Abstract: A yard sign having two display panels, each of pan shaped configuration and adapted to nest one within the other so that a cavity is formed therebetween. An H-shaped support frame is positioned within the nested panels with only that portion of the frame's legs that extend below the frames's crossbar being located exteriorly of the display panels. The top edges of the H-frame's legs abut the nested display panels' top edge to prevent the display panels from sliding down on the support frame, and the support frame's crossbar abuts the nested display panel's bottom edge to prevent the pans from sliding up on the support frame. The legs are spaced apart one from the other a distance sufficient to minimize twisting of the display panels on the support frame relative to the sign's vertical center axis.

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: A card hanger for displaying greeting cards and the like in a vertically suspended manner on a wall is disclosed, wherein a wire-reinforced length of garland material includes a plurality of plastic, card-hanging clips attached thereto at selectable spaced locations along the length thereof. Each clip includes a first slot formed therein into which a card is inserted and frictionally retained by resilient card-contacting portions of the clip. The clip also includes a second keyhole-shaped slot into which the garland is received and retained. A decorative ornament having a stem portion and an ornament portion snap-fits onto the clip, whereby the ornament portion conceals the clip. The elongated support member is attachable to a wall by means of a different type clip having a slot to receive the support member and a hole for hanging on a nail or the like.

Abstract: Suspension apparatus for supporting documents and the like, comprising a track (30) having first and second walls (31) and (32) dependent from a bridging portion (33) and defining a channel, a step (36) facing the bridging portion (33) formed within the channel on the first wall and (31) and, a suspendable article (45, 46) having a substantially lamina edge portion and an abutment. A guide member (41) extends from the second wall (32) of the track and is arranged for guiding the lamina edge portion (45) into the channel from a direction transverse to the channel and, for holding the suspendable article (45, 46) in such a way that, when the lamina edge portion (45) is engaged in the channel, the abutment may contact the step (36) and the article (45,46) may be supported by the track (30).

Abstract: A dental instrument of the type comprising an elongate handle portion (1) which consists of a plastic material and which, at least at its one end, has an instrument portion (2,3). In its circumferential surface it has annular, differently colored zones (4,5) which facilitate identification of a desired instrument in the way that different functions correspond to annular zones in different numbers and/or in different colors. The invention solves the problem of providing such an instrument having an essentially unlimited usefull life as far as the colored marking is concerned. This has been achieved in the way that each annular zone (4,5) is constituted by the circumferential surface of a member (7) shaped like a ring, a sleeve, or disc which is mounted on a shaft-like extension(6) of the instrument portion inside the handle portion (1) and between the ends thereof.

Abstract: A frame stabilizing apparatus as set forth formed as "L" shaped members adhesively securable to corner portions of picture frames. Slots are formed at both terminal end portions of said "L" shaped members at the legs thereof, extending a finite distance into the legs. Heads of elements are positionable between the "L" shaped members and an associated picture frame enabling the tacks penetrating points to extend outwardly of said slots enabling securement of the pictue frame to an enjoining wall by the penetration of said tacks therein to stabilize a pictue frame.

Abstract: An improved penile prosthesis includes at least one elongated, flexible cylinder containing a non-distensible bladder for implantation in the pendulous penis; a pump for implantation in the scrotal sac; tubing connecting the pump to the bladder; a valve for retaining the fluid in the bladder; and, an elastic retracting cylinder positioned about the bladder. The retracting cylinder is smaller than the fully inflated bladder and stretches when the bladder is inflated. When the bladder is fully inflated and valve is opened to permit fluid to exit, the stretched retracting cylinder automatically forces fluid out of the bladder.

Abstract: A vacuum-blower unit has an intake connected by a flexible hose to a method plastics boot pivotally connected to the discharge portion of a rotary mower deck mounted on a riding tractor. The boot is also supported in horizontally spaced relation to the deck by a caster wheel to form an air gap and is adapted for convenient connection with decks of different sizes and configurations and having either a right or left discharge. The boot is cut to form an opening somewhat larger than the discharge outlet of the mower deck to extend the air gap which cooperates with air intake holes in the boot to avoid clogging of the boot with grass clippings, leaves and other debris transported by the vacuum-blower unit through flexible ducts to a trailing wheel supported cart. The cart includes a body enclosed by a canopy having an elongated top air discharge outlet covered by a screen and a row of independently pivotal louvers.

Abstract: A penile prosthesis (20) including an articulated column (28) of segments (90) disposed intermediate of first and second end portions (24,26) of an elongated body (22) of the prosthesis (20). A tension assembly (31) cooperates with the segments (90) for causing frictional contact between the segments (90) at joints (96). The frictional contact resulting in a frictional force sufficient to provide the prosthesis (20) with positional stability throughout its range of motion, whereby the prosthesis will remain in any position where placed throughout its range of motion.

Abstract: A display device including a base, to which an upright standard is mounted. A display frame is rotatably mounted on the upright standard to permit rotation of the display frame about a vertical axis. Display support rods are mounted on the display frame for holding multiple groups of display items, such as photographs and the like. By rotation of the display frame, a selected group of the display items may be brought to view. The display support rods are constructed to be removeably inserted in holes in the dependent sheet so as to extend cantilevered therefrom, to permit selected display items to be flipped upwardly to expose the reverse side of the display item being flipped upwardly as well as the front side of the display item next behind the display item being flipped upwardly.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a front panel which may be punched from a perforated sheet of foam material such as polystyrene. The front panel contains an image area and a message area which may be preprinted or left blank and filled in by the user. The front panel is maintained in an upright position by coupling the lower edge of the front panel to the horizontal base. A plurality of balloons are coupled to first ends of a plurality of rods. The other ends of the rods are inserted into the foam material of the front panel to complete the structure.

Abstract: A picture frame assembly for suspensibly mounting an art work to a vertical surface. The picture frame assembly comprises two vertical, transparent, opposed, spaced and parallel brackets having longitudinal grooves formed therein. The art work to be displayed is sandwiched between a foam core backing and a transparent front plate. The resulting sandwich assembly is mounted in the grooved brackets such that its top and bottom edges are engaged in the grooves thereof. The side rails may be installed to engage the sandwich assembly on both sides. The brackets are then mounted to the wall. A clear, Lucite cover is then mounted on the wall such that it encloses all exposed sides of the brackets and sandwich assembly. The picture frame assembly both protects and preserves the art work mounted therein and attaches it to the wall in a manner that gives the impression that the art work is floating or is suspended in space.

Abstract: An implement to be used in the treatment of human, animal or artificial hair provides an impervious platform for the application of a treating composition, such as a dye or bleach, for example, to a selected portion of the hair while shielding the remainder from contact with the composition. The platform has a beveled edge so adapted to provide direct access to the roots of the selected hair portion.

Abstract: Apparatus for the cyclic rearrangement of a pile of rectangular or square sheets, especially a pile of photographic prints, is provided. The apparatus has a first and a second frame part which may be moved relative to one another and parallel to the main plane of the pile, and a picture changer which, on movement of the frame parts backwards and forwards, removes an individual sheet at one end of the pile and adds it to the other end of the pile. The picture changer includes a first and second separating member which, resiliently biased towards each other, define a through-gap which for the entry of the sheet being separated has a spacing greater than the thickness of one sheet and less than the thickness of two sheets, which spacing is, during the outward movement of the frame parts, maintained or reduced to the thickness of the sheet being separated, as appropriate.

Abstract: A device for identifying and storing rolled-up sheets of material such as blueprints, drawings, etc. The device includes a combination retainer/identifier which in a cylindrical sleeve configuration thereof may be slid onto the rolled-up sheet to retain same at a fixed diameter, while serving the dual purpose of displaying indicia for identifying the sheet. A plurality of retainer/identifiers are provided in a collapsed-tube rolled form and positioned within a dispenser for individual dispensing thereof by tearing along perforations.

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: This open support has the configuration of a "C" shaped sleeve (1) provided along the free ends of the "C" with two opposed lateral shapes (3) connected by weakened zones (2); each shape being provided with an inwards directed upper thin triangular projection (4) and a lower convex projection (5) so that during the assembly of the support (1) on the cable (6) the sleeve (1) is subjected to elastic strain and the shapes (3) begin to oscillate around the weakened zones (2) so that, due to an elastic thrust of the shapes (3) acting on the external lower semicircumference of the cable (6), the latter is pushed inwards and will snap into the sleeve (1) causing a further oscillation of the shapes (3) until they reach their end position while pushing the cable (6) inwards by boundary pressure.

Abstract: A prosthesis to be implanted in the penis for simulating an erection is disclosed. The prosthesis has at least one cylinder to be implanted in the corpora cavernosa. A flat coil spring is contained within the cylinder. When uncompressed, the spring allows the cylinder and the penis to remain flaccid. When compressed, the spring forms a rigid column that erects the cylinder and the penis and resists bending under pressure. The spring is preferably compressed by inflating an expandable chamber adjacent to the spring within the cylinder.

Abstract: An illuminated sign which has a body (20) of extruded metal, which is rectangular in shape and held together at mitered corners with brackets (28) engaged into integral grooves (24). A pair of hinged sides are pivotally mounted onto the body, each consisting of an extruded casing (30) and a truncated translucent face (48) held in place by a plurality of retaining copings (56). The face contains raised or recessed indica which may be colored differently than the balance of the face. Lights are supplied inside the sign to allow illumination for visualization at night. The sides are so formed as to hinge on the top, as they are rotatably contained into the body with the other edges held into a locked position with an extended pointed lip (36) making the sign accessible inside and openable without external fastening devices, simplifying construction and service.

Abstract: A method for treatment of sexual impotence in men incorporates an external fixing of the penis with the aid of mechanical device, followed by rehabilitation of the sexual potence. According to the invention, rehabilitation is carried out by successive releasing of the penis from fixing through stage-by-stage displacement of the fixing points towards the root of the penis so as to increase the length of penis portion released from fixing and accompanied by regulation of the regional blood flow through the penis by virtue of a mechanical action exerted on the penis at the fixing points.