Abstract: A device for marking a vehicle is provided having a base for attaching the device to the vehicle. A cantilevered support rod is pivotally connected with the base to permit pivotal movement and positioning of the rod relative to the base. A hollow marking sleeve having an outer transparent tube and an inner fluorescent liner disposed within the tube slidably mounts onto the support rod for marking the vehicle. The sleeve engages the support rod with sufficient contact force to retain the sleeve in position on the support rod. The sleeve is slidably removable from the support rod so that the sleeve may be pulled from the support rod.

Abstract: An open door warning system for a vehicle includes an open door detector mounted on the vehicle, which detects when the door is left open, and a light module mounted on a side of the vehicle and operatively coupled to the detector. The light module is preferably aligned with a driver side rear view mirror so that the driver can view the light module through the rear view mirror. The light module includes a light source which is driven by the detector to generate a flashing warning light when the door is left open. This warning light can be seen by the driver through the rear view mirror and thereby be warned of the open door situation. The detector includes a magnetically actuated switch controlled by a magnet attached to a top edge of the door. The switch is mounted on the vehicle to be juxtaposed to the magnet when the door is closed. The switch is coupled to a power module which includes a light driver circuit, a rechargeable battery pack, and a solar cell to keep the battery pack charged.

Abstract: A boat trailer marking device capable of automatic deployment from and redeployment to a protected and recessed position out of sight and unobstructed which includes an elongated element pivotally attached to a mounting means wherein the elongated element includes an extension arm with visible means on the outer extremity and a weight arm which preferably includes a spring assist adapted to rotate the boat trailer marking device into vertical position for marking and tracking the movement and location of a boat trailer from a towing vehicle and for gauging the depth of the water when the boat trailer is in position on a boat ramp for loading a boat and for locating and targeting the center of the submerged boat trailer while loading the boat.

Abstract: A funeral procession motorcade safety flag assembly including a flag containing predetermined wording thereon to identify a motor vehicle in the motorcade as being in a funeral procession and to alert drivers of other motor vehicles using the same road of this fact; and a member fastened to a predetermined edge of the flag to enable properly displaying the predetermined wording and to detachably secure the flag to an existing radio antenna of the motor vehicle in the motorcade.

Abstract: A device for indicating the relative position of a tractor with respect to a crop row or planter mark including a vertically disposed, hollow support post secured to the forward end of the tractor at the centerline thereof. A rotatable shaft is mounted in the support post and has an upper end positioned above the support post and a lower end positioned below the lower end of the support post. A linkage is connected to the lower end of the shaft and has a follower positioned rearwardly thereof which follows the crop row or planter mark. An indicator is secured to the upper end of the shaft for movement therewith. As the tractor drifts laterally with respect to the crop row or planter mark, the indicator moves indicating to the tractor operator that the tractor must be steered back into alignment with the crop row or planter mark.

Abstract: A connector device for interconnecting an antenna with a novelty toy or display item, the connector device having a disk-shaped base with a radial slot that extends from an outer base portion edge to the approximate center of the base portion, and two or more spaced-apart prongs extending upwardly from the base portion. The slot is wide enough to accept the vehicle antenna, thus allowing the antenna to be slidingly engaged within the base portion. The prongs have an inwardly angled upper portion which terminates with a sharp tip so as to easily insert the prongs into the material of the novelty at the bottom of a hole therein. The upper portion also provides a horizontal downfacing lip that prevents the novelty from being easily removed from the device and a horizontal upfacing lip that prevents the prongs from being inserted too far into the novelty. A crushable material plug is used to assure a tight fit between the antenna and the novelty.

Abstract: A drowsiness warning device includes a band which is securable about a wearer's neck, and an alarm positioned by the band below the wearer's chin for producing a tactile and an aural warning as the chin contacts the alarm device. The band includes a central section formed with a vertically stiff plastic material which is capable of holding a lower elongated body of the alarm therein. An upper rounded dome section of the alarm extends above the central section. The band also includes a pair of straps having hook and loop tape fasteners, and intermediate sections between the straps and the central section lined with a fibrous material for wearer comfort. In one embodiment, the alarm includes a hollow elastomeric ball having a mechanical noisemaker disposed within an air inlet/outlet aperture for the ball. In another embodiment, the alarm includes an electrically actuated speaker connectable to a battery on depression of the upper rounded dome.

Abstract: Children entering or departing a school bus are prevented from entering a generally rectangular zone in front of the bus by a pair of forwardly extending and laterally spaced arms and by a flexible cable extending laterally between the free end portions of the arms. The arms are adapted to be folded inwardly into stored positions against the front bumper of the bus and, as an incident thereto, the cable is automatically retracted into the arms. If a child hits an arm or the cable, or if the arms strike an obstruction, outer sections of the arm deflect and cause an audible or visual alarm signal to be produced.

Abstract: An alarm system for detecting unauthorized removal of a wheel assembly or wheel accessory from the vehicle includes a sensor having a secured state and an unsecured state. The sensor is in the secured state when the wheel assembly or accessory is installed on the vehicle and in the unsecured state when it is removed from the vehicle. An alarm transmitter is connected to the sensor and alters a radio frequency (RF) alarm signal when the sensor changes from the secured state to the unsecured state. A receiver, located remotely from the alarm transmitter, receives the RF alarm signal and generates an alarm triggering signal in response thereto. The sensor and alarm transmitter are preferably part of a sensing assembly which includes a fastener for connecting the sensing assembly to a wheel lug or other wheel part. The sensing assembly includes a housing with a cavity for enclosing the sensor and the alarm transmitter. The sensor may be a pressure switch, an electronic switch or other sensing device.

Abstract: A barricade assembly is made up from a plurality of panel units which can be secured together to provide a barricade of adjustable height. Each panel unit has spaced parallel side legs and a planar cross member extending transversely between the legs. A hinge mechanism allows two panel units to be releasably hinged together at their upper ends so that they can be angled relative to one another in a free-standing, open position. Two or more panel units can also be releasably secured together in vertical alignment to adjust the height of the assembly.

Abstract: A pennant construction (10) for a vehicle antennae (100) comprising a pennant member (20) fabricated from a very thin, lightweight, and strong material (21) formed into a generally triangular configuration and having an adhesive strip (24) formed on one side and adjacent one edge of the pennant member (20) for adhesively securing the pennant member (20) both to the antennae (100) and itself.

Abstract: This clearance indicating device has a pivotal rod for contacting an automobile when the latter is driven close to a wall surface. The pivotal rod causes a sliding rod to slide upwards from a support frame. The closer the automobile is positioned to the wall surface the higher the sliding rod will extend upwards from the support frame. Two pivotally mounted cantilever arms are mounted on the support frame. The arms are connected to two ends of a sliding cord coupled to the sliding rod such that the arms will swing upwards in various degrees to indicate the closeness of the automobile to the vertical wall surface.

Abstract: A flag display device for mounting a flag or pennant to the exterior surface of a vehicle, such as a windshield, window, or roof includes a flag staff having a flag affixed at one end and an annular base member at the opposite end. A suction cup depends from the base member for securing the flag display device to the surface. The base member also has a plurality of flexible legs radially extending from the annular ring to the surface which engage the surface at individual, separate and distinctly spaced contact points adjacent an outer perimeter of the suction cup when the suction cup is depressed, so that a force applied to the flag staff is transferred to the surface through the individual leg contact points and the suction cup and the flag staff remains stable even when wind forces are applied to the flag and flag staff. The flag display device further includes a mounting member for securing the flag staff to the base member.

Abstract: A warning device includes a flexible collar of adjustable length so as to be wrapped about a beam, pole or log being transported on a vehicular carrier. The flexible collar includes a serial connection of a rigid mounting base, a tensioning device and a chain. A light fixture, warning flags or other devices can be supported by the rigid mounting base. The flexible collar also includes rigid arms hingedly connected to the mounting base, and preferably shaped in the form of a yoke.

Abstract: An overhead clearance warning includes an over the road horizontal member with several spaced apart depending chains carrying cylinders. The cylinders are preferably hollow plastic or aluminum and are provided with reflective stripes. The chains and cylinders are arranged so that the distance from the road surface to the bottoms of the cylinders is substantially the same as or slightly less than the overhead clearance of which the system is warning. When a vehicle which is taller than the overhead clearance approaches the warning system, the reflective stripes on the cylinders provide a visual warning of the low clearance condition. If the visual warning is ignored, the tall vehicle will strike the hollow cylinders and a relatively loud audible warning will result without damaging the vehicle.

Abstract: A parking space holder including a plurality of telescoping sections that can be locked in an upright, extended position to block an entrance to a parking area or space. When unlocked, the space holder can be collapsed to a position generally flush with the parking surface to allow passage of a car. The user may use any number of the devices to designate a parking area.

Abstract: A mount for displaying an item, such as a flag, message, slogan and the like, on a surface, such as a hood or trunk of an automobile includes a clip portion and an integrally formed wall having a shaped cavity therein. The clip has a first leg integrally formed with a second leg. The shaped cavity accepts the item therein, and projects outwardly from the first leg of the clip. The cavity extends through the first leg of the clip so that the item may be released from the mount upon removal of the mount from the surface.

Abstract: An emergency warning flag system adapted to mark areas for use solely by emergency vehicles including a vertically extending, elongated flag pole having an upper end and a lower end; a flexible flag secured with respect to the upper end of the flag pole; a horizontal aperture extending diametrically through the lower end of the flag pole; a base unit formed generally in the shape of an inverted truncated cone with a vertical slot extending through the upper extent of the cone; attachment means extending downwardly from the base member for securement to the ground; a pin extending horizontally through the hole in the lower end of the flag pole and secured at its ends into the base at a central extent of its vertical slot; and a spring adapted to secure the flag pole in a vertical orientation during normal operation and use of warning motorists not to park thereadjacent, the flag being pivotable about the pin to a generally horizontal orientation when hit by a vehicle moving in contact with the pole.

Abstract: A bicycle light reflector which mounts on the rear axle of a bicycle and includes an upwardly extending flexible mast supporting a disc reflector at its upper end for oscillatory movement.

Abstract: The enhanced auxiliary signaling device of the present invention includes a housing mounted on the rear of a vehicle with a control unit electrically connected to the vehicle electrical system and to a display panel on the housing to display various alphanumeric and graphic messages in response to activation of signals in the vehicle electrical system. The activation of a vehicle turn signal will cause a first alphanumeric message to be displayed along with a first graphic display. The second turn signal will display the first alphanumeric message along with a second graphic display. Activation of both turn signals will activate a second alphanumeric message, simultaneous with the first and second graphic displays. The activation of the vehicle brakes will activate a second alphanumeric message and a third graphic display.

Abstract: A stop sign and/or crossing arm deployment system is secured to a side and/or the front, respectively of a school bus for deploying a safety stop sign and/or crossing arm between a retracted normal state and a deployed safety state. A dual power circuit is provided for providing maximum power at the instance of deployment and at the instance of final retraction. Otherwise, a lower power is used to operate a bi-directional DC motor which receives power for the entire time period between deploying and retracting the system. The system provides the lower power level while simultaneously heating the circuitry including the motor for use in cold climates. A single ground switch is used for coupling the motor directly to ground both during the deployed state and retracted state to provide maximum power in momentary cycle times to the motor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a warning device for vehicles that are stopped whereby there may be danger of collision with another moving vehicle and danger of personal injury of such a moving vehicle. The present invention relates to a safety banner device for use in combination with a vehicle or the elements of nature. The safety banner device according to this invention would contain:a) foldable material;b) at least one magnet embedded in the light weight material thereby allowing the material to be affixed to a metal surface;c) at least one warning symbol made of a reflective material whereby being visible to people when lights would shine on the banner, and whereind) the banner is capable of being folded up several times or rolled up whereby it is capable of being stored into a small container.

Abstract: An identification board for a combat vehicle mounts to a panel of the vehe within a generally planar space envelope at the panel. The board comprises a pair of upright channels having an open upper end and a closed lower end, faciae oriented at an oblique angle to a horizontal reference plane and gradins oblique to the faciae and alternated with the faciae. The faciae and the gradins together defining sheet edge zones closely and slidingly fit with the channels. First faces of the faciae have a layer reflecting one or more light frequencies, and second, oppositely oriented faces of the faciae have means to render the second face less reflective of the light frequencies than the layer.

Abstract: A device is removably mounted on the exterior roof surface of an automotive vehicle, for locating the vehicle while parked in a crowded parking lot. The locator device comprises a magnetic base attachable to the vehicle roof, a mast extending upwardly from the base, and a pennant extending laterally from the mast. The pennant is preferably formed of a stiff plastic sheet, so as to have a large surface area presented for viewing by the motorist when he returns to the parking lot seeking his vehicle. The magnetic base has three hundred sixty (360) degree adjustability around the mast axis, so that the stiff plastic sheet can face in any desired compass direction.

Abstract: A safety signal kit includes a hub and a plurality of vanes selectively mounted on the hub. The hub is selectively mounted on a first end of a shaft. A second end of the shaft is selectively secured to a base. The base can be an elongated body having a socket located adjacent a first end thereof and a recess located adjacent a second end thereof. The socket is adapted to hold the shaft second end. The recess is adapted to accommodate a portion of a window of a vehicle. Alternatively, the base can include a support member having a socket for accommodating the shaft second end and a housing into which the support member can be slid. Fasteners would then be used to secure the housing to an associated structure such as a roadside barricade or the like.

Abstract: A reflective warning device for vehicles includes a body having a rim, the rim has a reflective outer peripheral surface, a number of spokes are extended radially in the body, the body is rotatably coupled to the vehicle, the reflective light of the body can be seen from various directions when the body moves relative to the wind.

Abstract: A light transmissive, including reflective and refractive visual warning device for attachment from the handle grips of a bicycle or motorcycle, to indicate the presence of the user to car drivers, is carried upon a short flexible suspension means, such as a pigtail or a ball chain or rotatable connector, permitting unrestricted motion and displacement, by which in the case of the ball chain or other rotatable connector permits spinning and other displacements due to motion. The device, preferably in the form of a double-faced triangle or multi-faced planar or curved fin shape may have one reflective face of reflective microspheres or retro-reflective micro-prisms and the other a holographic metallized mirror having an arrangement of multi-faceted reflective patterns possessing light refractive characteristics. One embodiment comprises a bicycle handgrip incorporating a wind-driven spinner rotatably mounted in the rear end of the grip, and having at least one light reflective, rotatable surface.

Abstract: A display device for use with vehicles comprising a wind sock and a mounting unit adapted to secure with the window of a vehicle to carry the wind sock above the top of the vehicle. The wind sock is tapered from front to rear. The mounting unit retains the forward end of the wind sock open and in a vertical position. The mounting unit securely fastens with the vehicle in a removable manner.

Abstract: A vehicular steering wheel horn surface receives a pad member, having an adhesive layer for adherence of the pad member to provide for projection for enhanced physical indication of the horn surface in use.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is for installation in a garage and provides an indicator denoting garage door status as well as the desired parked location of an automobile. A support assembly is attachable to the garage structure, and includes an elongate member along which a cord is entrained. One end of the cord carries the visual indicator in the driver's vision while the remaining end of the cord terminates at the upper end of the garage door. A pair of guides for the cord are housed in the elongate member and enable adjustment of indicator position and of the amount of slack, if any, in the cord. A segment of the cord is elastic. A bracket of the support assembly includes an angular portion for locating the indicator within the driver's field of vision.

Abstract: A new and improved automobile locator apparatus includes a base member adapted to fit onto a top edge of an automobile window, an identifier element, and an adjustable assembly, connected between the base member and the identifier element, for orienting the identifier element with respect to the base member at a variety of selectable orientations. The adjustable orientation assembly includes a first element containing a first uneven surface connected to the base member and a second element containing a second uneven surface connected to the identifier element. A spring urges the first element and the second element together when a selected orientation of the identifier element with respect to the base member has been made. The identifier element may be an internally illuminated flat panel that employs fiber optics. Indicia are placed on top of the internally illuminated flat panel element to provide for specific identification information.

Abstract: A system for removably displaying preselected indicia, the system comprising, a tubular support, the tubular support having an interior diameter and an exterior diameter and a length whereby when positioned over an antenna, the upper edge of the support will be located immediately beneath the enlargement at the upper end of the antenna for minimizing the chance of inadvertent lifting of the support from the antenna; and a pair of clips, each clip having an exterior portion and an interior portion coupled with respect to the support, the exterior portion including a two components, one component being resiliently urged into contact with the other to form a closed loop but movably away to create an opening therebetween; and a plurality of flags individually removably coupleable to the post, each flag including a sheet having indicia thereon and a periphery, an essentially rigid support structure secured within at least a portion of the periphery adapted to maintain the sheet in a predetermined orientation, and

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in correctly positioning a vehicle in a shelter having an adjustable length line which includes ceiling and indicator attachment ends. Also included is a ceiling fastener adapted to be secured to a ceiling surface, a ceiling attachment for removably securing the line ceiling attachment end to the ceiling fastener, an indicator, an indicator fastener adapted to be secured to the indicator, and an indicator attachment for removably securing the line indicator attachment end to the indicator fastener such that the apparatus may be adjustably suspended from the ceiling of a vehicle shelter whereby the operator of a vehicle may utilize the location of the suspended indicator to selectively park the vehicle in an appropriate location within the vehicle shelter.

Abstract: An audible warning cue signal of a selected duration is provided to disembarked passengers to warn them of the impending departure of the vehicle from which they disembarked. The vehicle is stopped at a predetermined location for passenger debarkation. An entrance door of the vehicle is then actuated to an opened condition to allow the passengers to disembark. After the passengers have disembarked, the door is actuated to a closed condition and an audibly perceptible alarm is provided for a selected time duration to aurally alert the disembarked passengers to the impending departure of the vehicle.

Abstract: A device for attracting the attention of an observer having first and second pairs of arms mounted on a body at different elevations and at right angles to each other with air scoops and light reflectors on each of the arms so that the motion of air relative to the device will produce flashes of light alternately in the planes of the first and second pairs of arms.

Abstract: An actuating drive for installation in a body of a motor vehicle, from whose housing an actuator guided therein can be retracted and extended through an exit opening. A mount is provided for attaching the housing to the body with the exit opening of the attached housing being supported at the edge on an edge of a body opening that can likewise be penetrated by the actuator. According to the invention, the housing is guided so as to be displaceable with respect to the mount to and fro along a displacement axis in the direction of movement of the actuator. A clamping device is provided for displacing the housing with respect to the mount along the displacement axis, by means of which the housing, which is supported on one side at least indirectly on the mount, can be clamped on the other side against the edge of the body opening.

Abstract: An extendable sign of suitable resilient plastic designed to hang on a vehicle window and be visible to passing traffic. The sign is composed of multiple panels interconnected by sliding means which allow the sign to be retracted for convenient storage and extended to display a preprinted message. A bracket attached to a first panel has a hook portion for engaging the upper edge of a vehicle side window, and a support portion to aid in maintaining the sign in an extended position from the side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle flag system includes a flag, a flag mast and a window mount. The flag mast includes a base configured to be lockingly received in a socket formed in the window mount. The mast base is formed with an axial tenon which mates with a mortise formed in the socket. A pair of spring legs project from the base parallel to the tenon and each is received within a channel formed in the socket. The spring legs include enlarged latches at their ends and the spring legs are compressed toward to the tenon when the tenon is inserted into the mortise. When the tenon seats fully in the mortise, the latches register with cut out portions of the socket wall and spring outwardly. To release the base from the socket, the latches are manually compressed toward the tenon.

Abstract: An improved parking aid device for positioning a moving vehicle in a specific parking space of limited size the device is suspended from overhead support and comprises in combination a retractable corrugated tube with an illuminated pendant connecting at lower end extending downwardly to a level within driver's view at vehicle windshield which makes contact with pendant staying at rest until vehicle advances past desired location and pendant shows angled position.

Abstract: A portable vehicle parking assistance device that can be used in any parking location to indicate when a vehicle has reached a selected point and should be stopped. The device includes a movable sensor arm extending upwardly from a tray which contains ballast material that provides sufficient weight to maintain the entire parking assistance device in the desired position on a garage floor or other surface on which the vehicle travels. The upper end of the movable sensor arm carries a motion indicator located in the sight of the vehicle driver to signal the driver when the bumper or other extremity of the vehicle has contacted the sensor arm and should be stopped. Preferably, both an audible indicator and a signal light are provided in addition to the motion indicator to signify that the vehicle should be stopped immediately.

Abstract: A tire chain support includes a first top wall canted relative to a second top wall defining an obtuse angle therebetween, wherein the second top wall extends from a forward distal end of side walls of the support to define an upwardly extending ramp directed to the top wall. Spaced parallel ribs define spaced slots therebetween to receive the tire chain mesh in an array aligning the array relative to the tire permitting proper alignment and positioning of the tire chain for securement relative to the tire. A modification of the invention includes an audible alarm arranged for actuation upon proper orientation of the tire relative to the support and to further include an alignment telescoping leg structure for properly orientating the vehicle relative to the support structure.

Abstract: A motor driven barrier is disclosed for installation on the front end of a school bus. An elongate barrier member is carried in a stowed position adjacent the bus front bumper and upon deployment protrudes forwardly from the bus in approximate alignment with the right side of the vehicle. A motor housing includes brackets for bumper attachment. A reversible electric motor powers a driven shaft through 90.degree. or so to position the barrier. A lost motion drive includes a spiral spring which yields in the event an obstruction is encountered by the arm. A second spiral spring cooperates with the first mentioned spring to locate the barrier in an operatively disposed position forward of the vehicle and permits momentary displacement of the barrier. A pair of switches serve to establish polarity reversing motor circuits with the switches in relay controlled circuits with a driver actuated vehicle door control switch. A barrier mounted light is in circuit with the vehicle's amber light system.

Abstract: The major feature of the invention is its continuous pendulous movement whether the vehicle is in motion or not, because it is so light in weight that even a breeze would cause it to move, thus causing it to reflect the light whether at night or during the day from different angles.A further feature of the invention resides in a safety signal device which is novel in construction, inexpensive in manufacturing, resistant, colorful, decorative and easy to install upon a vehicle and which is efficient in operation.

Abstract: An improved parking guide comprising a free-standing, portable base having a support member projecting vertically upward from the base and carrying a position display board mounted adjacent the upper end of the support member, a pointer rotatably mounted on a pulley mounted on the support member adjacent the position display board and having an indicator arm moveable across at least a portion of the position display board, a spacer arm mounted on the support member adjacent the position display board and projecting frowardly from the support member, and an actuating cord secured to the base and extending upward to the outer end of the spacer arm and then inward and about the pulley in driving relation with the pulley.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle identifier in the form of an antenna ball attachable and detachable from the antenna of a vehicle and including an identification mark thereon for identification of a specific vehicle from amongst a plurality of vehicles. The vehicle identifier includes two separate sections secured together about an antenna by engagement of protrusions extending from one section with apertures provided in the other section, allowing for simple attachment and detachment of the vehicle identifier to a vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle rear window reveal molding provided with a rearwardly facing groove serving as a repository for reflective material in which the overhang of an upper leg of the groove shelters the reflective material against ultraviolet deterioration but allows clear visibility thereof in its activated state when it emits light in response to ground level light of headlights from approaching vehicles impinging on the reflective material.

Abstract: A safety marker suspension device which consists of a rod having a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to a safety marker. A plate is secured transversely to the second end of the rod. A housing is provided having a side wall defining an opening. The opening has a peripheral lip which matingly receives the plate. A spring is secured to and extends between the housing and the plate, thereby resiliently securing the rod to the housing. The housing is attached to machinery.

Abstract: A flexible protective cover for an automotive vehicle is provided with an anchorage mechanism that is inserted through a door opening or trunk opening. When the door or trunk lid is closed and locked, the anchorage mechanism is trapped within the vehicle interior space so that it cannot be pulled out to remove the cover from the vehicle. The anchorage mechanism is preferably a hollow air-filled structure having a whistle or siren mounted in such a position that when an external pulling force is exerted on the anchorage mechanism air is forced out of the air-filled structure through the whistle or siren, thereby producing an audible alarm signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for locating a motor vehicle is provided that can be magnetically attached to the motor vehicle so that indicia thereon can be easily seen at substantial distances from the motor vehicle. A housing having a magnet imbedded within a rear side surface for magnetic attachment of the housing to the vehicle in the vicinity of a door. An L-shaped flap extends laterally from a lower edge of the housing and is securable between a closed door and the door frame of the vehicle. Telescopic panel segments having indicia thereon are extendable upwardly out of the housing to provide an elevated message.

Abstract: A steering column including a steering wheel mounted on a tilt-housing of the steering column for up and down pivotal movement about a first transverse axis and a shroud or bezel on the tilt-housing. The shroud has a viewing port therein and a drum is supported on the tilt-housing behind the shroud for rotation about a second transverse axis parallel to the first transverse axis. An outer cylindrical wall of the drum having graphic symbols thereon is partially visible through the viewing port so that the symbols scroll across the viewing port as the drum rotates about the second transverse axis. A connecting rod has a first end pivotally connected to a stationary part of the steering column and a second end pivotally connected to a side of the drum eccentric relative to the second transverse axis so that the drum rotates about the second transverse axis concurrently with up and down pivotal movement of the tilt-housing.