Abstract: A communication device support intended to be worn by a person includes a bottom portion intended to be connected to the trunk of the person. The bottom portion has members that bear on the shoulders, the back, and the chest of the person, these members being rigidly connected to each other and conformed to ensure that the bottom portion is inherently stable on the trunk. A top portion holds the communication device above the head of the person, this top portion being rigidly connected to the bottom portion and conformed to enable the free movement of the head. The members that bear on the shoulders include two shoulder straps, a dorsal upright connected to the shoulder straps via a dorsal crossmember, and two pectoral uprights connected to the shoulder straps via a pectoral crossmember, all of these members having an ergonomic shape.

Abstract: An identification badge holder includes a portable digital information device, which may be a USB flash drive secured directly or indirectly to the rear face thereof by any of a number of structures which would facilitate ready access, secure attachment and, in some instances, redundant securement employing two types of securement. A system for attaching a stand-alone identification badge to a card which has a USB flash drive secured or securable thereto.

Abstract: Coded message clothing and a system thereof wherein theme-based, numerical coding is displayed on a wearable article, and wherein associated theme-based code books are offered therewith, such that only a purchaser of a coded article within a particular theme may receive the related translation book for that theme, and therefore decode a message related to that theme, wherein only purchasers of commonly themed articles may translate each other's messages.

Abstract: A hand-held inter-auto display device includes a handle portion and an interconnecting and substantially planar display portion. A plurality of individual sheets, each displaying at least a portion of a selected message, are displayed from at least one side of the planar display portion. A visual enhancement element, including any of LED elements, phosphorescent coatings or reflective lettering, is associated with at least one of the handle, display portion and sheets to better display a selected message of an exposed sheet supported upon the display portion.

Abstract: A hand held sign comprising, a support medium adapted to display a message, text, image or other indicia and having two holes in spaced relationship to one another therein and a handle to support the support medium wherein the handle is formed by that support medium material that remains between the two holes.

Abstract: A cap, jacket, shirt, or sweatshirt displaying the logos of two rival adjacent a field, court, mat or rink depicting the sport in which the teams vie. These logos may be readily ripped-off, being attached by hook-and-loop fabric, or the like, to enable the following week's rivalry to be displayed on the same item of apparel. The wearer's preference is displayed on that item of apparel by means of a team name/logo/exhortational message displayed elsewhere on the item than in the display region and by a red ‘DIS’ cord stretched across the team the wearer wishes to lose in a manner reminiscent of the international NOT! display.

Abstract: One embodiment of a garment item which allows wearers to count down or up to any occasion. The embodiment consists of a patch (13), frame (12) and separators (19) on the garment. In conjunction with our incomplete sentence slogans and the combination of numerical appliqués created from base (14) and hook (16), a wearer can look forward to almost any occasion and communicate his or her message to the world.

Abstract: A system optionally attaches non-reversible, interchangeable fabric, leather, vinyl or other natural or synthetic covering material logo (or advertisement, signage or art) panels to one or more items, such as articles of furniture or personal gear including clothing, sports equipment, and memorabilia frames. The items may include upholstered or non-upholstered sports stadium chairs or other soft-covered items such as leather jackets or golf bags without detracting from their appearance, even if the panel is removed. The panels can also be applied to vehicle seats, public furniture, office furniture, water coolers, or other domestic furniture. The attachment is inconspicuous and hidden from view. Such a logo panel can also cover an area emblazoned with a permanent different logo. These panels can be embroidered sports memorabilia with spaces for actual team member signatures or performer autographs, or they can be corporate logos or promotional advertising panels.

Abstract: A hand-held ground-supported display device for warning passersby is disclosed. Included is a self-supporting sign panel and a plurality of at least three mast sections telescopically interfittable, one within the other. A coupler is attached to the sign panel, with a socket for releasably engaging the top mast section. The mast sections have progressively smaller internal diameters and progressively shorter lengths, with the outermost mast section having the largest internal diameter and the longest length. Middle mast upper and middle mast lower stop members are attached to upper and lower ends of the middle mast section, respectively. In one example, the middle mast upper stop member has an end wall with first and second sidewalls extending downwardly therefrom with lower free ends for interfering with stop members associated with the top and the bottom mast sections. A kit including the display device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An improved device for signaling traffic on roadways including a fixed display surface with one or more additional display surfaces rotatably attached, such that different indicia can be displayed to motorists. A rotation grip allows an operator to manually change the position of the additional display surfaces. This manual adjustment ensures the operator is displaying the appropriate messages not only to oncoming traffic but also to traffic approaching from the rear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a signage system (10) comprising a plurality of textile products (12), wherein each textile product comprises a flexible display device (14) adapted to show a display content forming part of a unified message. The system is characterized in that each flexible display device (14) further is adapted to show an indication of the position of the display content of the flexible display device in relation to the display contents of the other flexible display devices in the unified message, before showing the display content. The present invention also relates to a method for presenting a unified message by means of a plurality of flexible display devices (14) each comprised in a textile product (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to placement of visual prompts on hospital garments and linens to suggest workers to practice hand hygiene. Prompts will be text in any language, symbols, or other designs and will be affixed to garments and linens with stickers, buttons, embroidery, dye, paint, and other means. Specifically the invention includes designs and/or statements including but not limited to CLEAN YOUR HANDS and PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS FIRST on hospital linens and hospital garments, such as patient gowns, scrubs, sheets, and blankets to prompt healthcare workers in contact with patients to wash their hands.

Abstract: A flag having a first panel having an outer surface and an inner surface, the first panel bearing a first indicia visible from the outer surface when the flag is turned outside-out, and from the inner surface when the flag is turned inside-out; and, a second panel having an outer surface and an inner surface, the second panel bearing a second indicia visible both from the outer surface when the flag is turned outside-out, and from the inner surface when the flag is turned inside-out; the first and second panels each having a perimeter, the perimeters of the first and second panels substantially secured to one another to form a pouch having a single opening to accommodate turning the flag inside-out.

Abstract: A piece of printing stock for making, in combination with a badge base, an information badge, includes a face sheet and a liner. The face sheet includes a layer of adhesive, with the liner releasably adhered to the layer of adhesive. The face sheet also includes a badge label, for example, as defined by a weakening line cut into the face sheet. In addition, the liner includes a badge liner, for example, as defined therein by a weakening line cut into the liner. The badge liner is smaller in dimensions than the badge label and is positioned with respect to the badge label such that when the badge label is removed from the face sheet, the badge liner is removed from the liner and remains adhered to the badge label.

Abstract: Clothing with complementary designs. A plurality of upper body garmnents is disclosed, each with at least one design segment. The design segments are designed to mutually complement, so that when the design segments are placed adjacent each other they form a unified design. In this fashion a visual team or group identity is created, and the aesthetic appearance of the individuals wearing the upper body garments bearing design segments is enhanced. The instant invention may be used with individuals riding motorcycles in tandem, jet skiers, sledders, rowing teams, etc. A method of use is also disclosed wherein individuals wearing the upper body garments with design segments are positioned so that the design segments form a unified design.

Abstract: A novelty apparatus that includes a birthday announcement and a number of money clips to which can be attached a paper form of money. The novelty apparatus includes a base and a frame that surrounds the base, with the base being either rectangular or square in nature. The base has a rear-mounted primary clip that can be used to attach the novelty apparatus to an item of clothing. The front side of the novelty apparatus has a front-mounted logo stating “Happy Birthday,” along with a place where a numerical sticker indicative of age can optionally be placed. A number of clips organized in one or more rows are attached to the front side of the base to allow other individuals to attach paper money as gift offerings to the person who is experiencing the birthday.

Abstract: A body article combinable with a piece of clothing, footwear, etc., displays indicia, such as signs/logos/brands/trademarks, comprising an opening with counterpart door locking means attached to the opening's edge, hinge means attached to the opening's edges, a door member attached to the hinge means and capable of opening inside the body article. The door member includes door locking means attached to its outer face and aligned with the counterpart door locking means enabling their releasable coupling, and indicia holding means attached to its outer face. The article comprises an indicia bearing plate including counterpart indicia holding means attached to its inward face, and aligned with the indicia holding means enabling their releasable coupling; and indicia means disposed on its outward face for display. A modified embodiment comprises the indicia means directly disposed on the outer face of door member that is releasably coupled to the hinge means.

Abstract: Garment with an interchangeable patch system includes at least one panel having one or more openings extending from an inner surface adapted to face the wearer of the garment to an opposed an outer surface, and one or more patches each removably attachable via a front surface to the inner surface of the panel over a respective opening such that an opaque portion of the front surface of the patch is visible via the opening when viewing the outer surface of the panel. To enable the removable attachment of the patches to the panel, the panel and each patch include at least one pair of first and second cooperating fasteners. The first fastener of each pair is arranged on the inner surface of the panel and the second fastener of each pair is arranged on the front surface of the patch.

Abstract: A rollable display (101) is wearable on a sleeve (103). The display (101) is part of a wrist-based device with a “U” shape. A part of the device is on top of the sleeve (103). The display (101) can be rolled out for use as needed. The device itself may be flexible or bendable i.e. have a x-rigid, U-shape or may allow the “U” shape to be folded out, for example by a hinge or sequence of connected segments that can be rotated freely, but which keep their position after being moved. The display (101) may be rolled out from under the sleeve (103) and then over the sleeve (103) along a predefined curve by means of a guiding mechanism. The device is easy to use, allows the use of large displays that may always be visible and allows freedom in the display design with respect to the direction in which the flexible display (101) is rolled out.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a body shaped as a large open-faced hand made from deformably resilient material. The body has a water-impermeable outer surface and a solid core monolithically formed therewith. The solid core has a cavity that has flanges for receiving a user's metacarpals therein. A rectilinear stabilizing bar traverses longitudinally across the body, is statically seated within the solid core, is intercalated between the outer layers, and has a threaded aperture formed at a midpoint thereof. A mechanism is included for covering an arm of the user such that the user's arm is protected from undesirable air-traveling particulates during clapping conditions. The arm is invisible from an exterior of the arm covering mechanism. The arm covering mechanism is formed from flexible and water-impermeable material for prohibiting the user's arm from becoming soaked during inclement weather conditions.

Abstract: A method and kit for communication using a leg covering. The method includes: selecting a one or more graphical displays presenting a desired message; removably coupling the graphical display via a coupling mechanism to a thigh portion of a leg covering normally covered by another article of clothing; and selectably displaying the graphical display. The one or more graphical displays may comprise a game; evoke a particular emotional response; include textual or graphical images; and/or may comprise a color contrasting to the leg covering. The kit for communication using a leg covering includes a leg covering and a communication system which includes: one or more graphical displays and a coupling mechanism. The one or more graphical displays may be removably coupled to a portion of the leg covering selected from the groups consisting of: a thigh portion, a calf portion, a shin portion, and a knee portion.

Abstract: An arm cover with an integral banner is presented that may be provided to sports fans, political fans, etch, as a novelty item. The arm cover includes a tubular member sized and shaped to comfortably fit over a person's forearm, wrist, hand and base of the fingers of a wearer. A banner is attached either temporarily or permanently to the tubular member and it can constitute a national/team flag, pennant, a logo, or provide other promotional information. In one embodiment of the invention, the banner is folded and tucked into a pocket or slit formed in the tubular member in order to hide it when it is not in use. The wearer can display the banner by pulling it out of the pocket or slit.

Abstract: A hand-held display device such as a stop/slow paddle is provided for warning passing motorists. Included is a self-supporting sign panel having opposed major surfaces for displaying warning information. A first mast section has a first end receiving the sign panel and an opposed second end. A second mast section is releasably joined to the first mast section with a coupler providing end-to-end joinder, with the coupler keyed to the first and the second mast sections. At least one of the first and the second mast sections have a tactile indication of the angular position of the sign panel.

Abstract: A handheld illuminated traffic sign is disclosed. The handheld sign provides a warning to oncoming traffic. The sign includes a planar surface having two sides. Each side includes a solid background color having a plurality of block letters providing a warning. The block letters are illuminated by red LED bulbs. The sign also includes a perimeter which is illuminated by a plurality of side mounted bulbs. A printed circuit board is located in an interior portion of the sign. The sign also includes a handle. The red LED bulbs may be flashing. The sign may include a blue beacon mounted on a top portion of the sign or a line of blue lights outlining the perimeter of the sign. The handle may be extendable to lengthen the handle.

Abstract: Method for conducting a marketing/advertising campaign using lunch bags includes determining at least one product or service to be advertised, determining graphic matter to be placed onto at least one face of the lunch bag, placing the graphic matter onto the face(s) of the lunch bag, identifying targeted users of the advertised product(s) or service(s) and providing the lunch bag having the graphic matter thereon only to the targeted users. Lunch bags can thus be used to effectively deliver advertisements to their customary users, i.e., children. Appropriate determination of the graphic matter based for example, on the age of the targeted children, and/or identification of the targeted users can optimize the effect of the advertisement.

Abstract: An attachable and detachable cover for a pocket having an inner area. The cover may include a first portion disposed external to the pocket, generally conforming to a contour of the pocket, and removably secured to the pocket. The first portion may include a decorative element. In addition, the decorative cover may include a second portion disposed within the inner area of the pocket. The second portion may cause the cover to be retained by the pocket. Further, the cover may include a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles marked with a design resembling an oxygen mask and articles which themselves resemble an oxygen mask. Such articles are useful in promoting self-care awareness and improving self-care. Particularly preferred articles include, for example, headwear, footwear, eyeglasses, sunglasses, articles of clothing, hair accessories, writing utensils, stationery, paperweights, keychains, jewelry, magnets, drinking glasses, dishes, napkins, napkin holders, sheets, towels, and picture frames.

Abstract: A multi-sided hand-held sign includes two substantially planar panels having a preselected shape interlocking substantially perpendicularly at a common central vertical axis and held in position partly by a handle for engaging with and holding the sign panels. Indicia typical of signs held by school crossing guards are disposed on all the planar surfaces of the planar sign panels, and a slotted top end cap is engageable with the top horizontal edges of the planar sign panels.

Abstract: The present invention is sporting apparel with a split team appearance. One piece of apparel that would show two different teams, a current player's team and the player's college team, home and away colors, and throwback and current colors.

Abstract: The invention consists of a pair of triangular components of a flexible material that attach to the arms of a pair of eyeglasses or sunglasses. The material may be printed for promotional or advertising purposes. Each triangular component or banner includes means for easily and removably attaching the banner to the arms of the glasses.

Abstract: An image display apparatus is provided which comprises a flexible image display panel, and can be easily mounted on clothes. The image display panel can be easily mounted on clothes, and a drive section for driving the image display panel for displaying images is also provided.

Abstract: A display device, according to the present invention, taking the form of a scroll with handle (201) and spool-rod shaft (202) for rolling and unrolling printed flexible material (400) and a tubular housing (300) with an internal chamber—a floating cowling—freely rotatable over said wound spool-rod from which the printed material is extendable. The scroll text (400) or image to be viewed is manually extendable by pulling it through a continuous longitudinal slot (301) in the cowling with a pull-tab (501) which also prevents the printed material from being irretrievably drawn into the cowling. The cowling is rotatably received at its open ends over the spool-rod by a pair of opposed retaining/aligning yokes. The invention improves on traditional scrolls by providing protective containment for the printed material without requiring the containment's separation to display it. The cowling and handle are adaptable as works of art related to the printed material.

Abstract: An wearable assembly wherein a display system is incorporated into an article of clothing, such as a video jacket or vest. The display system includes at least an output device, a mass storage device, and an input device. The output device includes at least a display device with a substantially rigid display screen. The mass storage device is in content providing relationship to the output device. The input device includes operator accessible controls controllingly associated with the output and mass storage devices. An electrical power source is in electrical power supplying relationship to at least the display system. A carrying harness supports at least the display screen on a torso of a person wearing the article of clothing. The display screen is supported by the carrying harness so that the display screen is generally weight bearingly independent of the article of clothing. A pad is positioned between the carrier's torso and the display screen in motion stabilizing relationship with the display screen.

Abstract: A hand-held, reflective signaling device made up of a card having a first and second side, each of which contain symbols and reflective portions. Each of the symbols represents a potential request for service by the card holder. The cardholder displays to approaching traffic or other passersby the side of the card containing the symbol matching the cardholder's current request for service, e.g., the request for taxi service. In doing so, the cardholder indicates his or her request for service in a clear, highly visible, and unambiguous manner. The device does not require batteries, light sources, or electrical circuitry. Further, due to its credit-card-like shape, the cardholder can keep the device close at hand in a wallet or purse.

Abstract: After-market, detachable warning lights for a reversible highway sign are easily attachable to existing stop/slow highway signs currently in use in highway construction areas. Left and right light boxes are attached to opposite vertical edges of the sign with a pair of red lights on the “stop” side of the sign and a pair of yellow lights on the “slow” side of the sign. A multi-functional switch enables the workman to create a variety of lighting conditions. These conditions could include red and yellow constantly ON; red and yellow blinking; red and yellow strobing slowly; and red and yellow strobing rapidly. In addition, the switch enables the workman to put either set of lights in a particular independent mode thus increasing the variation of the lighting system. For example, the red lights may utilize a constant ON mode while the yellow lights could be slowly strobing. The sign and pole have internal wiring and are supported by a lower base with wheels. The twelve-volt battery supply rides on the base.

Abstract: The invention described herein generally relates to clothing, garments, or accessory items worn on the body of a person. The garment, preferably, a shirt, a pair of pants, or a dress includes a section or portion of the clothing material cut-out to form an opening or window in the garment. Preferably, items such as jewelry, ribbons, charms, chains, pendants, or other types of ornamentation for dressing or decorating the window are removably attached to the inside of the window by an attaching means such as clasps, Velcro®, hooks, tape, etc. Such temporary attachment of items within the window permits other items to be interchangeably associated with the window. Articles for window display may relate to a holiday, birthday, and/or special occasion theme or an expression of the individual wearer's emotional state.

Abstract: A promotional apparatus for use in holding badges and other forms of identification includes a first housing, a second housing, an extendable and retractable cord that tethers the first and second housings together, and a badge holder secured to the second housing. The cord is normally retracted within one of the first and second housings such that the first and second housings are in adjacent relationship with each other when the cord is normally retracted. The badge holder and second housing can be retractably extended away from the first housing by a user. When extended away from the first housing, the second housing is free to rotate about an axis. The first housing includes an attachment device that releasably secures the first housing to a user's clothing and allows a user to extend the badge holder away from the first housing without dislodging the first housing from the user's clothing.

Abstract: A visual indicia arrangement for use in an oral apparatus in connection with the teeth of a human, and the apparatus having a front surface. The arrangement includes a visual indicia element, a carrier member for carrying the element and attached to the front surface of the oral apparatus, and an attaching arrangement for attaching the carrier member to the front surface of the oral apparatus. The oral apparatus may be a retainer device, a mouth guard or braces. The visual indicia element may be a letter, a number, a symbol, a character, a colored surface or even coated with a fluorescent or other reflective material. The visual indicia arrangement may make wearing the oral apparatus fun to wear, and several arrangements may be used to form a sentence or convey an expression. Several different types of visual indicia arrangements and methods for constructing the arrangements are also provided.

Abstract: A baton includes an elongated flexible resilient member having a wand portion extending from a handle formed at a first end of the member and divided into two separate elongated half sections substantially longitudinally bisecting the wand portion and the handle. The two half sections may be releasably mounted to one another to form the baton.

Abstract: An article of clothing insert system which has a perimeter mounting member which is configured to have inserts be positioned therein and mounted on articles of clothing. The inserts can be replaceable by way of positioning therein an annular recess portion.

Abstract: Illuminated warning signs of familiar shapes employ back lighting through letters of smoked translucent plastic or glass. The back lighting is produced by incandescent lights or light emitting diodes located behind the letters. Thus, for example, in daylight a stop sign will appear to have black or white letters in contrast to the red background of the stop sign, but at night the letters will glow. Since warning signs provide shape to indicate the nature of the warning, the perimeter of the sign is likewise caused to glow brightly by providing one or a plurality of light pipes illuminated by lamps or a plurality of light emitting diodes. Thus, the combination of the word and the perimeter glowing brightly make clear the nature of the warning despite the sign being otherwise obscured.

Abstract: A card holder 1, has a body 2 which has a first face 3 and a second face, and ledge means 5, the first and second faces being at substantially opposite sides of the card holder 1, and the ledge means 5 extending around at least part of the first and second faces, the card holder 1 being formed such that when it is in use a pair of substantially planar cards can be held by the card holder 1 wherein one of the cards is adjacent the first face 3 and the other of the cards is adjacent the second face and wherein inadvertent release of the cards from the card holder is substantially prevented by way of the ledge means 5.

Abstract: A power supply has a chassis and a safety device. The chassis has a top, a bottom, a rear, a power switch, a mounting slot and an outlet. The outlet is mounted on the rear between the power switch and the mounting slot. The safety device is mounted on the chassis and has a plug bracket and a supply handle. The plug bracket is mounted slidably around the outlet on the rear of the chassis and has two locks. The supply handle is mounted pivotally through the mounting slot in the chassis. The plug bracket slides to an installation position to keep the power switch from turning on and allow a plug to attach to the outlet. Alternatively, the supply handle pivots to a safe position, and the plug bracket slides to a safe position to hold the supply handle and allow the power switch to turn on.

Abstract: The present invention provides a traffic control sign assembly that comprises a sign having a central opening. Control consoles are positioned on opposite sides of the sign in centered relation to the central opening and are connected to one another and to the sign. A two-sided bread board type LED light panel is mounted in the central opening within the control consoles with light-diffusing panels mounted over the LED light panel. A power source is connected to the LED light panel. A first silk screen with legend “STOP” and a second silk screen with legend “STOP” or “SLOW” is located on the back of each of the light-diffusing panels in alignment with the LED light panel. Switch means for turning said power source “ON” in a holding or a flashing mode or “OFF” is provided. A handle assembly is secured to the sign.

Abstract: A battery powered, hand-held signaling device having an illuminated display capable of selectively displaying illuminated indicia including the words “STOP”, “SLOW” and “GO” is privided. The illuminated indicia are preferably color-coded, whereby the word “STOP” is displayed in illuminated red letters, the word “GO” is displayed in illuminated green letters, and the word “SLOW” is illuminated in yellow letters thereby maximizing recognition by an observer, such as the driver of an approaching vehicle. Selection of a particular message to be displayed is accomplished by user actuation of suitable electrical switching circuitry. In alternate embodiments, the device may be adapted for displaying a host of other illuminated messages, such as “TURN RIGHT,” “TURN LEFT, ” “PARK,” etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to portable dynamic display device, which may be used with for instance advertising using multimedia presentations. The device of the invention may be configured to be mounted on a human body and carried from place to place while displaying a video image and playing an audio track.

Abstract: A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same size. The loop preferably has at least about 50% elasticity for stretching the loop over a second body portion such as a hand having a substantially larger circumference than a first body portion such as a wrist, and thereafter snugly circumferentially contacting the first body portion to secure the book in place.

Abstract: A collapsible signaling device bearing a pair of opposed message panels is convertible between a display configuration and a compact linear storage configuration. The message panels are joined together at spaced apart points along their periphery using spacers to form a pocket having an internal cavity. A mast is insertable within the pocket and is joined to the panel members at its upper end. A pair of struts of spring material are joined at one end to the upper end of the mast and are joined at their lower ends to a slider member which is slidably movable with respect to the mast. As the slider member is advanced toward the upper end of the mast, the struts are outwardly bowed imparting outwardly directed tension to the periphery of the message panels.

Abstract: A document and card holder has a semi-rigid backing element. Flexible transparent sheets are mounted on the front and back sides of the backing element. Side and bottom edges of the transparent sheets are attached to the side and bottom edges of the backing element to form pouches for retaining documents and cards. Some of the pouches are formed by transparent sheets mounted over or directly on pouches which are mounted directly on the backing element. The pouches are made of different sizes to accommodate different size documents and cards. Bias cuts are formed in the tops of pouches to facilitate the installation and removal of documents and cards. Two backing elements having pouches installed thereon are hinged together so they can be folded over each other.

Abstract: A holder for a carrying and displaying a variety of travel related documents. The holder has clear pockets where the travel related documents placed therein are easily accessible by the user, easily viewed by security and boarding personnel, and the documents securely retained both within the holder and by an attachment means to the traveler. The document holder may be configured with a variety of pockets, each pocket being coverable with a flap. The holder may be worn about the traveler with a lanyard directly attached to the document holder.