Patent ID: 7428793

Claim:
An apparatus configured with characters for personalization, said apparatus comprising: a frame member comprising a substantially rectangular recessed area formed therein; a first character engagement area comprising a first character placement template formed therein, said first character engagement area adjacent a first elongated side of said rectangular recessed area; a second character engagement area comprising a character placement template formed therein, said second character engagement area adjacent a second elongated side of said rectangular recessed area and opposite said first character engagement area; a plurality of character blocks, each said character block comprising a first template engaging member, a second template engaging member, and a character rigidly retained therebetween, said first template engaging member configured with a complimentary shape to said first character placement template to provide a mating engagement therebetween, said second template engaging member configured with a complimentary shape to said second character placement template to provide a mating engagement therebetween, said template engaging members configured to provide a spacing between adjacent said characters; and a plurality of inserts configured for insertion into said frame member to substantially cover said character engagement areas and said template engaging members, wherein said inserts, when inserted, are configured to be substantially flush with a top surface of said frame member.