Abstract: The apparatus includes a frame having a base and two guide posts coupled to opposite ends of the base forming a U-shaped member. The base may be attached to a stock shelf with the U-shaped frame located on the front portion of the shelf. Moveably coupled to the guide posts is a cover panel which may be moved to a closed position covering the space between the two guide posts and to a lower open position or to an upper open position to allow access to the shelf by way of the opening between the two guide posts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display apparatus comprising a base; a display unit rotatable with respect to the base; and drive means arranged to impart rotational movement to the display unit. The display unit is coupled to the base by an actuation mechanism arranged to raise or lower, during use, the display unit with respect to the base. In the preferred embodiment, the display unit comprises a body from which a plurality of radially spaced-apart arms extend, each arm being arranged to carry a respective illuminated display device. The display apparatus is eye-catching and easily maintained.

Abstract: A sign system that is suitable for temporary use. A plurality of frame assemblies are provided which are secured at a desired site. A banner bearing a predetermined image to be displayed is securable to a number of frame assemblies and is erectable to a display position with respect to the frame assemblies. The system may be secured at an outside or inside site for temporary use for an event.

Abstract: A display apparatus including a base plate; a display main body to display a picture thereon; a lifting member standing on the base plate and combined to the display main body to adjust the height of the display main body; at least one spiral spring connected to the lifting member and to elastically support the weight of the display main body and to extend and retract accordingly as the display main body is lifted up and lowered down; a supporter connected to the spiral spring and to extend and retract the spiral spring via rotation; and a friction member inserted in the supporter to contact with the spiral spring and to generate a predetermined friction while the supporter rotates so that the height of the display main body is maintained even when the weight of the display main body is changed. Accordingly, a display apparatus having an adjustable a display main body even when the weight of the display main body is varies.

Abstract: A sign display apparatus. The apparatus includes a moveable display face for displaying information; a stationary display body having a source of illumination for the display face when the display face is in a position over the display body; and a drive mechanism coupled to the display face for moving the display face relative to the stationary display body and its source of illumination. Also provided are an apparatus and a retrofit kit for lowering the display face to change a message displayed on the display face and for raising the display face to a visible position. Included are housing assemblies affixed in a spaced relationship, each housing assembly having a guide track such that, in combination, the housing assemblies provide a pair of substantially parallel guide tracks into which is disposed the display face, thereby defining a plane of travel as the display face is lowered and raised.

Abstract: A device for and method of displaying messages is provided which includes a portable control cabinet having electric power supplied externally. A timing device is provided which controls opening and closing of a hinged member, for example a car hood. The hinged member is attached with a visual display. A lifting device elevates the hinged member away from a lower surface to stretchably reveal display. A method of displaying a message is also provided.

Abstract: A display sign can be moved easily for access behind where the display sign had been, and easily restored to its original position, without having to unattach and reattach the sign.

Abstract: A remote-controlled motor-driven drum is provided to wind and unwind a cord which holds a self-balancing sign carrier. The sign carrier, which has telescoping rails, is adjustable in width. Its center rail includes two sheaves to receive the cord and lead it from the drum back to an end secured to the ceiling. Rotation of the drum raises and lowers the sign carrier and a sign carried by it. The sheaves on the carrier also serve to make the unit self-balancing. The motor responds to actuating signals for raising and lowering the sign and to safety features. Safety features include a limit switch which stops the motor when an object gets in the way, an overload control which stops the motor if excessive weight is detected, and the use of the motor for braking.

Abstract: A support pole for raising and lowering a supported object between a lower position and an elevated position is disclosed. The support pole includes an elongate pole and a carriage mounted for translational movement up and down the pole. Carriage locks at the top of the pole engage the carriage in the elevated position to prevent vibration of the supported object, and a stabilizer frame within the channel minimizes vibration during carriage transport.

Abstract: A display sign can be moved easily for access behind where the display sign had been, and easily restored to its original position, without having to unattach and reattach the sign.

Abstract: A trailer with a base having a front, a rear, and an axle. An upper frame pivotably coupled to the base frame and longer than the base frame. A towing tongue is coupled to the front of the upper frame.

Abstract: A self-leveling sign hanging device having a housing hung from the structural support members of suspended ceilings. A cable is stored in the housing on a wind up reel. A spring applies a force to the reel to wind the cable on the reel. The cable exits and returns to the housing forming a loop. At the bottom of the loop is a tubular bracket from which the sign is hung. The cable freely passes through the tubular bracket which allows the tubular bracket to remain horizontally level. Stops are mounted on the cable to restrict the length of cable wound onto the reel thus defining the height that the sign hangs above the floor.

Abstract: A signage system (10) for displaying a visual image. The signage system (10) comprises a support structure (11) such as a pole for installation at a display site. The support structure (11) is adapted to support display means (40) for presenting the visual image. The visual image displayed by the display means (40) is selectively changeable. The support structure (11) may also support a plurality of devices selected from a group comprising: signage; lighting apparatus; surveillance apparatus; communications apparatus; monitoring apparatus; and signalling apparatus.

Abstract: A suspension device for attaching a sheet-shaped information medium to a wall including a first end wall element and a second end wall element carrying an end pulley each configured to be mounted onto a surface. The device further includes an upper bar carrying a pair of bar end pulleys disposed at opposed first and second end portions thereof and a lower bar cooperating with the upper bar to support the sheet-shaped information medium. An intermediate pulley system is provided that includes a pair of intermediate bar pulleys carried by the upper bar, and an intermediate wall element carrying an intermediate element pulley arranged to be positioned between the first and second end wall elements. A cord is provided that is secured to the first end wall element and extends through the plurality of pulleys carried by the upper bar and wall elements.

Abstract: A hanging sign support has at least one housing supported by a mounting surface. The housing has an interior portion and a cord opening into the interior portion. A recoil mechanism is arranged to cooperate with the interior portion of each of the housings. A cord is associated with each recoil mechanism and has a distal end that is extendible through the cord opening and away from the respective housing. The distal end is retractable and biased by the recoil mechanism toward the interior of the respective housing. A connecting device is carried on the distal end of each cord for removably coupling the cord to a portion of a sign. Each cord, the distal end of each cord, and each connecting device can be constructed to retract into a portion of the respective housing when not supporting a sign. A spacer can be received over each cord and coupled between the respective housing and a sign supported by the cord to place the sign at a desired distance from the respective housing or the mounting surface.

Abstract: A support pole for raising and lowering a supported object between a lower position and an elevated position is disclosed. The support pole includes an elongate pole and a carriage mounted for translational movement up and down the pole. Carriage locks at the top of the pole engage the carriage in the elevated position to prevent vibration of the supported object, and a stabilizer frame within the channel minimizes vibration during carriage transport.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying advertising. A movable medium displays an image thereon and moves within an exterior casing. A base structure enables vertical movement of the exterior casing to facilitate access to the apparatus. An interior frame is located within the exterior casing and includes adjustable bearings to secure, position, and guide the movement of the movable medium. A top portion of the exterior casing can be opened to provide access to the interior of the exterior casing. An object is disposed in front of the movable medium. The movement of the image in relation with the object creates the effect that the object is moving in relation to the image.

Abstract: A two-position vertically adjustable sign system is used for mounting display media to an associated vertically oriented rack or shelf. The adjustable sign system includes a frame having upper and lower frame members for supporting the media. The system further includes mounting brackets for mounting to the shelf or rack. Each bracket defines an opening therein and has an engaging wall that extends from a rear portion of the bracket inwardly of the opening. A slide beam is associated with each mounting bracket, and is fixedly connected to the frame at the upper and lower frame members. Each beam is slidingly received in its respective mounting bracket opening for vertically adjusting the frame between a display position and a storage position. The beams each include an engaging flange extending from a rear portion thereof for engagement with its respective bracket engaging wall to maintain the frame in the display position.

Abstract: Light weight, foamed panels are suspended in spaced relation above the floor of an arena to create “privacy zones” which facilitate discussion and concentration on details. In the prior art, attachment of the panels to mounting rods was predicated on cementing wooden strips in the upper surface of the panel, in order to provide T-nuts, into which suspension rods are threaded. The improved installation employs a plurality of attaching members, each of which has a tubular body portion which is inserted through a vertically disposed hole in the foamed panel and an ornamental flange projecting laterally and underlying the bottom of the penal. Each tubular body portion has a threaded portion which is threaded onto a supporting rod. Torquing surfaces are provided on the attaching members to facilitate their being threaded onto the supporting rods.

Abstract: An elevatable multi-function signboard system for highway vehicles, such as pavement/roadway sweepers, carries a warning/signal system that can be moved between a lowered position and an elevated position. In the lowered position, the signboard also functions to cover and protect auxiliary equipment mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The signboard is mounted to the vehicle by a multiple bar linkage and raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder arrangement under the control of the vehicle operator. The multiple bar linkage allows the signboard to swing-out rearwardly of the vehicle as the signboard is raised to effectively uncover any auxiliary equipment carried on the sweeper.

Abstract: A suspension device for a sheet-shaped information medium (4), such as a poster or the like, for attachment to a wall or another surface, comprising an upper and a lower bar (1,2) to which the information medium can be fastened, whereby the upper bar (1) is connected to a cord system having pulleys (5, 7, 13, 16, 17, 18) for raising and lowering relatively to wall elements (8, 9, 10, 11, 15) attached to the wall or the like, said cord system comprising a single cord (6) which is fastened to an upper wall element (8) attached to the wall and which runs below two pulleys (5, 18) journalled in the upper bar (1) in the vicinity of the ends thereof and runs above a third pulley (7) journalled in an upper wall element (9) attached to the wall, and depends from this third pulley (7) in order to be manipulated for raising and lowering.

Abstract: A price totem includes a carriage for carrying the display numbers at one or more vertical spaced number locations. The carriage has upper and lower portions which can be collapsed relative to each other enabling the construction of a large carriage which can still have its numbers changed at a single number changing station, which is accessible at ground level.

Abstract: A system for raising and lowering an object such as a banner or sign that includes a ceiling unit, that has an axle, and at least two lines connected to the axle in a manner to allow the lines to wind on the axle and thereby moving the object toward and away from the axle. The system has a long control rod having a motor on one end and an engagement to transfer the energy from the motor on the opposite end and thereby controls the rotation of the axle by engaging the ceiling unit and transmitting energy to the axle.

Abstract: A large poster mounting frame is provided for displaying a poster along the wall of a building structure. The poster mounting frame comprises a pair of vertical side guide rails and a support rail extending between and connecting the two side guide rails. The frame can be mounted directly on the side of the building structure. The rails have a U-shaped cross-section with the open portion facing inwardly to form a continuous channel. A pair of grooved wheels are rotatably mounted on the support rail and hoist lines are directed over the grooved wheels and are connected to an upper poster carrying rail attached to the upper edge of a large poster. The lower edge of the poster includes a lower carrying rail. The hoist lines are used to raise the poster along with the upper and lower carrying rail into sliding contact with the side guide rails of the frame until the poster is securely mounted and displayed within the frame.

Abstract: A support assembly for attaching a sign to a pallet rack which contains a bracket and a support body slidably connected to the bracket. The bracket may be fixed in place upon a pallet rack, and the support body may be raised with respect to the fixed bracket, lowered with respect to the fixed bracket, or tiltably locked in place with respect to the fixed bracket.

Abstract: A garage door decorative cover assembly for use on an exterior surface of a garage door made of a plurality of door panels permitted to rotate relative to each other when the garage door moves from a closed position to an open position includes at least one flexible panel and, for each flexible panel, a first fixing means and at least one resilient second fixing means. Each flexible panel has a first end, a second end, a front surface and a back surface. With respect to each flexible panel, the first fixing means attaches the first end of the flexible panel to the exterior surface of the garage door, and the resilient second fixing means couples the second end of the flexible panel to the exterior surface of the garage door such that the flexible panel is held taut when the garage door is in both open and closed positions. The flexible panels are provided with fanciful holiday, seasonal, or other celebratory indicia.

Abstract: Device for accommodating a planiform advertising carrier, for example an advertising carrier consisting of foil or similar material. The advertising carrier is tenterable between two bars (5, 6) whereas the bars (5, 6) are relative to each other movably accommodated by a frame (2).

Abstract: A ceiling mounted unit is provided to wind and unwind lines which suspend an overhead sign. The lines are connected to a shaft in the ceiling unit which is rotated by a motor, raising and lowering the sign suspended by the lines. A brake is provided to prevent the sign from unintentionally lowering under its own weight. The unit is controlled and powered by a portable elongate control device operable by a person on the floor to raise and lower signs by engaging the ceiling unit with the control device. Guide members radially extend from the ceiling unit to facilitate engagement by the control device.

Abstract: A flagpole rotation device comprised of an upper collar having two U-shaped portions. The two U-shaped portions are adapted for securement around a flag pole. The two U-shaped portions are tightly secured around the flagpole. The device contains a rotator portion having two U-shaped portions. The two U-shaped portions have inner nylon surfaces. The two U-shaped portions are adapted for securement around the flag pole. The two U-shaped portions are loosely secured around the flagpole. The rotator is disposed on the flagpole beneath the upper collar. The device contains a lower collar having two U-shaped portions. The two U-shaped portions are adapted for securement around a flag pole. The two U-shaped portions are tightly secured around the flagpole. The lower collar is disposed on the flagpole beneath the rotator. A tie-off cleat is secured to the outer surface of the rotator portion. The tie-off cleat serves for securement to a lanyard attached to a flag.

Abstract: A device for displaying a sign at various heights including a sign holder and a base. The sign holder includes a framed transparent window with hollow frame members disposed along the lateral sides of the sign holder. The sign is removably mounted to the transparent window. The base includes upwardly extending support rods for frictionally and slidably engaging the hollow interior of the frame member. The sign holder and sign are selectively maintained at various heights along the support rod. Upon completely lowering the sign holder, the support rods are completely disposed within the hollow frame members, providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dynamic display system which includes an endless display path which is secured to the ceiling of a building, advertising displays which depend from and move along the display path, and a driving mechanism for driving the advertising displays along said display path and a security video camera could be incorporated in the display.

Abstract: A decorative cover for a movable garage door and method of attachment thereof are provided that allow festive ornamentation of ordinary garage doors while maintaining full use of such garage doors. The decorative cover can be made of weather resistant material and printed with various festive designs on its surface. The decorative cover is installed by draping it onto the front of the garage door while the garage door is in its open position. The cover is then wrapped around the garage door and top and bottom ends of the cover are joined together on a back side of the garage door by any of several tethering methods to secure the cover to the garage door.

Abstract: A device for displaying a sign at various heights, including a base and a pair of spaced, parallel uprights extending upwardly from the base. A cardholder is slidably positioned between the uprights with the sign being removably mounted to the cardholder. A frictional retaining force exerted between the uprights and the cardholder maintains the cardholder and the sign at various heights.

Abstract: A collapsible sign, including a fixed frame, a plurality of sections hingedly and movably attached to the frame, the sign being movable the sections between a viewing position and a collapsed position. Adjacent pairs of the plurality of sections are positioned to provide an offset distance between axes of rotation located at each end of each section when the plurality of sections are in the viewing position.

Abstract: A multi-message sign includes a frame having a recessed front panel adapted to releasably mount a primary sign by use of double-stick tape or other suitable fasteners. A plurality of additional secondary signs disposed in overlying relation within the frame selectively drop through a slot in a bottom portion of the frame for display. The primary and secondary signs each preferably include indicia for sighted persons and corresponding braille indicia for blind persons. The inventive sign includes a hidden pivotal release mechanism operated by insertion of a coin into a slot to release and drop the secondary signs. The sign includes several decoy slots to deter tampering. In order to facilitate convenient change of the secondary signs while deterring tampering, the frame includes a bottom cover detachably secured by concealed latch members.

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: The present invention relates to an angular position indicator for remotely displaying the positions of elements suitable to assume different angular positions, and, more specifically, valve elements, actuators and the like; the indicator comprises a body which can be coupled to the element the angular position thereof must be indicated or displayed, to the body being associated a display unit which is connected to the element being controlled by a device adapted to transform an angular movement into a rectilinear movement.

Abstract: An ornamental flag having a silhouette image and an improved flag suspension assembly. The flag has a substantially continuous border and an image therein. The image is provided with a substantial area of cut-out about its perimeter thereby presenting a silhouette of the image. A loop is provided along a substantial portion of the lower edge of the flag's width and/or length for receiving a flag pole thereby allowing the flag to swivel about the pole. In order to prevent the flag from sliding down the flag pole, a grommet having an internal elastomeric O-ring is positioned on the pole adjacent the inward edge of the flag. The O-ring preferably has an interior diameter slightly less than the exterior diameter of the pole such that the O-ring engages the flag pole in a tight frictional fit, but is slidable along the length of the flag pole.

Abstract: A remote-controlled motor-driven drum is provided to wind and unwind a cord which holds a self-balancing sign carrier. The sign carrier, which has telescoping rails, is adjustable in width. Its center rail includes two sheaves to receive the cord and lead it from the drum back to an end secured to the ceiling. Thus, rotation of the drum serves to raise and lower the sign carrier and a sign carried by it. The sheaves on the carrier not only allow it to be raised and lowered, but also serve to make the unit self-balancingThe user attaches a sign to the carrier when it is in its lowered position and then raises the sign and carrier to the ceiling. The motor, which is reversible, is remotely controlled either by wires leading between the motor and a switch or by radio control (with a control similar to that used on a garage door).

Abstract: A set of ring shaped flag holders which surround a flag pole used to attach a flag to a flag rope. The flag eyelets rest over the rings and the flag is able to rotate around substantially the entire diameter of the pole without rubbing on it or wrapping around it. The flag is held close to the pole by the rings while it is moved up or down the pole or is hanging. Attaching the top flag holder is accomplished by slipping the ring through a simple loop configuration in the rope and pulling the rope tight forming an attractive and secure knot. Attaching the bottom flag holder is accomplished by simply slipping a slot in the ring over the rope. Attachment and removal of the flag is accomplished by hooks and eyes provided at opposite ends of the rings. When the eyes are engaged over the hooks the flag is locked on the rings; when it is unlocked the flag will easily slip off the rings. Construction of the rings is from a one piece wire form with no parts to stick or wear out.

Abstract: An outdoor pull-down signboard is provided which is adaptable to existing sign support columns by being mounted above and in-front-of the existing signs and in some cases utilizes the reader board panels extracted from the existing signs. A frame for retaining and rapidly replacing picture panels covers all or a portion of the signboards face and further provides a transparent panel covering a reader board portion is also provided.

Abstract: A wind sail sign system for mounting to existing sign structural columns and a method of raising or lowering a wind sail sign over and around other signs comprising a winch assembly and guide elements. The wind sail sign of the instant invention is constructed of lightweight materials, quick-change frame assemblies and laminated panels.

Abstract: A high visibility indicator 12 for fitting to the rotatable drive shaft 11 of a rotary actuator 10 is capable of being rotated from a first position to a second position to indicate corresponding first and second positions of the actuator 10. The indicator 12 has an inner cylindrical member 13 fitted to the shaft 11, an outer cylindrical member 15 secured to the housing 10 of the actuator 10, and a sleeve member 17 interposed between members 13, 15 and drivingly connected to each via pin and slot connections 15A, 19, 14A, 18, which are arranged so that rotary movement of inner member 13 produces axial movement of sleeve member 17. The members 13, 15, 17 have color-coded surfaces arranged such that when the sleeve member 17 is at one end of its axial travel, a first color-coded arrangement is visible and when the sleeve member 17 is at the other end of its axial travel, a second color-coded arrangement is visible.

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: A sign body has light transmitting side panels for displaying information. The panels are arranged adjacent each other in a relationship that provides a top opening for entry between the panels of light emitted from fluorescent tubes in a light fixture mounted in the ceiling of a room. A reel having a spindle on which a web similar to a household window shade is wound. The sign body is supported on the free end of the web. The sign body can be raised manually sufficiently for the top opening to be near the light source for illuminating the panels from inside of the body and the body can be held there by tension in the web. The body can be pulled down manually in which case the web unwinds and holds the sign body at a level above the floor of the room so the sign can be accessed for maintenance or exchange of information bearing media.

Abstract: A car mark emblem display and storage device for protruding the car mark emblem from the car engine hood to a display position or storing and concealing the car mark emblem in the car engine hood to prevent the car mark emblem from being stolen. The display and storage device includes a motor, a guide screw unit actuated by the motor for raising or lowering the car mark emblem, a seat vertically slidable along the guide screw unit for supporting the mark emblem, a limit control unit for controlling the upper and lower limit of the movement of the mark emblem and the action of the motor, a top cover unit also actuated by the motor for adjustably covering or uncovering a passage for the car mark emblem, and a body frame for retaining most of the above-mentioned components.

Abstract: A portable sign apparatus has a changeable display and includes a frame having a pair of vertical frame members and a pair of horizontal frame members attached to the vertical frame members. A display portion is removably attached to the frame between the horizontal frame members. A ground support base is attached to the frame to support the frame in an upright position for displaying the display portion and supports the frame at each end thereof with a pair of legs connected to a leg support member. An attaching system allows the frame to be movably attached to the leg support members to allow the frame to be raised and lowered. A ground support attachment provides additional support between the frame and the ground to hold the sign more securely in position.

Abstract: A panel making it possible to display bills or similar articles of large size, comprising a plate of small thickness which is preferably made of metal (but which could, if appropriate, be based on another material, such as plastic), this plate having dimensions corresponding at least to the dimensions of the bill to be displayed. The panel has distributed uniformly over the periphery of its front face a series of blades capable of perforating the bill when it is placed against the surface, and orifices intended for retaining fasteners inwardly disposed from pressing elements which are laid against the bill after it has been put in place on the blades which cover at least the periphery of the bill.

Abstract: A rectangular seat belt warning sign is made that is automatically deployed or retracted by the action of a seat belt in an automobile or public transport. The sign, attached to a cord or cords, retracts by leverage over a fulcrum and out of sight when the seat belt, attached to the other end of the cord, is pulled over the wearer and secured. Conversely, when the seat belt is retracted into its holder, the warning sign drops back in view by gravity. Pictures and other messages can be affixed to the sign as the wearer chooses. The system provides a very positive manner in which a driver or passenger must wear a seat belt; is a no-noise device which stays deployed until the seat belt is worn.

Abstract: A remote-controlled motor-driven drum is provided to wind and unwind a cord which holds a self-balancing sign carrier. The sign carrier, which has telescoping rails, is adjustable in width. Its center rail includes two sheaves to receive the cord and lead it from the drum back to an end secured to the ceiling. Thus, rotation of the drum serves to raise and lower the sign carrier and a sign carried by it. The sheaves on the carrier not only allow it to be raised and lowered, but also serve to make the unit self-balancing The user attaches a sign to the carrier when it is in its lowered position and then raises the sign and carrier to the ceiling. The motor, which is reversible, is remotely controlled either by wires leading between the motor and a switch or by radio control (with a control similar to that used on a garage door).