Abstract: A child's automobile activity device is provided which rotatably attaches to an extension rod of the type that hooks on the garment hooks in the rear seat area. Several types of connection members are provided, that adjustably connect an activity screen to the extension rod such that the activity screen will be optimally positioned for viewing and access by the seated child. The activity screen, in one embodiment, includes a hinged chalkboard front portion that opens to form a horizontal eating or reading surface, as well as, providing access to a storage area behind the chalkboard. The activity screen positions a display of many varied and child oriented shapes, images, numbers, letters, games and the like for the child to view or utilize. Such display can be on the interior surface of the activity screen for access when the front portion is down or on the exposed surface of the front portion when the front portion is opened to its horizontal position.

Abstract: An erasable writing surface assembly that consists of two panels bonded together and sufficiently flexible so that one panel can fold onto the other panel. Each panel is composed of a three ply panel structure where at least one outer surface is composed of pencil erasable surface but, at the same time, a surface sufficient to be writable. The middle ply is composed of a paper or plastic with a desired graphics.

Abstract: A modularized visual training aid for classroom instruction including a stabilizing base, upright support operably coupled to the base and extending generally vertically upward from the base for storing teaching tools and a display housing pivotably mounted to the upright support. The display housing includes an expandable vertical display surface for exhibition and application of visual materials and teaching tools and is shiftable between an elevated position and a lowered position to accommodate users of different heights. Storage areas for various teaching tools are provided on the base, on the display housing and within the upright support. In operation, the training aid is moved the presentation location and the display housing pivoted into either an elevated or lowered position to present the expandable vertical display surface to the students. During the lesson, students or the teacher can illustrate points by working on the display surface or viewing lesson placards attached to the display surface.

Abstract: An electronic blackboard apparatus, which reads a writing on a writing sheet fitted on a blackboard framework and which electronically copies the writing onto a recording medium. The apparatus includes a blackboard framework foldable together with the writing sheet, and a stand supporting the blackboard framework and a copying device. The stand is reducible in size while supporting the blackboard framework and the writing sheet in their folded position and the copying device. The length of the stand is reducible after the blackboard framework and the writing sheet have been folded to reduce their lengths. The blackboard framework and the writing sheet which have been folded are overturned into a space between opposite legs of the stand and the legs are then closed.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to portable drawing surfaces and more particularly to a base structure with interchangeable components. The invention permits the manufacture of a base structure that can be combined with an accessory unit and a working surface to create either a lighted drawing surface or a drawing surface with a utensil accessory tray. This results in substantial savings in manufacturing costs as tooling requirements are substantially lowered. The lighted drawing surface includes a working surface, a lighting accessory unit and a base structure to provide a backlit surface for tracing and drawing. The portable drawing surface replaces the lighting accessory unit with a utensil accessory unit and thereby provides a drawing surface with a tray for displaying and organizing utensils.

Abstract: A turn and tilt easel has a box base which has parallel and oppositely spaced sides and a bottom. The easel is attached to the base and is formed of upwardly extending members which are pivotally attached at one end midway along the length of the base. The easel is formed with first and second writing surfaces attached between and on each side of the upwardly extending members to form writing surfaces on each side. The writing surfaces are attached above the upper surface of the base by an amount which will permit the easel to rotate about the pivotal attachment at least fifteen degrees from the vertical or normal to the surface of the base. In the preferred embodiment, one writing surface will comprise a chalkboard, while the remaining side will comprise a dry-wipe board. A handle may be attached to the top of the easel for ease in transportation from one location to another. The base face can be used for storing writing material, such as "Magic Markers" for the dry-wipe board or chalk for the chalkboard.