Abstract: The present invention is a secure document compartment that can hold important vehicle documents, and is conveniently placed proximate to a user, so that the user may retrieve the documents in a fast and secure fashion. According to the present invention, the user may actuate opening of the secure document compartment manually with the help of an access panel or by voice activation. Further, the present invention may be visible and attached to an upper dashboard of the vehicle, right behind the steering wheel for easy retrieval of documents, or, may be installed inside, as an invisible compartment inside the dashboard. Furthermore, the present invention may comprise a camera, a microphone, and necessary circuitry that enables the secure document compartment to have multiple smart functionalities, such as audio/video recording and play back, remote wireless operations etc.

Abstract: A vehicle safety and mobility alert system is contemplated. The system may be configured to facilitate wirelessly exchanging basic safety messages (BSMs) and the like with a connected vehicle network operable to communicate with vehicles, signage and other devices connected thereto. An onboard unit (OBU) of the vehicle may be configured to process the BSMs and correspondingly generate safety notifications for one or more occupants of the vehicle. An advanced driver assisted system (ADAS) may be configured to communicate information associated with the safety notifications through sensory alerts generated with one or more indicators positioned relative to a mirror or an A-frame of the vehicle.

Abstract: A grip pad holds items, such as a mobile device or cell phone, to a support surface, such as a dashboard of a vehicle. The grip pad has a tacky bottom surface to releasably cling to the dashboard, and a tacky top surface to releasably cling to the cell phone. In addition, the grip pad can conform to a contour of the dashboard. The grip pad can have a bottom layer that is flexible to bend to an arcuate shape to match the dashboard.

Abstract: A system including a first hybrid power and fiber optic cable including a first plurality of power lines and a first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable routed from a control center in a first location to a hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel within a second location, wherein the first plurality of power lines are secured to a main lug connection within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel, wherein the first plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are secured to a fiber patch panel within the hybrid power and fiber optic distribution panel, and a second and third hybrid power and fiber optic cable including a plurality of power lines and a plurality of pairs of fiber optic cable are routed from the hybrid power and fiber optic cable distribution panel to a first and second junction boxes located within the second location.

Abstract: A pack for carrying personal effects and protecting such effects from damage caused by contact with moisture is provided. First, a flexible and rugged water-resistant outer container having a resealable opening defines a cavity sized to receive a waterproof pouch along with various other items. Next, the waterproof pouch may have an opening to receive various items. A first means and a second means for sealing the waterproof pouch are successively spaced away from the opening of the pouch. Then, once sealed, a portion of the pouch may be successively folded over the first and second means for sealing the pouch to further reduce any risk that moisture enters the pouch through the sealed opening. Finally, means may be provided for securing the folded portion of the pouch in place to provide nested and redundantly sealed compartments.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting cellular telephones and similar portable devices to vehicle mounts is provided in which the portable devices may be manipulated to different angular orientations relative to the vehicle without altering the connection of the vehicle mount thereto, and wherein the support is easily laterally adjustable to accommodate portable devices of different size.

Abstract: A bidirectional valve for medical use or the like provides different threshold opening pressures in different directions using a valve seat and flapper construction providing improved characterization in operation in contrast to cross-slit valves often used for bidirectional operation. A valve disk supported in a central annular region provides movable portions engaging in valve seats at a peripheral region and a central region.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for mounting a motor vehicle accessory on a motorcycle are described herein. In an embodiment, a mounting device for a motorized vehicle comprising a first member positionable against a first surface of a fixture of the vehicle, a second member positionable against a second surface of the vehicle fixture, the first member pivotally attachable along a first interface to the second member and configured to be fixed at a second interface with the second member so that the first and second members clamp to the vehicle fixture, and a mount positioned on one of the first or second members for receiving a motorized vehicle accessory.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to technology for positioning a display for interaction and/or virtualization of tangible interface objects. According to an example embodiment, a display positioning system includes a display stand including a positioning portion having a recess, supports connected to the positioning portion, and an insert. The supports are configured to cooperatively support the positioning portion when situated on a support surface. The insert may include an elongated body configured to slidably insert into the recess, the recess may be configured to receive and removably retain the insert, the insert and recess being correspondingly shaped. The elongated body may include an upwardly facing surface having a concavity shaped to receive and removably retain at least an edge portion of a computing device display when the insert is inserted into the recess of the display stand and equipped with the computing device display.

Abstract: An identifier for a conduit includes a substrate having a pair of apertures. The substrate further contains a frangible portion encompassing one of the apertures and having a shape that corresponds to an opening left in the substrate after removal of the frangible portion. The identifier enables the shape of the frangible portion to be correlated with the shape of the opening left in the substrate after the frangible portion is separated from the substrate.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for the safe, secure and reliable display of a municipal meter parking ticket, or similar item, from the interior of an automobile or motor vehicle. The device includes a base with a rotating lid. The rotating lid locks or engages over the municipal meter parking ticket which is on the base. Additionally, a chamber may be formed with a slot through which the municipal meter parking ticket is inserted.

Abstract: A frictional pad has a pair of inclined slots in a pair of sidewalls to hold a handheld electronic device at an incline with respect to the pad. The pad can also have a squat dome.

Abstract: A seat divider for an automobile configured to create a barrier between children seated in the back seat of an automobile also allows visual contact and communications between them through a two-way viewing window and a top divider panel that can be raised and lowered when needed. The seat divider holds recessed desk top tables that can be extended and supported through their legs or by the armrests on the back seat for use by the children to read, write, watch DVD's, or play with toys. The seat divider also has storage space and trays to hold toys, books and other material as well as pen and pencil holders. The seat divider has specially configured seat belt and shoulder strap hooks that allow the middle seat belt and shoulder strap to be inserted through them to firmly secure the seat divider to the back seat of the vehicle.

Abstract: A flexible plastic strip to cover a handle such as, for example, that common to a conventional shopping cart to prevent a shopper's hands from coming into direct contact with the handle. According to a preferred embodiment, a pair of strip holders are detachably connected in surrounding engagement to the handle. The strip holders are spaced from one another and slidable along the handle. Each of the pair of strip holders has a hook projecting therefrom. The ends of the flexible strip are attached to the pair of strip holders at respective ones of the hooks thereof. The flexible strip can be removed from the strip holders and discarded in order to avoid the spread of germs, viruses and other disease-causing micro-organisms which lie on the handle.

Abstract: A tissue box holder mountable on the console box of a vehicle, comprised of a frame and an elastic band, is capable of holding a standard square tissue box securely on the top of a vehicle console box with the use of an elastic band. The console box will open and close freely. People in both front and back seats can easily access the tissue box. To replace the empty tissue box, one can simply slide out the used tissue box and slide in a new standard tissue box into the frame. No refill is required.

Abstract: A shopping cart tray apparatus includes a plate that has a front edge, a back edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A top side of the plate has a depression therein. A coupler is attached to a bottom of the plate. The coupler is configured to frictionally engage the handle of a shopping cart and support the plate on the handle.

Abstract: A frictional pad has a pair of inclined slots in a pair of sidewalls to hold a handheld electronic device at an incline with respect to the pad. The pad can also have a squat dome.

Abstract: A tissue holder and dispenser includes a cuboid shaped housing having a front panel, two planer side panels and a planer rear panel as well as a planer bottom panel and an open top. The front planer panel includes a horizontal slot through which individual tissues are dispensed while one side wall includes a rectangular opening through which an empty tissue box can be ejected by pushing it out of the housing with a finger inserted through a circular opening on the opposite side wall that is aligned with the rectangular opening in the first side wall. The housing is constructed and dimensioned to hold from one to four tissue boxes with the top of each box facing a front surface of the rectangular front planer panel so that a slit in the top of the tissue box on the bottom of the housing will come into register with a slot in the lower portion of the rectangular front planer panel.

Abstract: A scoreboard structure for golf carts includes a base disposed at the middle of a handlebar of a golf cart and having a chamber; and a scoreboard pivotally mounted onto the base and having a latch member and an elastic clamp disposed on an external side of the scoreboard. A writing board is installed on an internal side of the scoreboard. An upper end of the writing board is coupled to the scoreboard, and a lower end of the writing board has a latch member and an elastic plate. The latch member is provided for latching a magnet disposed on the internal side of the scoreboard, and the elastic plate is provided for pressing a piece of paper and writing a score on the paper.

Abstract: A system and method for populating a map database for a vehicle navigation system with the location and type of wireless access points that can be used to update or service wireless systems on the vehicle. The map database can be initially populated with the known wireless access points at the time of manufacture of the vehicle, and then the vehicle communications system can detect new wireless access points as the vehicle travels, which can be stored on the map database. By storing the location and type of the access points in the map database, the vehicle will know the direction of the access point relative to the vehicle, and can compensate for the Doppler shift as a result of the relative movement of the vehicle to the access point.

Abstract: The invention is an automobile license plate mounting apparatus adapted to be coupled to or incorporated into a vehicle visor. A substantially rectangular, planar member is provided with securing means extending upwardly from the bottom and side edges of the front surface of said planar member. The securing member includes a contiguous flange extending from the edges of said planar member and a clamping panel disposed perpendicular to said contiguous flange and parallel to the front surface of said planar member to maintain the license plate adjacent the front surface of the planar panel. First and second securing members are affixed to the rear surface of the rectangular panel to secure the license plate holder to a vehicle visor. The securing members are obliquely positioned with respect to each other to horizontally position the license plate holder.

Abstract: The shopping cart organizer fits removably into the child's seat area of a shopping cart, and facilitates the monitoring of a child by a parent or guardian shopper during a shopping trip. The device includes two rigidly connected panels and a hinged panel that permit the devices to fold and nest compactly for storage when not in use. A first panel serves as a seat bottom for the child's seating area, and may be padded. A second panel extends upwardly and rearwardly from the first panel to face a rearwardly facing child in the child's seat, and includes a series of shopping related features thereon to keep the child occupied. A third panel extends outwardly and rearwardly from the upper edge of the second panel to face the shopper and includes a series of aids to assist the shopper, e.g., charts, coupon and list holders, calculator, article storage hooks, etc.

Abstract: A window display materials holder for holding window display material for viewing from the outside of a vehicle. The holder includes a flexibly-rigid body having an insertion edge and a gripping edge. The insertion edge is designed to be inserted between a window and trim adjacent thereto. The gripping edge has gripping structure. The flexibly-rigid body is substantially coplanar to the window when the insertion edge is inserted between the window and the trim adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A parking payment holder device that is lockable to a parked vehicle so that evidence of proper payment is visible to parking enforcement personnel. The holder will have a center cavity with a minimum of one clear side, a through hole, and a locking means like cable lock or padlock to allow the holder to be secured to an open vehicle like a motorcycle or convertible.

Abstract: A center console includes a storage bin and a pair of hook members coupled to respective opposing walls of the bin for supporting hanging files in a substantially upright manner within the bin.

Abstract: A combination hang-tag holder and displayer which includes a body; one or more fasteners of sufficient size to attach the body to an automobile sun visor; a hanging device located on the front of the body, either on the left side or right side, such that a hang-tag may be temporarily hung from the hanging device without requiring physical modifications to the hang-tag; and a securing device located on the front of the body on the upper corner opposite the hanging device. The combination hang-tag holder and displayer may be attached to an automobile sun visor, and a hang-tag may be hung from the hanging device for display of the hang-tag. The hang-tag may then be rotated to a horizontal position and secured by the securing device for storage.

Abstract: A coupon dispensing system is adapted to be mounted to a shopping cart for distributing coupons in a retail store. A plurality of tear away coupon pads and/or coupon dispensers are mounted on surfaces of a shopping cart basket. A user person is enlisted by incentives to use the shopping cart mounted coupon dispensing system during their grocery shopping trip. As other shoppers in the store aisles approach the shopping cart mounted coupon dispensing system, they are invited to remove coupons from the shopping cart they would like to use during their grocery shopping trip. The shopping cart mounted coupon dispensing system is quickly and easily reloaded with tear away coupon pads and/or coupon dispensers upon exhaustion of coupons. Further including a method of monitoring coupon redemptions to correspond to an entity that is paid a fee for each coupon redeemed originating from said shopping cart mounted coupon dispensing system.

Abstract: A holding device for liquid containers has at least one molding for receiving the liquid container, and a removable part that is releaseably connected to the holding device. The removable part comprises at least one tool (for example a bottle opener) or a slot which is suitable for receiving a card. The liquid container is held by moldings and sections. Fastening means are used to fix the holding device in the central console.

Abstract: It is proposed to assign a mounting arm to a toll calculator which is embodied as a surface-mounted device and which is connected in an articulated fashion to the toll calculator and can be mounted on the windshield of the motor vehicle. The toll calculator itself then rests with a relatively small area on the dashboard of the motor vehicle with the intermediate connection of a preferably elastomer supporting element which is preferably coated with adhesive on two sides.

Abstract: An ETC tag holder for motorcycles is provided. A securing case comprises a back panel with a bottom surface extending outwardly at a substantially right angle. A receptacle wall extending upwardly from the outer edges of the bottom surface, and along its length, connect with the back panel to form a hollow receptacle for removably receiving an ETC tag. The case is mounted onto a motorcycle by an engaging portion that securedly engages the back panel and a clamping portion for clamping onto a cylindrical part of a motorcycle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low cost articulating map pocket or storage compartment that requires few manufacturing steps. The articulating map pocket provides for a closed locking detent feature and in one preferred embodiment a full open locking detent feature also.

Abstract: A protective notepad cover that encloses a notepad to protect it from splashed water and other elements in one position and allows access to the notepad for writing in another position.

Abstract: A foldable map stand apparatus for automotive vehicles is set forth comprising a means for fastening the apparatus onto an automobile interior surface, a pivotally attached telescoping arm for adjusting the angle of display, and a holding means for receiving and displaying a portion of a map. The foldable map stand apparatus can be folded into a more collapsed form so that it may be stored in a more convenient location within the automobile when the map holder is not in use.

Abstract: The pocket system provides easy attachment to a variety of support surfaces, such as crutches, walkers, backpacks, etc. The system has at least one pocket having an open end to receive articles. At least one pocket securing member is attached to the back of the pocket proximate the open end to affix the pocket to a horizontal portion of the support surface. A stabilizing strap, or straps, is affixed to the back of the pocket proximate the closed end, adding stability by affixing the pocket to a vertical portion of the support surface. Preferably the stabilizing straps extend from opposite sides of the pocket for maximum security. One end of the securing members(s) and strap(s) can be permanently secured to the pocket, with the other end removably affixed through various means known in the art. Alternatively all of the methods of attachment of the pocket securing member(s) and stabilizing strap(s) can be removable.

Abstract: Car shows are a hobby of ever increasing popularity. During car show competitions or exhibition and information card is required to be displayed. The present invention shows a device for the display of information cards in a stylish way without detracting from the overall look of the car. The device is a modified clipboard to hang from the rearview mirror of a car. The rearview mirror clipboard is made of clear rigid, with a center hole and channel to accommodate the arm of the rearview mirror.

Abstract: A tissue container having a plurality of walls and a lower surface is capable of dispensing tissues to users. The container may resist unwanted movement when placed upon a flat surface due in part to a non-skid friction enhancement device that is affixed to the lower surface of the container. The tissue container also may be removably affixed to an object or surface by way of adhesive, such that the container resists movement when a tissue is pulled from the container. The container may have an adhesive on its lower surface, such that the adhesive is exposed by removing a protective covering or layer from the adhesive.

Abstract: An interior fitting device is provided for a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, having several adjacent interior fitting devices and having a receiving space with a feeding opening for at least one card-type and/or strip-type flat object. In order to be able to better utilize the available installation space at the interior fitting of the vehicle, it is provided that the receiving space is arranged in a gap which is situated between the interior fitting parts.

Abstract: Car shows are a hobby of ever increasing popularity. During car show competitions or exhibition and information card is required to be displayed. The present invention shows a device for the display of information cards in a stylish way without detracting from the overall look of the car. The device is a modified clipboard to hang from the rearview mirror of a car. The rearview mirror clipboard is made of clear rigid, with a center hole and channel to accommodate the arm of the rearview mirror.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a book or magazine for reading includes a bottom member and a top member. The top member is elevated at one end above the bottom member and is adapted to pivot from a first closed position for reading into a second open position for turning the pages. At least a portion of the top member is transparent to permit viewing of printed matter through the top member, which is adapted to press upon the book or magazine when it is disposed in the first position. A lip is attached to the bottom member and is used to further retain the book or magazine in position. A receiving member is optionally attached to a back of the bottom member and is used to attach either a leg or a handle thereto.

Abstract: A lightweight waterproof pouch for carrying personal objects such as cash, a watch, credit cards, a wallet, and the like in a wet environment and for keeping those objects safe and dry comprises an outer enclosure formed of flexible material, a removable, resealable, waterproof inner pouch liner for insertion into the outer enclosure, and a strap attached to the outer enclosure for holding the pouch around a wearer's body. The inner pouch liner forms a watertight compartment when closed for keeping the personal objects dry.

Abstract: A seducement clip is provided for releasable attachment to a visor of a vehicle. The seducement clip has a pivotally moveable arm, a base member in which at least a portion of the base member is formed of a transparent material and a spring biased support apparatus disposed between the movable arm and the base member.

Abstract: A transportable note pad holder that includes a main body having a note pad well for carrying a note pad. The main body is adapted to be removably carried within a sheath. The sheath includes a means for attachment to an article, illustrated as a pair of resilient arm clips that may be used to attach the sheath to a back pack strap or the like. To remind the user that a note carried within the main body is to be reviewed, the main body is provided with an alarm. Preferably, the alarm is connected to a lamp that will draw the attention of the user to the note pad holder. The lamp may also be arranged to illuminate the interior of the main body in order to allow a user to read any notes carried thereby.

Abstract: A device for removably holding and pressing a holder or carrier, supporting a graphics or textual display, against the interior of a raisable auto window by means of a leaf spring hooked over the top edge of the window and configured to exert force against the carrier when raised.

Abstract: A sheet material dispenser box holder, such as a cosmetic tissue box holder, is made of elastic cord or strap material in a woven fish-net pattern forming a bag shaped container closed at the top except for an access opening for easy placement of a tissue box inside the box holder. Attachment means are fastened to the box holder for securing the box holder in a desired position on a support surface whereby it will remain reliably in any attitude of a vehicle or other surface to which it is mounted and readily allowing removal of individual tissue sheets.

Abstract: A laptop computer workstation accessory for an automobile includes a portable case adapted to be transported manually by the driver and placed in an automobile intermediate the driver seat and the passenger seat. The case includes a lower portion with a pivotal laptop computer support structure on which to mount a laptop computer with hook-and-loop fabric fastener, and a lockable upper portion pivotally connected to the lower portion for movement between a closed position in which the upper portion covers the laptop computer support structure and an open position in which it exposes the laptop computer support structure to the driver. The upper portion is adapted to hold a pad of writing paper and the lower portion includes a moveable printer support structure behind a moveable side panel on the passenger side. One embodiment includes a carrier harness with a shoulder strap arrangement for use in manually transporting the accessory to and from the automobile.

Abstract: A tissue dispenser assembly for late model CORVETTE, such as for the model years 1997 to 1999. The assembly includes a box-like housing for slidable receiving a conventional box of facial tissue, and a support adapter secured to at least a portion of the housing. The housing and adapter are positioned to lie contiguous with a pair of angled walls forming a part of the console of the CORVETTE.

Abstract: An adjustable scoreboard mounting arrangement, which includes a positioning block fastened to a hollow main rod member in a golf cart, a scoreboard detachably fastened to the positioning block, and a locking lever pivoted to a bottom stem at the scoreboard and turned between a horizontal position where the scoreboard is firmly maintanined engaged with the positioning block, and a vertical position where the scorebard is disengaged from the positioning block and allowed to be rotated with the locking lever to the desired angle.

Abstract: A low cost shopping cart attachment having an indicia display area along with a shopping list, coupon, circular holder. The shopping cart attachment is intended to removably attach onto a shopping cart handle facing a shopper that is pushing on the handle of the shopping cart so that the indicia display area and the papers releasably retained in the shopping list, coupon, circular holder are easily viewed by the shopper. The indicia area is designed to hold advertising which is preferably changed periodically to enhance the sale of a product or promotional items.

Abstract: A metal holster for allowing a magnetic doorstop to be held in place so that the holster can be attached to handtrucks. The magnetic doorstop can be triangular wedge shaped with at least one exterior side portion having a magnetic surface. The holsters can be made from aluminum and have a metal portion inside for attracting the magnetic doorstop, or the holster can be completely made from a magnetically attractable metal. The holster can be rectangular box with an opening in one side, and a string bent tab inside for further keeping the doorstop within the box. The box can include a ledge portion such as a pin across the opening. An expandable clip allows the holster/box to be attached side legs and members of the handtruck. Another embodiment takes advantage of a pre-existing side leg and cross-member cavity in the handtruck.

Abstract: A transportable note pad holder that includes a main body having a note pad well for carrying a note pad. The main body is adapted to be removably carried within a sheath. The sheath includes a means for attachment to an article, illustrated as a pair of resilient arm clips that may be used to attach the sheath to a back pack strap or the like. To remind the user that a note carried within the main body is to be reviewed, the main body is provided with an alarm. Preferably, the alarm is connected to a lamp that will draw the attention of the user to the note pad holder. The lamp may also be arranged to illuminate the interior of the main body in order to allow a user to read any notes carried thereby.