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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 23, 2005
Jonathan F. Hester, Hudson, WI (US);
Michael J. Annen, Hudson, WI (US);
Brent R. Hansen, New Richmond, WI (US);
Timothy L. Quinn, New Brighton, MN (US);
John J. Emmel, Blaine, MN (US);
Jonathan F. Hester, Hudson, WI (US);
Michael J. Annen, Hudson, WI (US);
Brent R. Hansen, New Richmond, WI (US);
Timothy L. Quinn, New Brighton, MN (US);
John J. Emmel, Blaine, MN (US);
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
The invention is a display article having a flexible substrate which includes a writing surface capable of being used as a dry erase surface. A peripheral edge extends around the writing surface. A flexible framing strip is affixed to the writing surface at a position proximate to the peripheral edge. One embodiment of the display article can be made by forming a substrate having a writing surface. The substrate defines a periphery edge, a back surface, and a plurality of mushroom shaped hooks extending from the back surface substantially over the entire back surface. The writing surface is capable of being used as a dry erase surface. At least a portion of the periphery of the writing substrate is folded over to form a framing strip having a plurality of exposed mushroom shaped hooks. The framing strip is secured to the writing surface.