Abstract: A flexible magnetic holder capable of coupling to a metallic surface having a pocket open on its top and one side for storing materials which can be readily inserted and removed from the holder.

Abstract: A display unit suspended adjacent to and backlit by a ceiling mounted light fixture, including a plurality of display material panels, each with a peripheral mounting flange. The display unit is mounted with a plurality of slotted openings on the panels which permit attachment of the mounting flange with a suitable mounting member using spring clips.

Abstract: A display assembly 10 is adapted to selectively illuminate those numerals associated with a home address. Moreover, display 10 includes a mounting member 12 which is adapted to be mounted to the surface of the house and a flat plate 26 which is adapted to overlay the mounting member 12 and which further is adapted to receivably mount neon tubes 30 which are selectively illuminated and which are configured in a shape which is substantially similar to numerals associated with a home address.

Abstract: The multiple picture-holder described has square mounts (K1) of different sizes. Each mount comprises a transparent faceplate (1) and a backplate (2) fastened against it. The faceplate (1) has, printed on it, a mask (3) surrounding a rectangular window (1a). The rear side of the backplate (2) is divided into squares (2c), the outer of which are designed as click-in attachment fixtures (2c') for connecting clips (6). The connecting clips (6) have matching fixtures (6b) which engage in the attachment fixtures (2c') so that they are held in place. Both the distance between the centre-lines (M) of two adjacent attachment fixtures (2c') and the distance between the mount sides and the adjacent centrelines (M) have the same value (X). It has been found that suitable distances (X) are those which permit combinations of mounts (K1) designed for different standard photo sizes, such as 9.times.13, 10.times.15, 13.times.18 and 18.times.25 cm or 4.times.6, 5.times.8 and 8.times.

Abstract: A foldable emergency sign is provided, made up of a number of flat slats joined by flexible hinges. The slats are provided with warning indicia to alert passing motorists to the presence of a disabled vehicle. The slats are also provided with magnets for quick attachment and detachment from a vehicle. A support harness may be provided for attachment to irregularly shaped areas of a vehicle.

Abstract: A picture frame made from a flexible magnetic sheet material is disclosed which is part of a mailer including a gift card and envelope. The gift card has a front surface carrying parallel strips of double-sided adhesive tape each having an outwardly facing releasable adhesive on one side to which the picture frame can be attached to display a photograph between the picture frame and card. The recipient of the mailer can peel the flexible picture frame from the card, remove the photograph, and magnetically attach the picture frame to a metal surface to display the photograph.

Abstract: An ergonomic chair has its seat portion (4) which, in addition to be adjustable as to the height, forms a variable tilting angle, positive or negative with respect to the horizontal, in consequence of the height thereof, said tilting angle being obtained through a swinging movement of the seat (4) such as to form an arc of circumference about a rotation center substantially coincident with the center of gravity (CG) of a person sitting on the chair. This swinging movement of the seat is preferably accompanied by the rotation of a lever arm (6) pivotedly mounted at an end (6a) to the stationary portion (1a) of the seat support (1) and hinged at the other end (6b) to the front side of the seat (4), the length of said lever (6) or the pivoting point with seat (4) being adjustable by a simple operation of the user to modify the variation of the tilting angle of the seat (4) in function of its height. Said lever arm (6) may be provided with some elastic feature.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying daily calendar information. It comprises show pieces, and a holder. The show pieces bear calendar information, and when the show pieces are placed in the correct position the current day, date, month, and year will be displayed. The information size will be large enough to be seen from a distance by the user. The apparatus must be adjusted each day to show the current day, and date. At the change of the months, and year the show pieces that carry this information will require adjustment. The holder while keeping the show pieces secure, allows for adjustment and viewing.

Abstract: A holder for a collectible card is constructed of a flexible jacket having two identical transparent panels of rectangular perimeter defined by four straight exterior edges and bonded together along three of the edges. The unbonded fourth exterior edges provide an entrance opening to the jacket. A flexible thin insert member completely fills the jacket except for an aperture of rectangular configuration in the insert member disposed in parallel relationship to the perimeter of the panels. The aperture is defined by four straight interior edges. That interior edge which is parallel to and adjacent the entrance opening serves to retain a collectible card within the aperture, preventing inadvertent release of the card from the aperture.

Abstract: A double face sign utilizes flexible sign face material which is tensioned to a sufficiently high degree of absorb all loads anticipated for the sign. A relatively light weight and weak cover frame is provided to which the sign face is pretensioned. The more rigid and strong main frame of the sign carries a tensioning edge which extends outwardly of a face plane of the main frame. The cover frame is bolted against the face plane of the main frame to press the inner surface of the sign face against the tensioning edge, to complete tensioning of the sign face material. The final tensioning force is absorbed by the strong main frame by its attachments to the cover frame.

Abstract: A picture frame comprises a molded frame member having a generally planar rear surface, a rectangular rear backing plate, and an elongate support. A generally rectangular housing recess on the rear surface defines an inner land, the inner periphery of which circumscribes the window aperture of the picture frame. Opposing peripheral walls in the recess adjoining the land have respective elongate grooves formed therein for receiving a protruding fin on a first longitudinal edge of the backing plate. A slide aperture is formed centrally on the backing plate adjacent a second longitudinal edge including a recess on the front surface of the plate in communication therewith and extending to the proximate edge. A sliding catch positioned therein is engageable with a second groove of the housing recess to releasably secure the plate to the frame member. Two further apertures formed on a central portion of the backing plate are traversed by axis rods which protrude rearwards therefrom.

Abstract: A picture frame or photo frame including an extruded L-shaped plastic strip which is notched and bent into a rectangular configuration, a picture frame glass being secured therein, preferably by a double-sided adhesive tape material, and a back plate being removably snapped therein in a locked position against a picture disposed on an inner surface of the picture frame glass. Preferably, ribs are provided on the frame portions to facilitate the snapping in and the holding of the back plate in place, and additional ribs can also be used to secure the picture frame glass therein. The plastic strip can encapsulate a metal strip therein to provide the plastic strip with a particular decorative appearance.

Abstract: A foldable table attachment is connected to the side bar of a collapsible chaise lounge for pivotal movement between a storage position and overlying engagement with a surface of the seat portion of the chaise lounge and a use position wherein the table top extends generally horizontally outwardly from the seat portion. A pivotal leg structure on the table top is pivotal from a storage position parallel to the table top to a use position extended downwardly from the table top for ground support. Upon pivotal movement of the table legs and table top to their storage position and upon collapsing of the back and leg support panels of the chaise lounge and leg members of the chaise lounge to their storage positions, the collapsed lounge chair may be stored in the same space required for storage of the chair alone.

Abstract: A plastic display device for holding and protecting a card or card-like display item including a rectangular front section having a top surface and a bottom surface and a rectangular rear section having a top and bottom surface and conforming in area to the front section. The front and rear sections have corresponding frame structures comprising top walls, side walls and bottom walls. Transparent panel sections extend about the front and rear portions of the frame structures and together with the frame structures form a chamber of sufficient size for receiving a card or card-like display item. The chamber may have an area that is slightly greater than the card.

Abstract: A picture frame that includes a concealed compartment includes three frame members connected at their ends to form a U-shaped structure and a fourth frame member that is unconnected to the three frame members and to which a picture-bearing panel is affixed, so that when the fourth frame member is removed, it carries with it the picture-bearing panel to reveal the compartment which previously had been concealed behind the picture-bearing panel. Inwardly facing grooves on opposite sides of the picture frame serve as guides for the edges of the picture-bearing panel as it is drawn away from the remainder of the picture frame.

Abstract: This invention is related to an AC motor with larger torque which is adapted to plug into a lamp socket of a string-set of series connected decorative lamps directly so as to utilize the output of the AC motor to drive the transmission means of the doll apparatus to do a variety of action just in low current of the string-set. Furthermore, utilizing this doll apparatus, we can design an ornamental Santa Claus, a tree top angel, or a flying angel saving as the ornament of X'mas tree with the string-set.

Abstract: A picture frame having a perimeter framework having a plurality of intercommunicating legs having a continuous channel directed within the legs. The channel includes a plurality of illumination bulbs in electrical communication with a battery and an on/off switch button mounted to a rear surface of a bottom frame leg to effect an unobstructed and non-distracted view of a picture positioned within the framework.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible sign assembly that includes a frame having a front edge which defines a sign area. A flexible sign material, having a front side and a back side, has a sign body that approximately spans the sign area, and a sign periphery that is releasably secured to the frame. The sign periphery is wrapped around the perimeter of a retaining member with the front side of the flexible sign material contacting the retaining member. An L-shaped extension of a tensioning member is configured to engage a U-shaped channel on the retaining member, thereby capturing a part of the sign periphery therebetween. The tensioning member has a catch that mates with each of a series of ridges on the frame, which ridges are substantially parallel to the front edge of the frame.

Abstract: A double face sign utilizes flexible sign face material which is tensioned to a sufficiently high degree of absorb all loads anticipated for the sign. A relatively light weight and weak cover frame is provided to which the sign face is pretensioned. The more rigid and strong main frame of the sign carries a tensioning edge which extends outwardly of a face plane of the main frame. The cover frame is bolted against the face plane of the main frame to press the inner surface of the sign face against the tensioning edge, to complete tensioning of the sign face material. The final tensioning force is absorbed by the strong main frame by its attachments to the cover frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display device of the type for displaying advertising.In accordance with the invention, the device comprises a stand, a revolving support mounted in rotation on the stand, and a plurality of display panels, which are arranged in rotation on the revolving support about an individual axis parallel with the axis of the stand. According to the invention, the individual axis of each display panel is offset with respect to the median point according to the width of the panel.