Abstract: An apparatus for urging two members apart or together that includes a first clamp adapted to be received by a first piece, a second clamp adapted to be received by a second piece and a plurality of power screws coacting with the first clamp and the second clamp, whereby moving the power screws in a first direction causes the first clamp to move relative to the second clamp and the first piece to move relative to the second piece. The present invention is suited for separating muffler pipes.

Abstract: The patent illustrates an apparatus for radially expanding an elastic handgrip on its axis of elongation to allow easier introduction of a shaft to the elastic handgrip by an open end of the grip. The main body of the apparatus provides support for the shaft and fixes the position of grip end expansion wedge. A tail stock section provides a cup for receiving an end of the grip and positioning the grip to introduce a ventilation probe to the grip. An alignment laser is built into the tail stock for aligning a golf club shaft. The tail stock and main body are separable to allow different sizes of grips to be readily handled.

Abstract: A tool to install a retaining ring into a groove in a cylinder has a handle lever which carries an adjustable gripper constructed to engage the cylinder and a compressing lever constructed to engage a portion of the retaining ring with the compressing lever pivotally and slidably connected to the handle lever permitting relative movement between the two levers. The connection between the handle lever and the compressing lever permits them to be separated and joined together in a fashion that facilitates engaging and compressing the retaining ring for insertion into the cylinder.

Abstract: Devices and methods for assembly of flexible weight bearing structures such as mattress foundations using the composite material spring modules are described. The invention provides assembly jigs for dimensionally fixed attachment of spring modules to frame members, and alignment of frame members with attached spring modules for attachment to an overlying grid. The jigs comprise blocks which are suitably slidably mounted on a jig channel, which is suitably an extrusion. The blocks are fixed at a predetermined position on a jig channel and are configured to receive a portion of a frame member. Each block further has a structure for securing a spring module at a predetermined position relative to a received frame member.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing perforations, holes, cracks or the like in a tube or pipe and particularly in an oil well casing. The apparatus including a delivery tool for delivery of a coiled patch composed of spring-like material to the location of a damaged portion within a pipe. The patch consisting of a flat sheet of spring-like material where the length and width of the patch are comparatively large with respect to the thickness of the patch. The delivery tool comprising a hydraulicly activated plunger assembly and barrel. Prior to use, the patch is wound into the form of a coiled cylinder by means of a rolling tool and is loaded into the barrel of the delivery tool. To deploy the patch, hydraulic pressure is applied to the plunger assembly causing the plunger to move downwardly within the barrel and push the patch out of the barrel. Upon deployment, the patch unwinds within the pipe or tube and seals the damaged area against the infiltration or exfiltration of fluids or gasses.

Abstract: Optimized method for assembling two substantially flat parts. To assemble two parts (10, 12) that are substantially flat using fixations (14) such as rivets or bolts, first the ratio R is calculated between tensile and bending stresses relating to the forces to be transmitted. The end line of the fixations (14) is then oriented along an angle &agr; whose absolute value is such that 10.8 ln(R)+16<|&agr;|<13.9 ln(R)+28 when the ratio R is 1 or more, and such that 16°<|&agr;|<28° when the ratio R is less than 1. The absolute value of angle &agr; does not exceed 90°.

Abstract: A method of providing complementary fastener strips for securing one item to another item is disclosed. A dispenser allows for complementary fastener strips in a prebound configuration, to be dispensed and used in applications such as the manufacture of outdoor furniture cushions. The invention facilitates the efficient and cost effective manufacture of articles which utilize multiple strips of complementary fastener strips.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding a large format workpiece includes first and second sets of support units on opposite sides of the workpiece. Each support unit includes a support arm carrying individual mounting fixtures such as suction units for suction-holding the workpiece. The support arm is pivotably mounted on a support column, which in turn is movable along a floor-mounted rail. A riveting machine includes an upper tool and a lower tool that are movable parallel to the floor-mounted rail. To make space for the machine to set rivets in the area that is supported by a given support arm, that support arm is released from the workpiece and moved away to allow the machine to carry out its riveting cycle at that area, while the greatest possible number of the other support units simultaneously remain in place and continue to support the workpiece.

Abstract: A positioning device for setting the scanning distance between a scanning element and a scale of a position measuring device, the positioning device including a first part that is fixed in at least one direction of motion along a scanning distance directly or indirectly to the scale and a second part is fixed in at least one direction of motion along the scanning distance directly or indirectly to the scanning element, wherein the first or second part is displaceable relative to the other part in the direction of the scanning distance, and the displacement distance is defined. The first or second part includes a receptacle that is clamped to a face, extending in the direction of the scanning distance, of the scale or to a support of the scale, or to the scanning element or to a support of the scanning element.

Abstract: A test printing portion with a pattern dimension smaller than a minimum printing pattern dimension is formed on a substrate, and a printing state of this test printing portion is inspected after printing. Based on inspection results of the test printing portion, acceptability of the printing state of the entire substrate is judged. The test printing portion is created on a periphery of the substrate outside the printing pattern area or an unprinted space inside the printing pattern area. A detection device detects the test printing portion, and inspects its printing state. Based on the inspection results, the acceptability of the printing state of the entire substrate is judged. This enables the printing state to be easily inspected at low cost while securing a necessary decree of accuracy.

Abstract: A stator and a method of forming the stator comprises providing a stator frame having a frame plate, and connecting key bars to the frame plate at respective connection points, each of the key bars having a dovetail. The stator and method further includes providing a stator core comprising laminations each having a dovetail slot formed therein. Each dovetail is engaged into a respective dovetail slot so that at least some of the dovetails contact respective laminations at respective contact points. The locations of the contact points are controlled such that a force load transmitted by the contact points is evenly distributed among the contact points to thus minimize the maximum force transmitted. The location of the contact points is controlled such that a key bar stress at the connection points is also minimized.

Abstract: A vertical bonding wire inductor having a high quality (Q) factor and tunability, which can be manufactured using an existing wire bonding technology which is widely used for packaging integrated circuits, without an additional mask manufacturing process. The vertical bonding wire inductor includes at least one pair of bonding pads (3) occupying a predetermined area on a substrate (9) and one or more bonding wires (1) for connecting one or more pairs of bonding pads (3). The bonding wire (1) has a loop shape having a predetermined height. Due to the improved electrical characteristics, stability in process, tunability without an additional mask manufacturing process, and relatively low manufacturing cost, the vertical bonding wire inductor can be useful in production of economical microwaves devices.

Abstract: A magnetic head is fabricated by providing a substrate with a planar surface, forming at least one cavity in the planar substrate, depositing a second yoke layer in the cavity, forming a second pole tip in the cavity in contact with the second yoke layer, patterning an inductive coil in the cavity, depositing a gap layer over the second pole tip, sputtering a first pole tip over the gap layer, etching the first and second pole tips and the gap layer to form a stack of layers, depositing a protective layer over the stack of layers, leveling the protective layer to expose the first pole tip, and patterning a first yoke layer in contact with the first pole tip.

Abstract: A method for forming top and bottom spin valve sensors and the sensors so formed, the sensors having a strongly coupled SyAP pinned layer and an ultra-thin antiferromagnetic pinning layer. The two strongly coupled ferromagnetic layers comprising the SyAP pinned layer in the top valve configuration are separated by a Ru spacer layer approximately 3 angstroms thick, while the two layers in the bottom spin valve configuration are separated by a Rh spacer layer approximately 5 angstroms thick. This allows the use of an ultra thin MnPt antiferromagnetic pinning layer of thickness between approximately 80 and approximately 150 angstroms. The sensor structure produced thereby is suitable for high density applications.

Abstract: Substrates are supported by height-adjustable supporting pins in automated equipping units. The supporting pins are composed of a tip and a foot part that is spring-borne relative to the tip. When the supporting pins are placed against an underside of the substrate, the supporting pins individually adapt to the contour of the underside of the substrate. The height position of the supporting pins is subsequently fixed. As a result, substrates having position and surface variations can be protected against sagging upon placement of components on the substrates during an automated equipping process.

Abstract: A method provides an improved adaptor. The method involves connecting a set of conductors to (i) a set of circuit board connector contacts of a circuit board connector and (ii) a set of switchbox connector contacts of a switchbox connector. The method further involves fastening a circuit board connector housing of the circuit board connector to a switchbox connector housing of the switchbox connector, and shrink wrapping a coating over the set of conductors to physically insulate the set of conductors using the coating and the housings of the circuit board connector and the switchbox connector.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit carrier includes providing a substrate. At least one receiving zone for an integrated circuit is demarcated on the substrate. A plurality of island-defining portions is arranged about each of the receiving zones. Rigidity-reducing arrangements are created between neighboring island-defining portions by removing material from the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a simplified process for fabricating high density printed wiring boards using a semi-additive process. Steps required to achieve this objective include adhering an electroless plated copper commoning layer to a surface roughened dielectric substrate. Subsequently, the commoning layer is photolithographically personalized by covering the commoning layer with a resist and then uncovering predetermined areas of the aforementioned commoning layer. Consequently, the semi-additive method involves electroplating copper onto the uncovered areas of the commoning layer, thereby generating copper features and circuitry. Finally, the semi-additive process requires the stripping of the remaining photoresist, and the unplated electroless copper layer is etched in order to electronically isolate the copper features and circuitry lines.

Abstract: A method of producing a cam lobe piece of an assembled camshaft in a valve operating system for an internal combustion engine. The method comprises (a) forming a profile of the cam lobe piece by upsetting a material under forging to obtain an intermediately formed body; (b) piercing a central portion of the intermediately formed body to form a shaft bore; and (c) ironing an inner peripheral surface of the pierced intermediately formed body to form unevenness at the inner peripheral surface, all accomplished by cold working. The material at the forming the profile of the cam lobe piece has a first section located on a side of a cam nose of the cam lobe piece, and a second section located longitudinally opposite to the first section. The material has a thickness which gradually increases in a direction from the second section to the first section.

Abstract: The invention refers to a lining device (15) for a plate heat exchanger, a plate heat exchanger, and a method for manufacturing a plate heat exchanger with a package of heat transfer plates and an end plate (5), which has at least one porthole. The lining device includes a first part (16) and a second part (17). Each of these parts is manufactured of a sheet metal and has a substantially cylindrical pipe portion (16a, 17a) and an abutment portion (16b, 17b). The pipe portion of the first part is introducible in the porthole and the pipe portion of the second part is introducible in the porthole into the pipe portion of the first part in such a way that an area (19) is formed where the pipe portions overlap each other. The parts are connected to each other by a weld joint (18). The material thickness of the first part is greater than the material thickness of the second part at least at the overlapping area.

Abstract: A segmented core includes a plurality of integral core segments defined by a respective separation slot in the outer surface thereof. A sheet is wound around the core in a plurality of layers and is slit at the slot to simultaneously wind respective sheet ribbons on the core segments to form individual rolls. The sheet slit is aligned with the core slot which allows the wound rolls to be broken apart at the slots.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting device with a retractable blade comprising a blade and a sleeve into which it is adapted to be retracted. It comprises: a support (16) for the blade (12), having a drive abutment (36), adapted to slide along the axis of the sleeve (10), first resilient return (19); a controllable movement (26) mounted on sleeve (10), adapted to coact with the support means (16) and abutment means adapted to receive said support means (16) of the blade (12) in a second working position to block them in translation.

Abstract: A blade scraping tool including a hand gripping casing formed of a top covering and a bottom covering; a resilient plate mounted inside the casing; a blade; a blade mounting device; and an interlocking assembly. The resilient plate is slidably movable along a longitudinal slot on the top covering by actuating a push button thereon to release engagement of the interlocking assembly. The interlocking assembly cooperates with the resilient plate and the top covering for locking the plate into different positions by actuating and sliding the push button; a first position where the blade is entirely retracted within the casing, a second position where the blade is exposed for scraping, and a third position where the blade is exposed far enough for mounting and removal of the blade from the blade mounting device. The tool preferably includes a peripheral elastomer rim along a portion of the periphery of the casing.

Abstract: A battery (4) driven circular saw includes a housing (1a) with a motor (3) for driving the circular saw blade (2). The circular saw blade (2) is fixed to a drive shaft (7) that runs transverse to the plane (E) of the circular saw blade (2), the drive shaft being functionally connected by means of a linkage (15) to the motor (3). In order to achieve the most compact construction possible of the circular saw, the axis of rotation (R) of the motor (3) runs parallel to the plane (E) of the circular saw blade (2).

Abstract: A surface profiler comprises at least one mass resiliently supported in relation to the frame of the profiler to exert a downward force opposing upward movement of the frame when the wheels pass over an obstacle. Two such masses may be constrained for substantially vertical movement by tie rods extending from pivoting suspension bars secured on distal portions of the frame. A pivoting bracket optionally connects to a handle or to a motor drive unit for propelling the apparatus. The bracket is pivoted about the center point of a line joining the centers of the wheel axles to avoid any torque on the apparatus as a result of operator manipulation.

Abstract: An article for determining the adequacy of space for a television set comprises a foldable generally rigid body, such as cardboard, having dimensions approximately equal to those of the television set. The article includes indicia indicating the diagonal screen size or other dimensions of the television set and/or identifying television model(s) having the represented dimensions. The article can be dispensed to individuals who wish to make determinations of the availability or suitability of space in a particular location prior to taking possession of the television set. Several articles of different dimensions can be provided, e.g., in a retail electronics store, wherein the dimensions of the several articles correspond to the dimensions of several television models that are available.

Abstract: A layout tool for laying out or “marking” positions at a predetermined spacing for the attachment of studs having a nominal thickness to a length of dimensioned lumber comprising a plate, when framing walls during construction of a building. The layout tool includes an elongated rail for placement against the plate, and a first stud marking guide extending perpendicularly from the elongated rail. The first stud marking guide has left and right side edges, and width between the side edges corresponding to the nominal thickness of the studs. A separate stud marking guide extends perpendicularly from the elongated rail. The second stud marking guide likewise has left and right side edges and a width between the side edges corresponding to the nominal thickness of the studs. The left edge of the second stud marking guide is spaced from the left edge of the first stud marking guide a distance equal to the predetermined stud spacing.

Abstract: An adjustable angle cutting jig device and associated method of using the device for use with a table saw having a circular blade, a rip fence and a miter groove is disclosed. The device comprising the interconnected elements of a rip fence guide, a first shank, a second shank, a cross member, a first rotating arm, a first threaded bolt, a second rotating arm, a second threaded bolt, cross brace, a first angle guide, a first wingnut, a second angle guide, a second wingnut, and at least one clamp. The method of using comprises the steps of adjoining, affixing, aligning, angling, cutting, fastening, grabbing, identifying, inserting, loosening, obtaining, placing, pushing, raising, sliding, tightening, turning, and untightening.

Abstract: A wafer cassette pod that is equipped with at least one position sensing device to avoid the accidental falling of a cassette pod door resulting in wafer breakage. The wafer cassette pod is provided with at least one position sensing device mounted in the sidewall of the cassette pod with a finger member protruding from the end surface of the sidewall forming the cassette pod opening. When the wafer cassette pod is not properly positioned, or docked on the loadport, the spring force of the position sensing device pushes the cassette pod away from the entrance of the loadport and thus, preventing the accidental falling of a cassette pod poor resulting in possible wafer breakage problems.

Abstract: A precision, hardened, radially relieved locating pin (20) comprised of a pair of cylindrically ground radially opposed locating segments (22), a pair of radially opposed radial reliefs (26) adjacent to the locating segments, a chamfered lead portion (30) and a mounting/attachment portion (32) which can be of any suitable configuration allowing interchangeability with diamond pin designs. The locating segments, the chamfered lead and the mounting/attachment portion are machined concentric about a common centerline (34). Radially opposed radial reliefs centerlines (36) are offset from, although parallel to, the common centerline. The amount of offset (38) is a direct function of desired travel (40) allowed between the locating pin and the feature (42) being located. The width (44) of the radially opposed locating segments is currently a percentage of segment diameter (24).

Abstract: A photolithography step is carried out for exposing/etching a resist film in an etching step. Thereafter a superposition inspection step employing a superposed layer superposition mark and a resist film superposition mark is carried out with a superposition inspection apparatus. In this step, an applied mask confirmation step is simultaneously carried out with the superposition inspection apparatus. Thus, it is possible to provide a method of fabricating a semiconductor device including a superposition inspection step, capable of efficiently confirming an applied mask and improving the fabrication yield for the semiconductor device.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing an annular scale from a measuring strip, the ends of a measuring strip are welded together, and the shortening of the scale-division marks in the joint region caused by the welding operation is compensated by a subsequent rolling operation.

Abstract: A hair dryer attachment system provides a dryer and a plurality of attachments. A fastening mechanism is provided so that multiple attachments are each securable to the generally circular or ovate dryer barrel using the same fastening technology. Each of the attachments forms part of the barrel, and when used with the preferred present shortened barrel, a so-called “standard-length” drier is provided which provides the additional benefits of the respective attachments, without being overly long so as to be cumbersome during use. Each attachment features an apron which is supported by the barrel and, with engagement formations on the barrel and complementary formations on the apron, the attachment is releasably secured to the barrel. Aeration barrel and finger/comb attachments are also provided.

Abstract: A laundry drier control method is provided, by which drying time is dynamically controlled according to an amount and type of a drying object, using a calculated medium temperature to determine a medium temperature time. The method includes steps of initiating a drying procedure by actuating drivers, including a heater driver to increase an internal temperature of a laundry drier; determining a medium temperature time by measuring a time lapse from the drying procedure initiating step to a point where the internal temperature reaches a medium temperature between a drying initiation temperature and a maximum drying temperature; setting a drying time based on the determined medium temperature time; and performing the drying procedure for the set drying time. The drying time is set by multiplying the determined medium temperature time by a predetermined factor. The drying initiation temperature is the internal temperature at the time of initiating the drying procedure.

Abstract: A clothes dryer is provided with control elements which enable a user to set both a drying temperature and the amount of power sent to a main heating element of the dryer during a dryer cycle. In accordance with the most preferred form of the invention, an infinitely variable power supply controller is used to selectively establish the maximum power provided to the main heating element during the dryer cycle. The controller preferably is adjusted by a slider switch mounted on a control panel of the dryer. The switch is preferably provided with indicators to indicate the established power level.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for the evaporative cooling of a web within a dryer in a compact manner. Excess fluid overspray is controlled, thereby avoiding problems with fluid depositing on internal surfaces of the dryer, which can cause mineral build-up and can result in web breaks or quality defects if fluid drips onto the web. More specifically, a water delivery system is used which directs a water mist to the web by appropriate design and placement of the spray nozzles. The quantity of water delivered to the web is regulated, and is preferably based upon web temperature. Excess mist is controlled by directing hot air to effectively vaporize the excess mist before it is able to contact the internal surfaces of the dryer enclosure and its internal components.

Abstract: A better structure of bottom, which is to settle two sliding seats on the inner peripheral of the bottom, and since it is settled with an inclination angel, there is a sliding block roughly the same size as the sliding manager settled within such said sliding seat so that it could make movement up-and-down, and there penetrates a vein on both sides of the sliding seat wherein a vein is penetrating outside the bottom and another vein is penetrating outside the inner sides; when normal, said sliding block will seal the vein to avoid the water flowing through the vein; when the uses are walking, the sliding block settled inside the sliding seat of the bottom will slide ahead to open the vein so that the air will enters into the bottom through said vein and is transported inside the shoe such that the there will be full of fresh air to achieve the purpose of clean the bottom of the shoe the user wears.

Abstract: A removable heel cushion is described. The cushion is comprised of a heel pocket and a resilient shock absorber configured for placement within the heel pocket. The assembled removable heel cushion is easily connected to a shoe by placing the heel pocket over the heel section of a shoe, whether the shoe is flat soled or has a heel, and then securing attachments, such as shoe laces or VELCRO™ tipped straps, over the upper section of the shoe. Resilient shock absorbers can vary from coiled springs to vacuum formed hemispheres customized to user preference. Shock absorbers can be frangibly attached to the heel pocket for replacement or additions according to user preferences.

Abstract: A skate upper (120) of the type having an elongate vamp (122) with lace keepers (123) and a tongue (130) disposed generally in the vamp is provided with an attached lace locker. The lace locker (150) fixedly attached near the top of the upper, preferably to an upper portion of the tongue. A lace (124) is retained by the lace keepers and releasably engaged by the lace locker. A strap assembly (126) is provided below the lace locker. A lace guide (140) is attached to the tongue, below the lace locker and below the strap assembly. The invention positions the lace locker more conveniently above the strap assembly, and permits the user to tighten and loosen the lace with one hand.

Abstract: A stabilization device for an athletic shoe or sneaker having two elongate straps for wrapping around a foot within the shoe. The straps are attached to the inside sidewalls of the shoe and exit the shoe through lateral slits adjacent to the sole. Each strap then passes through a buckle, and the two straps are attached to each other with a VELCRO material. Two lateral support bumpers, integral with the shoe near the sole and which project outwardly on the lateral sidewall, provides further projection against foot injuries. The upper shoe component having a sufficiently stiff consistency to prevent acute angles that form during inversion stresses.

Abstract: A midsole assembly for an article of footwear having a heel, a midsection and a forefoot. The midsole includes a first member having a first hardness and forming a continuous heel support, shank, and forefoot plate. A second member having a second hardness forms a continuous heel cushion and forefoot cushion. The first member is positioned beneath the second member in the heel, and positioned above the second member in the forefoot.

Abstract: The invention provides a stud for a shoe which is light in weight, has a long service life and excellent abrasion resistance, and a shoe using the same. The stud for the shoe is made up of a central protruding member, a seating plate, and peripheral binding members. The seating plate is formed of a metallic material, and the central protruding member or the peripheral binding members are formed of RB ceramic or CRB ceramic. The shoe is fabricated by securely attaching the studs to an outsole thereof.

Abstract: An air bladder device includes a casing having a transparent or semi-transparent wall, an air bag received in the casing, and one or more patterns disposed between the wall and the air bag. The air bag is inflatable to move the patterns toward and away from the wall. The patterns are preferably spatial patterns and are deformable, and may be deformed when the patterns are forced against the wall, such that the patterns may be seen through the wall as changing patterns. The casing may include a scale for indicating the inflation of the air bag by the deformed patterns.

Abstract: An improved snow plow for use with light and medium duty trucks is disclosed which has a frame which uses an in-line design to eliminate the presence of rotational or torsional force in the frame members of the snow plow, which design provides an improved degree of ground clearance as well. The snow plow frame design supports the swing frame from both the top and the bottom thereof, while also providing an increased level of rigidity and structural integrity. The snow plow frame and the swing frame are thus both located in the same horizontal axis, so that the predominant line of force through each is from the front of the snow plow to the back.

Abstract: The head apparel embroidery hoop and alignment device is a frame defining an opening adapted for placement on a cap driver, the frame having an outer perimeter adapted for securing the hoop to a containment hoop of an embroidery machine. A removable hat bill retaining plate secures the hat bill portion of a hat between the retaining plate and the frame. A centered rear groove, disposed in the rear of the frame, facilitates proper alignment of the hat within the. embroidery hoop. The clamping force acting upon the retaining plate is provided by threaded knobs receiving threaded posts molded in the frame and passing through apertures cut in the retaining plate, thereby cooperatively engaging the hat bill between the retaining plate and the frame.

Abstract: A magnetic memo board system simulating in appearance a pushpin memo board comprising a memo board and at least one auxiliary member. The memo board is formed of a magnetizable material having surface ornamentation thereover simulating in appearance a cork material penetratable by the point of a conventional pushpin, the surface ornamentation being substantially transparent to a magnetic fields and having a frame or simulated frame border therearound. The auxiliary member simulates the appearance of a pushpin head when engaged with the memo board and is securely held thereon by a magnet therein.

Abstract: A display sign can be moved easily for access behind where the display sign had been, and easily restored to its original position, without having to unattach and reattach the sign.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a wrap-around advertising surface, system and method of advertising on railings or other hand support systems and for use on poles or support beams. The wrap-around advertising surface includes a skin layer permanently adhered to a 4-way stretchable material layer, wherein the 4-way stretchable material layer is releasably adhered to a railing or other hand support system. A backing layer between the skin layer and the 4-way stretchable material layer can be inserted for support. The wrap-around advertising surface of the present invention is designed to be releasably attachable to the railing or other hand support system.

Abstract: A carousel type display including a spring powered music box in which a horizontal rotating wheel-like element has selectively engageable recesses from which a plurality of display units are selectively suspended. The display units may include small picture frames, as well as comparably sized three dimensional ornaments which are provided with upwardly-extending pendants, spherically shaped terminals which allow rotation about a vertically oriented axis.

Abstract: A reversible display frame combination that may be pivotably mounted on a wall so as to enable its rotation while mounted to enable a user to selectively show the display item(s) contained therein from either side without a change in appearance of the combination, and method for employing same is disclosed. The display frame combination comprises a reversible display frame and a suspension device. The reversible display frame comprises generally a frame member and one or more suspension rings attached to the frame member. In one version, the suspension rings are retractable. The suspension device enables rotation at a wall assembly by means of a pivotally coupled upper and lower loop member.