Abstract: A pliable or rigid web securely suspended across a shopping cart to suspend small, delicate and fragile items above the basket of a shopping cart.

Abstract: A greeting card or document holder constructed from an elongated piece of plastic folded in half along its longitudinal axis, the two halves are then bonded together along a line running parallel with the fold. An adhesive is located inside the two flaps created by the fold adjacent to the longitudinal edges opposite the fold. The two adhesives are located such that they can attach to the front and back surface of a greeting card or other brochure.

Abstract: A name plate assembly for use on a garment including a name plate and a connector which are magnetically attracted to each other, and which are disposed on opposite sides of a piece of clothing during use such that the clothing is sandwiched therebetween is provided. The name plate assembly is removed from the garment by the user pressing the connector through the fabric, or by otherwise engaging and applying a force to the connector such as by grasping and pulling on the connector. The connector acts as a lever when engaged in order to break the magnetic connection between the name plate and the connector, so that the name plate assembly may be easily removed from engagement with the article of clothing without excessive force. In one embodiment, the connector is preferably V-shaped and includes an indentation on either end of the legs of the “V” in order to receive a magnet therein.

Abstract: A decorative screen, particularly for use in window treatments, interior decoration, and the like, which can be easily customized to complement any decor. The decorative screen uses ambient light, diffusers, and grids to process a crude design. The result is a pleasing mosaic of elements. Just as in a typical tile mosaic, the hue, saturation, and brightness of each element is consistent across that element.

Abstract: An assembly for preserving and displaying an item of memorabilia in three dimensions including a first planar substrate having an opening adapted to receive a transparent shaped memorabilia enclosure and a second hard transparent layer adapted to be co-extensively adhered to said first substrate. The transparent layer includes an opening that corresponds to the opening in the first substrate. The transparent memorabilia enclosure includes a shaped portion adapted to fit securely within the openings of the first substrate and the second layer and enclose to the item of memorabilia.

Abstract: A card storage and display device (20) includes a first sheet (22) which is attached to a second sheet (36). A first sheet (22) has a plurality of parallel slits (24) which are arranged in stair step fashion. First sheet (22) also has a corresponding plurality of tabs (32), also arranged in stair step fashion, wherein each slit (24) has an accompanying tab (32). The second sheet (36) has a plurality of openings (38) which align with and accept tabs (32) when first sheet (22) is placed on top of second sheet (36). When a card (500) is inserted in a slit (24), the lower corner (501) of card (500) abuts tab (32) and thus prevents further insertion of card (500) into slit (24). Resultantly, a portion of card (500) remains displayed to a user.

Abstract: A novelty item comprising a first reservoir, a second reservoir, and a member for engaging the first and second reservoirs to define a display chamber. At least one of the first and second reservoirs includes a fluid therein and at least a portion of at least one of the first and second reservoirs is substantially transparent or translucent. The display chamber is capable of retaining an object therein for display.

Abstract: A film cut into a screen is correctly and easily fitted onto a slide mount. For this purpose, the slide mount is formed by joining a mount and a cover together, and windows are opened in the central portions of the mount and the cover, respectively. A film-placing portion is provided surrounding the window of the mount, and positioning pins are studded at four corners of the film-placing portion so as to be corresponded to engaging holes at both side portions of the film. Positioning holes are perforated in the periphery of the window of the cover at positions opposed to the positioning pins. The film is placed on the film-placing portion, and the positioning holes of the cover are brought into engagement with the positioning pins of the mount while the cover is being depressed onto the film. Then, the engaging holes of the film engage with the positioning pins, and the film is correctly fitted onto the slide mount.

Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a sign, such as a sheet or a panel to a generally horizontal shelf includes a display portion including an arm forming a portion of and defining a sign receiving region. The display portion includes a display hinge portion defining an axis of rotation. The display portion further includes a detent spaced from the axis of rotation, defining a radially distal-most portion. A shelf mounting bracket mounts the display portion to the shelf. The shelf mounting bracket includes a pivoting element cooperating with the display hinge portion for pivotally mounting the display portion to the shelf mounting bracket. The display portion is pivotal between a first position and a second position. The shelf mounting bracket includes a flexible tongue configured to engage the detent to maintain the display portion in the first or second position and to disengage from the detent to move the display portion to the other of the first or second position.

Abstract: An ornamental display for use most typically as an achievement award is disclosed. The ornamental display comprises a front panel having peripheral edges, a back panel having peripheral edges, an insert, a cavity, and a fastener. The insert has at least a front face which gives the visual appearance of being three dimensional, and is chosen from the group consisting of embossed paper, embossed cardboard, embossed plastic, a stamped metal sheet, and a hologram. The front panel, insert, and back panel are held together by the fastener. The cavity is formed when the front panel and the back panel are placed together such that at least the peripheral edges of each of the panels are in an opposed relationship and are in contact each with the other. When the ornamental display is assembled, the insert is permanently displayed inside the cavity.

Abstract: A variety of mounting systems are provided for mounting display cards, photographs, or other material to a computer display device of a computer system. The display cards may include printed indicia showing, for example, a summary of useful software commands for use with software programs running on the computer system. In one embodiment, a pair of mounting units or hinges are provided for pivotably mounting the display cards to the computer display device so that selected cards may be pivoted into a position adjacent to a front surface of the display screen for ease of viewing. In another example, a transparent pocket is provided for receiving the display cards, with the pocket being pivotably mounted to the display device via the mounting units. By providing a pocket, the display cards are protected while in use. Also, the display cards need not include any mounting holes or other attachment elements for direct attachment to the mounting units.

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: An emergency exit lighting apparatus comprises an emergency exit signal casing, and a mounting bracket mounted on a wall or a ceiling, wherein concave holes are formed in a diagonal direction to be extended to two punched linking holes at a center of one of top and side surfaces of the emergency exit signal casing, and an electric wire guiding hole is formed between the two linking holes. The emergency exit signal casing can be easily attached to the mounting bracket by bring rotated in a clockwise direction and easily detached therefrom by being rotated in an anti-clockwise direction.

Abstract: A device that will enable the decoration on a music box to sway front and back while it moves up and down, particularly to a type of device that will enable the decoration on a music box to sway to front and back while it moves up and down. It is mainly composed of a base on which is a first motor that will turn the spring plates of the music wheel to produce music, a gear set that is driven by a second motor, a propping post piercing a ball collar and a ring cover and a top cover; when the second motor drives the gear set and the driving wheel to rotate, the propping post will move up and down in the through hole of the ball collar, and the ball collar will sway to front and back inside the ring collar, so that the movement of the wooden horse will be more realistic.

Abstract: A picture frame includes a frame body having both a sound generating mechanism and a movement mechanism connected to the picture frame. In one embodiment, the movement mechanism comprises a winding member providing additional ornamentation for the picture frame. In another embodiment, the winding mechanism forms part of the support structure for the picture frame. The picture frame has a multi-dimensional sense of beauty by enabling not only an audible component but also a spatial component through movement along a space adjacent to the picture being displayed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fold out, two panel card having a pop-out portion supporting a prepaid card. The two panel card includes an outer two panel portion and an inner two panel portion in registry with the outer portion. The inner two panel portion further includes the pop-out portion supporting the prepaid card. The pop-out portion comprises a first and second pop-out panels extending from the respective panels of the inner two panel portion. The prepaid card is secured to a major portion of one of the pop-out panels and a tongue cut out of the other pop-out panel. The pop-out portion and prepaid card of the inner two panel portion are received inside the outer two panel portion when the inner and outer two panel portions, in registry with each other, are folded together.

Abstract: A plastic T card holder formed from molded plastic pieces permanently united face to face and defining between them a pocket which will snugly receive a thin rectangular card. The pocket has a long upper opening through which a card may be introduced and a narrow lower opening through which a knife blade, a stiff card or the like can be inserted to dislodge the card upwardly. The card holder has considerable advantages of economy of manufacture and provides improved protection of the card and is resistant to breakage as compared with the conventional card holders.

Abstract: An elevatable multi-function signboard system for highway vehicles, such as pavement/roadway sweepers, carries a warning/signal system that can be moved between a lowered position and an elevated position. In the lowered position, the signboard also functions to cover and protect auxiliary equipment mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The signboard is mounted to the vehicle by a multiple bar linkage and raised and lowered by a hydraulic cylinder arrangement under the control of the vehicle operator. The multiple bar linkage allows the signboard to swing-out rearwardly of the vehicle as the signboard is raised to effectively uncover any auxiliary equipment carried on the sweeper.

Abstract: An animal ear tag having a male component including a main body portion, a neck portion extending from the main body portion and a tip portion for engagement with a female component. The distal end of the neck portion from the body portion provides a base for the tip portion. The tip portion is of pyramidal shape with at least three upper edges converging at the apex. The tip portion includes hollow areas between an internal core and two opposite pyramidal faces into which corresponding protrusions of the base of the neck portion interlock.

Abstract: Pictures and picture backs that provide a self-leveling picture support for a stable wall hanging. The back is designed for the easy removal of an easel flap and its holder. The back also has a series of holes for a cord to be looped through so that two loops can be used when hanging the picture on a wall. The cord is able to slide and allow the picture to be hung perfectly level. The easel flap is designed to be a template for the screws in the wall. This allows the screws to be installed at the proper location on the wall. The cord loops allow the picture to be positioned until it is level by having on loop get shorter while the other loop gets longer. The easel holder can be removed and is stored in a slot at the bottom of the back. This keeps all the components together and helps to keep the picture stable and parallel to the wall.