IP Library Granted Patent US 7,604,481
Granted Patent B2
US 7,604,481 · App. 11/037,979 · Granted Oct 20, 2009

White board and white board display system

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Patent No.
US 7,604,481
App. No.
11/037,979
Granted
Oct 20, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

The present invention provides a writing board system including several white boards and a frame for mounting to a vertical surface 20 . The white boards may be removably interconnected to one another and supported to the frame by a series of mounting brackets.

Claims (39)

1. A writing board, comprising:

a) first and second opposed, planar surfaces at least one of which is suitable for writing on and being defined by a predetermined periphery; and

b) a trim secured to and extending substantially fully about said predetermined periphery of said first and second writing surfaces, said trim including a channel formed longitudinally therein along at least a portion of its length;

c) wherein said channel is adapted to securely receive and retain in fixed relation to said trim a predetermined board accessory;

d) wherein said trim has an inwardly facing first edge proximate to said planar surfaces and an outwardly facing second edge opposite from said first edge, and said channel is formed on said outwardly facing second edge of said trim.

2. The writing board of claim 1 , wherein said predetermined periphery is rectangular, and said trim includes first, second, third, and fourth legs extending along each side of said rectangular periphery, each of said legs being adjoined to adjacent legs by a connector positioned at each corner of said rectangular periphery.

3. The writing board of claim 2 , wherein each of said first, second, third, and fourth legs includes a respective channel formed in their outwardly facing surfaces and extending longitudinally there along.

4. The writing board of claim 2 , wherein said connectors each include means for interconnecting the writing board to a second writing board.

5. The writing board of claim 4 , wherein said means for interconnecting the writing board to a second writing board comprises pile fabric mounted on a first surface of each of said connectors and hook fabric mounted on an opposing surface of each of said connectors.

6. The writing board of claim 4 , wherein said means for interconnecting the writing board to a second writing board comprises a snap mounted on a first surface of each of said connectors and a snap receiver mounted on an opposing surface of each of said connectors.

7. The writing board of claim 1 , wherein said predetermined board accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a handle, a mounting block, an open tray, and an index tab.

8. The writing board of claim 7 , wherein said predetermined board accessory is an index tab that comprises an elongated strip of material having a t-shaped crosssectional profile.

9. The writing board of claim 7 , wherein said predetermined accessory is a handle that includes a pair of openings formed through its opposite ends and said handle is attached to said trim by a pair of thumb screws that pass through said pair of openings and into correspondingly positioned, internally threaded bored holes formed in said trim.

10. The writing board of claim 9 , further including a mounting block clampingly positioned between said handle and said trim when said handle is attached to said trim.

11. The writing board of claim 10 , wherein said mounting block includes a pair of laterally positioned holes formed therethrough.

12. The writing board of claim 1 , further comprising at least one fin attached to at least one of said first and second planar surfaces, said fin adapted to retain a predetermined item in contacting relation to said at least one of said first and second surfaces.

13. The writing board of claim 12 , wherein said predetermined item is selected from the group consisting of: papers, laminated papers, posters, maps, presentations, calendars, placards, signage, wall planners, and pictures.

14. A writing board system, comprising:

a) a frame adapted for static connection to a vertical surface;

b) at least one board comprising first and second opposed, planar surfaces defined by a predetermined periphery, a trim secured to and extending a length along at least a portion of said predetermined periphery, said trim including a channel formed longitudinally therein along at least a portion of its length, wherein said channel is adapted to securely receive and retain a predetermined board accessory, wherein said trim has an inwardly facing first edge proximate to said planar surfaces and an outwardly facing second edge opposite from said first edge, and said channel is formed on said outwardly facing second edge of said trim; and

c) a board mounting member comprising a first portion adapted for secure connection to said frame and a second portion adapted to retain said at least one board in fixed relation to said frame.

15. The writing board system of claim 14 , wherein said board mounting member comprises an S-shaped mounting block, said first portion being a first channel member adapted to engage and connect to said frame, and said second portion being a second channel member adapted to receive said at least one board therein.

16. The writing board system of claim 14 , further comprising an accessory tray adapted for interconnection to said frame.

17. The writing board system of claim 16 , wherein said accessory tray comprises a first channel member adapted for connection to said frame, a second channel member adapted to receive said at least one board therein, and a tray portion extending forwardly from said second channel member and adapted to hold a predetermined item thereon.

18. The writing board system of claim 17 , wherein said predetermined item is selected from the group consisting of: markers and erasers.

19. The writing board system of claim 14 , wherein said frame comprises a plurality of leg members defining the periphery of sad frame and at least one board securing member attached to at least one of said legs.

20. The writing board system of claim 19 , wherein said at least one board securing member is selected from the group consisting of: magnets, hook fabric, and pile fabric.

21. The writing board system of claim 14 , further comprising means for hanging said frame on said vertical surface.

22. The writing board system of claim 21 , wherein said means for hanging said frame on said vertical surface comprises mounting brackets that include a hook portion for engaging an upper edge of said vertical surface and a leg portion for connecting to said frame.

23. The writing board system of claim 22 , wherein the spacing between said hook portion and said leg portion of said mounting brackets is adjustable.

24. A board, comprising:

a) first and second opposed, planar surfaces defined by a predetermined periphery; and

b) a trim secured to and extending a length along at least a portion of said predetermined periphery, said trim including a channel formed longitudinally therein along at least a portion of its length;

c) wherein said channel is adapted to securely receive and retain a predetermined board accessory;

d) wherein said trim has an inwardly facing first edge proximate to said planar surfaces and an outwardly facing second edge opposite from said first edge, and said channel is formed on said outwardly facing second edge of said trim.

25. A board system, comprising:

a) a frame adapted for static connection to a vertical surface;

b) at least one board comprising first and second opposed, planar surfaces defined by a predetermined periphery, a trim secured to and extending a length along at least a portion of said predetermined periphery, said trim including a channel formed longitudinally therein along at least a portion of its length; wherein said channel is adapted to securely receive and retain a predetermined board accessory; wherein said trim has an inwardly facing first edge proximate to said planar surfaces and an outwardly facing second edge opposite from said first edge, and said channel is formed on said outwardly facing second edge of said trim, and

c) a board mounting member comprising a first portion adapted for secure connection to said frame and a second portion adapted to retain said at least one board in fixed relation to said frame.

Assignments (5)
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT R/F 028132/0089 Recorded May 17, 2013
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, EXISTING SWING LINE LENDER AND EXISTING L/C ISSUER
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L/C ISSUER
Reel/Frame 030427/0429 →
MERGER Recorded Apr 5, 2013
From: MEAD PRODUCTS LLC
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 030157/0023 →
MERGER Recorded Jun 7, 2012
From: MONACO SPINCO INC.
To: MEAD PRODUCTS LLC
Reel/Frame 028334/0253 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 30, 2012
From: MONACO SPINCO INC.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 028132/0089 →
IP CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 27, 2012
From: MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION
To: MONACO SPINCO INC.
Reel/Frame 028116/0041 →