Abstract: A universally adjustable paper holder comprises first and second vertical extending U-shaped channel members. The vertical extending channel members are coupled to a supporting member in a manner to afford adjustment or separation between the members so that they can be adjusted according to the width of various sizes of paper to be accommodated between channels formed in the vertical U-shaped members. A horizontal cross bar member is adjustably coupled between the vertical members and can be moved in the vertical plane to be utilized as a guide to enable a user to demarcate a particular sentence or line of data which may be implemented on the document being retained by the paper holder.

Abstract: A carton serving as a container for a food product, such as a hamburger. The carton in one embodiment is of the so-called clamshell type and includes an upper lid and a lower tray, both the lid and the tray being of generally truncated pyramidal shape. The novel feature of the clamshell carton permits the packager of the food product to indicate on the carton the type of food product therein. One panel of the carton carries a plurality of shutter panels, the shutter panels overlying and normally covering indicia on an indicia panel. With the packaging of a particular food product in the carton, any one of the plurality of the shutter panels is swung out so as to expose corresponding indicia on the indicia panel. By virtue of this construction, a single carton may be employed for the packaging of a variety of generally similarly sized food products.

Abstract: An identification insert for inserting into one end of a rolled drawing for identifying said rolled drawing from a stack of similarly rolled drawings and the method thereof is disclosed. The insert is a tubular member with an outwardly extending flange at its rearward end and at least one longitudinal slot extending from adjacent its rearward end and opening at its forward end. The outwardly extending flange provides a surface for identifying indicia such that the drawing can be easily identified when viewed from the end into which the insert is inserted. The identification insert is circumferentially compressible at its forward end such that in one mode of use it exerts a wedging effect against the innermost layers of the roll as its forward end is inserted therein.

Abstract: This display sign is designed for the rear window area of automobiles, so as to display different posters, which reflect light from their faces. The sign may be used for bumper stickers, and may be used for political campaigning, sports, etc. Primarily, the design consists of a box with a light, which shines on the reflective face of a removable poster, and the box includes a folding frame, which receives one poster at a time.

Abstract: A desk clock and display stand is disclosed having a frame with a cell to retain a display module, the frame being tiltably held to a base by a hinge means. The hinge means has a male hinge element having a generally cylindrical pin included with the frame and a female hinge element having a socket included with the base. The display module retains pictures, clocks or both on the frame visible through a clear window. The display module has a first plate portion joined to a second plate by a bridge section to bias opposite edges of the module against opposite borders of the cell to retain the module in the cell.

Abstract: A device for sequentially exhibiting the individual charts in a stack of charts, each of the charts having a plurality of spaced notches along the lower edge thereof, the notches on consecutive charts being misaligned, comprising a display area having a lower shelf on which the stack of charts rest, the shelf being sloped forwardly and downwardly to direct the charts to and off the front edge thereof, a sliding comb assembly positioned adjacent the shelf, the comb assembly including a plurality of spaced teeth, the spacing between the teeth being the same as the spacing between the chart notches, the teeth extending upwardly and inwardly adjacent and along the front edge of the shelf to block movement of the charts off of the shelf except when the notches on a chart are aligned with the teeth, the comb assembly being slideable laterally relative to the shelf to align the teeth thereof with consecutive charts to deliver consecutive charts from the display area, and a spent chart magazine positioned to catch th

Abstract: A picture frame for displaying graphics such as paintings, photographs, documents, diplomas and the like. The picture frame comprises a plurality of marginal frame members, a window affixed within the frame members, a hinged closure back panel with compression pads for pressing a graphic against the window and a pivotable latch member for holding the closure back panel in a set position. The latch member, formed in the shape of an arrowhead, also serves as means for mounting the picture frame to a hook or nail by a recess formed in one surface of the latch member. The recess is provided with converging sidewalls which guide the nail or hook to a top portion of the recess provided with increased depth.

Abstract: An electromagnetic display element is controlled by one or more high remanence cores which have control windings. A circuit is connectable to an A.C. outlet and provides to the windings a D.C. pulse in one sense (to switch the display element in one direction) when the circuit is connected to the A.C. outlet. The circuit included a capacitor charged during such connection. The circuit is designed so that, on its disconnection from the A.C. outlet, the capacitor discharges through the winding in the opposite sense and switches the display element in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A display structure is formed by cutting and scoring a unitary blank of sheet material to include body panels, joining flaps, dividers and cutout corner viewing windows thereon. The unitary blank is folded in a standard folding and gluing machine to provide a flat structure which upon being erected forms four display boxes which are connected in series by joining flaps located at their diagonally opposite corners. A cutout corner viewing window or a corner viewing window created by forming a divider may be provided on the front adjacent body panels provided on the blank for selected ones of the boxes in the series. Such a structural arrangement enables the display boxes to be nested together to form a single carton with the corner viewing windows enclosed therein.

Abstract: A woven stringer tape of a slide-fastener half, designed to support a row of thermoplastic coupling elements molded around a carrier cord adjoining a longitudinal edge of the tape, has warp threads parallel to that edge traversed by a weft thread looped about the cord, at least two of these warp threads close to the core and in mutual phase opposition consisting of thermoplastic monofilaments with a melting point lower than that of the coupling elements. Upon the molding of the latter, these two thermoplastic warp threads are partially melted along surface portions in contact with the coupling elements so as to form notches in which the coupling elements positively engage for a firm anchorage to the fabric.

Abstract: A material display which incorporates removable material swatches and type matched fixed material swatches. The removable swatches, once removed, may be returned to the display as desired, the fixed swatches showing the proper position for the removable swatches and covering the fixed swatches when in position.

Abstract: An automotive decorative display panel is devised to provide a reflective black insignia on a bright field during daylight conditions and illuminated insignia on a dark field during night-time conditions. The illuminated display panel is comprised of a lens panel having a reflective, opaque field and a translucent insignia field. A screen is disposed behind the insignia field. The screen is characterized by being partially reflective and partially transmissive. During the day, light is reflected from the screen through the insignia portion to form a black insignia field against the bright reflective field. During the night the screen is back lit to form a bright insignia field against a relatively dark background. A solid state electroluminescent panel is used as the light source in a hermetically sealed package.

Abstract: A street name sign of a vandalproof type which comprises one or more sign heads of a hollow aluminum-frame construction and a center staff passing centrally through the sign heads and down into the post supporting the sign, is provided with a lock collar clamped to the lower end of the center staff and itself having a one-way locking action against the inside wall of the post permitting the sign to be readily pressed down onto the post but locking the sign against any unauthorized removal. The lock collar is secured firmly to the center staff preferably by clamping pressure exerted through the sign assembly to hold the whole assembly on the center staff in an integral construction.

Abstract: A display panel for a vending machine including the capability of adding promotions, advertising, and special equipment such as electronic and video games to the existing vending machine. A utility module for containing one of these devices is located on the display panel of the vending machine and is so positioned so that it optimizes a combination of criteria including space, circuitry location, a prominent spot for display purposes and a location enabling easy retrofit of the utility module into a vending machine unit.

Abstract: A cylindrical display for bus scheduling and the like including a number of semi-cylindrical plastic sections and suitable retaining means for securing the various sections into a unified whole.

Abstract: An advertising display means is provided for a parking meter of the type having a removable housing component accessible internally of the meter. The display means comprises a unitary member having a first portion which is substantially identical to the removable housing component and is substituted therefor out in the field or during routine maintenance in the workshop. The unitary member further has a second planar portion, integral with the first portion, and extending vertically above the meter. A pressure-sensitive adhesive decal or label, bearing an advertising message, is secured to the planar portion.

Abstract: The frame 10 consists of one single part and is provided with a rectangular aperture each at its front and rear side the aperture being smaller in size than the covers. Two opposite edges 26, 30 of at least one aperture has a distance which is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the covers 12, 14. Parallel to the two other opposite edges 24, 28 of the aperture, a groove 34, 36 of U-form cross-section extends in the interior of the frame one of the two grooves, for instance 36, being deeper than the other 34. In the proximity of the deeper groove 36 a fixing means 42 is provided.

Abstract: An illuminatable sign has a housing having an open front and containing a light source. A closure extending over the open front comprises a frame extending around an opening, a sheet of flexible light-transmitting material extending across and covering said opening; and bolts for securing a peripheral marginal portion of the sheet by adjustably tensioning the sheet across the opening.

Abstract: A picture frame having two principal elements, a planar backing board and a flexible annular material element formed substantially as two discs with a central aperture therein, the discs being attached to each other at their perimeters. Biasing means, such as an elastic band, are affixed to the cloth adjacent the apertures and are such that when the discs are placed over the backing board the elastic biases the apertures radially inwardly, thereby holding the outer element onto the backing board. In another embodiment a rigid element is substituted for the elastic element at the front of the frame, thereby defining a fixed shape through which the picture is presented.

Abstract: A photograph display device is formed from a generally rectangular strip of cardboard, folded and scored to define a plurality of panels and hinge lines. In a collapsed state the panels provide an envelope for mailing a photograph, and in an erect state, an easel with a rectangular display frame. The easel is supported by a cylindrical base whose ends are scored to permit bevelling relative to the back of the display frame. With the ends bevelled, the device can be oriented in either a first position with the base rested lengthwise on a horizontal surface or a second position substantially 90 degrees rotated relative to the first with either of the bevelled ends of the base rested on a horizontal surface. The device can thus orient a rectangular photograph for proper viewing regardless whether the lengthwise axis of the photograph should be horizontally or vertically oriented.