Abstract: This disclosure describes a sign having a reconfigurable display face. In one example, the sign includes a sign body having a first display face and an opposed face, and a rotatable display member connected to the sign body and having a second display face. The reconfigurable display face includes the first display face and the second display face, and the display member is reconfigurable between a plurality of display orientations by rotation about a rotation axis.

Abstract: An improved system for accessing food data and tracking a user's food intake includes a nutrition information system 600 and a mobile PDA or smartphone-based tag reading system 900. The two systems 600 and 900 are configured to communication. The mobile tag reading system 900 includes a tag capture device 902 for reading the nutritional tag, and a decoder 904 for decoding the header or visual effects included in the nutritional tag to identify the predetermined profile. The decoder 904 is also configured to decode the nutritional tag to generate the subset of the dietary product descriptions and associated nutritional values based upon the predetermined profile. A tracking log 908 is included for storing the associated nutritional values or the modified associated nutritional values based upon input from the user.

Abstract: An illustrated phonics board is provided offering a simplified language learning system using visuals, and moving selectors that are easily manipulated to form simple words. To use, the operator chooses letters from three moving selectors to form a three letter word that shows within a target window. The art on the board provides readily available visual prompts, a quick reference to letters and their phonetic sounds for beginning readers.

Abstract: A method is present for presenting weather information. A number of weather conditions for a geographic region is identified from weather data for the geographic region. A geometry is selected for a weather condition based on a type of the weather condition to form a number of geometries. Each geometry within the number of geometries has a level of transparency within a corresponding border allowing another geometry to be identified when displayed in an overlapping manner. A spatial extension is selected for the each geometry within the number of geometries based on an extent of an associated weather condition to form the number of geometries. The number of geometries is displayed on a map of the geographic region in which the number of geometries is displayed in locations on the map corresponding to locations of the number of weather conditions in the geographic region.

Abstract: A lock assembly comprising a lock body, a shackle, and a locking member configured to selectively lock the shackle relative to the lock body. At least one combination dial is rotatable between various combination positions. The at least one combination dial is associated with the locking member and is configured such that entry of a given series of combination positions causes the locking member to unlock the shackle relative to the lock body. A sensor is configured to sense the rotational position of the al least one combination dial. A display screen is associated with the sensor and is configured to display a position indicia which corresponds to the rotational position of the at least one combination dial.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-contained group of cards or placards rotatable along a common axis. In some aspects said group fits within the boundaries of a fixed front and back wall and a tactile cue is provided on at least one wall to identify front or back. When compiled as a deck, the device has a first cover with an exterior and an interior face, a second cover with an exterior and an interior face wherein the interior of each covers faces the other, a pivot connected to each interior face between; at least one card with a pivot guide where through said pivot extends and around which said card rotates and a finger grab extended from at least one of said first and second covers.

Abstract: One or more regions in a first element that is fixed correspond to indications of a likelihood of satisfying customer demand while optimizing capacity utilization. Customer requirements are stored in a second element that is movable, wherein the one or more regions in the first element are interpreted to determine the likelihood of satisfying customer demand while optimizing capacity utilization, based on the stored customer requirements.

Abstract: A date indicating device attachable to food storage containers is selectably set to indicate the date that the food product inside of the container. The device can be attached to the upper rim of the lid or handle of the container. The device includes a plurality of adjustable knobs which enable the date to be set and includes the month, day, and year.

Abstract: A system for presenting color and design combinations is provided. The system includes first substrate having at least two sections. Each section of the first substrate includes visual representations of physical items representative of a particular style category such that the style category of one section is different from the style category of another section. Each section of the first substrate includes at least one transparent area. The system also includes second substrate having at least two sections. Each section of the second substrate includes at least two colors representative of a particular color category such that the color category of one second substrate section is different from the color category of another second substrate section. The first substrate overlays the second substrate such that colors of one of the second substrate sections can be viewed through the transparent area of one of the first substrate sections.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant indicator is disclosed. The indicator includes a front panel configured to be located on an outside surface of a door. The indicator also includes a back panel configured to be located on an inside surface of the door. The indicator also includes a turning indicator, including a springy living hinge, wherein said turning indicator has a front part disposed on the front panel and a back part disposed on the back panel, and the two parts communicate with each other via a rotatable axis or shaft member configured to pass through an opening bored through the door, and wherein the axis or shaft member is coupled between the front and back parts of the indicator, such that rotation of the back part of the indicator rotates the axis or shaft member, which in turn rotates the front part of the indicator.

Abstract: A package configuration for holding merchandise includes a rotatable element that selectively displays different information to the user as the element is rotated. The rotatable element is restrained without a central hub or pivot pin. The restraining configuration limits lateral movement and minimizes pinching of the rotatable element. In one configuration, the merchandise storage package has a cover assembly having front and rear covers that define at least one window. Three pocket tabs restrain the lateral movement of the rotatable element. Each pocket tab is integrally folded from the blank used to form the storage package. One of the pocket tabs is double folded over itself to form a spacer having a thickness of three layers of blank material. Another pocket tab is folded over the spacer tab to form a fourth layer of material between the front and back covers.

Abstract: A bookmark or promotional device comprises a plurality of pockets aligned side-by-side with the opening of the pocket being at the edge of the bookmark. The pockets contain advertising or other promotional material as inserts. The devices are produced in different versions for different audiences and are distributed through a variety of channels generally free of charge to customers.

Abstract: The present technology relates to rotatable wheel assemblies and methods of making the same. Specifically, the present technology relates to rotatable wheel assemblies including a rotatable wheel enclosed in a carrier. The carrier includes a front cover member and a back cover member. The rotatable wheel may be located between the front cover member and the back cover member. At least one cover member may include an integrated hub. The wheel may be secured by and rotate about the integrated hub. At least one cover member may include a viewing window, which allows the user to view a face of the wheel.

Abstract: Taught herein is an identification device for golf club head covers comprising an outer shell having a front cover and a back cover; a window for displaying identifying indicia disposed on said front cover; a disk bearing a plurality of identification indicia; means for rotating the disk intermittently so that the identifying indicia are displayed through the window, one indicium at a time, the means being disposed within said outer shell; and means for connecting the identification device to a golf club head cover. Since a plurality of different identification indicia can be displayed at a push of a button, a convenient and easy to use identification device for golf club head covers is realized.

Abstract: An appliance for a room door serves to display a message at both the inside and outside faces of the door and further enables one at the inside face to observe individuals and activities beyond the outside face. The appliance includes an interior unit against the inside face of the door, an exterior unit against the outside face of the door, an operating shaft extending through the door and between the two units, and a viewer that extends through the operating shaft and clamps the units against their respective faces of the door. Each unit has a cover provided with a window and a message wheel, a portion of which is exposed for viewing through the window in its cover. The message wheels are engaged with the operating shaft, so that they rotate in unison and display like messages through the windows in the covers of their respective units.

Abstract: An device including a motor, a disk rotatable by the motor and a housing for the motor and disk, the housing suitable for insertion into a greeting card, magazine, t-shirt, caps, hats, licensed characters, plastic novelty items, sculpted novelty items, figurines, other items of apparels, statutes, models, watches, jewelry, packaging, direct mail, POP displays, gift cards, or in any other type of object in which a moving small eye-catching device having a substantially thin and flat profile might be desired.

Abstract: A bookmark or promotional device comprises a plurality of pockets aligned side-by-side with the opening of the pocket being at the edge of the bookmark. The pockets contain advertising or other promotional material as inserts. The devices are produced in different versions for different audiences and are distributed through a variety of channels generally free of charge to customers.

Abstract: A serving dish for small children has a window through which exchangeable pictures can be viewed. The dish has an upper dish with a transparent window, a lower dish, and an exchangeable picture carrier situated in between. In order to permit easy cleaning of the dish and simple replacement of the pictures, the upper dish is fastened to the lower dish with at least one central fastening element bearing at least one rotatable picture carrier, such that different pictures are displayed in the window when the picture carrier is rotated.

Abstract: A rotatable animation device with a first substrate member rotatable relative to a second substrate member. A plurality of coded images are disposed on one substrate member, and a plurality of shutter elements and interposed viewing sections are disposed on the other substrate member to establish a viewing area. The coded images are sequentially completed in response to a relative rotation between the substrate members. The first substrate member can be flexible to enable a deflection into contact with the second substrate member. The inner surface of the first substrate member can have a resiliently compressible concave portion, which can include at least a ring portion of the first substrate member. The concave portion can be induced by at least one biasing surface deformation, such as a crease. A case, a centrally disposed fastening arrangement, or another mechanism can induce a compression of the first substrate member.

Abstract: A perpetual calendar wheel chart for determining the calendar for a particular year past, present, or future is comprised of two wheel members adapted to rotate about a common center. The first wheel member has in its center indicia representing the tens and ones digits of the year and has around its circumference indicia representing the day of the month. The second wheel member atop the first wheel member is generally transparent and has in its center indicia representing the hundreds and thousands digits of the year for aligning with the ones and tens digits of the year indicia of the first member and has around its circumference twelve transparent windows representing the months of the year that align with the day of the month indicia of the first member to indicate the calendar for a particular year.

Abstract: A two-sided, multi-sport scoring banner 30 consisting of a plurality of flexible scoring elements 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D sandwiched between a front face 32 and a back face 34. A set of scoring symbols 44A, 44B, 44C, 44D selectively positioned and uniformly spaced upon the scoring element to allow the score of a competitive event to be displayed through a plurality of windows 48, 50, 52, 54 formed into the front and back faces of the scoring banner. A plurality of utility storage pockets 90, a plurality of equipment storage loops 110 and a plurality of hooks 120 attached to the scoring banner to facilitate the organization of a variety of sport equipment items. A team insignia 74, a home and visitor title 76, 78 and a plurality of advertisement signs 130 printed on or attached to the scoring banner's two faces. In one embodiment a plurality of linear pockets 60, 62, 64, 66 are included within the scoring banner to facilitate the use and storage of a plurality of ground stakes or rods 58.

Abstract: A display is disclosed as having a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The third panel is retained by and between the first and second panels in a manner in which at least part of the third panel is exposed. An indicia is printed on the exposed part of the third panel which includes an integrally formed detachable portion which is fixably connectable to one of the first and second panels and which provides a bearing surface upon which the third panel rotates. The first and second panels are adhered to one another in a manner to permit rotation of the third panel member there between.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus by which rules and record keeping in games employing miniature figures as game pieces are incorporated onto the base of the miniature figures themselves. Counters or wheels keep track of a character's characteristics and how they change as a game progresses. Values can be customized for each character by providing differently numbered wheels for the bases. Also, a method for providing collectable game pieces with varied features by providing them to the consumer concealed in packaging.

Abstract: The invention concerns a label comprising a support (2), display elements (6a-6f), and means for mounting mobile elements rotatably on the support. For at least one of the display elements, the mounting means (14, 16) extend at some distance from the center of the element and are discontinuous along a circumferential direction around said center.

Abstract: A message board having multiple surfaces connected together such that they are rotatable with respect to one or more axes. In its simplest design, the message board includes two surfaces rotatable around a single axis. The first surface includes a set of messages arranged on its front face in a predefined pattern. The second surface is stacked over the front face of the first surface, covering the set of messages on the front face of the first surface. The second surface includes one or more windows that allow selection and display of a subset of the messages available on the first surface as the two surfaces are rotated with respect to each other. In other embodiments, the message board includes additional stacked surfaces that may include messages and/or windows, wherein proper alignment and relative rotation of the plurality of surfaces reveal selected messages distributed over the surfaces.

Abstract: A wind-actuated, spinning novelty device enabling a user to quickly, easily and interchangeably mount and transport a dual-head rotational device on a vehicle and to enjoy an active display along with coincident display of a selected logo, mascot depiction, design and/or vocal, thereby enabling a user to demonstrate patriotism, support for a sports team or to display any other personal interest capable of visual and/or audible expression by providing a dynamic showcase for individual interests and/or beliefs through the incorporation of effects such as, for exemplary purposes only, holographic images, reflective ornamentation, distinctive coloration, lights, insignias, licensed characters, other special visual effects and/or other notable styles or features.

Abstract: A clipboard apparatus includes a compact integrated slide viewer. The clipboard section comprises a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer plus a document holding, spring loaded clip attached to the upper edge of the multilayered board. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the middle layer includes a cavity for receiving a rotatable wheel. Indicia on the rim of the wheel are viewable through a transparent window in the top layer of the multilayered clipboard. The wheel extends through an aperture in the side of the board so that the wheel can be rotated and information read off of the indicia through the transparent viewing window. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the cavity is square and receives a rectangular slide that moves into and out of the cavity through a side aperture. Transparent windows on the top and bottom layers make it possible to view indicia on the slide from both sides of the multilayered clipboard.

Abstract: The invention concerns a label comprising a support (2), display elements (6a-6f), and means for mounting mobile elements rotatably on the support. For at least one of the display elements, the mounting means (14, 16) extend at some distance from the centre of the element and are discontinuous along a circumferential direction around said centre.

Abstract: A merchandise display, comprising a substantially planar display board having the form of a profile of a human head including a headwear portion, a head portion, and a neck portion. Merchandise is mounted to the display board. The merchandise includes a main section and a strap. The strap engages the headwear portion of the display board. The main section is suspended from the strap and covers a part of the head portion, thereby displaying the merchandise on the display board as the merchandise would appear in normal use.

Abstract: A retractable modem cord device wherein a window in the front face of the case of the device is provided, through which a design, such as a pattern, inscription, or logo can be seen. When a retractable cord of this device is pulled out of the case it causes the design to rotate or spin. Likewise, when the cord is retracted back into the case of the retractable modem cord device, the design spins. Thus, anyone observing the retractable modem cord device will see the spinning design. It is believed this spinning design will be interesting to observers, thus lending special appeal to the device.

Abstract: A first pattern is created by providing an image and its enantiomorph on opposite sides of an axis of bilateral symmetry and selectively removing elements from the image and its enantiomorph without removing any element from both the image and its enantiomorph. A second pattern is created, being an enantiomorph of the first pattern. The patterns are rotated relative to each other about a common axis with both patterns visible to a viewer, whereby an intelligible pattern having at least one axis of bilateral symmetry is formed by a combination of the patterns at at least one position of the first pattern relative to the second pattern. At other positions the intelligible pattern is present only in an encoded fashion. The encoding is done by ensuring that elements are missing from the first pattern so that it is unable in itself to constitute an intelligible design, the missing elements being supplied when the first pattern is appropriately combined with the second pattern.

Abstract: A clipboard apparatus includes a compact integrated slide viewer. The clipboard section comprises a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer plus a document holding, spring loaded clip attached to the upper edge of the multilayered board. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the middle layer includes a cavity for receiving a rotatable wheel. Indicia on the rim of the wheel are viewable through a transparent window in the top layer of the multilayered clipboard. The wheel extends through an aperture in the side of the board so that the wheel can be rotated and information read off of the indicia through the transparent viewing window. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the cavity is square and receives a rectangular slide that moves into and out of the cavity through a side aperture. Transparent windows on the top and bottom layers make it possible to view indicia on the slide from both sides of the multilayered clipboard.

Abstract: The invention provides a sheet material (10) having a first set of folds, the sheet material further comprising a rotatable disc (8) attached thereto.

Abstract: Two plastic film transparencies are rotatably attached side-by-side by engagement of film portions on one transparency with at least one incision on the other. There are images on each transparency and the rotatable attachment allows relative rotation of the transparencies to overlay the images on the transparencies. The images are cooperative so that overlaid images provide cooperative images. The rotatable attachment is accomplished by film portions on one transparency engaging an incision or incisions on the other. In some embodiments of the subject invention at least one of the transparencies is essentially circular. In all embodiments of the invention the relative rotation of the transparencies is in a range of 10° to 360°.

Abstract: A retractable badgeholder wherein a window in the front face of the case of the badgeholder is provided, through which a design, such as a pattern, inscription, or logo can be seen. When a retractable cord of this improved badgeholder is pulled out of the case it causes the design to rotate or spin. Likewise, when the cord is retracted back into the case of the badgeholder, the design spins. Thus, anyone observing the badgeholder will see the spinning design. It is believed this spinning design will be interesting to observers, thus lending special appeal to the improved badgeholder.

Abstract: A first plastic film transparency (10) is formed to include an image (14). A second plastic film transparency (12) is formed to include a complementary image (16). The transparencies (10, 12) are positioned side-by-side. The first transparency (10) is formed to include a circle of circumferentially spaced apart incisions (18) in it. The second transparency (12) includes film portions (20) that project through the incisions (18) and connect the transparencies (10, 12) together for at least some rotation, one relative to the other. One transparency (10, 12) can be rotated relative to the other to bring the images (14, 16) into a predetermined relationship, each to the other, so that the two images (14, 16) when viewed together will provide a predetermined combined image.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite layer-like information carrier with an upper and a lower cover layer (6) and a center intermediate layer (6), having two parallel separating slits extending through it in the longitudinal direction, so that a sliding tongue is formed, which can be moved in the longitudinal direction, wherein the information can be viewed through a transparent section in the cover layer; in order to execute the method efficiently, it comprises the following method steps: making available sheets constituting the upper and the lower cover layer and of a sheet constituting the intermediate layer, cutting a plurality of separating slits, which extend one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, and are aligned with each other and are separated by a strip, in several parallel rows, in the intermediate layer, layered arrangement and connection of the sheets in areas outside of the parallel separating slits, each of which delimits a respective sliding tongue, and cutting the composite lay

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a display device, including: a front panel and/or a rear panel having defined therethrough at least two apertures; and an index panel(s) disposed behind the front panel and/or the rear panel and moveable between at least first and second positions to vary what can be viewed through the at least two apertures by an observer looking at the front panel and/or the rear panel. In one aspect of the invention, the display device is a book, with the front panel and/or the rear panel being a page(s) of the book and the index wheel(s) being disposed at the front and/or the rear of the book.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an information carrier with an upper and a lower cover layer and a plate, which can be moved between the cover layers. The information carrier contains information, which is given a defined association by the appropriate positioning of the plate with respect to the cover layer. In order to be able to produce the information carrier in a more compact and simpler way, it is designed in accordance with the present invention in such a way that the plate (10) is embodied to have a circular disk shape, except for at least one cut off edge section, and can be viewed and manually moved through a cutout in at least one of the cover layers, and is formed out of a center layer arranged between the upper and the lower cover layer by cutting a separating slit in the shape of an arc of a circle.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Activity Schedule Recording Device generally comprising a flat shell that carries and encloses rotatably mounted indicator discs having indicator numbers. The indicator numbers on the indicator discs can be seen in view openings in the shell. The view openings have labels that indicate a schedule item. As the corresponding disc is manually rotated, indicator numbers can be changed to correspond to the scheduled time for each item.

Abstract: A display device, including: a front panel having defined therethrough at least two apertures; and an index panel disposed behind the front panel and moveable between at least first and second positions to vary what can be viewed through the at least two apertures by an observer looking at the front panel.

Abstract: The location recorder assembly consists of a pair of disks, each bearing location site information about their periphery. The disks are held together by a pair of indicator studs, the heads of which are independently rotatable and which bear designation devices to permit a particular location site to be designated by the rotational orientations of the disks and the indicator studs.

Abstract: A reference device for use in indicating prognosis of a physical condition based upon selected diagnostic characteristics of the physical condition. The reference device may include a first panel member having first selected diagnostic characteristics of the physical condition distributed thereon, and a second panel member including second selected diagnostic characteristics of the physical condition distributed thereon as well as prognosis indicators associated with the second selected diagnostic characteristics. The first and second panels are mounted for relative movement whereby a selected one of the first selected diagnostic characteristics may be paired with a selected one of the second diagnostic characteristics and a determinable prognosis is revealed corresponding the specific paired characteristics. The reference device is particularly useful for prognosing melanoma based upon diagnostic characteristics of a skin lesion.

Abstract: A picture card (9) including a front card (11), a back card (10), a first transparency (14) and a second transparency (18). First and second transparencies are rotatably secured together by means of grommet (20) and second transparency (18) is mounted to back card (10). First transparency (14) preferably includes an image similar to that of second transparency (18), whereby first transparency (14) can be rotated to align its image with the image of second transparency (18).

Abstract: A device for assigning numbers to products having casings, such as electronic calculators, has at least two digit wheels, each preferably having digits 0 through 9. One of the digit wheels is transparent, while the other may be opaque, with a light background. The digits on each of the two wheels are offset from radial lines such that two-digit numbers can be made with selected digits juxtaposed. If three digit wheels are included the tens wheel has digits centered on radial lines. The casing of the product to be numbered has a number viewing window and an internal peg on which the digit wheels are held and can be rotated for adjustment, as well as at least one peg or pin for engaging registry holes to align and maintain the digit wheels in proper position. In a preferred embodiment the digit wheels are manipulated to the proper number by removing the back from the casing.

Abstract: A device for indicating the status of a refrigerant storage tank and its contents. Three indicia bearing disks are separately mounted for rotation to the indicator. Each disk is divided into a plurality of annular sectors such that partial rotations of each disk expose successive sectors to view through windows in the display panel. A first disk bears indicia to display the type of refrigerant in the tank. A second disk bears indicia to display the recycle status of the refrigerant in the tank. A third disk bears indicia to display the intended disposition of the contents of the tank. A shaft is inserted through a central portion of each of the disks. Each shaft extends into apertures on the display panel and the backing plate located on the axes of rotation of the disks. A notch is provided on the periphery of each disk at the juncture of adjacent sectors.

Abstract: A disk is mounted upon a substrate of sheet material with a separate piece also of sheet material secured to the substrate and having at least a pair of strips overhanging the disk and of a length sufficient to lie flat thereagainst. The strips define a number of points at which the inner circumference of the disk is engaged and with a spacing a=Dsin (180.degree./n).+-.25% where D is the diameter of the opening and n is the number of disk overhanging strips. When two strips are provided the applicable formula is a=Dsin (180.degree./4).+-.25% where D is said diameter of said opening.

Abstract: An electrically illuminated advertising display for continuously exhibiting consumer products in a range of colors. The advertising display has a light source in the interior of a housing; a translucent screen forming the front portion of the housing, at least one rotatable disk interposed between the translucent screen and the light source, at least one light conducting element interposed between the translucent screen and the rotating disk, and a small fractional horsepower motor for continuously rotating the disk. The translucent screen has a thin outer photographic film with a translucent base layer and a clear transparent sheet which is bonded at its outer edges to the photographic film. One end portion of the light conducting element is bonded to a clear plastic sheet behind the photographic film and has a shape which corresponds to a portion of an image on the photographic film.

Abstract: A rotatable wheel assembly which is suited for use as a wheel calculator, including a wheel having an axial hole therein and bearing indicia on one of its faces, front and back covers between which the wheel is sandwiched, the front cover having a window opening therein for selective viewing of the indicia on the wheel face, and the back cover and the front cover being adhesively bonded to each other through the hole in the wheel, the bond providing a grommetless pivot or axle for the wheel. To inhibit contact between the adhesive bond and the wheel while maximizing the width of the axle relative to the size of the hole in the wheel, a mask having a hole therein which is of substantially the same size as, but not greater than, the hole in the wheel, is interposed between the back cover member and the wheel with the two holes axially aligned with each other.

Abstract: A storage container includes a base housing having first and second containers mounted to the housing. The base housing includes a cavity therewithin, having a rotatable dial projecting through a first side wall of the housing. The dial includes sequential digits visible through a window in a top wall of the housing, wherein sequential days are counted relative to contact lenses, and particularly disposable contact lenses stored within the first and second containers.