Modular message center
AssigneeRose Art Industries, Inc.
InventorLawrence I. Rosen
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Abstract
A modular message center consisting of at least two multifunctional modules can be assembled with the modules in at least two different relative positions. The modules incorporate a plurality of messaging and informational functions, such as cork board, dry-erase, adhesive notes, calendar, and magnetic message board. The main module is, preferably, square so that the supplemental modules can be attached to either side, top or bottom, with equal facility. The modules can be arrayed in horizontal, vertical, extended horizontal or extended vertical formats. The message center may be, for example, hung on a wall or magnetically affixed to a metallic surface, such as a refrigerator. The frame around one or more of the modules can be fitted to permit storage of felt tip markers or other writing implements along the length of frame member.
Claims11
A modular message center with a main module and at least one supplemental module, each module including a frame and at least one functional area, each module being approximately rectangular and, wherein:
- a) the main module includes at least two functional areas and the main module frame includes female attachment means arrayed along the outer perimeter of at least two contiguous edges;
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- b) each supplemental module includes male attachment means arrayed along the outer perimeter of only one frame edge and so situated as to permit engagement with the female attachment means
- whereby the supplemental module is attachable to the main module at any main module edge provided with female attachment means.
A message board comprising a rectangular frame and at least one functional area including at least one member of the group consisting of a calendar, a dry-erase message surface, and a holder for a pad of adhesive notes, wherein the frame includes at least one frame member comprising storage means for storing at least one writing means in an orientation colinear with the frame member and with the frame member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.