Abstract: The invention relates to an accessory for wheels, including a body, two appendages extending from the body, each of the two appendages having a securing mechanism and an aperture, and each of the two appendages being wrapped around a diameter of a spoke and the securing mechanism being placed in the aperture, thereby securing each of the two appendages about the spoke.

Abstract: An attachment and tensioning system for a planar structure, including a flexible structure, for use with a sign, awning, mural, painting canvas, or roll-up door. One variation includes a first fixed portion for attaching one edge of the structure, such as via an opening for receiving a beaded or otherwise lockable structure edge, a moveable portion attachable to a second structure edge, and a tensioning device coupleable to the moveable portion and a second fixed portion. In one variation, the tensioning device attaches to and tensions the planar structure via levering. In another variation, the planar structure includes pairs of opposite edges, the first fixed portion and the moveable portion being located on an opposing pair of edges, and a second fixed portion and second moveable portion being located on another opposing pair of edges. Another variation includes two fixed attachment sections, and the planar structure has a stretchable section.

Abstract: A mobile sign is adapted from discarded cotton collection trailers. The cotton collection trailers include a front steering axle and trailing rear axle supporting a horizontal rectangular frame. The rectangular cotton collection cage mounted to the trailer is removed and replaced with an upright vertical rectangular frame which supports sign material. The modifications to unused and discarded cotton collection trailers provides a useful purpose for the trailers and prevents the waste of selling the trailers for scrap. The trailers are easily pulled to desired locations utilizing the existing tow bar and can be secured by deploying outriggers or extendable feet, removing the tires from the trailer, and securing the trailer to a ground anchor. The mobile sign will support numerous types of sign material, including border grommeted canvas and board material.

Abstract: A system for mounting a flexible sheeting material to a substrate is comprised of a number of frame sections including an elongate support member secured to the substrate and an elongate connector member secured to an end portion of the flexible sheeting material, with the support member and the connector member including interlocking anchor elements capable of forming a releasable interconnection therebetweeen. The support member and the connector member each include a tool engaging portion defining oppositely facing bearing surfaces. A tool is provided which includes a first engaging surface positioned in abutment against one of the bearing surfaces, and a second engaging surface positioned in abutment against the opposite bearing surface. Displacement of the engaging surfaces along the bearing surfaces tensions the flexible sheeting material to a taut state, with the interlocking anchor ribs forming a releasable interconnection to maintain the flexible sheeting material in the taut state.

Abstract: A mobile advertising system including a vehicle and a support structure mounted on the vehicle. The support structure extends substantially from the cab of the vehicle to the rear end of the vehicle and houses at least one light source. At least one translucent display panel is mounted to the support structure so that the light source illuminates the display panel from behind.

Abstract: A sign frame assembly for holding and displaying a flexible sign on a mounting surface includes a plurality of channel assembly tracks, a plurality of base assembly tracks and a plurality of fasteners. The channel assembly tracks have a channel containing member which receives and holds a beaded sleeve of the sign. The base assembly tracks include an anchoring member which serves as a pivot point for anchoring and mounting the channel assembly track onto the base assembly track. The channel assembly tracks are used to form all sides of the frame and the base assembly tracks are used to form at least two sides of the frame.

Abstract: A signage display attachment system for mounting a sign to a substrate is disclosed. The signage display attachment system comprises a frame having a pair of vertical sides and a pair of horizontal sides. Each pair comprises a pair of base plates mounted to a substrate and a corresponding pair of tensioning plates having a plurality of recesses thereon. Each of the plurality of recesses is an elongated rounded trench shape. Further, each of the tensioning plates is adapted to mount to the pair of base plates. A securing device is adapted to releaseably hold the tensioning plate to the base plate. An insertion bead mounted to the edge of a sign is adapted to engage one of the plurality of recesses.

Abstract: A mounting for a sheet to the side of a truck or the like includes attachment members forming a rectangle frame. Certain of the attachment members include frame members including mutually parallel multiple engagement surfaces defined on ribs. An elongate retainer is RF welded to the sides of the sheet which cooperation with the frame members. The retainer includes an elongate flange with an interlocking surface selectively interlocking with any one of the engagement surfaces on the frame. Both the frame member and the elongate retainer include rails. A tool including pinch rollers squeeze the rails toward one another to tension and mount the sheet. The sheet mounting for a roll-up door further includes rollers extending above the top of the door which are spring mounted. The sheet extends from the lower front of the roll-up door up over the rollers and is attached to the back side of an upper elongate panel of the roll-up door.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a flexible display sheet to a structure includes an adjustment bracket having a first end and an opposing second end, the display sheet being secured to the first end of the adjustment bracket. A brace is rigidly attached to the structure, the brace having an opening extending therethrough. A coupling pin has a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the coupling pin being mounted to the second end of the adjustment bracket, the second end of the coupling pin extending through the opening on the brace. An advancing nut is threadedly mounted on the second end of the coupling pin, the advancing nut being configured to bias against the brace so as to advance the coupling pin through the opening on the brace as the advancing nut is threaded onto the coupling pin.

Abstract: A mounting for a sheet that has a bead about its periphery includes frame members forming a rectangle with each frame member including mutually parallel multiple engagement surfaces defined on ribs. An elongate retainer includes an elongate flange with an interlocking surface which can selectively interlock with any one of the engagement surfaces on the frame. The frame also has a frame rail having a rail surface that faces away from a retainer rail surface on a rail of the retainer. A tool including pinch rollers squeeze the rail surfaces toward one another to place the sheet material held by the retainer in tension while the interlocking surface is engaged with the appropriate engagement surface.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted, rearward cantilevered frame for holding planar display material such as signs. A sign frame, having a tongue extending from a margin thereof, is made to hold planar displays and present them so that pedestrian traffic, on both sides of the bearing vehicle, may readily view the display. The tongue is made for insertion into a trailer hitch receiver, serves as a securing mount, and is the principal directional and cantilever support for the frame. Guy lines are used to support, further secure and stabilize the sign-bearing frame during vehicle movement by running them from frame tie-points to vehicle hard-points.

Abstract: A structure of a pedal cycle with animation display comprises a screen, a linking cord, a transmission gear and a retainer adapted to a frame of the cycle; the screen including a cabinet having a built-in display panel and a cover plate; a display section provided on the front of the cabinet, the display board driven by the linking cord; a transparent film having multiple lines thereon; a board adhered with a pattern being provided on the cover plate; the transmission gear having an active gear and fixed to a hub of a wheel of the cycle; the retainer fixed to the frame of the cycle having a passive part fastened to the linking cord; the transmission gear being driven by the advancing cycle to rotate with its active gear relatively to the passive part and to indirectly drive the linking cord by compromising the circumference of the active gear, then the display panel for the transparent film to move between the display section of the screen and the board of the cover plate.

Abstract: A flexible vinyl display framing system that provides for a top railing running from front to back across the uppermost part of trailer, which is a C-channel extrusion. A front railing running from top to bottom down the forward most support beam of the trailer, which is a C-channel extrusion. A bottom railing running across the entire bottom of the trailer, which is an L-angle extrusion. A back railing running from top to bottom down the back most support rail, which is also an L-angle extrusion. And, a custom tensioning extrusion, which has a C-channel opening on the top and a straight channel across the bottom. The straight channel has a slot running the length of the channel in which bolts are inserted allowing for attachment to the L-angle extrusions. The system is deployed in the following manner. A flexible vinyl display is pocketed on all four edges with spleen or spline cord sewn into each pocket to create a stiffened, rounded edge.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting a flexible display sheet to a structure includes an adjustment bracket having a first end and an opposing second end, the display sheet being secured to the first end of the adjustment bracket. A brace is rigidly attached to the structure, the brace having an opening extending therethrough. A coupling pin has a first end and an opposing second end, the first end of the coupling pin being mounted to the second end of the adjustment bracket, the second end of the coupling pin extending through the opening on the brace. An advancing nut is threadedly mounted on the second end of the coupling pin, the advancing nut being configured to bias against the brace so as to advance the coupling pin through the opening on the brace as the advancing nut is threaded onto the coupling pin.

Abstract: A display panel (10) is mounted on an underlying surface (TSW) using three extrusions (20.1, 36.1, and 20.3). The extrusions (20.1, 36.1) are secured to the underlying surface in parallel but spaced positions. The panel (10) has stiffening elements (18) in pockets (16) along its edges. The elements and pockets are inserted into a recess (26) of the upper extrusion (20.1) and into a recess (26) of the lower extrusion (20.3). With the extrusion (20.3) lying along the line (L) its end (34) is inserted in the recess (44) of the extrusion (36.1). The extrusion (20.3) is then swung in an arc (arrow A) against the surface (TSW) to tension the panel (10). The extrusion (20.3) is then fixed to the surface (TSW).

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes an elongated mounting bracket and an elongated retention bracket. The mounting and retention brackets are configured for ridged attachment to the side of a structure, such as by bolts. A coupling channel extends along the length of the mounting bracket and communicates with the exterior through a narrow mouth. The coupling channel is configured to slidably receive and retain the top edge of a display sheet. The retention bracket has a plurality of spaced apart holes transversely extending therethrough. Each hole is configured to receive a corresponding spring. Each spring has a first end configured for attachment to the bottom edge of the display sheet. Once the spring is attached to the display sheet, the second end of the spring is passed through the corresponding hole on the retention bracket. A pin is then secured to the second end of the spring, thereby securing the display sheet between the mounting bracket and the retention bracket under the biased tension of the springs.

Abstract: An advertising display for mounting an advertisement on a supporting structure such as a billboard, the side of truck, or any other substantially planar surface. The advertising display includes an elastic display panel with four edges reinforced by elongate stays. A plurality of upper attachment fittings are spaced lengthwise along the top of the supporting structure. A corresponding plurality of lower attachment fittings are spaced lengthwise along the bottom of the supporting structure. Opposing forward and rear attachment fittings are spaced vertically along the supporting structure. A plurality of retaining clips are also provided each for attachment to the outer lips of the lower attachment fitting as well as the forward and rear attachment fittings for the purpose of retaining the edges of the stays therein, thereby holding the stays captive. The display panel can be tautly suspended over the surface of the supporting structure between the four attachment fittings.

Abstract: An apparatus which may be used to display a visual image along the surface of a segmented door, includes a flexible display panel capable of carrying an image. One end of the display panel is connected to the door by a spline affixed to the display panel which is received in a complementary receiving member affixed to the door. Another end of the display panel is connected to the door by a plurality of spaced apart elastic members that connect the display panel to an attaching structure affixed to the door. Tension in the display panel throughout the range of motion of the door is regulated by the elastic members.

Abstract: A mounting for a sheet that has a bead about its periphery includes frame members forming a rectangle with each frame member including mutually parallel multiple engagement surfaces defined on ribs. An elongate retainer includes an elongate flange with an interlocking surface which can selectively interlock with any one of the engagement surfaces on the frame. The frame also has a frame rail having a rail surface that faces away from a retainer rail surface on a rail of the retainer. A tool including pinch rollers squeeze the rail surfaces toward one another to place the sheet material held by the retainer in tension while the interlocking surface is engaged with the appropriate engagement surface.

Abstract: A bicycle warning device is capable of providing a turning or braking signal and is mounted on the bicycle such that the main body of the warning device faces the front and the rear of the bicycle. The main body is provided with at least two groups of reflector-type display pieces which are of a strip like construction and arranged alternately in rows. The display pieces are provided with symbols capable of forming in combination to indicate the turning direction or the braking action of the bicycle in motion. The display pieces are colored to enhance the warning effect of the device and are capable of being driven by the pull rods to displace up and down. The effects of the left-turn signalling, the right-turn signalling and the braking signalling are attained by the alternate and reciprocating motions of the display pieces.

Abstract: A specially engineered, low protrusion, visually symmetric small footprint system of mounting advertising displays to vehicles, such as trucks, tractor trailers, and vans, providing upward/downward adjustability, ease of frame removal and remounting, and over-center tensioning by means of specially designed rails which are attached to the surface of the vehicle. The rails are reversibly fastened to the surface of the vehicle, and can be easily and repeatedly removed and refastened in a short time. This is effected by sinking threaded screw seats into the wall on which the sign frame is mounted, providing permanent holes into which can be repeatedly screwed into and unscrewed from, the low protrusion screws which hold the sign frame to the wall. The hardware residue, after removal of the frame, is barely visible, with a very small footprint, being simply the protruding rims of the threaded screw seats.

Abstract: A signage display attachment system is disclosed for mounting a sign to a substrate. The signage display attachment system comprises an insertion bead, the insertion bead having two elongated legs extending from a base. The two elongated legs define a narrow, elongated un-shaped channel therebetween whereby the edge of a sign is captured within the channel. The insertion bead further has an upper prong and a lower prong extending laterally from the base perpendicular to the legs, the upper prong and the lower prong having a slot therebetween. A mounting channel has a plurality of recesses on one side thereof with the upper prong and the lower prong being sized to be receivable in combination within one of the plurality of recesses. The system releasably retains the upper prong and the lower prong, in combination, within each of the plurality of recesses. An L-shaped mounting channel having a retainer leg and a base is also provided.

Abstract: A nonelectric brake warning device for vehicle is fastened at the rear end of various motor vehicles, motorcycle or bicycle for traffic safety. The warning device consists of a main body which is provided in the direction towards the rear end of the vehicle with a plurality of arresting pieces arranged equidistantly, and one or more movable display pieces which are provided in the inner side thereof with a rolling cylinder capable of rolling back and forth in the main body for driving the movable display pieces. The rolling cylinder is provided with two shafts by which the rolling cylinder slides in the slide slot of a movable angular frame which can be adjustably inclined. When the vehicle in motion is stopped or decelerated, the inertia drives the display pieces to displace up or down in the main body to alert the operators of those vehicles which are following the vehicle in question.

Abstract: The display sign assembly comprises a trailer having a flatbed thereon, sign frame supports mounted upon the flatbed, a sign frame formed into a quadrilateral configuration and having a plurality of channel members each having a U-shaped cross-section with the open sides of the channel members directed inwardly of the quadrilateral configuration, and a wall having edges which are received in the open sides of the channel members and which are sealed to the channel members so that moisture cannot seep between the wall and the channel members. The sign frame also includes a pair of reinforcement channel members fixedly attached back-to-back to one another and traversing through the quadrilateral configuration and attached to at least two of the other channel members which form the quadrilateral configuration to stabilize the wall and essentially prevent the wall from wobbling back and forth as the trailer is moved upon a road.

Abstract: A substrate upon which an advertising message may be printed is releasably attachable to the side of a truck in a way that prevents the substrate from flapping when the truck is moving at high speeds. The upper edge of the substrate is retained within a rigid frame mounted in a recess formed in the side wall of the truck, and is quickly insertable into or removable from such rigid frame. The forward edge of the substrate is wrapped around the forward corner of the truck so that wind cannot get under the substrate, and a plurality of front-mounted winches pull the forward edge toward them so that slack is removed from the substrate. The rearward edge of the substrate is wrapped around a rear corner of the truck so that the effective width of the truck is not increased by attachment hardware.

Abstract: A substrate upon which an advertising message may be imprinted is secured in overlying relation to an overhead-opening type of truck or trailer rear door by an assembly that includes an elongate coil spring positioned on an interior side of the overhead door. The lowermost end of the spring is secured to the interior side of the door and the uppermost end of the coil spring is connected to a lower end of a winch by a nonstretchable strap. The upper end of the winch is connected by a nonstretchable strap to a rigid rod to which the upper end of the substrate is attached. Tightening the winch increases the tautness of the substrate and loosening the winch decreases the tautness. When properly adjusted, the substrate is taut throughout the entire door-raising and lowering procedure, even though the substrate is substantially nonstretchable and even though the opening of the door requires the substrate to extend a greater distance than when the door is closed.

Abstract: An electronic warning system made up of illuminated and colored placards for trailers carrying hazardous materials. The colored placards are changed as desired to signal different hazardous loads by a computerized control unit located in the cab. The placards are based on display panels of either light emitting diodes or liquid crystal. A remote mobile control unit can also be employed by itself or in conjunction with the cab's control unit to operate at least four colored placards on each side of a trailer to collectively identify the hazardous cargo being transported in compliance with federal regulations.

Abstract: A retention and tensioning frame assembly is used to securely and tautly mount a flexible sign, such as an advertisement display panel, to the side of a truck or of the semi-trailer of a tractor trailer. The frame assembly can be used to secure any flexible sheet-like panel to a flat surface, e.g. a billboard. The frame assembly comprises a series of frame sections which define a slightly open longitudinal cylinder adapted to receive therein a peripheral bead of the sign. The frame sections are adapted to be fixedly mounted to a side wall of the semi-trailer or the like thereby securing the sign to the side wall. Each frame section defines at an outer edge thereof opposite its cylinder an inturned lip which can be engaged by a pulling device for outwardly pulling on the sign, one side at a time, for tautly tensioning the sign.

Abstract: A trailer for reducing boundary layer normal-pressure drag thereon. The trailer includes a chassis, wheel assemblies, a body, a plurality of lights, and a power source. The chassis releasably attaches to a vehicle towing the trailer. The wheel assemblies are rotatably mounted to the chassis. The body is disposed on the chassis and displays advertisements. The plurality of lights are disposed in the body and selectively illuminate the advertisements on the body. The power source is disposed in the body and powers the plurality of lights. The body is symmetrically-wedge-shaped for reducing the boundary layer normal-pressure drag thereon.

Abstract: A trailer hitch accessory with a lighted sign, auxiliary brake lights, and a protective cover for a trailer hitch. A rectangular enclosure equipped with lights is fastened to a trailer hitch by a trailer hitch connection. The trailer hitch connection encloses and protects the trailer hitch from damage from the elements. The rectangular enclosure has lights contained therein, which are connected to the trailer hitch electrical connection by an electrical connector. A removable translucent sign may be placed within the enclosure to be backlit by one or more lights within the enclosure. When the operator of a vehicle activates his headlights, then lights within the enclosure come on lighting the sign for viewing at night. When the operator of the vehicle applies his brakes, it lights not only the brake lights on the vehicle, but also the auxiliary brake light panels on the enclosure.

Abstract: A substrate upon which an advertising message may be printed is releasably attachable to the side of a truck in a way that prevents the substrate from flapping when the truck is moving at high speeds. The upper and rearward edges of the substrate are retained within rigid frames mounted to the truck and are quickly insertable into or removable from such rigid frames. The forward edge of the substrate is wrapped around the forward corner of the truck trailer so that wind cannot get under the substrate, and a plurality of front-mounted winches pull the forward edge toward them so that slack is removed from the substrate. Another plurality of winches mounted on the underside of the trailer engage straps that hold the lowermost edge of the substrate so that activation of the winches pulls the lowermost edge toward those winches to further remove slack from the substrate.

Abstract: A sign system wherein surface mounted signs and sign frames on truck bodies are protected from damage by the use of a protective beveled molding mounted on the outside of the frame of the sign.

Abstract: A system of temporarily covering the wall of a building; a signage surface, billboard, glass store from and the like, particularly, a side of a vehicle, with text, artwork, logos and the like, particularly advertisement matter. The assembly comprises in combination, a substrate having a substantially planar surface; a cover to cover the substrate surface in whole or in part; retaining the cover adjacent the substrate surface; and tension adjusting the cover.

Abstract: Rapid mount advertising panels for motor vehicles, such as trucks, are disclosed comprising a plurality of panels which are removably attached to the side of a trailer in such a manner, that as a group they form a large bill board surface. The display panels are constructed and designed to resist sagging and distortion of said panels due to the effect of heat, wind, etc. when the truck is moving.

Abstract: A mobile sign with a solar panel for warning motorists of highway problems. The mobile sign comprises a wheeled vehicle, an electrically powered sign panel mounted on the wheeled vehicle, a chargeable battery for powering the sign panel, and a solar panel for charging the battery. The solar panel is rotatable and tiltable relative to the wheeled vehicle. The sign panel is independently rotatable relative to the wheeled vehicle. The sign panel has a low-glare, high-contrast display that also improves the lifetime of the display's electronic or mechanical components by reducing heating of the display due to the sun.

Abstract: An apparatus that can be used to display a desired visual message along the lateral surface of a mobile vehicle, such as a truck, van or trailer includes a display panel that can be attached to tracks on the lateral surface. The display panel is suspended at the desired tension with a hook and cord assembly. Retaining rods keep the top and leading edges of the display panel connected to the tracks.

Abstract: A trailer mounted apparatus for use along roadways and convertible between a folded-transport position and an erected-operational position. When in the operating position, one signal unit is elevated on the side of the roadway, and another signal unit is elevated over a traffic lane at sufficient height so as to not pose a hazard to traffic. The apparatus has a fixed upright mast with a hinged mast extension which angles upwardly and laterally away from the top of the upright mast. A foldable arm with inner and outer arm portions is hinged to the top portion of the mast extension. When in the erected position alongside a roadway, the mast extension elevates the foldable arm which extends from the top portion of the mast extension across the trailer and out and over the traffic lane. One signal unit is attached to the outer end of the foldable arm and the other unit is attached to the mast extension.

Abstract: The deployable hazard sign from a moving vehicle comprises a means for attaching the hazard sign to the rear area of a police vehicle, for example; a means of releasing the hazard sign which also allows easy recovery; a means for powering the hazard sign once released; a means for communicating to the hazard sign the proper warning information before the release thereof; a means attached to the hazard sign to indicate that an approaching vehicle has impacted the hazard sign, and further means of allowing the elevating of the warning lights before or after release. As the police vehicle approaches the breakdown or accident, the deployable hazard sign would be released from the police vehicle, appproximately 200 to 500 feet, behind the breakdown or accident. The policeman inside would determine the proper sign mode before release. The police vehicle would not have to stop to release the sign. After the situation has cleared, the police vehicle could backup to the sign to retrieve it.

Abstract: A mounting system and method allows standard billboard panels to be mounted onto the side of a commercial semi-trailer or the like. A lower retaining channel and an upper retaining channel form a track into which billboard panels are inserted and retained. Removable end channels prevent the panels from sliding out of the track. The panels are secured together by tongue and groove joints and fasteners which are inserted through apertures in adjoining panels. The panels are covered with either paid commercial advertisements similar to a conventional billboard, or with the trailer owner's own name, insignia, advertising, or the like.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an advertisement notice, which comprises an attachment (3) provided between a flexible sheet-like advertisement notice (4) and an advertisement medium (1) for detachably mounting the advertisement notice (4) on the medium (1), and a lashing belt (17) with a buckle, provided between the advertisement notice (4) and the medium (1) for adjusting the strained state of the advertisement notice (4), the attachment (3) being so adapted to slidably receive a swell (125) formed on one end of the advertisement notice (4).

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an advertisement notice, which comprises an attachment (3) provided between a flexible sheet-like advertisement notice (4) and an advertisement medium (1) for detachably mounting the advertisement notice (4) on the medium (1), and a lashing belt (17) with a buckle, provided between the advertisement notice (4) and the medium (1) for adjusting the strained state of the advertisement notice (4), the attachment (3) being so adapted to slidably receive a swell (125) formed on one end of the advertisement notice (4).

Abstract: A tamper-resistant owner identification badge for bicycles comprises a hardened steel badge debossed with a registration number, a reward offer, and a toll-free phone number. An aluminum sticker inscribed with the owner's personal information is attached to the badge. The badge, formed by two opposing casing members, is mounted around the seatstay tube of a bicycle. Two screws sunken into counterbores hold the casing members firmly together. Sealing discs tapped flush into the counterbores permanently deny access to the screws, so that removal of the badge is extremely difficult for even the most experienced thieves. The personal information on the badge provides anyone who sees the bicycle, but particularly law enforcement authorities, a means to compare the person possessing the bicycle with the characteristics of the rightful owner. Even if the sticker is removed, the reward offer and the toll-free number will help to induce any person who finds the bicycle to report the discovery.

Abstract: A flexible frame adapted to removably secure a flexible advertising material to the exterior of a vehicle such as a truck trailer. When affixed to the side panels of a trailer, a series of opposed clamps connected to each other by a tensioned rod would firmly keep the flexible material under tension.

Abstract: A vehicle illuminator is provided which acts as a conventional marker light, and additionally illuminates advertisements on the surface of a vehicle. To allow both functions to be performed by a single illuminator, at least one bulb, a reflector, and a transparent insert are combined with one or more conventional marker lights. Light from at least one additional bulb is reflected through a clear portion of a housing by the reflector, the reflector being positioned such that the reflected light illuminates a selected surface. Thus, the light, in addition to acting as a conventional marker light, illuminates advertisements on vehicle and trailer surfaces, making these advertisements more visible, especially during periods of low visibility.

Abstract: A low-profile, light-weight advertising display is provided for exhibiting advertisements on trucks, billboards and the like. The advertising display is provided with a self-tensioned display panel which resists sagging and wrinkling by virtue of its own elasticity, and a display panel mounting which allows convenient installation and removal.

Abstract: Sheet material (20,20') including a polyvinyl fluoride film (21), an application tape (22) removably adhered to one surface (32) of the film (21) and a carrier tape (23) removably adhered to the application tape (22). The polyvinyl fluoride film (21) has an exposed surface (33) on which a sign (4) is printed in reverse image. Adhesive (42) is applied over the printed surface (33) with a transfer tape (40). When printed film (21) is applied to a selected surface, the film (21) is adhered to the selected surface by adhesive (42) after separation of the carrier tape (23) and application tape (22) so that the printed sign (4) is on the innermost surface (33) of the film (21) and protected by the thickness of the polyvinyl fluoride film (21).

Abstract: Sheet material (20,20') including a polyvinyl chloride film (21), an application tape (22) removably adhered to one surface (32) of the film (21) and a carrier tape (23) removably adhered to the application tape (22). The polyvinyl chloride film (21) has an exposed surface (33) on which a sign (4) is printed in reverse image. Adhesive (42) is applied over the printed surface (33) with a transfer tape (40). When printed film (21) is applied to a selected surface, the film (21) is adhered to the selected surface by adhesive (42) after separation of the carrier tape (23) and application tape (22) so that the printed sign (4) is on the innermost surface (33) of the film (21) and protected by the thickness of the polyvinyl chloride film (21).

Abstract: The major feature of the invention is its continuous pendulous movement whether the vehicle is in motion or not, because it is so light in weight that even a breeze would cause it to move, thus causing it to reflect the light whether at night or during the day from different angles.A further feature of the invention resides in a safety signal device which is novel in construction, inexpensive in manufacturing, resistant, colorful, decorative and easy to install upon a vehicle and which is efficient in operation.

Abstract: A mobile promotional vehicle includes a tractor cab having an elongated, substantially horizontally extending bed connected thereto. An information display superstructure extends upwardly from the bed and includes side walls which converge as they progress from the rear of the bed forwardly in the direction of the cab. These side walls are joined by a top wall, and by a vertically extending rear wall. This allows the outer surface of the side walls to be better illuminated and more visible. Multiple display panels are stored inside the side walls and can be quickly transferred to an exposed, display position in juxtaposition to the outer surface of the side walls.

Abstract: A panel which comprises a substrate of transparent or translucent material having applied to one or both sides a design superimposed on, or forming part of, an opaque pattern so that the design on one side of the panel cannot be seen from the other side. This is a Reissue of a Patent which was the subject of a Reexamination Certificate No. B1 4,673,609, dated Jul. 25, 1995, Request No. 90/003,201, Sep. 21, 1993.