A connector for repositionably securing a frame to a support surface includes a body having a first face, an opposite second face, a first side edge and an opposite second side edge. The connector has a non-permanent adhesive layer located along the first face and further includes an angled release tab that extends outwardly from the first side edge. One or more projections extend outwardly from the second face and are configured for being received within a rear of the frame for coupling the connector to the frame.
A system and method for editing and outputting an image, for example, for wall or other décor. Tools enable a user to parse a single image, such as a photograph, substantially automatically across a grid of multiple tiles. In addition to parsing, various kinds of image editing are provided as a function of tools in an innovative graphical user interface operating on a smart phone or one or more computing devices. Various operations are performed on an image that has been parsed across a grid of multiple tiles to provide for a custom output, such as for displaying an image uniquely on a wall or other surface.
G06F 3/04845 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs pour la transformation d’images, p. ex. glissement, rotation, agrandissement ou changement de couleur
G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
G06T 3/40 - Changement d'échelle d’images complètes ou de parties d’image, p. ex. agrandissement ou rétrécissement
An automated system for assembling a framed article including a plurality of canvases and a plurality of assembled frames to be combined with the plurality of canvases to form the framed articles. Each assembled frame is formed of a rear panel and a frame member that are detachably attached to one another with one canvas being stretched across a front face of the frame member. The automated system includes an assembly station including a movable presser head that is configured to detach and lift the rear panel from the frame member and a plurality of movable side guide fingers that are configured to fold side edges of the canvas over sides of the frame member to permit the presser head to press the rear panel down over the folded side edges of the canvas into engagement with the frame member with the canvas being captured between the frame member and the rear panel.
B23P 19/027 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour le montage d'objets à la presse, ou pour le démontage de ces objets utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
An adapter is disclosed for a spline installation jig for use in attaching a plurality of splines to frame member to form an assembled frame. The adapter comprises a body that includes a first leg and a second leg formed at a right angle to the first leg. The first and second legs include an elevated first and second end block, respectively. The first and second end blocks include a first and second inner contact surface, respectively. The inner face of the body includes a recessed inner ledge that is disposed at least partially in front of the first and second inner contact surfaces. The corner of the body includes a guide pin holder that is configured to receive a guide pin for locating and holding a flexible substrate that is for placement across the frame member and for capture between the plurality of splines and the frame member.
A47G 1/10 - Agrafes de coins ou systèmes d'attache de coins pour cadres
B25B 5/14 - Presses ou serre-joints pour tenir des pièces de forme particulière
B25B 11/00 - Porte-pièces ou dispositifs de mise en position non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. porte-pièces magnétiques, porte-pièces utilisant le vide
B25B 5/02 - Presses ou serre-joints à mâchoires coulissantes
B25B 5/04 - Presses ou serre-joints à mâchoires pivotantes
B44D 3/00 - Accessoires ou instruments utilisés dans les opérations de peinture ou de dessin artistique, non prévus ailleursMéthodes ou dispositifs pour la détermination, le choix ou la synthèse des couleurs, p. ex. emploi d'une gamme d'échantillons de couleurs
G09F 7/20 - Moyens pour fixer des enseignes, des plaques, des panneaux ou des tableaux à une structure de support avec montage réglable
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System and method for transmission induced object leveling, alignment and data sharing
A system and method provide for processing, by a mobile computing device, information received from a transmission device to identify the transmission device, an object, or the transmission device and the object, wherein the transmission device is configured to be coupled to or embedded within the object. The mobile computing device provides, as a function of the at least one of the accelerometer and the gyroscope, a representation that the mobile computing device is determined to be level, wherein the representation that the mobile computing device is level is usable to level the object.
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
G01B 21/16 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer la distance ou le jeu entre des objets espacés
G01B 21/22 - Dispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour mesurer des angles ou des conicitésDispositions pour la mesure ou leurs détails, où la technique de mesure n'est pas couverte par les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe, est non spécifiée ou est non significative pour tester l'alignement des axes
G01C 9/06 - Moyens d'indication ou de lecture électriques ou photo-électriques
G06K 7/10 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire
G06Q 10/0631 - Planification, affectation, distribution ou ordonnancement de ressources d’entreprises ou d’organisations
A repositionable frame system includes a frame component for holding an image substrate and having a rear face. The system further include a frame mount that is fixedly attached to the rear face of the frame component. The frame mount comprises a first magnetic element. The system also includes a repositionable wall pad for placement on a support surface and configured to detachably couple to the frame mount. The wall pad includes a cross-linked closed cell polyethylene foam having a first face that faces away from the frame mount and an opposite second face that faces the frame mount. The wall pad further includes a removable transfer adhesive layer disposed directly along the first face, a permanent transfer adhesive layer disposed directly along the second face, and a second magnetic element that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element.
A repositionable frame system includes a frame component for holding an image substrate and having a rear face. The system further include a frame mount that is fixedly attached to the rear face of the frame component. The frame mount comprises a first magnetic element. The system also includes a repositionable wall pad for placement on a support surface and configured to detachably couple to the frame mount. The wall pad includes a cross-linked closed cell polyethylene foam having a first face that faces away from the frame mount and an opposite second face that faces the frame mount. The wall pad further includes a removable transfer adhesive layer disposed directly along the first face, a permanent transfer adhesive layer disposed directly along the second face, and a second magnetic element that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element.
A repositionable frame system includes a repositionable wall mount configured for being repositionably secured to a support surface. The repositionable wall mount includes a first magnetic element. The system further includes a frame having a rear face that includes a second magnetic element that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element resulting in a magnetic coupling between the frame and the repositionable wall mount.
An automated system for assembling a framed article including a plurality of canvases and a plurality of assembled frames to be combined with the plurality of canvases to form the framed articles. Each assembled frame is formed of a rear panel and a frame member that are detachably attached to one another with one canvas being stretched across a front face of the frame member. The automated system includes an assembly station including a movable presser head that is configured to detach and lift the rear panel from the frame member and a plurality of movable side guide fingers that are configured to fold side edges of the canvas over sides of the frame member to permit the presser head to press the rear panel down over the folded side edges of the canvas into engagement with the frame member with the canvas being captured between the frame member and the rear panel.
An automated system for assembling a framed article including a plurality of canvases and a plurality of assembled frames to be combined with the plurality of canvases to form the framed articles. Each assembled frame is formed of a rear panel and a frame member that are detachably attached to one another with one canvas being stretched across a front face of the frame member. The automated system includes an assembly station including a movable presser head that is configured to detach and lift the rear panel from the frame member and a plurality of movable side guide fingers that are configured to fold side edges of the canvas over sides of the frame member to permit the presser head to press the rear panel down over the folded side edges of the canvas into engagement with the frame member with the canvas being captured between the frame member and the rear panel.
B23P 19/027 - Machines effectuant simplement l'assemblage ou la séparation de pièces ou d'objets métalliques entre eux ou des pièces métalliques avec des pièces non métalliques, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformationOutils ou dispositifs à cet effet dans la mesure où ils ne sont pas prévus dans d'autres classes pour le montage d'objets à la presse, ou pour le démontage de ces objets utilisant des moyens hydrauliques ou pneumatiques
A universal hanging mount includes a first substrate having a front face and a rear face. A mounting plate is coupled to the front face. The mounting plate has a rear face that is in contact with the front face of the first substrate and an opposite front face. A plurality of hanging adapters that are formed along the front face of the mounting plate. At least two of the plurality of the hanging adapters are different types of hanging adapters that are configured to mate with different types of hanging hardware that is located along a rear of a frame article.
A product for displaying an image or object (e.g., printed photo or a print, etc.) according to at least one implementation includes a first sheet having a front face and a rear face. An image or object is formed along the rear face. The product also includes an adhesive coated substrate, such as a ferrous metal substrate, to which the first sheet is adhesively affixed.
G09F 15/02 - Placards, affiches ou moyens d'information analogues pour ceux-ci
A47G 1/17 - Dispositifs pour accrocher ou soutenir les tableaux, miroirs ou similaires en utilisant des adhésifs, l'effet de ventouse ou le magnétisme
B32B 37/10 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par la technique de pressage, p. ex. faisant usage de l'action directe du vide ou d'un fluide sous pression
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
B32B 37/18 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches toutes les couches existant et présentant une cohésion avant la stratification impliquant uniquement l'assemblage de feuilles ou de panneaux individualisés
B32B 38/00 - Opérations auxiliaires liées aux procédés de stratification
B32B 38/10 - Enlèvement de couches ou de parties de couches, mécaniquement ou chimiquement
B32B 38/18 - Manipulation des couches ou du stratifié
B41M 5/50 - Feuilles d'enregistrement caractérisées par les revêtements utilisés pour améliorer la réceptivité aux encres, aux colorants ou aux pigments, p. ex. pour jet d'encre ou pour l'enregistrement par transfert thermique de colorants
B65C 9/26 - Dispositifs pour appliquer les étiquettes
A frame assembly includes a frame base and a rear panel including a plurality of side walls that are configured to be received within a plurality of side walls of the frame base. Along an external surface of each side wall of the rear panel there is at least one locking tab that is configured for reception within one corresponding locking opening of the frame base when the rear panel is inserted into the frame base so as couple the rear panel to the frame base in a snap-fitting manner and permit a canvas substrate to be captured therebetween for holding the canvas substrate across a front face of the frame base.
A frame system according to one embodiment includes a hollow outer frame element that includes a plurality of recesses formed along inner faces of walls of the outer frame element. The outer frame element further includes a plurality of ribs formed along the inner face and an inner landing that protrudes inwardly into a center opening of the outer frame element. The frame system also includes a back plate configured for insertion into the center opening. The back plate includes a plurality of locking ribs for reception within the plurality of recesses to generate a snap-fit attachment of the back plate to the hollow outer frame element.
In one embodiment, a frame assembly includes a mitered frame base including a plurality of rail sections that are joined together in corners of the mitered frame base by a plurality of fasteners. Each rail section includes a first surface for receiving a layered image arrangement. The frame assembly also includes a plurality of mitered splines that are configured to snap-fittingly mate with the plurality of rail sections. Each spline having a second surface that faces the first surface of one of the respective rail sections for securing the layered image arrangement between the spline and the rail section. A corner gap is formed between ends of respective mitered splines in each corner of the frame assembly. A plurality of corner pieces are received within the corner gaps to complete the frame assembly, the plurality of corner pieces snap-fittingly engaging the plurality of rails sections.
A lawn sign attachment kit for attaching a sign to a sign frame. The kit includes a pair of adhesive connectors. Each adhesive connector includes a first end portion having a first width; a second end portion having a second width and an intermediate waist portion having a third width that is less than the first width and the second width. The adhesive connector has an inner face and an opposing outer face. The adhesive connector includes an integral finger that extends laterally outward from the second end portion. The adhesive connector having a first adhesive strip disposed transversely across the first end portion and a second adhesive strip disposed transversely across the second end portion and the integral finger.
A vertical slot hanger assembly includes a substrate having a top edge and a bottom edge and a plurality of holes or slits formed therein along each of the top edge and the bottom edge. The assembly further includes a top rail and a bottom rail. Each of the top rail and the bottom rail includes a recessed channel that extends in a longitudinal direction. Each rail has a plurality of blind holes formed therein. Each blind hole intersects the recessed channel. The top edge of the substrate is received within the recessed channel of the top rail and the bottom edge of the substrate is received within the recessed channel of the bottom rail. The system further includes an elongated hanging element that is disposed within the recessed channel between the top edge of the substrate and a top surface of the recessed channel. The system includes a plurality of fasteners for reception in the plurality of blind holes. Each fastener passes through one hole or slit of the substrate and is frictionally held and anchored within the respective blind hole, thereby securely coupling the substrate to the top rail and the bottom rail.
A system and method for editing and outputting an image, for example, for wall or other décor. Tools enable a user to parse a single image, such as a photograph, substantially automatically across a grid of multiple tiles. In addition to parsing, various kinds of image editing are provided as a function of tools in an innovative graphical user interface operating on a smart phone or one or more computing devices. Various operations are performed on an image that has been parsed across a grid of multiple tiles to provide for a custom output, such as for displaying an image uniquely on a wall or other surface.
G06F 3/04845 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs pour la transformation d’images, p. ex. glissement, rotation, agrandissement ou changement de couleur
G06F 3/04847 - Techniques d’interaction pour la commande des valeurs des paramètres, p. ex. interaction avec des règles ou des cadrans
G06T 3/40 - Changement d'échelle d’images complètes ou de parties d’image, p. ex. agrandissement ou rétrécissement
A system and method for editing and outputting an image, for example, for wall or other decor. Tools enable a user to parse a single image, such as a photograph, substantially automatically across a grid of multiple tiles. In addition to parsing, various kinds of image editing are provided as a function of tools in an innovative graphical user interface operating on a smart phone or one or more computing devices. Various operations are performed on an image that has been parsed across a grid of multiple tiles to provide for a custom output, such as for displaying an image uniquely on a wall or other surface.
An article for hanging on a support surface includes a substrate that includes a plurality of holes or slits formed therein along each of a top edge and a bottom edge. The article includes a top rail and a bottom rail that each includes a recessed channel that extends in a longitudinal direction. Each rail has a plurality of blind holes formed therein, with each blind hole intersecting the recessed channel. A top edge of the substrate is received within the recessed channel of the top rail and the bottom edge of the substrate is received within the recessed channel of the bottom rail. An elongated hanging element is disposed within the recessed channel between the top edge of the substrate and a top surface of the recessed channel. The article also includes a plurality of fasteners for reception in the plurality of blind holes for securely coupling the substrate.
An article for hanging on a support surface includes a substrate having a first end and a second end. The article includes a pair of rails with each rail including a recessed channel that extends in a longitudinal direction. A pair of splines is provided with each spline including a raised ridge that extends in a longitudinal direction. The raised ridge is inserted into the recessed channel. The article also includes a first pair of end caps. An elongated hanging element passes through the slots of the first pair of end caps. Wherein in an assembled state, one rail and one spline are disposed adjacent one another such that the raised ridge is at least partially inserted into the recessed channel and the substrate is captured within the recessed channel and the first pair of end caps are disposed over opposite ends of the one rail and one spline to join and hold the one rail and one spline against one another with the substrate captured therebetween.
G09F 15/00 - Tableaux, panneaux, colonnes ou structures analogues pour des avis, des placards, des affiches ou des moyens d'information similaires
A47F 5/08 - Stands d'étalage, systèmes de suspension ou rayonnages caractérisés par leurs particularités de structure fixés aux murs, plafonds ou similairesDispositifs d'étalage en consoles murales
A frame system according to one embodiment includes a mount body having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface. The outer surface has an adhesive body applied thereto. The adhesive body has an adhesive on an outer surface thereof for contacting and bonding with a support surface. The frame system further includes an outer frame element having a first opening through which an image substrate is visible. The outer frame element has a first surface against which the image substrate seats. A back plate is configured for attachment to the outer frame element and the back plate includes a second opening that receives the adhesive body. The back plate further includes a forward protrusion against which the image substrate seat. A mount space is defined between the outer frame element and the back plate in which the mount body is disposed and is configured to move in at least two directions for adjusting a position of the frame system on the support surface. At least one biasing element (e.g. a spring) applies a force against the mount body for holding the assembled outer frame element and back plate in a desired position relative to the mount body.
A frame system according to one embodiment includes a mount body having an inner surface and an opposing outer surface. The outer surface has an adhesive body applied thereto. The adhesive body has an adhesive on an outer surface thereof for contacting and bonding with a support surface. The frame system further includes an outer frame element having a first opening through which an image substrate is visible. The outer frame element has a first surface against which the image substrate scats. A back plate is configured for attachment to the outer frame element and the back plate includes a second opening that receives the adhesive body.
A frame system includes a mount having an outer surface for receiving an adhesive for placement on a support surface and an inner surface that includes a plurality of first coupling elements. The frame system also includes a hollow outer frame element and a back plate configured for insertion into and attachment to the outer frame element. The back plate includes a plurality of second coupling elements that mate with the first coupling elements for attaching the back plate to the mount in such a way that the back plate can rotate relative to the mount to allow for adjustment of the combined outer frame element and the back plate.
A frame system includes a mount having an outer surface for receiving an adhesive for placement on a support surface and an inner surface that includes a plurality of first coupling elements. The frame system also includes a hollow outer frame element and a back plate configured for insertion into and attachment to the outer frame element. The back plate includes a plurality of second coupling elements that mate with the first coupling elements for attaching the back plate to the mount in such a way that the back plate can rotate relative to the mount to allow for adjustment of the combined outer frame element and the back plate.
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16B 2/04 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif internes, c.-à-d. agissant par expansion
A47G 1/24 - Dispositifs pour la mise en place des tableaux, miroirs ou similaires, dans la position désirée, à l'inclinaison voulue
Picture frames; kit for making picture frames for printed materials comprised of frame pieces, mounting and matting materials, and a device to attach printed materials to the frames
A cube-shaped display article includes an inner cube-shaped base and a first image substrate that is formed of a plurality of individual image receiving sections that are arranged in a first pattern, such as a cross shape. The first image substrate having a plurality of crease lines to permit folding of the individual image receiving sections of the first image substrate for positioning the individual image sections against corresponding faces of the inner cube- shaped base. An outer hollow cube- shaped cage for placement over the inner cube-shaped base. The outer hollow cube-shaped cage captures the first image substrate which is located between the outer hollow cube-shaped cage and the inner cube- shaped base and serves to press the individual images against the corresponding faces of the inner cube- shaped base.
A cube-shaped display article includes an inner cube-shaped base and a first image substrate that is formed of a plurality of individual image receiving sections that are arranged in a first pattern, such as a cross shape. The first image substrate having a plurality of crease lines to permit folding of the individual image receiving sections of the first image substrate for positioning the individual image sections against corresponding faces of the inner cube-shaped base. An outer hollow cube-shaped cage for placement over the inner cube-shaped base. The outer hollow cube-shaped cage captures the first image substrate which is located between the outer hollow cube-shaped cage and the inner cube-shaped base and serves to press the individual images against the corresponding faces of the inner cube-shaped base.
A frame system according to one embodiment includes a hollow outer frame element that includes a plurality of recesses formed along inner faces of walls of the outer frame element. The outer frame element further includes a plurality of ribs formed along the inner face and an inner landing that protrudes inwardly into a center opening of the outer frame element. The frame system also includes a back plate configured for insertion into the center opening. The back plate includes a plurality of locking ribs for reception within the plurality of recesses to generate a snap-fit attachment of the back plate to the hollow outer frame element.
A frame system according to one embodiment includes a hollow outer frame element that includes a plurality of recesses formed along inner faces of walls of the outer frame element. The outer frame element further includes a plurality of ribs formed along the inner face and an inner landing that protrudes inwardly into a center opening of the outer frame element. The frame system also includes a back plate configured for insertion into the center opening. The back plate includes a plurality of locking ribs for reception within the plurality of recesses to generate a snap-fit attachment of the back plate to the hollow outer frame element.
A frame system according to one embodiment includes a hollow outer frame element that includes a plurality of recesses formed along inner faces of walls of the outer frame element. The outer frame element further includes a plurality of ribs formed along the inner face and an inner landing that protrudes inwardly into a center opening of the outer frame element. The frame system also includes a back plate configured for insertion into the center opening. The back plate includes a plurality of locking ribs for reception within the plurality of recesses to generate a snap-fit attachment of the back plate to the hollow outer frame element.
A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.
A repositionable frame system includes a repositionable wall mount configured for being repositionably secured to a support surface. The repositionable wall mount includes a first magnetic element. The system further includes a frame having a rear face that includes a second magnetic element that is magnetically attracted to the first magnetic element resulting in a magnetic coupling between the frame and the repositionable wall mount.
A display includes a cube shaped housing formed of a first housing part that includes first, second and third faces and a second housing part that includes fourth, fifth and sixth faces, wherein the first part and the second housing parts are coupled to one another by a snap-fit to form the cube shaped housing. The display includes a skeleton frame formed of a first frame part and a second frame part. The first frame part and the second frame part are attached to one another to surround the cube shaped housing. The display includes a first image template that includes interconnected first, second and third images, the first image being coupled to the first face, the second image being coupled to the second face and the third image being coupled to the third face. The display includes a second image template that includes interconnected fourth, fifth, and sixth images.
A display for displaying a plurality of images includes a cube shaped housing formed of a first housing part that includes first, second and third faces and a second housing part that includes fourth, fifth and sixth faces, wherein the first part and the second housing parts are coupled to one another by a snap-fit to form the cube shaped housing. The display includes a skeleton frame formed of a first frame part and a second frame part. The first frame part and the second frame part are attached to one another to surround the cube shaped housing. The display includes a first image template that includes interconnected first, second and third images, the first image being coupled to the first face, the second image being coupled to the second face and the third image being coupled to the third face. The display includes a second image template that includes interconnected fourth, fifth, and sixth images, the fourth image being coupled to the fourth face, the fifth image being coupled to the fifth face and the sixth image being coupled to the sixth face.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
16 - Papier, carton et produits en ces matières
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Downloadable software that allows users to upload, edit, and view images; downloadable software that allows users to create and order custom photographic prints, mounted photographs, and framed photographs Photographic prints; mounted and unmounted printed photographs; Photographic or art mounts; adhesive magnets used for mounting pictures sold as an integral component of a photographic or art mount Providing a website featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software that allows users to upload, edit, and view images; providing a website featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software that allows users to create and order custom photographic prints, mounted photographs, and framed photographs
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RETAINING A SUBSTRATE WITHIN A FRAME
A frame assembly includes a frame base and a rear panel including a plurality of side walls that are configured to be received within a plurality of side walls of the frame base. Along an external surface of each side wall of the rear panel there is at least one locking tab that is configured for reception within one corresponding locking opening of the frame base when the rear panel is inserted into the frame base so as couple the rear panel to the frame base in a snap- fitting manner and permit a canvas substrate to be captured therebetween for holding the canvas substrate across a front face of the frame base.
A frame assembly includes a frame base and a rear panel including a plurality of side walls that are configured to be received within a plurality of side walls of the frame base. Along an external surface of each side wall of the rear panel there is at least one locking tab that is configured for reception within one corresponding locking opening of the frame base when the rear panel is inserted into the frame base so as couple the rear panel to the frame base in a snap- fitting manner and permit a canvas substrate to be captured therebetween for holding the canvas substrate across a front face of the frame base.
A frame assembly includes a frame base and a rear panel including a plurality of side walls that are configured to be received within a plurality of side walls of the frame base. Along an external surface of each side wall of the rear panel there is at least one locking tab that is configured for reception within one corresponding locking opening of the frame base when the rear panel is inserted into the frame base so as couple the rear panel to the frame base in a snap-fitting manner and permit a canvas substrate to be captured therebetween for holding the canvas substrate across a front face of the frame base.
pressing the rear panel downward until a snap-fit connection is realized between the rear panel and the base frame with the folded edges of the canvas substrate being captured between the rear panel and the base frame and being taught across a forward face of the base frame.
A spline installation device for use with a spline/rail type frame to assemble the splines to the rails. The device including a base that defines a platform for receiving a frame subassembly; and a plurality of linkages that are disposed about the platform and coupled to the base. Each linkage is configured to move between a first position in which a fence bearing surface thereof is at an angle other than 90 degrees relative to the platform and a second position in which the fence bearing surface is set at an at least substantially 90 degree angle relative to the platform for locking and holding the frame subassembly in place. The linkages further being configured to receive a spline instillation tool for locking the splines in place relative to the rails.
F16B 4/00 - Assemblage par retrait, p. ex. en portant les pièces à assembler à des températures différentesMontage à forceAttaches à serrage par friction non largables
B44D 3/18 - Panneaux ou feuilles comportant des surfaces préparées pour la peinture ou le dessin de tableauxCadres pour tendre des toiles à peindre
Photographic or art mounts; adhesive magnets used for mounting pictures sold as an integral component of a photographic or art mount Picture frames; adhesive magnets used for mounting pictures sold as an integral component of a picture frame
Photographic or art mounts; adhesive magnets used for mounting pictures sold as an integral component of a photographic or art mount Picture frames; adhesive magnets used for mounting pictures sold as an integral component of a picture frame
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System and method for applying an image to a substrate to form a display article
A product for displaying an image or object (e.g., printed photo or a print, etc.) according to at least one implementation includes a first sheet having a front face and a rear face. An image or object is formed along the rear face. The product also includes an adhesive coated substrate, such as a ferrous metal substrate, to which the first sheet is adhesively affixed.
G09F 15/02 - Placards, affiches ou moyens d'information analogues pour ceux-ci
G09F 15/00 - Tableaux, panneaux, colonnes ou structures analogues pour des avis, des placards, des affiches ou des moyens d'information similaires
A47G 1/17 - Dispositifs pour accrocher ou soutenir les tableaux, miroirs ou similaires en utilisant des adhésifs, l'effet de ventouse ou le magnétisme
B41M 5/50 - Feuilles d'enregistrement caractérisées par les revêtements utilisés pour améliorer la réceptivité aux encres, aux colorants ou aux pigments, p. ex. pour jet d'encre ou pour l'enregistrement par transfert thermique de colorants
B65C 9/26 - Dispositifs pour appliquer les étiquettes
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
B32B 37/18 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches toutes les couches existant et présentant une cohésion avant la stratification impliquant uniquement l'assemblage de feuilles ou de panneaux individualisés
B32B 38/00 - Opérations auxiliaires liées aux procédés de stratification
B32B 38/18 - Manipulation des couches ou du stratifié
B32B 38/10 - Enlèvement de couches ou de parties de couches, mécaniquement ou chimiquement
B32B 37/10 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par la technique de pressage, p. ex. faisant usage de l'action directe du vide ou d'un fluide sous pression
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING AN IMAGE TO A SUBSTRATE TO FORM A DISPLAY ARTICLE
A product for displaying an image or object (e.g., printed photo or a print, etc.) according to at least one implementation includes a first sheet having a front face and a rear face. An image or object is formed along the rear face. The product also includes an adhesive coated substrate, such as a ferrous metal substrate, to which the first sheet is adhesively affixed.
G09G 5/00 - Dispositions ou circuits de commande de l'affichage communs à l'affichage utilisant des tubes à rayons cathodiques et à l'affichage utilisant d'autres moyens de visualisation
Plaques of common metal; wall plaques of common metal; kit for making wall plaques of common metal comprised of common metal plaques, mounting and matting materials, and a device to attach printed materials to the metal
A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.
Picture frames; kit for making picture frames for printed materials comprised of frame pieces, mounting and matting materials, and a device to attach printed materials to the frames
Picture frames; kit for making picture frames for printed materials comprised of frame pieces, mounting and matting materials, and a device to attach printed materials to the frames
A printing system capable of accurately positioning a lenticular array in registration with a rectilinear raster includes a printer that is capable of printing onto a printable surface. The printer has a main support surface on which the printable surface rests. The system further includes a series of raised parallel relief features being spatially formed along a printable substrate that is supported by the main support surface. The raised parallel relief features are raised to a sufficient height above the printable substrate such that when the lenticular array is disposed upon the raised parallel relief features, each raised parallel relief feature fits and is disposed within a valley formed between two respective adjoining lenticules of the lenticular array.
B41J 2/045 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par la mise en contact sélective d'un liquide ou de particules avec un matériau d'impression à jet d'encre caractérisés par le procédé de formation du jet en produisant à la demande des gouttelettes ou des particules séparées les unes des autres par pression, p. ex. à l'aide de transducteurs électromécaniques
B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
B29D 11/00 - Fabrication d'éléments optiques, p. ex. lentilles ou prismes
B41J 11/06 - Appuis plats de la dimension d'une page
B41J 3/28 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour l'impression de haut en bas des surfaces planes, p. ex. de livres, dessins, boîtes
G02B 30/27 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques pour produire des effets tridimensionnels [3D], p. ex. des effets stéréoscopiques en fournissant des première et seconde images de parallaxe à chacun des yeux gauche et droit d’un observateur du type autostéréoscopique comprenant des réseaux lenticulaires
A printing system capable of accurately positioning a lenticular array in registration with a rectilinear raster includes a printer that is capable of printing onto a printable surface. The printer has a main support surface on which the printable surface rests. The system further includes a series of raised parallel relief features being spatially formed along a printable substrate that is supported by the main support surface. The raised parallel relief features are raised to a sufficient height above the printable substrate such that when the lenticular array is disposed upon the raised parallel relief features, each raised parallel relief feature fits and is disposed within a valley formed between two respective adjoining lenticules of the lenticular array.
B41J 2/045 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par la mise en contact sélective d'un liquide ou de particules avec un matériau d'impression à jet d'encre caractérisés par le procédé de formation du jet en produisant à la demande des gouttelettes ou des particules séparées les unes des autres par pression, p. ex. à l'aide de transducteurs électromécaniques
B41J 3/28 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour l'impression de haut en bas des surfaces planes, p. ex. de livres, dessins, boîtes
B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
A spline installation device for use with a spline/rail type frame to assemble the splines to the rails. The device including a base that defines a platform for receiving a frame subassembly; and a plurality of linkages that are disposed about the platform and coupled to the base. Each linkage is configured to move between a first position in which a fence bearing surface thereof is at an angle other than 90 degrees relative to the platform and a second position in which the fence bearing surface is set at an at least substantially 90 degree angle relative to the platform for locking and holding the frame subassembly in place. The linkages further being configured to receive a spline instillation tool for locking the splines in place relative to the rails.
F16B 4/00 - Assemblage par retrait, p. ex. en portant les pièces à assembler à des températures différentesMontage à forceAttaches à serrage par friction non largables
B44D 3/18 - Panneaux ou feuilles comportant des surfaces préparées pour la peinture ou le dessin de tableauxCadres pour tendre des toiles à peindre
A spline installation device for use with a spline/rail type frame to assemble the splines to the rails. The device including a base that defines a platform for receiving a frame subassembly; and a plurality of linkages that are disposed about the platform and coupled to the base. Each linkage is configured to move between a first position in which a fence bearing surface thereof is at an angle other than 90 degrees relative to the platform and a second position in which the fence bearing surface is set at an at least substantially 90 degree angle relative to the platform for locking and holding the frame subassembly in place. The linkages further being configured to receive a spline instillation tool for locking the splines in place relative to the rails.
B25B 1/14 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des leviers articulés
B25B 1/24 - Parties constitutives, p. ex. mâchoires de forme particulière, coulisses
B25B 11/00 - Porte-pièces ou dispositifs de mise en position non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. porte-pièces magnétiques, porte-pièces utilisant le vide
A spline installation device for use with a spline/rail type frame to assemble the splines to the rails. The device including a base that defines a platform for receiving a frame subassembly; and a plurality of linkages that are disposed about the platform and coupled to the base. Each linkage is configured to move between a first position in which a fence bearing surface thereof is at an angle other than 90 degrees relative to the platform and a second position in which the fence bearing surface is set at an at least substantially 90 degree angle relative to the platform for locking and holding the frame subassembly in place. The linkages further being configured to receive a spline instillation tool for locking the splines in place relative to the rails.
A spline installation device for use with a spline/rail type frame to assemble the splines to the rails. The device including a base that defines a platform for receiving a frame subassembly; and a plurality of linkages that are disposed about the platform and coupled to the base. Each linkage is configured to move between a first position in which a fence bearing surface thereof is at an angle other than 90 degrees relative to the platform and a second position in which the fence bearing surface is set at an at least substantially 90 degree angle relative to the platform for locking and holding the frame subassembly in place. The linkages further being configured to receive a spline instillation tool for locking the splines in place relative to the rails.
B25B 11/00 - Porte-pièces ou dispositifs de mise en position non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. porte-pièces magnétiques, porte-pièces utilisant le vide
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
20 - Meubles et produits décoratifs
Produits et services
printing services; framing services being framing of photographs magnetically encoded gift cards picture frames; frames for canvas prints; system for framing printed materials comprised of frame pieces, mounting and matting materials, and a device to attach printed materials to the frames
A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.
A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.
A printing system capable of accurately positioning a lenticular array in registration with a rectilinear raster includes a printer that is capable of printing onto a printable surface. The printer has a main support surface on which the printable surface rests. The system further includes a series of raised parallel relief features being spatially formed along a printable substrate that is supported by the main support surface. The raised parallel relief features are raised to a sufficient height above the printable substrate such that when the lenticular array is disposed upon the raised parallel relief features, each raised parallel relief feature fits and is disposed within a valley formed between two respective adjoining lenticules of the lenticular array.
A printing system capable of accurately positioning a lenticular array in registration with a rectilinear raster includes a printer that is capable of printing onto a printable surface. The printer has a main support surface on which the printable surface rests. The system further includes a series of raised parallel relief features being spatially formed along a printable substrate that is supported by the main support surface. The raised parallel relief features are raised to a sufficient height above the printable substrate such that when the lenticular array is disposed upon the raised parallel relief features, each raised parallel relief feature fits and is disposed within a valley formed between two respective adjoining lenticules of the lenticular array.
A printing system capable of accurately positioning a lenticular array in registration with a rectilinear raster includes a printer that is capable of printing onto a printable surface. The printer has a main support surface on which the printable surface rests. The system further includes a series of raised parallel relief features being spatially formed along a printable substrate that is supported by the main support surface. The raised parallel relief features are raised to a sufficient height above the printable substrate such that when the lenticular array is disposed upon the raised parallel relief features, each raised parallel relief feature fits and is disposed within a valley formed between two respective adjoining lenticules of the lenticular array.
B41J 2/045 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression sélective caractérisés par le procédé d'impression ou de marquage pour lequel ils sont conçus caractérisés par la mise en contact sélective d'un liquide ou de particules avec un matériau d'impression à jet d'encre caractérisés par le procédé de formation du jet en produisant à la demande des gouttelettes ou des particules séparées les unes des autres par pression, p. ex. à l'aide de transducteurs électromécaniques
B41J 3/28 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour l'impression de haut en bas des surfaces planes, p. ex. de livres, dessins, boîtes
A method of integrating a radial zoom effect with a complementary radial image transition effect includes integrating the effects such that the two blended radial effects share a common center, and thereby share common displacement paths during the perceived transition. In addition to the visual appeal of the effect, the invention also resolves operational incompatibilities between the practice of commercial photography and the practice of lenticular printing. A lenticular product is formed in accordance with this method.
A case for a mobile electronic device is configured such that it is not necessary to fully separate parts of the case in order to install, remove or replace a graphic insert. The user is only required to access an interior bay to a degree sufficient to introduce or extract a graphic insert. This access is accomplished by the limited relative displacement of two distinct structural components.
A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.
A lenticular label for a container, such as a curved glass bottle, is formed of a lenticular array having a plurality of lenticules on a front face and a smooth back face and a compliant base layer having first and second faces. A first adhesive is disposed between the first face of the compliant base layer and the smooth back face of the lenticular array. The first adhesive is in substantial contact with both the first face of the compliant base layer and the smooth back face of the lenticular array. A second adhesive is disposed upon the second face of the base layer.
G09F 3/10 - Fixage ou fixation par des moyens n'entrant pas dans la composition du matériau de l'étiquette elle-même par une couche adhésive
B65C 3/14 - Pose d'étiquettes sur des réceptacles courts et rigides sur le corps du réceptacle le réceptacle étant présenté pour l'étiquetage de manière à ce que la ligne médiane soit verticale
G09F 19/14 - Moyens de publicité ou de présentation non prévus ailleurs utilisant des effets optiques particuliers présentant des signes différents selon le point d'où un observateur les regarde
G09F 23/00 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p. ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres
B05D 1/02 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces réalisés par pulvérisation
B65C 3/12 - Pose d'étiquettes sur des réceptacles courts et rigides sur le corps du réceptacle le réceptacle étant présenté pour l'étiquetage de manière à ce que la ligne médiane soit horizontale en enroulant les étiquettes sur des réceptacles cylindriques, p. ex. des bouteilles
A method of integrating a radial zoom effect with a complementary radial image transition effect includes integrating the effects such that the two blended radial effects share a common center, and thereby share common displacement paths during the perceived transition. In addition to the visual appeal of the effect, the invention also resolves operational incompatibilities between the practice of commercial photography and the practice of lenticular printing. A lenticular product is formed in accordance with this method.
A case for a mobile electronic device is configured such that it is not necessary to fully separate parts of the case in order to install, remove or replace a graphic insert. The user is only required to access an interior bay to a degree sufficient to introduce or extract a graphic insert. This access is accomplished by the limited relative displacement of two distinct structural components.
A multi-ply mount (frame member) for displaying an image in a lenticular environment includes a lenticular sheet having lenticules. The lenticular sheet has a clear coating deposited on a portion of the front surface thereof. The clear coating at least substantially fills the valleys of the lenticules within the portion to form a filled region that defines a windowed region. A reverse-mounted image, such as a photograph, is disposed along and faces the back surface and is in registration with the windowed region resulting in the reverse-mounted image being viewable through the clear coating without lenticular distortion. A multi-layer backing structure seals the reverse-mounted image within the mount.
A method of integrating a radial zoom effect with a complementary radial image transition effect includes integrating the effects such that the two blended radial effects share a common center, and thereby share common displacement paths during the perceived transition. In addition to the visual appeal of the effect, the invention also resolves operational incompatibilities between the practice of commercial photography and the practice of lenticular printing. A lenticular product is formed in accordance with this method.
A combined use of a pervasively textured anilox supply roll and a customized, locally patterned flexographic roll is provided for forming a lenticular product. The customized, locally patterned flexographic roll includes an intermittent raised and recessed surface pattern analogous to a type used in a “spot” ink application. In the present case, however, the applied material is transparent and preferably matched in its refractive index to the lenticular sheet. Relevant aspects of the invention also register the selectively coated areas with graphic features on the planar reverse side of the lenticular sheet.
A checkout divider having an optically variable effect. The divider includes a sleeve including optically variable material that is disposed upon a face of the sleeve. The sleeve is formed to take on a three-dimensional structure. The divider includes a pair of end caps that are configured to fixedly receive each end of the sleeve. The divider also includes a curved bearing surface associated with the end caps. The curved bearing surface is disposable such that upon disturbance of an equilibrium of the checkout divider, the optically variable material exhibits a change in aspect.
G03B 25/02 - Visionneuses, autres que celles fonctionnant par projection, donnant des effets cinématographiques par persistance de la vision, p. ex. zootrope avec écran lenticulaire ou linéaire interposé
A lenticular product having a see-through window or lens is made by depositing a clear coating on a lenticular sheet. The lenticular product permits scanning a bar code or reading textual data that is printed on an image viewable through the lenticular product for animated, morphing, or stereographic effect. The window or lens of the lenticular product can also provide optical effects (e.g., magnification) in addition to the effects provided by the lenticular sheet. The lenticular product can be made by depositing fluid or resin in a one- or two-step process.
G02B 27/10 - Systèmes divisant ou combinant des faisceaux
B05D 5/06 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers pour obtenir des effets multicolores ou d'autres effets optiques
An automated lenticular photographic system includes an interface that permits a user to upload image files and image processing and printing equipment that is in communication with the interface for receiving the uploaded image files and processing the uploaded image files to create an interlaced print image file that is used to produce an interlaced print sheet containing interlaced print images. A pair of registration marks is formed on the interlaced print sheet outside of borders of the interlaced print images to assist in aligning the interlaced print sheet with a lenticular lens sheet. A registration system detects whether the lenticular lens sheet is off-centered and skewed relative to the interlaced print sheet.
B32B 3/00 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme
B41M 3/00 - Procédés d'impression pour des travaux imprimés d'un genre particulier, p. ex. motifs
G02B 27/22 - Autres systèmes optiques; Autres appareils optiques pour produire des effets stéréoscopiques ou autres effets de relief
B29D 11/00 - Fabrication d'éléments optiques, p. ex. lentilles ou prismes
G11B 23/40 - Moyens d'identification ou analogues, appliqués aux supports d'enregistrement ou incorporés dans les supports d'enregistrement et pas destinés à l'affichage visuel simultané avec la lecture de l'enregistrement, p. ex. étiquette, éléments guideurs ou photographie
An automated lenticular photographic system includes an interface that permits a user to upload image files and image processing and printing equipment that is in communication with the interface for receiving the uploaded image files and processing the uploaded image files to create an interlaced print image file that is used to produce an interlaced print sheet containing interlaced print images. A pair of registration marks is formed on the interlaced print sheet outside of borders of the interlaced print images. The system also includes a processing station where the interlaced print sheet is aligned with a lenticular lens sheet with a registration system that detects whether the lenticular lens sheet is off-centered and skewed relative to the interlaced print sheet. The system also includes means for controllably adjusting the position of the lenticular lens sheet relative to the interlaced print sheet until proper registration between the lenticular lens sheet and the interlaced print sheet is achieved. The lenticular lens sheet is at least selectively joined to the interlaced print sheet to provide a lenticular product that can be delivered back to the user.
B41J 3/407 - Machines à écrire ou mécanismes d'impression ou de marquage sélectif caractérisés par le but dans lequel ils sont construits pour le marquage sur des matériaux particuliers
B41M 5/00 - Procédés de reproduction ou méthodes de reproduction ou de marquageMatériaux en feuilles utilisés à cet effet
B41J 29/38 - Entraînements, moteurs commandes ou dispositifs d'arrêt automatiques pour le mécanisme d'impression tout entier
An automated lenticular photographic system includes an interface that permits a user to upload image files and image processing and printing equipment that is in communication with the interface for receiving the uploaded image files and processing the uploaded image files to create an interlaced print image file that is used to produce an interlaced print sheet containing interlaced print images. A pair of registration marks is formed on the interlaced print sheet outside of borders of the interlaced print images. The system also includes a processing station where the interlaced print sheet is aligned with a lenticular lens sheet with a registration system that detects whether the lenticular lens sheet is off-centered and skewed relative to the interlaced print sheet. The system also includes means for controllably adjusting the position of the lenticular lens sheet relative to the interlaced print sheet until proper registration between the lenticular lens sheet and the interlaced print sheet is achieved. The lenticular lens sheet is at least selectively joined to the interlaced print sheet to provide a lenticular product that can be delivered back to the user.
An automated lenticular photographic system includes an interface that permits a user to upload image files and image processing and printing equipment that is in communication with the interface for receiving the uploaded image files and processing the uploaded image files to create an interlaced print image file that is used to produce an interlaced print sheet containing interlaced print images. A pair of registration marks is formed on the interlaced print sheet outside of borders of the interlaced print images. The system also includes a processing station where the interlaced print sheet is aligned with a lenticular lens sheet with a registration system that detects whether the lenticular lens sheet is off-centered and skewed relative to the interlaced print sheet. The system also includes means for controllably adjusting the position of the lenticular lens sheet relative to the interlaced print sheet until proper registration between the lenticular lens sheet and the interlaced print sheet is achieved. The lenticular lens sheet is at least selectively joined to the interlaced print sheet to provide a lenticular product that can be delivered back to the user.
G06Q 50/00 - Technologies de l’information et de la communication [TIC] spécialement adaptées à la mise en œuvre des procédés d’affaires d’un secteur particulier d’activité économique, p. ex. aux services d’utilité publique ou au tourisme
G06Q 20/00 - Architectures, schémas ou protocoles de paiement
G06F 3/12 - Sortie numérique vers une unité d'impression
H04B 5/02 - Systèmes de transmission à induction directe, p.ex. du type à boucle inductive utilisant un émetteur-récepteur
G03C 7/14 - Procédés additifs utilisant des écrans lenticulairesMatériaux à cet effetPréparation ou traitement de tels matériaux
According to one embodiment, a perforated card includes a plurality of separable components that includes a tag suitable for the inclusion of personal data such as an address. The tag includes an opening. The card also includes a strap that is separably attached to at least a portion of the tag. The strap is insertable through the opening of the tag and is configured to be fixedly attached about a handle of a piece of luggage.
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Printed materials, namely, posters, paper signs, window displays in the nature of printed signs, gift cards, greeting cards, business cards, post cards, event tickets, printed visuals in the nature of promotional material, all featuring lenticular images Signs made of plastic; plastic inserts for publications; plastic hang tags, all featuring lenticular images; plastic key chains featuring lenticular images Printing services, namely, custom printing of lenticular products; lenticular printing services; photography and printing services
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
Produits et services
Printed materials, namely, posters, paper signs, window displays in the nature of printed signs, gift cards, greeting cards, business cards, post cards, event tickets, printed visuals in the nature of promotional material, all featuring lenticular images Signs made of plastic; plastic inserts for publications; plastic hang tags, all featuring lenticular images; plastic key chains featuring lenticular images Printing services, namely, custom printing of lenticular products; lenticular printing services; photography and printing services
A multi-ply mount (frame member) for displaying an image in a lenticular environment includes a lenticular sheet having lenticules. The lenticular sheet has a clear coating deposited on a portion of the front surface thereof. The clear coating at least substantially fills the valleys of the lenticules within the portion to form a filled region that defines a windowed region. A reverse-mounted image, such as a photograph, is disposed along and faces the back surface and is in registration with the windowed region resulting in the reverse-mounted image being viewable through the clear coating without lenticular distortion. A multi-layer backing structure seals the reverse-mounted image within the mount.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a process for making a lenticular card includes the steps of: (a) providing a transparent sheet having a first planar side and a second side having a lenticulated region; and (b) forming a printed image on the first planar side. The printed image is formed from a plurality of inks including a first set of ink layers and a second ink layer that is disposed on the first set of ink layers and is located a greater distance from the first planar side. The first set of ink layers are formed from a first family of inks, while the second ink layer is formed from a second family of inks that has a different cure process compared to the first family of inks. The outer ink layer is a solvent-based continuous white topcoat, while the first set of ink layers that underlie the second ink layer is defined by a plurality of UV curable inks.
An illuminated signboard with edge effect for attachment to a support member includes a light guide having a body with a first face and an opposite second face and a light entry well formed therein. The second face includes a reverse bevel edge formed along a perimeter edge of the second face. The reverse bevel provides a luminous effect and directs light forward so that exits through the first face of a light guide in the form of an illuminated perimeter and the reverse bevel also provides an luminous halo cast on the support member in a band that exceeds and surrounds a physical perimeter of the signboard as a result of light being directed in an oblique, rearward manner relative to the light guide.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a process for making a lenticular card includes the steps of: (a) providing a transparent sheet having a first planar side and a second side having a lenticulated region; and (b) forming a printed image on the first planar side. The printed image is formed from a plurality of inks including a first set of ink layers and a second ink layer that is disposed on the first set of ink layers and is located a greater distance from the first planar side. The first set of ink layers are formed from a first family of inks, while the second ink layer is formed from a second family of inks that has a different cure process compared to the first family of inks. The outer ink layer is a solvent-based continuous white topcoat, while the first set of ink layers that underlie the second ink layer is defined by a plurality of UV curable inks.
G02B 30/27 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques pour produire des effets tridimensionnels [3D], p. ex. des effets stéréoscopiques en fournissant des première et seconde images de parallaxe à chacun des yeux gauche et droit d’un observateur du type autostéréoscopique comprenant des réseaux lenticulaires
In one embodiment of the present invention, a process for making a lenticular card includes the steps of: (a) providing a transparent sheet having a first planar side and a second side having a lenticulated region; and (b) forming a printed image on the first planar side. The printed image is formed from a plurality of inks including a first set of ink layers and a second ink layer that is disposed on the first set of ink layers and is located a greater distance from the first planar side. The first set of ink layers are formed from a first family of inks, while the second ink layer is formed from a second family of inks that has a different cure process compared to the first family of inks. The outer ink layer is a solvent-based continuous white topcoat, while the first set of ink layers that underlie the second ink layer is defined by a plurality of UV curable inks.
A lenticular label for removable attachment to a surface of an object includes a transparent sheet having a first planar side and a second side having a lenticulated region. The label having a printed image on the first planar side and a low-tack adhesive disposed along the printed image. The low-tack adhesive is configured to provide tangential adhesion between the label and the surface to which the label is removably attached.
G09F 3/10 - Fixage ou fixation par des moyens n'entrant pas dans la composition du matériau de l'étiquette elle-même par une couche adhésive
B32B 7/06 - Liaison entre couches permettant une séparation sans difficultés
B32B 3/30 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes caractérisés par une couche comportant des retraits ou des saillies, p. ex. des gorges, des nervures
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Removable lenticular labels for use on printed matter
A lenticular label for removable attachment to a surface of an object includes a transparent sheet having a first planar side and a second side having a lenticulated region. The label having a printed image on the first planar side and a low-tack adhesive disposed along the printed image. The low-tack adhesive is configured to provide tangential adhesion between the label and the surface to which the label is removably attached.
