Abstract

A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 1/17 - Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like using adhesives, suction or magnetism
• A47G 1/06 - Picture frames
• A47G 1/14 - Photograph stands
• A47G 1/16 - Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like

Abstract

A fastener for an image display assembly comprising a polygonal planar body having a ventral surface with at least one fastening member extending from the ventral surface. The fastening member comprises a fastening member body and at least one cantilever tab extending from the fastening member body. Each cantilever tab comprises a fastener retainer facing the ventral surface. Also provided is an image display assembly comprising retaining features; an assembled image display comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a kit comprising said image display assembly and said fastener; a method of creating an image display; and use of said image display assembly and said fastener to create an image display.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 1/06 - Picture frames
• A63F 9/08 - Puzzles provided with elements movable in relation to each other
• A63H 33/04 - Building blocks, strips or similar building parts
• A63H 33/16 - Models made by folding paper
• B25H 7/00 - Marking-out or setting-out work
• B65D 5/52 - External stands or display elements for contents
• G09F 19/00 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Described herein is an apparatus and method for manufacturing an image display. The apparatus provides an automated method for efficient production of a finished image display, beginning with a planar, unassembled, image display and resulting with a fully-assembled image display in its final form, such as a cube-shaped image display with a plurality of images affixed thereto. In one embodiment, the apparatus is machinery configured as a semi-automated workstation, configured with four jigs stationed on a rotating platform housed on a workstation base. The rotating platform is configured for 360 degree rotation and advancing each jig through one of four work positions. The rotating platform is controlled by a control panel, which can be operated manually or automated. In one embodiment, the machinery is capable of high through-put manufacturing - up to three hundred image display cubes in one hour of operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 1/06 - Picture frames
• A47G 1/14 - Photograph stands
• B44C 5/02 - Mountings for picturesMountings of horns on plates
• B44D 3/18 - Boards or sheets with surfaces prepared for painting or drawing picturesStretching frames for canvases
• G09F 1/06 - Folded cards to be erected in three dimensions

Abstract

Disclosed is an image display assembly comprising a wood base having a front (image) face for printing an image thereto, and a back (non-image) face, the back face comprising a plurality of linear v-grooves; an optional laminate layer applied to the front face of the base layer; and wherein the plurality of v-grooves segment the base into foldable base segments that upon inward folding along the v-grooves assemble the base into a support structure with a plurality of corners to form an assembled base comprising at least one image display face formed from at least a portion of the front face. Also provided is an assembled image display, a method of creating an image display and use of an image display and use of an image display assembly to create an image display.

IPC Classes  ?

• A47G 1/06 - Picture frames