Abstract: A rotary electrical connector apparatus for receiving and transmitting electrical energy. The apparatus comprises a hollow housing having opposite ends and a centrally located longitudinal axis of rotation and each opposite end has an opening. A spindle has a first section and a second section. Means on the housing and spindle cooperate to mount the spindle and housing for rotation about the longitudinal axis independently of each other. A plurality of electrical conducting means through the spindle rotate with the spindle. Each of the electrical conducting means comprises a first portion contiguous to the outer surface of the spindle's first section and a second portion extending longitudinally through the spindle's second section. A plurality of electrical contact means each having opposite ends is mounted for rotational movement with the housing. Means at one end of each electrical contact means engage the contact means with electrical energy receiving means.

Abstract: An advertising display apparatus comprising a base, means on the base for holding condiments, a plurality of support members on the base, each facing in a different respective direction, means for mounting at least one advertisement on each support member, means mounting the support members for movement relative to the base to change the direction in which a given advertisement faces.A hollow, transparent tube having a plurality of walls constitutes transparent cover means for enclosing and protectively covering the support members. Each support member and its respective advertisement faces a respective wall on the tube. A resilient, strip-like member is located within the tube and is resiliently deformable between an expanded, open first condition and a second condition in which it is at least partially closed for urging the advertisement toward its respective wall on the tube. The apparatus is preferably displayed on restaurant tables so that customers can view the advertisements during their meal.

Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying a plurality of advertisements comprising a base, which holds condiments and comprising a plurality of condiment holding sections separated from each other by the display apparatus, support members on the base for displaying a plurality of business cards with each of the business cards facing in a different respective direction. The cards are removably mounted and the display apparatus is mounted for movement relative to the base to change the direction in which a given business card faces. A transparent cover, removably mounted to the display apparatus, protects the business cards on the display apparatus and comprises a single integral member comprising a hollow, vertically disposed tube having four walls and having a rectangular horizontal cross-section. A plurality of vertically disposed support members or sections each facing in a different respective direction are protectively covered by the transparent tube. At least one business card is mounted to each support member.

Abstract: A parking ticket collection apparatus for use with a motor vehicle including a body having an opening and comprising container means for holding at least one ticket. The container means comprises a mid-portion, a first portion extending longitudinally from the mid-portion in one direction, and a second portion extending longitudinally from the mid-portion in another direction, opposite the one direction. The first portion comprises a top end and the second portion comprises a bottom end. An opening on the top end of the container comprises first slot means of a size adapted to permit the insertion of a ticket therethrough.

Abstract: A parking ticket collection apparatus for use with a motor vehicle including a body having an opening and comprising container means for holding at least one ticket. The container means comprises a mid-portion, a first portion extending longitudinally from the mid-portion in one direction, and a second portion extending longitudinally from the mid-portion in another direction, opposite the one direction. The first portion comprises a top end and the second portion comprises a bottom end. An opening on the top end of the container comprises first slot means of a size adapted to permit the insertion of a ticket therethrough.

Abstract: A dispensing tray for use in mobile recreational vehicles and vans having a tray portion cutout which forms a receptacle for storing loose change and the like and including a number of racks for holding articles such as ashtrays and beverage containers. The racks are releasably mounted to the tray and are supported on a number of pedestals. Small light bulbs are located under each pedestal. Colored discs are located between the pedestal bottoms and the light bulbs to color the light from the bulbs which illuminate the racks, supporting pedestals, receptacle and tray. A continuous insulated, metallic strip is attached to the underside of the tray for electrically interconnecting the light bulbs to the electrical system of the vehicle and to facilitate assembly. At least one plexiglass light piping member is positioned at the periphery of the cutout and at least one light bulb is adjacent thereto, which transmits and disperses the light from the bulb throughout the change receptacle.

Abstract: A cervical collar comprising means adapted to underlie at least the head and trunk of the body of a patient for rigidly supporting a patient and comprising a head supporting portion and a trunk supporting portion, an elongated, elastically deformable core having a mid-portion comprising means for encircling the patient's neck while leaving the front of the neck uncovered, when the cervical collar is in place. The core has a pair of end portions each integral with the mid-portion and extending forwardly from the mid-portion at the front of the patient's neck when the cervical collar is in place. An elongated flexible cover around the core having a pair of end parts each extending longitudinally beyond a respective end portion of the core and means for preventing the longitudinal movement of the cover relative to the core.