Abstract: A picture plant assembly for providing an ornamental and attractive method of displaying photographs. The picture plant assembly includes a holder assembly including a base container having an open top and a bottom wall; and also includes a plurality of stems being removably disposed in the base container; and further includes a plurality of picture frames being removably attached to the stems and being adapted to support pictures.

Abstract: A public display panel includes an external casing which has at least one transparent opening, a support band made of flexible material which carries juxtaposed posters, and a driving mechanism for selectively displaying posters opposite the transparent opening. This display panel further includes an electronic interface adapted to receive data representing new posters to be printed on the support band, an electronic central unit communicating with the interface, and a printer controlled by this central unit for printing new posters on the support board.

Abstract: An illuminated sign assembly having opaque indicia arranged on a translucent back-lighted panel, the assembly comprising an opaque frame consisting of an elongated rectangular enclosure with four walls, a bottom enclosure and an open top. The back-lighted panel extends across the open top of the enclosure, with the outer surface of the translucent panel being secured in place by a frame means having an inwardly extending opaque surface which masks the illuminating means from the translucent panel so as to indirectly illuminate the panel.

Abstract: A license plate frame (10) that includes a first horizontal section (14) having a pair of mounting tabs (22) and a second horizontal section (16) having a pair of indicia emblems (44). The-design of the frame (10) allows the frame to be attached to a vehicle license plate (80) in either of two selectable positions: in the first position the frame (10) is attached to the vehicle with the pair of emblems (44) located on the lower section of the frame; in the second position the frame (10) is attached to a vehicle with the pair of emblems located on the upper section of the frame.

Abstract: An extruded holder for an electronic price label (EPL) includes a channel member defined by a base wall and first and second spaced-apart sidewalls that project outwardly from opposite ends of the base wall with respective first and second inner faces arranged in opposed facing relation. The base wall and the sidewalls define a C-shaped recess in the channel member. The sidewall inner faces each define a groove that extends parallel to the base wall, and an associated EPL is adapted for receipt in the recess with first and second projections of the EPL respectively positioned in the first and second grooves. A clip is connected to the channel member and is adapted for releasable connection to a wide variety of different retail shelf fixtures. The clip is defined by a base member and a back member interconnected to define an L-shaped cross-sectional shape, and the clip is further defined by a connecting arm that has a first end connected to the clip base member and a second end connected to the channel member.

Abstract: A cover with a top opening for a container having a container rim has a removable top cover. The cover may be used with a straw by piecing or removing the top cover. The top opening has a perimeter and at least a portion of the top opening has a perimeter treated with a bulb or fiber optics or flourescent material which glows in the dark after exposure to light or in reaction to an influx of power. The cover may be removable or permanently attached to the container along the container rim. A brand identifier may also be illuminated. A tab type lever may be used as the illuminated top cover. The flourescent paint may be sealed within a clear container.

Abstract: A license plate frame for use, in combination, with a toy license plate, includes upper and lower horizontally extending sections and vertically disposed end sections extending between and integrally connected to the opposite ends of the horizontally extending sections. Each of the horizontally extending sections and end sections has a frontal wall that is substantially parallel to the plane of the license plate frame, and an outer enclosure wall extending rearwardly from the plane of the license plate frame. The frontal walls have a front surface and an opposing rear surface. The front and rear surfaces each terminate at an inner edge and an outer edge. The inner edges cooperate to form a display aperture. An inner frame wall extending rearwardly from the rear surface of each of the frontal walls, between the inner edge and the outer enclosure wall. At least two plate retaining flanges extend inwardly from the inner frame terminal edge.

Abstract: An auxiliary display for displaying pictures and other material in connection with electronic display devices. The auxiliary display in made in a frame attachable to an electronic display such as a monitor, wherein the frame includes an outer member having an opening, a backing for the outer member for suspending a photo against the opening. The suspension can be against a trap door, which is closable by rotatable fasteners against the backing.

Abstract: A holiday display including a base portion including a body portion having an upper end, a lower end, and side walls extending therebetween. The base portion includes a pair of arms extending outwardly from the upper end of the body portion. The base portion includes a head portion swively secured to the upper end of the body portion. An outer decorative portion is provided that is adapted for removably covering the base portion.

Abstract: A luminaire comprises a relatively thin and flat light-emitting panel (1) having a light-emitting window (2) and, opposite said light-emitting window, a rear wall (3) with opposed edge surfaces (4, 14). At least one of the edge surfaces (4) is light transmitting and associated with a plurality of light sources (5, 5′, 5″, . . . ). Light originating from the light sources (5, 5′, 5″, . . . ) is spread in the panel (1). The invention is characterized in that a plurality of deformities (7, 7′, 7″, . . . ; 8, 8′, . . . ) is provided in the panel (1) for extracting light from the panel (1) via the light emission window (2). The deformities (7, 7′, 7″, . . . ; 8, 8′, . . . ) are clustered so as to form at least one light symbol (27; 28). The configuration of the clusters (17; 18) of deformities (7, 7′, 7″, . . . ; 8, 8′, . . . ) corresponds to the shape of the light symbol (27; 28).

Abstract: An article having an lenticular image formed thereon and a sound generating mechanism associated therewith for generating a sound message, the sound message being coordinated with respect to movement of the article. A mechanism for moving the lenticular image along a predetermined path may also be provided and for coordinating the sound message with the movement of the lenticular image. Different sound segments may be activated with respect to the line-of-sight or distance of the observer with respect to the lenticular image.

Abstract: A mounting channel and presentation mechanism for mounting presentation elements. Both planar and curved presentation elements may be simultaneously mounted on the same supporting element. A mounting channel for mounting presentation elements has a curved outer contour, especially one resembling the shape of a segment of an ellipse. A U-section is additionally inscribed in the outer contour.

Abstract: A sign holder in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provides for the support and display of signage in a plurality of orientations. The sign holder includes a base configured to receive and support a first end to the stem, the stem having a first end and second end, the first end configured to be releasably retained by the base and the second end configured to retain a sign frame. The sign frame, in turn, is configured to be releasably retained by the second end of the stem and have a left side and a right side and a gap between its sides. The gap is provided with tabs for positioning the stem on the sign frame to retain the stem in a predetermined location.

Abstract: A label holding strip is formed of extruded plastic material, with front and back panels joined integrally along the bottom region of said strip to form an upwardly opening pocket for the reception of labels. The upper portions of the panels are of a generally uniform thickness, while the bottom region of the strip, preferably in the form of a forwardly projecting lobe, is of a significantly (20% or more) greater thickness. A smooth transition region joins the thinner and thicker portions of the strip. The front and rear panels, in the lower portions, are spaced apart a distance not less that the thickness of labels intended to be inserted therein. Upper portions of one of the panels, typically the front panel, curve toward the other panel for gripping a label inserted in the pocket.

Abstract: A printed greeting card is placed within a two-sided frame-like casing which is suspended in a vertical plane such that both sides of the greeting card can be viewed. The casing extends from a combination elongate connector strand and clip. The clip can be releasably attached to any element in a floral arrangement, to a single floral stem, as well as to other gifts such as stuffed animals or gift bags. The greeting card may be a flat card with printing on one or both sides, or may alternatively be folded in half in the fashion of traditional hand-held greeting cards. In all cases, the greeting card is placed within the frame-like casing by insertion through a slot in the side of the casing so that both exterior surfaces are easily viewable.

Abstract: An animated music box card includes a card sheet and a box-like structure attached to the card sheet. A music box mechanism and a movable animation figure are mounted within the box-like structure. A linkage is mounted within the box-like structure to transmit rotary motion of the music box mechanism to the animation figure.

Abstract: A road sign having a plate mounted on a post. The plate has a primary traffic symbol on one side providing first traffic information. There is at least one secondary traffic symbol on the one side of the plate providing secondary traffic information unrelated to the first traffic information. The secondary traffic symbol is in a position on the plate to indicate the general location of the secondary information relative to the sign.

Abstract: A map, having a printed map sheet made of paper sheet and having a printed image and transparent plastic films applied either as a laminate or as a lining, optionally PET film, on the front and reverse sides of the map sheet, also has fold lines of a fanfold extending in one direction. At least two cross fold lines extend perpendicular to the fold lines of the fanfold, optionally central of the map sheet. A web or spine portion of the map sheet, located between the cross fold lines, can bear a printed title for the map. The cross fold lines can form a spine for the map when the map is folded perpendicular to the fold lines of the fanfold along the two cross fold lines. A range for the space between the cross fold lines can be selected, and that range can be from 2 to 20 mm. Embossed lines in the map sheet or in the plastic films can predefine the fold lines of the fanfold and the cross fold lines.

Abstract: In combination with a ladder that comprises a pair of stiles connected by a plurality of spaced steps or rungs, a point of sale display placard is secured on the one of the steps or rungs. The placard includes a panel having first and second ends. A plurality of segments are formed at the first end, connected by folds to form an enclosure surrounding the rung. The portion of the placard adjacent the second end engages a portion of the ladder so that the panel remains generally parallel to the plane of the ladder.

Abstract: A picture display card (2) which may be rectangular, circular or any shape, comprising an interior sliding member (16), which is attached to the end of a display panel (24), at an extension (26), which when pulled at tab (19) from the opposite end of the device (2) raises the said panel (24) from the top-surface (23) into a vertical position, by levering the said panel (24) about a fulcrum on two projecting arms (28), cut from the top surface (23). A projecting spur (27) extending from the base of the display panel (24) engages with a slit (20), cut into the base (18), going through an aperture (17) on the sliding member (16), locking the said panel (24) into the vertical position.