Abstract: A tiltable hood ornament (10) which is detachable is described. The tiltable hood ornament (10) includes a base (12) which is mounted through the hood (15) of the vehicle. An adaptor (22) is mounted onto the base (12) and held in place by a spring assembly (27) which is formed by a split pin (26) and a coil spring (28). An ornament (35) is provided with an extension portion (35B) which is encircled by a collar (30) and is mounted on the adaptor (22). The collar (30) is positioned in the adaptor (22) by a locating screw (32) which extends into a slot (22K) in the adaptor (22). The ornament (35) and collar (30) are held in place in the adaptor (22) by a detent (40). The spring assembly (27) allows the adaptor (22), collar (30) and ornament (35) to tilt in response to the application of a force. The detent (40) provides for quick release of the ornament (35) and collar (30) from the adaptor (22) in response to a vertical pulling force on the ornament (35).

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 road sign having a message displayed on a soft reflective plastics material which is attached to a net fabric, preferable a PVC plastics. The net material is attached to a frame structure including a first bar connected at one end of the net and a second bar connected at an opposite end of the net. The net is wound around a roller proximate one of the bars. The bars are biased apart by spring biased folding arms. The device thereby can be raised to an open position by the spring force. Further, a hand crank, or a motor, and also a remote control, can be included for manipulation of the sign, such as to a closed position.

Abstract: An illuminated vehicle bra for displaying a message comprising a nose bra adapted to fit on a vehicle; and a signaling circuit coupled to the nose bra, the signaling circuit having a plurality of light sources disposed thereon in a configuration defining a message for viewing and leads connected to the light sources for transferring energy for illuminating the message, the leads extending from the nose bra and terminating in a terminal adapted to be coupled to a power source for receiving power for energizing the signaling circuit.

Abstract: A hood ornament for mounting on a vehicle that allows an ornament member to be replaceably removable from the vehicle, is disclosed. The hood ornament comprises a replaceably removable ornament member that has an emblem portion with a first stem portion extending therefrom, and a base member having a second stem portion, wherein the base member is adapted to fixedly mount to the vehicle. A pair of pins extend from the first stem portion and fit into a pair of sockets in the second stem portion so as to frictionally engage the second stem portion, such that the first and second stem portions are securely yet releasably connected one to the other by way of the pins, thereby to allow said hood ornament member to be replaceably removable from said vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a warning device for vehicles that are stopped whereby there may be danger of collision with another moving vehicle and danger of personal injury of such a moving vehicle. The present invention relates to a safety banner device for use in combination with a vehicle or the elements of nature. The safety banner device according to this invention would contain:a) foldable material;b) at least one magnet embedded in the light weight material thereby allowing the material to be affixed to a metal surface;c) at least one warning symbol made of a reflective material whereby being visible to people when lights would shine on the banner, and whereind) the banner is capable of being folded up several times or rolled up whereby it is capable of being stored into a small container.

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing air drag against an apparently flat message surface when the message is intended for day or night viewing from approximately directly in front or behind. Symbols comprising the message, or their backgrounds are inclined backwards as louvers to allow free air passage. The symbols or their backgrounds may be placed on a plane behind and parallel to the apparent message surface, and viewed through hole(s) cut in that surface, with a gap between the two planes allowing air flow. Night-lights above each symbol may be provided to ensure accurate night viewing.

Abstract: A removable and yieldable hood ornament apparatus which includes a compact structure for easy transportability is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base member with an ornament emblem mounted thereto, the base member includes a plurality of transversely protruding key members for receipt by a plurality of locking members positioned within a housing disposed below the surface of the automobile hood. A spring biased floor maintains the protruding key members in their respective locking members. The short base member is inserted into the housing below the hood of the automobile against the forces of the spring and then rotated along its longitudinal axis to effect locking. The forces of the spring maintain the apparatus in a locked condition.

Abstract: An improved illuminated sign for adhesive bonding to the inner surface of a pane of transparent material such as the glass of an automotive window comprises a backing panel, a planar electroluminescent lamp, and an indicia-bearing member. The indicia-bearing member is smaller in planar extent than an assembly of the backing panel and the lamp. Strips of double-sided adhesive tape are applied to the border of the backing panel. The second adhesive surface of the tape is used to bond the assembly of the backing panel, the lamp and the indicia-bearing member to the inner surface of an automobile window or the like.

Abstract: A collapsible display frame apparatus for use as a motor vehicle roof-top display, wherein a collapsible frame includes rods forming an underleaf perimeter and an overleaf perimeter, coupling means for connecting the rods to define a corner joint, a flexible display, fasteners for attaching the display to each perimeter, and a swivel-slide joint for slidably interconnecting the frame of the underleaf and overleaf perimeters.

Abstract: A warning sign hinge-mounted on the side of a vehicle, for warning motorists against blocking access, as by parking in close proximity, of a wheelchair to a wheelchair lift aboard the vehicle. The sign includes warning indicia and reflectors, and has a distinctive shape. The sign is manually latched to the vehicle side when not in service, and manually released for deployment. Springs urge the sign into the deployed position perpendicular to the vehicle side when not latched in the stowed position.

Abstract: A rigid aerodynamic advertising member is removably mounted to either the tailgate or vertical side of the bed of a pick-up truck with a mounting bracket coupled to rigid braces attached to the advertising member, with the dimension between the braces being sufficient to insure rigidity while the truck is underway.

Abstract: An ornamental panel for automobiles has a synthetic resin cover. An attaching base is molded separately from the cover and disposed opposite a rear surface of the cover. The cover is molded of a translucent material. The cover has its outer surface made smooth and its inner surface formed with a fine rugged pattern such as crimps. The base has a surface with a rugged pattern of a dimension larger than a dimension of the crimps of the cover. The pattern of the base may be hemispheric concave fisheyes which are two-dimensionally arranged side by side, for example. A metallic film is coated on the pattern of the base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a means of deterring the theft of the medallion of a vehicle hood ornament. By substituting for the wire clip of the conventional hood ornament assembly a protective sleeve in which is contained a cotter pin having its upper portion or head heat treated to harden it, the assembly provides substantial resistance to the medallion being manually pulled out of the mounting base to expose any portion of the cotter pin. If the cotter pin is exposed, the hardened steel head portion and protective sleeve resist cutting by ordinary hand tools.

Abstract: A foldable emergency sign is provided, made up of a number of flat slats joined by flexible hinges. The slats are provided with warning indicia to alert passing motorists to the presence of a disabled vehicle. The slats are also provided with magnets for quick attachment and detachment from a vehicle. A support harness may be provided for attachment to irregularly shaped areas of a vehicle. The slats may be arranged in two columns with the triangular emergency sign defined over a number of the slats in both columns or the slats may be portions of the sidearms themselves of the triangular emergency sign.

Abstract: A new and improved automobile locator apparatus includes a base member adapted to fit onto a top edge of an automobile window, an identifier element, and an adjustable assembly, connected between the base member and the identifier element, for orienting the identifier element with respect to the base member at a variety of selectable orientations. The adjustable orientation assembly includes a first element containing a first uneven surface connected to the base member and a second element containing a second uneven surface connected to the identifier element. A spring urges the first element and the second element together when a selected orientation of the identifier element with respect to the base member has been made. The identifier element may be an internally illuminated flat panel that employs fiber optics. Indicia are placed on top of the internally illuminated flat panel element to provide for specific identification information.

Abstract: A wind-actuated warning device which mounts onto a vehicle to provide an alert or warning to the operator of a vehicular condition which requires the operator to exert special attention and appropriately respond to the condition. Examples of such conditions include a high profile condition, a roof top carrier or a reminder to deploy landing gear on an aircraft. The warning device has a base member with coupling for mounting the base member onto the vehicle. The warning device further has a cover member pivotally mounted to the base member. The cover member has a frontal and a rearward surface with a warning or other indicator associated with the rearward surface of the cover. The cover is biased against the base, which is overcome by wind loading to pivotally collapse the cover onto the base and provide a substantially flat elevational profile of the warning device on the vehicle.

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 removable hood ornament is created in a manner which renders it virtually impervious to the wearing and corrosive action of time. A stock hood ornament and ornament seat element are both milled slightly. A shaft which will seat in a socket mounted on the underside of the vehicle hood is inserted up through the seat. The shaft has a threaded bifurcated top with a transverse bore therethrough which straddles the standard tongue of the ornament, with a pin passing through the bore of the shaft and through the mounting hole in the tongue to engage the shaft and tongue together. A threaded washer previously rotated onto the top of shaft is now tightened up against the underside of the ornament seat at a relatively high torque, which bends the pin and frictionally engages all of the parts together under sufficient force that for all practical purposes they will never come apart unless deliberately separated.

Abstract: A display device system preferably made of flexible material for the removable, changeable displaying of bumper stickers and related indicia on vehicles and the like. The improved system includes a rectangular display sleeve having a transparent outer wall with a like configured, rectangular base member joined to the sleeve member by a heat seal at their side edges. The base member on its rear face includes an adhesive surface for adhering the display device to the vehicle. The sleeve member utilizes a flexible, zippered sleeve or envelope with a transparent front, with the display indicia item being inserted into the sleeve through the zippered edge, which is thereafter zippered closed. The base and sleeve members form an accordion-type fold, in which the fold faces are adhered together during use using an adhesive with lesser holding strength than that used to adhere the base member to the vehicle.

Abstract: A foldable emergency sign is provided, made up of a number of flat slats joined by flexible hinges. The slats are provided with warning indicia to alert passing motorists to the presence of a disabled vehicle. The slats are also provided with magnets for quick attachment and detachment from a vehicle. A support harness may be provided for attachment to irregularly shaped areas of a vehicle.

Abstract: A hood ornament includes a cylindrical support housing positioned below an associated vehicular hood, with the ornament having a side wall formed with projecting rods displaceable to effect retraction of lock rods mounted within the support housing normally biased through lock rod slots in a first position and collapsed within the housing in a second position interiorly of the housing.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a removably attachable sign for use on a vehicle tailgate. The sign is generally rectangular and made of a flexible, durable material. The sign can contain apertures or cutaway areas for accommodating various hinges and handles commonly found on vehicle tailgates. The tailgate sign is easily secured to a tailgate by means of straps, clips, belts, snaps, hooks, bars, sheaths, or the like.

Abstract: An on-vehicle display device mounted on the bed of a vehicle has a display screen unit which is vertically divided into at least three screens. When the display device is housed, the display screens are disposed in parallel with each other. When the display device is constructed, one of the display screens is moved to the uppermost position, and another is moved to the lowermost position by a horizontal extension hydraulic unit, the remaining screen being moved to an intermediate position by a diagonal extension hydraulic unit, to obtain a very large screen.

Abstract: An extendable sign of suitable resilient plastic designed to hang on a vehicle window and be visible to passing traffic. The sign is composed of multiple panels interconnected by sliding means which allow the sign to be retracted for convenient storage and extended to display a preprinted message. A bracket attached to a first panel has a hook portion for engaging the upper edge of a vehicle side window, and a support portion to aid in maintaining the sign in an extended position from the side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method of securely attaching for indefinite periods banners of flexible plastic electrostatically chargeable material to flagstaffs and then onto smooth non-porous surfaces, which may be the painted exteriors of vehicle bodies, and vice versa, without the use of separate adhesives.

Abstract: A distress flag for a vehicle with the flag being made of foldable material. The distress flag is positionable in use over the top edge of a window of a vehicle so that it can hang downwardly, displaying a printed message. Magnetized weights are fixed to edges of the distress flag to pull it down to properly display the message in use. For storing the flag when not in use, a pocket is fixed to the distress flag so that the flag can be folded into a compact form and placed within the pocket.

Abstract: The warning arrow of the present invention is in the nature of a frame to be temporarily mounted either directly to the body of the vehicle or to the underside of its trunk lid. In a preferred embodiment, the warning arrow is composed of a brightly-colored fabric material for high daytime visibility, and with the arrow being outlined by a plurality of light-reflective filaments for nighttime illumination by the beams of oncoming vehicular headlights. In accordance with the invention, a plurality of self-adhering fabric strips couple to the frame of the mount, either to magnetically secure the warning arrow to the body of the vehicle, or to extend it between its raised trunk lid and a point within its then opened trunk.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mounting decorative devices, emblems and flags to automobiles and more particularly to the mounting of such items to the hood ornament of an automobile. The present invention is attached to the hood ornament by a first body means which fits over the hood ornament and which contains on its inside rubberized strips or gaskets or the like which cause it to fit snuggly onto the hood ornament. A second body means is of similar shape and a slightly larger size than the first body means and fits over the first body means and snaps onto the first body means. The second body means is transparent so that any designs, emblems, logos or the like placed between the two body means will be visable from outside the device. The two body means have rounded edges so that the risk of injury from impalement thereon is greatly reduced.

Abstract: A rigid aerodynamic advertising member is removably mounted to either the tailgate or vertical side of the bed of a pick-up truck with a mounting bracket coupled to rigid braces attached to the advertising member, with the dimension between the braces being sufficient to insure rigidity while the truck is underway.

Abstract: A warning and information sign comprising a warning triangle and an information sign carrier and having at one corner thereof a hanger hook enabling a mounting of the sign over the upper edge of any desired side window of the car, and which hanger hook is formed as a double hook comprising two U-shaped hook loops arranged with the openings thereof facing each other and which loops are integral over a web portion which is bent in an angle rearwardly from the openings of said loops such that the lower hook loop, which is not used as a hanger for the moment, is free from the side window of the car or provides a support thereagainst when the sign is hung by the opposite hook loop.

Abstract: An air speed indicator (10) for use in combination with a vehicle (20) having an exterior surface (18). The indicator (10) comprises a shaft (12) mounted to the vehicle (20) by a means of a mounting member (16) such that the shaft (12) is angled away from the direction of relative airflow (50). A propeller (14) is mounted on the shaft (12) through a tapered opening (32) that enables the propeller (14) to precess on the shaft (12) and thereby change the axis of rotation with consequent changes in the direction of movement of the propeller (14) on the shaft (12). Decorative and ornamental features include the retaining member (26) at the top end of the shaft (12) and beads (52) mounted above and below the propeller (14).

Abstract: A motor vehicle hood ornament mount is disclosed. Designed with the goal of discouraging theft or vandalism of the ornament displayed thereon, the device includes a spring biasing means which normally forces the displayed ornament into the preferred orientation, yet when disturbed by some destructive individual prevents the ready application of a dislodging force. The ornament resides within an ornament holder housed within a mounting shell attached through the body of the vehicle, and a biasing spring forces ornament holder in an external direction.

Abstract: Automobile emergency signaling apparatus in the nature of a kit includes an envelope having a transparent front panel. A HELP sign is mounted to an upper portion of the front panel apprising approaching motorists of an emergency situation and a plurality of trouble signs which are sized to fit in the envelope below the HELP sign indicate the specific nature of the disabled motorist's problem. To use the kit, the disabled motorist positions the applicable trouble sign in the envelope so that it faces the front panel of the envelope below the HELP sign thereon. The kit is then mounted to the automobile or other support using a magnetic strip attached to the rear panel of the envelope so that the HELP and operative trouble signs face approaching motorists. The combination of the two different signs together describe the disabled driver's particular problem and instruct the approaching motorists of the best way to alleviate the problem.

Abstract: An apparatus for locating a motor vehicle is provided that can be magnetically attached to the motor vehicle so that indicia thereon can be easily seen at substantial distances from the motor vehicle. A housing having a magnet imbedded within a rear side surface for magnetic attachment of the housing to the vehicle in the vicinity of a door. An L-shaped flap extends laterally from a lower edge of the housing and is securable between a closed door and the door frame of the vehicle. Telescopic panel segments having indicia thereon are extendable upwardly out of the housing to provide an elevated message.

Abstract: A vehicle rearview mirror cover or sock is formed of a stretchable or flexible material and is adapted to be snugly fitted on the reverse side of an interior vehicle rearview mirror. Indicia, etc. such as a trademark, service mark, name, logo, emblem, or the like may be disposed on the back of the cover so as to be easily viewed from the front area of the vehicle. Also, the cover may be left a solid color without indicia in order to change the color of the reverse side of the mirror.

Abstract: A portable and reversible lightweight sticker display system is disclosed for stickers and the like. Each of the various embodiments includes a display board of various configurations each defining slots for capturing a support device along each side edge, and stiffening rods for high temperature and windy applications. In each embodiment the mounting devices can be reversed so that the display board can be mounted on the inside of a window so that the sticker is visible through the window or on the outside of a surface. Simply reverse the position of the display board and the suction cups to display a sticker on the other side of the display board. The sticker display system can also be utilized as a sun visor to cover the open area of the windshield of an automobile.

Abstract: A door and decorative attachment therefor comprises a sheet covering all or a portion of the surface of a door, and having linear elements or pockets for readily and releasably holding the sheet to the door. The sheet may have visual elements, such as objects or scenes thereon, as by pasting, gluing, printing or weaving, and may have a support permanently or detachably secured to the sheet, for supporting an object such as wreath. The sheet may have a hole in registry with, for example, a handle, which extends through the hole.

Abstract: A traffic warning apparatus for mounting on the trunk of vehicle. The apparatus features an arrow that can be easily changed to point left or right and is visible over substantial distances. The apparatus which is stored conveniently inside the trunk when not in use can be quickly set up without the use of tools. The apparatus makes use of the vehicle warning flashing circuits to enable the arrow and caution indicia to flash thereby increasing the warning to the approaching vehicles.

Abstract: An illuminated traffic control sign transforms a conventional passenger automobile into a traffic control vehicle. The body of the sign is formed from a flexible sheet of weather resistant material. The sign is ordinarily stored under the luggage compartment lid of the automobile when not in use and is deployed between the open lid and the lower part of the luggage compartment when in use. The flexible sheet has a horizontal double arrow design formed on it in a color that contrasts with the color of the sheet. Electric light fixtures are attached over the double arrow design to illuminate the design when the fixtures are activated. A plurality of flaps are secured to the flexible sheet and may be moved between retracted positions where they reveal the double arrow design or active positions where they cover part of the design. By positioning the flaps, the double arrow design may be selectively changed to a right arrow, a left arrow, or a caution bar without an arrowhead.

Abstract: An advertising display for use above the roof of a vehicle comprises a rigid aerodynamic member, which tapers rearwardly to a trailing edge with an upstanding brace extending into the aerodynamic member and with a window mount fixed to the brace and having a lateral hook portion dimensioned to pass across the top of one of the vehicle's windows. At least one surface of the aerodynamic member defines an area to which an advertising medium can be affixed.

Abstract: An apparatus wherein an insert is mounted in a complementary manner within a pickup truck bed to include spaced side walls, a forward wall, and a bottom floor spaced from a top floor defining a pocket therebetween. The pocket receives a plate member, including a decorative member mounted on the plate member to provide various decorative enhancements of the truck bed in use.

Abstract: A frame is disclosed herein having an elongated base with opposite side rails defining an exposed message area therebetween occupied by a resilient pad. A message sheet is placed between the pad and a transparent window or layer which is slidably carried on the side rails to cover and protect the message sheet. Stop abutments are provided to limit sliding of the window and a snap-lock mechanism is employed for releasably retaining the window in place over the message sheet.

Abstract: A traffic warning mat apparatus is provided for use in combination with a vehicle of a type having a trunk lid pivotally attached to the vehicle. A mat is adapted to be disposed on the rear of an automobile. A light reflecting material is disposed on one side of the mat for making the mat highly visible to vehicles with headlights which shine onto the mat or, under daylight conditions, can be easily seen. Straps are connected between the top of the mat and a gutter hook which extends around the front end of the trunk lid. Straps are attached to the bottom of the mat and have gutter hooks thereon for attachment to the underside of a vehicle or to the bottom of a bumper thereof. Additionally, straps are connected to the side edges of the mat and these straps have gutter hooks on one end thereof for attachment to the bottom rear ledge of the trunk lid. Each of the aforementioned straps include mechanisms for tightening the straps for securing the mat on the rear of the automobile when in use.

Abstract: There is disclosed automobile glass which is engraved with identifying indicia of a size whereby it can be easily viewed. Particularly, the automobile glass is of the conventional laminated type and the depth of the engraving is of sufficient depth whereby the indicia cannot be removed or obliterated. In one embodiment the engraving of the indicia is of a sufficient depth to expose a portion of the polymeric sandwiched material.

Abstract: An automobile distress signal for attaching to the side window of an automobile where said distress signal is L-shaped with a short leg and a long leg, the shorter leg having a window mounting attachment. In the primary embodiment the mounting attachment is a pair of suction cups. In other embodiments hook and loop connectors are used, as well as a hook mounting attachment for hooking over the top edge of a window.

Abstract: A device for retracting a motor vehicle hood ornament comprises a carrier for conveying the ornament between a first position in which the ornament is retracted below the hood of a motor vehicle and a second positon in which the ornament is displayed atop the hood, a drive mechanism for driving the carrier, and a control mechanism for causing the drive mechanism to drive the carrier to propel the ornament to the first position upon receipt of a first signal and to drive the carrier to propel the ornament to the second position upon receipt of a second signal.

Abstract: A vehicle safety or caution sign is attached to the side of a vehicle. The sign is held by an elongated member which is coupled by a first pivot to a mounting member that attaches to the vehicle. The first pivot enables the sign to be swung in a fore and aft direction relative to and toward and from the vehicle. The sign has a bearing member secured thereto and which operates as a second pivot and is coupled with the elongated member to enable the sign to hang in a generally vertical position when the vehicle is moving at a slow speed or is stopped, and to enable swinging of the sign to a generally horizontal position when the vehicle is moving in excess of a predetermined speed.

Abstract: A flag display device adapted to be mounted on the exterior of a vehicle or other object on which a flag may be displayed. The flag display device has a base, a plurality of spaced apart suction cups carried the base which are adapted to grip an exterior surface of the vehicle; a flagstaff; clips for attaching the flag to the flagstaff; and a mount for mounting the flag staff on the base and adjusting the angle of the flagstaff relative to the base so that the flag may be positioned at a desired angular attitude. The mount has a first toothed member integrally formed with the base which extends upwardly therefrom and having its teeth arranged on one side and projecting outwardly in a direction generally parallel to the base. A second toothed member is integrally formed with the lower end of the flagstaff so that its teeth intermesh with the teeth of the first toothed member.

Abstract: A sheet of polyethylene stock material is die cut to form an elongated display board with mounting tabs at opposite ends thereof. A central hinge is heat scored on the display board to form a transverse midline, and outlying hinges are heat scored between the opposing ends of the display board and adjoining mounting tabs. A reflective background is applied to reversible surfaces of the display board, and separate messages are silk screened on each surface. One message includes a triangular "hazard" symbol on each side of the central hinge. The other message includes the word "HELP" on each side of the central hinge.