Abstract: An enlarged figure panel for attachment to an attraction board has a planar panel which is adapted to fit over the outer surfaces of the rails defining the channels of the attraction board. A plurality of offset flanges which extend parallel to the surface of the panel are adapted to fit under the upper and lower lips of the tracks of at least one channel of the attraction board for attaching the figure board thereto. A U-shaped spring or a tab is also provided to prevent the figure panel from being blown out of a track of an attraction board by wind.

Abstract: An illuminated sign comprises a housing containing a light source and having a sign face defining a side of the sign. The housing has upright end members and cross members extending between the end members, each member defining an inwardly directed locating channel and an undercut locating channel. The edge portions of the sign face are received in the locating channels. Right angle corner brackets are provided for location in the connecting channels to join the frame members.

Abstract: Sign apparatus for directory or other applications and having removable sign inserts positionable at any location along a dimension of the sign. The sign inserts are held in place by a number of elongated rails located behind the inserts. Each rail contains an elongate track with a slotted opening facing the back side of the sign inserts. The tracks receive an end of an elastically-deformable fastener attached to the back of the sign insert. Each fastener expands within the track to prevent unimpeded removal of the insert, while permitting the insert to slide within the track for longitudinal positioning of the insert along the rails.

Abstract: A modular digit carrier for a sign system having a sign face upon which a plurality of digits can be secured. In a preferred embodiment, the digit carrier includes a rear surface and a front surface, and outwardly extending flanges for securing the digit carrier with its rear surface adjacent the sign face. The digit carrier further preferably includes a substantially frame-like body portion which defines a support channel and which provides access to an interchangeable digit supported by the carrier from the front surface of the digit carrier. The support channel slidingly supports the indicia digit and includes an open slot through which the digit can be inserted and removed in a direction which is oriented so as to allow the insertion and removal of a digit from the carrier without removing the carrier from the sign face. The digit carrier can also be configured to allow backlighting of the indicia digit supported.

Abstract: A container is useful in a sign board in which certain display elements have to be changed from time to time. The container is provided with element for preventing a stack of display sheets contained therein from accidentally slipping out. There is a sign board in which at least certain elements have to be changed from time to time, and these elements are housed in one or several of these containers. These containers are positioned and locked, on at least one face of a flat body which is part of the sign board, between a pair of parallel guiding bars connected to the body. The sign board can be provided with element for removably fastening it to a base in order to keep the sign board in a substantially vertical position.

Abstract: The device is an improved base support for securing yardage indicating number inserts or a flag holder insert and an attached flag to a sprinkler unit installed on a golf course. The improved base support is secured to the sprinkler unit by means of a base. The flag insert and attached flag are installed on the base during construction of the golf course to prevent operators of heavy equipment from hitting or running over the sprinkler unit. Once the golf course is completed, the flag holder insert is removed from the base and replaced with the yardage indicating number inserts. The flag holder insert and the number inserts are provided with beveled sides and ends. The beveled sides of the flag holder insert and the beveled ends of the number inserts slide between base tracks provided on the base in order to secure the inserts to the base.

Abstract: A three dimensional wall mounted striping system for displaying a business or a company logo, name, trade dress, colors, announcements and other types of display graphics. The system includes a wall bracket for mounting on a wall. The wall bracket has a first bracket hanger arm and a first bracket snap arm. The bracket also has a plurality of index grooves along a length of the bracket for receiving fasteners therethrough and securing the bracket to the wall. The system further includes an elongated first profile member having a flat facing with an first profile hanger arm along a length of a top of the facing and a first profile snap arm along the length of a bottom of the facing. When the profile hanger arm of the profile member is hung on top of the bracket hanger arm of the wall bracket, the profile member is suspended therefrom. Further when the profile snap arm is pressed into releasable engagement with the bracket snap arm, the profile member is securely held on the wall bracket.

Abstract: A panel fence is provided with a net having a mesh surface, and meshes are distributed on the whole area of the net surface. These meshes are in the shape of a rectangle and the size is equal. A panel piece is removably and selectively mounted on the mesh and blockades the mesh. The panel pieces mounted on the meshes express pictures, letters or patterns on the net.

Abstract: Repositionable sign figure which may be adhesively affixed to a sign backboard comprising a sign figure comprised of a flexible, resilient material, and backwardly projecting flanges from the edges of said front surface, whereby a portion of the front surface of said sign figure may be depressed to adhesively affix said sign figure to said sign backboard. The sign figure is best suited for temporarily affixing a sign figure to a backboard by pressing a portion of the surface of the figure against backboard, and permanently affixing the sign figure to the backboard by pressing substantially the entire front surface of the figure against the backboard.

Abstract: The invention consists of an open enclosure with pairs of spaced and parallel horizontal channels extending between end members front and rear and having a source of illumination therein. Cartridges are slideable from one end between adjacent tracks and these cartridges carry replaceable opaque plates having transparent indicia thereon. The plates slideably engage the cartridge from the upper side of the cartridge and between spacer bars. One piece gates close off all of the tracks so that a single lock such as a padlock for the front and rear gates can lock the entire assembly against tampering or unauthorized removal of the cartridges and plates. An alternative embodiment permits loading of the cartridges from the upper longitudinal side for substantially permanent signs with limited side access and the gates are then situated along the upper edge. If ony one side of the sign is to be used, then a blank plate or panel is inserted on the other side spanning the entire rear side of the sign.

Abstract: A changeable letter sign system including a plurality of panels, each bearing a letter, character or other suitable indicia and combinable on an overhead readerboard to display a message thereon, each of the panels having magnetically attractive material carried on the normally front face thereof, in complete contiguous arrangement with the peripheral inner and outer edges of the indicia on the panel, and including a tool having a magnet presenting a pair of feet for engagement with said magnetically attractive material to permit holding of the panels for placement on or removal from suitable retaining means on the wall of the readerboard.

Abstract: A mounting for a generally vertical signboard includes clips which coact with the signboard to removably secure at least two sizes of indicia to the signboard. The signboard includes ribs which coact with both the indicia and the clips, allowing the indicia to be mounted to the signboard in two modes. The signboard is held vertical by supports. Brackets interact with the supports to enable the positioning of the signboard between a floor and a ceiling. The supports rotate and slide relative to the floor brackets so that the signboard may be tilted from the vertical to facilitate changing of the message displayed on the signboard.

Abstract: An integrated, modular display system for conveying information in a unified theme is disclosed. The display system comprises a plurality of display panels capable of conveying information, a plurality of frames corresponding in size to the plurality of display panels for receiving at least one of the display panels to support the panels, and a plurality of display bodies for supporting at least one of the frames. The display panels, frames and display bodies are adapted to be combined to form a plurality of individual display units, and a portion of the display panels forming one display unit are interchangeable with a portion of the display panels forming another display unit. In the system, the display panels and frames are provided in groups of several similarly sized display panels and frames.

Abstract: A secure directory device for displaying information on removable plates. The device includes a special key for removing and replacing plates, thereby precluding unauthorized tampering.

Abstract: An information-bearing and direction indicating sign is described having at least one rectangular information carrier provided with printing, a pictogram or a direction-indicating symbol and a frame holding the exchangable information carrier releasably. The frame includes at least two longitudinally-extended members running parallel to each other, which are provided with a plurality of opposing longitudinally-running receiving grooves, in which the information carrier or carriers are held edgewise and are easily removable. The longitudinally-extended members can have a connecting piece at each end for attachment to a wall surface. Means for easily holding or releasing one or more of the information carriers may be provided in the opposing receiving grooves in adjacent pairs of longitudinally-extending members. The longitudinally-extended members can be rods or bars and the connecting pieces can be formed by angular pieces which engage in mounting pieces permanently attached to the wall surface.

Abstract: A sign board having a message portion and a display portion. The message portion has horizontal, evenly spaced grooves intersected by evenly spaced, vertically oriented grooves, the horizontal and vertical grooves being perpendicular to each other. Selected letter blocks are assembled in the grooves to convey a message. Adjacent the message portion is a display portion where a scene usually associated with the message is displayed. The board is rectangular in shape and can be mounted horizontally or vertically with the appropriate set of parallel grooves being used to compose the message. Optionally, the display portion can be backlighted.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an improved display sign system including a sign face and a plurality of vertically spaced longitudinal ribs defining tracks located on the sign face. The longitudinal tracks are designed to support indicia elements adjacent the sign face. In a preferred embodiment, the sign system further includes two side frame members disposed on opposite lateral sides of the sign face, each including a curved surface which is substantially flush with the sign face at its lateral side edge. The curved surface extends outwardly and away from the lateral side of the sign face to provide a guide for inserting indicia elements within a longitudinal track from the front side edges of the sign.

Abstract: A poster board wall display system comprising a foamed polystyrene board, smaller than the poster board to be hung to the wall, with an opening having a tapered or slanted upper edge to engage a fastener (e.g., nail or hook) protruding from the wall. The outer face of the foamed polystyrene board is equipped with a fastener means (e.g., VELCRO strip) that reversibly engages to the backside of the poster board. In this manner, a poster board can be suspended away from the wall during display and the particular poster boards being displayed can be readily repositioned or changed.

Abstract: An accessory for attaching characters (letters or symbols) to pens, key holders and the like. Each individual character has an aperture and a toothed member. The characters are assembled by inserting an elongated body through the apertures. The toothed member mates with a slot in the elongated body to orient the characters perpendicular to the elongated body. Complementary interlocking teeth in the slot securely fasten the characters to the body and insure proper spacing between the characters.

Abstract: A display panel comprising a substantially planar structural layer of rigid material, a plurality of slats fastened to the structural layer, and a fastener for attaching the structural layer to a wall. The slats have a first surface that fastens flush against the structural layer. The slats also have a substantially planar second surface opposite the first surface. A horizontal slot is defined by the area between adjacent slats. A receiving slot is formed within each of the slats and extends upwardly transverse to the horizontal slot has an angled portion extending outwardly from the horizontal slot, and communicates with the horizontal slot. The fastener is a cleat which is fixedly attached to the side of the structural layer opposite the slats. The cleat has an angle cut along its lower edge.

Abstract: A sign for displaying reflective numerals which are slidably engaged in slots provided by a backing plate. The sign is adapted for display in any one of three modes, namely, a bottom portion of the backing plate is coupled with a base stand for upright positioning; or alternatively, the top portion of the plate is coupled to a hook assembly to allow for a hanging arrangement; or lastly, the backing plate may be simply attached to a flat surface.

Abstract: For emergency use on a highway there is provided a kit containing a collection of parts in disassembled state but ready for assembly within the confines of a small space no larger than the interior of a conventional automobile and then mounted for visual inspection on the exterior. The kit is one comprising a post for supporting a relatively large signboard. The signboard in turn is provided with aligned spaces for reception of individual letters and numbers selected from a reservoir of multiple letters and numbers to spell out a message visible by passerby.

Abstract: A wrap around valance system physically mounted to the top of a convenience store interior wall system, beneath the ceiling, is formed of end abutting, horizontally aligned, standard size interchangeable illuminated and non-illuminated modules of fabricated sheet metal formed with open front windows slidably mounting respectively, color display photo panels and color graphic decor panels. The non-illuminated modules have at least two sets of top and bottom facing open ended horizontal slots so that a color graphic display card may be superimposed over the color graphic decor panel to display temporary or seasonal information. A continuous wiring system is formed within the end to end coupled modules with electrical junction boxes mounted, respectively to opposite end walls of each illuminated module leading to a fluorescent lamp mounted internally of the illuminated module housings for backlighting of the photo panels.

Abstract: In a changeable marquee sign, a plurality of elongated corrugated sheet material racks are horizontally disposed in vertically spaced relation. The ridges of the corrugated shape form forward and rearwardly facing vertical grooves which cooperatively receive spaced-apart longitudinally extending teeth formed on opposing end edge surfaces of a plurality of sign character panels to prevent unauthorized movement of the panels relative to each other or to the plane of the sign. The several panels being chosen to impart a desired message.

Abstract: A sign holder having a substantially transparent, flexible cover which is closely received in a base. The cover is removed from the base by flexing the cover to free the ends of the cover from pockets on the base. The sign is positioned between a mounting surface of the base and the cover. Air channels are provided in the base and the walls forming the pockets to prevent the formation of a vacuum when water enters the interface between the cover and the base, while inhibiting external access by vandals.

Abstract: A sign unit is described which may be used in a variety of ways to make up signs. The unit consists of an extruded section having a flat central web (1, 30) and two flanges (2, 3, 32, 33). The outer surface of web (1) remote from the flanges can have a legend printed on it. Alternatively a sign plate (14, 15, 37, 38) may be inserted between flanges (2 and 3) and held against e.g. ribs (4) or in grooves (35, 36). The flanges or formations thereon may be dimensioned to cooperate with a holder on which the unit may be clipped. The sign unit is preferably made of aluminium alloy or rigid plastics material.

Abstract: A message board has a back plate, strips bearing alphanumeric characters and being secured to the forward surface of the back plate, and a see-through face plate attachable to the back plate and communicating with character strips in such a manner as to prevent displacement. The back plate is preferably provided with locating pins projecting from a forward surface thereof to receive the character being strips thereon prior to attachment of the face plate. The strips have apertures for receiving the pins therein. Alternatively, magnetic strips and ferrous elements are used for magnetically securing the strips to the back plate.

Abstract: A display panel comprising a substantially planar structural layer of rigid material, a plurality of slats fastened to the structural layer, and a fastener for attaching the structural layer to a wall. The slats have a first surface that fastens flush against the structural layer. The slats also have a substantially planar second surface opposite the first surface. A horizontal slot is defined by the area between adjacent slats. A dado slot is formed within each of the slats and extends upwardly transverse to the horizontal slot and communicates with the horizontal slot. The fastener is a cleat which is fixedly attached to the side of the structural layer opposite the slats. The cleat has an angle cut along its lower edge.

Abstract: A super bowl for eating onto which attachments with sports' emblems are changeably mounted. The attachments are slidably removeably mounted to either an internal or external track on the bowl. An elastic band with integral track mounted in a circumferential concave on the bowl, is also available for receiving the attachments.

Abstract: An internally illuminated sign structure wherein the message is formed by interchangeable panels.

Abstract: A decorative plaque with replaceable decorative elements is suitable for use with belts. The plaque has a frame having a front opening for the viewing of replaceable decorative elements, such as alphabets and letters, set on a decorative fabric. The frame and the decorative elements have interlocking serrations for preventing movement of the decorative elements along the width of the opening.

Abstract: A price chip support strip of simplified construction has positive engagement with guide and retention tracks of a strip support frame. Individual price chips are conveniently removed and inserted at the front of the price chip support strip. An effective light seal is assured by the structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to display systems for holding header cards for displaying information about merchandise being offered for sale. The invention includes header card holders that provide easy assembly and disassembly for use with vertically slotted walls or horizontally slotted walls. The display system further includes a header card holder that may be conveniently placed on a horizontal surface and a header card holder that may be mounted to an edge of the wall.

Abstract: The information board comprises a supporting board provided with grooves between which clip strips are formed, which clip strips have a groove in their lateral sides. Snap-in plates comprise a rectangular body and two backwards projecting legs having on the sides thereof facing each other two bosses. A projection is mounted, between the legs, on the body. When a snap-in plate is clipped over one or more clip strips said projection abuts against the clip-strip. The bosses enter in grooves in the lateral sides of the clip strips. By pushing on an edge of the body a leg can slide more deeply over the clip strip so that the snap-in plate tilts and snap-off.

Abstract: A mask and mask assembly for use in a directory sign or the like. One or more masks are affixed to a backing panel, thereby defining a number of adjacent parallel channels for removably receiving message strips in the form of transparencies or the like. The mask comprises a substantially plane sheet member preferably flat on the front side, and on the back side having a number of raised lands longitudinally extending along the mask. The lands are laterally spaced apart from each other, and this facing defines the channels for receiving message strips. The masks have complementary overlapping lateral edges, so that a number of masks can be aligned side-to-side on a backing panel.

Abstract: A method of making sign component pieces to be interfitted in close abutting relationship. The preferred method aspect of the invention involves imprinting upon one or more flexible rectangular translucent cover sheets successive horizontal bands of repeated sign-forming indicia, the indicia being precisely positioned with respect to two intersecting reference margins of the sheet. The cover sheets are then laminated to a thin flexible backing sheet capable of adhering subsequent to be severed component sign pieces to a component piece support surface. The resulting laminated sheet is then applied to individual cutting devices, each having an adjustable backstop positioned to effect a linear cutting operation spaced a distance therefrom equal to the horizontal or vertical extent of the component piece involved.

Abstract: A personalized shoe emblem signature having a hollow rectangular shaped frame on to which is placed at least one removable emblem which sandwiches the frame and attaches the personalized shoe emblem signature to the shoe by VELCRO.RTM..

Abstract: A key holder having a main body portion with an eyelet-like extension extending from one end thereof through which a chain or other element can be inserted to support one or more objects such as keys and the like and wherein an elongated channel is provided in the body portion extending along a substantial length of the body but terminating from the edge thereof adjacent the eyelet portion in which channel a plurality of individual indicia bearing slide elements may be selectively received and locked therein by means of an adjustable locking member.

Abstract: An improved permanent calendar construction that allows easy removal and rearrangement of vertical date columns and yet prevents their disengagement when, for example, the calendar is tilted forward. Extending horizontally across the date column area or well, there is located at least one lipped horizontal track. Defined inthe back wall of each date column are at least two openings or grooves that can mate with the track, as desired. The lip results in a track which extends in more than one straight axial direction and thus engages the groove at least in dual directions (and with the end portion of the track furthest from the back wall terminating in an upwardly and perpendicular direction from an axis perpendicular to the back wall). An example of the preferred embodiment is a track with a right angle lip. Of course, at a minimum, the purposes of the present invention can be accomplished if the track is not lipped and is parallel to or diagonally upwardly directed toward the rear wall.

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

Abstract: A display panel provides a secure and aesthetic way to mount pictures and other objects. The panel includes a plurality of resilient, pre-curved slats which are connected to a support board. Each slat has a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface. The slats are connected to the support board in a manner that permits each slat to be moved away from the support board so that a bracket can be inserted between the board and the slat.

Abstract: A display letter mounting arrangement for use in an open face sign having a flat forward, or display, surface is disclosed. Each letter, or alphanumeric character, is provided on an individual flat panel which is inserted between generally horizontally oriented, parallel, upper and lower tracks. A high contrast, or illuminated, background screen is provided aft of the planar arrangement of letter panels which are positioned immediately adjacent one another. Each panel includes an opaque partition secured to a lateral edge of the panel along the length thereof so as to be positioned between immediately adjacent panels on the sign in an overlapping manner. Each partition, or inter-panel strip, has a cross section in the form of an "h", with the recessed portion thereof securely attached to the lateral edge of a panel permitting the extended portion of the partition to engage and overlap the proximal edge portion of an immediately adjacent panel.

Abstract: A new calender marker composed of a frame member having a window therein and fixing means provided on the frame member to attach said calendar marker to a calendar sheet. Said fixing means is specifically at least one protuberance provided on one side of the frame member and having a recess therein. Said recess has a small diameter section formed in the outer side thereof and a large diameter section formed in the inner side thereof. Manually deformable sticky plastic material is charged into said recess such that a portion thereof project from the recess.

Abstract: A sign comprises sign plates arranged edge-to-edge between a pair of mounting bars of L-shape, having a rear limb for mounting to a supporting surface and a side limb which conceals the ends of the plates. At least some of the plates have rearwardly directed limbs which are a push fit on forwardly projecting elements carried by base elements slidably engaged in restricted mouth channels formed on the rear limbs of the mounting bars. The top and bottom plates have extensions which conceal the mountings, and end caps plug into box sections on the side limbs of the mounting bars to conceal the ends of those limbs and the ends of the plate extensions.

Abstract: A decorative name belt includes laminated layers of belt material between which is disposed an elongated support member having opposed flanges with spaced apart slots formed therein for receiving decorative indicia members such as monogram letters or the like for assembling a personalized name or monogram belt. The outer belt lamina or layer is provided with a recess along the major extent of the support member which permits insertion of and removal of premolded indicia or letter members into the cooperating slots in the support member so that a selected name or monogram combination may be provided on the belt. Each of the letters includes opposed support projections or bosses on one side and a key member or members integrally formed with the letter member on the opposite side for supporting the respective letter members at spaced apart intervals in the recess. The keys are integrally formed with the respective letter members and are connected thereto by a flexible hinge portion.

Abstract: A nameplate or the like is made by providing an open-type frame which has an opening extending completely therethrough. The front face of the frame is recessed. Insert members having, for example, individual letters are placed in the recess. Each insert has a tongue which fits in the opening and which has its outer face co-planar with the outer surface of the frame and the adhesive member is secured across the outer faces of the frame and tongue.

Abstract: A merchandise pricing ticket assembly has a rigid highly polished plastic material forming a support panel which is printed with display matter and has areas left clear to form windows. Components of a soft flexible material, also highly polished, are provided which adhere to the rear of the windows whereby information on the components may be viewed therethrough. A setting panel is provided enabling the components to be laid out in their correct relative position before the support panel is laid thereover to pick-up the components. The support panel is thereafter retained in a channeled shelf fixture.

Abstract: A jewelry ornament construction comprising an elongated pin and a plurality of ornament elements which have aligned apertures therethrough, and are slidingly received on the pin and retained thereon in generally aligned planar relation to form a composite ornament. Since the ornament elements are removably retained on the pin, the ornament is adapted for personalization with various desired combinations of elements, which may embody monogramatic and emblematic insignia.

Abstract: A simplified method of constructing letters for signs and the letters produced by such method. The letters comprise first and second letter-form members of similar size and shape that are maintained in parallel spaced relation by a thin, pliable, plastic strip material which extends around their peripheries and is adhesively secured to such peripheries so as to form a frame therearound.

Abstract: A menu board includes a housing containing a light source, a translucent front panel and a plurality of parallel, spaced ribs with flanges attached to the face of the panel. Menu information strips are insertable between the ribs. Picture units having faces with translucent pictures thereon have opposite side walls with hook elements to engage flanges on any two ribs.