Abstract: A fixturing apparatus that includes a housing defining an interior space and having a trapezoidal cross-section, a first end, and an opposing second end, and is formed to include an aperture extending therethrough from the first end to said second end. The fixturing apparatus further comprises a flexible strap and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip to allow identifying and tracking the fixturing apparatus.

Abstract: The device provides a locking slide assembly for a zipper, and a method for manufacturing a locking zipper slide assembly. The locking slider assembly is formed in a single die cast operation to include the locking slider and the pull member being formed simultaneously. Whereby the bridge and pull loop are formed with their full geometric shape and without converging flat surfaces caused by tooling limitations found in the prior art.

Abstract: Hinged bracelet, for a watch or piece of jewellery, comprising an alternation of H-shaped links comprising side pieces forming the side ends of this bracelet, and central links, hinged to each other by arbors formed by pins or screws, wherein at least one central link is a decorated link comprising a removable surface shell arranged to be placed on a base which includes at least a first guide member and a second guide member both substantially of revolution respectively about a first axis and a second axis parallel to and distinct from one another, and arranged to receive these arbors, and the surface shell of each decorated link is surrounded and protected on either side of its width by the side pieces of the H-shaped links.

Abstract: A neckwear includes a neckband, a neckband module and one or more torso segments connected by fasteners. The neckwear may include a plurality of pivoting, intra-changeable, metallic torso segments. Also provided are improved take-apart fasteners and improved quick-release buckles, for use in neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches and watchbands or for otherwise securing objects.

Abstract: Provided is a gel nail sticker including: a lower laminated part which is a part directly attached to a nail or a toenail, and has a color or a pattern, and is formed of a flexible material to correspond to a curved surface of the nail or the toenail; and an upper laminated part which is a transparent coated layer positioned on the lower laminated part and providing glossiness to a color or a pattern of the lower laminated part, and is in a flexible semi-solid state to correspond to the curved surface of the nail or the toenail before being attached to the nail or the toenail, and is cured to a solid state while maintaining a form attached to the nail or the toenail when an ultraviolet ray is irradiated to the upper laminated part after the upper laminated part is attached to the nail or the toenail.

Abstract: Presented is a diamond comprising a table, a crown, a girdle, and pavilion, and a culet. The table is rectangular, having a length and a width. The table comprises a first side, adjacent to a second side, adjacent to a third side, and adjacent to a fourth side. The first side of the table is directly connected with a first facet of the girdle. The second side of the table is directly connected with a second facet of the girdle. The crown comprises a plurality of facets connecting the third side and the fourth side of the table to the girdle. The pavilion is connected to the girdle. The culet is positioned directly below a point having a 1% deviation from the center of the girdle.

Abstract: Presented is a diamond comprising a table, a crown, a girdle, and pavilion, and a culet. The table is rectangular, having a length and a width. The table comprises a first side, adjacent to a second side, adjacent to a third side, and adjacent to a fourth side. The first side of the table is directly connected with a first facet of the girdle. The second side of the table is directly connected with a second facet of the girdle. The crown comprises a plurality of facets connecting the third side and the fourth side of the table to the girdle. The girdle comprises five facets, the five facets comprising the first facet and the second facet, a third face, a fourth facet, and a radiant facet. The first facet, second facet, third facet, and fourth facet form three substantially 90 degree angles. The radiant facet connects the third facet and the fourth facet. The pavilion is connected to the girdle. The culet is positioned directly below a point having a 1% deviation from the center of the girdle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved jewelry stone setting system, having a plurality of stones each having a shared side connected to an adjacent stone to form a setting, and wherein each stone has outer exposed sides connected to form a setting. A single shared prong is placed between adjacent stones at the mid-point of two adjacent girdles to form the setting. A single side prong is placed on each of the exposed sides of each stone at the mid-point of the girdle of the side stone to form the setting. Each of the shared prongs are either open or closed to increase visibility of the stone to the wearer or user. Each of the shared prongs extend from the upper basket to the girdle of the stone to form an open shared prong. Each of the shared prongs extend from the bottom basket to the girdle of the stone to form a closed shared prong. Each of the side prongs are also open or closed to increase visibility of the stones.

Abstract: A multipurpose walking device is disclosed comprising a shaft (4) and a handle (6), the handle (6) being moveable in relation to the shaft between a first securable position and a second securable position, in which movement of the handle (6) between the first securable position and the second securable position causes a shoehorn (20) to move from a first retained position to a second deployed position. The incorporation of the shoehorn (20) into the multipurpose walking device allows a user to assist themselves when putting on footwear, while substantially reducing bending, and then to walk away. Such a restoration of mobility to a user is highly advantageous.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sun protection device comprising a base body and a support structure for a clampable surface structure, the structure having a plurality of support elements, and a device for the utilization of solar energy, characterized in that the support elements (1; 10) divide the surface structure (7; 17) in covering regions (7.1, 7.2; 17.1, 17.2;) and in that at least one support element (1; 10) is designed as a solar panel.

Abstract: A telescopic suitcase handle is provided for including a telescopic handle housing disposed within a suitcase, a lower extendible handle section movably disposed within the telescopic handle housing, and an upper extendible handle section movably disposed within the lower section. A spring loaded bullet disposed within the upper section releasably engages with one of a plurality of openings along the length of the lower section for temporarily holding the upper extendible handle section in place. A spring-loaded protrusion releasably engages with the lower extendible handle section for temporarily holding the lower section in place.

Abstract: An expendable and transportable bag is disclosed. In one embodiment, a stretchable reusable bag hidden inside a lanyard keychain is now readily available to carry goods in a moment's notice of under 5 seconds. An attachment device enables the Sneakey-Bag to consistently be with the consumer, for example, with the consumer's keys or ID card and can be put away entirely in the lanyard in 3 to 5 seconds.

Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a hinged cover comprising a set of boards connected by a flexible cover sheet, and a receptacle which is rotatably and detachably connected to the cover by an intermediate connector forming an adjustable joint. The intermediate connector is releasably coupled to a fixed coupling element which is contained within the thickness of one of the boards of the cover, so that the assembled cover can be manufactured by pressing in a conventional press or casemaker. The receptacle includes a flexible latch and a recess whereby the user can insert a fingertip to lift the device from the receptacle.

Abstract: A protective case for a portable device having a touch screen is constructed from a back frame, a front frame and a stretchable cover. The back frame receives the portable device through an open front and the stretchable cover is stretched over the back frame and the device. A portion of the cover stretches over the back frame and portable device such that the portable device is securely held in the back frame and the touch screen can be accessed and used when the device is mounted in the back frame and stretchable cover. A front frame with a transparent screen protector that allows the touch screen of the portable device to be used while the device is fully enclosed in the case is removably coupled to the back frame with grasping arms that connect to mounting portions on the back frame that extend through openings in the stretchable cover. A debris resistant seal is created between the front frame and the stretchable cover through a compression fit.

Abstract: In some aspects, a dual-compartment handbag, having: (1) a unitary handbag exterior body, including: at least two sidewalls; an upper portion having a top opening; a lower portion, including: a bottom side, the bottom side defined by bottom perimeter edges of the at least two sidewalls; and a resealable bottom opening positioned on the bottom side; (2) a handbag interior including: an upper compartment corresponding to the upper portion and accessible via the top opening; and a concealable lower compartment corresponding to the lower portion and accessible via the resealable bottom opening; and (3) a divider positioned in the handbag interior and arranged to divide the upper compartment from the lower compartment.

Abstract: A luggage can be a locker bag, or a bag with a reconfigurable folding shelf and having a luggage frame having an opening covered by a front cover. The luggage frame has a pair of sidewalls, a top wall, a bottom wall and a rear wall. The pair of sidewalls includes a left wall and a right wall and a shelf panel. The shelf panel has a pivotal connection to either the left wall or the right wall. The shelf panel has a shelf panel extension extending away from the pivotal connection. A first buckle apparatus engages to a first buckle retainer apparatus on either the left wall or the right wall that the shelf panel is pivotally connected to when the shelf panel is in a stowed configuration.

Abstract: A storage device with a surface element that is forming an organizer system and that has multiple bag elements and/or reception appliances for receiving bag elements or functional elements arranged at a side of the surface element at a respectively defined position. One bag element is assigned to a content with a certain function, wherein the content of the bag elements represents basic equipment for a user, containing essential items that are to be carried along at all times, and the surface element is embodied so as to be transferrable for optional use in at least one piece of luggage or an item of clothing for definable functions, travel or day sections as a corresponding part of the storage device and can be fixedly attached to the same by means of a retaining appliance.

Abstract: A personal wheeled container exterior support shelf that can be attached to an existing personal wheeled container is provided. The exterior support shelf comprises an elongated support member, the support member having a longitudinal axis and including a pair of plates that form a cavity that extends along the longitudinal axis of the support member, and a shelf extension assembly. The shelf extension assembly includes a pair of extendable/retractable shelf extensions that can be extended from and retracted into the cavity through an open end of the support member to extend the length of the support member along its longitudinal axis beyond each side of the wheeled personal container. A personal wheeled container is also provided.

Abstract: A hair styling appliance for curling hair includes a mandrel, a liquid reservoir, a heating element integrated in the mandrel, a wick communicating with the reservoir such that it is soaked with liquid, the wick extending between a proximal end intended to come into contact with the heating element and a distal end supplied with liquid from the reservoir, and a guide system for guiding the wick that is configured to permit it to move from a passive position to an active position in which the wick is in contact with the heating element in order to create steam, wherein the guide system includes an elastic guiding mechanism in contact with the periphery of the wick at the proximal end.

Abstract: A hair curler includes a curling iron assembly and comb tooth assembly arranged on the curling iron assembly. The curling iron assembly includes a heating body (12) and a metal sleeve (11) disposed around the heating body (12), the metal sleeve (11) having a linear groove (111) formed in an outer surface of the metal sleeve (11). The comb tooth assembly includes a comb tooth bar (21) disposed within the linear groove (111), a recess (211) formed between a bottom wall of the linear groove and an interior portion of the comb tooth bar (21), and a plurality of pivotal comb teeth (22) having an inserted portion (221) pivotally retained within the recess (211), wherein the pivotal comb teeth (22) are movable relative to the comb tooth bar (21).

Abstract: One embodiment of a hair tool 100 to elongate and define natural hair coils 110, where the hair tool 100 comprises top coiling members 120 and bottom coiling members 121, a connector 140, and a securing member 150, 151, wherein a coil of hair 110 placed and secured between the top coiling members 120 and the bottom coiling members 121 can be elongated and/or defined 600. Other embodiments are described and shown 710, 720, 730, 740, and 800.

Abstract: A hair clip includes a clip main body. The clip main body includes a hair-sectioning piece to be inserted into hair for gathering a bundle of hair; and a hair-holding piece joined to and cooperating with the hair-sectioning piece for providing a hair-holding space, and movable relative to the hair-sectioning pieces in response to an external force for enlarging the hair-holding space and creating an open mouth from which the bundle of hair enters the hair-holding space. A specified clearance is provided between the hair-sectioning piece and the hair-holding piece for accommodating a plurality of hair-retaining teeth in the hair-holding space. The hair clip further includes an adaptive hair-retaining arm joined to the clip main body and deformable to an extent varying with a volume of the bundle of hair to at least partially cover the open mouth for retaining the bundle of hair in the hair-holding space.

Abstract: The detangling hair comb comprises curved hair teeth to conform to the shape of men and women with curly, wavy or kinky hair types. Even for those with a straight hair type, the curved hair teeth work with the hair shaft, instead of plowing through the hair and ripping hair strands away. Thus, its use reduces or eliminates hair breakage, tangles and tears. The detangling hair comb makes the impossible possible with now easy to maintain healthy hair and scalp for all hair types, including those of the artificial or synthetic hair market. The detangling hair comb may also be used on animals to produce a stress-free grooming experience.

Abstract: A shaving brush for applying shaving foam to a person's body includes a brush head comprised of a plurality of bristles secured at one end to a base and a hollow handle secured to the opposite side of the base. The handle can contain a foamable liquid therein. A passageway extends between the interior of the handle and the bristles through the base. A small electric motor on the outside of the handle spins an agitating blade within the handle to turn the liquid into foam which is forced through the passageway when a portion of the handle is depressed. The handle also includes as opening therein which allows liquid to be introduced into the interior of the hollow handle by the spinning blade.

Abstract: A tool for cleaning and disinfecting is disclosed herein. The tool for cleaning and disinfecting includes an elongated body, a brush portion, and a hook portion. The elongated body may be configured to house a fluid therein. The fluid may be a sanitizing agent or a cuticle oil. The tool for cleaning and disinfecting is useful for cleaning and disinfecting a surface.

Abstract: A packaged skin treatment composition comprising: (a) a receptacle with a neck and having stored therein a treatment composition containing microscopic three dimensional spherical structures having membranous outer walls and secluded internal spaces, (b) a wiper affixed within the neck and having an internal barrel portion, (c) a closure for the receptacle, (d) an applicator comprised of a rod with a proximal end affixed to the closure and a distal end terminating in an enlarged portion, wherein when the rod is extracted from the receptacle the treatment composition loads onto the applicator in an amount sufficient to permit application of the treatment composition containing the microscopic spherical structures to the treatment surface.

Abstract: An adjustable cosmetic applicator includes an applicator tip moveable relative to an applicator body between at least a first and a second position and an actuator assembly configured to move the applicator tip between the at least first and second positions. The adjustable cosmetic applicator may include a first integral hinge defined between the applicator tip and the applicator body and a second integral hinge defined between the applicator tip and the actuator assembly.

Abstract: An applicator device includes a photo-active formulation assembly and a photo-dose assembly operably coupled to the photo-active formulation assembly. The photo-active formulation assembly includes one or a plurality of dispenser portions and one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs. The photo-active formulation assembly is operable to dispense a photo-activatable formulation from the one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs onto one or more regions of a biological surface. The photo-dose assembly includes at least one illuminator oriented to focus electromagnetic energy onto one or more focal regions of a biological surface. The focused electromagnetic energy is of a character and for a duration sufficient to photo-activate the photo-activatable formulation dispensed from the one or more photo-activatable formulation reservoirs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a finger insertion mascara container which is provided with an elastic slit part and has a structure wherein: a packing is coupled to the opening of a container body, in which mascara is accommodated; a wiper having a corrugated tube is coupled under the packing; a finger insertion member having a finger insertion space and also having a brush wand coupling extension part at the lower side thereof is coupled to the inside of the wiper having the corrugated tube; and a brush wand provided with a brush is coupled to the brush wand coupling extension part. The finger insertion mascara container provided with an elastic slit part allows a user to apply a cosmetic without holding a container lid with a hand, and can prevent the brush from being dropped carelessly by the user and contaminated.

Abstract: An insertable applique removal feature includes: a protruding lip; a cylindrical body coupled to the lip; and an applique removal element having multiple petals coupled to the body. A mascara tube includes: a cylindrical neck having a first radius; a cylindrical reservoir coupled the neck, the reservoir having a second radius, wherein the second radius is greater than the first radius; a first mascara removal feature including: a cylindrical body located along an interior surface of the neck; and a set of petals protruding from one end of the body and forming a convex shape that extends into a portion of the reservoir. A mascara tube insert includes: a lip able to engage an outer edge along a mouth of the mascara tube; a retention element able to engage an edge at a joint of a neck and a reservoir of the mascara tube; and a first mascara removal feature.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing a hair dye color mixture. The method includes: providing a control system having at least a memory, input controls, and a display; storing in the memory at least one formula, the formula including one or more colorants and/or dye blending materials, and wherein each colorant and/or blending material is separately assigned to an initial product brand; receiving input from the input controls to change a colorant and/or blending material from the initial product brand to one or more subsequent product brands, and wherein the control system recalculates components of the formula using the one or more subsequent product brands in response to receiving input from the input controls; and matching the color of the hair dye color mixture made from colorants and/or dye blending materials of the initial product brand using colorants and/or dye blending materials of the one or more subsequent product brands, in response to the input.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier frame for a load in the form of a rucksack or equivalent comprising a hip frame which is more rigid in the vertical direction than in the horizontal direction and a pair of chest frames. The hip frame is designed to be applied around the user's hips in order to transfer loads to the carrier's hip region. The chest frames extend from the hip frame upwards in front of the user's body and are fully or partially in contact with the user's chest area, below the user's collar bone but above the user's waist. The chest frames are each provided with a chest plate in order to distribute the pressure over a greater area when applied to the user's chest area and to reduce the pressure per unit area on the user's chest. The chest frames also extend above the user's shoulders essentially without being in contact with them. The chest frames also extend behind the user's head and are flexibly connected to each other at a position behind and/or above the nape of the user's neck.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the improvement of holders and guards for accepting and securing a writing instrument or stylus or other items, such as lip gloss or hand sanitizer, which is configured to be easily attached to one object and removed, and attached to another object. The improved holder and guard is further configured to allow the writing instrument or stylus or other items to be accessed for its intended purpose without removing it from the holder apparatus, and can also incorporate a separate chain, necklace, bracelet or the like, which is connected to the holder apparatus and can be worn by the user providing a second attachment location.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic applicator brush comprising a plurality of columns, and a shaft. The shaft comprises a plurality of opening parts around a circumference of the shaft, and the plurality of opening parts are spaced around the circumference in a radial direction of the shaft. Each of the plurality of columns comprises bristles or combs. Each of bristles or combs has a projecting part, which are inserted into the plurality of columns with an equal distance or different distances among them. A number of the plurality of opening parts around the circumference of the shaft is both even and odd number. The plurality of columns are inserted into the opening parts of the shaft irregularly to show the zigzag effect of the cosmetic applicator brush.

Abstract: A brush makeup applicator having grooves (100) is provided. The brush makeup applicator having grooves (100) includes a handle (110) having a first end (110a) and a second end (110b), said first end (110a) and second end (110b) being disposed along an axis (Y-Y) of the handle (110) and brush (120) affixed to and extending away from the first end (110a) to form a substantially planar surface (120s) for applying makeup. The brush (120) includes a circular groove (120a) formed in the substantially planar surface (120s) and an annulus groove (120b) formed in the substantially planar surface (120s), wherein said annulus groove (120b) surrounds the circular groove (120a).

Abstract: A personal care implement with a fluid dispensing system includes a fluid applicator, a fluid dispensing assembly including main and overflow reservoirs, and a capillary member in fluid communication with the reservoirs and the applicator for dispensing personal care fluid stored in the reservoirs via capillary action. An air venting system in one arrangement allows ambient air to be drawn into the main reservoir through the overflow reservoir for alleviating vacuum formed in the main reservoir by the capillary action fluid dispensing process. The venting system may include an external vent to atmosphere from the overflow reservoir and an internal vent between the reservoirs. In the event air trapped within the main reservoir expands due to changes in altitude or temperature, fluid in the main reservoir is expelled into the overflow reservoir via the internal vent. In one implementation, the personal care implement may be an oral care implement.

Abstract: A personal care implement, such as an oral care implement, that includes a body containing a supply of a fluid. A flow barrier is positioned with a first surface adjacent to the supply of fluid and a second surface opposite the first surface. The flow barrier allows flow of the fluid through the flow barrier for application to a biological surface when the flow barrier is compressed and prevents or inhibits flow of another fluid that is in contact with the second surface of the flow barrier through the flow barrier in a static state. In certain embodiments, the fluid in the supply may have a first viscosity and a first surface tension and the another fluid may have a second viscosity and a second surface tension such that one of the first and second viscosities and one of the first and second surface tensions are different from each other.

Abstract: A fluid supply apparatus with leakage protection. The apparatus includes a housing defining a storage cavity having a total volume including a fluid portion and a gas portion. The storage cavity extends along a cavity axis from a first end to a second end. A capillary member is fluidly coupled with the fluid. A plurality of vent apertures are formed into the housing, each forming a passageway between the storage cavity and an external atmosphere and each configured such that the fluid cannot flow through the vent apertures at ambient temperature and pressure equilibrium between the storage cavity and the external atmosphere. The vent apertures may be located and arranged on the housing such that irrespective of vertical and angular orientation of the housing relative to a gravitational vector at least one of the vent apertures is in spatial communication with the gas.

Abstract: A liquid supply apparatus with leakage protection. The apparatus includes a housing defining a storage cavity having a total volume including a liquid portion and a gas portion. The storage cavity extends along a cavity axis. A capillary member is fluidly coupled with the liquid to transport the liquid to the external atmosphere. The apparatus includes a plurality of vents that prevent liquid from flowing therethrough while permitting air to pass therethrough. A hub component is mounted within the storage cavity and it includes a plurality of radial vent passageways extending between the storage cavity and a primary vent passageway, which in turn forms a pathway to the external atmosphere. The vents may be located and arranged such that irrespective of inclination and rotational orientation of the housing relative to a gravitational vector at least one of the vents is in spatial communication with the gas.

Abstract: A fluid supply apparatus with leakage protection. The apparatus includes a housing defining a storage cavity having a total volume including a fluid portion and a gas portion. The storage cavity extends along a cavity axis from a first end to a second end. A capillary member is fluidly coupled with the fluid. A vent tube having a primary vent passageway and a plurality of vent apertures is located in the storage cavity. The primary vent passageway forms a pathway from the vent apertures to the external atmosphere. Fluid cannot flow through the vent apertures at ambient temperature and pressure equilibrium. The vent apertures may be located and arranged on the vent tube such that irrespective of vertical and angular orientation of the housing relative to a gravitational vector at least one of the vent apertures is in spatial communication with the gas.

Abstract: A paint application assembly for storing and selectively applying a liquid paint includes a paint brush that may be manipulated. A bag is coupled to the paint brush and the bag contains a liquid paint. The bag is selectively opened to selectively release the liquid paint onto the paint brush.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oral cleansing device with illumination features. In one example, the device includes a housing including an aperture, such as a button aperture, defined therethrough, a diffuser connected to the housing and configured to span over the aperture. The device also includes a blocking member positioned over a portion of the diffuser and connected thereto and a lighting array received within the housing and at least partially aligned with the blocking member such that light emitted from the lighting array is transmitted to an exterior of the housing by traveling around the blocking member and through the diffuser.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cosmetic brush cases and sponge cases having a functional interior section with a plurality of vent openings designed for airing and protecting a plurality of bristles of a makeup brush or makeup sponge. The cases are configured in such a way for both sections of the body to unite to provide a container for the head of the brush or sponge.

Abstract: A height adjustable device including a counterbalance mechanism configured to be affixed adjacent to a rear portion of a vertical support member, a worksurface configured to be affixed adjacent to a front portion of the vertical support member, and a mounting member configured to slidably couple the worksurface to the counterbalance mechanism; wherein a portion of the mounting member extends through an opening defined in the vertical support member.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods for controlling movement of a desk or table. The apparatuses, systems, and methods may include a housing arranged with the desk or table and a lever configured to initiate raising or lowering of the desk in response to a force applied by a user.

Abstract: A platform apparatus is provided which may be configured to support an electronic device. The platform apparatus may include a base, an extension, and a support. Some implementations include a hinge. The platform apparatus may be configured for use by a standing, seated, or reclining user, or to support an electronic device.

Abstract: A configurable, dismantlable display case system, with supports for promotional graphics, particularly suited for use as a display cabinet, which may be used at all types of sales outlets, shopping malls, fairs and promotional events, the constitution thereof being simple and entailing a reduced cost, and with the possibility of changing the configuration of its assembly and the promotional campaign thereon as many times as may be necessary.

Abstract: A quick and efficient method to raise and lower a storage platform, storage container, and/or storage box into any unused overhead space is disclosed. The design comprises a low profile philosophy allowing the storage platform, storage container, and/or storage box to be positioned more closely to the ceiling making better use of any overhead space such as the limited space directly above a garage door. The system relies on a main drive shaft that is designed to allow one or more belts to pass through the main drive shaft thereby creating a base around which the one or more belts can wrap. The present invention is superior to those of the prior art in that there are no weak points found in this system in contrast to those found in cable systems connected to a drum or a flat fiber reinforced strap bolted to a drum. The one or more lifting straps do not terminate on the main drive shaft as do other systems via a wire drum or flat drum but simply passes through the main drive shaft.

Abstract: A catering shelving system is disclosed with a series of shelves in order to assist caters in transporting food from one location to another. The shelving system racks may be detachable or pivotally attached through the use of rotation mechanisms for easy break down and storage. The shelving system may accommodate a series of different types of pans of all shapes, sizes, and weights.

Abstract: An advertising medium includes a frame enclosing a traffic signal control cabinet. Tie rods extend between lock devices, which are secured to rails of the frame such that removing the frame from its position around the cabinet is prevented. As a result, advertising material may be secured to a traffic signal control cabinet without intruding upon or modifying the cabinet.