Abstract: A retractable banner display includes an easily replaceable banner core. Housing for the banner core includes an end cap with a reentrant opening on its top edge that receives and retains an end peg of the banner core. The end peg has a height greater than its width so that its movement is restricted within the reentrant opening. A retention member, such as a notch, may be included to hold the core within the reentrant opening when the banner is pulled to its extended position. A plurality of replacement banner cores may be included with a display assembly. The banner core may be configured to lock in a first orientation and unlock in a second orientation to assist in loading the core into the housing and assist in maintaining tension in the core. An adapter may be used to adjust the display angle of the banner.

Abstract: An adjustable and collapsible display stand provides improved adaptability to uneven surfaces. Adjustable, flexible connections between strut braces and adjoining struts and a vertical support member allow a user to adjust the angle, load, support and position of the collapsible display for enhanced usage. The point of closest approach of the struts may be constrained by a grommet, clamp, sleeve, or motor bracket and maintained a predetermined distance from the foot by a vertical support member. A simplified, inexpensive apparatus for connecting strut ends to mounting tubes makes installation easier. The collapsible display stand may be adjusted and easily set-up by hand. Variations of the display stand enable mounting on a wall, mounting with strut braces supported by the ground at the end of the vertical support member, and mounting with strut braces supported at a middle region of the vertical support member.

Abstract: A collapsible display stand with a foot-and-bar base is disclosed. The foot-and-bar base provides improved adaptability to uneven surfaces. The foot provides a flexible connection between a vertical support member and two adjustable strut braces. The strut braces have controllable sliding connections to two flexed cross struts. The point of closest approach of the struts may be constrained by a grommet, clamp, sleeve, or motor bracket and maintained a predetermined distance from the foot by a vertical support member. Also disclosed is a simplified, inexpensive apparatus for connecting strut ends to mounting tubes. The simplified apparatus comprises a hole drilled in one side of the mounting tube near each mounting tube end, into which an unadorned strut end may be inserted. The foot, slidable strut brace connectors, and the point-of-closest-approach constraint may be economically made of hard rubber, such as that used in making mud flaps for trucks.

Abstract: An adjustable and collapsible display stand provides improved adaptability to uneven surfaces. Adjustable, flexible connections between strut braces and adjoining struts and a vertical support member allow a user to adjust the angle, load, support and position of the collapsible display for enhanced usage. The point of closest approach of the struts may be constrained by a grommet, clamp, sleeve, or motor bracket and maintained a predetermined distance from the foot by a vertical support member. A simplified, inexpensive apparatus for connecting strut ends to mounting tubes makes installation easier. The collapsible display stand may be adjusted and easily set-up by hand. Variations of the display stand enable mounting on a wall, mounting with strut braces supported by the ground at the end of the vertical support member, and mounting with strut braces supported at a middle region of the vertical support member.