Abstract: The sign includes a frame having a hub and plural arms extending therefrom. A web is disposed over the frame and may be secured thereto. A support for the sign is attached to at least one of the arms of the frame. The web may be either fully-attached to the frame, may be partially attached thereto, or may be removable from the frame. The web may include some type of reflective device or some type of illuminated device for further calling attention to the sign. The sign web is two-sided, and may contain lettering or other indicia on either one or both sides thereof.

Abstract: A receiving container for card-like information carriers comprises a container part having a rear surface provided with a plug button and a plurality of friction projections surrounding the plug button, and a plug part having a receiving opening which is releasably engageably pluggable on the plug button and having a plurality of engaging projections, the plug part being frictionally and form-lockingly releasably and turnably pluggable on the plug button, the plug part being provided with a clamping member for mounting on a clothing piece.

Abstract: A shield that is substantially planar and pliant, and includes at least two substantially parallel slits provided in the shield into which the fingers of one hand of the user may be inserted so as to wrap around the portion of the shield between those slits and retain the shield in a position to obscure visual access to the information the user wants to shield from view.

Abstract: An implement handle, such as a handle for a squeegee, used for cleaning vehicle windshields, wherein a portion of the handle has a polygonal cross-section providing a plurality of flat faces forming a display area upon which advertising indicia is connected.

Abstract: A garment which carries a message in combination with a three-dimensional structure is disclosed. The garment consists of an article of clothing having a reproduction of paper money secured to tile surface of the article of clothing at a position where it appears to be extending from the article of clothing such as from a pocket. The message is applied in close proximity to the paper money reproduction. In use a viewer attention is drawn to the paper money reproduction and the viewer will focus on both the paper money reproduction and the adjacent message. The viewer is then much more likely to read tile message that if only the message is applied to the article of clothing.

Abstract: A document holder preferably for use during outdoor activities which do not normally leave the hands free to hold a document. The document holder comprises a plurality of flexible members joined together to form a pouch with a clear or otherwise see-through sheet such as a mesh material, thereby allowing the document to be viewed. The document holder further comprises a securing means for attaching it to a wearer's arm or leg or the sleeve or pant leg of his or her garment.

Abstract: A movable hand sign 10 formed of several pieces of material 12,14,16,18 and a pair of inserts 20,22 for concealing and displaying advertisements or messages. The pieces of material 12,14,16,18 and the inserts 20,22 are assembled by sewing or stitching the pieces of material 12,14,16,18 together and securing the inserts 20,22 between them. A hand pocket 24 is formed in the assembled hand sign 10 which accommodates a hand 28 and fingers 30 of a user. The hand 28 and fingers 30 control the position of the hand sign 10. When the hand sign 10 is in a first position, a first surface 32 of a first piece of material 12 is displayed, a second surface 34 of a fourth piece of material 18 is displayed, and a third surface 36 of a third piece of material 16 is concealed.

Abstract: A wicket for receipt therearound of a self-adhesive-backed ticket, such wicket attachable to an attachment member on an article of clothing of a user, such wicket having a planar body with an upper indicia receipt area and a lower ticket receipt area with structure for engagement with the attachment member and the planar body and locking structure to retain the wicket on the attachment member.

Abstract: A combination banner and poncho is shown consisting of a flexible plastic envelope with a staff attached to one edge, the envelope having an emblazed logo or the like, for waving over one's head at a sporting event, rally or the like. The device can be worn as a poncho if desired during inclement weather.

Abstract: A torso-covering tube garment capable of selectively fully-covering or partially-covering the lower torso of a wearer. There is a torso-covering tube garment of a foldable material having a bottom portion covering the wearer's torso and fasteners for releasably holding the lower portion of the bottom portion against its upper portion to expose the wearer's torso for ventilating. In one version, the bottom portion folds over upon itself in thirds and exposes an outer surface of a bottom one third of the bottom portion when in the raised position and a message is on the outer surface of the bottom one third of the bottom portion whereby the message is visible when the bottom portion is in the raised position and the lowered position.

Abstract: A commuter ticket holder includes a generally rectangular, relatively thin, plastic envelope including a commuter ticket front panel defining a transparent window and a commuter ticket back panel, each of the commuter ticket panels having top, bottom and side edges, the bottom and side edges of the commuter ticket front and back panels being sealed together to define a pocket having an open top end in which a commuter ticket may be inserted for display through the transparent window. The envelope also has front and rear neck band panels disposed above and joined to the commuter ticket panels. The neck band front and rear panels having top, bottom and side edges, portions of which are sealed together to define two openings at the side edges thereof and a continuous passageway between the two openings. A separate neck band forming a loop adapted to fit around a user's neck is received through the passageway and extended through the open ends of the front and rear neck band panels.

Abstract: An article of interactive clothing is provided including a display panel having a first display section and a second display section, with the first display section having first indicia displayed thereon and the second display section having second indicia displayed thereon. A cover panel is provided for covering the second display section and is movable between a first position wherein a pocket is defined to contain items for ready access and a second position wherein the second indicia is revealed.

Abstract: A garment having a front opening including a selectively hidden display which, when the garment is fully open, may extend the full width and yet is hidden when the garment is closed.

Abstract: A portable torso mounted signal device for communicating traffic directives to pedestrians, airport terminal, and vehicular traffic comprising of four strategically placed colored lenses on a board (10); board (10) is shaped in such a manner as to accommodate two lenses (12,14), circular in shape which are vertically positioned, a second pair of lenses arrow shaped (16,18), horizontally positioned on the face of the signal device. The device is self-contained in that a harness (60), power source (66), electrical circuits, and electrical switches (82) to control illumination of colored lenses are all fixed to this same board. Indicating lights (74) on the posterior surface inform the operator which lenses are illuminated during operation. The signal device is readily portable, requires no assembly, ready for immediate use.

Abstract: A method looks to the making of belts through the use of a belt buckle having an open frame and a belt blank having first and second ends, the method comprising the steps of inserting the first end of the belt blank through the buckle open frame, folding the belt blank onto itself about a fold line, applying a marketing indicator to the belt blank at a location within the fold of the belt blank and securing the assembly of the folded belt blank, the buckle and the marketing indicator, while maintaining the marketing indicator at such location within the fold of the belt blank.

Abstract: An extendable, personal dive flag including a plurality of tubular segments, the tubular segments being adapted to be matingly engaged with one another and being interchangeably positionable between an extended, interlocking position so as to form a substantially elongate, easily carryable shaft, and a collapsed, compact position so as to form a substantially small, lightweight, and easily portable bundle. A distal segment of the flag including a warning flag fixedly secured thereto such that the personal dive flag can be extended through the water's surface to signal a diver is approaching before the diver actually arrives at the surface. The personal dive flag is structured to automatically extend from its collapsed, compact position to its extended, interlocking position without requiring extensive manipulation by the diver.

Abstract: An elastic (1) belt with a buckle (2) and having an adjustment slide (3) for waist size adjustment and "Race Number Attachment System" (4 and 5) which consists of 2 small dangling elastic pieces which are stitched (7B and 7C) at one end to the belt. These 2 dangling elastic pieces (4) are fed through the 2 top holes in a race number indicator sign. The 2 dangling elastics (4) are long enough to accept a variety of different size race numbers. The number is held in place and adjustment made using 2 cord locks (5A and 5B).

Abstract: A detachable plaque for a cap having a visor and an adjoining crown portion is provided. The plaque generally comprises a flexible plastic sheet-like member having a live hinge or crease which defines a boundary between an upper portion of the sheet-like member and the lower portion of the sheet-like member, a first coupling or mating device incorporated on the upper portion of the sheet-like member for detachably engaging a mating member on the crown portion of the cap, and a second coupling or mating device incorporated on the lower portion of the sheet-like member for detachably engaging a second mating member on the visor of the cap. The first and second coupling means may be snaps and/or snap receivers, sockets and/or domed plugs, Velcro hook and/or loop fasteners, etc. In accord with one embodiment of the invention, the flexible plastic sheet has an aperture in at least the upper portion for receiving a piece of cardboard or paper on which a message or information is printed.

Abstract: A handheld sign having printing and shape suggestive of certain activities, such as a "stop" sign, and further having at least two lights in which only a single light is illuminated at any one time. The flashing between the lights provides added attention getting capability and hence more safety. The lights are powered by a battery pack which is preferably rechargeable through normal household current, a solar radiation collecting apparatus mounted onto the sign, or via an automobile cigarette lighter.

Abstract: An outerwear garment having a highly unique design and display feature. The outerwear garment of a particular fabric material includes a plurality of parallel slits which form a plurality of strips of fabric within a visual area. A display panel is secured to the inside of the fabric material such that a depiction is positioned to correspond to the visual area and partially visible through the slits. The slits may be cut generally horizontally, vertically, or at an inclined angle. When the fabric material is wetted, the strips become distorted in various ways to reveal increased portions of the respective depictions within the respective visual areas. Multiple visual areas can be created on the garment to provide an unlimited number of different designs, patterns, textures, and visual effects.

Abstract: An article to be worn by a user for displaying a map or other document. The display article is formed from a pair of flexible panels joined along three edges and selectively sealable and unsealable by the user along a fourth edge. The panels define a pocket for receiving the map or other document to be displayed. One of the panels provides a transparent window through which the map or document may be viewed. The pocket has a folded and an unfolded configuration and is of a size and dimensions to be worn on the user's arm in unobstructed disposition when in the folded configuration. A pair of armbands is provided for securing the pocket in an observable disposition on the user's arm.

Abstract: A map construction for use by a tourist at a new site or location such as an amusement park or a college campus. The illustrated construction is in the form of a shirt having a front panel with an outwardly facing surface. The surface is provided with a map of the area in question. The map is oriented (i) with the bottom of the map uppermost and the top of the map lowermost, and (ii) with the map low enough, to facilitate ready reading and use of the map by the person wearing the shirt and without having to remove the shirt. The user wearing the shirt simply looks down and sees the map of the desired area in an orientation where it can be read by the wearer. In one form, a map may be provided on the outer surface of the rear panel of the shirt for use by a companion of the person wearing the shirt. The map on the rear panel is oriented with the top of the map uppermost.

Abstract: A method of displaying information comprises the steps of applying informational indicia to the armpit regions of a shirt so that the indicia are substantially concealed when a wearer of the shirt has their arms lowered by their sides, a wearer donning the shirt, and the wearer raising their arms above their head to reveal the informational indicia. Preferably, the indicia are in two successive, different parts, the first part being applied to the right armpit region and the second part being applied to the left armpit region.

Abstract: A portable signalling device is disclosed. The device comprises a housing having a longitudinal opening therein, a signal support slidably engaged in the longitudinal opening between a contracted position and an expanded position, and a clip on the housing. The signal support is capable of displaying a signal when the signal support is in the expanded condition. The clip is adjustable from a closed position, which secures the signal support in the contracted position and provides a slot suitable as a belt loop for securing the device on a belt or strap, to an open position allowing movement of the signal support to its expanded position and removal of the device from a closed belt or strap inserted through the slot.

Abstract: An elongated article of apparel, such as a waist belt, is constituted of strips of self-cohesive, pliable transparent plastic which form a well sealed enveloping structure which may be manually unsealed and opened out for the insertion of flat decorative material, such as photographs, and the manually be closed again and well resealed.

Abstract: A garment, such as shirt, having a piece of material which may be of the same material as the shirt fastened along an upper edge to the front panel of the shirt so as to form a flap which normally hangs from about a mid-portion of the front panel. The fastening line provides a horizontal hinge line, and when hanging in the normal position, the flap covers the outer surface of the lower portion of the front panel of the shirt. The outer surface of the flap together with the outer surface of the front panel of the shirt above the hinge line form a first display area. When the flap is held in a raised position, the inside surface of the flap together with the outer surface of the lower surface of the front panel form a second display area. A first part of a message or information is presented on the first display area and a sequel part of the message or information is provided on the second display area.

Abstract: A portable water-resistant device for signaling vehicles such as a taxi is formed of a lightweight, transparent plastic and is battery powered. The signaling device is provided with a first housing, a second housing movable relative to the first housing, the first housing containing a light source and a power source and reflective symbols affixed to the outer face of the first housing. The light source is selectively electrically connectable to a power source, such as a battery, which is activated when the second housing moves relative to the first housing and contact points extending from battery terminals and protruding through the first housing meet with contact points of the second housing. Additionally, in another embodiment the signaling device may be provided with an outer movable housing having a switch, an inner housing containing a light source and a power source electrically connected to the switch, and reflective symbols on the outer face of the inner housing.

Abstract: A shirt is configured as a novelty item and includes first and second indicia on the front panel thereof wherein the indicia are related to one another in meaning. The second indicia is covered by a flap which is readily movable by a person other than the wearer of the shirt to expose the second indicia.

Abstract: A hand-held traffic signaling device includes at least two information panels and structure for connecting the panels about adjacent edges of the panels. The panels have front and back sides, which can each have indicia thereon for visually communicating information. The connecting structure is preferably adapted to circularly engage ajdacent side edge portions of the panels to allow the panels to rotate about an axis substantially parallel to the edges of the panels, such that a series of representations may be sequentially presented. Each of the panels preferably also has a holding structure adapted to permit the device to be carried or held in a signaling position with one hand.

Abstract: An elongate message holding device consisting of telescoping conical segments surrounded by a fluid-tight cylindrical housing. An axially, centrally located conical segment is provided with a clasp which can be used to hold a card or note upon which desired information can be placed. At another end of the telescoping segments is provided a fluid input into which a fluid, e.g. air, may be blown to cause the axially located conical segment to advance in the same direction in which the pressurized air is inputted. After the axial located conical segment has advanced to an opposite end of the cylindrical housing, its base will engage an end of the conical segment which concentrically surrounds the axially located segment to advance the next annular segment and to permit the next annular segment to receive fluid input form the fluid input opening from a mouth piece.

Abstract: A system for protection of a patient entering surgery includes both a heat retaining gown and labels for assuring that the proper patient receives the proper surgery. The gown is made of a disposable material so that the gown as a whole can remain in place on the patient, while portions thereof are cut away to allow required access to the body. Openings can be provided in advance for usual procedures such as blood pressure monitoring. The labels can be placed either on the gown, or on the patient. One label can provide information as to patient and surgeon names, procedure and the like, and another label can include arrows to point to the proper site. If desired, the two labels can be combined.

Abstract: A garment having a flat panel is provided with a clear, flexible plastic sheet window. One member of a hook-and-loop fastener is affixed to the perimeter of the window. The second member of the hook-and-loop fastener is affixed to the flat panel of the garment in a pattern matching that of the first member on the window. Any sheet or card bearing indicia may be removably displayed on the garment by simply laying it on the garment within the space enclosed by the second member of the fastener and covering it with the window which removably seals it in place when the two members of the hook-and-loop fastener are pressed together. To change indicia, one pulls the window off the garment, replaces the indicia bearing sheet, and presses the window back in place. The invention may be supplied in kit form for application to a garment of the user's choice.

Abstract: A cushion is inflatable, and includes straps to attach the cushion to a person to cover the buttocks of the person, so the cushion stays on the person while the person is standing, and is in place for sitting. The cushion has waist straps at the upper portion of the cushion; and, the lower portion of the cushion is bifurcated with two leg portions to cover the upper portion of the thighs. The upper portion of the cushion has a slot to receive a bumpersticker that is visible while the person is wearing the cushion. The cushion is made from plastic sheet, and the sheet towards the wearer has a flocked surface for improved comfort.

Abstract: An improved hand-held sign for sending visual messages aimed at specific persons. The apparatus has a substantially vertical planar member for posting of messages, such as by message cards, a pistol-grip member with a handle portion and a substantially horizontal extension portion, the horizontal portion attached at its distal end to the back of the planar member. A plurality of message cards are preferably kept against the planar member.

Abstract: A jacket comprising a pair of front panels, a back panel, a collar and sleeves. The outer surface of the jacket having vent panels attached to front and rear panels which create accessible, upwardly extending vent panel pockets. Inside each vent panel pocket is a detachable flexible informational display panel which can be stored inside each pocket and hidden from view. When the situation arises, the flexible informational display panel can be repositioned and extended downwardly below the vent panel pocket and used to display information.

Abstract: A garment for human beings to cover at least the upper torso. On the garment is a decorative design having a specific cognitive orientation and is positioned such that the wearer readily recognizes the design. The design is further incorporated into an additional design having a specific cognitive orientation which is readily recognizable by a nonwearing observer.

Abstract: A surface of an article of clothing is provided with a transparent pouch for holding a liquid representative of a beverage. The article has indicia thereon whereby the indicia is visible through the pouch.

Abstract: Training apparel for a toddler with awardable visual prizes available upon successfully reaching selected training stages, the apparel comprising a releasably attachable pad to be worn on the front of the apparel in the vision of the toddler and the toddler's peers and caretakers, the pad containing several figures respectively covered from view by individual releasable patches of overlying fabric.

Abstract: An article of apparel, generally a T shirt which includes a fabric layer upon which is attached a three dimensional molded article providing a three dimensional relief pattern on a front part of the T shirt to enhance the appearance and provide opportunity for increased sales. The three dimensional molded part includes a flat based disc and raised relief parts with the disc being attached to the T shirt fabric leaving a hollow area between the fabric and the raised parts.

Abstract: An inexpensive, quick change pricing display on a sign board employs one or more basic numerical arabic figure eight digits of a segmented construction. Each basic numerical eight is made up of designator segments that may have contrasting color with respect to a viewing background of the display or sign. Numerical digits of zero through nine are selectively formed on each basic eight by applying or removing covering strip segments or elements which may be of the same or a different color as the viewing background to selective designator segments of each basic eight in such a manner as to leave exposed or to present color segments that represent the desired numerical digit.

Abstract: A flip bill cap is provided and consists of the bill portion raised to disclose an entertaining and unique advertising message thereon. The bill portion is activated in one instance by the pull of an elongated string and in another instance by a solenoid. In a modification the bill portion includes an indicia viewing track therein.

Abstract: A doll construction is disclosed wherein fingerprints are provided for each doll, with a different set of fingerprints for each doll, and with a record being provided for recording fingerprint data and other information concerning the characteristics of each doll. A similar record of information is maintained for the child owning the doll. A listing of safety rules is also provided for use by the parents and the child. The doll construction is provided as a means of encouraging parents to fingerprint their children and to educate them by teaching them the safety rules, thus avoiding having the child become missing from his or her family. In one embodiment, a code is selected for the fingerprints of each doll, utilizing letters such as an"O", a "U" and an inverted "U" with such code letters being provided on each of the fingers and thumb of the doll in the position which would be for the fingerprints of a real person.

Abstract: Wearing apparel consisting of a garment which includes a flap with a releasable gripping surface hinged on one of the garment's exposed surface panels and constructed so that the end of the flap which is not hingedly connected can be swung away from the garment's panel to flash or expose a written indicia on the underside of the flap and against the panel so the gripping surface will hold the flap in place on the panel when so positioned.

Abstract: An article of clothing includes a shell forming an outer layer of the article, a liner disposed generally inside the shell and forming an inner layer of the article, and a set of light-emitting diodes or the like forming a predetermined pattern on the exterior of the article of clothing. The set of light-emitting diodes is mounted on a substrate. A power source is provided for illuminating the diodes, as is a control circuit for controlling the energization of the diodes. There is a pocket in the article of clothing in which the power source is removably disposed. A cable electrically connects the diodes and the power source, which cable is disposed generally between the shell and the liner so as to be hidden from view and protected. An overlay has imprinted thereon a pattern corresponding to the predetermined pattern of the diodes. The overlay has openings therethrough through which the diodes extend, and the overlay is secured to the shell.

Abstract: A system is described that facilitates notification of the parents of a lost child, while preventing strangers from learning the name of the child or parents. The system includes an alphanumeric identification marking (I.D. marking) on an item of clothing of a particular child, the I.D. marking being unique to the particular child but not containing the child's name. An alert marking, similar to alert markings on other children's clothing that have an I.D. marking, alerts authorities who find a lost child that an I.D. marking is present and indicates where it is located, such as hidden within a pocket. Authorities finding the child, and by the alert marking are directed to the I.D. marking, are able to contact a central station which can notify the parents of the child that the child has been found. The I.D. marking can be generated from a credit card number of a parent by a formula that permits knowledge of the I.D.

Abstract: A combination portable stadium cushion and pennant includes a seat cushion made of a block of foam material or the like, enclosed within an outer cushion cover, an inverted U-shaped member attached to a top part of the seat cushion and having a plurality of pockets formed in side walls thereof. The U-shaped member is made of a transparent plastic material and has openings into the pockets at the top edges thereof. The cushion may be used as a pennant by inserting bumper-stickers or the like displaying information about a team into the pockets. In another embodiment, the cushioned seat has a rectangularly shaped extendible member slidable in and out of a cavity in the cushion. The inverted U-shaped member then is placed on the extendible member.

Abstract: A comfortable and waterproof rain suit is colored a safety blaze orange. The suit further includes a transparent hunting tag holder formed integrally with the suit jacket. The holder may be of a two piece or single piece construction. In both constructions, the tag holder includes a transparent panel that cooperates with the jacket to form a pocket for accepting the tag and a transparent flap for covering the pocket, thereby rendering the tag visible through the panel and flap.

Abstract: An illuminated sign is formed on a flexible substrate and installable onto a garment or an umbrella having a deployable frame with a web member extending thereover. The illuminated sign is provided with a plurality of lamps, which may be light-emitting diodes, arranged to correspond with the shape of the symbols on the illuminated sign. The electrically interconnected lamps are electrically connectable to a battery via a switch which controls conduction of electrical energy to the lamps. Additionally, a flasher circuit may be provided for causing the lamps to flash on and off periodically. When installed on an umbrella, the switch may be located at a distance from the illuminated sign, such as on the handle thereof.

Abstract: A holder having a chamber that is recessed and has compartments in which indicia elements having engaging projections are received. The compartments have access openings in opposed walls of the chamber that are bendable to increase the size of the compartments for easy insertion of the indicia elements thereinto and removal of the same therefrom.

Abstract: A vertically elongated, hollow and lightweight housing including top and bottom walls and a plurality of interconnected sidewall portions extending between and connecting the top and bottom walls is provided. At least one of the sidewall portions has indicia thereon indicating a winning bingo game situation and the bottom wall includes a central opening formed therein about which a depending tubular neck integral with the bottom wall is disposed. An elongated wand is also provided including upper and lower ends and a mid-length portion extending between and connecting the upper and lower ends. The wand is slidingly telescopingly received through the neck and the upper and lower ends are slightly diametrically enlarged in relation to the mid-length portion of the wand. The upper and lower ends are tightly slidingly receivable through the neck and the mid-length portion of the wand is freely slidable through the neck.