Abstract: A method of assembling a catalytic converter comprising the steps of: (1) providing a metal shell exhibiting a predetermined shape that substantially matches the shape of the ceramic substrate; (2) inserting into the metal shell a sufficient amount of a resilient supporting mat material to form a encircling mat layer; (3) compressing the encircling mat layer to an initial gap bulk density, the initial gap bulk density being higher than the final gap bulk density; (4) releasing the compression-on the mat layer and prior to the mat layer reaching its final gap bulk density, inserting at least a portion of the substrate into the encircling mat layered metal shell and then allowing the mat layer to further release until the mat layer is compressed against the ceramic substrate at the final predetermined gap bulk density.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a printhead chip for an ink jet printhead includes forming a drive circuitry layer on a wafer substrate. A first sacrificial layer is deposited on the drive circuitry layer. The first sacrificial layer is etched to form a deposit area for an actuator layer. Actuator material is deposited on the first sacrificial layer to form the actuator layer. The actuator layer is etched to define an actuator and a first part of nozzle chamber walls of each of a plurality of nozzle assemblies. The first sacrificial layer is etched to release each actuator and each first part of the nozzle chamber walls. At least one of the wafer substrate and the first sacrificial layer is etched to define a plurality of ink inlets, so that each ink inlet is in fluid communication with a respective nozzle chamber.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing ink jet recording heads by simple and inexpensive means. In order to realize this object, the present invention forms thin film piezoelectric elements using the so-called transfer method, and joining these to a pressure chamber plate. First, a forming plate 8 is prepared beforehand, provided with concavities 82 corresponding to the shapes of thin film piezoelectric elements 5, and upper electrodes 4 and a piezoelectric film 3 are formed as films inside the concavities 82. Then either a lower electrode or a vibration plate 2 is formed so as to cover the piezoelectric film 3, and the thin film piezoelectric elements 5 are fabricated. A substrate 1 constituting a pressure chamber plate is joined to the thin film piezoelectric elements 5, and the thin film piezoelectric elements 5 are removed from the forming plate 8.

Abstract: An automotive hub assembly, which carries a brake disk, has a hub provided with a spindle which rotates in a housing on a double row antifriction bearing having its raceways oriented obliquely to the axis of rotation so that the bearing accommodates both radial and axial loads. The bearing is set to a condition of preload so no free motion exists in it. The hub also has a flange at one end of its spindle, and the flange is machined on its face that is presented away from the housing to provide a machined mounting surface against which the brake disk is installed. The machining occurs after the hub assembly is assembled. To this end, the housing of the hub assembly is held fast while the hub is rotated on the bearing. With the hub rotating, a cutting tool is moved across the face of the flange, and it produces the machined mounting surface which is perpendicular to the axis of the bearing. The machined mounting surface has essentially no runout, so that the brake disk acquires no runout from the hub assembly.

Abstract: A tubular fastener element (34) is inserted into an opening(44) in a wall (W) until a flange (40) at the trailing end of the fastener element (34) is in contact with the wall (W). Then, an externally threaded end (32) of a rod (28) is inserted into a center opening (56) in the fastener element (34) from the flange side (42) of the wall (W) and is mated with internal threads (52) in the fastener element (34) beyond the second side (50) of the wall (W). A tubular mandrel (24) that surrounds the rod (28) is moved into contact with the entrance portion of the center opening (56) in the tubular fastener (34). The outside diameter of the mandrel (24) is larger than the inside diameter (58) of the center opening (56) in the fastener element (34). The rod (28) is retracted to cause a reduced thickness wall portion (46) of the fastener element (34) to collapse and form a second radial flange (60) on the second side (50) of the wall (W).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wet shaving system having an electronic indicator for indicating when the blades are becoming dull and in need of replacement. As razor blades dull, the user must exert greater force during shaving to achieve a satisfactory shave. Upon exertion of this extra force, a piston which is adjacent to the blades moves away from the blades in response to the increased forces encountered by the blades during shaving. Upon moving a sufficient distance, the piston pushes into an electronic device, such as a potentiometer, which initiates a signal processing circuit which in turn activates an indicator, such as a light-emitting diode. The activation of the indicator is a signal to the user to replace the blades.

Abstract: A razor blade unit for safety razor has optimized shape and dimensions for body shaving, especially the regions of the axillae. The blade unit has an elongate blade with a rectilinear sharpened edge, and a skin contacting surface at which the length is 1 to 4 times the width and not greater than 60 mm, preferably 40 to 45 mm. The skin contacting surface has a footprint area of at least 450 mm2, preferably 600 to 750 mm2, and a circularity which is not less than the lower of (i) 65%, and (ii) the circularity of a rectangle with the same length and width as the skin contacting surface and with corner radii of 30% of the width. In a plane perpendicular to the blade edge the skin contacting surface is convex and shaped to make at least three point contact with an imaginary circumscribing circle with a radius of 15 to 70 mm, preferably 25 mm. Guard cap surfaces in front of and behind the blade edge each have a skin contact area of at least 140 mm2, and their combined area is preferably at least 400 mm2, e.g.

Abstract: A hand-held razor has single or multiple blades of a smaller dimension, e.g., one inch or less, embodied either as part of an integrated disposable razor or as part of a replaceable razor blade cartridge.

Abstract: An in-line doubled-sided manual safety straight razor having dual razor-sharp cutting edges which can be easily and safely used both by professionals and at-home users either by pulling and pushing a razor blade edge for precise and safe shaving of hair from the face and other body region whereby a pair of razor blades being mounted detachably and respectively into between the narrow wedge portion and the middle platform structure, and both of the angles of the razor blade strips are so sharpened symmetrically and outwardly that the angle of inclination of the imaginary lines L1 (20 degrees) linking the razor blade strips and the imaginary L2 (30 degrees) linking the rounded elongated lower portion and is between 20-30 degrees when the razor blade strips are inclined to fit the razor blade strips on the surface of a skin for safe and easy shaving of hair from the surface of a skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to stripping tools for coaxial cables with a corrugated outer conductor (9) and a hollow inner conductor (31). The tool comprises three main parts: a jacket cutting means (1) for removing a certain predetermined length of the jacket (7) of the cable, a guide part (10) to be placed around the end of the cable after the jacket (7) has been removed by means of said jacket cutting means (1), and a second cutting means (18) to be placed on said guide part (10) during a final preparation of the end of the cable during which the inner conductor (31), the outer conductor (9) and the dielectric material (32) between inner- and outer conductor are being cut off to appropriate lengths. The guide part (10) is provided with means (16, 16′) determining a well-defined longitudinal position of the tool on the cable relative to the pattern of valleys (17) and crests (33) of the corrugation on the outer conductor (9).

Abstract: A grass-cutting head (1) including: a housing (3); and at least one spool (5) placed in the housing and on which a cutting line (F) can be wound. The spool is accessible from the outside to enable a supply of cutting line to be wound onto it without taking said spool out of the housing. A stop is provided to hold the spool in the housing while the supply of cutting line is being wound onto the spool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cleaning body made of high-grade steel for the cleaning of human skin, in particular under running water, with at least one cleaning-active area. A particularly good odor-removing effect of the cleaning body according to the invention is achieved in that the cleaning-active area is formed by an accessible area of the surface of the cleaning body, whereby the cleaning-active area is finally worked by metal-cutting.

Abstract: The present invention comprises additional embodiments in a circular saw aligning device which is not only easily releaseable but also entirely removeable from functioning engagement with either a specially made or prior art portable circular saw. An abutting assembly of the device rotates from an engaging position to a non-engaging position so the saw can be used without interference. This rotation is also the first step in removing the device entirely from the saw. The invention allows use of the circular saw when the saw blade is positioned at an acute angle with respect to the base plate. The invention also allows the user to easily and releasably lock the workpiece abutting piece out of the way.

Abstract: A portable handheld work apparatus such as a motor-driven chain saw includes a housing (6) of a drive unit (2). The following are mounted in the housing (6): an internal combustion engine (3), a carburetor (4) for fuel metering and an air filter (5) as well as a fuel tank (8). The air filter (5) is mounted ahead of the carburetor in the flow direction of the fresh air flow. A largest possible filter action is obtained with a compact configuration in that a housing (10) of the air filter (5) lies at least partially in a space between the carburetor (4) and the fuel tank (8).

Abstract: The invention is based on a machine tool receptacle with a slaving device (12, 14, 16, 300), by way of which an insert tool can be operatively connected to a drive shaft (54), wherein the insert tool is operatively connectable to the slaving device (14, 16, 300) via at least one detent element (24, 26, 302), supported movably counter to a spring element (20, 22), which detent element snaps into place in an operating position of the insert tool and fixes the insert tool by positive engagement.

Abstract: A shaving assembly includes a razor cartridge having an underside and a pair of resilient prongs extending from the underside, each resilient prong having a barb-like projection at an outer end, the resilient prongs being deflectable in response to external forces. The razor cartridge is attachable to a razor handle including a yoke having a securing seat with opposing side walls and a central aperture extending between the opposing side walls, each side wall having a slot. When attaching the razor handle to the cartridge, the resilient prongs are insertible into the central aperture for capturing the barb-like projections in the slots of said side walls. The barb-like projections may slide in the slots so that the cartridge is pivotable relative to the handle.

Abstract: Auxiliary drafting instrument combination applicable to digital board, including a base seat formed with at least one pivot hole; a compass having a pivot seat for pivotally connecting two legs, a bottom end of one of the legs being snugly pivotally fitted in the pivot hole of the base seat, the other leg being connected with an electronic pen; and a subsidiary ruler one end of which is pivotally connectable on the base seat. By means of the combination of the base seat and the compass, a circle can be input on the digital board or by means of the combination of the base seat and the subsidiary ruler, an oblique line can be input on the digital board.

Abstract: A wheel alignment adjustment system includes sensing apparatus for sensing alignment characteristics of a vehicle to be aligned, and a memory for storing alignment specifications for a plurality of vehicles and alignment adjustment parts. A fixture is provided to secure the sensing apparatus to a wheel hub of the vehicle upon removal of the vehicle wheel rim and tire assembly, and a logic circuit is provided to determine, from sensed alignment characteristics, and corresponding alignment specifications, an adjustment to alter the vehicle alignment characteristics. A display is also included for displaying to a user a representation of the determined alignment.

Abstract: A position determination system comprises a first measuring apparatus and a second measuring apparatus. The first measuring apparatus includes a first sensing device having a sensing field for obtaining positional data of a first testing target, a calibration target rigidly linked to the first sensing device, wherein the positional relationship between the first sensing device and the calibration target is known. The system has a repositioning mechanism for repositioning the sensing field of the first sensing device. The second measuring apparatus includes a second sensing device having a sensing field for obtaining positional data of a second testing target, a calibration sensing device rigidly linked to the second sensing device for obtaining positional data of the calibration target, wherein the positional relationship between the second sensing device and the calibration sensing device is known, and a repositioning mechanism for repositioning the sensing field of the second sensing device.

Abstract: A bubble leveling device includes a bubble level having a gas bubble formed on a liquid surface, an illuminator projecting light through or towards the gas bubble for producing an optical image of the gas bubble, and a sensor having a coordinate screen for locating the image of the gas bubble on the screen for checking the coincidence or deviation of the image with or from the coordinate center of the screen for reliably checking the horizontality or inclination angle as measured by the bubble leveling device.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring apparatus inlcudes a bending-resistant measuring table configured as ribbed hollow body.

Abstract: Straight tracks are formed in a first direction on a base. The top surface of a platform is formed so as to be flat to mount a wafer having an Ori-Fla, and the platform is moved in the first direction by being engaged with the straight tracks via engagement means. A block having a flat face against which the Ori-Fla of the wafer abuts and which is parallel with the first direction is installed with a first clearance L being provided with the straight track in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Wafer fixing means for fixing the wafer in a state in which the wafer is mounted on the platform is provided in the platform, and a measurement device having a probe opposed to the straight track and capable of being displaced in the second direction is installed on the base with a second clearance M being provided with the block in the first direction.

Abstract: A device used to mark mounting hole locations for hanging devices on a wall or other surface. The device has a rail with calibration marks printed or scribed thereon, and two movable marking brackets, each of which contains a marking or scribing element, in the form of a protrusion or center punch located on the back of the marking bracket. Also mounted to the rail is a movable leveling bracket which contains both horizontal and vertical levels. The marking brackets are set to a desired separation distance and the device is placed against the wall. The device is aligned using the levels, and then the device is pressed against the surface to cause the marking elements to create marks or indentations in the wall where the mounting holes are to be located.

Abstract: A method of measuring the position of the cutting edge of a tool T mounted to a spindle 14 of an NC machine tool includes steps of measuring the dimension of the center of an end surface of the spindle 14 relative a reference position in a machine coordinate system of the machine tool in the axial directions of the X-, Y- and Z-axes, measuring the dimensions of the position of the cutting edge of the tool T mounted to the spindle 14 relative to the center of the end surface of the spindle 14 in the axial directions of the X-, Y- and Z-axes, obtaining the dimensions of the position of the cutting edge of the tool T mounted to the spindle 14 relative to the reference position in the machine coordinate system through a calculation on the basis of the relative dimensions of the center of the end surface of the spindle 14 in the machine coordinate system and the dimensions of the position of the cutting edge of the tool T mounted to the spindle 14.

Abstract: A miter gauge apparatus for use on a work surface having an alignment track is disclosed. The miter gauge apparatus may include a guide bar adapted to slidably fit within an alignment track, a miter housing secured to the guide bar, a fence mount configured to rotate about the entire periphery of the miter housing, and an expandable fence. The miter housing may include a disc assembly comprising an upper plate, a lower plate, and a slot therebetween. A cam post slidably disposed within the slot can be configured to fit within a cam post aperture disposed on the fence mount. A cam pin disposed within the fence mount can be engaged within an opening on the cam post to releasably secure the fence mount to the miter housing.

Abstract: An alignment tool, method and system are provided for aligning a robot blade and a cassette in a workpiece handling system, in which the tool comprises a frame or fixture adapted to emulate a plurality of different types of cassettes. The frame is adapted to be supported by a cassette handler system and includes a plurality of alignment and registration surfaces adapted to emulate corresponding alignment and registration surfaces of a cassette. A removable H bar may be attached to the frame in a plurality of selectable positions to emulate one or more of a plurality of different cassette H bar positions of different types of cassettes. A kit of selectable and removable rear guide rails permit one pair of rear guide rails to be substituted for another pair of rear guide rails to permit the frame to emulate the particular rear guide rail arrangement of a plurality of different cassettes.

Abstract: In a measuring apparatus (1) for contactlessly determining the position of two components (11 and 12 respectively) which are displaceable relative to each other and which are in the form of a measurement value sender (11) and a sensor (21) co-operating therewith, the measurement value sender (11) is in the form of a switching ring comprising a metallic material and connected to the displaceable component, and the sensor (21) comprises a plurality of inductive measuring heads which are arranged over the displacement range of the switching ring and which produce an electromagnetic measuring field composed of individual fields. The measuring heads are also connected to a computing unit (25) in which there is stored in a memory the signal configuration ascertained upon calibration of the measuring apparatus (1); the position of the displaceable component can be determined after a displacement movement of the switching ring (12), by comparison of the signals produced, with the stored signal configuration.

Abstract: An attachable/detachable workpiece grip-enhancing device which is removably attachable and detachable in different ways to the trans-axially extending blade in a conventional measuring-tape end element. In one embodiment, central connection structure in the device frictionally attaches to, and detaches from, such a blade under the influence of reversible linear relative translational motion. In another embodiment, attachment is enabled via undirectional relative linear translational movement, and detachment is promoted by either-direction relative rotation between a blade and the device. In a third embodiment, detent-like pseudo-locking attachment takes place.

Abstract: A foot dryer includes a cavity. A footrest is disposed in the cavity for supporting a foot of a user. A blower is disposed adjacent the footrest and contained within the rear cavity. The blower delivers air under pressure into the cavity. A liquid dispenser is used to dispense a solution comprising a moisture or fungus inhibiting agent onto the foot inside the cavity. The footrest may activate the blower and/or dispense liquid from a liquid holder.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a distributive ejection apparatus for liquid material in a freeze-drying apparatus for foodstuffs, medicaments, etc., wherein the liquid material adjusted from the starting material for foodstuffs, medicaments, etc. is caused to freeze onto the inner wall surface of the upright cylindrical tube, and the distributive ejection of the liquid material onto the tube at the time of its freeze-drying by sublimation of the moisture content in the material under the vacuum condition may be done in the state of supplying the liquid material over the entire surface of the inner wall surface of the tube with a substantially uniform thickness.

Abstract: By directly distributing liquid material into upright cylindrical tubes, such liquid material for foodstuffs, medicaments, etc. is kept in its state of being isolated from external atmosphere so as to be perfectly sterilized. That is to say, while simply and adequately securing the controlled cooling of the tube, by means of the heat medium which circulates within the jacket, the liquid material supplied into the tube is caused to freeze with uniform thickness onto the inner wall surface of the tube, with further possibility of uniform heating of the freeze-dried layer.

Abstract: The hair dryer includes a housing body that includes an air intake opening and an air outlet opening. The air outlet opening includes a non-ionized air outlet opening and an ionized air outlet opening. A fan is disposed within the housing body for introducing air into the housing body through the air intake opening and directing the air to the air outlet opening. An ionized air passage mechanism is formed within the housing body and is connected to the ionized air outlet opening. An air ionizing device is disposed within the ionized air passage mechanism for generating ionized air. Under this configuration, ionized air generated by the air ionizing device is discharged from the ionized air outlet opening and non-ionized air is discharged through the non-ionized air outlet opening such that both ionized air and non-ionized air are blown together from the air outlet openings of the hairdryer against hair.

Abstract: An air blowing tool includes a connecting pipe (1) and an air blowing head (2). The air blowing head includes an inner wall (22), and an outer wall (21). An annular passage (24) is defined between the inner and outer walls. The inner wall encloses and defines a heating space (23) for accommodating a package (3) to be heated. A plurality of evenly distributed outlets (221) is defined in the inner wall. Each outlet is defined at an acute angle relative to the annular passage.

Abstract: An air blowing tool includes a connecting pipe (1) and an air blowing head (2). The air blowing head includes an inner wall (22) and an outer wall (21). An annular passage (24) is defined between the inner and outer walls. The inner wall encloses and defines a heating space (23) for accommodating a package (3) to be heated. An annular outlet (221) is defined in the inner wall. The annular outlet communicates with the annular passage and with the heating space.

Abstract: A shoe sole comprises an outer layer, a waterproof ventilation layer, and an inner layer. The outer layer is provided with a plurality of interstices penetrating the outer layer in such a way that the interstices deviate from the longitudinal direction of the outer layer by a predetermined angle, and that the interstices remain contiguous to one another at such time when the outer layer is not exerted on by an external force, and further that the interstices are so stretched as to enable both sides of the outer layer to communicate with each other at the time when the outer layer is deformed by an external force exerting thereon.

Abstract: A shoe sole includes an outsole molded integrally out of rubber. The top of the outsole 11 is covered with an insole having air holes formed therethrough. A rim rises from and extends around the bottom of the outsole. A first middle plate, a second middle plate and a third middle plate are formed in the waist of the outsole and widthwise partition the inside of the rim. The first and third plates are positioned on the front and rear sides respectively of the second plate. The first and second plates have air openings respectively formed through upper portions thereof. Front plates widthwise partition the cavity surrounded by the rim and the first middle plate. The front plates have air openings formed through upper portions thereof. The outsole bottom has holes formed therethrough between the second and third middle plates. The tops of the holes are covered with a fabric.

Abstract: A fastening system for fastening a crampon to a mountain boot having a sole; the fastening system having at least one fastening seat formed in the sole of the mountain boot, and at least one fastening member carried by the crampon and which engages the fastening seat to fix the crampon to the mountain boot.

Abstract: An athletic shoe includes substantially horizontal chamber substantially within a heel portion of a midsole, the chamber having atmospheric communication at its lateral sides. The chamber includes an upper substantially rigid horizontal plate having at least four apertures therein and a lower substantially rigid horizontal support plate having a corresponding plurality of at least four apertures. Flexible resilient unitary sleeves integrally join respective vertical pairs of the apertures of the upper and lower plates respectively. Disposed within each of said resilient sleeves are resilient means each having spring constant and spring rate greater than that of said sleeves.

Abstract: A shoe having a sole, an upper affixed to the sole and extending upwardly therefrom, a tongue fixedly and nonreleasably secured to the upper, an air pump affixed to the toe portion of the upper, a bladder in valved communication with an exhaust of the air pump and affixed to a surface of the tongue, and a deflator affixed to a heel portion of the upper. The deflator is connected in valved relationship to the bladder. A tubing extends along a surface of the upper from the bladder to the deflator. The bladder is inflatable by an action of the air pump. The deflator includes a valve having a pin extending upwardly therefrom and a flexible flap overlying the top of the pin. A downward pressure on the flexible flap will cause air pressure within the bladder to be released.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of fitted footwear, in particular, fitted shoes, by using a pre-prepared sole (1), a pre-formed strip (6) and an insert (5). The construction takes place on the foot of the eventual shoe-wearer, whereby a pre-prepared sole (1), corresponding to the dimensions of said shoe-wearers foot is searched out. An insert (5) is applied to the sole (1) and the precise fit of the sole (1) and insert checked on the foot. A pre-formed strip (6) is placed over the foot of the eventual shoe-wearer and fitted to the pre-prepared sole (1) The invention further relates to footwear prepared according to said method.

Abstract: A walk-behind self-propelled implement, such as a snow thrower or lawnmower, for example, is provided. The implement includes first and second transmission modules associated with a common single axle to which a pair of drive wheels is attached. The first and second transmission modules are operable exclusively with respect to one another to drive the axle and the wheels in a forward and reverse direction, respectively. A control member mounted to the handle of the implement includes a forward bail member pivotable to rotate the control member in a first direction to urge the wheel to rotate in a forward direction, and a reverse bail member pivotable to rotate the control member in a second direction opposite the first direction to urge the wheel to rotate in a reverse direction.

Abstract: A tunnel excavating machine is disclosed. An excavating machine body can be moved forward by shield jacks. A rotatable cutter head is mounted in a front portion of the excavating machine body. An erector device for assembling segments in a ring form is mounted in a rear portion of the excavating machine body. A rest extends rearward from the rear portion of the excavating machine body. A shape retainer for making pressurized contact with inner peripheral surfaces of the assembled segments to retain the segments in a predetermined shape is supported on the rest so as to be movable along a fore-and-aft direction. Also, a revolving frame is located between the erector device and the shape retainer, and supported on the rest so as to be movable along the fore-and-aft direction such that the revolving frame does not interfere with the erector device and the shape retainer. A cage is supported on the revolving frame so as to be revolvable in a circumferential direction of an existing tunnel.

Abstract: A vacuum boring and mud recovery method comprising a vacuum container, a vacuum producing device to create a vacuum within said container, a conduit to vacuum solid particles and liquids into the vacuum container and a dispensing device to dispense the liquid or solid particles from the vacuum container without eliminating the vacuum environment within the vacuum container. Vacuum container contents are stored within the container while simultaneously dispensing the solid particles and or liquids. The vacuum container method may also have a separating device disposed within it to separate solids and liquids by category. The vacuum container method is a continuous operation vacuum container which can simultaneously fill, store and dispense solid particles and liquids with the added ability to simultaneously separate the solids and or liquids before they are dispensed from the vacuum container. This is accomplished without eliminating the vacuum environment within the vacuum container.

Abstract: An apparatus for loading, breaking, size reducing, sieving, separating and/or mixing, wherein the apparatus is designed as an attachment for excavators or loaders. The apparatus is provided with only a single rotor as well as a breaker or impact rail or edge opposite the rotor.

Abstract: Designations on the part of the day for which the medicine is to be taken are indicated on the respective date section of the calendar, and an administration instructing tag is attached to the intended one of the designations on the part of the day in order to administrate medicine without fail. After taking the medicine, the medicine pouch or the tag can be displaced to the next designation on the part of the day.

Abstract: A display globe assembly includes a transparent dome defining a cavity in which a scene is disposed and a base supporting the transparent dome. A shaft is rotatably disposed within the cavity of the dome and is rotated by a driving mechanism. An arm is attached to and projects generally radially from a distal end of the shaft within the cavity and engages an ornament disposed on exterior surface of the dome to move it thereon.

Abstract: A display system, including a frame member having a lower end with a threaded bore therein, a banner supported by the frame member, and a mount for mounting the frame member onto a surface, the mount including a suction cup having a force cup opposite a blind bore, a threaded bolt having a head configured for being received within the blind bore of the suction cup, and a connector, the connector having internal threads configured for receiving the threads of the bolt and external threads configured for being received by the threaded bore of the lower end of the frame member.

Abstract: A display system, including a frame member having a lower end with a threaded bore therein, a banner supported by the frame member, and a mount for mounting the frame member onto a surface, the mount including a suction cup having a force cup opposite a blind bore, a threaded bolt having a head configured for being received within the blind bore of the suction cup, and a connector, the connector having internal threads configured for receiving the threads of the bolt and external threads configured for being received by the threaded bore of the lower end of the frame member.

Abstract: A display system for displaying display members such as numbers, letter or other indicia, e.g., for use in signage for displaying the price of gasoline on the premises of a service station. The display system of the invention utilizes magnets to facilitate easy substitution of display elements. The display system has a support surface supporting at least one securing member, which is preferably a V-shaped member having an upwardly facing recess. A magnet is provided proximate the securing member. A display member is provided with at least one secured member, e.g., an inverted isosceles triangle having a downwardly facing apex for complementary engagement with said upwardly facing recess of the securing member. A metallic mass is located proximate to the secured member for magnetic engagement with the magnet proximate the securing member. An extendable arm is preferably provided for manipulating the display members when the display members are mounted high off of the ground.

Abstract: An identification tag has a heat shrinkable plastic sheet having a top surface, an opposing bottom surface, a first side, and an opposing second side. The identification tag includes first and second apertures through the top and bottom surfaces and adjacent the first and second sides, respectively. The identification tag further includes a bracelet band adapted to be attached to the sheet through the first aperture and the second aperture. The top surface is printed with a decorative indicia and the bottom surface is printed with an indicia of identification.