CA2072037A1 - Commemorative plaque and method of making same - Google Patents
Commemorative plaque and method of making sameInfo
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
A multi-layer commemorative plaque for displaying an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events, and a representation, typically a reproduction, of a unique ticket associated with said event or series of events, is disclosed. The plaque comprises a rigid support backing, a first sheet mounted on the rigid support backing and a second sheet mounted on a portion of at least one of the exposed side of said first sheet and said support backing.
The reproduction of the unique ticket is preferably formed from a computer stored digitally encoded model of the unique ticket using a colour printing means such as a colour laser printer.
The representation of the ticket additionally includes at least one signature of at least one participant associated with the event or series of events. A transparent thin film protective layer is mounted over the first and second sheets in an adhered manner so as to conform thereto, and to protect the plaque.
A multi-layer commemorative plaque for displaying an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events, and a representation, typically a reproduction, of a unique ticket associated with said event or series of events, is disclosed. The plaque comprises a rigid support backing, a first sheet mounted on the rigid support backing and a second sheet mounted on a portion of at least one of the exposed side of said first sheet and said support backing.
The reproduction of the unique ticket is preferably formed from a computer stored digitally encoded model of the unique ticket using a colour printing means such as a colour laser printer.
The representation of the ticket additionally includes at least one signature of at least one participant associated with the event or series of events. A transparent thin film protective layer is mounted over the first and second sheets in an adhered manner so as to conform thereto, and to protect the plaque.
Description
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to ornamental plaques, more particularly commemorative plaques, and to a method for manufacturing such a plaque.
B~CXGROUND OF TNE INVENTION
The sale of souvenirs in conjunction with events, such as sporting events or theatre events, and the like, is a very high volume multi-million dollar business. In order to satisfy the demand for such souvenirs, these souvenirs are generally mass produced in very lar~e quantities. Such mass production also allows production costs to be minimized.
In the realm of sports, it is believed that most souvenirs are either related to a specific team or to a specific team or to a specific player or performer. Most of these types of souvenirs may be readily mass produced and are not individualized one from the other, nor are they unique in any significant way.
Some types of souvenirs are event specific in that they include some sort of representation or artwork composition associated with a particular event, such as a theatre play, a musical concert, a special sports event (e.g., the World Series or the Olympic Games) and so on. Such event specific souvenirs typically include items such as event programs, pennants, T-shirts, and so on. Even such souvenirs associated with a single event are typically mass produced and are not generally individualized.
2~2~7 It is believed that even though there are event specific souvenirs readily available at many events, there are no commonly known ways to make a souvenir on a mass manufacturing S basis that is for a specific event and which is also individualized for the person who might have attended the specific event. Part of the reason for this is that suitable cost effective ways of individualizing a souvenir have not yet been developed. Part of the reason for this lack of development lies in the fact that very few articles are produced that are specifically related to an individual attending such an event.
The individual's unique ticket to the event is the only known example of such an article. Another part of the reason is the high production cost associated with the individualization of what is seen by many as ephemera.
Of the above-discussed souvenirs, none are believed to be both evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events and also related to that event or series of events, and especially none are believed to be related to an individual's attendance at that event, which attendance is typically represented by way of a unique ticket.
Further, it is not common to have a commemorative plaque souvenir associated with an event or series of events, especially a relatively routine event such as a regular season baseball or hockey game, as higher production costs of plaques, as compared to other types of souvenirs, cause them to typically ' ' , ~
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nave a higher selling price, which therefore tends to make them less attractive to a prospective purchaser.
SUMMARY 0~ ~HE INV~NTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an individualized souvenir that associates attendance at a particular occurrence or performance of an event or series of events with that event.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a souvenir that associates attendance at a particular occurrence or performance of an event or series of events with an artwork composition associated with that event.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an individualized souvenir related to an event or series of events.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a souvenir having a representation of a unique ticket to an event or series of events.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an individualized souvenir related to an event or series of events, which souvenir has a relatively low production cost associated therewith.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to 2~2~
provide a souvenir combining a representation of a unique ticket to an event or series of events and an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to that event or series of events.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a commemorative plaque souvenir associated with an event or series of events.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a commemorative plaque souvenir combining a representation of a unique ticket to an event or series of events and artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to that event or series of events.
A multi-layer commemorative plaque for displaying an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events, and a representation of a unique ticket associated with the event or series of events is disclosed. The plaque comprises a rigid support backing, a first sheet mounted on the rigid support backing an~ having an exposed side, wherein the first sheet presents on its exposed side artwork composition which is evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events; and a second sheet mounted on a visible portion of at least one of the exposed side of the first sheet and the support binding, the second sheet also having an exposed side, wherein the second sheet presents on its exposed side the representation of the unique ticket associated ~72~7 with the event or series of events.
A process for forming a multi-layer commemorative plaque, the plaque combining a first sheet displaying an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events, and a second sheet displaying a representation of a unique ticket associated with the event or series of events is also disclosed. The process comprises the steps of choosing the first sheet displaying a desired artwork composition; preparing the first sheet for mounting onto a support backing; ~dhering one side of the first sheet onto the support backing such that the first sheet is mounted thereon with the other side of the first sheet being the exposed side;
preparing the second sheet for mounting onto at least one of the first sheet and the support backing; and adhering one side of the second sheet onto a portion of at least one of the exposed side of the first sheet and the support backing such that the first sheet is mounted thereon with the other side of the second sheet being the exposed side, thus forming a complete composition.
Other objects, features and characteristics of the present invention, as well as methods of operation and functions of the related elements of the structure, and the combination of parts and economies of manufacture, will become more apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and the appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, all of which form a part of this specification.
2~72037 DETAIL~D DESCRIPTION OF THE INVEN~ION
Introduction to the Drawinqs Figure 1 is a perspective view of a commemorative plaque according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the commemorative plaque of Figure 1 along line 2-2 of Figure ~;
Figure 3 is a pictorial depiction of a computer system and related equipment used in forming a computer reproduction of a unique ticket for incorporation into the commemorative plaque of Figure l;
Figures 4 through 9 are bottom end views of the commemorative plaque of Figure 1 as the plaque is formed during its manufacturing process;
Figure 10 is an end elevational view of a heated pressure press used to heat a protective layer on the commemorative plaque of Figure 1;
~ igure 11 is pictorial depictions of a photographic system used in optionally forming a photographic reproduction of a unique ticket for incorporation into the commemorative plaque of Figurs 1; and, Figure 12 is a plan view of a the unique ticket of ' : -2072~37 ~igur~ 11 with a sample signature of a player or performerassociated with that event superimposed thereover.
Referring now to Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, a multi~layer commemorative plaque, as designated by the general reference numeral 20, is shown. The multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 comprises a rigid support backing 22, which is preferably constructed from high density fibre board, but may also be construction from other suitable rigid materials. If a great deal of rigidity is not required, a less expensive material, such as cardboard, may be used. The rigid support backing 22 has a front surface 21, a back surface 25, edges 23, and is typically painted or stained along its edges 23 as desired, in order to cover the appearance of the material being lS used. A conventional hanging means (not shown) is preferably included on the back surface 25 of the commemorative plaque 20 for hanging the commemorative plaque 20 on a wall or similar structure.
2~ A first sheet 2~ having an exposed surface 26 and a converse surface 27 is mounted on the front surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22, such that the converse surface 27 is placed against the front surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22. On its exposed side 26, the first sheet 24 presents an artwork compositio~, which is designated by the general reference numeral 28, which artwork composition 28 is evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events. The first sheet 24 is preferably a small poster made of relatively .
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thin and inexpensive common poster paper having a reasonably high quality image reproduced thereon. The artwork composition 28 may include a player or place associated with the event or series of events, or may be a picture taken during that event or series of 5events. Further, the artwork composition 28 may be other related artwork such as the front cover of a program from a sporting event or a theatre play. The first sheet 24 may cover the entire front surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22, or a border may be left around the first sheet 24. If a border is used, it would 10preferably be painted or stained the same colour as the edges 23.
A second sheet 30 having an exposed surface 32 and a converse surface 33 is mounted on the exposed surface 26 of the first sheet 24 such that the converse surface 33 is placed 15against that exposed surface 26. The second sheet 30 may be mounted entirely on the exposed surface 26 of the first sheet 24, as shown or, partially on the exposed surface 26 of the first sheet 24 and partially on the front surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22, or may even be mounted entirely on the front 20surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22. The second sheet 30 presents on its exposed surface 32 a representation, as designated by the general reference numeral 34, of a unique ticket 36 associated with the same event or series of events depicted in the artwork composition 28.
The representation 34 of the unique ticket 36 may indeed be the unique ticket itself, or may be a reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36. If the unique ticket 36 itself is used, .
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20720~7 typically only the portion of the ticket that is not surrendered at the event or series of events could be used for mounting on the commemorative plaque 20. If a reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36 is used, it is preferably a reproduction of the entire unique ticket 36, before the unique ticket 36 is surrendered and altered as, for example, by tearing off of a stub portion by a ticket holder at the event or series of events.
The reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36 may be formed using any conventional reproduction technology. The reproduction 38 is preferably formed from a digitally encoded model of the unique ticket, with the digitally encoded model being stored in and subsequently retrieved from a computer having an appropriate data storage device. Such digitally encoded models and storage thereof will be discussed subsequently.
The reproduction 38 of the unique ticket from a digitally encoded model may be formed using a colour printing means such as a colour laser printer or analogous printing apparatus.
In order to make each multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention distinctive from one another the reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36 that permits attendance to an event or series of events is used. Typically, a unique ticket 36 has four distinctive sets of data on it. The first set of data relates to the venue of the event or series of events, such as the particular facility used. The second set of data . ' :
2~720~7 relates to the nature of the event or series of events, and may include the name and logo of the home team using the facility named in the first set of data, and the sport played by the team.
The third set of data relates to the actual occurrence of the S event or series of events, and includes the teams or performers participating, the date and time of the event, and so on. The fourth set of data relates to attendance at the event or series of events and typically includes the section number, the row number, and the seat number, and so on. It should be realized that for any given event at a particular facility on a given day, there will be only one ticket for each seat, and thus, each ticket is unique. The inclusion of the representation 34 of a unique ticket 36, whether it be a portion of the actual unique ticket 36 or a reproduction 38 of the entire unaltered unique ticket 36, makes each multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention distinctive from all others.
In order to make the multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention more attractive and meaningful, an artwork composition 28 that is evocative of persons, places or items related to that event or series of events, is displayed by the first sheet 24. In order to make the multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention even more meaningful, a reproduction of written indicia 40, such as a signature or signatures of a player or players related to the event or series of events, may be included as an additional part of the reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36. Having such a signature on a representation 34 of a unique ticket 36 would make ', 2~72~37 lt appear that an individual has had that unique ticket signed at the event or series of events by the particular player or players.
In order to protect the first sheet 24 and the second sheet 30 from physical damage or from damage due to ultra-violet light, a protective covering 42 is placed over the exposed surfaces of the first 24 and second 30 sheets. The protective covering 42 is preferably a transparent thin film protective layer made from polyvinylchloride, and is mounted over the first 24 and second 30 sheets in an adhered manner so as to conform thereto.
The process for entering the first, second, third and forth sets of data into a computer will now be described with reference to Figure 3~ A master ticket 36' is placed in a holding means 66, where it is correctly inde~ed with respect to a scanning means 62. The scanning means 62 is electrically interfaced with a computer, as indicated by the general reference numeral 60, via connecting cable 64. The computer 60 has an appropriate storage device such as a hard disk drive or other magnetic data storage medium. The scanning means 62 scans the face of the master ticket 36' and a digitally encoded model of the master ticket 36' is formed by the computer 60 using conventional computer imaging techniques, and is stored in the computer 60 for subsequent retrieval.
As described previously, there are four sets of data 2~720~7 ln a unique ticket. In order to enter each of the first, second and third sets of data into the computer 60, one or more master tickets could be used, each master ticket having printed images corresponding to one or more of the first, second or third sets of data thereon. The first, second and third sets of data are pre-stored for repeated subsequent use. These data sets may be recalled at any time as needed to be combined with a unique fourth set of data subsequently entered as described below.
The fourth set of data must be entered for each separate commemorative plaque 20, as the fourth set of data is particular to each unique ticket, and, therefore, must be entered when an individualized commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention is to be produced for a purchaser. At the time such a purchaser places an order, the fourth set of data, typically including section number, row number, and seat number, is entered, preferably using a computer input terminal, indicated by the general reference numeral 68, which terminal is most likely remote from the computer 60, as where it is located at the facility where the event or series of events is being held. This fourth set of data can be merged after entry with the previously stored first, second and third sets of data to form a complete digitally encoded model of a unique ticket. Alternatively, the order desk personnel may simply record the fourth set of data on a suitable order sheet (not shown) for subsequent direct entry into the computer 60.
Also at the time of ordering, the first sheet 24, which 2~7~7 presents artwork composition 28, is chosen by the purchasers.
The order desk personnel then enters an appropriate identifying designation into the computer terminal 68, or onto the written order sheet. After the first sheet 24 has been notionally chosen S in either manner, the first sheet 24 may be physically chosen to be included in the subsequent manufacturing process.
Following entry of all of the aforesaid information regarding the reproduction of the unique ticket 36, a digitally encoded reproduction of written indicia 40 is then preferably merged into the digitally encoded model of the unique ticket 36 as an additional part thereof. This reproduction of written indicia 40 typically includes a representation of at least one signature of at least one participant associated with the event or series of events. The particular signature or signatures desired are also preferably chosen by the purchaser at the point of ordering. The order desk personnel then also enters an appropriate identifying designation into the computer terminal 68 or o~to order sheet (not shown) for subsequent entry into the computer 60~ A digitally encoded model of each choosable one of said written indicia is preferably formed using known digital imaging techniques, and is also pre-stored in the same computer 60 as the first, second, third and fourth sets of data as stored in, for subsequent repeated use.
The process for forming a distinctive multi-layer commemGrative plaque of the present invention will now be described with reference to Figures 4 - 10, and in the preferred 2Q1720~7 ~mbodiment comprises the following st~ps.
The first sheet 24 is physically chosen corresponding to the identifying designation entered and stored in the computer 60. After the first sheet 24 is physically chosen, it is prepared for mounting onto the support backing 22 by generally cleaning the first sheet 24 and removing any dust and the like therefrom, and then applying a sheet of dry-mounting self-adhesive paper 29 to the converse surface 27 of the first sheet 24 using a heating means, which is well known in the art. The first sheet 24 is then mounted onto the front surface 21 of the support backing 22 such that the converse surface 27 of the first sheet 24 is against the front surface 21 of the support backing 22, and is adhered thereto by known heating means.
The reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36, additionally including the written indicia in the digitally encoded model, may be reproduced from the digitally encoded model using a colour printing means, such as a colour laser printer or analogous printing apparatus. This reproduction 38 becomes the second sheet 30.
The second sheet 30 is then prepared for mounting onto at least one of the first sheet 24 and the support backing 22 in a manner similar to that used to prepare the first sheet 2~. The converse surface 33 of the second sheet 30 is then adhered onto a portion of at least one of the exposed surface 26 of the first sheet 24 and the front surface 21 of the support backing 22 such . , . : , , : , . ' ' ' - - -; . . - : .
2~7~0~7 hat the second sheet 30 is mounted thereon. The first 24 and second 30 sheets adhere to each other and to the support backing 22 to form a complete composition 44.
In order to protect the complete composition 44, a protective covering 42 is located over the complete composition 44 in fixed relation thereto, so as to form a protected complete composition 44. The protective covering 42 is preferably a thin film protective layer and is made from polyvinylchloride.
The thin film protective layer 42 is "pre-adhesived"
with a mild adhesive and has a release paper backing thereon which must first be removed before locating it on the complete composition and adhering it thereto. The thin film protective layer 42 is placed over the first 24 and second 30 sheets such that the perforated area 46 is over the second sheet 30.
In order to fix the thin film protective layer 42 to the exposed surfaces 26, 32 of the first 24 and second 30 sheets, it is generally necessary to heat the thin film protective layer 42. Such heating also conforms the thin film protective layer 42 to the exposed surfaces 26, 32 and to the front side 21 of the plaque 20, if it is showing.
As shown in Figure 10, such heating is done by placing the protected complete composition in a heated pressure press, which is designated by the general reference numeral 50, that has .:' ~''. :
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2~72~?7 heating plate 52, with the side of the protected complete composition 44 having the first 24 and second 30 sheets thereon facing the heating plate 52. A pair of opposed protective pads 54 receive the protected complete composition therebetween so as to insulate the protected complete composition from direct contact with the heating plate 52. The protective pads 54 are composed of low density open cell foam and are preferably about 1/2" thick. The protective press 54 thereby provide thermal insulation and further provide for relatively even heat distribution over the protected complete composition.
The lid 56 is then closed, as indicated by arrow "A", and the heating plate 52 is then heated so as to cause the thin film protected layer 42 to form to and permanently affix to the exposed surfaces 26, 32 of the first 24 and second 30 sheets and to the front side 21 of the rigid support backing 22, if it is exposed. The heating plate 52 is heated such that the protected complete composition reaches a temperature of about 160F t70C) for a period of about 20 minutes. Once the protected complete composition is removed from the pressure press 50, it must remain supported in a vertically oriented position for about 24 hours to preclude warping. The complete composition 44 is then trimmed around the edges 23 thereof, preferably with a bevel at the front thereof, for aesthetic effect. The edges 23 are then finished using an appropriately coloured paint, stain or similar.
In an alternative embodiment, as shown in Figures 11 and 12, the reproduction of the unique ticket is formed by -': ~ ' - .
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2~72~37 photographic means so as to produce a photographic reproduction of the unique ticket 36. The photographic reproduction is used as the second sheet 30. In order to accomplish this, the unique ticket 36 is placed in an indexing jig 72 and a high quality camera 70 is used to take a photograph of the unique ticket 36.
The unique ticket 36 is preferably photographed before it is surrendered and altered, usually torn into halves, at the event or series of events that the ticket is for entry into, so as to produce a photographic reproduction of the entire original unique ticket 36.
In order to have a reproduction of written indicia as an additional part of the reproduction of the unique ticket 36, a transparent plastic sheet 74 having a reproduction of the desired written indicia 76 is placed over the unique ticket 36 before it is photographed, so as to superimpose the written indicia 76 onto the photographic reproduction of the unique ticket 36. As mentioned previously, the written indicia 76 is a representation of at least one signature of at least one participant associated with the event or series of events.
It has been found that if the second sheet 30 is reproduced on common photographic paper, it is desirable to form a perforated area 46 in the thin film protective layer 42 by perforating the thin film protective layer 42 with a plurality of small holes in the area that is to be placed over the second sheet 30. Such holes preclude the thin film protective layer 42 from becoming bubbled in any subsequent heating step, and ' 21~72037 generally promotes the egress of air from under the second sheet 30 and the thin film protective layer 42.
In another alternative embodiment, it is envisioned that a plurality of artwork compositions and a corresponding plurality of representations of unique tickets could be placed on a single large rigid support backing, and by the methods described above, slmultaneously form a plurality of commemorative plaques that must be physically separated from one another by cutting. By this method, more plaques can be heated in a single pressure press at one time.
In another alternative embodiment, it is contemplated that a known chemical spray coating could be used to protect the commemorative plaque of the present invention.
In a further alternative embodiment, it is contemplated that the protective covering may be a sheet of glass, if the commemorative plaque of the present invention is retained within a suitable picture frame.
In yet a further alternative embodiment, it is contemplated that the first, second and third sets of data used to form the digitally encoded model of the unique ticket could be sourced from a digital model used by the producer of the tickets and could be directly transferred by known data transfer means to the computer 60 used to store these data. This would eliminate the need for scanning in the first, second, and third .
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2~72~37 sets of data from a master ticket, as shown in Figure 3. Rather, the fourth set of unique data could simply be entered into computer 60 for merging with the previously stored digitally encoded master ticket information.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to ornamental plaques, more particularly commemorative plaques, and to a method for manufacturing such a plaque.
B~CXGROUND OF TNE INVENTION
The sale of souvenirs in conjunction with events, such as sporting events or theatre events, and the like, is a very high volume multi-million dollar business. In order to satisfy the demand for such souvenirs, these souvenirs are generally mass produced in very lar~e quantities. Such mass production also allows production costs to be minimized.
In the realm of sports, it is believed that most souvenirs are either related to a specific team or to a specific team or to a specific player or performer. Most of these types of souvenirs may be readily mass produced and are not individualized one from the other, nor are they unique in any significant way.
Some types of souvenirs are event specific in that they include some sort of representation or artwork composition associated with a particular event, such as a theatre play, a musical concert, a special sports event (e.g., the World Series or the Olympic Games) and so on. Such event specific souvenirs typically include items such as event programs, pennants, T-shirts, and so on. Even such souvenirs associated with a single event are typically mass produced and are not generally individualized.
2~2~7 It is believed that even though there are event specific souvenirs readily available at many events, there are no commonly known ways to make a souvenir on a mass manufacturing S basis that is for a specific event and which is also individualized for the person who might have attended the specific event. Part of the reason for this is that suitable cost effective ways of individualizing a souvenir have not yet been developed. Part of the reason for this lack of development lies in the fact that very few articles are produced that are specifically related to an individual attending such an event.
The individual's unique ticket to the event is the only known example of such an article. Another part of the reason is the high production cost associated with the individualization of what is seen by many as ephemera.
Of the above-discussed souvenirs, none are believed to be both evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events and also related to that event or series of events, and especially none are believed to be related to an individual's attendance at that event, which attendance is typically represented by way of a unique ticket.
Further, it is not common to have a commemorative plaque souvenir associated with an event or series of events, especially a relatively routine event such as a regular season baseball or hockey game, as higher production costs of plaques, as compared to other types of souvenirs, cause them to typically ' ' , ~
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nave a higher selling price, which therefore tends to make them less attractive to a prospective purchaser.
SUMMARY 0~ ~HE INV~NTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an individualized souvenir that associates attendance at a particular occurrence or performance of an event or series of events with that event.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a souvenir that associates attendance at a particular occurrence or performance of an event or series of events with an artwork composition associated with that event.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an individualized souvenir related to an event or series of events.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a souvenir having a representation of a unique ticket to an event or series of events.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an individualized souvenir related to an event or series of events, which souvenir has a relatively low production cost associated therewith.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to 2~2~
provide a souvenir combining a representation of a unique ticket to an event or series of events and an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to that event or series of events.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a commemorative plaque souvenir associated with an event or series of events.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide a commemorative plaque souvenir combining a representation of a unique ticket to an event or series of events and artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to that event or series of events.
A multi-layer commemorative plaque for displaying an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events, and a representation of a unique ticket associated with the event or series of events is disclosed. The plaque comprises a rigid support backing, a first sheet mounted on the rigid support backing an~ having an exposed side, wherein the first sheet presents on its exposed side artwork composition which is evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events; and a second sheet mounted on a visible portion of at least one of the exposed side of the first sheet and the support binding, the second sheet also having an exposed side, wherein the second sheet presents on its exposed side the representation of the unique ticket associated ~72~7 with the event or series of events.
A process for forming a multi-layer commemorative plaque, the plaque combining a first sheet displaying an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events, and a second sheet displaying a representation of a unique ticket associated with the event or series of events is also disclosed. The process comprises the steps of choosing the first sheet displaying a desired artwork composition; preparing the first sheet for mounting onto a support backing; ~dhering one side of the first sheet onto the support backing such that the first sheet is mounted thereon with the other side of the first sheet being the exposed side;
preparing the second sheet for mounting onto at least one of the first sheet and the support backing; and adhering one side of the second sheet onto a portion of at least one of the exposed side of the first sheet and the support backing such that the first sheet is mounted thereon with the other side of the second sheet being the exposed side, thus forming a complete composition.
Other objects, features and characteristics of the present invention, as well as methods of operation and functions of the related elements of the structure, and the combination of parts and economies of manufacture, will become more apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and the appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, all of which form a part of this specification.
2~72037 DETAIL~D DESCRIPTION OF THE INVEN~ION
Introduction to the Drawinqs Figure 1 is a perspective view of a commemorative plaque according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the commemorative plaque of Figure 1 along line 2-2 of Figure ~;
Figure 3 is a pictorial depiction of a computer system and related equipment used in forming a computer reproduction of a unique ticket for incorporation into the commemorative plaque of Figure l;
Figures 4 through 9 are bottom end views of the commemorative plaque of Figure 1 as the plaque is formed during its manufacturing process;
Figure 10 is an end elevational view of a heated pressure press used to heat a protective layer on the commemorative plaque of Figure 1;
~ igure 11 is pictorial depictions of a photographic system used in optionally forming a photographic reproduction of a unique ticket for incorporation into the commemorative plaque of Figurs 1; and, Figure 12 is a plan view of a the unique ticket of ' : -2072~37 ~igur~ 11 with a sample signature of a player or performerassociated with that event superimposed thereover.
Referring now to Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, a multi~layer commemorative plaque, as designated by the general reference numeral 20, is shown. The multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 comprises a rigid support backing 22, which is preferably constructed from high density fibre board, but may also be construction from other suitable rigid materials. If a great deal of rigidity is not required, a less expensive material, such as cardboard, may be used. The rigid support backing 22 has a front surface 21, a back surface 25, edges 23, and is typically painted or stained along its edges 23 as desired, in order to cover the appearance of the material being lS used. A conventional hanging means (not shown) is preferably included on the back surface 25 of the commemorative plaque 20 for hanging the commemorative plaque 20 on a wall or similar structure.
2~ A first sheet 2~ having an exposed surface 26 and a converse surface 27 is mounted on the front surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22, such that the converse surface 27 is placed against the front surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22. On its exposed side 26, the first sheet 24 presents an artwork compositio~, which is designated by the general reference numeral 28, which artwork composition 28 is evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events. The first sheet 24 is preferably a small poster made of relatively .
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thin and inexpensive common poster paper having a reasonably high quality image reproduced thereon. The artwork composition 28 may include a player or place associated with the event or series of events, or may be a picture taken during that event or series of 5events. Further, the artwork composition 28 may be other related artwork such as the front cover of a program from a sporting event or a theatre play. The first sheet 24 may cover the entire front surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22, or a border may be left around the first sheet 24. If a border is used, it would 10preferably be painted or stained the same colour as the edges 23.
A second sheet 30 having an exposed surface 32 and a converse surface 33 is mounted on the exposed surface 26 of the first sheet 24 such that the converse surface 33 is placed 15against that exposed surface 26. The second sheet 30 may be mounted entirely on the exposed surface 26 of the first sheet 24, as shown or, partially on the exposed surface 26 of the first sheet 24 and partially on the front surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22, or may even be mounted entirely on the front 20surface 21 of the rigid support backing 22. The second sheet 30 presents on its exposed surface 32 a representation, as designated by the general reference numeral 34, of a unique ticket 36 associated with the same event or series of events depicted in the artwork composition 28.
The representation 34 of the unique ticket 36 may indeed be the unique ticket itself, or may be a reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36. If the unique ticket 36 itself is used, .
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20720~7 typically only the portion of the ticket that is not surrendered at the event or series of events could be used for mounting on the commemorative plaque 20. If a reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36 is used, it is preferably a reproduction of the entire unique ticket 36, before the unique ticket 36 is surrendered and altered as, for example, by tearing off of a stub portion by a ticket holder at the event or series of events.
The reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36 may be formed using any conventional reproduction technology. The reproduction 38 is preferably formed from a digitally encoded model of the unique ticket, with the digitally encoded model being stored in and subsequently retrieved from a computer having an appropriate data storage device. Such digitally encoded models and storage thereof will be discussed subsequently.
The reproduction 38 of the unique ticket from a digitally encoded model may be formed using a colour printing means such as a colour laser printer or analogous printing apparatus.
In order to make each multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention distinctive from one another the reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36 that permits attendance to an event or series of events is used. Typically, a unique ticket 36 has four distinctive sets of data on it. The first set of data relates to the venue of the event or series of events, such as the particular facility used. The second set of data . ' :
2~720~7 relates to the nature of the event or series of events, and may include the name and logo of the home team using the facility named in the first set of data, and the sport played by the team.
The third set of data relates to the actual occurrence of the S event or series of events, and includes the teams or performers participating, the date and time of the event, and so on. The fourth set of data relates to attendance at the event or series of events and typically includes the section number, the row number, and the seat number, and so on. It should be realized that for any given event at a particular facility on a given day, there will be only one ticket for each seat, and thus, each ticket is unique. The inclusion of the representation 34 of a unique ticket 36, whether it be a portion of the actual unique ticket 36 or a reproduction 38 of the entire unaltered unique ticket 36, makes each multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention distinctive from all others.
In order to make the multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention more attractive and meaningful, an artwork composition 28 that is evocative of persons, places or items related to that event or series of events, is displayed by the first sheet 24. In order to make the multi-layer commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention even more meaningful, a reproduction of written indicia 40, such as a signature or signatures of a player or players related to the event or series of events, may be included as an additional part of the reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36. Having such a signature on a representation 34 of a unique ticket 36 would make ', 2~72~37 lt appear that an individual has had that unique ticket signed at the event or series of events by the particular player or players.
In order to protect the first sheet 24 and the second sheet 30 from physical damage or from damage due to ultra-violet light, a protective covering 42 is placed over the exposed surfaces of the first 24 and second 30 sheets. The protective covering 42 is preferably a transparent thin film protective layer made from polyvinylchloride, and is mounted over the first 24 and second 30 sheets in an adhered manner so as to conform thereto.
The process for entering the first, second, third and forth sets of data into a computer will now be described with reference to Figure 3~ A master ticket 36' is placed in a holding means 66, where it is correctly inde~ed with respect to a scanning means 62. The scanning means 62 is electrically interfaced with a computer, as indicated by the general reference numeral 60, via connecting cable 64. The computer 60 has an appropriate storage device such as a hard disk drive or other magnetic data storage medium. The scanning means 62 scans the face of the master ticket 36' and a digitally encoded model of the master ticket 36' is formed by the computer 60 using conventional computer imaging techniques, and is stored in the computer 60 for subsequent retrieval.
As described previously, there are four sets of data 2~720~7 ln a unique ticket. In order to enter each of the first, second and third sets of data into the computer 60, one or more master tickets could be used, each master ticket having printed images corresponding to one or more of the first, second or third sets of data thereon. The first, second and third sets of data are pre-stored for repeated subsequent use. These data sets may be recalled at any time as needed to be combined with a unique fourth set of data subsequently entered as described below.
The fourth set of data must be entered for each separate commemorative plaque 20, as the fourth set of data is particular to each unique ticket, and, therefore, must be entered when an individualized commemorative plaque 20 of the present invention is to be produced for a purchaser. At the time such a purchaser places an order, the fourth set of data, typically including section number, row number, and seat number, is entered, preferably using a computer input terminal, indicated by the general reference numeral 68, which terminal is most likely remote from the computer 60, as where it is located at the facility where the event or series of events is being held. This fourth set of data can be merged after entry with the previously stored first, second and third sets of data to form a complete digitally encoded model of a unique ticket. Alternatively, the order desk personnel may simply record the fourth set of data on a suitable order sheet (not shown) for subsequent direct entry into the computer 60.
Also at the time of ordering, the first sheet 24, which 2~7~7 presents artwork composition 28, is chosen by the purchasers.
The order desk personnel then enters an appropriate identifying designation into the computer terminal 68, or onto the written order sheet. After the first sheet 24 has been notionally chosen S in either manner, the first sheet 24 may be physically chosen to be included in the subsequent manufacturing process.
Following entry of all of the aforesaid information regarding the reproduction of the unique ticket 36, a digitally encoded reproduction of written indicia 40 is then preferably merged into the digitally encoded model of the unique ticket 36 as an additional part thereof. This reproduction of written indicia 40 typically includes a representation of at least one signature of at least one participant associated with the event or series of events. The particular signature or signatures desired are also preferably chosen by the purchaser at the point of ordering. The order desk personnel then also enters an appropriate identifying designation into the computer terminal 68 or o~to order sheet (not shown) for subsequent entry into the computer 60~ A digitally encoded model of each choosable one of said written indicia is preferably formed using known digital imaging techniques, and is also pre-stored in the same computer 60 as the first, second, third and fourth sets of data as stored in, for subsequent repeated use.
The process for forming a distinctive multi-layer commemGrative plaque of the present invention will now be described with reference to Figures 4 - 10, and in the preferred 2Q1720~7 ~mbodiment comprises the following st~ps.
The first sheet 24 is physically chosen corresponding to the identifying designation entered and stored in the computer 60. After the first sheet 24 is physically chosen, it is prepared for mounting onto the support backing 22 by generally cleaning the first sheet 24 and removing any dust and the like therefrom, and then applying a sheet of dry-mounting self-adhesive paper 29 to the converse surface 27 of the first sheet 24 using a heating means, which is well known in the art. The first sheet 24 is then mounted onto the front surface 21 of the support backing 22 such that the converse surface 27 of the first sheet 24 is against the front surface 21 of the support backing 22, and is adhered thereto by known heating means.
The reproduction 38 of the unique ticket 36, additionally including the written indicia in the digitally encoded model, may be reproduced from the digitally encoded model using a colour printing means, such as a colour laser printer or analogous printing apparatus. This reproduction 38 becomes the second sheet 30.
The second sheet 30 is then prepared for mounting onto at least one of the first sheet 24 and the support backing 22 in a manner similar to that used to prepare the first sheet 2~. The converse surface 33 of the second sheet 30 is then adhered onto a portion of at least one of the exposed surface 26 of the first sheet 24 and the front surface 21 of the support backing 22 such . , . : , , : , . ' ' ' - - -; . . - : .
2~7~0~7 hat the second sheet 30 is mounted thereon. The first 24 and second 30 sheets adhere to each other and to the support backing 22 to form a complete composition 44.
In order to protect the complete composition 44, a protective covering 42 is located over the complete composition 44 in fixed relation thereto, so as to form a protected complete composition 44. The protective covering 42 is preferably a thin film protective layer and is made from polyvinylchloride.
The thin film protective layer 42 is "pre-adhesived"
with a mild adhesive and has a release paper backing thereon which must first be removed before locating it on the complete composition and adhering it thereto. The thin film protective layer 42 is placed over the first 24 and second 30 sheets such that the perforated area 46 is over the second sheet 30.
In order to fix the thin film protective layer 42 to the exposed surfaces 26, 32 of the first 24 and second 30 sheets, it is generally necessary to heat the thin film protective layer 42. Such heating also conforms the thin film protective layer 42 to the exposed surfaces 26, 32 and to the front side 21 of the plaque 20, if it is showing.
As shown in Figure 10, such heating is done by placing the protected complete composition in a heated pressure press, which is designated by the general reference numeral 50, that has .:' ~''. :
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2~72~?7 heating plate 52, with the side of the protected complete composition 44 having the first 24 and second 30 sheets thereon facing the heating plate 52. A pair of opposed protective pads 54 receive the protected complete composition therebetween so as to insulate the protected complete composition from direct contact with the heating plate 52. The protective pads 54 are composed of low density open cell foam and are preferably about 1/2" thick. The protective press 54 thereby provide thermal insulation and further provide for relatively even heat distribution over the protected complete composition.
The lid 56 is then closed, as indicated by arrow "A", and the heating plate 52 is then heated so as to cause the thin film protected layer 42 to form to and permanently affix to the exposed surfaces 26, 32 of the first 24 and second 30 sheets and to the front side 21 of the rigid support backing 22, if it is exposed. The heating plate 52 is heated such that the protected complete composition reaches a temperature of about 160F t70C) for a period of about 20 minutes. Once the protected complete composition is removed from the pressure press 50, it must remain supported in a vertically oriented position for about 24 hours to preclude warping. The complete composition 44 is then trimmed around the edges 23 thereof, preferably with a bevel at the front thereof, for aesthetic effect. The edges 23 are then finished using an appropriately coloured paint, stain or similar.
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2~72~37 photographic means so as to produce a photographic reproduction of the unique ticket 36. The photographic reproduction is used as the second sheet 30. In order to accomplish this, the unique ticket 36 is placed in an indexing jig 72 and a high quality camera 70 is used to take a photograph of the unique ticket 36.
The unique ticket 36 is preferably photographed before it is surrendered and altered, usually torn into halves, at the event or series of events that the ticket is for entry into, so as to produce a photographic reproduction of the entire original unique ticket 36.
In order to have a reproduction of written indicia as an additional part of the reproduction of the unique ticket 36, a transparent plastic sheet 74 having a reproduction of the desired written indicia 76 is placed over the unique ticket 36 before it is photographed, so as to superimpose the written indicia 76 onto the photographic reproduction of the unique ticket 36. As mentioned previously, the written indicia 76 is a representation of at least one signature of at least one participant associated with the event or series of events.
It has been found that if the second sheet 30 is reproduced on common photographic paper, it is desirable to form a perforated area 46 in the thin film protective layer 42 by perforating the thin film protective layer 42 with a plurality of small holes in the area that is to be placed over the second sheet 30. Such holes preclude the thin film protective layer 42 from becoming bubbled in any subsequent heating step, and ' 21~72037 generally promotes the egress of air from under the second sheet 30 and the thin film protective layer 42.
In another alternative embodiment, it is envisioned that a plurality of artwork compositions and a corresponding plurality of representations of unique tickets could be placed on a single large rigid support backing, and by the methods described above, slmultaneously form a plurality of commemorative plaques that must be physically separated from one another by cutting. By this method, more plaques can be heated in a single pressure press at one time.
In another alternative embodiment, it is contemplated that a known chemical spray coating could be used to protect the commemorative plaque of the present invention.
In a further alternative embodiment, it is contemplated that the protective covering may be a sheet of glass, if the commemorative plaque of the present invention is retained within a suitable picture frame.
In yet a further alternative embodiment, it is contemplated that the first, second and third sets of data used to form the digitally encoded model of the unique ticket could be sourced from a digital model used by the producer of the tickets and could be directly transferred by known data transfer means to the computer 60 used to store these data. This would eliminate the need for scanning in the first, second, and third .
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Claims (52)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A process for forming a multi-layer commemorative plaque, said plaque combining a first sheet displaying an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events, and a second sheet displaying a representation of a unique ticket associated with said event or series of events, said process comprising the steps of:
(b) choosing said first sheet displaying a desired artwork composition;
(c) preparing said first sheet for mounting onto a support backing;
(d) adhering one side of said first sheet onto said support backing such that said first sheet is mounted thereon with the other side of said first sheet being the exposed side;
(e) preparing said second sheet for mounting onto at least one of said first sheet and said support backing; and (f) adhering one side of said second sheet onto a portion of at least one of the exposed side of said first sheet and said support backing such that said second sheet is mounted thereon with the other side of said second sheet being the exposed side, thus forming a complete composition.
(b) choosing said first sheet displaying a desired artwork composition;
(c) preparing said first sheet for mounting onto a support backing;
(d) adhering one side of said first sheet onto said support backing such that said first sheet is mounted thereon with the other side of said first sheet being the exposed side;
(e) preparing said second sheet for mounting onto at least one of said first sheet and said support backing; and (f) adhering one side of said second sheet onto a portion of at least one of the exposed side of said first sheet and said support backing such that said second sheet is mounted thereon with the other side of said second sheet being the exposed side, thus forming a complete composition.
2. The process of claim 1, further comprising the following step:
(a) forming a reproduction of said unique ticket, wherein said reproduction is used as said representation of said unique ticket.
(a) forming a reproduction of said unique ticket, wherein said reproduction is used as said representation of said unique ticket.
3. The process of claim 2, further comprising the step of:
(a1) forming a digitally encoded model of said unique ticket using computer imaging techniques;
(a2) storing said digitally encoded model in a computer having an appropriate storage device; and (a3) subsequently forming said reproduction of said unique ticket from said digitally encoded model.
(a1) forming a digitally encoded model of said unique ticket using computer imaging techniques;
(a2) storing said digitally encoded model in a computer having an appropriate storage device; and (a3) subsequently forming said reproduction of said unique ticket from said digitally encoded model.
4. The process of claim 3, wherein step (a1) includes storing a first set of data relating to the location of said event or series of events in said computer, storing a second set of data relating to the nature of said event or series of events in said computer, storing a third set of data relating to the actual occurrence of said event or series of events in said computer, and storing a fourth set of data relating to attendance at said event or series of events in said computer, wherein said first, second, third and fourth sets of data together constitute said digitally encoded model.
5. The process of claim 4, further comprising the step of:
(a1.1) pre-storing said first, second and third sets of data for repeated use;
(a1.2) subsequently entering said fourth set of data so as to form one complete digitally encoded model of said unique ticket.
(a1.1) pre-storing said first, second and third sets of data for repeated use;
(a1.2) subsequently entering said fourth set of data so as to form one complete digitally encoded model of said unique ticket.
6. The process of claim 5, wherein step (b) involves choosing said first sheet displaying a desired artwork composition by entering an appropriate identifying designation into said computer.
7. The process of claim 6, further including the step of:
(a4) introducing a reproduction of written indicia as an additional part of said reproduction of said ticket.
(a4) introducing a reproduction of written indicia as an additional part of said reproduction of said ticket.
8. The process of claim 7, wherein step (a4) includes using a digitally encoded model of said written indicia.
9. The process of claim 8, wherein said written indicia is at least one signature.
10. The process of claim 9, wherein said at least one signature is a representation of correspondingly at least one signature of at least one participant associated with said event or series of events.
11. The process of claim 3, wherein step (a1) includes scanning said unique ticket using computer imaging techniques so as to form a digitally encoded model of said unique ticket.
12. The process of claim 3, wherein step (a3) includes forming said reproduction of said ticket using a colour printing means.
13. The process of claim 10, wherein said colour printing means is a colour laser printer.
14. The process of claim 2, wherein said reproduction of said unique ticket is formed by photographic means so as to produce a photographic reproduction of said unique ticket, with said photographic reproduction being used as said second sheet.
15. The process of claim 14, wherein said unique ticket is photographed before said unique ticket is surrendered and altered at said event or series of events so as to produce a photographic reproduction of the entire original unique ticket.
16. The process of claim 15, wherein a reproduction of written indicia is placed over said unique ticket before said unique ticket is photographed so as to superimpose said written indicia onto the photographic reproduction of said unique ticket.
17. The process of claim 16, wherein said written indicia is at least one signature.
18. The process of claim 17, wherein said at least one signature is a representation of correspondingly at least one signature of at least one participant associated with said event or series of events.
19. The process of claim 10, wherein said first sheet is a poster.
20. The process of claim 10, wherein said first sheet is a collectable sports card.
21. The process of claim 1, further comprising the following step:
(g) locating a protective covering over said completed composition in fixed relation thereto so as to form a protected complete composition.
(g) locating a protective covering over said completed composition in fixed relation thereto so as to form a protected complete composition.
22. The process of claim 19, wherein step (g) comprises preparing a transparent thin film protective layer for mounting over said complete composition; and further comprising the following step:
(i) placing said thin film protective layer over said first and second sheets such that said thin film protective layer adheres to the exposed surfaces of said first and second sheets thereby forming a protected complete composition.
(i) placing said thin film protective layer over said first and second sheets such that said thin film protective layer adheres to the exposed surfaces of said first and second sheets thereby forming a protected complete composition.
23. The process of claim 22, further comprising the following steps:
(j) placing said protected complete composition in a heated pressure press said heated pressure press having a heating plate, with the side of said protected complete composition having said first and second sheets thereon facing said heating plate; and (k) heating said heating plate so as to cause said thin film protective layer to permanently affix to the exposed surfaces of said first and second sheets and said support backing, and further to conform said thin film protective layer to said exposed surfaces of said first and second sheets and said support backing.
(j) placing said protected complete composition in a heated pressure press said heated pressure press having a heating plate, with the side of said protected complete composition having said first and second sheets thereon facing said heating plate; and (k) heating said heating plate so as to cause said thin film protective layer to permanently affix to the exposed surfaces of said first and second sheets and said support backing, and further to conform said thin film protective layer to said exposed surfaces of said first and second sheets and said support backing.
24. The process of claim 23, further comprising the following step:
(h) forming a perforated area in said thin film protective layer by perforating said thin film protective layer with a plurality of small holes in at least the area to be placed over said second sheet and placing and placing said thin film protective layer over said first and second sheets such that said perforated area is over said second sheet.
(h) forming a perforated area in said thin film protective layer by perforating said thin film protective layer with a plurality of small holes in at least the area to be placed over said second sheet and placing and placing said thin film protective layer over said first and second sheets such that said perforated area is over said second sheet.
25. The process of claim 24, wherein said first sheet is adhered to said rigid support backing by means of dry-mounting self-adhesive paper.
26. The process of claim 25, wherein said second sheet is adhered to a portion of at least one of said mounted first sheet and said support backing by means of dry-mounting self-adhesive paper.
27. The process of claim 26, wherein said thin film protective layer is made from polyvinylchloride.
28. The process of claim 27, wherein said thin film protective layer is "pre-adhesived" with a mild adhesive and step (g) includes the step of first removing a release paper backing from said dry-mounting self-adhesive paper.
29. The process of claim 28, wherein step (d) includes fusing dry-mounting self-adhesive paper onto said rigid support backing using a heating means, placing the back surface of said first sheet in contact with said dry-mounting self-adhesive paper and heating said first sheet using a heating means, thereby to mount said first sheet on to said rigid support backing.
30. The process of claim 29, wherein step (f) includes fusing dry-mounting self-adhesive paper onto the back surface of said second sheet using a heating means and then placing said second sheet onto a portion of said first sheet such that the dry-mounting heating means thereon contacts the exposed surface of said first sheet, and heating said second sheet using a heating means, thereby to mount said second sheet to said first sheet.
31. The process of claim 30, wherein the opposed protective pads of step (j) are composed of low density open cell foam and are about 1/2" thick.
32. The process of claim 31, wherein step (k) includes heating said composition to a temperature of about 160°F (70°C) for a period of about 20 minutes.
33. The process of claim 32, wherein said heated pressure press includes a pair of opposed protective pads and said composition is placed between said pair of opposed protective pads.
34. The process of claim 33, further comprising the following step:
(1) trimming and finishing the edges of said composition.
(1) trimming and finishing the edges of said composition.
35. The process of claim 1, wherein said rigid support backing is high density fibre board.
36. The process of claim 1, wherein said complete composition includes a plurality of artwork compositions each having a representation of a unique ticket.
37. A multi-layer commemorative plaque for displaying an artwork composition evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events, and a representation of a unique ticket associated with said event or series of events, said plaque comprising:
a rigid support backing;
a first sheet mounted on said rigid support backing and having an exposed side, wherein said first sheet presents on is exposed side an artwork composition which is evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events;
and a second sheet mounted on a visible portion of at least one of the exposed side of said first sheet and said support backing, said second sheet also having an exposed side, wherein said second sheet presents on its exposed side said representation of said unique ticket associated with said event or series of events.
a rigid support backing;
a first sheet mounted on said rigid support backing and having an exposed side, wherein said first sheet presents on is exposed side an artwork composition which is evocative of persons, places or items related to an event or series of events;
and a second sheet mounted on a visible portion of at least one of the exposed side of said first sheet and said support backing, said second sheet also having an exposed side, wherein said second sheet presents on its exposed side said representation of said unique ticket associated with said event or series of events.
38. The plaque of claim 37, wherein said second sheet is a reproduction of said unique ticket.
39. The plaque of claim 38, wherein said reproduction of said unique ticket is formed from a digitally encoded model of said unique ticket.
40. The plaque of claim 39, wherein said reproduction of said ticket is formed using a colour printing means.
41. The plaque of claim 40, wherein said colour printing means is a colour laser printer.
42. The plaque of claim 38, wherein said reproduction is a photographic reproduction of said unique ticket.
43. The plaque of claim 42, wherein said unique ticket is photographed before said unique ticket is surrendered and altered at said event or series of events so as to produce said photographic reproduction of the entire original unique ticket.
44. The plaque of claim 43, wherein said photographic reproduction includes a reproduction of written indicia superimposed within said photographic reproduction of said unique ticket.
45. The plaque of claim 44, wherein said written indicia is at least one signature.
46. The plaque of claim 45, wherein said at least one signature is a representation of correspondingly at least one signature of at least one participant associated with said event or series of events.
47. The plaque of claim 46, wherein said first sheet is a poster.
48. The plaque of claim 46, wherein said first sheet is a collectable sports card.
49. The plaque of claim 48, further comprising a protective covering located over said exposed surfaces of said first and second sheets.
50. The plaque of claim 49, wherein said a transparent thin film protective layer mounted over said first and second sheets in an adhered manner so as to conform thereto, and so as to form a protective layer over said first and second sheets.
51. The plaque of claim 50, wherein said thin film protective layer is made from polyvinylchloride.
52. The plaque of claim 51, wherein said rigid support backing is high density fibre board.
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Effective date: 19951224 |