Abstract: A combination magnetic mount pen holder and cap is provided for convenient releasable attachment to a magnetically receptive surface and additionally serves as a safety cap protecting the user from punctures and ink leaks while transporting the writing implement to remote locations for reattachment to other magnetically receptive surfaces. The magnetic holder provides the user with a convenient standoff distance from the magnetically receptive surface allowing the user to easily grasp the writing implement for immediate and convenient use.

Abstract: A magnetically receptive carrier plate 20 for a conventional shopping cart 10 is provided for the convenient in-store use of magnetic mount shopping aids such as a notepad/coupon holder 30, writing implement holder 60 or calculator 23. The magnetically receptive carrier plate 20 is rotatable around the handlebar 11 of a conventional shopping cart 10 and can present either magnetically receptive surface 20a or 20b to the shopper for the convenient magnetic mounting of portable notepad/coupon holder 30, pencil holder 60 or calculator 23. Supported on one side by the handlebar holder 21, the other end of the carrier plate rests on either the upper rear transverse rod 13 or the child seat upper transverse rod 14 of the cart 10. Additionally, the carrier plate can be rotated rearwardly over the handlebar 11 toward the shopper to hang downwardly in front of the shopper.

Abstract: A system for creating video generated decorative images is provided which includes a projecting device for generating an image and first and second reflecting members including reflective surfaces oriented at an angle of 90.degree. or less to the display surface of the projecting device and of less than 180.degree. to one another. A pleasing and changing kaleidoscopic image is visible when facing the display surface or screen and the first and second reflecting surfaces by the mutual reflection of the images on the screen and the reflecting members. In one preferred embodiment, the junction forming the apex between the reflecting members is inclined to present the appearance of a pentagonal kaleidoscopic image. In another preferred embodiment, one-way mirrors are used to generate further reflections visible from outside the system. The projecting device is preferably a computer monitor which displays randomly generated patterns to produce a dynamic, self-illuminating kaleidoscopic effect.

Abstract: A transparent protective casing for wire bound notebooks featuring a flared top opening. The flared shape of the top aperture affords enhanced protection for wire bindings and easy insertion and removal of items. The transparency of the invention allows for convenient viewing of the contents, and the dimensions may vary to accommodate a variety of wire bound products.