Abstract: A medication dosage indicator having two portions, a body portion and a cap portion. The body portion includes a circular top wall and a plurality of raised indicator tabs spaced apart in a circular fashion that have indicia corresponding to the day of the week or other unit of time. The cap portion includes a circular upper wall with a plurality of apertures sized and spaced apart to fit in a mating relationship with the indicator tabs.

Abstract: A datable food storage container including a vessel having an upper mouth-defining structure, a vessel wall and a vessel bottom; a lid fixable to the upper mouth-defining structure, the lid having a top surface and a bottom surface, the lid having a lid cavity in the top surface; and a dating mechanism positioned in the lid cavity and releasably engaged with the lid, the dating mechanism including a plurality of generally cylindrical body members fixably rotatable about a common axis substantially parallel to the top surface of the lid, each of the body members having an outer surface which carries indicia, and a tubular shaft releasably engaged with the lid and extending through the cylindrical body members along the common axis such that the body members are fixably rotatable about the shaft.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a tournament scheduler wherein one disk is subdivided into a multiplicity of fields, with each field being assigned to one round of the tournament. Each field is provided with a multiplicity of receptions to which markers representing a respective team each may be fastened. These markers are slidingly displaced to the fields of a next round in the course of the tournament.

Abstract: A mechanical pressure gauge indicator for showing a position of a multi-turn non-rising water valve stem is disclosed. The mechanical pressure gauge indicator uses 180 degrees of turning motion to indicate various approximations of pressure downstream of the regulating valve. One half turn of the mechanical simulated pressure gauge indicator indicates ten turns of the multi-turn non-rising water valve stem.

Abstract: A medication container has a tubular container body with an upper open end, a cap detachably securable to the upper end of the container body by clockwise rotation relative thereto and removable from the container body by counter clockwise rotation relative thereto, and a cap liner within the cap and having a peripheral portion engageable with the upper end of the container body to close the upper end. The cap liner having an upwardly extending wall and the cap having a downwardly extending wall adjacent the upwardly extending wall of the cap liner. The cap and the cap liner have inter-engaging mechanism provided on the downwardly extending wall of the cap and the upwardly extending wall of the cap liner to prevent rotational movement therebetween when the cap is rotated in one direction relative to the container body and permit relative movement therebetween when the cap is rotated in an opposite direction relative to the container body.

Abstract: A medication container has a tubular container body with an open upper end, and a cap detachably securable to the upper edge of the container body by clockwise rotation relative thereto, the cap and the container body having mutually engageable stops preventing anti-clockwise opening rotation of the cap relative to the container body when the cap is in an upper position relative to the container body. A cap liner of resilient material within the cap has a peripheral portion engageable with the upper end of the container body to close the upper end, the cap liner also having a central button portion in a central aperture in the cap for manual engagement by a person wishing to open the container.

Abstract: A medication container has a tubular container body with an upper open end, a cap detachably securable to the upper end of the container body by clockwise rotation relative thereto and removable from the container body by counter clockwise rotation relative thereto, and a cap liner within the cap and having a peripheral portion engageable with the upper end of the container body to close the upper end. The cap liner rotates with the cap when the cap is rotated in one direction relative to the container body and remains stationary relative to the cap when the cap is rotated in an opposite direction relative to the container body, the cap and the cap liner having indicia which indicates the next dosage time when the cap is rotated in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a frame and an operating mechanism on the frame. The operating mechanism includes a line canying spool with a first structure operable for directing line onto the spool. Settable structure on the spool can be placed selectively in at least first and second different states which are each detectable by a user. The settable structure is placeable selectively in the first state to give a user a detectable indication that a first type of line is on the spool and in a second state to give the user a detectable indication that a second type of line is on the spool.

Abstract: A Chinese sexagenary cycle calendar including a calendar stand, a celestial stem ball marked with the 10 celestial stem signs and revolvably supported within a ball socket at a front side of the calendar stand, and 12 individual animal pictures and one 12-animal table arranged in a loose-leaf manner and fastened to the calendar stand by a coil, the 12 individual animal pictures showing respectively the 12 animals of the 12 Terrestrial Branches and respectively marked with the 12 terrestrial branch signs, the 12-animal table comprising 12 animal blocks showing the 12 animals of the 12 terrestrial branches and marked with the 12 terrestrial branch signs respectively.

Abstract: A fan speed indicator is provided including a conventional fan with a pull cord adapted to change a speed at which the fan is running upon being pulled. Further provided is mechanical mechanism for mechanically indicating the speed at which the fan is currently running.

Abstract: A display support device for displaying flags and banners comprises a base having a cavity; a shaft attached to a rotatable member received by the cavity for rotation freely in all directions; and a clamping arrangement for clamping the rotatable member against the cavity of the base to prevent relative movement therebetween. This attachment arrangement employs a plunger, positioned for movement along the longitudinal axis of the base, which is forced out of the bottom of the base by the rotatable member pressing against the bottom wall of the cavity of the base under the action of the clamping arrangement. The plunger, when the display support device is loosely clipped or strapped to the disparate object, acts to tighten the clip or strap so as to clasp the display support device to the disparate object, regardless of the surface irregularity of the object.

Abstract: A container assembly is provided for use in monitoring consumption of a liquid from the container assembly. The container assembly includes a body constructed and arranged to hold a liquid. The body has a base portion and an opposing top portion. The top portion permits liquid to be supplied into and to be removed from the body. The base portion has a skirt member. Indicator structure is operatively associated with the skirt member for rotational motion relative to the body into a plurality of different positions. Indicia is disposed on the body to indicate consumptive uses of the container assembly. Complementary engaging structure is on the skirt member and on the indicator structure for mounting the indicator structure with respect to the skirt member in such a manner that rotation of the indicator structure is possible in one direction and rotation of the indicator structure is resisted in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A method of making a composite plastic knob including the steps of forming a plastic core having a front wall of a generally uniform thickness with an integral discernible window portion formed in a fin projecting outwardly of the front wall and with the window having a thickness less than the generally uniform thickness of the front wall; positioning an anvil in the core in supporting engagement with the window portion of the fin and injection molding an outer covering of an opaque plastic of a contrasting color over the front wall of the core except for the window portion of the fin thereof. The knob includes a plastic core having a front wall of generally uniform thickness and an integral portion of a window formed in a fin projecting outwardly of the front wall. The window is thinner than the front wall of the core.

Abstract: A transreflective instrument display has a generally planar reverse image light emitting display panel, a transflector surface positioned at a predetermined angle with respect to the display panel. The transflector has a P-plane reflectance and S-plane reflectance. A illuminated pointer is positioned behind the transflector. The display is formed of light transmitted from the pointer and reflecting light from said display panel simultaneously to form an image. The transflector is preferably coated with a coating that increases the reflectivity of the P-plane polarization of the transflector.

Abstract: A medication container has a tubular container body having an open upper end, and a cap detachably securable to the upper end of the container body by clockwise rotation relative thereto. The cap and the container body have mutually engageable stops preventing anti-clockwise opening rotation of the cap relative to the container body when the cap is in an upper position relative to the container body. A cap liner of resilient material is located within the cap and has a peripheral portion engageable with the upper end of the container body to close the upper end, the cap liner also having a central button portion projecting upwardly through a central aperture in the cap for manual engagement by a person wishing to open the container. The cap has a downward extending wall adjacent the aperture and engaged by the cap liner to maintain the cap in the upper position relative to the container body.

Abstract: Indicators and methods of indicating are disclosed. Intended primarily for use with medicine containers, the devices typically indicate the number of doses of medication ingested or remaining to be taken by a patient during a particular period. These devices additionally provide tactile assistance to patients in appropriately repositioning the indicator arms and, when used correctly, may reduce the possibility of patient overdose by restricting improper attempts to advance the indicator arm.

Abstract: A disk shaped element has a plurality of tactile sensed position indicators arranged along its' circumference. Each position indicator consists of a straight bar terminated at one end with a rod having a diameter greater than the thickness of the corresponding bar. Each bar extends outwardly from the circumference of the disk, and each rod extends outwardly from the circumference a distance greater than the corresponding bar. Each position indicator on the dial is oriented analogous to an hour hand position on a clock, with the rod providing a reference for the base of the hand.

Abstract: A closure a container, including capability for counting and indicating the number of times the closure has undergone a cycle of closing and opening the container, and further for incorporating the closure into a device for for resisting the opening of the container by a child.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for indicating when a person either took a pill or other medication, or when he is scheduled to take the next dose of the medication. The invention is conveniently attached to a pill bottle having a cap. An image of a clock face is printed on or adhered to the top of the bottle cap and/or the bottom and may include either a MEDICATION TAKEN AT image or a MEDICATION DUE AT image. A transparent, rotatable cap, having an arrow indicator inscribed thereon, is placed over the bottle cap. A second transparent, rotatable cap, having an arrow indicator inscribed thereon may be placed over a clock face image and a medication image on the bottom for use as a second timer reminder. When a medication is taken, the rotatable cover covering the MEDICATION TAKEN AT end is turned to the time taken. The opposite end timer is then turned to the MEDICATION DUE AT end to indicate when the next dose is due.

Abstract: A rotatable knob for adjusting the temperature setting of a thermostat has a deformable tab that is permanently deformed upon rotational movement of the knob to a position that is indicative of a temperature setting greater than a predetermined optimum temperature setting. A deformed tab demonstrates that the knob was moved to a position for setting the thermostat at a temperature greater than the optimum temperature setting.

Abstract: A multi time interval pin comprising a cap rotatably attached to, and a pin rigidly attached to, a carrier base. The cap comprises a window wherethrough indicia on a carrier base upper surface is legible. The carrier base further comprises a carrier base lower surface with a carrier base projection extending perpendicularly from the carrier base lower surface. The pin also extends perpendicularly from the carrier base lower surface, such that the pin and the carrier base projection are approximately parallel. The pin, carrier base lower surface, and carrier base projection define an anti-rotation notch whereby the multi time interval pin may be prevented from rotating relative to a timer disc in which it is installed when the cap is rotated relative to the carrier base.

Abstract: A gas cartridge introduced into the housing of the invention is punctured by a pin moved by an arm designed to show through a window whether the cartridge is full or empty. A pulling on a tab rotates the arm to action, in puncturing the cartridge and a spring then locks the visual display in position. The pin is provided with a cone-shaped head which prevents any re-arming of the arm from changing the display to show that the cartridge is full, when in fact the cartridge has been spent.

Abstract: A cap is provided for use in the filler neck of a tank. The cap includes a closure mechanism for closing the filler neck and a handle mechanism for rotating the closure mechanism relative to the filler neck to a sealed position engaging the filler neck and establishing a sealed connection between the closure mechanism and the filler neck. The cap also includes a delayed actuation mechanism for providing a lost-motion driving connection between the handle mechanism and the closure mechanism and an indicator mechanism for providing an indication of sealed closure of the filler neck upon movement of the closure mechanism in the filler neck to its sealed position. The indicator mechanism includes an indicator affixed to the delayed actuation mechanism and the indicator is a reflective member visible to a user of the fuel cap.

Abstract: A speed indicator for bicycles for indicating the shifting action of the bicycle and a speed sign at each state of shift includes a driving wheel driven by a takeup reel of a shifting device, a resilient strip driven by the driving wheel, and a track along which the resilient strip may displace. When the resilient strip displaces along the track, a shift sign pre-formed on the resilient strip may be shown through an indicating element provided on the track. The resilient strip may be adapted for use in vertically or horizontally oriented tracks of any construction, and their assembly is easy. The driving wheel further includes a compensation mechanism for ensuring clear indication of the indicated sign on the resilient strip.

Abstract: A speed indicator includes a stationary member fixed to a handlebar of a bicycle, a takeup element supported by the stationary member to be rotatable about a first axis for taking up a control cable, a shift lever for rotating the takeup element, and a pointer pivotable about a second axis fixed to the stationary member. The pointer overlaps the takeup element as viewed in a direction along the first axis. The speed indicator further includes an indicating section for cooperating with the pointer for indicating a speed stage selected by operation of the shift lever. The takeup element has a projection engaged with a slot formed in the pointer for causing the pointer to pivot in response to rotation of the takeup element.

Abstract: A compliance system is described to help patients organize and comprehend multiple or single medication and treatment schedules. Containers for prescribed and over-the-counter drugs are numbered to coordinate with a numbered medication listing and medication profile. The numbered medication listing is made visible on an easel structure that also comprises large master dials whose faces have time or day indicia imprinted and an attached anchor on which a perforated pointer is seated to rotate relative to each other. Optional magnet master dials are provided for other visible places, such as the refrigerator door, to alert to schedule compliance time or day. The numbered containers are provided with small dials, imprinted with time or day indicia, that are perforated to seat on the adhesive anchor arrow indicator to rotate relative to each other.

Abstract: A dart game score board includes a case having a plurality of walled compartments therein. A removable front cover of the case forms one wall of the compartments, with the front cover having formed therein a plurality of groups of window openings arranged in a prescribed pattern and the window openings of each group aligned with a corresponding one of the walled compartments. A plurality of scoring modules are removably inserted in each of the walled compartments, with one scoring module aligned with a corresponding window opening. Each scoring module has a rotatable spool extending through a window opening to enable indicia on the spools to be displayed to keep score during play by one or more players.

Abstract: The outside perimeter contact surface is molded with a continuously varying outer radius as measured relative to the axis of rotation and concentric circles of contrasting color disposed on the lateral surface of the thumbwheel with centers located at axis of rotation thereby providing visual and tactile feedback to the user of the character of output signal.

Abstract: A last event indicator apparatus includes a cylindrical support having a longitudinal axis, an outer surface and a tapered flange structure. The tapered flange structure has a first end having a first diameter and a second end having a second diameter that is greater than the first diameter of the first end. An expandable indicator ring is disposed over the outer surface. The indicator ring is axially displaceable along the longitudinal axis to engage the tapered flange structure and cause expansion of the indicator ring. The expandable indicator ring is rotatable about the longitudinal axis over the outer surface to each of a plurality of selected positions.

Abstract: A reminder device with circular dials similar to the face of a clock for pill and medicine containers is adapted for attaching to a pill bottle or other container. The rotatable dials may be manually set to indicators showing the weekday, date and time for taking a pill or other medicinal dose. The reminder device is disposable and may be pinned to the bottle top or other medicine container or temporarily affixed by means of an adhesive.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a spinning reel, in which a depressing member non-rotatably mounted on a front portion of a spool shaft and allowed to be moved in an axial direction relative thereto, is urged by a coiled spring against braking plates provided in a spool, and a drag force adjusting member rotatably mounted on the depressing member and prevented from falling off therefrom, is threadingly engaged with the spool shaft. Scales are provided on a surface of the depressing member facing the adjusting member, and a window hole through which the scales can be seen is provided on the adjusting member, thereby indicating the magnitude of the drag force set by rotating the adjusting member.

Abstract: A knob and skirt assembly having a dial which can be calibrated relative to a control shaft and easily assembled in the proper position of alignment. The assembly includes a knob having a handle portion and hub portion. The knob portion has a control shaft receiving socket at the outer end thereof. The handle portion has an axially facing annular rim. At least one arcuate segment of teeth is formed on the annular rim. A disk shaped skirt has a central opening which fits over and receives the hub of the knob. A shallow well is formed in the skirt surrounding the central opening. Teeth formed in at least one arcuate segment are positioned in the well to mesh with the teeth on the annular rim. Ribs on the knob are heated and bent over against the skirt to fasten the knob to the skirt and to frictionally resist rotation of the hub and the skirt relative to each other until a predetermined rotational force is applied. An indexing notch is formed in the central opening of the skirt at the peripheral edge thereof.

Abstract: A calendar including a first disk and a second disk. The second disk is connected to and rotatable concentrically relative to the first disk. The first disk includes a window and indicia adjacent to the window representing the various days of the week. The first disk further includes indicia indicating various months of the year and lead lines which function as pointers. Thus, the user may select, by using the pointers, a desired year from a table or a list of a plurality of years appearing on the second disk. This configuration allows the user to easily select a predetermined year by means of a pointer. The second disk further includes a day number grid, the dates ranging from 1 to 31. When the second disk is rotated relative to the first disk, the day grid draws an orbit and the grid is located below the window of the first disk. Consequently, when a predetermined year with respect to a predetermined month is selected, the window displays a corresponding calendar month.

Abstract: In indicating devices of the invention, a slide member is disposed between two registering rectangular sheets forming a holding member and is guided for relative rectilinear movement in certain embodiments and for relative rotational movement in other embodiments, the position of the slide member relative to the holding member being adjustable according to differences in handicap and to indicate stroke holes on which strokes are to be given by one golfer to another golfer in a accordance with a particular order of handicap order numbers of a golf course. Certain embodiments are designed for use separately from a golf course score card while others include indicia to be usable as golf course score card and to more directly indicate stroke holes.

Abstract: A storage container includes a base housing having first and second containers mounted to the housing. The base housing includes a cavity therewithin, having a rotatable dial projecting through a first side wall of the housing. The dial includes sequential digits visible through a window in a top wall of the housing, wherein sequential days are counted relative to contact lenses, and particularly disposable contact lenses stored within the first and second containers.

Abstract: A digital thermostat includes a microcontroller and a single rotary encoder switch having an adjusting shaft and a knob connected to the shaft. The shaft of the switch is rotatable by the knob to a plurality of discrete angular positions, each of which enables the switch to provide a unique signal to the microcontroller. Each unique signal is interpreted by the microcontroller so as to establish a desired set point temperature. Each discrete angular switch position also effects a visual display, through an opening in the thermostat cover, of the desired set point temperature.

Abstract: A warning device for indicating undesired rotation of a threaded nut on a non-rotatable threaded shaft includes a tight fitting shell for covering the nut and a manually rotatable highly visible indicator on the end of the shell to be adjusted to a predetermined initial alignment. Any torque change caused by nut rotation will therefore rotate the indicator from its predetermined alignment.

Abstract: A device for preventing inadvertent headlight illumination includes a first panel for securing the device to an interior surface of a vehicle. A second panel is attached to the first panel and is movable with respect thereto for exposing a warning legend. The warning legend is disposed on one or both of the panels and is exposed to the view of the operator when the second panel is moved. The warning device also includes a motor vehicle door from within the vehicle. A cavity is formed in the door and a panel is received in the cavity. The panel is movable from a repose position to a warning position in which it also interferes with access to the interior door handle.

Abstract: A container system and method for indicating the proper orientation of the closure of a container. The system comprises a container and rotatable closure, and a label applied in an overlapping relation to the closure and container. The label has an area which can be separated, and alignment indicators on the two segments of the label which are unaligned. In use, after the label has been applied, the closure is removed by unscrewing, breaking the label. Thereafter, when the closure is reapplied, the closure is overtightened to align the previously unaligned alignment indicators of the label to insure a leak-free containeer system after the closure has been reapplied.

Abstract: A contact lens container holder consists of a base member 1 formed with a well 2 which is sized to receive a contact lens container 3. The base member 1 has a skirt 4 in which are formed a plurality of rectangular apertures 5. Behind the skirt is a rotatable member having segments of different colors red and green with means for rotating it so that if the contact lens container contains for example peroxide the color red will be seen through the apertures 5 whereas if it contains neutralizing solution the rotatable member is reset to show green through the apertures 5.

Abstract: An ink fountain assembly for use in duplicating machines, such as rotary offset lithographic machines. A fountain trough is defined by an elongated blade extending along one side of the trough and an ink fountain roller extending along the other side of the trough defining a gap therebetween. A plurality of independently adjustable thumb screws are provided for varying the gap and the ink flow therethrough. A plurality of caps are positionable over the thumb screws in any angular position relative thereto. The caps have indicators to facilitate calibrating the positions of adjustment of the thumb screws.

Abstract: The device comprises two circular discs each having indicia and an arrow on each outer surface and on each inner surface having a c-shaped wall with an opening and a central body having front and back faces, each face provided with an arrow located centrally of and adjacent to an opening of a c-shaped wall extending from each face of the body. The c-shaped wall of each disc is designed to be inserted into each c-shaped wall on the central body, also each c-shaped wall of each disc is provided with a frictional element to hold the assembled device together when the discs are rotatably mounted to the body, this frictional element also serves as a locking element after manual rotation of the discs for the alignment of any selected indicia or arrow on the outer surface of each disc with the arrow on the central body. Once the device is assembled two coinholders exist, one on the front face of the body and the other on the back face of the body.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle service reminder display device comprised basically of: a shallow box or case having a principal rectangular face wall, side walls and end walls within which are mounted rows of indicia wheels organized between divider walls; and a case closure plate for maintaining the indicia wheels in operative alignment. The principal face wall of the device includes a number of viewing ports through which indicia information and data imprinted on the periphery of the wheels may be read. The indicia wheels are individually rotatable through the viewing ports by finger tip pressure and movement thereof to set appropriate data and information under service item nomenclature printed on the outside of the face wall adjacent each viewing port.

Abstract: A device for preventing inadvertent headlight illumination includes a first panel for securing the device to an interior surface of a vehicle. A second panel is attached to the first panel and is moveable with respect thereto for exposing a warning legend. The warning legend is disposed on one or both of the panels and is exposed to the view of the operator when the second panel is moved. Several embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A golf glove having a golf stroke counter mounted on the back thereof which includes a cursor, which is either a straight member or a dial which is retained within layers of material on the back of a golf glove and which can be moved to positions designating the specific number of strokes taken and which is frictionally engaged in such positions.

Abstract: A time dial for a pharmaceutical container, preferably the container cap, is disclosed. The time dial comprises a disk rotatably mounted on the top surface of the cap; a window in the disk; and a plurality of numerals representing hours arranged in a ring on the top surface of the cap, underlying the disk, whereby rotation of the disk causes a select numeral to appear through the window.

Abstract: A route indicator for use in automobiles and other motor vehicles uses a route instruction card of a flexible material maintained in a coaxial position within a transparent hollow cylinder by hoop tension produced by the natural elasticity of the card. One end of the cylinder is fastenable by an interference fit to a cup-shaped cap rotatably fastened to the upright portion of a bracket fastenable to a structural member within the vehicle. The cylinder is readily removable from the cap to permit replacement of an instruction card through an open end of the transparent cylinder.

Abstract: An ink ribbon cassette has a cassette case in which a thermal transfer ink ribbon subjected to a plurality of printing operations on the same surface at the same position. The case is alternately loaded in a thermal printer in a first loading posture and in a second loading posture which is a reversed posture to the first one to change a feed direction of the ribbon in the printer. A count display unit is provided on the case to record the number of times of use of the ribbon and display the number.

Abstract: Translucent and opaque graphics are mounted on transparent sheets and laminated to form a net ball game scoring device designed specifically for but not limited to the game of volleyball. The device is designed to be mounted to the net for quick reference and access by the players. Score indicators have a common axis and are color coded to differentiate the team's scores. Utilizing translucent graphics, the score indicators change color when the score is tied. The dynamic score indicators are contained internally in the transparent laminate so they cannot be accidentally changed. The two dynamic score indicators' positions are changed by dialing them through one of two slots located on opposite faces of the device so as each team has access only to its own score indicator.

Abstract: Deck access box connected to a deck of a ship and to reach rods to operate valves below decks. The deck access box is fixed to the ship's deck. The deck access box includes a spindle connected to the reach rod by a suitable coupling. The top end of the spindle includes a recess used to turn the spindle which in turn operates the valve. The spindle has indicator apparatus coupled to it to show the travel position of the valve. The indicator apparatus includes indicators and a new and improved transmission for regulating the movement of the indicators to provide a uniform, non-intermittent, and continuous position indicator of the valve open-close status. The indicators are adjustable, rotate and travel a circular distance proportionally equal to the travel of the gate or other closing device of the valve, such as a door, gate, plug valve or other device.