Abstract: A compartmentalized cremation urn and system for retaining multigenerational cremains of humans and/or pets is provided. The multigenerational cremation urn may store multigenerational cremains in a single compartmentalized container as well as showcase images of the deceased. A removable lid is provided. The lid in a closed condition over the compartmentalized container may highlight a view area of the cremains. An image carousel may be provided on the top of the lid. The image carousel may provide a plurality of radially extending display frames for housing images capturing the memories of those inurned in the multigenerational cremation, wherein a user may selectively rotate the image carousel for viewing a lineage of loved ones of humans and/or pets across multiple generations.

Abstract: A stand for a revolving card index is formed from parts which are fitted together to enable the economic manufacture of the stand.

Abstract: The device provides auditory and visual stimulation to an infant or young child. The device includes a themed housing with a base portion and an upper portion. The base portion includes electronic circuitry and a drive mechanism. The upper portion houses a plurality of planar members that are drivably co-engaged. The floor of the upper portion includes a plurality of grooves in which the planar members travel, a microswitch arrangement for identifying which planar members are viewable, and a slot through which a driving member engages the planar members. The upper portion includes two or more lights for selectively illuminating the viewable planar members.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to be able to economically manufacture a stand for a revolving card index. To this end, all of its parts (1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8) are provided in the form of plastic parts that can be fit together.

Abstract: A rotary card holder comprises a rotary card wheel, which at its respective opposite ends is non-rotatably secured to hand wheels, with a stationary axle, about which the card wheel rotates, extending through the card wheel and the hand wheels and having secured non-rotatably to its opposite ends respective end caps with which respective free ends of a wire support frame are non-rotatably secured. Each end cap carries a flexible polypropylene strip which has a free end extending from the periphery thereof to engage in a selected one of a series of grooves in the inside periphery of the hand wheels. In this way the card wheel is retained in its adjusted position each time it is adjusted and a ‘clicking’ indication is produced during adjustment.

Abstract: A system for mounting a component to a portfolio including a tongue located on the component, the tongue having a tail portion and a tip portion, and a portfolio having a tongue opening formed therein. The top can be inserted into the tongue opening and component rotated relative to the portfolio until the tongue is generally received through the tongue opening to couple the component to the portfolio.

Abstract: A variety of mounting systems are provided for mounting display cards, photographs, or other material to a computer display device of a computer system. The display cards may include printed indicia showing, for example, a summary of useful software commands for use with software programs running on the computer system. In one embodiment, a pair of mounting units or hinges are provided for pivotably mounting the display cards to the computer display device so that selected cards may be pivoted into a position adjacent to a front surface of the display screen for ease of viewing. In another example, a transparent pocket is provided for receiving the display cards, with the pocket being pivotably mounted to the display device via the mounting units. By providing a pocket, the display cards are protected while in use. Also, the display cards need not include any mounting holes or other attachment elements for direct attachment to the mounting units.

Abstract: A stationery organizer includes a rotary table supported on a base, the rotary table having an upright post, a plurality of stepped bushings respectively mounted on the upright post of the rotary table and longitudinally connected in a line, a screw cap fastened to the upright post to secure the stepped bushings to the upright post, and a plurality of springy plastic retainer flap elements detachably radially fastened to the stepped bushings around the upright post and closely attached to one another for holding stationery items in sector-like receiving space in each plastic retainer flap element or in between each two adjacent plastic retainer flap elements.

Abstract: A card assembly for use with a computer display device. The card assembly includes at least one card and a card holder for holding the card. In addition, the card assembly also includes a mounting unit that is connected to the card holder. This mounting unit rigidly and detachably affixes the card holder to the computer display device.

Abstract: A disc storage and display device is provided in which discs, such as CD, CD-ROM, DVD, and floppy diskettes for computers are inserted into transparent envelopes and the envelopes attached to rails on a rotary file structure. The envelopes may be rotated about a mandrel on the storage device to display the contents thereof The envelopes may be readily removed for access to the disc or the disc may be removed from the envelopes while on the mandrel. An articulated protective cover is provided to protect but permit easy access to the disc storage and display device.

Abstract: A file card for a paper slip holder and dispensing unit comprises a substantially flat stiff support panel having a generally rectangular configuration, a front face, a back face, a top edge and a bottom edge, a mounting attachment at the bottom edge for mounting on a support shaft, and a coupon clip on the front and back faces, the clip formed of a substantially rectangular sheet of semi-rigid material having a fixed end and a free end, the fixed end secured to the support panel adjacent an edge thereof, the sheet formed with a rounded fold along a transverse line forming a long panel and a short panel having a common edge, the short panel having the free end, the short panel disposed adjacent the face of the support panel, and the free edge of the short panel curved toward the face of the support panel.

Abstract: A card assembly for use with a computer display device. The card assembly includes at least one card and a card holder for holding the card. In addition, the card assembly also includes a mounting unit that is connected to the card holder. This mounting unit rigidly and detachably affixes the card holder to the computer display device.

Abstract: A rotary card file having a tumbler combination and latch for securing a pivotable cover over a series of cards held for rotation on a spindle beneath the cover. Actuating a select position of the tumblers allows a latch to clear a tab portion of the cover to allow pivoting of the cover to access the cards. Additionally, a swivel base is provided having a lock for selecting and locking the card file in a rotary orientation convenient for the user.

Abstract: A store coupon organizing and dispensing apparatus. The apparatus has a coupon holder disposed in an elongated frame with a lower notch adapted to engage a handle of a shopping cart. The lower notch is adapted also to serve as a carrying handle. The coupon holder has a rotary mechanism which includes a drum with rods disposed on it. The rods are adapted to hold the coupon file cards, such that when the drum is rotated the coupons are serially revealed for selection by a user. Alternatively, the coupon file cards may be pivoted about an arcuate hub which is housed in a similar elongated frame. A calculator is preferably mounted on an external top face of the frame to allow a user to tally and compare prices of items. An internal enclosed storage cavity is included in the frame for storing coupons selected for use by the shopper.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for storing media, such as compact discs, or the like. A pair of spaced apart, vertically oriented supports each provide an axle support. A rigid horizontal mounting rod is supported by a pair of integral end axles, each of which extend colinearly at each end of the rod for rotational engagement with one of the axle supports. The rod includes a cylindrical surface between the end axles for providing a plurality of parallel, longitudinal flutes therein. A knob is fixed to one or both of the end axles for enabling rotating of the mounting rod. The vertically oriented supports may be sidewalls of a cabinet for enclosing the apparatus. A plurality of flexible bags for storing the media each include a peripheral edge and a pair of mounting holes positioned adjacent to the edge. The bags are of a thickness such that the edge of at least one of the bags fits within one of the flutes.

Abstract: A housing having a semi-cylindrical cavity therewithin is cooperative with a housing cover, with the housing including a support drum rotatably mounted within the semi-cylindrical cavity, with the support drum mounting at least one of an array of holders about the drum for access of a computer disc from the holder.

Abstract: A file-index card system for retaining and displaying conventional business cards is disclosed. The system includes a frame in which is held a multiplicity of file cards in the form of planar sheets. Each file card has an area of adhesive covering a portion thereof, with a protective peel-off covering placed over the area of adhesive. Registration markings are provided on each file card to at least one side of the area of adhesive, the registration markings serving to delimit the edge of a conventional business card to be affixed to the file card. In use, the protective peel-off covering is removed to expose the adhesive. A conventional business card is then aligned with the registration markings and is affixed to the file card to thereby be displayed.

Abstract: A photograph display wheel is made up of a spindle having annular tracks, and a stand supports opposite ends of the spindle for rotation thereon. A ratchet-type control member at one end of the spindle limits the rotation of the spindle to one direction so that when protective jackets with enclosed photographs are mounted on the annular tracks of the spindle they are free to turn in one direction only so as to be supported for ease of viewing on the spindle.

Abstract: A file search apparatus which is provided with a base having a center pillar, a reel which comprises file accommodating rooms accommodating therein a plurality of files having codes and juxtaposed in a circle and is supported to the center pillar rotatably therearound, a selection device which is supported revolvably to the base to revolve along the outer periphery of the reel so as to read the codes on the files and search for a desired file, a driving device for driving the selection device, and a search display means displaying the searched file, so that the reel rotates to move the searched file to a predetermined position to be taken out therethrough without the trouble of looking for the searched file around the reel.

Abstract: A document holding and segregating device includes a generally cylindrical body member having radially projecting partitions forming a plurality of compartments for holding documents such as communication memos, etc. The body member includes a central hub having a hollow axial bore and a thrust bearing surface at one end of the bore. The body member is mounted on a cylindrical base member having an upstanding bearing post insertable in the bore in the hub of the body member whereby the body member may be mounted for rotation on the base to enhance its use in receiving and dispensing documents.

Abstract: Rotary magnetic file including a base having a bottom and two sides. A shaft is mounted between said sides and a magnet is rotatably mounted on the shaft. A pair of magnetic members are mounted on said shaft at each side of said magnet. A pair of spacer members are mounted on said shaft on the outside of each magnetic members, the average diameter of the magnetic members being equal and less than the diameter of the spacer members. The edge of the spacer members adjacent to the magnetic members is gradually decreased to the dimension of the magnetic members. Index cards with clips of magnetic material may be mounted on said magnet and or magnetic members, the clips being formed to fit between the spacers in a self-centering manner.

Abstract: A card holder for a rotary type information retrieving device such as a telephone number list, address list, and so on, in which a plurality of information-containing card cases are hangingly supported between a pair of mutually spaced rotary discs. In the present invention, a plurality of pins are projectively provided on the mutually opposed surfaces of the pair of rotary discs around their circumference and at an equal space interval provided among them, and a plurality of the information-containing card cases are hangingly supported between the rotary discs by the inwardly projected pins thereon. Each card case is formed by folding a single sheet of film material into a folder shape, and its bent portion, either in a single U-shape or in a circular shape in its cross-section, is made a pin insertion engagement part.

Abstract: In a rotary file comprising a case open at the top, a card-holding rotor rotatably mounted in the case and a cover rotatable about the axis of the rotor from a closed position to an open position, a lock mounted in a side wall of the case near the back has a locking member which, in locked position, engages a rear portion of the cover when in closed position so as to keep the cover from rotating to open position. When the lock is turned to unlocked position, the locking member is moved clear of the cover so as to allow the cover to open.

Abstract: A rotary index device which is particularly adapted to be mounted on the dashboard of a motor vehicle. The device includes a cylindrical inner member which is rotatingly mounted within an outer cylindrical casing. The inner member has one of a plurality of different information-bearing code sheets secured to the peripheral surface thereof, and the outer casing has a through aperture extending longitudinally along the entire length thereof through which at least one line of the information may be viewed. A magnifying lens is selectively positionable over the through aperture for magnifying the information and facilitating viewing thereof by, for example, the driver of the vehicle. The outer casing may be angularly adjustable with respect to the viewer by a pivotal connection to a mounting bracket which preferably includes an adhesive on the undersurface for securing same to the dashboard of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for recording successive changes in indicia including a support structure, a front wall portion supported by the support structure, a display opening in the front wall portion, a fulcrum horizontally disposed above the opening on the rear side of the wall portion, an annular member on the rear side of the wall portion and through which the fulcrum extends eccentrically such that the annulus, when resting under its own weight on the fulcrum, presents a portion of its circumference against the opening and constructed and arranged such that manually pushing the annulus away from its rest position results in pivoting about the fulcrum and thereafter, in returning to its rest position under its own weight, moves circumferentially with respect to the fulcrum to present an adjacent circumferential portion to the opening.