Transparent pocket for mounting display items and method for manufacturing same
US4771557A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB31D1/0075
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for mounting a flat, display item such as a photograph, on a surface such as the pages of an album, a book, a report, or any other substrate. The system includes a one-piece, transparent pocket folded to define an upper display surface and an opposed lower surface. The pocket is open along at least one side edge to permit insertion of the item between the opposed surfaces. A layer of adhesive material is provided over substantially the entire lower surface of the pocket for adhesively mounting the pocket to the surface. The adhesive material, preferably a thermoplastic, pressure sensitive, medium tack adhesive, is initially releasable but after a period of time, forms a permanent bond between the pocket and the surface. An album for displaying such flat, display items is further provided. The album includes a plurality of pages for mounting the display items and a plurality of these one-piece pockets. A method for manufacturing a plurality of these one-piece pockets is still further provided. The method comprises the steps of providing a continuous web of transparent material; applying a continuous line of adhesive material to the web; folding the web along upp…
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