US 5,678,792 A · Method and device for attaching objects to appliances

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an inexpensive display device and a method of attaching objects such as pictures, notes and the like to appliances. The invention is substantially a flexible, lengthwise deformable band which is extended around the perimeter of an appliance. The band is secured in place by the deformable material creating frictionous contact with the appliance. The objects are attached to the display device by inserting them into at least one channel cut length-wise into the band. A plurality of short channels may also be cut at a selected predetermined angle to the length-wise center-line of the band. The preferred angle being between about 30 and 90 degrees. The device may be configured as a continuous stretchable band or may be made having ends which are adjustably attachable each to the other. The objects are held in place in the channel by the material of the device creating frictionous contact with the objects.

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Dependent claims

A method for attaching at least one object to appliances comprising:

installing a flexible, length-wise deformable band around the perimeter of said appliance;
deforming said band to open at least one length-wise running channel formed into said band;
inserting an edge of each said object into one of said at least one lengthwise running channel in said band;
and
securing each said object in said channel by releasing said band and allowing said band to reform to its original shape, thereby closing said one channel around said edge of said object.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Method and device for attaching objects to appliances

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Method and device for attaching objects to appliances

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Abstract

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