Abstract: A layered metal display has a base layer, an item layer, and one or more design layers. The item layer is coupled to the base layer via a plurality of tabs. The tabs extend rearwardly substantially perpendicular to the item layer and pass through tab receiving slots in the base layer. The distal ends of the tabs may be bent, welded, or otherwise secured to the base layer. The two or more layers form a display.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a housing having a plurality of frames. At least one of the plurality of frames is a box-shaped frame with bent portions. The box-shaped frame has a first surface and a second surface overlapping the first surface, where the first surface has an insertion portion and the second surface has a receiving portion into which the insertion portion is configured to be inserted. The first surface and the second surface are connected to each other by insertion of the insertion portion in the receiving portion.

Abstract: A sign assembly have a chassis assembly for supporting indicia plates and for providing proper horizontal alignment of the indicia plates. The chassis assembly includes two chassis members having a medial receptacle for receipt of a support panel and a receptacle for receipt of alignment members. The indicia plates include mating members on distal edges for cooperating with the chassis member alignment members. The mating members and alignment members have cooperating surface configurations to facilitate proper indicia plate horizontal alignment. A tamper resistant assembly prevents unintentional removal of the indicia plates from the chassis assembly.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing and fixing a metal label allowing for the logos or trademarks of products or companies to be displayed as characters or figures on the surfaces of various products includes: forming a metal label to have fixing legs and a connection member thinner than the metal label through etching; forming holes in a product and a backplate in positions corresponding to those of the fixing legs; cutting the connection member connecting the fixing legs; and fixing the metal label to the product and the backplate. By forming the fixing legs thinner than the metal label, sharpness in the edges of the metal label is obtained when the fixing legs are bent. A recess is formed in the backplate, thereby preventing the metal label or the fixing legs from protruding from the surface of the product or the backplate, whereby further improved quality of the product is obtained.

Abstract: A valve handle that operates a valve, and includes permanent, integral labeling. The labeling includes installer information about the installer of the valve handle, including the installer's name and contact information; and the function of the valve operated by said valve handle.

Abstract: A badge displaying device comprising a backing plate having a left and right sides, a center between the left and right sides, and top and bottom surfaces. The backing plate has at least one slot through at least the top surface extending from one of the left or right sides towards the center of the backing plate. A pin clip sized to slide in the at least one slot receives a pin from a badge.

Abstract: A minimum bond assurance feature for a pi-joint assembly is provided. The pi-joint assembly includes a substructure, a member coupled to the substructure. The substructure includes one or more standoff extending above one of the lower side, the front side and the back side of the substructure. The standoff includes a space location control surface. The member includes a base, a pair of axially elongated leg extending from the base to define a channel therebetween. The channel of the member has a first channel side, a channel floor and a second channel side, wherein the space location control surface may contact the member maintaining a standoff distance between the one of the lower side, the front side and the back side of the substructure and corresponding one of the channel floor, the first channel side and the second channel side of the member. A method of assembling a pi-joint assembly of the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: A sign system with a frame and at least one sign. The sign has at least one protruding ridge extending from the backside with the ridge having a narrow neck portion proximate the backside. At least one clamping unit is fixed to the frame with at least one pair of clamps to securely the neck portion of the ridge such that the frame is reversibly but securely fastened to the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying ribbons and badges on a garment wherein predetermined arrangements of awards can be quickly and reliably established using designated openings in a template. Using break-away portions, the template can be sized as needed and pin holes are preferably used to mount ribbons having a marking implement such as a pin to secure the ribbon to a uniform. A separate badge positioning section includes horizontal slots preferably slightly offset vertically with a portion of said horizontal slots co-linear.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collection holder which allows a plurality of collection pieces of given shapes to be attached thereto for display. The collection holder is for mounting thereto the collection pieces of given shapes, being formed in a polyhedron with mounting faces for the pieces being connected together in a shell.

Abstract: A military flat ribbon assembly includes a plurality of discrete military ribbons each including a base panel having a rear surface with one or more pegs extending therefrom. The assembly also includes a blank sheet having a rear surface and front surface with a plurality of apertures positioned thereon. The apertures are dimensioned and positioned so as to receive the pegs on the ribbon base panel. As military ribbons are earned, a user can attach them to a blank and cut any excess portion thereof. Pins on the rear surface of the blank allow it to be quickly and easily fastened to a military uniform. As additional ribbons are earned, the existing ribbons along with the new ribbons are attached to a new blank which is cut and attached to the uniform as described above. The pegs and blank sheet can be magnetized.

Abstract: A system is provided to allow one to utilize fences in order to display text and designs. This is suitable for advertising applications. This is also suitable to make chain-link fences into privacy fences. The apparatus is an insert which may be snapped into position relative to fence components such as a chain-link fence. It includes a display plate, a plurality of side plates, a lower lip, and at least one latch member. Preferably, all of these components are integrally formed into one piece. The insert snaps into position relative to the components of a chain-link fence. The inserts may be colored. The inserts may carry lighting elements. The inserts may carry translucent portions. The inserts may carry reflective components. The inserts may carry movable components. The inserts may carry cut-out portions. Additionally, an internet-moderated method is disclosed which allows for customers to provide their design information and requirements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collection holder which allows a plurality of collection pieces of given shapes to be attached thereto for display. The collection holder is for mounting thereto the collection pieces of given shapes, being formed in a polyhedron with mounting faces for the pieces being connected together in a shell.

Abstract: A display system for displaying display members such as numbers, letter or other indicia, e.g., for use in signage for displaying the price of gasoline on the premises of a service station. The display system of the invention utilizes magnets to facilitate easy substitution of display elements. The display system has a support surface supporting at least one securing member, which is preferably a V-shaped member having an upwardly facing recess. A magnet is provided proximate the securing member. A display member is provided with at least one secured member, e.g., an inverted isosceles triangle having a downwardly facing apex for complementary engagement with said upwardly facing recess of the securing member. A metallic mass is located proximate to the secured member for magnetic engagement with the magnet proximate the securing member. An extendable arm is preferably provided for manipulating the display members when the display members are mounted high off of the ground.

Abstract: A latch assembly for use in a flip panel sign display is disclosed. The latch assembly includes a latch pin releasably coupled to the sign panel in a manner to prevent relative rotation therebetween. A latch is disposed an end of the latch pin. The latch pin includes a neck portion and an end portion, the neck portion having a particular cross-sectional configuration which prevents relative rotation in the side panel. The latch is rotatably supported on the end portion and capable of rotation between a locked position which retains the flip panels in a desired configuration and an unlocked position which permits relative positioning of the flip panels.

Abstract: A directory sign assembled from individual modular sign plates, and an improved mounting clip for supporting the sign plates in assembly. The mounting clips have multiple sets of prongs spaced so that prongs of separate sets engage mounting flanges of one or more sign plates. The mounting flanges extend back from the front face of the sign plates to conceal the prongs and related attachment structure, and the end mounting clips have bases that conceal the ends of the sign plates.

Abstract: An information labeling system including a substrate having a plurality of holes arranged in an array of predetermined positions. A perforatable information label having datum points in an array of known positions adapted to be aligned in registry with the arrayed plurality of holes on the substrate. A pair of guide posts extending from the substrate surface and assisting in the aligning of the datum points relative to the receiving holes and such that perforation of the label at appropriate datum points reflects information described by the datum points. An adjustable and elongate member extends from the substrate and fits it about a device.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for removably attaching display items to a subsrate, has been invented by incorporating a slot in the peg to provide flexibility to the peg member, which allows it to conform to the size of the corresponding hole in the substrate, which can vary in diameter depending upon the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A faceplate for communications equipment includes a plate member having an opening for access to a communications port, and an icon mounting stall associated with the opening. The icon mounting stall includes a cavity in the plate member which is covered by a membrane along the front face of the plate member. The membrane is integrally formed in the plate member and is relatively thinner than the plate member. The membrane is puncturable to permit reception of an icon in the mounting stall.

Abstract: An attachment device for securing a frame to a display apparatus of a type having a support grid, the support grid comprising a first plurality of parallel members and a second plurality of parallel members, wherein the first and second plurality of parallel members intersect at a predetermined angle and have a uniform thickness to define a plurality of compartments. The attachment device includes: a planar base having top and bottom oppositely-disposed surfaces; a support panel secured to one surface of the planar base, the support panel being adapted to be inserted within a picture frame; and, a plurality of elongated legs disposed on the other surface of the planar base. The legs are disposed generally perpendicular to the base and extend away from the base in the direction opposite the support panel, and are adapted to be inserted within the compartments of a grid structure for hanging the picture frame.

Abstract: A locking plate comprises a thin generally resilient plate member capable of being bent out of its normal condition and tending to return to its normal condition upon release of the bending force. A securing leg is mounted at each of the end edges of the plate member extending outwardly away from the exposed surface of the plate member. Each of the securing legs terminates in an outwardly directed locking flange so that the plate may be mounted to a support member having holes in the support member by flexing the plate member out of its normal condition to permit one of the locking flanges to be inserted through the hole and then inserting the other locking flange through another hole in the support member whereupon the plate is permitted to return toward its original condition.

Abstract: A new illuminated address sign for displaying a street address on a building. The illuminated address sign includes a light housing having at least one open face, a light source disposed in the light housing, a face plate mounted on the open face of the light housing, and at least one alphanumeric member being accepted by the face plate.

Abstract: An apertured cover defines pin penetrable locations for temporarily posting notices, indicia, and the like. A pin receiving and gripping the substrate adjacent the back surface of the cover retains any pins penetrably engaging the apertures in the cover. A hard backing sheet disposed adjacent the rear face of the substrate protects the substrate. Folded panels of the cover retain the substrate and the backing sheet in fixed relationship with one another to form a unitary structure and protect the edges of the substrate.

Abstract: An illuminated sign, such as an emergency exit sign, includes a stencil in which a pair of oppositely-directed, arrow-shaped through-holes are disposed. At least one arrow-shaped snap-in element is provided which is inserted into either of the through-holes to block the passage of light therethrough. The snap-in element includes elastic spring fingers having hook-shaped ends adapted to engage a rear end of a ridge which borders a rear side of a respective through-hole, thereby yieldably retaining the snap-in element within the through-hole. All of the spring-fingers are movable simultaneously through a respective through-hole.

Abstract: A device for the manipulation of letters on a changeable letterboard. A slide, with a tacky frontal adhesive face for temporary attachment of letters to be moved, is withdrawn into a closely mating outer case, the case stripping the letters from the adhesive face. An internal spring maintains the tacky frontal face in a normally exposed position in relation to the case. A gripping, squeezing area is provided to allow the actuation of movement of the slide into the case. The tacky adhesive face of the device is placed against letters to be moved, the device with letters temporarily adhesively attached is withdrawn from the letterboard and moved to a new location, the gripping area is squeezed, actuating the withdrawal of the adhesive face into the case, the front of the case strips the letters from the adhesive. Letters being moved as a group by the device will maintain their relative positions while being relocated.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a perforated base having a multiplicity of apertures spaced a predetermined distance apart in both horizontal and vertical directions and a plurality of sign modules--positioned on the base. Each sign module has at least two registration projections on its rear surface for engaging two of the apertures in the base. The projections are located with respect to the edges of the sign module such that the edges of adjacent modules are separated by a predetermined distance to create a reveal between adjacent modules when the registration projections are placed within appropriate ones of the apertures. The sign modules are held in place on the base by one or more of an adhesive, a magnet, or a mechanical lock.

Abstract: A yardage marker system for sprinklers includes a set of individual marker numbers that each have a single digit thereon selected from the range 0-9. A display area is provided on the top of the sprinkler, e.g. on the top of the pop-up riser portion of the sprinkler, for receiving and holding up to three marker numbers set side-by-side. Yardages from selected sprinklers to a point of reference, e.g. to some point on the green of the hole on which the sprinklers are installed, can be marked by applying selected ones of the marker numbers in the appropriate sequence to the display area on the sprinklers.

Abstract: A display apparatus having a grid structure comprised of slats with a uniform thickness and at least one frame to display a framed object. The frame selectively attaches to the grid structure in a manner that provides the appearance that the frame is part of the grid structure, thereby providing an ordered and aesthetically pleasing display.

Abstract: A system for attaching a sign to a chain link fence of the type having post-supported interwoven wires producing a matrix of wire lengths extending between wire cross-over centers. The system comprises a sign, to the rear surface of which one or more attachment devices are secured. The attachment devices each comprise a pair of sections each having a face with circumscribing sides and interlocking means to secure the sections together along edges of their sides. The sections, when secured together over a cross-over center produce a hollow device having opposed faces and sides extending therebetween. The sides of the device have slots, when the device is so seated, located as to be seated over corresponding portions of the wire lengths extending outwardly from that center. A plurality of such devices supporting a sign, when secured to a chain link fence at predetermined locations, provide a simple and secure means for securing a sign to a chain link fence.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a perforated base having a multiplicity of apertures spaced a predetermined distance apart in both horizontal and vertical directions and a plurality of sign modules positioned on the base. Each sign module has at least two registration projections on its rear surface for engaging two of the apertures in the base. The projections are located with respect to the edges of the sign module such that the edges of adjacent modules are separated by a predetermined distance to create a reveal between adjacent modules when the registration projections are placed within appropriate ones of said apertures. An adhesive or magnetic tape holds the sign module in place on the perforated base.

Abstract: An interchangeable display system including a mounting for a display element, the mounting including a support backing and upper, center and lower face panels mounted to the support backing and spaced forwardly of the support backing with two elongated slots extending lengthwise between the respective face display elements and which cooperates with the upper slot, and a lower mounting hook on the back of the display element cooperates with the lower slot so that the two hooks retain the display element and can slide along the respective slots to assemble and disassemble the display element in position in front of the mounting. The display element itself may have face panels separated by a slot so that a superimposed display element provided with a mounting hook on the back thereof can be mounted in front of the display element.

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 decorative form for a chain link fence of the type having post-supported interwoven wires producing a matrix of wire lengths extending between wire cross-over centers. The form is to be used with other similar forms to produce a decorative pattern over an area of the chain link fence. The form comprises a pair of sections each having a face with circumscribing sides and interlocking means to secure the sections together along edges of their sides. The sections, when secured together over a cross-over center produce a hollow form having opposed faces and sides extending therebetween. The sides of the form have slots, when the form is so seated, located as to be seated over corresponding portions of the wire lengths extending outwardly from that center. A plurality of such forms, when secured to a chain link fence at predetermined locations may produce a predetermined design.

Abstract: A modular sign system, having modular units, each comprising a back frame having a thin backplate and a thin wall upstanding from the backplate and bounding a recess formed in front of the backplate; support posts outstanding from and integral with the backplate at spaced locations in the recess, and one of the following:i) a faceplate received over the recess and supported on and by the posts, the faceplate having a bounding edge which is closely bounded by the wall,ii) a faceplate received on and supported by the wall, substantially to close the recess,the faceplate adapted to carry sign information, and the backplate adapted to be carried adjacent a supporting surface.Multiple such units may be combined to form a sign system, and alphanumeric elements may be carried on the faceplate or faceplates.

Abstract: A multifunctional mechanical display system comprises one or more signboards each having a substantially planar display area with a first bar member that preferably includes a plurality of posts which may be received in any of one or more parallel sets of openings through the signboard to position the first bar member at any of a plurality of parallel, spaced apart positions. Preferably, raised borders around the display area are parallel to the sets of openings and the first bar member and have, with the first bar member, facing sides which are adapted to receive and removably retain therebetween one or more planar, resiliently flexible inserts bearing preprinted indicia. Additional pins are further provided on the rear side of each signboard coinciding with one or more openings through the narrow sides of each signboard to permit the signboards to be joined together into larger signboards, to permit signboards to be mounted back-to-back, or both, through modular support members.

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 modular sign system, having modular units, each comprising a back frame having a thin backplate and a thin wall upstanding from the backplate and bounding a recess formed in front of the backplate; support posts outstanding from and integral with the backplate at spaced locations in the recess, and one of the following:i) a faceplate received over the recess and supported on and by the posts, the faceplate having a bounding edge which is closely bounded by the wall,ii) a faceplate received on and supported by the wall, substantially to close the recess,the faceplate adapted to carry sign information, and the backplate adapted to be carried adjacent a supporting surface.Multiple such units may be combined to form a sign system, and alphanumeric elements may be carried on the faceplate or faceplates.

Abstract: An ornament set includes a plurality of ornament units having double-sided adhesive sheets adhered to the back thereof, and a retainer strip adhered to the front sides thereof to hold the ornament units in a predetermined relationship. A method for manufacturing the ornament set providing a plurality of ornament units respectively having front surfaces to be displayed and back surfaces to be attached to a body to be decorated, and providing an arranging tool having recesses formed therein in relative positions corresponding to relative positions in which the ornament units are to be attached to the body to be decorated. The ornament units are positioned in the recesses of the arranging tool, respectively, such that the front surfaces of the ornament units are respectively facing the bottoms of the recesses. A double-sided adhesive tape is adhered to the back surface of each of the ornament units, and a release strip is applied onto respective surfaces of the double-sided adhesive sheets.

Abstract: A desirable sign structure can be formed using a hollow, integral, self-supporting thermoplastic polymer body shaped so as to include a hollow border or peripheral frame carrying front and back walls of the sign structure. Grooves adapted to carry extensions on interchangeable letters may be provided in the front wall. When such grooves are used, the back wall preferably includes grooves or furrows reinforcing the front wall. A slot can be provided in the front and back walls in such a manner as to separate the front and back walls into two panels or panel sections. When such a slot is used, guides or tracks are preferably employed so as to mount a shutter in the slots, the shutter being capable of movement in order to cover or uncover one of the panels or panel sections.

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: A portable display board assembly, comprising a rigid, foamed plastic (e.g., polystyrene) board covered with a closely fitting cloth or fabric cover, is disclosed. The board is of rectangular shape, having a thickness much less than either the width or height. The cover conforms to the board in shape, and has a pair of side panels which overlie the respective sides of the board, or edges which overlie the respective edges of the board, and an opening closed by a zipper, which permits insertion and removal of the board without bending. The cover is also provided with at least two (and sometimes three) pairs of aligned openings for bolts which are used to hang the board assembly on a vertical wall. These bolts coact with a bracket affixed to the wall.

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: In order to use pins (6) as well as magnets (7) for hanging pieces of paper (5) on a notice board, this is provided with an iron plate (1) in which holes (2) are punched, and where a fibreboard (3) is provided behind the plate (1). Hereby magnets (7) will be able to stick to the iron plate (1), while pins (6) can be stuck into the soft plate (3) opposite a hole (2).A back plate (10) provided behind the soft plate (3) can together with a frame (4), attached along the side edges of the plates (1 and 10), close the construction and make this rigid and deformation resistant.

Abstract: A price board is described comprising a holder (10) for carriers for representing price information and/or other article information made up of a plurality of characters. At least the carriers for representing the individual characters at the points of the price information are cassettes (12) which are connectable to the holder (10) and each of which contains a complete set of all characters to be represented with them.

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 merchandise information tag for mounting face-to-face against a surface of a perforated board has projections for fitting in respective holes of the perforated board to retain the tag on the board. The projections are slit longitudinally into fingers which are squeezed together in the respective holes so that the projections are held in the holes by friction.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for mounting an emblem to objects such as a vehicle, a wall or a fence includes an anchor member secured to the emblem. A threaded rod is detachably engaged with the anchor member. Additionally, a hold down bar is mounted over the rod, and a locking member is secured to the remote end of the rod.

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: Temporary locaters, preferably magnetic, are used to mark with high accuracy the correct positions for attaching support means to a load-bearing surface, such as a wall, at two horizontally spaced positions. An object with a substantially flat side is then supported from these positions by securely held threaded individually adjustable rods whose lower ends are bent to receive the object's weight from object hangers attached to the back of the object. One or more snubbers, preferably with resilient soft surfaces for safely contacting the adjacent wall surface, are attached to the object to obtain even spacing between the object and the wall. Initial fine adjustment and subsequent adjustment to compensate for any misalignments are obtained by individually turning threaded bushings holding up the rods.