Abstract: Improved vacuum generating and constriction apparatus with user adaptablity including provision of an adapter insert for changing the effective internal diameter of the entry end of a vacuum chamber, an improved constriction means having a generally circular periphery with elongated handle unitary at a single end with an inner toroidal ring, improved vacuum seal connector and a hand pump which fixedly locates an on/off valve for controlling the vacuum.

Abstract: Decorative advertising cover for overhead fluorescent strip lighting, the cover having the general shape of a triangular prism, the cover including two rectangular sheets of flexible transparent plastic having two opposite sides slidingly engaged in channel recesses in two opaque triangular end caps having a top edge to fit closely adjacent a ceiling to which the fluorescent lighting fixture is attached and two side edges joined in a rounded corner opposite to the top edge, a cutout portion in the central portion of the top edge and extending downwardly to fit closely adjacent the outside perimeter of a fluorescent strip lighting fixture, laterally slidable finger means to engage the upper side of the fluorescent lighting fixture to support the cover, laterally movable magnet means mounted on opposite sides of the cutout portion to fasten themselves to the vertical sides of the fluorescent lighting fixture by magnetic attraction, three corner spacer members to join the respective corners of the two end caps a

Abstract: A device for illuminating numbers being connected to a conventional low voltage transformer, preferably, across the contacts of a typical switch (momentary type). When the switch is closed, the short circuit bypasses the device's load (low power consumption) to activate the annunciator. The device includes a bracket assembly that slidably holds one or more number or letter assemblies. Opposite electrodes are positioned on the front of the bracket assembly in the upper and lower parts thereof and in cooperative electrical contact with the L.E.D. circuits defining those numbers or letters through contact pads disposed in opposite corners of the numeral or letter assemblies.

Abstract: Hair circle for conjugal affection is described. The circle consists of a base member of elastic material having a plurality of mutually spaced round holes extending radially therethrough. A tuft of soft hair extends through each hole with a single tuft extending through a pair of holes. The hair tufts are secured by a adherent film coated on the inner surface of the base member. The tufts may be arranged in rows longitudinally, transverse, or in triangular shapes and the base member can have a cross-section which is rectangular, semicircular, elliptical, or substantially circular.

Abstract: A display device includes: a base, a crystal ball mounted on the base, an inner cylinder plugged in an opening of the crystal ball, a musical base driving a lower disk having a plurality of magnets fixed thereon, a creature mounted on an upper disk rotatably mounted on an upper portion of the inner cylinder having ferrous plates formed in the upper disk, so that upon a driving of a shaft of the musical box, the creature mounted on the upper disk will be rotated as magnetically attracted by the lower disk to vividly pose like a sportsman's action.

Abstract: A penile prosthesis is disclosed that can be extended and retracted by the application of fluid pressure to an internal chamber. The chamber includes a non-dispensible sheath portion that can be reversibly extended from a wrinkled retracted condition to a taut extended condition in response to the amount of fluid pressure in the internal chamber.

Abstract: A plurality of sheets each being substantially the same width and length are combined in a face-to-face relationship, with common first ends of adjacent sheets offset from each other a predetermined distance. The combined sheets are folded on a common fold such that one of the sheets is folded over itself with its opposite ends offset from each other the same predetermined distance. This forms a plurality of equidistance, spaced pockets across the face of the folded sheets constituting an organizer for storing cards and/or stamps. Provision is made, in the form of adhesive stripes to limit the depth of the lateral pockets and to hold the sheets of the organizer together.

Abstract: An illuminated building number assembly (10) includes a one-piece box-like housing (12) constructed of hard molded opaque resinous plastic material and a separate one-piece front panel (14) of molded hard resinous opaque plastic. The front panel covers a housing opening (32) and includes vertical tracks (38a-e) with stops (46) at the bottom ends thereof on each side of the housing opening which allow the insertion of translucent number plates (16) from the tops thereof. A fluorescent light bulb (18) is mounted in the housing along with energizing equipment. When the front panel is mounted at the opening of the housing, the vertical tracks extend into the housing so that the number plates are prevented from moving upwardly by a top wall of the housing. Removable hard plastic mounting strips (20) are attachable at a rear wall (28) of the housing for allowing the housing to be attached externally on a building wall.

Abstract: Existing illuminated signs required skilled workers to replace or change the sign face. The present sign system allows the illuminated faces to be rapidly and easily changed by non-skilled workers. Transparent or translucent plastic envelopes are used to support color transparencies which form the sign faces. The envelopes are easily slipped into and out of the display position. The sign system is particularly suited for use as point-of-purchase advertising in grocery store aisle markers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame assembly wherein the frame and viewing area are integrally formed of clear plastic or plexiglass eliminating the need for a separate glass pane. The front frame area is provided with a roughened surface to reduce visibility therethrough while the inner margin is slightly bevelled to accentuate the center viewing area. The back of the frame assembly is provided with a recess for receiving a plastic backing plate having two-way tape on each side. The backing plate, with the picture or document attached to one side, is inserted into the recess on the back of the frame assembly. After the backing plate and picture are firmly inserted into the recess a seal is formed around the periphery of the backing plate to prevent moisture or foreign matter from entering. Subsequent removal of the second peel-off tape exposes a second adhesive coating on the outer surface of the backing plate to permit the frame assembly to be attached to any desired surface.

Abstract: A vandal resistant mounting method and apparatus for an advertising display unit for use with a public telephone is disclosed. The advertising display unit mounting comprises a vertical post having, a recessed support in a front opening to secure the public telephone, and an advertising unit including a display wall having an aperture. The mounting disclosed operably prevents removal of the display wall from the post. The display wall has at least one laterally outwardly extending wall section adjacent the aperture of the unit for display of advertisements. Additionally, a transparent covering is attached to the display wall to operably shield the advertisements.

Abstract: An outdoor sign post apparatus adapted for selective assembly and disassembly, utilizes an anchor ground rod, a base post member with a central longitudinal opening for mounting on the ground rod, an extension post member for telescopical mounting to the base post member in alignment therewith, and a cross post member compatibly notched with the extension post member for mounting thereto in substantially perpendicular relationship. The components of the sign post apparatus are easy to erect and dismantle and to readily transport so as to facilitate repeated temporary use thereof.

Abstract: A greeting card comprises a relatively rigid substrate and a layer of resilient material having a first part secured to a surface of the substrate and a second part preformed to define a self-sustaining and elastically deformable three-dimensioned graphic figure. The layer second part is unsecured with respect to the substrate and is in movable relation thereto. The resilient layer first part defines continuous expanse in adhesively secured relation with the substrate surface and the layer second part is perimetrically continuous with the layer first part. The layer first part defines an interiorly open perimeter constituting the border outline of a face and the layer second part defines a face contiguous with the border outline. Also disclosed is method for making such greeting cards. Envelope structure is shown which permits breathing of the card and non-deformation of the graphic figure in transit.

Abstract: An apparatus which serves as both an advertising medium, for business cards as an example, and a dispenser for certain articles needed in a business establishment, comprises a multi-sided, substantially upright enclosure which includes walls upon which the business cards can be placed. In one embodiment, the enclosure is essentially a box with transparent sides, and the cards are placed against the inside surface of the walls. A supporting member for supporting the cards or other advertising media is inside and spaced from the enclosure to define a card receiving space. In another embodiment, a ledge is attached to the wall along with a bracing member to support it. The cards can be placed on the ledge where they are in view and from which they can be readily removed by an interested person. At the top of the enclosure in both embodiments is a receptacle where the articles, such as food products, are retained and from where they can be conveniently taken for use.

Abstract: Enclosed is an assemblage for displaying and dispensing a plurality of sheet-like materials, one at a time. The assemblage can be mounted in a variety of both hanging and cantilever modes. The assemblage includes one or more stacks of sheet-like materials fastened to a clip which is stamped from a unitary flat blank of resilient material. The clip includes a pair of opposed arms joined to an intermediate base section with lines of weakness, each forming a hinge connection. A rivet fastener connects the stacks of sheet-like materials to both arms, while allowing one arm to slide relative to the other, such that the assemblage may be moved between collapsed and expanded configurations. A head portion extends from the base section and includes a pair of opposed, resiliently hinged ears. The ears may be cupped to fit within a pricing channel at an edge of a store shelf to provide one mode of mounting.

Abstract: A device for accommodating cash enclosing envelopes comprising an envelope container having an inlet at an upper side portion thereof, an envelope receiving member disposed substantially horizontally within the container and guidable upward and downward, a sensor for detecting the quantity of cash enclosing envelopes placed on the receiving member, and a drive assembly for moving the receiving member upward or downward in response to a detection signal from the sensor to position the uppermost of the cash enclosing envelopes on the receiving member at a substantially definite level at all times.

Abstract: A display device has two interlocked contrasting elements. A first element is of a first color, and has a top surface configured to resemble desired indicia, e.g. one or more letters or numerals. The first element also has a bottom surface which includes a plurality of first locking members. A second element has a plurality of second locking members which interlock with the first locking members, and is of a second color. The second color preferably contrasts with the first color. The interlocking action of the first locking members with the second locking members serves to interlock the two contrasting elements, thereby providing a good mechanical locking action therebetween. In a first embodiment, the first and second elements together form a generally flat top surface, while in a second embodiment, the two elements are of different top levels, so that the indicia may be either raised or recessed with respect to the background.

Abstract: A one-piece, elongated, molded plastic clamp member for forming poster and picture frames or other sheet holders has a base portion, rigid outer, front and inner wall portions connected to a lateral edge of the base portion by a web type hinge, and one or more planar spring portions connected to the base portion and engaging the front and inner wall portions at their juncture to provide overcenter biasing between the closed and open positions of the clamp member. The base portion may be attached to a separate backing panel or may be extended to form the backing panel of a frame.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a novel waterproof locking wriststrap which is useful for personnel identification and admission control to amusement parks, waterslide parks, and other admission charge crowd related activities. A wriststrap comprising: (a) a strap which has at one end thereof one or more protrusions and at the opposite end one or more grooves, which protrusion and groove are adapted to mate with one another in an interlocking relationship, the end with the groove having therein at least one opening; and (b) a lock which can be moved into place over the protrusion when it mates with the groove, the lock having therein tangs which are adapted to extend into the opening of the strap.

Abstract: A picture frame includes four legs delineating a rectangular opening and coupling members joining the adjacent ends of the legs, each leg including a longitudinal outer web, a high front flange and a low rear flange projecting upwardly from the web front and rear edges and coplanar legs projecting toward each other from the flanges to form confronting channels and each coupling member includes a corner angle section with arms terminating at their ends in mutually perpendicular faces and rectangular tongues offset from the edges of and projecting from the ends faces into sliding engagement with the channels of adjacent frame legs, the front and peripheral faces of the end sections being coplanar with the leg front flange front faces.