Abstract: A system for displaying a number of pictures, notices, or similar announcements comprises a number of flexible sheets each provided with pictures, notices, etc. and cooperating with respective suspension devices for suspending the sheets in a divided stacker. The suspension devices, for example in the form of pins, project beyond the sheet on either side thereof and the stacker collects the projecting suspension devices so as to store the sheets, preferably hanging vertically. Each sheet is provided with a substantially stiff outer grip member which is gripped and moved by a feed system. The feed system moves the sheet and the suspension member for the respective sheets so as to displace the suspension member to sequentially display successive sheets or the like.

Abstract: Audio-visual display device is enclosed terrarium containing living plants of normal size. One or more models on small scale of living creatures are located in the terrarium and are powered to move. The small-scale models of the creatures have the effect of making the plants look larger. A pump to produce simulated rain or a music device to produce music are optional additions to enhance the effect.

Abstract: A reflector with illuminated indicia, such as for automotive use, comprising a translucent sheet-like material having reflecting elements on at least a portion of at least one surface thereof and indicia defining means on the rear surface portion of said translucent sheet-like material; reflecting material on the reflecting elements but not on the indicia; a dark, translucent material adjacent to the indicia on the rear surface portion of the translucent sheet-like material; translucent diffusing material adjacent the dark translucent material and located more remote from the translucent sheet-like material than the dark translucent material; and a source of illumination rearward of the translucent material. The invention is also directed to a method of making such a reflector and a method of modifying conventional reflectors.

Abstract: A picture viewer for displaying, progressively, all of the pictures in a stack of pictures, including a housing with a viewing window, picture supporting elements behind the window, a space to confine the pile of pictures behind the supporting elements, a slider in the housing to be withdrawn and then returned, a retention element to strip an individual picture off one end of the stack as the slider is withdrawn from the housing, a separator traversing one side of the stack to engage the side edges of the pictures to allow relative sliding movement between the individual picture and the stack. The supporting elements being movable to drop the displayed picture from the level of the window, and a guide surface directing the individual picture stripped from the stack onto the supporting elements adjacent the window.

Abstract: A picture viewer for displaying, progressively, all of the pictures in a pile of pictures, including a housing with a viewing window, a pile support in the housing beneath the window, leaf springs urging the support toward the window, a spring-disabling control on the housing to disable such springs, a slider to be withdrawn and returned to the housing, a rotary transporter in the housing adjacent the window engaging the top picture in the pile, a driver on the slider to revolve the rotary transporter, and a separator to hold the pile in the housing while the one picture is stripped off and moved out upon withdrawal of the slider, the one picture being pushed back into the housing and under the pile by the slider upon its return, the rotary transporter being non-revolving or spaced from the pile during slider return.

Abstract: An article of advertisement includes a transparent container, and a plate-like member located in the container and carrying an image of eyes. When the article is mounted on a movable object such as a vehicle, the plate-like member displaces relative to the container since one of the transverse dimensions of the plate-like member is smaller than a respective one of the dimensions of the inner chamber of the container. This provides for impression of moving eyes. The inner chamber of the container may be filled by a transparent liquid so that the plate-like member floats in the inner chamber. Thereby, friction between the walls of the container and the member is eliminated, and the eyes in the liquid have a greater impression of movability and sparkling.

Abstract: A photograph mailing postcard comprises a unitary rectangular card of paper material having top and bottom longitudinal edges, and opposite side edges, and front and back sides. The card has top and bottom sections respectively defined by a first line which extends between the side edges and parallel with the longitudinal edges. A cut is formed in the card along the first line from one side edge to a point spaced from the other side edge thus forming top and bottom connection portions of the sections defined by the other side edge, the longitudinal edges and a second line which extends between the longitudinal edges through the point on the first line and parallel with the other side edge, and top and bottom flap portions respectively joined to the connected portions along the second line. The bottom flap portion has a rectangular window therein covered by a sheet of transparent material adhered to the front side.

Abstract: A vertical graphic frame system having two vertical support posts with anchor brackets and fasteners and a single two-panel frame which swingably rests in a "V"-shaped groove on top of the vertical support posts. The frame hangs freely from two suspension points above the frame's center gravity which causes the system to be self-adjusting into a plum position. Each of the support posts consists of two "U"-shaped channel members which face and overlap each other. By adjusting the overlap of the U-channels, the posts may be widened or narrowed to permit them to be affixed to base structures such as gondola fixture partitions, having a range of widths.

Abstract: A picture frame having four elongated side members positioned together to form a rectangle, projections at each end of each of the side members, four clips each adapted to fasten over the two projections of adjoining side members to fasten such side members for hanging the frame, and means which snap to each side member to retain a picture.

Abstract: A rotary type index in which a multiplicity of information containing cards are arranged around a cylindrical drum and the drum is rotated to display information-containing surfaces of the cards in a viewing window is provided with a mechanism for causing a plurality of the information cards to be brought into position with a single selection key. This is as distinguished from the conventional drum type machine in which the number of selection switches equals the number of information cards.

Abstract: A sign structure which may be supported from aircraft, and especially helicopters. The structure is comprised of three distinct sections which may be compactly transported and then easily assembled and connected around the landing gear on the underside of the aircraft. The structure provides an aerodynamically stable frame which may be supported in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of a helicopter. Novel electrically controlled light assemblies are attached in a rectangular matrix on the structure for displaying a desired illuminated message.

Abstract: A medical record card wherein a supporting card contains a microfilm portion having indicia visible to the human eye coded for particular chronic conditions which effect emergency treatment and having indicia visible by use of a microfilm reader which detail the medical history and identification data of the patient. The supporting card contains the code for the indicia which alert medical personnel to chronic conditions and, in addition, contains some important identification data about the patient and about the type and use of the medical record card.

Abstract: A miniaturized housing or display device including at least one electric circuit adapted to be connected to an electric current supply. The electric circuit includes at least one switch. The housing further is adapted to receive a mechanical alarm clock that has a movement winder and an alarm winder. A counterweight is attached to hang from each of the winders such that each of the counterweights abuts against a corresponding switch in each of the circuits when the mechanical alarm clock is inserted in the compartment and the counterweights descend as a result of the movement of each of the winders.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an assembly in two parts with which to construct frames for pictures, prints and photographs, et cetera.The said two component parts are: a wooden or similar or plastic material strip that extends longitudinally and is essentially rectangular in shape, this having over the full length thereof a slit that is also rectangular; and an essentially V shaped body that can be elastically deformed and is provided with two U shaped limbs, each of which defines a tooth.With this particular assembly it is extremely easy both to insert the subject to be framed and to eventually replace it with another.

Abstract: A removable sign post holding apparatus including a body portion having a post-receiving opening, a plurality of ground-engaging sections extending downwardly from the periphery of the body portion, a connector section extending outwardly from the said body portion, an opening in the connector section, a removable cap portion engageable with the post-receiving opening of the body portion, the said cap portion including an anvil section of a size larger than the opening of the body portion, a plurality of flange sections extending from the anvil section, the flange sections being of a length adjacent the anvil section to mate with the corresponding portion of the body portion with which it is engageable.

Abstract: A peripheral frame member holds flexible sheets of material tightly over a central open area. A channel around the back of the frame is adapted to receive a flexible strip member having a longitudinally extending bifurcated projection engageable within the length of the channel. When a thin sheet of flexible material is placed over the back of the frame and the strip member pressed down so that the projection fits tightly within the channel, the material is locked in place and stretched taut across the central open area. The frame is preferably rectangular with channels along each side and a plurality of longitudinal strips engage respective sides. The device provides a simplified structure which is particularly useful for holding and displaying fabrics for embroidery and needlecraft projects.

Abstract: A kit of multiple parts to be assembled for fabricating a multiple view pictorial display device that provides displays of different images when viewed frontally from different angles relative to the plane of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sign support collapsible for transport and which is conveniently adjustable to accommodate signs of various dimensions. The sign support comprises an assembly of an L-shaped upright provided with a pointed spike at one end and with a cantelevered foot extension by which the uprights may be driven into ground. Formed in one surface of the L-shaped uprights are a plurality of elongate, longitudinally aligned and longitudinally spaced slots each dimensioned to receive an offset clasp extending from the back side of a U-shaped lower sign channel. An upper sign channel, similarly U-shaped in section, is provided with an L-shaped clamp on the back side thereof terminating at the free end in a split circular hoop which, at the juncture of the split, extends in an opposing tab for grasping one of the surfaces of the L-shaped upright.

Abstract: A calendar has transparent overlay pages which carry opaque calendar data areas and opaque picture portions which are superimposed on an underlying picture, with the opaque picture portions depicting the underlying obscured portions at a different season of the year.

Abstract: A sign support stake whose main component takes the form of an elongated, sheet material member which has a hat-shaped configuration in cross-section. The elongated member is to have an irregularly shaped opening located in between a pair of upright projections. A first sign is to be supported by the upright projections. A brace member is to be secured to the elongated member in a crossed configuration. The brace member is to include a pair of spaced-apart hook projections. A second sign is to be supported by the hook projections and is to be fixedly secured to the elongated member through use of a fastener which is connected with the sign and the irregularly shaped opening of the elongated member.