not visible by an observer positioned in front of the information stand  12 . The first and second ends  72 ,  74  of the substantially linear portion  70  rest on the first and second ends  64 ,  66  of the top bar  54 . The projections  90  of the top extensions  82  of the spring clips  68  are also disengaged from the first and second ends  64 ,  66  of the top bar  54 , respectively, and are positioned below the top bar  54 . 
       FIG. 9  shows a front view of a mount  300  in a preformed state. The mount  300  is optionally used to support the information stand  12  and includes a body  302 , a first wing portion  304   a  and a second wing portion  304   b  (the first wing portion  304   a  and the second wing portion  304   b  are collectively referred to as “wing portions  304 ”). The body  302  is substantially rectangular in shape and has a top edge  306 , a bottom edge  308 , a first side edge  310  and a second side edge  312 . The body  302  optionally includes a plurality of apertures  314 . The second wing portion  304   b  is optionally substantially similar to the first wing portion  304   a  and as such can be described cumulatively with reference to the first wing portion  304   a . The first wing portion  304   a  includes an attachment section  316 , an intermediate section  318  and an end section  320 . The attachment section  316  is connected to the body  302 , the intermediate section  318  is connected to the attachment section  316  and the end section  320  is connected to the intermediate section  318 . Each of the sections  316 ,  318 ,  320  of the first wing portion  304   a  are folded with respect to each adjacent section. The attachment section  316  has a top edge  322 , a bottom edge  324 , a first side edge  326  and a second side edge  328 . The second side edge  328  is shorter than the first side edge  326  and is spaced from the first side edge  326  by the top and bottom edges  322 ,  324 . 
     The top edge  322  has a first section  330  and a second section  332 . The first section  330  extends from the first side edge  326  and is angled downward to form an acute angle with the first side edge  326 . The second section  332  extends from the second side edge  328  and is angled downward to form an acute angle with the second side edge  328 . Because the first side edge  326  is shorter than the second side edge  328 , the first and second sections  330 ,  332  form an obtuse angle relative to one another where the first and second sections  330 ,  332  meet. 
     The bottom edge  324  is also angled from the first side edge  326  to the second side edge  328  and includes a first section  334 , a second section  336  and a third section  338 . The first section  334  extends substantially linearly from the second side edge  312  of the body  302 . The third section  338  is angled from the second side edge  328  and forms an obtuse angle with the second side edge  328  such that if extended to the first side edge  326  of the attachment section  316 , it would intersect the second side edge  312  of the body  302 . The second section  336  is recessed from the first and third sections  334 ,  338  and forms a substantially rectangular cut-out within the attachment section  316 . 
     The first side edge  326  of the attachment section  316  is connected to the second side edge  312  of the body  302  and is substantially the same height as the second side edge  312  of the body  302 . The second side edge  328  of the attachment section  316  is connected to the intermediate section  318  of the first wing portion  304   a.    
     The intermediate section  318  has a top edge  340 , a bottom edge  342 , a first side edge  344  and a second side edge  346 . The top edge  340  extends substantially linearly from the top edge  322  of the attachment section  316  and the bottom edge  342  extends substantially linearly from the bottom edge  324  of the attachment section  316 . The top edge  340  is shorter than the bottom edge  342  and is spaced from the bottom edge  342  by the first and second side edges  344 ,  346 . The first and second side edges  344 ,  346  extend from the top edge  340  at obtuse angles. Because the top edge  340  is shorter than the bottom edge  342 , the first and second side edges  344 ,  346  form acute angles with the bottom edge  342 . 
     The first side edge  344  of the intermediate section  318  is connected to the second side edge  328  of the attachment section  316  and is substantially the same height as the second side edge  328  of the attachment section  316 . The second side edge  346  of the intermediate section  318  is connected to the end section  320  of the first wing portion  304   a.    
     The end section  320  is substantially rectangular in shape and has a top edge  348 , a bottom edge  350 , a first side edge  352  and a second side edge  354 . The top edge  348  and the bottom edge  350  are substantially the same length and are spaced from each other by the first and second side edges  352 ,  354 . Similarly, the first side edge  352  and the second side edge  354  are substantially the same length and are spaced from each other by the top and bottom edges  348 ,  350 . The end section  320  is connected to the intermediate section  318  such that the top edge  348  of the end section  320  forms an obtuse angle with the top edge  340  of the intermediate section  318 . 
     The first side edge  352  of the end section  320  is connected to the second side edge  346  of the intermediate section  318  and is substantially the same height as the second side edge  346  of the intermediate section  318 . 
       FIG. 10A  shows a perspective view of the mount  300  in a formed state,  FIG. 10B  shows a top view of the mount  300  in a formed state and  FIG. 10C  shows a side view of the mount  300  in a formed state. The mount  300  is transitioned to the formed state in order to attach the mount  300  to the information stand  12  ( FIG. 1 ). In some methods of transitioning the mount  300  to the formed state, the wing portions  304  of the mount  300  are folded where the attachment section  316  is connected to the body  302 , the intermediate section  318  is connected to the attachment section  316  and the end section  320  is attached to the intermediate section  318 . In some embodiments, the attachment section  316  is folded at about a 30° angle from the body  302 , the intermediate section  318  is folded at about a 115° angle from the attachment section  316 , and the end section  320  is folded at about an 88° angle from the intermediate section  316 . 
     Once in the formed state, the information stand  12  is secured to the mount  300  by positioning the end sections  320  of the mount  300  between the plate  20  and the retaining bracket  50 .  FIG. 11  shows a rear view of the information stand  12  with the mount  300  attached between the plate  20  and the retaining bracket  50 . Referring also to  FIGS. 9 ,  10 A,  10 B and  10 C, to mount the wing portions  304  to the plate  20 , the mount  300  is positioned at the opening  62  of the retaining bracket  50  such that the wing portions  304  are substantially aligned with the first and second side bars  58 ,  60  of the retaining bracket  50 . The wing portions  304  are then pushed toward the body  302  such that the attachment sections  316  form an acute angle with the body  302 . The intermediate sections  318  and the end sections  320  are also pushed toward each other. The end sections  320  are then slid in between the plate  20  and the retaining bracket  50  such that the end sections  320  are secured to the information stand  12  by the first and second side bars  58 ,  60  of the retaining bracket  50 . Because the mount  300  is formed of an elastic material, when the wing portions  304  are released, the sections  316 ,  318 ,  320  of the wing portions  304  spring back to their pre-form state as shown in  FIG. 9 . The end sections  320  are thus angled relative to the intermediate sections  318 , the intermediate sections  318  are angled relative to the attachment sections  316 , and the attachment sections  316  are angled relative to the body  302 . Once the mount  300  is positioned between the plate  20  and the retaining bracket  50 , the information stand  12  is optionally mounted to any variety of structures. 
       FIG. 12  shows a side view of the information stand  12  mounted to the panel  14  of the display system  10 , according to some embodiments. The information stand  12  is mounted to the panel  14  by sliding the top and bottom edges  306 ,  308  of the body  302  into channels  400  of the panel  14 . In this position, the flipbook  22  is positioned at an angle that is easy for a viewer positioned in front of the flipbook  22  to read through the contents of the sheets  40  in the flipbook  22 . Although  FIG. 12  depicts the panel  14  as being mounted in a substantially horizontal orientation relative to the floor, the panel  14  is optionally mounted in a substantially vertical orientation relative to the floor. In addition, the information stand  12  is optionally mounted to various other structures, such as to a pegboard by passing a nail or similar device through the apertures  314  ( FIG. 9 ) of the body  302  and the apertures of the pegboard. 
     Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, while the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.