Abstract: An identification badge assembly for identifying products and employees. The identification badge assembly includes a holder assembly including a support member having a main wall, and also including a pouch being attached to a front side of the main wall, and further including writing utensil holders being attached to the front side of the main wall, and also including an eyeglass support member being attached to the main wall; and also includes a neck strap being attached to the support member and being adapted to be worn about a user's neck; and further includes an identification card having a front side and also having indicia displayed upon the front side thereof; and also includes product samples including pills and capsules being attached to the front side of the identification card.

Abstract: The portable display unit carried by a person for displaying a message at an elevation above the person. A media player, inverter, and screen power supply are mounted within a backpack having a video screen mounted above and to the backpack. The backpack includes a hip-circling belt carrying a power supply.

Abstract: A foam body is made in the form if the letter “M”. Side portions of the foam body include confronting, temple engaging, inside surfaces, spaced apart a distance less than the temple—temple width of a person's head. The foam body is constructed from a springable form that stores spring energy when bent and allows the side portions to be sprung apart, and when released to move back towards each other. The side portions of the form body are sprung apart and a person places his/her head between the side portions. Then the side portions are released so that they will spring back towards their static positions and clamp onto the person's head, so as to secure the letter “M” display onto the person's head.

Abstract: A display device has a planar element (1) having a face adapted to carry for display purposes an image or images, the planar element (1) comprising a tab formed of a flexible or resilient material and being adapted to be fastened by a tie (2) on a part of a human body such as the leg so that said face is visible, the material being sufficiently stiff to ensure that the face remains substantially flat enough for the images to remain viewable during normal movement of the body and normal external forces.

Abstract: The present invention includes as organizer, comprising a main body comprising a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment is sized to receive an airline ticket or boarding pass and the second compartment is sized to receive an identification card, the first compartment and second compartment each having a transparent window for displaying indicia on the airline ticket or boarding pass and identification card.

Abstract: A document carrier for travel documents includes a rectangular panel with pockets on one side and a necklace band attached on the opposite side. The band is adjustable and slidable.

Abstract: A traffic sign includes an elongated pole having a top end and a bottom end. The pole is substantially hollow and the top end is open. A panel has a first side, a second side and a peripheral edge. The first side has a first indicia positioned thereon and the second side has a second indicia positioned thereon. A spindle is rotatably mounted in the pole and extends outwardly from the top end of the pole. The spindle is attached to the peripheral edge such that the peripheral edge is positioned generally adjacent to is top end of is pole. A biasing member is positioned in the pole and is mechanically coupled to the spindle for biasing rotation of the spindle in a first direction. A locking assembly selectively locks the panel in and releases the panel from a stationary position. The panel rotates when the locking assembly is released from the stationary position.

Abstract: A reversible insignia tab for use on the epaulets of uniforms including a first portion having a first color scheme and a second portion having a second color scheme, thereby allowing a wearer of the uniform to easily display either the first color scheme or the second color scheme using the same insignia tab.

Abstract: A method for utilizing a tie protector in promoting a business. The tie protector box may be embellished to resemble a greeting card and to have appropriate graphics for a particular occasion.

Abstract: A handheld programmable sign including a sign portion and a hand-grip portion mounted transverse to said sign portion and a keyboard/microprocessor mounted in the hand-grip portion for receiving input data and transmitting the input data to the microprocessor,. At least two display screen units are mounted as representing the sign portion including display screens for displaying the input data to observers, the screen units being foldable relative to one another between an operative open planar mode and an inoperative closed mode wherein the two screens are in parallel facing relationship. In the open mode the display screen units present input data electrically contained therein to an observer. In the inoperative closed mode the first and second display screen units are in a fully aligned parallel folded relationship and no data is transferred to an observer. A computer microprocessor/memory unit and a serial port wired thereto are optionally positioned in the hand-held portion.

Abstract: Hats such as baseball-type caps and sun visors which have a brim projecting from the forward part of the hat, or sailor hats or Stetson-type (or cowboy-type or fedora-type) hats that have a brim extending about the periphery of the hat are provided with a device on or forming the brim that presents two or more composite graphic images or sets of images. The hat brim includes at least two interleaved series or sets of sections are arranged in a wave-like manner that each present a composite image or a set of images. The sections of each series of interleaved sections generally face in a common direction so that images or parts of images displayed by the sections of a same series are viewable together, and the sections of different series face in different directions. An observer can view a first image or set of images on the brim from a first direction and second image or set of images on the brim from a second direction.

Abstract: A hand held illuminated safety signal visible from opposite directions of traffic having a handle portion, a signal portion, an electrical source, illumination means, and an on/off switch. The illumination means is disposed within the signal portion. The illumination means having a multiplicity of LEDs arranged on a substantial planar surface.

Abstract: An advertising method utilizes a person's body, such as the skin of the person's upper back and shoulder region, which is ideally exposed, broad and planar. The advertisement may be displayed during a sporting/entertainment event which is broadcast to a large audience through visual media such as television. In one embodiment, the event is a boxing match and the advertisement affixed on the boxer's back promotes an on-line wagering service. The advertised service can be employed or accessed during the boxing match or immediately after the advertisement is seen by the consumer. The advertisement is sufficiently large to be legible and comprehensible by the viewing audience. The advertisement may be formed of a suitable dye, ink or paint that can be removed after the match, but which is resistant to smudging from physical contact and/or perspiration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to portable signaling devices used for attracting attention and/or signaling messages. The devices are made of fluorescent material which illuminates brightly with a battery operated light, to display a variety of signals, logos, legends, messages and the like, to attract attention to the user. The present invention is to aide pedestrians in need of transportation, especially in urban city settings, to display a variety of signals to attract attention to themselves to hail a vehicle, while maintaining their safety.

Abstract: A badge and notebook display method and apparatus worn about a user's neck having a moveable front transparent pocket including a slot therein for accommodating a badge to be selectively displayed, a rigid rear panel resting against the user, notebook pages disposed therebetween, and a necklace connected to the pocket, panel and notebook pages, the pocket, panel and notebook pages also being connected to one another. The front panel is moveable between a first position displaying the information on the front of a badge and covering an underlying page and a second position concealing the front of the badge and displaying the underlying page. The underlying page may be a notebook page or a moveable protective cover page disposed in between the pocket and notebook pages which is moved to reveal another underlying page, typically a notebook page, before writing on the notebook page occurs. The pocket is disposed in the second position to allow for writing on the notebook pages.

Abstract: The present invention provides a battery powered, hand-held signaling device having an illuminated display capable of selectively displaying illuminated indicia including the words “STOP”, “SLOW” and “GO”. 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: A foldable, weather-resistant reference guide for wearing on the arm, torso, or leg. The foldable, weather-resistant reference guide is attached to a soft, flexible keeping member that holds the reference guide in a folded configuration. The keeping member is connected to or comprised of at least one flexible strap such as an elastic strap that encircles the arm, torso, or leg. The reference guide itself is made of a synthetic fiber paper for weather-resistance. The reference guide folds-up when not in use and is held in place by the keeping member so that the reference guide does not interfere with any physical activities such as snow skiing. The keeping member and reference guide can be opened, unfolded, refolded, and closed with only one hand, even while wearing bulky gloves. The entire invention is made of flexible materials that are comfortable, durable, and safe to a person wearing the article and participating in a rigorous physical activity. The reference guide is typically a map.

Abstract: A signal flag, flagholder and storage handle that in its open configuration is used for signaling a taxi and to display a sponsors logo or advertisement, and in its closed configuration is stowed in a pocket, purse or briefcase. The device is designed to permit the user or sponsor to interchange made-to-order flags at their discretion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a means for attaching a plurality of cloth-like front and rear panels, having advertisements depicted thereon, to an athlete's uniform or equipment. For example, the panels can be attached to a waistband of boxing trunks. Attachment of the panels to the waistband is preferably accomplished by means of hook and loop fastener material. The plurality of panels, each preferably having a unique advertisement thereon, are all attached, in a staggered fashion, prior to a fight. Once the first round ends, a first front and rear panel is removed to reveal a second front and rear panel depicting new advertisements. In this fashion, twenty-four unique advertisements may be displayed during a single 12-round fight. Such advertising panels can be implemented into any sporting event assuming the rules of the particular sport provide for such nonessential equipment.

Abstract: A versatile enlarged hand-shaped novelty display is formed from a flexible foam body, with front and rear sides, configured with an outline defining five articulated digits consisting of four fingers and a thumb. Patches of releasable engagement material, such as Velcro hook-and-loop type, are affixed to the novelty hand at specially selected locations, such as the finger tips, that enable an unprecedented number of hand signs, signals and/or gestures to be set up and retained as long as desired and then easily released and set up differently. Engagement patches at the digit extremities can engage an engagement strip extending across the palm. In addition, engagement patches in the vicinity of the fingernail location on the backs of two of the fingers can be engaged onto the thumb or to the front patch of an adjacent finger.

Abstract: A traffic directing wand for directing traffic in lighted conditions such as in the day and in low light conditions such as in the night. The traffic directing wand includes a paddle and a handle. The paddle has first and second faces, and an outer perimeter comprising top and bottom edges, and a pair of side edges extending between the top and bottom edges of the paddle. The handle has upper and lower ends, and an exterior side. The bottom edge of the paddle is coupled to the upper end of the handle. The first face of the paddle has an orange colored surface for aiding the visibility of the first face of the paddle. The second face of the paddle has a phosphorescent surface for aiding the visibility of the second face of the paddle in low light conditions.

Abstract: A hand-held message board for displaying messages, includes: (a) a generally rigid dry erase board having an erasable front writing surface; (b) a means of holding the message board by hand; (c) separate pages, each movably affixed to an upper edge of the dry erase board, each page having a pre-printed message or sign on it; and (d) fastener means for removably attaching the pages to the upper edge of the dry erase board; wherein the individual pages are flippable between the front surface and the rear surface of the dry erase board.

Abstract: A combination cheering aid and cushion comprising a body with a front face, a back face, a top edge, and a bottom edge. The combination cheering aid and cushion has a handle that is formed by a recess in the body, which may also be a hole through the front and back face. The handle is in shape of the letter “D.” The body includes a saw-tooth corrugation along the top edge that contributes to the shape or outline of a fence. A slot opening along the bottom face defines a pocket, which is sized to receive a user's hand while the user waves the body during cheering use. The pocket may be sized to receive other objects. The body has insignia on the front face, which may include supportive expressions for use at sporting events, a team logo or color, or sponsor advertisements.

Abstract: A series of embodiments of the poster board invention (“Smartboard™”) are described, using various types of securing handles, to aid in grasping and maintaining positioning of the board.

Abstract: A badge comprises a backing element (12) of flexible sheet material and an insignia device (18, 20) on the front face of the backing element, the insignia device having rearwardly extending studs (22) of thermoplastic material, and the studs penetrating the backing element and having their rear ends melted back to form thickened portions (24, 24.1) which secure the studs against withdrawal. In one form thereof the badge is provided with a clip arm (46) which has a button formation (86) thereon, the button formation being able to engage with a button-hole in the garment with which the badge is used.

Abstract: A user deployed, passive location indicator and method are disclosed, the location indicator including a body mountable carriage, a castable disk releasably engageable at the carriage, and a light weight streamer material associated at one end with the carriage and at its opposite end with the disk. The streamer material is stored in a chamber at one or the other of the carriage or the disk when they are engaged, and is unfurled when the disk is disengaged from the carriage by the user and cast away from the carriage (and thus away from the user).

Abstract: A method and system for applying temporary tattoos or other surface indications in locations remote from a region of medical/surgical treatment is disclosed. The method/system allows medical/surgical staff to indicate treatment and/or patient information in a non-invasive but reliable manner through temporary application of a tattoo or other surface indication at a location remote from a medical/surgical treatment region. The tattoos may include verbiage and/or schematic depictions, and advantageously convey information derived with respect to the patient/individual, e.g., allergies, physical conditions and the like. Utilization of the method/system of the present disclosure minimizes the likelihood of medical/surgical errors by effectively communicating information concerning individuals/patients to surgical/medical personnel.

Abstract: A combination of three images printed on a side of an object with the first image providing a frame around an opening into the object, a second image representing a selected theme, printed within the area surrounded by the frame, and a third image printed outside the area of the first image consisting of a humorous phrase related to the second image.

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 hand-held inter-auto display device for use by a driver or occupant of a vehicle and in order to communicate desired messages to the drivers or occupants of other vehicles and during specific driving situations. The device includes a support with a handle portion and an interconnecting and substantially planar display portion. The display portion has a first surface and a second oppositely facing surface defining therebetween a specified thickness. A plurality of individual and stackable sheets of material are provided, each of the sheets displaying a selected message on at least one side thereof, each of the messages being presented according to a selected content, coloring and lettering style.

Abstract: A hand-held sign with a handle having a portion forcibly insertable inside structure spacing apart opposite sides of a sign board. The handle may provide positive retaining structure to resist decoupling of the handle and sign board, or may be attached through a friction fit. Preferred handle embodiments provide a plurality of tines which are inserted into channel structure of a sign board. Preferred sign boards display a patriotic graphic on one face, and a suggested ranking, or score, on the opposite face.

Abstract: The present invention is a decoration system. It can be used to decorate an outside of a building or inside of a building. It can be used for a temporary decoration or as a permanent display. Examples of uses are Happy Birthday displays, congratulations displays, birth announcement displays or permanent decoration displays. The decoration system includes decoration panels, rod mounting brackets, rods, announcement plates and fasteners.

Abstract: An identification tag includes a holder having a pair of rigid, transparent polymeric panels joined at a lower region by a flexible resilient hinge. The top edge of the rear panel is configured to abuttingly contact the front panel to thereby securely hold an indicia-carrying panel therebetween. Preferably, the front panel and rear panel are of differing height, while the front panel is configured to carry a neckband to enable the identification tag to be worn about the neck of a person. The front panel, rear panel, and hinge are preferably monolithically formed to thereby provide a low-cost, durable, and reusable identification tag.

Abstract: A flagger traffic control apparatus comprises a standard with a pyramidal umbrella mounted on the standard top end as one or more display panels with traffic control indicia thereon, typically traditional stop and slow signs. Because the display umbrella is large, it also offers protection to the flagger from sun and rain. A transceiver is mounted on the standard so a flagger holding the standard can continue to manage the sign apparatus while speaking into and hearing the transceiver hands-free. A second display panel, typically similar to the traditional flagger sign with “stop” indicia on one side projecting in concert with an umbrella panel with “stop” indicia, is mounted intermediate the standard. A third display panel, similar to the second display panel, may also be mounted on the standard orthogonal to the second display panel. A light, typically stroboscopic or flashing, on the top of the umbrella also aids is attracting the attention of the oncoming traffic.

Abstract: A foam body is made in the form of a letter. Opposing portions of the foam body include confronting, head engaging, inside surfaces, spaced apart a distance less than the width of a person's head. The foam body is constructed from a springable form that stores spring energy when bent and allows the spaced apart portions to be sprung apart, and when released to move back towards each other. The spaced apart portions of the form body are sprung apart and a person places his/her head between these portions. Then the spaced apart portions are released so that they will spring back towards their static positions and clamp onto the person's head, so as to secure the letter display onto the person's head.

Abstract: An advertising method utilizes a person's body, such as the skin of the person's upper back and shoulder region, which is ideally exposed, broad and planar. The advertisement may be displayed during a sporting/entertainment event which is broadcast to a large audience through visual media such as television. In one embodiment, the event is a boxing match and the advertisement affixed on the boxer's back promotes an on-line wagering service. The advertised service can be employed or accessed during the boxing match or immediately after the advertisement is seen by the consumer. The advertisement is sufficiently large to be legible and comprehensible by the viewing audience. The advertisement may be formed of a suitable dye, ink or paint that can be removed after the match, but which is resistant to smudging from physical contact and/or perspiration.

Abstract: A traffic sign warning light is used for providing a visual signal of the traffic sign. The traffic sign warning light has a body section for supporting the traffic warning light on a traffic sign. Lighting units are coupled to the body section. The lighting units provide a visual warning of the traffic sign.

Abstract: An article for communicating at least one message which includes a garment, at least one detachable message, and a securing mechanism for detachably adhering the at least one detachable message to the garment. The securing mechanism is selected from a perforated segment, a snap, Velcro, a button, a magnet, electrostatic forces, a rubber adhesive, and an acrylic adhesive. The garment is formed of a disposable material such as paper or a webbed material or a non-disposable material such as cotton, polyester, spandex, a combination thereof, or the like. Similarly, the at least one detachable message is alternately formed of with a disposable or non-disposable material.

Abstract: A device for containing a play back device for displaying and/or advertising commercial material and wherein the device is carried on the back or chest of a person to uniquely advertise or a fashion item or, in an eye-catching manner, one's goods, philosophies and/or services, particularly useful in close quarters as would be found at trade shows and the like.

Abstract: A hand-held portable sign employs pulsed light to increase visibility. A battery compartment is located remotely from the upper portion of the sign. Flaps are defined in a flexible sign expanse to allow wind to pass through.

Abstract: Signal flags for use in motor racing which are shown or waved by section observers on racing courses and respectively consist of a colored flag cloth as well as a flag rod provided with a handle. On the flag rod of each flag at least one light emitting element is provided, preferably in the form of an electric blinking lamp which emits light with a high intensity in the color of the flag cloth. Further, the invention relates to a signalling system for motor racing including such signal flags and comprising a common accommodation with mounts for the individual signal flags, an additional blinking device including blinking lamps emitting light in the colors of the signal flags as well as an electronic control device for operating the signal flags and the blinking device.

Abstract: A method and an article for promoting a message, the method comprising the step of providing an article having an indicia applied on an outer surface of the article, at least a portion of the indicia being mirror inverted, whereby a person viewing the indicia image, as it is reflected via a mirror, is able to read and recognize the indicia in its readable orientation and to thereby receive a visual stimulus.

Abstract: A hand-held wafer-like signal which is essentially flat octagonally shaped with a handle at the lower end. It has a front side and a back side. The front side is a unitary construction made by plastic injection molding and has a reflector surface, one-half of a handle and a one-half of a cylindrical light housing which is essentially perpendicular to the reflective surface. There is a back side which is also made by injection molding and also has a reflective surface inside an octagonal frame, one-half of a battery container and one-half a cylindrical light housing. The one-half front and back sides are secured together as by screwing and when assembled it becomes a lightweight weatherproof hand-held signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a battery powered, hand-held signaling device having an illuminated display capable of selectively displaying illuminated indicia including the words “STOP”, “SLOW” and “GO”. 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: Currently at airports, cruise ship terminals and the like disembarking travellers are met by travel personnel such as travel agents, taxi drivers etc. who have been hired to transport a particular traveller to a destination but do not personally know their target traveller and so display a hand-written sheet or sign with the traveller's name written thereon so that the target traveller will see his/her name and identify himself/herself to the travel personnel. Such greeting signs are often difficult to read due to poor lighting and are unprofessional looking. The present invention provides an illuminated greeting sign on which the greeting message can be easily changed, in particular by using a translucent back-lit panel, illuminated by a battery-powered light, on which erasable marker messages may be written.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a garment having at least one image at a selected position on the garment. A marker is created containing a sight point and an identification of the bounds of at least some of the pieces of the garment. The position and orientation of the image relative to the sight point on the marker is identified such that the image is at a selected position within the identified bounds of at least one of the pieces. A sight point and at least one image are printed on the raw fabric, the image being printed at a position and orientation relative to the sight point on the fabric that is the same as the relation of the position and orientation of the image to the sight point on the marker. The marker is positioned relative to the fabric so that the sight points are aligned, and the fabric is cut into garment pieces which are assembled to form the garment.

Abstract: A hand-held portable sign employs pulsed light to increase visibility. A battery compartment is located remotely from the upper portion of the sign. Flaps are defined in a flexible sign expanse to allow wind to pass through.

Abstract: A flashing light assembly for use on a portable, traffic-control, safety sign includes a bracket which allows the light assembly to be fastened to the safety sign without the need for special hardware or tools. The light assembly includes a lamp, an electrical circuit including a DC voltage source coupled to the lamp for controllably energizing the lamp so that the lamp flashes, and a housing for housing the electrical circuit. The bracket includes an upper wall portion connected to the housing and a pair of resilient side wall portions which receive and grip a retaining member of the safety sign. The lamp attracts attention to the sign by flashing when the sign is held in an upright position. The lamp may be a strobe or an incandescent lamp.

Abstract: LED arrays which reinforce the printed message are incorporated in hand held warning signs. Power for the LED arrays is provided by a rechargeable battery included within the base on which the sign is rotatably supported from the ground.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shirt with a display of the upcoming schedule of an athletic team, wherein the display has blanks or fields that the wearer or shirt owner individual can fill in after each event to record information such as the winner and loser of the event, the final score, and the cumulative won/lost record of the chosen team. The information is recorded on the shirt using a washable, non-bleeding ink marker. Thus, the invention allows individuals to customize the shirt display after each event and wear the shirt throughout the season. At the conclusion of the season, the shirt can continued to be worn, or is suitable for framing.