Abstract: A window display arrangement having a support and a lightbox is disclosed. The support has a first side to which an adhesive is applied so that the support can be secured to a window and a second side having a releasable fastener. The lightbox further includes a housing having a releasable fastener which can co-operate with the releasable fastener on the support to releasably fasten the lightbox to the support. Light from an illumination source in the housing is directed towards an image located when the arrangement is in use between the support and the lightbox, so that the illuminated image can be viewed through the window.

Abstract: A system for raising and lowering an object such as a banner or sign that includes a ceiling unit, that has an axle, and at least two lines connected to the axle in a manner to allow the lines to wind on the axle and thereby moving the object toward and away from the axle. The system has a long control rod having a motor on one end and an engagement to transfer the energy from the motor on the opposite end and thereby controls the rotation of the axle by engaging the ceiling unit and transmitting energy to the axle.

Abstract: A funeral casket which includes a video display unit capable of playing a recording or other message containing visual images, and audio if desired, at a funeral service. The recorded message may portray selected events during the life of the deceased and is intended to be observed by mourners at the casket so as to aid mourners in coping with their sadness by helping them to more vividly recall the deceased, and hopefully, times of happiness in his or her life. In one embodiment a support member is movably connected to the funeral casket and is structured and disposed to support a video display unit thereon. The preferred support member comprises a lid structure sized and configured to be interchangeable with one of two separate lid portions commonly found on most funeral caskets.

Abstract: A gasket is provided for filling the space between two mating surfaces on components in an automotive transmission. The gasket includes one or more patches of silicone integrated into a portion of the gasket for providing one or more channels through the gasket, having leak proof seals at the ends of the channel. Bolt passage holes are spaced in the gasket to register with corresponding bolt holes in the mating surfaces. A channel aperture passes through the portion of the gasket augmented with the silicone patch, providing a channel between the mating surfaces. The ends of the channel define leak proof seals between the gasket and the mating surfaces for providing a leak proof fluid flow channel between the mating surfaces.

Abstract: A coupon vehicle for necked containers comprising a body having a central aperture for receiving the neck of a container and at least one line of perforations extending from the outer edge of the body to the central aperture. The perforations allow the body to be fractured so that the entire coupon vehicle can then easily be removed from the neck of the container. In the preferred embodiment the body is flat and disk-shaped, and has two lines of diametrically opposed perforations that facilitate separating the body into two uniform portions which can be used for separate purposes. The body preferably has a plurality of slits extending radially from the central aperture which form flaps that flex during installation and securely attach the coupon vehicle to the container. In alternate embodiments, at least one line of perforations extends from the outer edge to at least one slit.

Abstract: A trim piece for attachment to a casket to provide both decoration and concealment of mounting hardware. The trim piece includes a frame member which is adapted to be fixedly secured to a portion of the casket. The frame member has a lip which defines an opening in the frame member. A cover member with at least two attachment tabs disposed on opposite edges of the cover member engages the lip of the frame member so that the cover member is detachably affixed to and covers the opening in the frame member. In one aspect of the device, the trim piece is specifically constructed to affix to a corner of the casket. In another aspect of the device, the trim piece is specifically constructed to affix to the side of the casket. In yet another aspect of the device, the trim piece is a single, integrally formed corner piece where a living hinge pivotally connects the cover member to the frame member.

Abstract: A sign board support structure comprises an upright, telescopically adjustable, tubular mast (7), a substantially horizontally extending cantilever projecting from the mast at or near the top thereof (9) and a bifurcated base (8) projecting rigidly and substantially horizontally from the bottom of the mast. The base is substantially symmetrical about a center line in the same vertical plane as the cantilever and has limbs (15) which diverge from each other with distance from the mast and are each adapted to be respectively wedged into the two cusp shaped spaces defined by a wheel tire (32) of a vehicle and the surface on which the vehicle stands. The base, mast and cantilever are united by demountable couplings (13,14).

Abstract: A self-sealing, self-standing fluid container for displaying product comprises at least two inflatable cells, each cell comprising an outer and inner layer of fluid impermeable material sealed together by a first seal at the layers' periphery such that the seal between the outer and inner layers defines boundaries of each inflatable cell, and the inner layers of the first and second cells being sealed together by a second seal to form a pair of cells and a pouch between said pair of cells, the pouch having a sealable opening for receiving product for display.

Abstract: By providing a three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image forming member in planar form removably mounted to a carrier, and constructed for being easily removed therefrom and assembled or mounted with a card or display member, a completely integrated three-dimensional, pop-up or mechanical image generating system is attained enabling individuals, and small businesses to produce pop-up, three-dimensional, or mechanically-activated displays, bags, characters, greeting cards, stationery, advertising literature, and the like, that is equivalent in quality and visual presentation to commercially produced material. Preferably, a plurality of different three-dimensional, pop-up, and/or mechanical image forming members are provided with each incorporating a message receiving zone in which any desired message can be printed by the user.

Abstract: A viewing apparatus for transparencies or the like masks any faceplate areas not covered by images by generating masks, and adapts the luminance level of the image under study and of other faceplate areas to the optimal viewing conditions required by the observer.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a magnetic backing sheet, a chassis for supporting the backing sheet to provide a stable platform, and one or more sign inserts which may be coated on one side with a magnetically attractive coating so that the inserts can be held magnetically on the backing sheet. The magnetically attractive coating comprises a mixture of hydrogen reduced iron of, preferably about 325 mesh, mixed with a clear enamel printing ink in approximately equal proportions.

Abstract: A camping site marker fabricated from synthetic durable weather-resistant materials, light in weight and conveniently used in camping applications. The device is dimensioned to fit over a utility site hook-up post structure indicating the site is taken when the camper is departed from the site for the day. Additionally utilized by placing the device over the outside mirror structure of the recreational vehicle while parked at the site. The main embodiment is highly visible, fabricated with one or more brightly colored synthetic materials personalized with imprinted indicia. i.e. family names, camping clubs and logos.

Abstract: Disclosed is a message display device for use on glass, high polish surfaces, and other smooth, non-porous surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, it is approximately the size of a bumper sticker and adheres to car windows by a border of static cling vinyl. Messages and graphics are written or drawn on a colored and scaled area with a special delible pen. The device may be removed and repositioned frequently and messages may be erased and rewritten repeatedly.

Abstract: A replaceable and easily assembled water-ball decoration, of which the base part of the major ornamental part is furnished with at least a through cylindrical hole for receiving a water-ball ornament; the neck part of the glass ball is covered with the fastening base; the lower ring surface of the cylindrical hole in the base part of the major ornamental part is mounted with a fastening disk; by means of a screw, the water-ball ornament is fastened in the base part of the major ornamental part; the water-ball ornament can easily be assembled and replaced with a different ornament on the major ornamental part.

Abstract: A structural improvement of a water ball, which comprises mainly a glass ball of a water ball, and the top center of the glass ball has a candle stand for receiving a short candle; the candle stand is made of a material same as that of the glass ball; after a candle is mounted in the candle stand and lit up, the flame thereof and the water ball will provide a decorative atmosphere.

Abstract: A frame for framing pictures has frame sections each having an external side wall connecting a channel for corner brackets on the back of the frame section with a visible front surface, which extends from the side wall towards a picture element in the frame. A screen wall extends from a holding lip down past a supporting lip to a bottom surface. A clear gap between the front surface of the frame section and the screen wall is of a smaller width than the distance from the holding lip to the bottom surface.

Abstract: A combination gift container and photo album includes a housing defining a chamber therein and having a slot-shaped opening in an outer surface thereof and in communication with the chamber. An inner spindle is carried by the housing in the chamber, and a medium is connected to the inner spindle to be wound around the inner spindle and withdrawn from the chamber via the slot-shaped opening in the outer surface of the housing. The medium includes a greeting card, and a plurality of pockets, preferably transparent pockets, connected together lengthwise. Each of the pockets has an appropriate size to selectively receive a monetary gift and a photograph. The monetary gift preferably comprises paper money, checks or gift certificates. The recipient of the gift would withdraw the medium while reading the greeting card and seeing the money contained in the pockets.

Abstract: To provide pop-up items a plurality of individual sheet material structures are die-cut in composite sheet material consisting of a front sheet and a rear liner sheet of release-coated material joined together by having a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) pattern between the rear surface of the front sheet and the front surface of the rear liner sheet so that, upon separating the sheets, PSA releases from the release-coated rear sheet and adheres to the front sheet in at least desired regions. Some pop-up structures are formed with small panels carrying PSA hinged about fold lines which panels are rotated 180° to provide forward-facing subpanels having exposed PSA regions in the pop-up element.

Abstract: A metal casket that is readily assembled at a location remote from the location of manufacture. The casket has several different potential embodiments. For example, first and second tabs on respective first and second side walls are overlapped to form a joint connecting the first and second walls. In another embodiment, a plurality of side walls has peripheral slots extending from lower sections of respective walls. A bottom has a periphery extending into the peripheral slots of the side walls to join the bottom and the side walls together. In a further embodiment, a portion of a plurality of side walls have an upward opening groove for receiving a decorative material. In a still further embodiment a casket cover includes a cap providing an exterior finish of the casket and a dish disposed within the cap to provide an interior finish for the cover of the casket. The cover further has a frame with a first slot for receiving an edge of the cap and a second slot for receiving an edge of the dish.

Abstract: The frame assembly for mounting a picture, painting, photograph or the like includes: a generally rectangular frame having an inwardly extending rear end flange; a backing board having a border or perimeter and being constructed and arranged to be received within the frame; at least two retainers slidably mounted on the backing board and being movable from a position not engaging the rear end flange of the frame and within the border of the backing board to a rear end flange engaging position where a hook of the retainer at a first end of the retainer is positioned beyond the border of the backing board and in front of the rear end flange for holding the backing board in the frame of the frame assembly.