Abstract: A picture frame assembly comprising a body, a picture retaining assembly and a mounting assembly. The picture retaining assembly is associated with the body, and facilitates the display of a picture within the body. The mounting assembly comprises a wall engaging assembly attachable to a wall and a pivoting engagement assembly. The pivoting engagement assembly is hingedly associated with each of the wall engaging assembly and the body, to, in turn, rotate the body between a display position to a set-up position.

Abstract: A bobblehead has a body and head. The body and head are configured to represent a characteristic identified with people or animals. The characteristic, for example, may represent an occupation, an occasion, a hobby, or a fictional or other character. The head is configured to receive a photograph of a subject matching the characteristic.

Abstract: Apparatus for displaying still images to viewers in motion relative to those images, such as passengers on a subway train, includes a plurality of images mounted on a surface, and a slitboard mounted between that surface and the viewer. As the viewers pass by, the slitboard acts like a shutter, creating an animation effect. In addition, there is a stretching or widening effect that enlarges the images, allowing images to be “preshrunk,” thereby allowing a large number of images in a small space, increasing the available frame rate of the animation. The stretching effect depends on the distance between the image surface and the slitboard.

Abstract: An open wire frame sign support for mounting at the forward edge region of a customer accessible merchandising shelf. A wire bracket is configured for attachment to the forward edge region of the shelf which incorporates a slot defining assembly within which is disposed a stop member below which a loose hinging component is defined and above which an upwardly open slot is formed. A rectangular wire frame is provided having a centrally lower disposed hinge support from which angularly outwardly extend a lower disposed hinge loop which engages the lower hinging component of the slot in a loose hinging fashion and a tongue member which is hand moveable into engagement with the open slot of the bracket.

Abstract: A display device having one or more liquid-filled chambers through which an object may be viewed as if it were submerged in liquid. The display device includes a frame member having four sides, at least two of the sides each having a viewing aperture. At least two substantially transparent liquid-filled chambers can also be provided in a side-by-side or back-to-back alignment, and are positioned within the frame member in substantial corresponding relationship with one of the viewing apertures.

Abstract: A device for and method of displaying messages is provided which includes a portable control cabinet having electric power supplied externally. A timing device is provided which controls opening and closing of a hinged member, for example a car hood. The hinged member is attached with a visual display. A lifting device elevates the hinged member away from a lower surface to stretchably reveal display. A method of displaying a message is also provided.

Abstract: A carousel type display including a spring powered music box in which a horizontal rotating wheel-like element has selectively engageable recesses from which a plurality of display units are selectively suspended. The display units may include small picture frames, as well as comparably sized three dimensional ornaments which are provided with upwardly-extending pendants, spherically shaped terminals which allow rotation about a vertically oriented axis.

Abstract: A motorized display using transistor oscillation to impart motion to point-of-purchase displays or other items is disclosed. A transistor oscillator movement, is used to rotate the display. A transistor oscillator motor has a drive train including a drive shaft and a battery as a power source. The drive shaft rotates when the motor is powered, a holder for a sign or merchandise item is connected to the drive shaft exterior to a motor housing and may be removable from the drive shaft. The drive shaft may be positioned vertically, horizontally or diagonally depending on the type of display being used. The rotation of the drive shaft may be either continuous one way or a 360 degree two-way revolution.

Abstract: Product displays are provided having planar elements suggesting three-dimensional entities, and indication product class and/or product type visible from a distance.

Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a component of a vehicle to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet, a flexible pocket secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to allow releasable attachment of the device to a component of a vehicle. The releasable fastener is configured to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle component and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.

Abstract: A variable numeric character from which any individual numeral from zero to nine may be formed. The variable numeric character is preferably a substantially hollow rectangular figure having both a horizontal and vertical bisecting leg. Individual segments of the legs forming the variable numeric character may be removed to form individual numerals. A plurality of individual variable numeric characters may be used to produce the individual numerals of a multi-digit number, such as on a sign. Each variable numeric character may be disposed between a removable backing sheet and removable covering sheet, and may possess an adhesive or magnetic mounting surface. The vertical bisecting leg of the variable numeric character allows for the creation of a numeral one that will exhibit proper spacing and alignment when used in a multi-digit number—without requiring that the numeral one be deliberately offset or otherwise located differently than the other numerals.

Abstract: A flexible face material sign framing system allows the interior portion of the sign casing to be accessed without removing the face material from the framing. The system includes a device for grasping the flexible face material and exerting tension to its edges in order to tighten the front of the sign appropriately. The system and device are weatherproof and therefore prolong the life of the face material.

Abstract: An integrated electroluminescent display device includes: at least one illumination assembly formed by a first set of layers, the illumination assembly including a first electrode, a second electrode, a layer of electroluminescent material disposed between the first and second electrodes, and a plurality of conductive leads connected to corresponding ones of the first and second electrodes, the first electrode being translucent; a printed circuit layer having a plurality of conductive segments connected to corresponding ones of the first and second electrodes via the conductive leads; and an electronic component layer including electronic components having electrical contacts connected to corresponding ones of the segments of the printed circuit layer, the electronic components providing for selective illumination of the illumination assembly, the printed circuit layer is disposed in a substantially parallel and contiguous relationship with the first set of layers.

Abstract: A channel letter has a rear surface for mounting against a raceway, wall, or a structure for supporting the signage, and sheet metal sides defining the figuration of the letter of shape to be depicted. A lighting element is positioned against the rear surface of the enclosure, and a lens is retained to the open front of the enclosure. The lens is retained by a plurality of retainer clips to a shoulder recessed within the walls of the enclosure and a cable between opposing walls provides lateral support to the walls. Each of the retainer clips has a first and a second leg extending from a back with the legs spaced a distance sufficient for the legs to fit around the end of the sheet metal of the walls. A partially flexible finger extends from one of the legs into the space between the legs so a to wedge against a surface of the sheet metal wall and thereby retain the retainer clip to the wall.

Abstract: An integrated coupon dispenser and promotional signage product that greatly improves the visibility and eye-catching ability of point-of-purchase (POP) coupon dispensers by integrating a printed card with a coupon-dispensing device. Various integral tab arrangements provided with the coupon dispenser and integrated card allow effortless attachment to a wide variety of desired locations in a retailing establishment. Additional advantages include easy refilling of the dispenser with coupons without dismantling and accommodation for attention-getting devices such as lights and voice modules.

Abstract: A collection of beverage bottles includes respective color-coded beverage caps. The beverage caps have permanent passive non-verbal indicia indicating the identity of the user of an unencumbered beverage bottle without tangible surface-interfering customized or temporary identifiers, such as tangible surface interfering elements, including stick-on labels, customized beverage can lids, or modified surfaces of beverage containers. The color-coded bottle caps are used as the actual caps for conventional beverage bottles. The color-coded caps do not add cumulative indicia to the bottle caps, in additional to pre-existing indicia, such as brand name logos, on the bottle caps.

Abstract: A display device for sheet material comprises a transparent front panel, a flexible backing sheet, and fastener for mounting the device on a surface without damaging the surface. The front panel has an outer dimension larger than the sheet material to be displayed, a central display section having a back surface for receiving the sheet material to be displayed, and a mounting section surrounding and extending outwardly beyond the perimeter of the display section. The backing sheet is adapted for holding the sheet material to be displayed against the back surface of the display section. At least one edge of the backing sheet is secured to the mounting section of the front panel. The fastener for mounting the device is connected to the mounting section and preferably includes at least one magnetic piece.

Abstract: A gift package includes a greeting card and an integrated gift card holder sized and shaped to receive a gift card such as that issued by various retail stores and restaurants, to provide a convenient, efficient and attractive way to present a recipient with a greeting card suited for the occasion. The gift package also includes a cover which covers a portion of the gift card holder. The gift card holder is movable between a first position relative to the cover when the greeting card is in a closed state, and a second position relative to the cover when the greeting card is in an opened state. When a gift card is placed in the gift card holder, at least a substantial portion of the gift card is displayed to a recipient from behind the cover when the greeting card is opened.

Abstract: An index tab system for useful organization of articles in objects such as hanging folders, file folders, expandable folders, index cards, index dividers, notebooks, binders, and the like. The index tab system provides a plurality of index tab forming structures that can be affixed to any of the above mentioned objects for indexing the articles or the contents therein. The plurality of index tab forming structures includes interlocking structures for selective formation of tab cavities and selective placement of the tab members along the object.

Abstract: A pop-up display for mounting in a scrapbook or binder has folded tabs that are adhesively fastened to scrapbook or binder leaves is formed from a plastic sheet folded and bonded on two sides to form a pocket for an item such as a photograph, the tabs being aligned at an angle so that the display folds flat when the scrapbook or binder is closed and pops-up when opened.