Abstract: A holder for protectively displaying flat collectible items such as sports cards and photographs is made of a jacket and an insert member shaped to slide into and closely fit within the jacket. The insert member, fabricated of opaque sheet material, contains a centered rectangular aperture which accommodates a flat collectible item. The jacket is constructed from two identical sheets of semi-rigid non-breakable transparent plastic bounded by four straight edges in a rectangular configuration, and bonded together at three edges.

Abstract: A folding footrest has a thin, flat rectangular platform with a foot-supporting upper surface and hinges at two opposed short sides that pivotally connect to a pair of flat legs. The legs support the platform in an elevated position above a surface on which the legs rest. This provides an elevated footrest, especially for the seated short person. The hinges permit the legs to swing the from the vertical operative position in which both legs are parallel to one another and extended downward at right angles to the platform to the folded, transport position lying flat on top of upper surface of the platform. By covering the soiled foot-supporting surface of the platform with the folded legs, a more sanitary folded package is provided for carrying in pocket or purse. The hinge cooperates with the legs and platform to stop the legs from moving toward one another when in the operative position.

Abstract: A message holder for use in vehicles or home or other building windows or the like provides for the display of a message inserted therein. The holder is formed of at least one sheet of transparent material and contains a central space in which a message, such as a bumper sticker, may be temporarily installed for display. Suspension rods are pivotally attached to opposite ends of the holder and have suction cups to provide for the attachment of the holder to any suitable surface. The suspension rods may be locked at any desired angle in order to allow a message displayed within the holder to be seen clearly even through a sloped window, as in the rear window of many vehicles. The holder provides for the temporary display of a bumper sticker or other message as desired without the need to adhesively secure the sticker to a surface and the resulting difficulty of subsequent removal and possible marring of the finish.

Abstract: An illuminated display includes a neon tube and a power supply with flasher mounted on a removable backboard within a transparent tube. The removability of the backboard permits changing the message on the display. The display can be secured to a wall, floor, or any other suitable display location. The display can also be mounted in a movable pedestal for portable applications. Opaque appearance materials conceal internal components of the display. Controls permit varying the color intensity and flash rate of the neon tube.

Abstract: A double faced changeable sign having a sliding panel to conceal or reveal messages, wherein the sign is removably mounted to a transparent window or other clear surface.

Abstract: A modular sign system, having modular units, each comprising a back frame having a thin backplate and a thin wall upstanding from the backplate and bounding a recess formed in front of the backplate; support posts outstanding from and integral with the backplate at spaced locations in the recess, and one of the following:i) a faceplate received over the recess and supported on and by the posts, the faceplate having a bounding edge which is closely bounded by the wall,ii) a faceplate received on and supported by the wall, substantially to close the recess,the faceplate adapted to carry sign information, and the backplate adapted to be carried adjacent a supporting surface.Multiple such units may be combined to form a sign system, and alphanumeric elements may be carried on the faceplate or faceplates.

Abstract: A support structure is arranged for mounting within an associated vehicle for use with a cellular phone to provide for the mounting of an aligned row of index cards readily mounted to and supported by the apparatus. A modification of the invention includes illumination as well as magnification structure for cooperation with the organization.

Abstract: Temporary real estate signs are attached to a post and extending arm rather than suspended beneath the arm. The signs are attached to a supporting body having a U-shaped cross-section. The bodies are sized to fit around the arm and post respectively. Flexible members attached in one end to the body are led around the arm or post and secured temporarily to the body on the opposite side to secure the bodies in place. A number of temporary attachment means are shown. A version having the body grip the arm or post by extensions is also provided. In a second version extensions having a rectangular opening extending from the bodies are oriented to fit over the top of the post are provided to prevent the bodies from sliding with respect to the arm or post.

Abstract: A license plate for Malaysian motorcycle, comprising a main body connected by two light-piercing boards together in a symmetric way, each with a full covering of 45.degree. prisms in more than one flight of stages on the back side; an opaque, white ground plate clamped therebetween; an opaque, blank vacant number plate connected to the main body front side respectively; a transparent waterproof hood enclosing them all, and a PC board which includes a plurality of small bulbs on it connected in a seat body for the main body. Upon energization of PC board, a license plate number in black-ground-white-letter style on either side of the license plate will be illuminated greatly and in even brightness.

Abstract: A stand-alone ear tag is provided; with a main body portion, a neck portion and a head portion integrally connected to the distal end of the neck portion, the head portion having cutting means for piercing an animals ear and the neck portion having a bore or cavity being adapted to receive a driving means wherein the bore or cavity is arranged so as to shield the driving means from contact with the animal during the application.

Abstract: A picture display includes a clear substrate and a sealing sheet which holds a masking liner against the substrate to create a pocket between the substrate and the liner. A picture is insertable into the pocket where it can be held for display through the clear substrate. In the manufacture of the picture display, an ink deposit is placed around the border of the substrate and this deposit is then held between the substrate and the sealing sheet. This creates a framing effect for any picture which is placed in the pocket. Further, the sealing sheet is formed with a slit which provides access into the pocket. Still further, a portion of the substrate can be heat formed to create a stand for the picture display.

Abstract: An electrical reading guide device for use in typing by a typist is composed mainly of a reading guide plate and a driving apparatus capable of making an up-and-down movement along a strip furrow located at the margin of one side of the reading guide plate. The driving apparatus comprises a transmission device and a pulling device. The transmission device comprises a reversible motor having a shaft with a worm rod attached thereto and a driven gear set having a winding cylinder attached thereto. The pulling device comprises a wire wound around the winding cylinder. When the reversible motor is activated, the worm rod triggers the driven gear set to rotate so as to drive one winding cylinder to wind the wire while another winding cylinder is in a state of unwinding the wire. Therefore, the driving apparatus is capable of moving in a direction in which the wire is wound by the winding cylinder.

Abstract: A merchandise accentuator for a store shelf having a molding along the forward edge thereof, the molding forming a channel strip of uniform cross-section having flanges laterally bounding a web portion and providing mutually opposed grooves forwardly of the web portion, the accentuator including a board having a circuit on one side for electrically developing display drive signals, a display mounted on said one side of said board and being operatively connected to said circuit for providing a visual representation corresponding to said drive signals, an independent voltage source mounted on the other side of said board and being operatively connected to the circuit, the accentuator being mounted in the board in the channel in the molding.

Abstract: A power-assisted copy indicator (20) that uses a mounting clamp assembly (38) to be attachable to a planar surface (24). Activating a driving means actuator one (52) causes an indicator (72) to move in one direction along its vertical axis, while activating a driving means actuator two (54) causes the same indicator (72) to move in the opposite direction along its vertical axis. An indicator clamp (76) allows one to attach and detach indicator (72), permitting selection of indicator (72) having a design appropriate for the intended application.

Abstract: A tag apparatus for attachment to a bag, such as a golf bag, which includes a first flat generally rectangular-shaped body formed of a rigid plastic material and having, on both its front side and back side, a contiguous raised ridge along its perimeter; a plurality of horizontally disposed raised ridges positioned in an approximately parallel fashion with respect to one another in a spaced sequential fashion and extending from one longitudinal edge to the other longitudinal edge; and an aperture surrounded by a continuous raised ridge. This first flat body is removably insertable into a U-shaped envelope formed by the front and back panels of a second flat transparent body. The front and back panels are joined at one common end edge and are not connected along their longitudinal edges nor at their other end edges.

Abstract: A device which may be transformed from an ordinary mirror to a light emitting graphic display. The front wall is composed of a transparent layer affixed to a reflecting layer. The reflecting layer has a series of narrow grooves passing through describing a graphic image. Since the grooves are thin, most of the reflecting surface remains intact and can perform as a mirror. But upon illuminating the rear surface of the front wall, light emanates from the grooves displaying the graphic design. The light source may be integral to the device or a natural light source may be used. The grooves may be coated with a non-opaque colored stain, or non-opaque sheets of colored material may be affixed to the back surface of the front wall, so that the displayed design will be colored.

Abstract: A rigid aerodynamic advertising member is removably mounted to either the tailgate or vertical side of the bed of a pick-up truck with a mounting bracket coupled to rigid braces attached to the advertising member, with the dimension between the braces being sufficient to insure rigidity while the truck is underway.

Abstract: A weatherproof display device for displaying changeable printed information such as publication title, significant headlines, or other data in a highly visible manner suitable for out-of-doors advertising on coin controlled newspaper vending machines is disclosed. The device includes a rectangular housing fitted with a transparent panel retaining printed materials inserted within the housing in an upright manner and permitting such to be readily observed by passersby. An integral mounting bracket permits the device to be joined to coin controlled newspaper vending machines produced by a variety of manufacturers.

Abstract: A display frame having a transparent viewing area comprising a face plate and a back plate provided with a tongue and groove engagement when assembled, adhesive material in the groove whereby to form a sealed chamber within which a picture and/or indicia are displayed, and a desiccant material in communication with the sealed chamber, thereby providing indefinite protection against moisture and dust.

Abstract: The saddle has a broad rear section, a narrow front section and a frame and saddle cover. To make the saddle more comfortable and prevent injury to the cyclist, the front section can be slid, facing rear section downward and forward against a pre-stress.