Abstract: This article is a padded gap protector for hospital beds that provides zero clearance no matter what the articulated position of the bed is. The pad remains in compression with the mattress and closes the gap between the mattress and side rails. The pad provides a zero gap when the matters is in a horizontal position and when the mattress is secured in an articulate position such as an elevated position. Straps secure the pad to a bed frame beneath the mattress to maintain compression and a V-shaped section with no material or a soft material maintains the zero gap when the mattress is in an articulate position. Another set of straps secure the top of the pad to the top rail of the bed rails.

Abstract: The subject matter is a cushion core construction in which individual elements of cushion material in plug-like form are connected together in a string by capturing them between two strips of flexible sheet material which are joined together between adjacent elements to hold the elements in place. The preferred structural unit is a two-row module formed by joining two such strings at intervals of at least two elements to enable them to stand alone, and to facilitate their handling in their assembly with like modules to form a more extensive core.

Abstract: A motion absorbing conveyance system (1) for transferring personnel and/or objects between a floating vessel (2) and an installation (20), for example, an oil platform, where the vessel (2) and the installation (20) exhibit a relative movement, which system (1) comprises a boom (7), provided with an articulated connection to the vessel (2), a variable length gangway (6), having an articulated connection to the vessel (2), and a frame (8) joining together the ends of the boom (7, 31) and the gangway (6, 33) opposite to the articulated connection. On the installation (29) there is provided a ball seat (19). At the outer end of the gangway (6) is provided a ball (18), which is adapt to engage with the ball seat (19) on the installation (20), such that the ball/seat connection is capable of accommodating triaxial relative movement between the vessel (2) and the installation (20).

Abstract: An electrically driven toothbrush having a rotatable drive shaft with an end, off-set from the central longitudinal axis of the drive shaft and lodged in a boring in a bristle carrier, which bristle carrier is orbitally secured within a socket in the toothbrush head. When the drive shaft rotates, the end describes a circle and drivingly engages the bristle carrier to actuate the bristle carrier in a three dimensional reciprocating side-to-side and rocking up-and-down motion.

Abstract: A paint roller incorporates a free end cap capable of receiving a retainer that prevents the paint roller's cylindrical brush from sliding over the free end cap when painting.

Abstract: A wiper device for a vehicle disclosed is provided with a wiper motor, a wiper pivot connected to the wiper motor, and a pivot holder having a base portion attached to the vehicle body and a bearing hole pivotally supporting the wiper pivot in a rotatable manner. Here, the wiper pivot can rotate around the pivot axis thereof by using a drive force from the wiper motor and has a cutout portion, and the wiper pivot extends so as to project toward an outer side of the vehicle body. In such a structure, it is further structured such that a C ring engaged with the cutout portion of the wiper pivot is released from the cutout portion when a load equal to or more than a predetermined value acts on the wiper pivot. In this case, as a result, the wiper pivot is moved to an inner side of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A hand-held portable wet/dry vacuum comprising a cleaning fluid tank, a motor housing and a dirty fluid tank. The cleaning fluid tank is selectively mounted on the motor housing. A siphon, which is controlled by an actuator, is located in the cleaning fluid tank. The dirty fluid tank is selectively mounted on the motor housing in spaced relation to the cleaning fluid tank. The motor housing houses an air driven turbine and a suction fan and motor assembly. A suction nozzle is located at a first end of the wet/dry vacuum. An air passageway extends from the suction nozzle to the suction fan and motor. The turbine communicates with the air passageway. The housing further comprises at least one air inlet to allow air to pass to the turbine. A brush is operably connected to the turbine via a gear train. A rotational axis of the brush is angled so that a portion of the brush contacts a surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A drain system for a wet/dry vacuum, including: a generally U-shaped dolly having wheels mounted thereon for rotation; a collection drum having an inside bottom surface defining a plane, the collection drum adapted to be mounted to the dolly; a drain opening defined by the collection drum, the drain opening defines an inside lower surface, the inside lower surface generally in line with the plane defined by the inside bottom surface of the collection drum and the drain opening being positioned generally opposite the closed end of the U-shaped dolly; and a cap having first and second ends, the first end adapted to mate with the drain opening in a sealed manner, the second end defines a member adapted to extend out from the collection drum, the member has a length sufficient to prevent the collection drum from completely tipping over.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has an electric motor driving an air impeller for creating suction and a pump impeller which is located in the tank and draws liquid material from the bottom of the tank and expels it from the tank. The vacuum cleaner may have an electrical or mechanical shut-off apparatus which turns off the electric motor if the water level in the tank is too high. The shut-off switch may be bypassed by a user to allow the motor to continue driving the pump impeller to remove liquid from the tank.

Abstract: A carpet locating and retaining system for a vehicle and a method of using the same having a head portion and a body portion. The device further includes retaining means for retaining the device within an aperture formed in the vehicle and fastener receiving means for receiving a fastener therein. The device eliminates the need for a separate locator for the carpet and a retaining system for a cover plate.

Abstract: A handle assembly of luggage comprises a handle grip with a push button, two first sliding tubes, at least one pair of second sliding tubes, two support tubes, two first locking means each provided below each first sliding tube, at least one pair of second locking means each provided below each second sliding tube, and a flexible steel cable attached between handle grip and first locking means. This ensures a fully extended handle, a significant increase of the ratio of extendible maximum length to retractable minimum length of handle, and the retracted handle grip rested on the bezel without any gap.

Abstract: A hinge connects a first member to a second member. The hinge includes a connector constructed of a polymeric material secured to the first member. The connector is constructed from a polymeric material and has a generally flat connector surface, and a first axis. A support is rotatably connected to the connector about the first axis. The support is constructed of a metallic material and has first and second opposing generally flat support surfaces. The first generally flat support surface is biased against the connector surface. A friction piece constructed of a polymeric material is rotatably connected to the support about the first axis and is rotatably fixed to the connector. The friction piece is biased against the second generally flat support surface. A torque element has a first end including an open portion and a closed portion. The torque element has an elongated second end extending from the closed portion. The second end of the torque element is fixedly connected to the support.

Abstract: The cable tie comprises an elongate strip with a locking head formed at one end of the strip and having a passage or opening therethrough. The strip has spaced apart teeth formed in or on one side thereof. The passage or opening in the locking head has at least one tooth on one side thereof and at least one pressure rib on the other side thereof.

Abstract: A rivet tie for coupling together two or more objects. In one embodiment, the tie includes a cable tie shank and a pawl nut which are integrally connected together by a break-away attachment member of reduced strength. The cable tie shank includes a tail having a first end, a second end, a top surface, a plurality of ratchet teeth formed on the top surface and an enlarged button end integrally formed onto the second end. The pawl nut can be separated from the cable tie shank and includes a top surface, a bottom surface, an elongated central opening and a flexible pawl disposed to project into the elongated central opening. In use, two or more objects are disposed on the tail of the cable tie shank. The pawl nut is then slidably mounted onto the tail so as to effectively sandwich the objects between the enlarged button end and the pawl nut, the pawl sequentially engaging the plurality of ratchet teeth on the strap to secure the coupling of the objects together.

Abstract: A dual action buckle (20) which employs a cable tightening action and a strap tensioning action to tighten two separate portions of a boot, notably a snowboard boot (10). Thus, the boot (10) may be tightened around the foot and/or particular functionalities of the boot (10) may be engaged to a preset condition with one simple buckle closing action. During rest periods when the applied tightening and/or functionalities are not needed, they may be deactivated with one simple buckle opening action, giving relief to the foot, greater ease of walking, etc. The invention includes a primary lever (26), a secondary lever pivotally connected to the primary lever (26) and a pulley (42). The pulley (42) acts to double the cable retraction action of the secondary lever (32). This allows the dual action buckle (20) to be made much smaller than would otherwise be the case.

Abstract: A zipper arrangement for use in manufacturing thermoplastic bags that includes a zipper and at least one slider. The zipper includes first and second opposing tracks. The first track has a first profile and the second track has a second profile. The first and second profiles are releasably engageable to each other. The first track has one or more spaced primary notches interrupting the first profile. At least one slider is inserted onto the first profile via a respective one of the primary notches. The slider is adapted to engage and disengage the first and second profiles in response to movement along the zipper. The second track may have one or more spaced primary notches interrupting the second profile. The spaced primary notches of the second track are generally aligned to respective ones of the primary notches of the first track. At least one slider is inserted onto the aligned pairs of primary notches via a respective one of the generally aligned notches.

Abstract: A brassiere back closure can have flat circular injection molded male and female fastener halves connectable in a hook-and-eye fashion on respective tapes partly covered by brushed knitted strips and designed to be pulled apart for opening of the closure.

Abstract: A self-mountable niche for remain ashes has a substantially closed box, a receptacle for accommodating ashes and insertable in the box, a supporting element connected with the box and supporting the latter, and a fastening and locking element connected with the supporting element for placing the niche at a corresponding location.

Abstract: A machine for needling a textile structure built up from a helical strip delivered by strip supply means, said machine comprising a needling table, a needling head, cutting means for cutting the helical strip, and conical roller drive means for rotating said strip on the needling table, at least a fraction of said conical roller drive means being retractable so as to release an empty space on said needling table enabling ejector means to remove the textile structure from the needling table.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a multilayered piezoelectric/electrostrictive ceramic actuator by sintering process at low temperature, making feasible a high quality image and high speed printing, as large displacement and high speed actuation are feasible because it can get greater displacement and driving speed, even with small variation in driving voltage, because of piezoelectric/electrostrictive layer and upper electrode being alternately heaped to produce a multilayer structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printed circuit board(PCB) flat level compensating unit of a surface mounting apparatus in which when a PCB is stopped at its working position and is firstly pushed up from the lower portion thereof, the PCB is secondly pushed to be raised thereby to be compensated its flat level and the mounting height for the PCB according the thickness is adjusted thereby to be increased a mounting efficient and a precision.

Abstract: A method of making a sealed double-walled tubular precursor device that is adapted to be transmuted into a brachytherapy device is disclosed. The device is hollow-tube-shaped, allowing the easy association of the device with suture material. Disclosed are methods of making devices that can be rendered radioactive by the transmuting effects of irradiation by a cyclotron or nuclear reactor. The brachytherapy devices facilitate medical application and improve safety for patients and medical personnel.

Abstract: A method of refurbishing a damaged section of the outer rim bead of an automotive wheel. The method comprises the initial step of contouring the outer rim bead via a first grinding process to create a feathered transition between the damaged section and the remainder of the outer rim bead. Thereafter, the damaged section is profiled via a second grinding process to generally conform the shape of the damaged section to the remainder of the outer rim bead. Finally, the damaged section is painted. The refurbishment steps may be completed on-site without removing the wheel from the vehicle and without removing the tire from the wheel.

Abstract: A method of removing and installing two blades and their mounting spindles from the deck of a lawn mower including holding the spindle heads simultaneously against rotation with a wrench have two operative ends and an adjustable connection connecting the operative ends.

Abstract: A Silicon carbide-silicon matrix composite having improved oxidation resistance at high temperatures in dry or water-containing environments is provided. A method is given for sealing matrix cracks in situ in melt infiltrated silicon carbide-silicon matrix composites. The composite cracks are sealed by the addition of various additives, such as boron compounds, into the melt infiltrated silicon carbide-silicon matrix.

Abstract: A truck mounted brake beam including at least a primary beam having a center section and a pair of end sections with guide feet. The center portion may include two opposed channel elements, each having a horizontal base and two vertical walls, joined by fasteners or weldments. The weldments are hollow and the bases include openings to the hollow of the weldments. The cross-section of the end portions of at least one of the channeled elements is smaller than the cross-section of a center portion of the at least one channeled element. A method of making a beam brake beam, comprising: obtaining two channeled elements each having a base and two vertical walls; separating an end portion of one of the walls from the base; removing a section of the base adjacent the separated wall; attaching the separated end to the end of the base; and, permanently joining the channeled elements.

Abstract: A bolt retaining device for a nutrunner which includes a socket having a longitudinal axis and being sized to fit the bolt, the device having an electromagnet positioned with respect to the socket to generate a magnetic field directed along the axis of the socket to hold the bolt in the socket when the field is present, and a controller connected to the electromagnet controlling the magnetic field. The bolt retaining device wherein the electromagnet is a coil co-axially mounted with respect to the socket. Each nutrunner can include a motor, a socket, and a shaft connecting the motor to the socket. One or more nutrunners can be provided on a movable frame.

Abstract: A portable rivet setting system is provided with a modular design. The portable rivet setting system includes an electronic control module, a pneumatic control module, a rivet feeder device, an escapement mechanism and an umbilical assembly including a rivet setting tool each modularly designed. The modular design improves the ability to react to diagnosed problems and allows the replacement or substitution of a single module while the faulty module can be repaired. The easy replacement or substitution of a module greatly reduces the down time associated with repairing the rivet setting system and allows a user to remove and replace a module with limited technical capabilities.

Abstract: The tool is for facilitating installation of a conventional cable connector to the end section of a conventional coaxial cable. The tool has a permanently T-shaped handle defining a handle grasping segment and a handle spacing segment integrally attached to the handle grasping segment at a right angle thereto. A tool fastening sleeve is attached to the handle spacing segment. The tool fastening sleeve has an external thread adapted to engage to the internal thread of the fastening sleeve which is part of the conventional cable connector. The tool fastening sleeve also has a tool fastening sleeve channel for receiving a segment of the inner conductor extending through the conductor fastening sleeve and protruding from the proximal edge of the connector fastening sleeve. The tool is adapted to be releasably secured to the conventional cable connector and used to ergonomically push the latter within the end section of the cable.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a built-up camshaft by which the operational safety of the camshaft is ensured in a simple manner in any engine operation and the camshaft can arbitrarily be adapted to abutments which have different positions because of the individual engine construction. At least one cam is pushed onto a hollow shaft, after which the hollow shaft is expanded between the two faces of the cam which extend transversely with respect to the longitudinal course of the hollow shaft and at the respective bearing point by means of a highly pressurized pressure fluid. This fluid is delivered by a lance-shaped probe introduced into the hollow space of the shaft. On the one hand, a press fit occurs between the cam and the hollow shaft and, on the other hand, a bulging of the bearing point of the hollow shaft occurs which bridges the distance between the hollow shaft and the abutment.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat sink for an inverter that utilizes a housing with a porous metallic interior formed from a large plurality of metal balls bonded together to provide a plurality of fluid flow paths. The metal balls serve as heat sinks to dissipate the heat in the fluid that flows through the heat sink. The metal balls must therefore be in thermally conductive contact with each other, and the bond area between the balls must be as large as is feasible to provide a sufficient heat path for the heat from the fluid. The heat sink is intended to be sued with an inverter for an electric motor, so the heat sink housing must be formed from molybdenum to accommodate mounting of circuitry. In order to be susceptible to receiving soldered components the molybdenum surface is nickel plated. The porous metal medium for the heat sink is formed from small (approximately {fraction (3/32)}″ diameter) copper balls.

Abstract: A method of assembling a regenerator comprising multiple concentric layers of foil, each with an unbonded joint inside a generally cylindrical space, by inserting each successive layer of foil into the remaining space inside said generally cylindrical space and pressing it outward against the wall of the generally cylindrical space until its edges do not overlap.

Abstract: A vehicle bed assembly, and process of manufacture, which involves formation of a one-piece floor pan by roll forming. The floor pan has a central pan portion and secondary portions positioned forwardly and rearwardly of wheelwell openings formed in the pan adjacent opposite side edges thereof. Strengthening ribs extend longitudinally throughout the entire length of the pan and terminate at the front and rear edges. The strengthening ribs also extend longitudinally of the secondary portions and terminate at front and rear edges of the wheelwell openings. The one-piece floor pan has the wheelwell openings formed therein, as by a controlled notching operation, after the pan has been roll formed from flat sheet material, and the notching operation provides a series of flanges around the periphery of the wheelwell opening, both along the longitudinal inner edge and on the front and rear edges.

Abstract: A string trimmer head is provided for receiving and retaining separate lengths of string supplied from outside the head. String lengths passing through openings in the periphery of the head are held by clamping members provided within the head. The clamping members are selectively opened by activation of respective slidable members provided on the upper surface of the head in order to release short lengths of previously supplied string and/or to permit the receipt of new string lengths. On release of the slidable members, the respective clamping members move towards one another for clamping purposes under the influence of springs.

Abstract: A plane having an easily removable blade positionable in use flush against the work surface. A magnet attached to the underside of the handle of the plane secures the blade to the handle. The blade may be positioned on the handle with the cutting edge exposed or simply reversed to store the cutting edge of the blade under the handle.

Abstract: A laser based vehicle alignment kit is installed on an existing centerline gauge system to provide a pair of laser beams directed towards one end of a vehicle and a center laser which may be rotated 360° to simultaneously direct a beam towards the opposed end of the vehicle. The system includes a plurality of horizontal mounting bars, each equipped with structure for coupling with the center assembly of a centerline gauge and a pair of dependent blocks for leveling engagement with the gauge crossbars. One bar is equipped with a laser at each lateral end as well as a laser mounted above the center point of the gauge assembly. The center laser is rotatable 360° about an axis perpendicular with the bar. The remaining bars each include three upstanding transparent targets for sighting alignment with the lasers. The rotatable center laser is coupled with a scale and a series of stops for parallel or perpendicular alignment of the beam with respect to the lateral beams.

Abstract: A displaceable X/Y coordinate measurement table having two orthogonally arranged measurement mirrors for interferometric position determination is described. The displaceable measurement table, a mirror body carrying the measurement mirrors, and the receptacle for the substrate are embodied as separate components. The mirror body has a number of support points on its upper side and lower side for supporting a substrate or a receptacle above the upper side and for supporting the mirror body on the lower points above the measurement table. The mirror geometry is therefore unaffected by the weight of various substrates. The two measurement mirrors are integrated into a one-piece mirror body made of a material having an extremely low coefficient of thermal expansion. The described embodiments have frame-shaped openings in the X/Y coordinate measurement table and mirror body, which makes the measurement table suitable for both reflected and transmitted applications.

Abstract: A template system enables an installer to mark a plurality of bricks laid in a pattern to define a desired edge shape of the bricks. The template system includes a flexible tool which provides a surface against which a marking tool can be placed, and a plurality of anchors. Each anchor is attached to at least one brick and is removable therefrom. In use, the anchors are attached to the bricks. The tool is then attached to the anchors such that the desired shape is provided. Thereafter, the marking tool is run along the length of the tool to mark the desired shape onto the bricks. The tool and anchors are removed and the bricks are then cut by suitable means so that the desired border or edge shape is formed.

Abstract: A device for gauging and verifying the precision of surgical instruments is provided. The device includes a holder, at least one instrument, and a carousel having at least one cavity configured and dimensioned in the shape of the at least one instrument. The carousel is rotatably coupled to the holder. Markers or sensors for emitting or receiving signals are fitted to at least two of the holder, the carousel and the instrument, and allow determination of spatial information thereof. The spatial information is calibrated by inserting the at least one instrument in its respective cavity in the carousel and determining any change in dimensions from the instrument's first set of dimensions upon manufacture and its new set of dimensions following use.

Abstract: A portable draft measurement device for measuring the draft of a vessel including a tube having an upper end, a lower end, and an interior volume between the upper and lower ends. The device includes a valve fixed to the lower end of the tube, and a resiliently biased valve actuator coupled with the valve and accessible through the upper end of the tube for selectively opening and closing the valve. Selectively opening the valve with the lower end of the tube immersed in the water in which the vessel floats, produces a level of water within the interior volume of the tube indicative of a water-line on the vessel. Selectively closing the valve retains the level of water within the interior volume, whereby the device can be removed from the water and transported to a location where the level of fluid can be measured as against a measuring tape observed through the tube.

Abstract: A measuring cable travel sensor includes a housing accommodating a rotatable cable drum for winding a measuring cable on to and off same, and a spring for urging the cable drum in the winding-on direction. A rotary angle sensor is operatively associated with the cable drum. The housing at least partially includes a straight profile portion which is of uniform cross-section in its longitudinal direction. The spring can also be disposed in a spring casing portion substantially including a straight profile portion of uniform cross-section in its longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A paint applicator cleaning apparatus for allowing a user to easily clean painting tools such as slim jim sleeves, brushes and roller skins. The paint applicator cleaning apparatus includes a housing, which includes an outer shaft and an inner shaft. The inner shaft is rotatably coupled to the outer shaft, the outer shaft is designed for being gripped by a user. A drive assembly is slidably inserted through the inner shaft of the housing such that longitudinal movement of the drive assembly rotates the inner shaft. The drive assembly includes a handle that extends from the housing. The handle is designed for facilitating gripping of the drive assembly by a hand of the user. A first adapter assembly is slidably coupled to the inner shaft of the housing, the first adapter is designed for removably receiving a elongated roller cover.

Abstract: A clam bucket of a type designed to attach by way of a pin (20) through vertical lugs (92) to the stick of an excavator making the attachment process fairly simple. These vertical lugs (92) are part of the rotational housing (32) assembly which, in conjunction with a rotational mounting plate (22) at the top of a square tubing extension (48) enable the bucket (70) to make a full 360° turn. The bucket (70) halves are each powered by a hydraulic cylinder (56), the lines of which attach to excavator controls. The clean-out system is a pair of wiper plates (86) incorporated into the bucket (70) halves. These wiper plates (86) sweep the bucket (70) halves each time the bucket opens and closes preventing buildup of material. This self-cleaning hydraulic clam bucket can be manufactured in size to suit the consumer.

Abstract: A plow blade deflector system for reducing the size of windrows thrown to the side of a plow blade. The inventive device includes a first bracket and a second bracket attachable to the upper edge of a plow blade, a pivot structure attached to the brackets, an arm member pivotally attached to the pivot structure, an actuator attached to the plow blade and to a distal end of the arm member, an upper member attached to the arm member, and a deflector member vertically attached to the upper member. The deflector member preferably includes a plurality of brace members extending from the upper member to the deflector member for providing additional support during usage. The deflector member preferably extends at an acute angle with respect to the deflector member so as to be substantially parallel to a curb during usage. The actuator allows the operator of the snowplow to elevate the deflector member during normal usage thereby allowing the snow to be diverted to the side of the snowplow.

Abstract: A method includes steps for modifying tensile stresses in an unpainted canvas that is mounted on a frame under applied tensile stresses. The canvas is formed of material that can undergo heat-shrinking when at or above a thermoplastic shrinking temperature, and can undergo heat-softening when at or above a thermoplastic softening temperature. The method includes heating the canvas to a temperature at or above the thermoplastic shrinking temperature and the thermoplastic softening temperature. The method further includes maintaining the canvas at a temperature at or above the thermoplastic shrinking and softening temperatures. This induces heat-shrinking, and thereby increases the tensile stresses in any portions of the canvas in which the applied tensile stresses are less than the opposing stresses of the heat-shrinking.

Abstract: The photograph display system is formed from a plurality of sections which are separated from each other by perforation lines that allow them to be folded in an accordion fashion. Each section has a pocket. One side of the pocket is cut out to allow viewing of a photograph. The photograph is placed in the pocket along with a panel. The panel has a cut out portion that allows the photograph to be viewed. The cut out portion is in the form of an alpha numeric character. This allows selection of different panels with different cut out portions to be used in separate sections to thereby provide a word such as “thanks” or the like.

Abstract: Currently at airports, cruise ship terminals and the like disembarking travellers are met by travel personnel such as travel agents, taxi drivers etc. who have been hired to transport a particular traveller to a destination but do not personally know their target traveller and so display a hand-written sheet or sign with the traveller's name written thereon so that the target traveller will see his/her name and identify himself/herself to the travel personnel. Such greeting signs are often difficult to read due to poor lighting and are unprofessional looking. The present invention provides an illuminated greeting sign on which the greeting message can be easily changed, in particular by using a translucent back-lit panel, illuminated by a battery-powered light, on which erasable marker messages may be written.

Abstract: A magnetic display comprises a message sheet made of a magnetic sheet material having first and second opposite faces. The message sheet has a message section and a frame section each having first and second opposite faces. The first face of the message section has a plurality of discrete regions. Each discrete region has a printed message therein. The frame section is separable from the message section and includes a frame member. The frame member comprises a peripheral region having an outer edge and an inner edge. The inner edge defines a window through the frame section. The frame member has first and second opposite faces. The frame member and the message section are magnetically attracted to one another in a manner so that the frame member magnetically bonds to the message section when the second face of the frame member is placed against the first face of the message section.

Abstract: An inflatable indoor/outdoor three-dimensional display figure. It is made to be freestanding by using a base comprising an inflatable base portion and a pocket therebelow. A weight may be positioned in the pocket to further secure it in place for indoor use. For outdoor use the base has attached uninflated tabs around its perimeter. Using mounting fasteners that pass therethrough, the inflatable display figure can be mounted to the ground. The display figure may comprise fasteners for attaching an optional display area for a written message.

Abstract: A transportable sign or message holder supports and displays replaceable signs or messages. A transparent front panel of polymeric material permits a sign or message to be viewed through the front panel. A rear panel, located behind the front panel, forms a cavity between the two panels and receives and supports a replaceable sign or message. The front and rear panels are attached at the bottom of the cavity and support the lower edge of a sign or message in the cavity. A pair of suction cups are mounted along the side edges for holding the two panels together and for detachably mounting the panels on a supporting structure.