IP Library Granted Patent US 7,874,842
Granted Patent B2
US 7,874,842 · App. 11/552,667 · Granted Jan 25, 2011

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Patent No.
US 7,874,842
App. No.
11/552,667
Granted
Jan 25, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A display board assembly includes a polymeric board having edges, a backing coupled with the polymeric board and configured to engage a mounting surface, and a dry erase surface coupled with the polymeric board. The backing is spaced inwardly from the edges of the polymeric board.

Claims (54)

1. A display board assembly comprising:

a polymeric board having edges;

a non-metallic backing coupled with the polymeric board and configured to engage a mounting surface, the backing being spaced inwardly from the edges of the polymeric board and having a thickness at least two times the thickness of the polymeric board to space the polymeric board from the mounting surface;

a dry erase surface coupled with the polymeric board;

a bore extending through at least one of the polymeric board, the backing, and the dry erase surface; and

a mounting system configured to mount the display board assembly to the mounting surface, the mounting system including

a mounting protrusion configured to be mounted to the mounting surface and to be received in the bore of the display board assembly; and

a cap configured to be secured to the mounting protrusion when the mounting protrusion is in the bore to cover the bore and secure the display board assembly to the mounting protrusion.

2. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the display board assembly includes a clip applied to at least one of the edges of the polymeric board.

3. The display board assembly of claim 2 , wherein the clip includes a channel that receives an edge of the polymeric board.

4. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the backing is a foam.

5. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the backing has a void.

6. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the dry erase surface is spaced from the edges of the polymeric board such that the polymeric board provides the effect of a frame around the dry erase surface.

7. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the dry erase surface is magnetic.

8. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric board is translucent.

9. The display board assembly of claim 8 , wherein the polymeric board is transparent.

10. The display board assembly of claim 8 , wherein the backing is larger than the dry erase surface such that the backing provides the effect of a matting around the dry erase surface.

11. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the backing, the polymeric board, and the dry erase surface includes a void configured to receive an item to be retained by the display board assembly.

12. The display board assembly of claim 11 , wherein the void is in the backing, and wherein the polymeric board is translucent and covers the void such that an item received in the void is visible through the polymeric board.

13. The display board assembly of claim 12 , wherein the void is accessible from a side of the backing adjacent the mounting surface.

14. The display board assembly of claim 11 , wherein the void is formed in each of the backing, the polymeric board, and the dry erase surface, providing access through the dry erase surface, the polymeric board, and the backing to the mounting surface.

15. The display board assembly of claim 11 , wherein the dry erase surface and the polymeric board each include a void providing access through the dry erase surface and the polymeric board to the backing.

16. The display board assembly of claim 15 , wherein the item received in the void is a pushpin that sticks into the backing.

17. The display board assembly of claim 11 , wherein the backing is foam.

18. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric board and the dry erase surface are at least partially arcuately-shaped.

19. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting protrusion includes threads for receiving mating threads on the cap to secure the cap to the mounting protrusion.

20. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting protrusion is a cup shaped grommet.

21. The display board assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a coupler configured to secure the mounting protrusion to the mounting surface.

22. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bore extends through each of the polymeric board, the backing, and the dry erase surface.

23. The display board assembly of claim 1 , wherein the mounting system is operable to allow adding an additional polymeric board to the display board assembly over the dry erase surface.

24. The display board assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an accessory coupled to the display board by the mounting system.

25. The display board assembly of claim 24 , wherein the accessory is a resilient band.

26. The display board assembly of claim 24 , wherein the accessory is a tray.

27. The display board assembly of claim 2 , wherein the clip includes a tray.

28. A display board assembly comprising:

a polymeric board having edges;

a non-metallic backing coupled with the polymeric board and configured to engage a mounting surface, the backing being spaced inwardly from the edges of the polymeric board and having a thickness at least two times the thickness of the polymeric board to space the polymeric board from the mounting surface; and

a dry erase surface coupled with the polymeric board;

wherein at least one of.the backing, the polymeric board, and the dry erase surface includes a void configured to receive an item to be retained by the display board assembly; and

wherein the void is in the backing, and wherein the polymeric board is translucent and covers the void such that an item received in the void is visible through the polymeric board.

29. The display board assembly of claim 28 , wherein the void is accessible from a side of the backing adjacent the mounting surface.

30. A display board assembly comprising:

a polymeric board having edges;

a non-metallic backing coupled with the polymeric board and configured to engage a mounting surface, the backing being spaced inwardly from the edges of the polymeric board and having a thickness at least two times the thickness of the polymeric board to space the polymeric board from the mounting surface; and

a dry erase surface coupled with the polymeric board;

wherein at least one of the backing, the polymeric board, and the dry erase surface includes a void configured to receive an item to be retained by the display board assembly; and

wherein the void is formed in each of the backing, the polymeric board, and the dry erase surface, providing access through the dry erase surface, the polymeric board, and the backing to the mounting surface.

31. A display board assembly comprising:

a polymeric board having edges;

a non-metallic backing coupled with the polymeric board and configured to engage a mounting surface, the backing being spaced inwardly from the edges of the polymeric board and having a thickness at least two times the thickness of the polymeric board to space the polymeric board from the mounting surface; and

a dry erase surface coupled with the polymeric board;

wherein at least one of the backing, the polymeric board, and the dry erase surface includes a void configured to receive an item to be retained by the display board assembly; and

wherein the dry erase surface and the polymeric board each include a void providing access through the dry erase surface and the polymeric board to the backing.

32. The display board assembly of claim 31 , wherein the item received in the void is a pushpin that sticks into the backing.

Assignments (19)
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT R/F 028217/0360 Recorded May 17, 2013
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, EXISTING SWING LINE LENDER AND EXISTING L/C ISSUER
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEE NAMES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028166 FRAME 0890. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES TO BE ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION, AND ACCO UK LIMITED. Recorded Jul 5, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO UK LIMITED
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0738. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASIGNEES. Recorded Jul 3, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028162 FRAME 0122. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES ARE ACCO UK LIMITED, ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. Recorded Jul 3, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO UK LIMITED
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0713. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES. Recorded Jul 3, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028162 FRAME 0122. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES ARE ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. Recorded Jun 9, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028349/0978 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 16, 2012
From: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 028217/0360 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028166/0890 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028168/0738 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028168/0713 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 6, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 19, 2011
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO UK LTD.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 19, 2011
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO UK LTD.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 19, 2010
From: BENO, STEVEN J.
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 19, 2010
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
To: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
Reel/Frame 025157/0180 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 30, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; DAY-TIMERS INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; GBC INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO EUROPE FINANCE HOLDINGS, LLC; ACCO EUROPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; POLYBLEND CORPORATION; SWINGLINE, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2009
From: CITICORP NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 023312/0784 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 2, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; DAY-TIMERS INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; GBC INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO EUROPE FINANCE HOLDINGS, LLC; ACCO EUROPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; POLYBLEND CORPORATION; SWINGLINE, INC.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 023312/0902 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 5, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
To: CITIBANK NORTH AMERICA, INC., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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