Abstract: An opaque plastic yard sign is formed from translucent outer layers that carry the indicia of the sign. Between the translucent outer layers is an opaque inner layer which is bonded to the two outer sides by lateral seals, and bonded to one of the outer layers by a horizontal bottom heat seal, leaving an opening for insertion of a wire frame. Preferably the liner includes an upper flap to provide added strength and rigidity to the upper portion of the sign. This reduces the overall cost of the sign while at the same time preventing light transmission from one side through the other without the need of coextruded films.

Abstract: A combination carrying case and diaper changing table includes a pair of pivotally joined shell portions which mate in a clam shell fashion to form a hollow carrying case. Each portion includes a pair of side walls and outer and inner end walls therebetween defining a storage space. The shell portions may be opened to expose a cushion to form a diaper changing table. A first section has an outer barrier surrounding its side and outer end walls forming a substantially U-shaped receptacle therebetween. A canopy is collapsibly received within the storage receptacle which may be expanded to form a light or privacy screen. A side rail is secured to the inwardly facing side of each shell portion side wall which may be pivoted to a vertical position when the shell portions are in an open position providing a protective barrier about the diaper changing table.

Abstract: A venting valve assembly for a waterbed having a water compartment is provided. The assembly includes an exhaust port for the water compartment which includes a stem portion, an upper cover threadedly coupled to that stem portion, and a lower cover also coupled to the stem portion. Defined within the stem portion is a valve chamber with which a vent hole through an upper wall of the stem portion and a plurality of through holes in the lower cover are in open communication. The assembly also includes a pontoon disposed within the valve chamber for buoyant displacement responsive to entry of water into that valve chamber. The pontoon is formed with a substantially hollow body to which a resilient plug cover is coupled, and on which a plurality of outwardly protruding strips are formed. As water from the waterbed's water compartment enters the valve chamber, the pontoon is displaced buoyantly upward until the resilient plug cover engages the vent hole.

Abstract: The present invention details a pressurizable mattress. The mattress has at least one inflatable cushion having a pair of sides, and at least one set of an electromagnetic energy emitting device and an electromagnetic energy receiving device. The electromagnetic energy emitting device, when operating, illuminates the interior of the inflatable cushion. The electromagnetic energy receiving device collects the illuminating energy. The operation of the mattress requires a means for measuring the optical aperture of the inflatable cushion. The measuring means determines the optical aperture of the inflatable cushion by measuring the quantity of illuminating energy collected by the electromagnetic energy receiving device when the electromagnetic energy emitting device illuminates the interior of the inflatable cushion.

Abstract: An improved pillow including a rectangular pillow fabric of a washable material, a first fastening means disposed on one side of the pillow fabric a certain distance from one end thereof transverse to a longitudinal axis thereof, and a second fastening means disposed on the other side of the pillow fabric corresponding to the first fastening means such that the first and second fastening means are fastenable together when the pillow fabric is rolled up from the one end to form a scroll-like rolled-up portion.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent funeral symbol (10) comprising a hollow religious ornament (12). A source of chemiluminescent light (14) is within the hollow religious ornament (12). A structure (16) is for hanging the hollow religious ornament (12) from a rearview mirror (18) within a motor vehicle (20). The hollow religious ornament (12) illuminated by light from the source of chemiluminescent light (14) can be seen through a front windshield (22) of the motor vehicle (20) during a funeral procession.

Abstract: An automated, illuminated address display and entrance light for mounting on the exterior of and near the entrance of a building to enable a visitor during periods of darkness to locate and have the entrance to the building illuminated upon the visitor's approach to the building is disclosed.

Abstract: A Chinese sexagenary cycle calendar including a calendar stand, a celestial stem ball marked with the 10 celestial stem signs and revolvably supported within a ball socket at a front side of the calendar stand, and 12 individual animal pictures and one 12-animal table arranged in a loose-leaf manner and fastened to the calendar stand by a coil, the 12 individual animal pictures showing respectively the 12 animals of the 12 Terrestrial Branches and respectively marked with the 12 terrestrial branch signs, the 12-animal table comprising 12 animal blocks showing the 12 animals of the 12 terrestrial branches and marked with the 12 terrestrial branch signs respectively.

Abstract: A convertible blanket and carrier having a rectangular main section and a pocket applied to one side of the main section along one end. A pair of handles are attached to one side of the main section and a blanket fastener is attached to the end opposite the pocket end for securing the carrier formed by double folding the main section.