Abstract: A shielding member comprises a generally rectangular and flexible sheet member including a first part and a second part, a first wire surrounding at least a portion of the first part, and a second wire surrounding at least a portion of the second part. The shielding member is foldable in two about a portion between the first wire and the second wire such that the first part with the first wire and the second part with the second wire overlap each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved sunshade configuration over the prior art. A Zig-Zag clamping mechanism for connecting two endpoints of each flexible oval-shaped loop can provide an additional flexibility and strength. With an oval-shaped or being other than round-shaped support structure allows better fitment in various configurations of a window. A size-selection process wherein by premeasuring windshield glasses where each size's fitments to list of vehicles of vise-versa. This methodology also can be applied to various accessories where an accessory is compatible with most but not all vehicles so a chart that provides guidance to consumers whether an accessory will be compatible with one specific year make model.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield and/or to prevent sunlight from coming through the windshield.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield protection device. The device may comprise: a cover portion and side mirror straps. The cover portion may comprise support members configured to prevent the vehicle windshield protection device from being blown off a vehicle. The cover portion may substantially cover an outer surface of a windshield of the vehicle. The side mirror straps may engage with one or more side mirrors of the vehicle. The wind strap may engage with a top portion of a vehicle and may prevent the device from being blown off the vehicle. The cover portion is generally configured to prevent frost, ice, and snow from adhering to the windshield.

Abstract: A canopy assembly for a ride-on vehicle includes a canopy having a plurality of receivers positioned on a bottom surface of the canopy, and a plurality of canopy supports that matches in number that of the plurality of receivers. Each of the plurality of canopy supports includes at a top a connector that is configured to securely engage one of the receivers. Additionally, each of the plurality of canopy supports includes a bottom end that is configured to securely fit within a receiving aperture formed in the body of the ride-on vehicle, thereby attaching the canopy assembly to the ride-on vehicle.

Abstract: The invention is a sunscreen that deploys a flexible screen by feeding a compressible member into a channel constructed into the perimeter of a screen, such that the screen then unfurls into an appropriate vehicle dash sunscreen. For storage, the member is retracted from the channel, but as the end of the member is affixed to the device, its retraction necessarily closes the screen from its open position to the compressed storage position.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for mounting a pair of banners between upright members wherein the banners includes a flexing mechanism so that the banners can withstand high wind situations. Upper, intermediate and lower collars are mounted onto the upright members so that the intermediate collar can slide up and down along the column to allow the banner to flex. Each collar has a pair of cylindrical receptacles for receiving horizontal members so that upper, intermediate and lower horizontal members are provided so that the intermediate horizontal member slides up and down along the members in high wind situations. Elastic members connecting the intermediate and lower horizontal members stretch in high wind situations to allow the banners to flex.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for at least partially environmentally isolating a volume, such as by environmentally isolating the cargo compartment from the passenger compartment of an aircraft. In the context of an apparatus, a barrier curtain is provided that partially defines the volume. The apparatus also includes a cable extending along one or more walls that partially define the volume. The barrier curtain is supported by the cable. The apparatus may also include a cable release mechanism attached to a respective wall. The cable is carried by the cable release mechanism and the cable release mechanism is configured to fail at a predetermined load, thereby permitting the barrier curtain to drop in response to a decompression event.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for at least partially environmentally isolating a volume, such as by environmentally isolating the cargo compartment from the passenger compartment of an aircraft. In the context of an apparatus, a barrier curtain is provided that partially defines the volume. The apparatus also includes a cable extending along one or more walls that partially define the volume. The barrier curtain is supported by the cable. The apparatus may also include a cable release mechanism. The cable is held in place by the cable release mechanism and the cable release mechanism is configured to detach the cable at a predetermined load, thereby permitting the barrier curtain to drop in response to a decompression event.

Abstract: Provided is a flexible display apparatus that includes: a flexible display apparatus including: a flexible display panel; a housing including an opening through which the flexible display panel enters and exits the housing; a cylinder disposed within the housing to coil and uncoil the flexible display panel; and a stretcher that selectively extends from the opening to support the flexible display panel, such that the flexible display panel is substantially planar when the flexible display panel is extended outside of the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for supporting a banner. The apparatus includes a plurality of frames, each being formed by stacking a plurality of plates, a connection unit having an interior cover and an exterior cover connected to each other by inserting the plurality of frames into the interior and exterior covers, respectively, a supporter provided to each end of the plurality of frames to support the banner, and a support frame connected to one side of the connection unit to support the plurality of frames. In the apparatus, the plurality of environmentally friendly bamboo plates are adhered to each other and integrated into a single body, thereby obtaining both elasticity and rigidity of bamboo.

Abstract: A cargo-net assembly suitable for mounting in a frame of a motor-vehicle door or seat has a net formed by a plurality of open meshes and having an outer edge and an inextensible cable having a pair of ends. The cable is threaded through the meshes along all but a predetermined section of the net edge between the cable ends. An elastic cord is threaded through the meshes along only the predetermined section and has ends juxtaposed with and secured by respective connectors to the respective cable ends.

Abstract: A mounting system is disclosed for the mounting of a sheet on a roll-up door. The sheet is contemplated to have top and bottom opposed edges with continuous beads therealong for association with the mounting system. An elongate frame member is fixed to an upper one of the elongate panels in the elongate direction thereof. The frame member includes a mortise to receive the continuous bead along the top edge of the sheet. An elongate spring cover is mounted to one of the lower elongate panels of the roll-up door and has an access opening facing toward the elongate frame member. Springs are affixed within the elongate spring cover and attached to an elongate attachment which also includes a mortise to receive the continuous bead of the bottom edge of the sheet. The assembly of the springs, elongate attachment and sheet extend through the access opening.

Abstract: A sheet of sunshield material is configured to approximate the shape of a window in which the sunshield will be placed. At least one hinge is attached to one or both sides of the sunshield and suction cups are provided in the hinges to removably attach the sunshield to a window.

Abstract: A system for securing the fabric cover of a fabric covered building to the framework or foundation of the building. Along each side of the fabric cover, a tie-down member is fastened so as to extend substantially from one end of the fabric cover to the opposite end. This member is most conveniently a pipe inserted in pockets formed along the sides of the fabric cover, the member being exposed at intervals by cut-outs in the pockets. A plurality of individually adjustable tensioning devices, such as a winch or come-along, are positioned along each side of the fabric cover and attached at one end to the tie-down member where it is exposed by the cut-outs and attached at the opposite end to the framework or ground anchoring foundation. The tensioning devices exert an adjustable force on the tie-down members in the direction of the ground anchoring foundation.

Abstract: A flexible reinforced wall includes a plastified canvas and a trellis for reinforcing the plastified canvas. The trellis includes a plurality of ribbons with at least some of the plurality being arranged perpendicular to one another and wherein at least some of ribbons comprising a plastic material which is fixable to the plastified canvas. The ribbons have a continuous metal core for increasing their strength. The trellis is fixed to the plastified canvas by one of glueing or welding.

Abstract: A garage door decorative cover assembly for use over the exterior surface of a garage door made of a plurality of door panels includes at least one flexible panel and, for each flexible panel, a first connector and at least one resilient second connector. Each flexible panel has a first end, a second end, a front surface and a back surface. According to one embodiment and with respect to each flexible panel, the first connector attaches the first end of the flexible panel to a surface of the garage door, and the resilient second connector couples the second end of the flexible panel to a surface of the garage door other than the exterior surface such that the flexible panel is held taut when the garage door is in both open and closed positions.

Abstract: A banner display comprising a flexible, stretchable banner, a fixed mounting bracket and a hinged mounting bracket. Rigid support tubes are inserted in hems formed at the ends of the banner. The rigid support tubes are attached to mounting rods in the fixed and hinged mounting brackets. The hinged mounting bracket includes a spring mechanism which tensions the banner as the hinged mounting bracket is closed. To mount the banner, the banner is first attached to the fixed mounting bracket. The other end is attached to the hinged mounting bracket which is in the open position. As the hinged mounting bracket is closed, the banner becomes taut. The spring mechanism maintains tension in the banner when the hinged bracket is closed. As the hinged mounting bracket is closed, the mechanical advantage increases allowing the banner to be mounted without additional tools or manpower.

Abstract: An apparatus that can be used to display a desired visual message along the lateral surface of a mobile vehicle, such as a truck, van or trailer includes a display panel that can be attached to tracks on the lateral surface. The display panel is suspended at the desired tension with a hook and cord assembly. Retaining rods keep the top and leading edges of the display panel connected to the tracks.

Abstract: An adjustable support for banners comprises at least a pair of stanchions for connection to a banner. The stanchions each define an array of transverse slots distributed along the length of each stanchion. At least a pair of spaced brackets are attached to a support structure, each of the brackets defining a longitudinal aperture slidably receiving one of the stanchions in one of variable longitudinal positions. The brackets each also define transverse slot capable of registry with at least one transverse slot of the stanchion received in the longitudinal aperture. First removable cross bar extend through the transverse slot of each bracket and the transverse slot or slots of the stanchion received in each bracket. Extension spring may be provided to connect a banner to each stanchion to assist in wind resistance of the banner.

Abstract: A reuseable panel for equalizing pressure between adjacent compartments includes a frame and a movable floor which is releasably sandwiched within the frame on three sides. When there is a sufficiently large pressure differential between the compartments, the three sides of the door are dislodged from the frame (blowout) thereby exposing an opening to allow the pressure between the compartments to equalize. In order to provide additional control over the pressure at which door blowout occurs, one end of a flexible strap is fixedly attached to the door while the other end is removably connected to an attachment bracket which is fixed to the frame. By adjusting (i) the configuration of the attachment bracket, (ii) the depth at which the door is sandwiched within the frame, (iii) the number of attachment brackets, (iv) the position of the attachment brackets, and (v) the side of the frame on which the attachment brackets are mounted, the pressure differential at which door blowout occurs can be adjusted.

Abstract: An automobile window sunshade having a particularly simple structure and capable of easily being folded into a compact configuration for storage is provided. The sunshade comprises a single elongated loop of a thin strip of spring-like material covered by a sheet of one or more layers of a flexible material. The shape of the elongated loop can vary from a generally rectangular shape with slightly rounded corners to an oval or generally elliptical shape. One or both of the two major surfaces of the sheet are adapted to reflect light and heat radiation from the sun. In its normally open configuration, the sunshade is placed against the inside surface of an automobile windshield or window with a reflective surface facing outward. The single elongated fabric-covered loop of the sunshade can be easily twisted and folded into a compact configuration consisting of a series of smaller concentric loops and fabric layers.

Abstract: A collapsible elongated sun sheild including, a plurality of adjacent collapsible flexible loop members. A fabric covering material for substantially covering the flexible loop members. The loop members substantially supporting the fabric in particular areas to provide for loop portions and an interconnecting portion forming a hinge between each loop portion. The loop portions of the fabric are folded on top of each other about the hinge portion to have the loop members and associated fabric overlaying each other. The overlaying loop members are collapsed by twisting and folding to form a plurality of concentric loop rings and layers of fabric to substantially reduce the size of the sunshield.

Abstract: A bulk storage cart comprising a base, opposing side walls and rear wall secured to said base, a top-gate assembly secured to said side walls and/or rear wall, said assembly including a plurality of protected springs connecting by a corresponding number of cables to a foot plate adapted to be detachably secured to said base, thereby forming a gate for said cart.

Abstract: Energy losses from market refrigerated display cases, which are normally open, can be dramatically reduced by the use of the shield assembly of the present invention. The shield assembly comprises of plurality of transparent and resilient panels, each panel being adjacent to at least one another and having an overlapping relationship with the adjacent panel. The panels are mounted in a rigid frame and allow access therethrough by stretching and bending one or more of the panels along the overlap. The plurality of panels are fitted in a specifically configured mounting means such that they are held in place across an aperture of the display case. Retaining means are disposed adjacent the other end of the panels to keep the shield assembly in proper position.

Abstract: A thermal window barrier of quilted insulating fabric supported taut by springs connected to track runners and retractable in pleats.

Abstract: A window structure having a film supported optically flat between panes of glass, with the film secured at two opposing ends by a strip of metal grasping the film. The strip is held in a retainer resiliently secured in the glazing channel of the window. The glazing frame also includes side pieces and corner keys which support the opposed channels in spaced fixed relationship.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for disposing and stretching fabric about a frame, including first and second fabric locking members for releasably receiving and securing thereto the opposing peripheral edges, respectively, of a piece of fabric drawn about the frame. Each such locking member includes a support surface for receiving the frame, and a mechanism for releasably receiving and securing the fabric's edge in a manner that the fabric is disposed against the rear of the surface of the frame to facilitate the securing of the fabric by suitable fastening means, such as nails, tacks, etc. to the frame.

Abstract: Energy losses from market refrigerated display cases, which are normally open, can be dramatically reduced by use of an access shield according to the present invention. The access shield comprises a plurality of transparent and resilient panels, each panel being adjacent to at least one other and having an overlapping relationship with the adjacent panel. The panels may be mounted in a rigid frame and allow access therethrough by stretching and bending of one or more of the panels along the overlapped line. The plurality of panels may also be fitted to a spring-tensioned roller and stretched across the aperture of the refrigerated display case. In another embodiment, the plurality of panels may each be attached at an opposite end to a holder having a bow tie shaped protrusion which is urged into a receiving indentation in a fixture to temporarily lock the panel in a predetermined position and yet to permit free rotation within a sector to facilitate access. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: Energy losses from market refrigerated display cases, which are normally open, can be dramatically reduced by use of an access shield according to the present invention. The access shield comprises a plurality of transparent and resilient panels, each panel being adjacent to at least one other and having an overlapping relationship with the adjacent panel. The panels may be mounted in a rigid frame and allow access therethrough by stretching and bending of one or more of the panels along the overlapped line. The plurality of panels may also be fitted to a spring tensioned roller and stretched across the aperture of the display refrigeration case. In another embodiment, the plurality of panels may each be attached at an opposite ends to a holder having a bow tie shaped protrusion which is urged into a receiving indentation a fixture to temporarily lock the panel in a predetermined position and yet to permit free rotation within a sector to facilitate access.