Abstract: Three-dimensional affinity displays for removably attaching onto an exterior side surface of a vehicle are presented herein. The affinity display may include an outer shell that helps shield a base surface from wind drag and weather elements while driving, helping to ensure that the affinity display remains attached to the exterior side surface of the vehicle. The affinity display may include aerodynamic features, such as a dome shape, and a drain hole to prevent water from building up within the affinity display. The affinity display may also include a detachable strap to assist with stability, and a recess in the base surface for attaching the strap to the affinity display.

Abstract: A portable collapsible sign assembly including a fabric covering and support frame which is adjustable between a collapsed and expanded position. When the sign assembly is expanded, or in its deployed state, the fabric covering and support frame possess a connective tension relationship with respect to one another which creates and supports both the sign assembly display sign and base in a stable manner. The fabric covering engagement with the support frame enables the entire sign assembly, including both the display sign and assembly base, to be simultaneously deployed in one user-initiated motion.

Abstract: A reeled string duck decoy that provides an internally removable string reel via a gasketed removable panel, a decoy sealed against water invasion, a decoy that allows floatation height adjustment via an aperture with plug, allowing addition and subtraction of a material, a decoy that provides selective and varied attachment of a weight to the keel, and a decoy that provides a choice of either the head end facing winds and currents or having the tail end facing winds and currents.

Abstract: A bed bug trap (2) is combined with a conventional power bar (1). Bed bugs can enter the trap via a small gap (6) between the power bar portion and the bed bug trap, where they then fall off a small precipice (14) and onto a glue strip (4, 5) or the like. The assembly can be easily opened for inspection and replacement of glue cartridges (5). Attractants (7, 17, 13) can be provided, including heat via a small heating element (7), chemical attractants (17), and carbon dioxide via a carbon dioxide generator (13). The assembly can be adapted for use with other insects, or an additional trap (91, 92; 110) can be attached for other insects.

Abstract: A display case to preserve and display a postage stamp includes a bottom section, a mat board positioned on a top surface of the bottom section to mount a postage stamp, and a transparent archival film positioned on a top surface of the mat board to preserve and cover the postage stamp and compatible for archival contact with the postage stamp. The display case also includes a transparent protective sheet positioned on a top surface of the transparent archival film, and a top section having a window to display the postage stamp and coupled to the bottom section.

Abstract: A chummer and line extender is a hollow tubular member with a first end that is securable to a fixed structure such as a tree trunk and a second end from which a shock line extends, the end of the line secured to an appropriate fishing rig. Pulling on the line causes a spring within the tubular member to compress thereby absorbing shock on the line. Port holes on the tubular member and/or on a cap on the second end allow slow release discharge of chum from the tubular member.

Abstract: A canvas having a border capable of being transformed into a frame or shadowbox is provided. The canvas may be blank or may be imprinted with a graphic design. The canvas may be transformed from a first orientation to a second or a third orientation wherein in the first orientation the canvas is in a generally flat configuration and wherein in the second and the third orientation the border of the canvas is folded backward to form a frame (in the second orientation) or forward to form a shadowbox (in the third orientation). In an embodiment, a slightly raised ridge may be present on the back of the canvas to allow the frame to lock into position when the canvas is folded backward. The extended tab portions of the top, the bottom, the front and the back may be removed to insert the canvas into a standard frame.

Abstract: The illuminated license plate frame is a frame adapted to receive a license plate and to mount the license plate on vehicles. The illuminated license plate frame further comprises a safety device formed from a first LED string and a second LED string. The first LED string is wired to illuminate when the left turn signal or the brake light is illuminated. The second LED string is wired to illuminate when the right turn signal or the brake light is illuminated. The illuminated license plate frame comprises a frame, a first LED string, a second LED string, a plurality of protective covers, and an electric circuit.

Abstract: A first frame has a top edge and a bottom edge, and a left edge and a right edge, and an exterior face and an interior face. A first picture is on the exterior face of the first frame. A second picture is on the interior face of the first frame. A second frame has a top edge and a bottom edge, and a left edge and a right edge, and an exterior face and an interior face. A first mirror is on the interior face of the second frame. A support leg is pivotably supported on the exterior face of the second frame for resting the system on a horizontal counter top.

Abstract: A unitary tag article is provided that may be characterized as a one-piece elastic sheet. The one-piece tag includes a fastener portion and a label portion that are formed from the same elastic sheet. The fastener portion is adapted to fasten onto an item, and the label portion is adapted to identify the item or provide information about the item. In one or more embodiments, the one-piece tag may serve a dual purpose of bundling items and identifying or providing information about said items.

Abstract: A support stand assembly having a portable table stand suitable for placing one or more holders for candles, figurine or other decorative items on its top surface. There are one or more candleholders with a permanent magnet located at the bottom of each holder. A plurality of electromagnets is fixed inside the table stand underneath the top surface. Underneath the top surface of the cake stand is one or more integrated circuit boards with circuitry for controlling the switch of magnetic poles of said electromagnets in a group and causing regulated stepping movement of the candleholders by utilizing the magnetic force between magnets in candleholders and the ones inside the table stand. It provides an all-hardware solution that does not require software programming and is easy and economical to manufacture.

Abstract: A latching device (1) for vehicles capable of engaging with and disengaging from a rod-like portion (P1) to lock and unlock the latching device (1) includes: a casing (2) at least partly formed by a first member made of a first material and having an insertion groove (2A) for allowing the rod-like portion to be inserted thereinto; and a second member (latch (30) or reinforcement plate (20)) made of a second material and configured to contact the rod-like portion (P1). The second material has a higher specific gravity and a higher modulus of elasticity than the first material. For example, the first material is resin, whereas the second material is metal.

Abstract: An apparatus can include an elongated shaft having a distal end and a proximal end. An ornamental fixture can be attached to and extend outwardly from the distal end of the elongated shaft. A connector at the proximal end of the elongated shaft is configured to secure the elongated shaft to a tree, such as to support the ornamental fixture in a desired position relative to the tree.

Abstract: A kingpin stabilizer having a kingpin-retaining bracket having a base plate and upwardly extending walls along at least two sides of the base plate. The upwardly extending walls and the base plate forming a receiving cavity with the upwardly extending walls spaced apart to fit said kingpin therebetween. At least one upwardly extending wall has a pin retainer. The stabilizer includes three telescoping legs extending from the pin-retaining bracket forming a tripod.

Abstract: The present invention is a personal clothing-management-system kit and method that facilitates on-going, self-determined organization of one's close and clothing items. The kit provides a plurality of two-sided hanging designation dividers, a plurality of adjustable designation divider hangers, a Donation bag and a Discard bag. This invention empowers consumer-users to continuously and gently determine, at one's own time and own comfort level, what pieces of clothing items to keep, discard, and/or donate, while separating any kept clothing items that require mending or alterations or ironing. The overarching goal of this invention is to enable consumer-users to look good, feel confident about their clothing choices and overall appearance, and avoid stress by controlling the chaos of their closet space.

Abstract: A sign apparatus includes a front display panel and a solid halo panel that are illuminated by a light module. The front display panel is arranged along one side of a frame and the solid halo panel is arranged on the other side of the frame. The light module is disposed within the frame between the front display panel and the solid halo panel. The solid halo panel follows a contour of the front display panel and extends beyond a periphery of the front display panel such that the solid halo panel forms a halo border along the periphery of the front display panel when viewed from a direction toward the front display panel.

Abstract: A motive sign apparatus for broadcasting a sign up and down and back and forth to gain attention. The motive sign apparatus includes a mobile cart having a housing with side walls; an actuator assembly disposed inside the housing and including an actuator; and a sign support assembly in communication with the actuator.

Abstract: An articulating clamp assembly for traffic control assemblies. The clamp assembly includes first and second clamp members. The first clamp member, or tube saddle, has a rear face designed for attachment to a bracket tube. The rear face of the second clamp member is attachable either to the end of a mast arm by a tenon sleeve or to the side of the mast arm by cables or bands. The front ends of the first and second clamp members have inter-engaging serrated faces that allow adjustable engagement of the two clamp members. Each clamp member defines a continuous end-to-end conductor path, and the articulating ends are formed to create a continuous and substantially straight conductor path through the joint in the assembled clamp. In this way, the path of a conductor from the mast arm to the bracket tube is substantially straight facilitating the installation of large diameter conductors.

Abstract: A suspended segmented display array in one embodiment includes multiple cables offset from a wall via standoff members. Adjacent display panels attach to cables via finger releasable clamps and present varied and unique visual displays. A versatile and cost-effective display system thus is established that accommodates a wide range of content which can readily be changed out.

Abstract: A sign assembly for displaying information about a vehicle includes a vehicle that has a hood and a front side. A display is coupled to the vehicle. The display is visible forward of the front side. The display may contain information and images pertaining to the vehicle. The display extends between the hood and the front side. A belt is movably coupled to the display. A plurality of pockets is coupled to said belt and contains the information about the vehicle.