Abstract: A display sign and a method of retrofitting a display sign has a number of conventional structural frame members about which a flexible facing material is attached. The frame members have rods fastened to surfaces thereof remote from the front of the facing. For larger signs adjacent frame members may be connected together by the facing material and have cooperating adjustment members which permit adjacent frame members to be moved apart to expand the size of the frame members and simultaneously stretch the facing. The frame members and the facing material are positioned within a display sign cabinet having an opening just slightly greater than that of the margin of the frame members, and the border of the frame members may be adjustably moved apart by a pivotal movement about the rods as a fulcrum on the frame is secured to framework within the sign housing to snuggly fit within the opening.

Abstract: A sign assembly is provided for visual displays. The sign assembly includes display indicia and a body member of unitary construction. The body member includes at least one display area and a staking assembly integrally formed with the display area. The staking assembly is to be inserted into the ground to hold the display area above the ground. Indicia are affixed to the display area to produce the display. The sign assembly is preferably molded of high impact resistant plastic material and the indicia are preferably reflective plastic material characters, such as numerals or letters, which are screwed onto the display area. In an alternate embodiment, the stake assembly is eliminated and the body member is affixed to a surface, rather than inserted into the ground.

Abstract: A loose make-up powder container with a brush inserted into a powder reservoir a short distance but not far enough to reach the powder therein. The brush is loaded by inserting the container, then righting it. The amount of powder loaded on the brush is a function of the area of the brush extending into the reservoir.

Abstract: A check-out lane sign for a supermarket or other shopping establishment. The sign includes a molded plastic body to be mounted on a surface adjacent the check-out lane, and the body defines a generally spherical socket. The outer surface of the body is formed with at least one slot, which communicates with the socket. A ball is mounted for rotation within the socket and a rod connected to the ball extends outwardly through the slot in the body and carries a panel. One side of the panel preferably carries verbage indicating that the check-out lane is closed. By moving the rod within the slot, the sign can be moved from a first position where it extends across the check-out lane to a second position where it extends alongside the check-out lane and will not interfere with movement of items along the check-out lane.

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: An implantable hydraulic penile erectile device comprises a pair of occlusive cuffs (32 and 34) which are surgically implanted and wrapped around respective crura (18 and 20). The cuffs have expandable domes (56) on their inner surface (54). The domes are connected, via a check valve (44) and respective tubes (36, 38, 64, and 66), to a pump-reservoir (42). The pump-reservoir and the check valves are implanted in the scrotum. The system in general is filled with a working fluid so that when the pump-reservoir is squeezed, the working fluid is shifted to the expandable domes via the check valve. Expansion of the domes squeezes the crura of the penis and hence the deep penile veins (26a and 26b). This restricts venous blood flow from the cavernous bodies, causing engorgement of the spongy tissue and thus inducing erection. For deactivation of the device, the user squeezes the check valve so that bypass channels (68 and 70) are formed therein.

Abstract: A condom is coated on the interior surface with a vasoactive coating, such as a transdermal nitroglycerine coating. As the comdom is fitted onto a penis, contact between the penile tissue and the transdermal nitroglycerine coating increases blood flow through the corpus cavernosum. The resulting increase in blood flow aids the development of a tumescent condition of the penis.

Abstract: A trash and waste material receptacle which includes outer side panels adapted for back-lit advertising and informational display. The receptacle includes an inner trash collection compartment designed to receive a disposable collection bag or a re-usable collection container. The trash collection compartment is spaced inwardly from the outer side panels of the receptacle thereby forming an annular space between the side panels and collection compartment for receiving lighting equipment for back-lighting the side panels. Electrical control equipment is provided within the trash receptacle below the trash collection compartment for controlling the lighting equipment. Electrical power for energizing the lighting equipment is provided from a source external to the receptacle or by one or more solar cell panels in replacement of one or more of the side advertising panels.

Abstract: A method and apparatus relating to a gaming chip comprising a flat, preferably non-metallic, annular ring having a central opening therein and a plurality of spaced color regions. A disc support annular flange integral with the annular ring extends inwardly from the central opening substantially planar with one side of the ring so as to support one or a plurality of discs, such as coins. With the disc or discs in place, a capture ring of a geometrical dimension to fit within the central opening and cover the edge of the other side of the disc is placed in central opening on the other side of the disc or discs and secured to the annular ring by sonic welding. Two discs may be used in face-to-face relationship or a single disc of greater thickness may be used.

Abstract: An apparatus for use as a calendar comprising: a flexible member on which is located a calendar element including calendar information on a plurality of dates; a spool associated with the flexible member and around which the flexible member is capable of being wound; and an activator associated with the spool and capable of being activated to wind and unwind the flexible member around the spool.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in performing intercourse, including a rigid frame supported above a bed, an elongate panel of cloth, and cables suspending the cloth panel from the frame. The cloth panel is suspended from the frame such that an opening therein near one end is substantially at the lowest portion of the the cloth panel whereby the opening exposes the genitalia of a user seated thereon in a spaced relation above the bed. The cloth panel is broader at its one end than at its other end.

Abstract: A three dimensional composite display card is disclosed which includes multiple components of different materials. The first component consists of a planar backing member optionally including decorative printing thereon. Secured to the backing member is a planar metallic member smaller in size than the backing member, and engraved on one side. These components are secured together using an adhesive material, preferably dual-sided tape. The tape is smaller than the metallic member so as to obscure it from view in the assembled product. Adhesion is accomplished in a manner wherein the metallic member and backing member are parallel to each other. This enables the completed unit to be inserted in a card, envelope, or the like. The resulting product has a unique three-dimensional appearance, is durable in construction, and may be made in a variety of sizes.

Abstract: An inflatable penile implant includes a novel compensator which both absorbs any increased pressure to protect the components of the hydraulic system from pressure damage and which permits the implant to be shortened in length without impairing its function. An improved tapered pumping chamber, improved pump valve and an improved pressure relief valve are also disclosed.

Abstract: A support assembly for facilitating the hanging or display of a picture, preferably provided in the form of an unassembled kit, includes a plurality of separate relatively rigid elongate channel-like grid members preferably identical in construction and a plurality of attachment members preferably in the form of double-sided, acid free adhesive strips for attaching the grid members to the back of a picture. Each grid member has a plurality of slots defined at uniformly spaced locations therealong for facilitating the breaking off of an end portion thereof to provide the grid member matched in length to a dimension, such as the length of width, of the picture. A plurality of spaced apart rupturable webs are provided which span each slot and integrally interconnect portions of the grid member that define opposite sides of each slot so as to reinforce the grid members at the locations of the slots.

Abstract: Replaceable cohesive-adhesive pads are provided for vessel occluding devices of both the tie-on and jaw-clamp types. When applied to an anatomical vessel the pads act collectively with the fibrous surface of the vessel to produce an adherence relationship therewith. The pads are shown secured in place through either sleeve-like connections, or button-headed connector which snap into secure engagement with undercut recesses.

Abstract: A plurality of display items each having on opposite sides thereof information concerning available merchandise at a remote location. A support includes a rigid base including integral mounting flanges. A plurality of spaced flexible webs are formed integral with the lower edge of the base and depend therefrom. The display items are attached to the lower ends of the webs to display one side of the items. The flexible webs permit a customer to swing the item upwardly about the flexible web to view the opposite side of the item. The base also includes an upwardly facing channel for receiving the lower ends of display items to support the items in upstanding relation thereto.

Abstract: A nail clipper (10) is disclosed which includes a one-piece, U-shaped, plastic body having a pair of longitudinal handles (13, 14) with blades (11, 12) on one or both of the longitudinal handles of the device. An integral central arc portion (15) bends when the longitudinal handles (13, 14) are compressed. The blades (11, 12) are aligned to provide a scissors-like interference cut. A receptacle (18) for the nail clippings may also be provided, either between the two handles (13, 14), within the lower handle (14) itself, or directly beneath the lower blade (12). The receptacle may be provided with a pivoting or removable cover (19). A file surface (21) may also be affixed to the nail clipper.

Abstract: A system primarily designed to be used as a household reminder system for the replenishment of household items, including food supplies, having two display surfaces, one of which is provided for categories of products existing in the household in adequate supply, and the other being indicative of items requiring replenishment. A plurality of indicator elements, each specifically including an indicia formed thereon, are transferable between the two display surfaces, thereby serving as a visual reminder when certain household items need be replenished. The subject system is adaptable to industrial and/or business needs and is not limited to household or domestic application.

Abstract: A thermally imprintable baggage tag assembly formed of a laminate comprising highly calendered, dense bond paper sheet, an inexpensive paper sheet and reinforcing fibers sandwiched therebetween and running in the longitudinal direction only. A thermally imprintable layer is disposed on the bond paper side of the laminate and a liner is adhesively secured to the other side. The laminate and liner are scored in longitudinally spaced locations and are provided with bands of release material so that when tag and claim check portions are severed along the score lines, the tag and claim check portions will each have exposed zones of adhesive for securance to other objects or zones as desired.

Abstract: A decorative ball device mainly comprises a transparent hollow sphere which contains a liquid. A puppet together with a plurality of small pieces are disposed in the sphere. The sphere has a pump case and a skirt at its bottom. A sealing ring locates between the inner periphery of the skirt and the outer periphery of the pump case. The sealing ring has a central aperture respectively communicating with an inlet and an outlet channels in the pump case. A supporting plate for supporting the puppet is disposed in the sphere. The supporting plate possesses a pair of holes each communicating with the central aperture. The holes respectively correspond to the outlet and inlet channels. In operation, when a blade in the pump case is driven to rotate by a motor. The pieces along with the liquid are driven to circulate within the sphere thereby creating a both dynamic and attractive effect.