Abstract: A vehicle projection system relating to use of a light projecting system comprising at least one light projector adapted to project at least one decorative light design onto at least one exterior portion of a vehicle. The system preferably uses a laser projector and user-selectable controller to select and control decorative designs projected onto the vehicle exterior. The controller may be manually operated, computer programmed, remote controlled or utilize pre-selected programming.

Abstract: A carrier for use in supporting a component in a vehicle structure in accordance with the present invention includes at least a pair of side rails each having a first end and an opposed second end. The first and second ends of the side rails are attached to the vehicle structure, and each side rail includes a predetermined bending location at a predetermined location between the first and second ends. The component is adapted to be attached to the side rails intermediate the predetermined bending location and the first end. The side rails are operable to bend about the predetermined bending location when an impact load is applied to the first end of the side rails.

Abstract: A portable mobile education center that includes a system of electronic teaching aids that can be transported by a utility vehicle such as a HumVee is disclosed. In particular, the disclosed mobile education center is comprised of at least one electronic whiteboard networked with other electronic devices, such as personal computers and video players to provide enhanced multimedia capabilities for field training sessions. The electronic whiteboard has a display side that is attachable to a presentation side of the vehicle.

Abstract: A tailgate advertising assembly includes a tailgate and a billboard. The tailgate is for attachment to a rear of a vehicle so as to be moved between a closed position and an open position as for loading and unloading, and has an upper extremity, a lower extremity, opposing side extremities, an inner face, and an outer face. The billboard is engaged to the tailgate, and overlies the outer face of the tailgate. The billboard supports advertising indicia.

Abstract: A signaling system for mounting to an exterior surface of an emergency vehicle is provided. The signaling system includes a light bar and a pair of mounting feet. The light bar can include a plurality of signaling devices supported on and distributed along a base member and enclosed by a cover. The light bar can be secured to the mounting feet via a plurality of fasteners. The mounting feet can be connected to the emergency vehicle via roof straps. Each mounting foot can include a base, which can have a support portion, a contoured portion, and a pair of compartments; a pair of seals associated with each compartment; a pair of covers, which can be translucent, removably mounted to the base to enclose the compartments; and a roof strap secured to the base. Each compartment can house a signaling device, such as a lamp assembly.

Abstract: A series of structural panels are installed on a bed of a trailer or truck and interconnected by channels to support a roof structure and roll-up or swing-up doors between panels. Storage and display spaces between panels use V-channels and U-channels as long bins or shelving with sides. A doorway at the back end allows access to an interior aisle between the storage and display spaces. A pivotable ramp to the back doorway pivots up to form part of the door.

Abstract: A generally square cross section support is configured to be received within the receptacle of a conventional trailer hitch of a vehicle. A step plate having a generally planar shape is pivotally secured to the outer end of the support and is pivotable between a raised or vertical orientation and a lowered or horizontal step providing orientation. An over-center spring mechanism is operative upon the step plate to provide stable step plate positioning in either of its two positions. In an alternate embodiment, a source of illumination which is operative in the lowered step providing position of the step plate is utilized.

Abstract: A tailgate advertising assembly includes a tailgate and a billboard. The tailgate is for attachment to a rear of a vehicle so as to be moved between a closed position and an open position as for loading and unloading, and has an upper extremity, a lower extremity, opposing side extremities, an inner face, and an outer face. The billboard is engaged to the tailgate, and overlies the outer face of the tailgate. The billboard supports advertising indicia.

Abstract: A system for mounting an object on a surface. The system has first and second supports for placement at spaced locations on a surface, and a plurality of modules that are engageable with each other and the first and second supports to define a first spanning section between the first and second supports that is spaced relative to a surface on which the first and second supports are placed.

Abstract: An illuminated sign display is mounted on a truck or trailer sidewall. The display includes a four sided frame with one of the frame sides being hinged so that it can be opened to receive an advertising sheet, between a front clear plastic sheet for protecting the advertising sheet, and a rear white translucent sheet. The display also includes a white metal back sheet adjacent the truck wall and an illumination device mounted between the white metal back sheet and the white translucent sheet in a chamber formed between the two.

Abstract: Mobile multi-display billboard vehicles are provided. A representative vehicle includes a cab and a bed portion, and at least one multi-display sign box. Methods and other systems are also provided.

Abstract: A collapsible display cart for storing, transporting and displaying merchandise which has a base with shelves for holding merchandise, which can be raised and extended, at least one pair of wheels for moving the cart and a canopy for covering the base in closed condition.

Abstract: Mobile multi-display billboard vehicles are provided. A representative vehicle includes a cab and a bed portion, and at least one multi-display sign box. Methods and other systems are also provided.

Abstract: A mobile showroom for displaying merchandise such as furniture and clothing, is comprised of a drivable truck body that has a freight section converted to a merchandise showroom with see-through panels and, optionally, scrolling displays that can be used to showcase the merchandise or show different types of merchandise, or to provide transparent sections through which the merchandise itself may be viewed.

Abstract: Over-the-road concrete mixer motor trucks with rotatable concrete mixer drums have indicia placed on the drums comprising advertisements of a product or service, and which may be readable from opposite sides of the motor truck as it traverses a roadway. In alternate embodiments, indicia on the rotatable mixer drum is placed in a helical or spiral fashion or simulates the appearance of an article other than the drum itself.

Abstract: A mobile showroom for displaying merchandise such as furniture, clothing and the like, is comprised of a drivable truck body that has a freight section converted to a merchandise showroom with see-through panels and, optionally, scrolling displays that can be used to showcase the merchandise or show different types of merchandise, or to provide transparent sections through which the merchandise itself may be viewed.

Abstract: A tailgate sign which is removably attachable onto a pre-existing tailgate and is used for display of signs thereon, or the like. Also, in one embodiment the sign may be reversible or rotated between a first display position and a second display position, etc.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted, rearward cantilevered frame for holding planar display material such as signs. A sign frame, having a tongue extending from a margin thereof, is made to hold planar displays and present them so that pedestrian traffic, on both sides of the bearing vehicle, may readily view the display. The tongue is made for insertion into a trailer hitch receiver, serves as a securing mount, and is the principal directional and cantilever support for the frame. Guy lines are used to support, further secure and stabilize the sign-bearing frame during vehicle movement by running them from frame tie-points to vehicle hard-points.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus to attract a missing person in a search and rescue operation. The apparatus includes a vehicle having a body; a plurality of equipment for use in response to a search and rescue emergency disposed within and on the vehicle, the plurality including a siren and a beacon; a power source for powering at least the siren and the beacon; and a circuit coupled to the siren and the beacon for controlling the siren and the beacon.

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention relates to a method of selling merchandise, particularly clothing fashions and accessories, to customers at locations convenient to the customer. Initially, potential customers are identified and contacted by direct telemarketing. If a customer is interested in purchasing merchandise, an appointment is scheduled at a location convenient to the customer. At the appointed time, a mobile store vehicle is driven to the appointed location. A customer can enter the vehicle. The fashion coordinator can present a brief fashion show. The customer can browse through the inventory displayed within the vehicle. A salesperson can merchandise the inventory and provide fashion suggestions to the customer. The customer can try on the merchandise within the vehicle. The customer can purchase the fashions within the vehicle.

Abstract: A large advertising assembly that can be easily moved from one pickup truck to another. The assembly includes an advertising display and a bed frame member. The bed frame member fits snugly into the bed of a standard pickup truck and provides a platform on which the advertising display is removably mounted. The advertising display has an internal light source, removable translucent advertising panels and a portion that extends over the cab of the pickup truck to provide a large area for advertisement.

Abstract: A trailer for reducing boundary layer normal-pressure drag thereon. The trailer includes a chassis, wheel assemblies, a body, a plurality of lights, and a power source. The chassis releasably attaches to a vehicle towing the trailer. The wheel assemblies are rotatably mounted to the chassis. The body is disposed on the chassis and displays advertisements. The plurality of lights are disposed in the body and selectively illuminate the advertisements on the body. The power source is disposed in the body and powers the plurality of lights. The body is symmetrically-wedge-shaped for reducing the boundary layer normal-pressure drag thereon.

Abstract: A mobile multi-message billboard advertising system (10) comprising a truck (12) having a wheel-supported cab (14) and chassis (16). A superstructure (18) is mounted onto the chassis (16) of the truck (12). A plurality of tri-visional action display units visional action display units (20) are affixed to the superstructure (18). A facility (22) on the superstructure (18) is for illuminating the tri-visional action display units (20), so that advertisements (24) can be seen thereon.

Abstract: The invention is a broadcast vehicle constructed in the form of a fifth wheel vehicle. The vehicle walls are insulated to provide a sound proof broadcast studio. The vehicle is self contained with a generator power source, an extendable antenna, and a control access from inside and outside of the vehicle. Windows are constructed such that the bottom of the windows in the broadcast studio are off-set inward at the bottom of the window and slanted out to the top of the window such that a side impact to the vehicle will not break the double pane cushion mounted glass.

Abstract: A portable greenhouse on wheels. The frame of the greenhouse is integrally welded to a conventional flatbed car trailer. The roof is covered in plexiglass or similar material in order to admit sunlight but provide shelter for the greenhouse contents. Five windows are provided across both sides of the greenhouse, each window being hinged at the top. This allows the entire side of the trailer to be opened up for access to the greenhouse contents by merely raising each of the windows. The rear section of the greenhouse is removable, such that a unitary display rack may be slid into or out of the greenhouse. The display rack includes angled shelves which place the greenhouse contents for easy viewing and access from the open windows.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted advertising system attachable to a vehicle having non-planar sidewalls that pivot with respect to the vehicle's chassis such as a dump truck. The advertising system comprises a rigid frame member, a first surface member for displaying advertising indica, a sign surface member, and a border member. The rigid frame member defines an interior area closed over by the frame member and includes a mechanical connection for attaching the frame member against the non-planar, vehicle sidewall. The first surface member is attached to the frame member in a manner such that the interior area is substantially covered and bridged over by the first surface member. The border member is in mechanical connection with the frame member in a manner such that the perimeter of the sign surface member is covered by the border member.

Abstract: A portable platform has a first configuration where it may be transported safely over public highways and a second configuration where it is transformed into a display that attracts crowds of visitors at a fair or festival. The platform is elevated above a support surface by a conventional wheel and axle assembly, and is accessible when in its display mode by a stairway. A large structure positioned at one end of the platform is shaped like a beverage bottle, to be promoted and has a hollow interior to house equipment and workers. A door formed in the structure admits personnel, and a window enables the serving of the product being promoted to patrons attracted to the platform by the large structure. Safety rails and a tent-like covering complete the assembly.

Abstract: A mounting system and method allows standard billboard panels to be mounted onto the side of a commercial semi-trailer or the like. A lower retaining channel and an upper retaining channel form a track into which billboard panels are inserted and retained. Removable end channels prevent the panels from sliding out of the track. The panels are secured together by tongue and groove joints and fasteners which are inserted through apertures in adjoining panels. The panels are covered with either paid commercial advertisements similar to a conventional billboard, or with the trailer owner's own name, insignia, advertising, or the like.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a mobile display pavilion are shown and described. Each embodiment includes a trailer for being attached to a wheeled chassis and a vehicle having a door or doors that swing down to a slanted position against the ground, a support system on the inner surface of the door for receiving and displaying merchandiser and a latch for securing the door or doors when they are closed. The support system is preferably a series of steps that transforms the door or doors into a terraced platform. The pavilion is self-contained in terms of utilities and water and may be set up and folded away with a minimum of steps.

Abstract: Apparatus for transportation and display of demonstrations and articles of merchandise utilizes a trailer part with undercarriage for facilitating movement from one location to another and is also provided with vertically adjustable castors which can be utilized to lift the carriage clear of a floor or road surface so that the vehicle can be maneuvered on the castors alone. In order to increase the area available for product display while maintaining dimensions more suitable for transport and, at the same time, providing protection for articles being transported, a box like body is provided on or integral with the trailer, the box having open sides covered by box-like covers each cover provided with, when closed, an inward facing open side, the covers each being connected by vertical hinge arrangements to a vertical corner of the body to allow horizontal swing-out-opening, the covers including, within themselves, display spaces which are visible when the covers are opened.

Abstract: An advertising vehicle has two opposite, outwardly facing spaced apart walls of televison screens. An A-C generator powers them. An air conditioner between the walls cools the television equipment. A control board controls the televisions. A televions monitor shows the pictures on both televison walls.

Abstract: An on-vehicle display device mounted on the bed of a vehicle has a display screen unit which is vertically divided into at least three screens. When the display device is housed, the display screens are disposed in parallel with each other. When the display device is constructed, one of the display screens is moved to the uppermost position, and another is moved to the lowermost position by a horizontal extension hydraulic unit, the remaining screen being moved to an intermediate position by a diagonal extension hydraulic unit, to obtain a very large screen.

Abstract: An advertising car includes screens installed in the side and/or the rear of the car. Projectors disposed within the car project light rays directly, or indirectly, onto the screens to display video images. The light rays from two different projectors intersect within the car.

Abstract: The invention relates to a billboard device suitable for use in posting a sheet of advertisement of guide bill, in particular, on the structure of a vehicle. The billboard device eliminates the necessity of using elastic material such as cardboard for sheets or bills and does not impair the design aesthetics of the bills. The billboard device includes an electrostatic attracting plate which has an attracting layer of dielectric material and at least one pair of comb-tooth shaped electrodes formed on the back surface of the attracting layer. The electrostatic attracting plate is warped so that the attracting layer is concave on the front surface. Voltage is applied to central comb-tooth electrodes first, and then the comb-tooth electrodes surrounding the central electrodes.

Abstract: A dolly structure mounted at each end of a display rack is disclosed. It has, at each end of the rack, a pair of flat frames removably fixed to a vertical shelf post in a manner such that the two flat frames are aligned and coplanar. A pair of caster assemblies are mounted on the outer side members of the frames, outwardly of the base of the display rack. Each assembly has a caster which is movable between a low and a high position such as to allow lifting of the rack from the ground when it is intended to displace it.

Abstract: A work station for use with a vehicle has one or more inclined support frames of triangular construction, each frame receiving at least one slidably mounted carriage frame which can slide on the inclined support frame from a first position to a second position, thus allowing the carriage frame to slide from a first position to a second position in a direction which is downward and away from the first position, but which maintains the carriage frame substantially parallel to the inclined support frame, the inclined support frame allowing the carriage frame to slide from the second position to the first position in a direction upwards and towards the first position.

Abstract: An exhibitor trailer for the convenient displaying of goods, wares and services at exhibits and trade shows. The trailer overcomes the laborious task of having to unload the goods to be exhibited, setting up the goods for display and then reloading. The trailer includes a top panel which is retractable into a vertically disposed position to serve as a display panel. One side panel of the trailer is hinged at about midpoint so that a retractable display counter can project out from the side of the trailer for ease of viewing. In each corner of the trailer there is provided a vertically adjustable caster wheel to provide easy maneuverability and leveling of the trailer.

Abstract: A mobile accommodation unit comprises a vehicle body with side walls which pivot downwardly to provide an expanded floor area, having side-roof support members which pivot upwardly, and which carry canopy structures which unfold upwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A mobile promotional vehicle includes a tractor cab having an elongated, substantially horizontally extending bed connected thereto. An information display superstructure extends upwardly from the bed and includes side walls which converge as they progress from the rear of the bed forwardly in the direction of the cab. These side walls are joined by a top wall, and by a vertically extending rear wall. This allows the outer surface of the side walls to be better illuminated and more visible. Multiple display panels are stored inside the side walls and can be quickly transferred to an exposed, display position in juxtaposition to the outer surface of the side walls.

Abstract: A mobile promotional vehicle includes a tractor cab having an elongated, substantially horizontally extending bed connected thereto. An information display superstructure extends upwardly from the bed and includes outwardly leaning side walls which diverge upwardly, and converge as they progress from the rear of the bed forwardly in the direction of the cab. These side walls are joined by a horizontal, trapezoidally-shaped top wall, and by vertically extending, trapezoidally-shaped forward and rear walls. This allows the outer surface of the side walls to be better illuminated and more visible. Multiple display panels are stored inside the side walls and can be quickly transferred to an exposed, display position in juxtaposition to the outer surface of the side walls.

Abstract: A seating system consisting of two side by side front seats and at least a rear seat, all housed inside the passenger compartment of an automobile; characterized by the fact that it presents at least a television set built permanently into a lift-up armrest between the two front seats, so that the television screen defines at least part of the front side of the rear wall of the armrest. The seating system may also comprise a video tape reader/recorder housed underneath the rear seat or inside the luggage compartment of the vehicle, so as to form a complete television system. (FIG. 1).

Abstract: Tribune vehicle of the type that principally consists of a fixed floor which also forms the vehicle frame along which in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and on both sides of it upright floor parts are provided which can be folded down to form a platform or tribune, characterized in that these floor parts can be placed on a different level in relation to the fixed floor part.

Abstract: A mobile unit comprises a lorry trailer having side wall portions which pivot down to form an enlarged floor and upwardly-slidable panels or frames from which unfold side-roof portions, e.g. canopies or pivotable panels.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a van containing a console carrying a projection TV set, miscellaneous electronic apparatus, a speaker system and the like. The console is positioned so that the sreen of the TV set faces the rear doors of the van and the console is spring supported on the floor of the van so that the delicate TV set can withstand the shock of travel without requiring adjustments before use.Apparatus is provided to shield the TV screen from ambient light.

Abstract: A mobile display system for carpet samples and the like which includes a vehicle having an interior space defining a mobile showroom for the carpet samples and the like, a framework having at least one elongated support member, secured to the vehicle within the interior space, and a plurality of racks pivotally mounted in a row on the at least one elongated support member and adapted to hold samples of carpet and the like on both sides thereof. The racks are preferably so closely spaced as to tend to randomly engage one another. The carpet samples and the like cushion the engagement to reduce damage to the racks and noise during vehicle movement without damaging the carpet samples and the like. The structure allows very large numbers of samples to be transported and attractively displayed.

Abstract: A dioramatic running toy including a running member and a dioramatic panel removably attached to the running member so as to enable the dioramatic panel to run with the running member. The present invention further relates to a dioramatic running toy assembly including a plurality of dioramatic running toys capable of running in combination.

Abstract: A vehicle for displaying goods comprises a main body having opposite side walls and a display subbody provided toward at least one of the side walls. The subbody is open toward the interior of the main body and internally provided with a display rack. By a hydraulic cylinder, the subbody can be held in a position projected outward beyond the side wall of the main body when giving a display but, during running, is housed in the main body with its side wall substantially flush with the main body side wall.

Abstract: A simply erected marquee for vending stands which in a collapsed position presents a streamlined appearance to lessen wind resistance in transport. The marquee when erected has upwardly and outwardly extending walls to present an overhang appearance. When collapsed the side and end walls slope outwardly and downwardly to present a streamlined appearance. The marquee is hingedly connected to an upstanding lower marquee support set inwardly of the edges of the roof of the vending stand such that when the marquee is collapsed the marquee rests on the edge of the roof to define a protective space between it and the marquee support.

Abstract: A work-holding device comprises a body member having an aperture on a first end. A vacuum producing device is operably connected with the body member for creating a vacuum at the aperture. An illumination device is disclosed within the body member for illuminating the aperture.

Abstract: A motor coach the major portion of the interior which comprises businessman's conference and sales promotion room occupying the rear end of the coach and much of its length and the remainder of which includes living facilities for the driver. The rear end of the coach comprises transparent panels one of which slides to provide an entrance. A protective device covers the exterior of these panels when the display room is not in use and shifts to a horizontal position at other times to provide an access for the entrance.