Abstract: A stationary display member which is mounted on the rotating hub cap of a wheel of a vehicle, such as an automobile, or other rotating member, is provided, which comprises a disc-like member coaxially mounted on the hub cap to be freely rotatable about the axis of rotation of the hub cap. The disc-like member has an internal chamber which is partially filled with a flowable material, such as mercury. The flowable material collects at the bottom of the chamber, and it forms an off-set weight which prevents the disc-like member from turning as the hub cap turns about is axis of rotation. A damping device is included in the chamber which coacts with the flowable material, and which damps out any tendency for the disc-like member to oscillate about the axis of rotation of the hub cap. An appropriate insignia, design, message, or other inscription, is imprinted or attached to the outer face of the disc-like member and which remains stationary as the hub cap rotates.

Abstract: A wall mounted telephone index including a housing arranged to be mounted in a substantially vertical position on a wall, the housing having a front opening for access to the interior in which a stack of pivotally mounted index cards are disposed with a pivotally mounted door on the housing for closing the front opening and maintaining the cards in a storage position. A slide selector is mounted on the housing for movement into a selected position for retaining engagement with a selected card so that when the door is pivoted downward manually, the index cards overlying the selected card pivot downwardly to display the selected index card.

Abstract: A photograph mount comprising a frame and cover hinged thereto along one edge so that by disposing the cover at an angle to the frame, the structure may set upright on the lower edges of the frame and cover and wherein the frame comprises a back board, an intermediate board coextensive therewith and a face board containing a photograph opening; and a blank for making a photograph mount such as described. This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 779,198 filed May 23, 1977, now abandoned.

Abstract: An address sign, especially for houses and other buildings, is provided with full time lighting so that the sign is easily readable under both day time and night time conditions from long distances. The lighted sign also provides low intensity illumination in a localized area such as a house entrance. The sign comprises a back plate and a translucent box-like cover having a length about four times greater than its width. A plurality of at least four miniature lamps are disposed on the back plate along the center line of the cover with certain spacing from each other and the front and side panels of the cover to provide uniform illumination of the cover. Opaque numbers are secured to the front panel of the cover and are preferably black to provide high contrast for easy day time and night time reading.

Abstract: An identity band which comprises an elongate strap and a latch portion which forms a slot through which the strap is pushed to form the band into a loop. The strap has a series of apertures therein providing a series of transverse stop surfaces alternating with a series of transverse camming surfaces. Within the slot there is a latching element. As the strap is pushed through the slot to form the loop, the camming surfaces in turn cam the latching element out of the path of the strap to permit passage thereof through the slot. The stop surfaces are arranged so that, if an attempt is made to pull the strap in the opposite direction through the slot, one of them engages with the latching element to prevent such movement of the strap. Both the stop surfaces and the camming surfaces meet the upper and lower faces of the strap portion at angles other than right angles. The latch element is wedge-like and mounted at its thicker end.

Abstract: A front-loading reusable picture frame is constructed of two nesting components. A rigid rectangular outer framework has first and second walls which define a forwardly facing seating and confining structure. A rectangular inner framework is formed by discrete side members having a continuously inwardly open channel for receiving a stack of framed elements whereby the side members may circumscribe the stack to bind its components. The inner framework seats within the outer framework and is confined therein.

Abstract: A conversion kit or assembly for standard exit sign constructions is provided which allows quick and easy changeover of the sign (which is normally illuminated only by standard 120 volt building current) to a design wherein a secondary source of illumination and electrical power is provided for emergency use. The conversion kit includes a replacement support housing having a battery and printed circuit board therein, along with secondary bulbs designed for quick attachment within the sign lens unit, and wiring means for connecting the primary and secondary illuminators to respective power sources. The secondary bulbs are wired to light only upon a failure of normal power, so as to ensure operation of the exit sign. A test switch is also provided for periodically testing the secondary illumination system.

Abstract: A three-dimensional figure made from an inflatable, sculptured envelope of soft pliable material into which is blown a constant flow of ambient air wherein said flow of ambient air can be modulated or reversed to cause a lifelike movement of the sculptured figure. The inflatable envelope can be attached to the face of a billboard to create a three-dimensional display which can be quickly assembled or dismantled. The structure can tolerate substantial leakage of air from the envelope along seam lines, through the pliable material fabric or small puncture holes.

Abstract: A dasher board for ice skating rinks is disclosed comprising a flat front panel member with a flange adjacent the lower edge to support the panel in a vertical upright position. The panel has a sheet member containing indicia in the form of advertising or the like located adjacent the front portion of the panel and a window means is positioned over the sheet member and secured to the panel. A kickplate is also provided adjacent the lower edge to absorb the impact of hockey pucks and the like. The method of constructing the dasher board is also disclosed.

Abstract: A framed picture holder suitable for affixing to a supporting member which includes a relatively stiff, clear front cover, a relatively flexible, clear or opaque rear cover and a sectional frame of suitable dimensions to peripherally join the front and rear covers. An indicia bearing sheet, which may be a photograph, is cut to the size and configuration of the front cover and the rear cover and is sandwiched therebetween. The peripheral framing members secure the parts together. A plurality of registered openings are provided through the combination front cover, picture and rear cover for attaching purposes.

Abstract: A frame for a self-service sales display device is provided with pockets on each side of the frame. Guide members are provided on the entry side or wall of the frame and on the side or wall of the frame opposite the entry side for guiding the flat members into and out of the pockets in the frame. A cutout is provided through the entry wall into each pocket for ease in gripping the edge of a poster or flat member for removal from the frame. The frames have shaped pivots which extend into openings formed in surfaces of the display device such that the frame can be pivoted into a picture book position on the device.

Abstract: A rectangular sign frame assembly presenting opposing side walls having undercut lips at their upper edges, which receive corresponding edges of a deflectable elastic sign to hold the latter in assembled relation to the frame. The sign may be removed by bowing the same further inwardly to expose a hidden recess into which a tool can be inserted for prying the sign loose. The sign assemblies may also have a deflection inhibitor which limits such further inward deflection of the sign, preventing removal by unauthorized persons and which may be moved into a position allowing such deflection and removal of said sign.

Abstract: A name plate comprising a right angle glass prism mounted on a mirror such that an exhibit mounted on one of the prism faces provides several images depending upon the user's line of sight of the prism.

Abstract: A fabric is stretched across a sign framework to serve as a display face. Forming the framework are upper, lower and respective side support elements. Depending upon the particular version, a hinge or saddle is affixed to one or more of the support elements. A hinge pin tensioner has limited rotation and is coupled to a marginal portion of the farbric. In some versions, such hinge assemblies are included along more than one side of the framework. In others, different fasteners are employed along some of the support elements. In one particular approach, the fabric is stretched directly across a separate frame that, in turn, is hinged along a support element of the main framework, so that the frame may be swung away for the purpose of obtaining access to the interior of the main framework that usually encloses a source of illumination.

Abstract: A modular display system having a plurality of display modules, a plurality of display signs, a plurality of insertable digit panels, a plurality of insertable spacer panels, and one or a plurality of insertable colon panels. The display system is mounted to a wall and can be reconfigured as different predetermined configurations both as to the number of signs and modules. Each module can be changed to a variety of predetermined configurations. A thumbwheel switch is provided on each module so that with each different configuration, a different setting is entered on the thumbwheel switch thereby reconfiguring control information to display the data properly on each module.

Abstract: A storage device for microfiche and the like, wherein a pair of sheets are secured in facing relation, one of which is provided with a plurality of parallel slits each having downturned end portions to define a flap swingable forwardly to open a slot for removably receiving microfiche, and the other sheet is cut to define a plurality of inverted generally U-shaped sheet formations having their upper bight regions secured to the flaps for outward swinging therewith and unobstructed reception of microfiche into said slots.

Abstract: A display device such as is used to display information relating to the description and price of goods for sale comprises a facia panel (10) to which is attached one or more cartridges (20) each carrying self-coiling information strips (29,30,31) readily adjustable so that the information regarding the goods may be quickly and easily changed, the attaching means (27,28) provided on the cartridge (20) and the attaching means (13,14,15,16) provided on the facia panel (10) co-operating to provide a push-pull connection.

Abstract: A segment display wherein each segment is selectively energized to display, respectively, all numerals of the Arabian writing as distinguished from "arabic numbers". The segment display uses only seven or fewer segments for displaying all numbers by employing common use of segments for different numbers. The seven segment display readily adapts the display system to existing drive circuitry now used with seven segment displays for arabic numerals. The seven segment display enables the use of standard drive circuitry for control.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided comprising a plurality of spaced lights with reflectors operatively associated with the lights which are isolated from one another. A circuit is provided for actuating the lights for selected periods of time to create an appearance of sequencing. Shaped lenses having the form of alphabetic characters or the like are associated with the lights and are illuminated thereby to achieve a desired effect. The reflectors and seperators associated therewith are connected together in a monolithic structure. The reflectors are asymmetrically formed in the case of asymmetrically shaped alphabetic characters in order to direct the light most appropriately through the shaped lenses. Sequencing is provided by the use of a binary counter, the output of which selectively actuates the lights.

Abstract: In a price display board self-coiling plastic tapes having a sequence of numerals imprinted on them are translatable past rows of windows. Tape holders behind the windows have platens for supporting the tapes from their rear faces. The platens have one edge molded integrally with the holders and three free edges so they can act as preflexed flat springs for pressing the tapes against tape guide flanges which extend along the sides of the windows.