Abstract: Windshield wiper device (10), particularly for a motor vehicle, having at least an electric motor drive (24) is proposed. This comprises an electric motor drive, which can be driven with at least one first speed (V1) and one second speed (V2). According to the invention, a temperature detection means (40) for detecting the operating temperature of the drive (24) and at least one switching means (50) are provided, which, when operating the drive (24) at the second speed (V2), switches the drive (24) from the second speed (V2) to the first speed (V1) when a predetermined operating temperature (T1) is exceeded.

Abstract: The invention starts with an adapter (38, 66) for the articulated connection of a wiper blade (24) to a wiper arm (10) using the sidelock system, wherein the adapter (38, 66) has an essentially cylindrical longitudinally slotted bearing element (40, 68), which can be inserted into passages (34) in side walls (30) of a suspension box (28) of the wiper blade (24) and can be fixed on a first end on the edge of a passage (34) by means of locking hooks (50), while its second end is connected with a bearing surface (54, 78), which is adjacent to the outer side of the opposing side wall (30) and is secured against twisting by at least one clip (58, 80). It is proposed that the clip (58, 80) have a locking nose (60), which points in the direction of the bearing element and locks on an edge of the coordinating side wall (30) of the suspension box (28) during assembly.

Abstract: A blower attachment (15) comprising a frame (16) having a connecting assembly (18) for releasably connecting to a blower (35), a housing (19) supported by the frame and enclosing a chamber (20), the housing having a top portion (21), a bottom portion (22) and side portions (23a-d), an inlet (24) to the chamber in the top portion of the housing, the inlet having a maximum inlet width (34), a conduit (25) adapted to extend between the inlet and a blower outlet port (36), multiple baffles (26a-h) in the chamber orientated vertically and extending from a first point (27a-d) below the inlet to a second point (28a-d) peripheral to the inlet, an outlet (29) from the chamber positioned below the inlet and having a maximum outlet width (73) greater than the maximum inlet width, an adjustment mechanism (30) adapted to adjust the height of the outlet relative to an underlying surface (38), the conduit, inlet, chamber, baffles and outlet adapted to direct flow (79) from the blower through the inlet into the chamber and o

Abstract: A living hinge includes a hinge body formed of a material. The hinge body has attachment edges and a flexing zone between the attachment edges defining a flexing axis. The material of the hinge body has at least one separation formed therein in the flexing zone. The at least one separation describes an angle with the flexing axis being other than 90°.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for a slide and tilt hinge mechanism. The slide and tilt mechanism comprises an upper element (102) having a top (140) and a bottom (132) and an angled (130) portion located at an end (144) of the upper element, the angled portion angled relative to the top and the bottom of the upper element. A lower element (104) having a first lower element portion (122) and a second lower element portion (124) coupled together by a joint (126), the joint allowing the first lower element portion to fold relative to the second lower element portion and the upper element. A slide enabling member (302/304), coupling the upper element to the lower element such that when the upper element and the lower element are in a closed configuration (100), the upper element prevents the lower element from folding. A biasing member (128), biasing the lower element to fold about the joint when the upper element is slid to an extended position.

Abstract: A hinge in which an opening/closing side member such as a cover is attached to a rotation arm rotatably pivot-mounted via a spindle to a hinge case attached to a stationary side member of a device body of a copier or the like, and opening-direction torque is applied to the opening/closing side member, comprising a cam integrally provided at the bottom of the rotation arm base, a slider accommodated in the hinge case so as to vertically slide therein, and a spring accommodated in the slider and causing the slider to elastically abut the cam, wherein in the range from the rotation arm being in a closed state to a state of its being opened to a prescribed angle, opening-direction torque is applied to the rotation arm.

Abstract: A hinge pivotally connects to a cover and a base of an electrical appliance and has a stationary-positioning element, a rotating-positioning element and a buffering spacer. The stationary-positioning element is mounted securely in the base and has at least one positioning protrusion. The rotating-positioning element is mounted securely in the cover and has at least one positioning detent corresponding to the positioning protrusion when the cover is closed. The buffering spacer is attached to the rotating-positioning element to let the stationary-positioning element and the rotating-positioning element in constant contact, which results in friction between the stationary-positioning element and the rotating-positioning element being uniform. Therefore, the hinge as described makes less noise.

Abstract: A forked spring tube used for a pivot hinge on a foldable electronic product, it provides an elastic twisting force for a rotation axle. The forked spring tube has an annular slipping over portion for slipping over a shaft of the rotation axle, the slipping over portion is formed on its periphery a slit to be endued with elasticity, and the lower area of the slipping over portion has a positioning protruding sheet extending vertically downwards, the bottom of the positioning protruding sheet is formed to have a left and a right bevel portion as being forked from its middle; the two bevel portions mutually symmetrical are formed at their respective upper areas fulcrums, this will get larger fulcrum areas, and the twisting force that the spring tube can bear can be much increased; after the spring tube is assembled in a connecting portion of a fixing seat, it can be more even structurally than the prior art, and is not subjected to the problem of loosening.

Abstract: Improvements in or relating to framing include a bracket suitable for, but not exclusively limited to, joining sections of picture frame together and a fixing screw suitable for fixing a bracket to a section of picture frame.

Abstract: A quick-release fastening device is disclosed. The device includes a first fastening component having upper and lower surfaces and first and second end portions. A pair of first and second elongated jaw elements are disposed on the first component first end portion and form a channel-like socket therebetween. The jaws define a gripping mechanism having an elongated jaw opening accessing the socket. The first jaw element has a length dimension less than the second jaw element. A tubular pocket is defined in the first member first end portion adjacent the channel-like socket to form a pivot point for the jaw elements. A second fastening component has first and second end portions, the second fastening component first end portion being adapted for releasable engagement with the first fastening component first end portion. Finally, a stud is mounted in the second fastening component first end portion.

Abstract: Both apparatus and methods for flexible recloseable containers with peel seals are disclosed. In one embodiment, the peel seal has a height greater than the height of the fastener strip flange to which it is attached. The upper portion of the peel seal is attached to the flange. The lower portion of peel seal is attached to a wall of the container. Also disclosed are methods for fabricating containers, and also for forming, filling, sealing a container with a product therein.

Abstract: A clasping structure is disclosed, including a clasping part provided with a clasping portion, which clasps an object to be clasped at a clasping point, wherein the clasping portion may swing about an axial line located in the inner side of the clasping point when in the clasping direction. In the present utility model of a novel clasping structure, a clasping portion may swing about an axial line located in the inner side of the clasping point when in the clasping direction, and the clasping portion still has a tendency of moving inward when the clasping point of the clasping part clasps an object to be clasped thereunder such that the clasping structure can effectively clasp the object to be clasped under the clasping portion.

Abstract: A mirror for a piezoelectric resonator consisting of alternately arranged layers of high and low acoustic impedance is manufactured by at first producing a first layer on which a second layer is produced, so that the second layer partially covers the first layer. Then, a planarization layer is applied on the first layer and on the second layer. Subsequently, a portion of the second layer is exposed by structuring the planarization layer, wherein the portion is associated with an active region of the piezoelectric resonator. Finally, the resulting structure is planarized by removing the portions of the planarization layer remaining outside the portion.

Abstract: In a piezoelectric thin film device of the present invention, the degree of flexibility is enhanced in selection of a piezoelectric material constituting a piezoelectric thin film and the crystal orientation in the piezoelectric thin film. A piezoelectric thin film filter, including four film bulk acoustic resonators, has a configuration where a filter section for providing a filter function of the piezoelectric thin film filter is bonded with a flat base substrate mechanically supporting the filter section via an adhesive layer. In manufacturing of the piezoelectric thin film filter, a piezoelectric thin film is obtained by performing removal processing on a piezoelectric substrate, but the piezoelectric thin film obtained by removal processing cannot independently stand up under its own weight. For this reason, a prescribed member including the piezoelectric substrate is previously bonded to the base substrate as a support prior to the removal processing.

Abstract: There are provided a base frame 12 positioned below a horizontal axis O; a pair of clamp units 14 positioned at the two ends above the base frame; a pair of support units 16 that horizontally support the long workpiece in two locations, and that are capable of moving vertically; and machining units 18 that are capable of machining the long workpiece. The two clamp units 14 are capable of moving from the outside toward the inside, which support the long workpiece in two locations, and rotate around the horizontal axis O in synchronization with each other.

Abstract: A door pod assembly includes a housing that defines a cavity for emergency equipment, a pod door, and a latch retaining the pod door in a closed position relative to the housing. The assembly is configured such that the latches, upon activation free the release door thereby exposing the emergency equipment and allowing it to be deployed. The door pod assembly maybe coupled to an interior surface of a baggage compartment door and is configured so that the baggage compartment may continue to be used for its originally intended purpose.

Abstract: A hand held tool for maintaining an S-cam drum brake assembly includes an elongated middle portion and a first end which is adapted for facilitating removal and installation of the return spring. A notch is provided in the first end for receiving a rigid rod of the return spring and for enabling a surface of the first end to abut an end of one coil of the return spring when the first end is inserted through the pair of the spaced ribs in a brake shoe. An offset portion is formed intermediate the middle portion and the first end of the tool for positioning it for engagement with the coil of the return spring when at least one of the rollers is removed from the drum brake assembly and when the middle portion of the tool abuts an end of the S-cam. An opposed second end of the tool is adapted for facilitating removal and installation of rollers.

Abstract: A method for joining flanges or other couplings to pipes, wherein a plurality of radially expanding segments (10) with circular ridges (11) on a tool inserted into the pipe (1), press beads (5, 6) in the pipe wall into corresponding grooves (3, 4) in the surrounding coupling element (2), where the pipe end, by means of a projection on the segments, is given an overbending outwards that prevents the pipe end from tapering inwards during the pressing of the beads. The invention comprises the interior configuration of the coupling element as well as a tool for pressing the beads.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a method for fabricating a three-dimensional acceleration sensor, comprising: providing a semiconductor substrate having first and second surfaces; forming an insulating layer on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate; forming an active layer on the insulating layer; forming a plurality of openings on the active layer at a first region, which is to be located above a movable mass with a predetermined space; selectively removing the insulating layer located under the first region in a wet-etching process through the plurality of openings; and selectively removing the active layer to form a groove separating the first region from a movable mass.

Abstract: A method of applying at least one magnet to a surface of a component made of a magnetic material includes placing the at least one magnet in a holding apparatus, and positioning the holding apparatus in the immediate vicinity of the component. A holding element applies a holding force to the at least one magnet to hold it in the holding apparatus. The holding element is deactivated such that the holding force is reduced, and the at least one magnet is transferred to the surface of the component. A holding apparatus for applying at least one magnet to a surface of a component made of a magnetic material includes a surface region for supporting the at least one magnet and at least one deactivatable holding element for applying a force on the at least one magnet.

Abstract: A wire winding device for electrical components has a transmission member, a wire feeding member, a wire winding member, a spool feeding member, and a driving member. Spools are respectively inserted into the wire winding member via the spool feeding member and rotated by the driving member. Wires are moved into the wire winding member via the wire feeding member and inserted into the spool. Hence, the wire can be encircled the spool automatically.

Abstract: A method of electroplating may include placing a pair of conductive fingers in proximity to an edge of a circuit board, where the pair are coupled to be electrically isolated, and where the pair are substantially longitudinally oriented away from the edge. A trace electrically couples the pair of conductive fingers via a shortest path between the pair of conductive fingers. A plating bar is electrically coupled to one of the pair of conductive fingers and thereafter electroplating the pair of conductive fingers via the plating bar. Subsequent to electroplating, laser drilling the trace to electrically isolate the pair of conductive fingers.

Abstract: A method of making a multilayered circuitized substrate in which a continuous process is used to form electrically conductive layers which each will form part of a sub-composite. The sub-composites are then aligned such that openings within the conductive layers are also aligned, the sub-composites are then bonded together, and a plurality of holes are then laser drilled through the entire thickness of the bonded structure.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a motorhome, wherein the motorhome comprises a chassis, a vehicle frame, and a coach body. In one embodiment, the method begins by prefabricating the frame by joining a plurality of parallel elongate members with cross-tie members. The frame is prefabricated separate from the chassis, and in one embodiment, the frame is prefabricated upside down such that the underside of the frame is accessible for attachment of a plurality of bulkheads. Then, the frame is rotated upright and positioned atop the chassis. In one embodiment, the rails of the chassis lie inside a channel defined by the plurality of bulkheads. Next, additional bulkheads are joined to the frame and chassis to further interconnect the frame and chassis. Preferably, the additional bulkheads comprise an opening such that the additional bulkheads can surround the chassis on all sides. Finally, the coach body is assembled on the frame.

Abstract: An insulation stripping tool for flat cables includes a clamping device adapted to be clamped to a flat cable and to provide a linear guide edge for guiding a knife holder to accurately sever the outer insulation sheath of the cable in a transverse direction. Upon removal of the clamping device from the cable, the knife holder is inserted into a chamber contained in the clamping device with the knife edge protruding from the chamber, whereupon a curved side of the flat cable is inserted within first guide grooves contained in the clamping device, and the clamping device is displaced circumferentially of the cable to sever the curved cable side transversely of the cable. The curved cable side is then inserted into a second pair of grooves contained in the clamping device, and the knife holder is displaced longitudinally to sever the insulation sheath longitudinally of the cable.

Abstract: A bendable cutting device comprises a pair of holding portions; a pair of cutting portions; the two cutting portions being pivotally installed to one another; an inner side of each cutting portion having a knife portion; each cutting portion being pivotally installed to one end of a respective one of the holding portions. By moving the two cutting portions closer, the two cutting portions serve to cut one object clamped between the two cutting portions. Each cutting portion has a pivotal recess and each holding portion has a pivotal block; a retainer serves to pivotally install the pivotal block to the pivotal recess so that the holding portion is assembled to the cutting portion. One inner side of the pivotal recess has at least one holes and the pivotal block has a positioning unit corresponding to the holes. The positioning unit is formed by a spring and a steel ball.

Abstract: A modification to the home alcoholic beverage (wine or beer) production process whereby the siphoning or “racking” wand is angled at the base to bring it in contact with the container wall where it is held firmly in place by the use of magnets as shown in the attached drawings. The beverage may then be racked with little or no sediment disturbance.

Abstract: The detachable vehicle guide provides a visual guide for the driver or operator of a vehicle, such as a heavy roadwork vehicle, for maintaining alignment between the vehicle and the side of the road on which the vehicle is driving. The detachable vehicle guide includes a detachable mounting plate for releasable attachment to the vehicle. A bracket extends from the mounting plate, and a rotational mount is pivotally secured to the bracket. A guide rod is secured to the rotational mount, allowing the user to selectively pivotally adjust the guide rod so that the distal end of the guide rod appears to be positioned adjacent the side of the road when the user is driving the vehicle.

Abstract: The exposure apparatus 100 comprises a double shell structure which has an upper vacuum chamber 140 on the outside of the reticle chamber 135, and a lower vacuum chamber 160 on the outside of the wafer chamber 155. A cryo pump CP and a turbo molecular pump TMP/dry pump DP are connected in parallel to each of the chambers, i.e., the reticle chamber 135 and wafer chamber 155. During exposure operation and alignment of the exposure apparatus 100, only the cryo pump CP (vibration-free type vacuum pump) is operated; the turbo molecular pump TMP/dry pump DP (vibrating type vacuum pump) is stopped. As a result, it is possible to cut off the transmission of vibration from the vibrating type vacuum pump during exposure operation and alignment of the exposure apparatus, so that the precision of the stage devices 137 and 157 can be ensured to a much greater degree; accordingly, deterioration of the exposure performance can be reduced to a much greater extent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dryer systems that incorporate two-stage processes for heating air for drying a traveling web. The present invention is operable within a drying system having a drying hood containing a dryer. The drying hood receives heated air through an intake and expels system air through an exhaust, a portion of which is directed into the atmosphere. The portion of system air that is maintained in the system is divided into two portions and directed into separate parallel conduits for two-stage heating that results in greater temperature uniformity and efficiency within the system. One loop includes a mixing chamber for the initial mixing of system air with the combustion products of a burner. A second loop includes an injection chamber that receives the initially mixed air and injects it into the other portion of the system air, resulting in greater temperature uniformity within the drying hood and increased operating efficiency for the entire system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a granular-material dehumidification plant including at least one silo or hopper (1) arranged to receive granular material (2) to be dehumidified at the top thereof and provided with a controlled lower delivering mouth (3), at least one feeding duct (8, 10) designed to be dipped in the granular material (2) contained in each hopper (1) to supply hot and dry processing air thereto, and at least one exhaust duct (5) for humid processing air; at least two molecular sieve towers (68, 69) arranged alternately to supply hot and dry processing air to the at least one hopper, each tower delimiting therein a space (67) for housing molecular sieves and a chamber (70) for housing heating means, the space and the chamber being in fluid communication with one another at one end thereof, while being in fluid communication, at the other end thereof, with a respective air inlet/outlet duct (65, 73; 66, 74); air pressurizing or pumping means (13) arranged to receive, at the suction (inlet) sid

Abstract: The present invention uses multiple global cooling chambers for providing liquid cooling to a plurality of electronic components. The global cooling chambers utilize a non-electrically conductive fluid which is in direct contact with the components to be cooled. The system provides very effective heat transfer rates, environmental isolation of the electronics components and can be deployed in a wide range of applications. Multiple global cooling chambers allows for the hot swapping of cards during operation of the system. Valves provide the ability to minimize the amount of interaction between the cooling fluid and air outside the chambers.

Abstract: An end-face heating apparatus of the present invention comprises: a heating tool that is placed almost in parallel with an end face of a honeycomb aggregated body in which a plurality of pillar-shaped honeycomb fired bodies are integrated with one another by interposing a sealing material paste layer formed on the side face of the honeycomb fired body; a heating tool translation device for translating said heating tool toward said honeycomb aggregated body; and a holding jig that holds said honeycomb aggregated body.

Abstract: There is provided a drying system for an image forming machine which has a plenum and nozzle to supply drying air to impinge upon a moving substrate, where the air impinges upon the substrate in substantially the same direction in which the substrate is moving, and where the air impinges upon the substrate immediately after a colorant has been deposited upon the substrate and before it touches another object.

Abstract: A drum for a clothes dryer in which an internal structure, especially, a baffle structure, of the drum is improved to prevent target items from being entangled and damaged during a drying operation to thereby improve the drying efficiency of the clothes dryer. Rotatable balls are inserted in the baffles mounted on an internal surface of the drum, the mounting arrangement of the baffles is changed, or the baffles are modified to thus improve the drying operation. In addition, an absorbent is filled in the baffles to thus increase the drying efficiency.

Abstract: A dance shoe comprising a foot compartment or portion thereof that is malleable at a temperature above a temperature of intended use, and when malleable, the shoe is hand moldable to a conformation desired by a user. The invention particularly relates to en pointe shoes for ballet and other forms of dance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shoes that include a cavity that is configured to store a variety of different types of items. For example, in one embodiment, the cavity is configured to accept the removable insertion of a storage module that may contain a variety of items, for example children books and/or toys. In other embodiments, items may be stored inside the cavity without the use of the storage module. The storage module may also be secured within the cavity of the shoe through the use of a variety of fasteners. The storage module may be an integral part of the shoe, or may be separate part of the shoe. Further, the storage module may be connected to the shoe through the use of a strap.

Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper, which includes a first foam layer having a first surface and a second surface remote from the first surface, a second foam layer having a first surface and a second surface remote from the first surface, and a middle layer having a first surface and a second surface remote from the first surface. The first surface of the middle layer is affixed to the second surface of the first foam layer, and the second surface of the middle layer is affixed to the first surface of the second foam layer. The upper defines at least a portion of a foot receiving cavity for the article of footwear.

Abstract: Support structures for footwear and the like include a contacting member (e.g., an outsole) that includes at least two recessed segments extending in a longitudinal direction in the forefoot portion. The recessed segments provide lines of flex such that various regions of the contacting member independently move about the lines of flex and separately engage/disengage from a contact surface when a wearer shifts his/her weight. Additionally or alternatively, the contacting member may include a set of traction members in the forefoot portion that inhibit forefoot movement in a lateral direction while optionally allowing forefoot movement in a medial direction and a set of traction members in a heel portion that inhibit heel movement in the medial direction while optionally allowing heel movement in the lateral direction. Such support structures may be used, e.g., for golf shoes or shoes for other activities requiring a swinging or twisting action.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an outer sole having a bottom walking surface and an opposed top surface, an upper member and a zipper member connected to the outer sole and to the upper member for releasably securing the upper member to the outer sole. An orthopedic appliance is received within a cavity that is disposed within the top surface of the outer sole.

Abstract: Support structures for footwear and the like include contact surface-contacting members (e.g., outsole structures) having an exterior surface that includes: (a) a recessed segment extending longitudinally from a forefoot to a heel portion, (b) plural lateral motion inhibiting traction elements in the lateral, forefoot portion, and (c) plural medial motion inhibiting traction elements in the lateral, heel portion. The recessed segment provides a flex line about which the medial and lateral sides of the surface-contacting member can move to independently engage and disengage from a contact surface as a wearer's weight shifts. In at least some structures, the lateral side of the foot-supporting member may be less flexible and/or more stable than the medial side. Support structures of the types described above can allow more of the surface-contacting member to remain in contact with the ground and provide a solid base or support for the movement or activity.

Abstract: Excavator tool quick attachment device (1) is used to attach a tool to a dipper arm (2) of an excavator. Body member (52) has two receivers (12,14) for tool pins (11,15). Receiver (12) has a movable latch (3) powered by an hydraulic ram (20) for securing and releasing pin (11) and receiver (14) has a movable spring loaded lock (22) for securing and releasing pin (15). A control assembly (21) is connected between latch (3) and lock (22) but only operates to release lock (22) when the device (1) is inverted relative to a normal working position and the hydraulic ram (20) is activated.

Abstract: The male portion 1 of an animal tag has a stem 3 and a base portion 4 extending to core portion 4A which is of a softer material than the partial shell of harder material defining an outer surface 6 of a tip 7 of head 5. When the head 5 engages an opening 10 of a female tag 11 of rigid material, the partial shell 6 of hard material is able to compress around the softer mate core 4A in a direction indicated by arrows Y and around the vertical axis X-X. In doing so the head 5 does not lose its essentially circular cross section so that entry through the circular opening 10 of the female tag 1 1 is not hindered.

Abstract: A sign (10) includes a gear subassembly (50, 52) and a slip assembly (74, 80) operatively associated between the drive shaft (42) and the output shaft (46) of one of the display elements (14). During a portion of a rotation of the input gear element (50), the input gear teeth (72) engage the output gear teeth (78). During another portion, the input gear teeth (72) disengage. At least one partial gear tooth (82a, 82b) assists in periodically aligning the gear teeth. The slip subassembly comprises: an input slip element (74) defining a generally arcuate line about the axis of the input slip element; and an output slip element (80) defining a generally straight line that is non-intersecting with and extends perpendicular to the input slip axis. During a portion of a rotation of the input slip element (74), the arcuate line and the straight line of the slip elements (74, 80) are in slipping contact to prevent the output slip element (80) from rotating.

Abstract: An illuminating display apparatus has a flexible sheet formed with two independent recessed areas separated by a wall. The sheet is formed with a raised perimeter surface surrounding the recessed areas. A porous wall separates one of the recessed areas into a first and a second open compartments. A closed container of a frangible material is placed within one of the compartments and the container is filled with a first chemiluminescent fluid. A second rigid sheet has a first surface area portion that is either transparent or translucent; and a second surface area portion that is opaque. The two sheets are bonded together forming closed compartments within one of which the frangible container is held in place. The compartments are filled with a second chemiluminescent fluid.

Abstract: An illuminable sign (1) including a plate (2) of a light-transmitting material, at least one three-dimensional body, such as a convex strip (7), also of a light-transmitting material, in the form of a symbol, lettering, decoration or the like, and positioned on or over a surface of the plate (2), and a light source (4). The light source (4) is positioned along at least part of an edge (3) of the plate (2), such that, when the light source (4) is switched on, light from the source (4) is coupled into the plate (2). The illuminable sign (1) closely resembles a neon sign.

Abstract: This support for communication means (19) intended to be worn by a person (21) comprises: a bottom portion intended to be connected to the trunk of said person (21), comprising members (5a, 5b, 7, 11a, 11b) that bear on the shoulders, the back and the chest (27) of said person (21), these members being rigidly connected to each other and conformed to ensure that said bottom portion is inherently stable on said trunk (21), and a top portion intended to hold said communication means (19) above the head (29) of said person (21), this top portion being rigidly connected to said bottom portion and conformed to enable the free movement of said head.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a selectively attachable wheel cover for a motor vehicle. The invention comprises a base member and a display member. The base member is selectively secured to the vehicle rim and the display member is rotatably mounted relative to the base member such that it can rotate in relation to the base member and, thus, the vehicle rim. In one aspect, a portion of the display member is sufficiently weighted such that, when the rim rotates (when the vehicle is in motion) the display member remains substantially static.

Abstract: A modular pedestal sign or suspended sign is formed as a hollow border defined by upper, lower and opposite side hollow members collectively setting-off an inboard signage area. The upper and lower hollow members are preferably each formed by hollow bodies which are snap-secured together and each also defines a pair of projecting legs which are in telescopic relationship to the hollow side members. A polymeric/copolymeric synthetic thermoplastic foam material is in situ molded in intimate relationship to interior surfaces of the border to rigidify the assembled components, though snap fasteners may be utilized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a display support device comprising a holder having a groove preferably shaped to receive a sign insert and a gasket having a tapered end, the gasket being connected to a portion of the inner surface of the groove. The gasket is preferably connected to the groove so as to project away from the connected portion of the groove's inner surface. Optionally, the groove can include a T-shaped slot on its inner surface, and the gasket can include a T-shaped end that can be inserted into the T-shaped slot of the groove. Furthermore, the holder can include one or more grooves each having at least one gasket, thereby enabling the holder to receive at least one insert in each respective groove.