Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive attachment of a rigid strip to the top right edge of an existing rearview mirror, the strip attaching to a metal strip ending distally in a knurled ball adapted to be fixingly grasped by a two piece, adjustable socket. The socket is connected to a similar socket fixingly grasping a similar knurled ball extending to another metal strip. The other metal strip attaches to a frame supporting a rearview mirror in a lateral position to the right hand side of the interior rearview mirror.

Abstract: An assembly comprises a base (16) and a thin optical substrate (10) having a light reflective first surface (12) and an opposite back surface (14). At least one actuator (20) is mounted to said base and has a moving end (21) associated with the back surface of said optical substrate. A metallic button (18) is interposed between and connected through associated joints respectively to the moving end (21) of the actuator and said back surface (14) of the optical substrate to protect the actuator to substrate connection.

Abstract: Redetachable, self-adhesive device having a plate, the sides and/or front side of which have fastening means, if appropriate, and the rear side of which has a strip of an adhesive film which is adhesive on both sides and is adhesively attached in such a way that one end of the adhesive film protrudes beyond the plate as a grip, the adhesive film being of such a kind that the adhesive bond achieved with it can be released again by pulling in the direction of the bonding plane, stretching the strip, characterized in that the rear side of the plate (1) has laterally alongside the adhesively attached adhesive film (5) spacers (3A, 3B), the height of which is less than the thickness of the adhesive film (5).

Abstract: An assembly (22) comprises an optical substrate having a light reflective first surface (12) and an opposite back surface (14). At least one actuator stem (25) having a moving end (21) is provided and is associated with the back surface of the optical substrate. The optical substrate back surface has at least one integrally formed undercut button (19) and an actuator button (18) with a given thickness (T). The integrally formed button is connected to the actuator stem by an epoxy joint (38) which is distanced from the back surface by at least the dimension of the given thickness.

Abstract: A toy which can be manually, easily, and repeatedly mounted on a wide range of vertical surfaces and remain fixed in place until its position is adjusted by removal and replacement. The toy can be of three dimensional extent and is supported by a unique fastening arrangement comprising a reusable, removable, adhesive putty used in conjunction with a retaining member.

Abstract: The preferred towing extension mirror apparatus includes a support strap, an extension mirror coupled with one end thereof, and coupling assemblies for coupling the strap with the side mirror assembly of the vehicle adjacent the rear side of the side mirror housing. One coupling assembly couples the strap with the side mirror housing on the outboard side of the side mirror, and the other coupling assembly couples with a support rod extending from the vehicle adjacent the inboard side of the side mirror housing.

Abstract: A personal mirror constructed of a planar member having a reflective surface on a front face of a rectangular main body, a first flange extending rearward from a top edge of the main body at an acute included angle, and a suction-type attachment mechanism provided on the first flange and facing rearward to enable mounting of the mirror to a nonporous surface. A second flange may extend forward from a bottom edge of the main body and include at least one hole for receiving the handle of an accessory such as a razor, the hole being formed smaller than a head of the razor to allow the razor to hang from the flange. The planar member may be thermoplastic with the main body and first and second flanges integrally formed with first and second bends, respectively, therebetween. The bend between the second flange and the planar member is an obtuse angle and matched to the acute angle of the first bend so that the second flange extends generally horizontally when the mirror is wall-mounted.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for attaching an object (O) to a sidewall (S) of an aquarium (A). A magnet (18) is attached to an object to be placed inside the aquarium. A niche or pocket (14) is formed in the side (16) of the object which will abut the inside wall of the aquarium. The niche or pocket is sufficiently large to accommodate the magnet which is affixed in place by any suitable means. A second magnet (24) is positioned on the outside of the wall adjacent the object. The magnetic attraction between the two magnets serves to hold the object in place, even if the object is positioned below the waterline (L) in the aquarium.

Abstract: An accessory mirror apparatus that can be mounted on the tailgate, trunk, rear window or other part of a tow vehicle, and oriented to enable the driver of the tow vehicle to see a reflection of the trailer tongue in the mirror while backing up. The apparatus includes a convex mirror rotatably mounted in a bracket. The bracket extends downwardly from the mirror in a pair of elongate leg portions, each of which includes a lockable hinge member which enables the leg portion to be folded. Each leg portion extends downwardly to a first U-shaped bend, then upwardly to a second U-shaped bend, such that the combination of the first and second bends provides a hook member for hanging on tailgates. Each leg portion terminates in a suction cup member to be used for installation on other vehicle applications.

Abstract: A clear/printed hang tag, a hanging system for suspending a package of products from a single wire hanger and/or a double wire hanger, automatic labeling of product packaging on a billboard, and the process for making hang tags. The hang tag has an opening for receiving a single or a double wire hanger cut near the top of a billboard region containing printed matter. The hang tag is made from a continuous web of polyester film with a process including, printing graphics on the back side of the upper portion using reverse image flexographic printing, coating the printed image with a UV cured, opaque ink coating, a lower portion of the front side with a clear, pressure sensitive adhesive, combining and adhering the continuous web of polyester film to a release liner, die cutting the hang tag shape and the hanger opening, stripping the waste material from the liner, and rewinding the combined hang tags and liner on a reel for shipment to a customer.

Abstract: A unitary flexible information presentation board having self-suction is disclosed. The board comprises a unitary flexible sheet having an exterior convex surface, an interior concave surface and a beveled periphery. Each surface is uniquely tapered to allow the interior concave surface, when placed against a substrate, to form a vacuum seal against said substrate, upon application of pressure from the exterior convex surface and thereby adhere to the substrate by self-suction action, without the need for an extraneous suction cup member. It thereby resembles an oversized suction plate upon which information can be prominently displayed. The board can be removed, attached and reattached to substrates without damaging these substrates. The board can be lifted off the attached substrate by lifting of the beveled periphery of the board. Lifting of the periphery of the board releases the vacuum seal formed.

Abstract: A modular vehicle window assembly is provided which has attached thereto interior vehicle accessories. In a preferred embodiment, the window panel assembly includes a window panel disposed within or covering a window opening formed in the vehicle. The window panel may optionally contain a conventional gasket or sealing structure to provide a weather-tight seal in the window opening. Supported on and interconnecting to the interior surface of the window panel are any one of a number of different accessory configurations, including centerline, island, and peninsular overhead consoles providing storage space, overhead lighting, and air conditioning vents for use by the occupants. Other accessories which may be used include an instrument display assembly, a control assembly, a window shade assembly, and a hand-hold assembly.

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting holiday decorations on a smooth surface of a support includes a mounting element that has a bifurcated first end portion forming a first channel for receiving a portion of a garland, and a bifurcated second end portion forming a second channel for receiving a portion of a greeting card. The mounting arrangement further includes a suction cup component constructed to suctionally adhere to the smooth support surface, with the mounting element being connected with the suction cup component.

Abstract: Shaving equipment which includes a mirror, a first attachment device for releasably attaching the mirror to a wall or the like, and a second attachment device for releasably attaching a razor to the equipment. The first and second attachment devices are disposed respectively behind and in front of the mirror. Preferably, the first attachment device, for example a sucker, is hidden from normal view.

Abstract: A hitching mirror for viewing a hitch at the rear of a towing vehicle includes a first panel having a lower reflective surface, a second panel with a suction cup for securing the hitching mirror to a rear window and an incremental adjuster for incrementally adjusting the position of the reflective surface relative to the hitch.

Abstract: A device for fitting up an auxiliary lamp of the present invention includes a pair of brackets 2 opposite to each other and projecting from an auxiliary lamp body 1, a support plate 4 having one side surface adhered to a surface of an automobile, pivot members 5 for projecting from another side surface of the support plate 4 to be fitted loosely between the brackets 2, pivot members 5 interposing washer and nut members 6 and 7, arcuate members 8 and 9 on both sides of the brackets 2, arcuate members 10 and 11 at the surface of the washer and nut members 6 and 7, respectively, and the pivot, washer and nut members 5, 6 and 7 and brackets 2 that have a horizontally elongate recess 12, a through hole 13, a tapped hole 14 and a through hole 15 at the center, respectively and that are engaged by a bolt 16. Thereby, an illumination direction of an auxiliary lamp can be easily adjusted in the vertical or horizontal directions after the auxiliary lamp has been fitted to an automobile by an adhesive.

Abstract: A hanger for suspending an object from a vertical surface. The inventive device includes an object mounting assembly for securing to a rear surface of an object. A vertical surface mounting assembly is provided for mounting to a vertical surface such as a wall or a pane of glass. The vertical surface mounting assembly includes a mounting projection received within a central receiver of the object mounting assembly so as to adjustably and removably couple the object to the vertical surface.

Abstract: A quick-mounting fastening assembly including a fastening structure having an initial attachment surface, and a main attachment surface that is approximately co-planar with the initial attachment surface. A layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive over the initial attachment surface affords adhering the fastening structure to a substrate by pressing the layer of pressure sensitive adhesive against the substrate. A layer of hot-melt adhesive covering the main attachment surface can then be heated by friction in one of several ways to melt the layer of hot-melt adhesive so that upon cooling the layer of hot melt adhesive will be adhered to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a vehicle accessory mounting button, windshield arrangement and a method for making the same which uses nonelastomeric, thermosetting, structural adhesives, preferably in film form, to adhere the accessory mounting button to the interior surface of a windshield. The adhesives provide outstanding long-term adhesion and good accessory assembly vibration performance even under rigorous climate conditions while simultaneously being compatible with conventional autoclaving processes used in windshield manufacturing. Thermosetting structural adhesives suitable to achieve the objectives of this invention include modified epoxies, which have a cure temperature below 325.degree. F., a modulus of elasticity at 85.degree. C. of at least about 10,000 psi when cured, and are compatible with current windshield manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A multi-stage adjustable mirror support in a car has a sucker covered by a sucker cover and a post on the sucker. The post passes through the sucker cover. A press body which is on the sucker cover connects the post pivitedly. The front of the sucker cover receives a gear seat. The gear seat has a chamber to receive a gear, a hole and a recess. A lower link has two parallel side plates to receive the front of the sucker cover. The upper end of the lower link receives the lower end of the middle link pivitedly. An upper link has two parallel side plates to receive the upper end of the middle link pivitedly. The interspace between the upper ends of the spaced side plates receives two arms of a swivel. The swivel has a ball end and two parallel arms. Each arm has a central hole. The interspace between two parallel arms receives a gear seat. The gear seat has a chamber to receive a gear, a hole and a recess. The upper link, the gear seat and the swivel are connected pivotedly.

Abstract: A repair kit for repair and retrofit of an adjustable side view mirror for vehicles having four pliable mounting-bracket assemblies, each having a mirror-engaging adjustment screw for engaging and adjusting the position of the side view mirror within a mirror casing. The kit also includes four pieces of double-sided adhesive tape, each for securing and mounting each of the mounting-bracket assemblies to the inside surface of the mirror casing. Each of the mounting bracket assemblies also has a base member with a bottom surface for adhering one side of the double-sided adhesive tape thereto.

Abstract: A safety-enhanced, inside rearview mirror assembly for vehicles of the type adapted for movement between day and night positions to reduce reflected glare is disclosed. The assembly includes an energy/impact absorbing plate selected to have predetermined thickness, stiffness, cracking/permanent deformation resistance, and galvanic action passivity positioned between the glass mirror element and the day/night actuator within the mirror case. The plate absorbs the actuator impact energy should the day/night actuator be caused to impact the rear of the glass mirror element when the front of the inside rearview mirror assembly is contacted by an air bag during deployment in an accident and substantially reduces damaging protrusion of glass shards which otherwise could puncture and impair proper operation of the air bag. The plate may be spaced from the rear of the mirror element, or adhered to the mirror element preferably with a flexible, resilient adhesive laminate which doubles as an anti-scatter layer.

Abstract: An article support adapted for adhering to a substrate is described. The article support preferably includes a base member, a stretch release adhesive tape adhered to that base member, and some mechanism for gripping the stretch release adhesive tape. These items are arranged so that when the base member is adhered to the substrate by the stretch release adhesive tape, the base member can be removed by pulling on the gripping means at an acute angle from the surface of the substrate. Gripping means which resist disassociation from the stretch release adhesive tape during the removal of the base from the substrate are disclosed, including handle types. The base member can be generic, suitable for attaching various types of support members via, for example, complimentary dovetail slides. In such cases, provision such as a latch can be made to temporarily lock the support member to the base member.

Abstract: A trailer hitch mirror alignment device including a mounting bracket; a pair of space rigid linear telescopically adjustable legs, each leg having an upper end and a lower end and with the lower ends of the legs pivotally and adjustably coupled to the mounting bracket; a mirror pivotally and adjustably coupled between the upper ends of the legs; and a magnet coupled to the mounting bracket and removably securable to a recipient metal surface, particularly a rear of a vehicle with a hitch coupled thereto, with the mirror positionable such that an image of the hitch and surrounding area is provided to a driver of the vehicle, thereby facilitating the positioning of the hitch by the driver in alignment with a hitch on an associated trailer.

Abstract: An alignment device for a trailer hitch which detachably mounts to a tailgate of a pickup truck for visually aligning a hitch ball on a drop hitch bumper of the pickup truck with a coupler on a tow bar of a trailer. The device comprising a reflecting element. A structure is for supporting the reflecting element. A facility is for attaching the reflecting element to the supporting structure in an adjustable manner. A unit is for mounting the supporting structure to the tailgate of the pickup truck in a detachable manner. An assembly is for securing the mounting unit to the supporting structure in an adjustable manner. A driver can look into a rearview mirror of the pickup truck and see within the reflecting element the hitch ball which will align up and engage with the coupler.

Abstract: An improved illuminated sign for adhesive bonding to the inner surface of a pane of transparent material such as the glass of an automotive window comprises a backing panel, a planar electroluminescent lamp, and an indicia-bearing member. The indicia-bearing member is smaller in planar extent than an assembly of the backing panel and the lamp. Strips of double-sided adhesive tape are applied to the border of the backing panel. The second adhesive surface of the tape is used to bond the assembly of the backing panel, the lamp and the indicia-bearing member to the inner surface of an automobile window or the like.

Abstract: A mirror and holder, and method of using the same, is provided for supporting and protecting a mirror. In particular, the holder comprises an elongate strap having a first weighted end and a length of hook and loop type fastening means on one side. A user may hang the strap from a door or ledge, or roll it up into a coil by locating the first end of the strap on said ledge or over said door. The mirror includes a first side with a reflective surface, and a second side having mating hook and loop type fastening means. A user can removably attach the mirror to the strap anywhere along the length of the strap for use when the strap is suspended from a door or the like, or can use the mirror on a flat surface by attaching it to the coiled up strap. A user may also wind the Strap around the mirror to protect the mirror during transport.

Abstract: A new and improved obstruction eliminator with a circular base having a mounting end, a receiving end, and an intermediate surface therebetween. The mounting end has a suction cup thereaffixed. The intermediate surface has a pair of apertures diametrically opposed. A lever is rotatably received within the apertures of the intermediate surface of the circular base. A securement arm is secured to the lever and secured to the suction cup. A support post is secured within the receiving end of the circular base. Two mirror assemblies, each of which are rotatably secured to the support post. Two adjustable mirrors, each of which are rotatably secured to the two mirror assemblies.

Abstract: A picture frame mount (14) comprising first and second strips or tapes (17) (26) in crossed relationship, the one (26) having a channel (29) in which the other (17) is disposed. Tape (17) includes two tongues (20) (21) outside of the channel (29) and an aperture (18) in alignment with the channel (29). The bottom of tongues (20) (21) and the top of tape (26) include adhesive characteristics or coatings, while glue in aperture (18) fastens tape 26 to itself. The tongues (20) (21) are applied to a backing (11) and tape (26) is applied to artwork (12) to provide a "floating" arrangement when mounting between artwork and backing is undertaken. Release sheets (33) (34) protect the adhesive characteristics until the tapes are ready for use.

Abstract: A condensation-free shower mirror includes a housing (11) holding a mirror (10) and a urethane water container (18). The water container, which is substantially the same size and shape as the mirror, is fitted against the back side of the mirror. The water container is fitted with a filling-cap assembly (12) to allow a water-tight seal. Two suction cups (14) extending from the back side of the housing allows the shower mirror to be easily mounted against a shower stall or a wall mirror. When the container is filled with hot water, it heats the mirror above the dew point of water, so that the mirror will remain condensation-free in a steamy environment. Because the shower mirror can be filled with hot tap water, it is portable so that it can be conveniently used in any bathroom.

Abstract: A poster clamp having a clam-shell clamp having an upper member and a lower member, the upper and lower members rotatable about a common hinge between open and closed positions, and when in the closed position a first clamp arm on the upper member overlaying a first clamp arm on the lower members, and when in the closed position a second clamp arm on the upper member, coplanar with the first clamp arm on the upper member, overlaying a second clamp arm on the lower member, the second clamp arm on the lower member coplanar with the first clamp arm on the lower member, the second clamp arms extending substantially at right angles to the first clamp arms, the first and second clamp arms having longitudinal outside edges, the hinge along the longitudinal outside edges of the first clamp arms, whereby when in the closed position the first and second arms of the upper member are in substantially parallel engagement with the first and second arms of the lower member to thereby releasably frictionally engage a sheet p

Abstract: An improved illuminated sign for adhesive bonding to the inner surface of a pane of transparent material such as the glass of an automotive window comprises a backing panel, a planar electroluminescent lamp, and an indicia-bearing member. The indicia-bearing member is smaller in planar extent than an assembly of the backing panel and the lamp. Strips of double-sided adhesive tape are applied to the border of the backing panel. The second adhesive surface of the tape is used to bond the assembly of the backing panel, the lamp and the indicia-bearing member to the inner surface of an automobile window or the like.

Abstract: A molded plastic load-bearing support device with an adhesive coated fabric backing member is disclosed. The fabric backing member is adhesive coated so that the molded plastic, load-bearing support device will adhere to a surface. The fabric backing member is integrally associated with the molded plastic load-bearing support device. The adhesive coating at least partially penetrates the surface of the fabric backing member.

Abstract: An attachable rear viewing vehicle mirror for viewing inaccessible areas about a motor vehicle. The device consists of a uniplanar support frame attachable by suction cups and extending support arms at an obtuse angle thereto for adjustably supporting a wide angle mirror.

Abstract: An optical target system is provided for facilitating a vehicle operator's effecting alignment of the respective hitch assembly components of a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle. The system includes first and second targets that are removably positionable in referencing relationship to respective ones of the hitch assembly components and a viewing mirror that is removably positionable on the towed vehicle to provide the vehicle operator positioned in the towing vehicle with a reflected view of the two targets. Each of the two targets includes a longitudinal guidance element that is disposed in alignment with the longitudinal axis of its respective vehicle and a transverse guidance element that is transversely oriented to the respective longitudinal guidance element and located above the hitch assembly component to provide a visual reference to a vertical axis extending through those components.

Abstract: A non-glass reflective surface is mounted near the top of the rear seat of a motor vehicle in such a way that the driver of the vehicle, by looking in the rear view mirror, can observe an infant in a safety seat wherein the infant is positioned facing the rear of the vehicle. This mirror is attached to the rear seat my means of a large safety pin and is further secured by means of strips of Velcro.

Abstract: A reuseable self securing plastic holding device for mounting onto a smooth clean polished surface and having a particular physical arrangement which absorbs and dissipates the sheer forces exerted thereupon by a held object.

Abstract: A quick change multi-picture frame apparatus (10) for receiving a plurality of subframes (100) having magnetic members (103) provided on their back surfaces; wherein, the apparatus (10) includes a multi-compartmented mainframe (20) having a magnetically attractive element (13) provided in each of the compartments (12) for releasably receiving the subframes (100).

Abstract: A portable sun block releasably connectable onto a transparent non-porous panel such as a window of a vehicle. The device is particularly useful for being selectively positionable by a suction cup onto a vehicle window for blocking or reducing the intensity of sunlight or other vehicle's driving lights from entering into the vehicle and striking an occupant's eyes. With the inclusion of a unique suction release valve, a user may quickly and easily release the vacuum grip of the device against a window for repositioning and re-engagement or removal. By this arrangement, deployment against a window or the like is a simple one-step procedure whereby the valve is closed simultaneous with pressure against its control knob to re-adhere the device.

Abstract: This specification relates to the invention of a vehicular visual safety device. The device utilizes a planar object, and an opposed convex reflecting mirror mounted on the inside surface of a vehicle windshield enabling the driver to see objects lateral, forward and below the level of the front windshield and front portion of the vehicle on the side of the vehicle opposite and lateral to the driver (passenger side) which heretofore encompassed a dangerous blind spots.

Abstract: A flexible, shape-retentent rear view mirror is mounted to a support flange having a flange forward surface, with a positioning flange orthogonally and integrally mounted to an upper edge of the support flange. First and second mounting plates are positioned at opposed ends of the support flange in a coplanar relationship, with each lower edge of each mounting flange having a channel to receive the mirror plate therewithin to capture the mirror plate between the channels and the positioning flange. An arcuate spring plate having a convex forward surface projecting beyond the forward surface of the support flange is oriented between the support flange and the mirror to effect bowing of the mirror. Suction cups mount the organization to an interior surface of a vehicular windshield.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reflection aid (1) intended to increase the ability of users to see, without the inconvenience of spectacles, for example when applying a make-up, which comprises an optical lens (3) capable of attachment to a mirror (4) of the kind in question by means of a fastening device (5). Said lens (3) is attached to the mirror attachment device (5) in such a way that the lens (3), when in the position (A) ready for use, can be set to the desired distance (L) from the mirror (4).

Abstract: An improved in-car rearview mirror structure including a mirror frame seat and a mirror, wherein the upper and lower edges of the mirror frame seat are formed with two grooves respectively and two C-shaped protecting frames are mounted on two sides of the mirror, the length of the protecting frames being adjustable in accordance with the length of the mirror, the mirror with the protecting frames being fitted into the grooves of the mirror frame seat to form an in-car rearview mirror structure, an adhesive tape being attached to the rear face of the mirror for preventing the mirror from crashing due to collision.

Abstract: A picture frame comprises a frame, a back plate, a face plate, and a base. The frame of iron material provides an ornamental border surrounding a picture intended to be displayed. The back plate is made of a soft magnetic plate and is attached to one side of the frame by virtue of its magnetism. The face plate of transparent material is kept between the frame and the back plate in such a manner that it permits a picture intended to be displayed to be placed between it and the back plate. The base made of a flat plate is provided thereon with a retaining portion made up of a left retaining strip, a right retaining strip and a middle retaining strip, each of which is arranged in such a manner that it forms a predetermined angle with the base. The left and the right retaining strips are aligned, while the middle retaining strip is arranged slightly toward the rear side of the base.

Abstract: A picture anchoring apparatus for fixedly positioning a framed picture on a vertical wall surface. The anchoring apparatus utilizes a fastener which has a sharp pointed penetrating member extending from a malleable metal strip. On the outer surface of the malleable metal strip is placed an adhesive pad. The adhesive pad is to be mounted on the frame of a picture with the sharp pointed end to penetrate the wall surface. The fasteners are to be contained within an elongated body which is divided into a pair of storage chambers with a level vial being included within the body separating the storage chambers. The level vial is to be utilized by the user to establish a substantially precise level position for the picture frame prior to physically causing the sharp pointed end of the fasteners to penetrate the wall surface.

Abstract: A reusable self securing plastic holding device for mounting onto a clean smooth surface and having a particular structure which contributes substantial load bearing capacity in being particularly adapted to resist shear force or peel back.

Abstract: A tailer-hitch-viewing mirror tool that can be temporarily mounted on the tailgate of a pickup truck or the rear window of a station wagon, camper, or other towing vehicle. It easily adjusts to pickup truck's tailgate or other towing vehicle's rear window and can be utilized by anyone without special skills or instruction. It conveniently allows the driver of the towing vehicle to align its hitch ball to the mating trailer hitch socket by affording the driver a clear view of the hitch parts from the driver's seat. The driver slowly backs up while viewing the mating hitch parts through the tailgate or rear-window-mounted mirror, whereby he or she can align the hitch ball to the mating trailer hitch, completing the task quickly, comfortably, and without assistance.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a portable water resistent rotating mirror device which may be conveniently affixed to a bathroom wall or placed on a counter surface and which prevents the accumulation of moisture on a rotating mirror in a high moisture environment such as hot showers or saunas. The device comprises a water resistent housing having a generally hollow interior for containing a battery-powered motor which can be activated with a water resistent control switch mounted on a front portion of the water resistent housing. The motor is directly connected to the mirror so that actuation of the motor in turn rotates the mirror at high angular velocities. Attached to the back of the water resistent housing is a suction cup which can be affixed to a vertical wall by compressing the device against the wall. In addition, a pivotal bracket is connected to the lower, rear portion of the water resistent housing.

Abstract: A supporting plate of transparent plastic and having parallel side edges has plural holding bars with integrally molded hooks on each end engaged over the opposite side edges of the plate. The bars have flat faces that drawn against the back surface of the plate, and shallow off-sets along the edges of the bars co-act with the back of the plate to form slots that supportingly receive the edges of cards to display the surfaces of the cards through the transparent plate. Permanent magnets adhered to the backs of the cross bars magnetically support the plate, the cross bars and the cards from iron walls of cabinets and appliances.

Abstract: Adherence of suction cup-supported devices to a wall or other surface is improved by adhesively applying a patch made of a film or sheet of smooth, non-porous material to the wall at places where adherence of the suction cups is desired and then applying a suction cup to the patch. Good adherence of the cup is obtained even to a porous wall.