Graphic staging device

Claim 2

A graphic staging device for displaying substantially two-dimensional graphics of generally planar configuration in at least a slightly arcuate presentation and for protecting the same from ambient exposure, comprising first and second staging members of formed polymeric webs each having substantially the same configuration, said webs being of generally rectilinear form and including a central, slightly arcuate field within a panel surrounded by a raised peripheral bead merging along longitudinal edges to inwardly directed flange members having a reentrant cross section with one of said flange members further including a return leg as a continuous extension thereof to yield a fin bearing adhesive for securing said member to a support, said flange and fin comprising hinge means for said staging member; said graphic staging device being deployed with said staging members disposed in transversely mirror-imaged interengagement with said flanges in cooperative association constituting latching means therefor.

Claim 3

A graphic staging device for displaying substantially two-dimensional graphics of generally planar configuration in at least a slightly arcuate presentation and for protecting the same from ambient exposure, comprising first and second staging members of formed polymeric webs, each of said staging members having substantially the same geometric shape and size with any dimensional variations between said webs being in thickness dimensions thereof, and wherein said staging members have substantially identical longitudinally marginal asymmetric configurations for nested, mechanically interlocked engagement in a transversely mirror-imaged disposition, said webs being generally rectilinear webs, said rectilinear webs including a planar, slightly arcuate central panel merging along longitudinal edges to flange members having inwardly directly reentrant elements, one of said flange members including an outwardly directed fin as a reversed, continuous extension thereof.

Claim 4

A graphic staging device for displaying substantially two-dimensional graphics of generally planar configuration in at least a slightly arcuate presentation and for protecting the same from ambient exposure, comprising first and second staging members of formed polymeric webs, each of said staging members having substantially the same geometric shape and size with any dimensional variations between said webs being in thickness dimensions thereof, and wherein said staging members have substantially identical longitudinally marginal asymmetric configurations for nested, mechanically interlocked engagement in a transversely mirror-imaged disposition, said webs being generally rectilinear webs, said rectilinear webs including a planar, slightly arcuate central panel merging along longitudinal edges to flange members having inwardly directly reentrant elements, one of said flange members including an outwardly directed fin as a reversed, continuous extension thereof.

Claim 5

The graphic staging device of claim 2, wherein said central panel is bounded by a raised peripheral bead.

Claim 6

The graphic staging device of claim 3, wherein an asymmetric aspect of each of said staging members consists essentially of said fin.

Claim 7

The graphic staging device of claim 4, wherein said fin includes a coating of adhesive for securing said device to a support therefor.

Claim 8

The graphic staging device of claim 5, secured to a support member with said fins disposed in spaced, generally parallel relationship thereon and with said staging members hingedly disposed therefrom along a first of said flanges, the second flange of the outer of said staging members being disposed over the second flange of the other staging members with the same received interiorly of said reentrant element.

Claim 9

The graphic staging device of claim 6, wherein said first staging member is thicker than said second staging member and is formed with a matte finish.

Claim 10

A graphic staging device for displaying substantially two-dimensional graphics of generally planar configuration, said device having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, said device comprising: a. first and second generally planar staging elements having generally similar geometric configurations, said first staging element being shaped and arranged to fit over said second staging element so as to be able to enclose a graphic article between the first and second staging elements; b. said first and second staging elements each having first and second longitudinally extending edge portions positioned on opposite sides of the related staging element, c. said first and second edge portions of the first staging element being arranged to fit over the first and second edge portions, respectively, of the second staging element in gripping relationship so as to releasably secure said first staging element over said second staging element; d. the first edge portion of the first staging element having a first transversely extending leg portion adapted to be attached to an underlying support member; e. the second edge portion of the second staging element having a second transversely extending leg portion adapted to be attached to said underlying support member; f. the first staging element being outwardly movable from said second staging element about said first leg portion as a hinge; whereby said first staging element can be moved away from said second staging element about said first leg portion, a graphic article can then be placed between said first and second staging elements, and said first staging element can be moved over said second staging element, with the first and second edge portions of the first and second staging elements coming into gripping relationship to contain and display said graphic article.

Claim 11

A graphic staging device for displaying substantially two-dimensional graphics of generally planar configuration, said device having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, said device comprising: a. first and second generally planar staging elements having generally similar geometric configurations, said first staging element being shaped and arranged to fit over said second staging element so as to be able to enclose a graphic article between the first and second staging elements; b. said first and second staging elements each having first and second longitudinally extending edge portions positioned on opposite sides of the related staging element, c. said first and second edge portions of the first staging element being arranged to fit over the first and second edge portions, respectively, of the second staging element in gripping relationship so as to releasably secure said first staging element over said second staging element; d. the first edge portion of the first staging element having a first transversely extending leg portion adapted to be attached to an underlying support member; e. the second edge portion of the second staging element having a second transversely extending leg portion adapted to be attached to said underlying support member; f. the first staging element being outwardly movable from said second staging element about said first leg portion as a hinge; whereby said first staging element can be moved away from said second staging element about said first leg portion, a graphic article can then be placed between said first and second staging elements, and said first staging element can be moved over said second staging element, with the first and second edge portions of the first and second staging elements coming into gripping relationship to contain and display said graphic article.

Claim 12

The device as recited in claim 8, said second staging element being movable outwardly about said second leg portion as a hinge.

Claim 13

The device as recited in claim 9, wherein at least one of said leg portions extends transversely outwardly from said staging device.

Claim 14

The device as recited in claim 10, wherein both of said first and second leg portions extend oppositely from one another transversely outwardly from said graphic staging device.

Claim 15

The device as recited in claim 8, wherein at least one of said leg portions extends transversely outwardly from said staging device.

Claim 16

The device as recited in claim 12, wherein both of said first and second leg portions extend oppositely from one another transversely outwardly from said graphic staging device.

Claim 17

The device as recited in claim 8, wherein the first and second edge portions of the first and second staging elements each have in transverse section a generally curved configuration, whereby the first and second edge portions of the second staging element form convexly curved outer surfaces which fit into, respectively, recesses defined by the first and second edge portions of the first staging element.

Claim 18

The device as recited in claim 8, wherein the first and second edge portions of the first and second staging elements have substantially identically asymmetric configurations for nested, mechanically interlocking engagement in a transversely mirrored image disposition.

Claim 19

The device as recited in claim 15, wherein said first and second staging elements are generally rectilinear.

Claim 20

The device as recited in claim 8, wherein said first and second staging elements are of substantially identical dimensions and are of unequal thicknesses.

Claim 21

The device as recited in claim 8, wherein said first and second staging elements each include a planar, slightly arcuate central panel portion.

Claim 22

The device as recited in claim 18, wherein at least one of said central panel portions is bounded by a raised peripheral bead.

Claim 23

The device as recited in claim 8, wherein said first staging element has a thickness greater than said second staging element, with the first staging element having greater stiffness, so that said first staging element is able to dominate said second staging element when the first staging element is engaged with the second staging element.