Abstract: A display device for a motor vehicle may comprise at least one housing configured to be disposed within an interior of the motor vehicle and at least one support removably mountable relative to the at least one housing and configured to support an item for display from the interior of the motor vehicle. When mounted relative to the at least one housing, the at least one support is configured to be selectively moveable between a first position wherein the at least one support is retracted within the housing such that the item for display is not viewable from outside the motor vehicle and a second position wherein the at least one support is extended outside the housing such that the item for display is viewable from outside the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A sliding panel display device for displaying two different images, such as photographs, comprises front and rear panels, each bearing a different image or photograph, and each divided into a plurality of parallel strips. The strips of the front panel are arranged as slidable interleaves between the strips of the rear panel, whereby the strips of the front panel are movable between a first position, in which the strips of the rear panel are completely covered by the strips of the front panel, and a second position, in which the strips of the front panel are completely hidden behind the strips of the rear panel whereby in the first position, only the image on the front panel is visible, while in the second position, only the image on the rear panel is visible. These panels are held together in the interleaved relationship in a holder that forms a frame. The rear panel is fixed in the holder, while the front panel is held in the holder so as to be slidable between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A device for communicating a hotel guest's instructions to hotel housekeeping services, and method for such is provided. The communication device provides a means for the guest to indicate whether or not to clean the room or other like instructions or commands. Additionally, the guest can indicate which actions are desired in the room, such as change the bed sheets or change the towels.

Abstract: A record holder and scheduler comprises a file container of sufficient size to hold a tangible record of a person or thing, the file container having front and rear faces. On the file container there is disposed a schedule indicator and/or a condition indicator. The schedule indicator is positionable between different time markings to indicate visibly a time associated with the person or thing, and the condition indicator is positionable between different indicia to indicate visibly a status of the person or thing. The present invention is further directed to a method for using the record holder and scheduler.

Abstract: Apparatus are provided that may be used, for example, by healthcare providers to educate patients and others on one or more particular pharmaceutical products. A promotional apparatus includes a housing, a support member that is configured to support articles suspended therefrom, and a display panel. The support member extends from the housing and is movable between a first position when not supporting an article and a second position when supporting an article. The display panel is operably coupled with the support member and is movable between a retracted, non-visible position within the housing when the support member is in the first position and an extended, visible position when the support member is in the second position. The display panel includes promotional indicia thereon.

Abstract: A versatile work board system having a board and hook assembly mounted to a rail assembly, and the rail assembly is mounted to a wall. A flip chart holder may optionally be hung on the board to add even more versatility to the system. The hook assembly is rotatable, thereby allowing opposite surfaces of the board to be easily and quickly exposed. The exposed surfaces may accept markers or the surfaces may allow tacking of documents, or one surface may be for markers and the other for tacking. The rail assembly includes a bracket designed to be attached to a wall and to mount a rotatable cam. The cam is received by a rail and rotation of the cam causes locking engagement of the rail to the bracket.

Abstract: A picture book, folding card, or card-case, and modifications for larger displays, all of which show film-like animation, as well as other types of lenticular images, and all of which include embodiments allowing interchangeable images, as well as accommodating standard computer-printer print-outs, which have been made with accompanying software. In each case, a mechanical advantage is provided to effect relative motion between image and overlaying lenticular screen. The images can also be three-dimensional, or any one of many other, well-known lenticular image-types. Various methods of achieving mechanical advantage, and translation of motion-direction and type are shown, as well as different materials, and manufacturing techniques. Such a family of devices can be used as greeting, or novelty cards, educational or informational books, advertising premiums and displays, and can be wall mounted and/or motor-driven.

Abstract: A book having at least one fold out page with a display-changing device that allows the user to vary and experiment with the words, pictures or colors associated with the text, representations, characters, objects or scenes depicted in the book.

Abstract: Apparatus are provided that may be used, for example, by healthcare providers to educate patients and others on one or more particular pharmaceutical products. A promotional apparatus includes a housing, a support member that is configured to support articles suspended therefrom, and a display panel. The support member extends from the housing and is movable between a first position when not supporting an article and a second position when supporting an article. The display panel is operably coupled with the support member and is movable between a retracted, non-visible position within the housing when the support member is in the first position and an extended, visible position when the support member is in the second position. The display panel includes promotional indicia thereon.

Abstract: In one embodiment, there is shown a system and method of allowing a user to gain access to information pertaining to certain equipment by pulling a label out of an opening in a surface of the equipment, viewing information on the label; and pushing the label back into the opening. In a further embodiment, the label is captive to the equipment independent from a bezel surrounding the equipment. In a still further embodiment of the invention, the label has on it pre-established information pertaining to the equipment, as well as user added information.

Abstract: An information display system is disclosed. A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. The information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. The information display system may include a plurality of containers coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the plurality of containers is adapted to include at least one display panel.

Abstract: A display sign can be moved easily for access behind where the display sign had been, and easily restored to its original position, without having to unattach and reattach the sign.

Abstract: A book having at least one fold out page with a display-changing device that allows the user to vary and experiment with the words, pictures or colors associated with the text, representations, characters, objects or scenes depicted in the book.

Abstract: A display device includes a rigid back cover to be attached to a mounting surface. A rigid front cover is positioned in overlying relationship to the back cover for showing product identification information, and a rigid panel is provided having a grip portion and a support portion for holding an information sheet. The panel is between and movable relative to the covers from a retracted position to an extended position. The panel in the retracted position has the support portion underlying and hidden by the front cover and the grip portion projecting outwardly from the front cover for providing access to pull the panel to the extended position. The panel in the extended position has the support portion projecting outwardly from the front cover, whereby the information sheet is hidden by the front cover when the panel is retracted, and the information sheet is exposed when the panel is extended.

Abstract: A placard apparatus is disclosed which can be displayed in the window of a room to visually inform responding emergency personnel as to the occupancy status and the circumstances existent with the room.

Abstract: A display device includes a rigid back cover to be attached to a mounting surface. A rigid front cover is positioned in overlying relationship to the back cover for showing product identification information, and a rigid panel is provided having a grip portion and a support portion for holding an information sheet. The panel is between and movable relative to the covers from a retracted position to an extended position. The panel in the retracted position has the support portion underlying and hidden by the front cover and the grip portion projecting outwardly from the front cover for providing access to pull the panel to the extended position. The panel in the extended position has the support portion projecting outwardly from the front cover, whereby the information sheet is hidden by the front cover when the panel is retracted, and the information sheet is exposed when the panel is extended.

Abstract: A versatile system which includes a display unit by which a plurality of image works selected from photographs, paintings, newspaper articles, pictures, images, prints, designs, sports memorabilia, certificates, awards, and diplomas may be viewed simultaneously or individually, as selected by the viewer. A display unit stores a plurality of image works for selective viewing by an observer by virtue of each image works being mounted on a slidable carrier, which may be slid within a framework to enable or disable viewing of image works which may be disposed behind a given slidable carrier.

Abstract: An apparatus (930) is shown for displaying a representation of the outline (44) of a wheeled vehicle in various poses with respect to a pictorial scene (38). The apparatus (930) comprises a pictorial scene (38) disposed upon a substantially planar background element (32). First and second spaced straps (58) serve as the vehicle's wheels (40) and (42) and are engaged by T-shaped slots (64) and (66) in outline (44) so that the vehicle may be selectively slidably moved along straps (58) thereby assuming a plurality of poses with respect to the pictorial scene (38) and the wheels (40) and (42). A third strap (999) is cut in the form of a person or advertised product into the background element (32) between the first and second straps. The vehicle is positioned between third strap (999) and the remaining portion of background element (32) so that third strap (999) holds the middle of the vehicle against the background element (32).

Abstract: A sliding panel display device for displaying two different images, such as photographs, comprises front and rear panels, each bearing a different image or photograph, and each divided into a plurality of parallel strips. The strips of the front panel are arranged as slidable interleaves between the strips of the rear panel, whereby the strips of the front panel are movable between a first position, in which the strips of the rear panel are completely covered by the strips of the front panel, and a second position, in which the strips of the front panel are completely hidden behind the strips of the rear panel whereby in the first position, only the image on the front panel is visible, while in the second position, only the image on the rear panel is visible. These panels are held together in the interleaved relationship in a holder that forms a frame. The rear panel is fixed in the holder, while the front panel is held in the holder so as to be slidable between the first and second positions.

Abstract: An information display system is disclosed. A work environment providing a work area and a workstation including the information display system are also disclosed. The information display system includes a track system adapted to attach to a mounting structure and a plurality of display panels coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure. The display panels are adapted to present information selectively for display by pivotal and translating movement of the plurality of display panels. The track system may include at least one rail. The display panels may be cantilevered away from the track system at a vertical elevation to provide clearance below the display panels for a seated worker. The information display system may include a plurality of containers coupled to the track system for movement with respect to the mounting structure, with each of the plurality of containers is adapted to include at least one display panel.

Abstract: A price totem includes a carriage for carrying the display numbers at one or more vertical spaced number locations. The carriage has upper and lower portions which can be collapsed relative to each other enabling the construction of a large carriage which can still have its numbers changed at a single number changing station, which is accessible at ground level.

Abstract: A method for producing a composite layer-like information carrier with an upper and a lower cover layer (6) and a center intermediate layer (6), having two parallel separating slits extending through it in the longitudinal direction, so that a sliding tongue is formed, which can be moved in the longitudinal direction, wherein the information can be viewed through a transparent section in the cover layer; in order to execute the method efficiently, it comprises the following method steps: making available sheets constituting the upper and the lower cover layer and of a sheet constituting the intermediate layer, cutting a plurality of separating slits, which extend one behind the other in the longitudinal direction, and are aligned with each other and are separated by a strip, in several parallel rows, in the intermediate layer, layered arrangement and connection of the sheets in areas outside of the parallel separating slits, each of which delimits a respective sliding tongue, and cutting the composite lay

Abstract: By providing a unique, pre-printed housing within which a pair of display members are operatively interconnected to each other to move simultaneously outwardly from the housing in an unexpected and unanticipated manner, a printed, visually exciting and interest generating advertising/promotional product is attained. In the preferred embodiment, the housing incorporates a front panel and a rear panel interconnected to each other and mounted in juxtaposed, spaced relationship defining an interior zone there-between. Each panel preferably comprises an eye-catching, visual display for generating consumer interest. In addition, an interior partition is mounted between the front panel and the rear panel, with the interior partition being affixed to one of said panels. Furthermore, an endless band is mounted about the interior partition in a manner which enables the endless band to freely slide peripherally about the partition in a continuous manner.

Abstract: A sign is provided having a rear plate (2) having at least two printed messages (5,6) and a front plate (3) arranged movably in front of the rear plate (2). The front plate (3) is arranged such that in its starting position it covers all the messages (5,6) on the rear plate (2), and that, by movement, it may be caused to expose at least one of the messages (5,6).

Abstract: A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above average user height. A plurality of individual panels are provided, wherein each panel is constructed to permit easy, manual, bodily translation of the same by an adult user. A hanger arrangement is associated with the overhead framework, and cooperates with connectors on the panels to detachably suspend the panels at various locations along the overhead framework. The panels are manually reconfigurable between many different arrangements to efficiently and effectively support different group activities. Preferably, the panels are capable of providing a partitioning function to visually divide at least a portion of the workspace, and/or a display function to facilitate group communications.

Abstract: A method of forming a novelty card using an in-line web offset printing and production process, including the steps of providing a web of printable material and a web of a transparent material of a predetermined width to a printing apparatus. A strip of the printable material is formed having at least a front panel, a rear panel and an insert panel. At least one image is printed on the rear panel, and at least one image is printed on the transparent material. A window is formed in the front panel through which the printed image on the rear panel can be viewed. A panel is then formed from the portion of the transparent material bearing the printed image. The panel is secured to the front panel so that it spans the window. The insert is separated from the strip of printable material and positioned onto the front panel to separate the images. The rear panel is folded onto the front panel so that the image on the second side of the rear panel is aligned with the interior of the window and viewable therethrough.

Abstract: A furniture system is particularly adapted to support group activities in open plans, and the like. A plurality of columns support an overhead framework on the floor of a building in a freestanding fashion at a predetermined elevation, generally above average user height. A plurality of individual panels are provided, wherein each panel is constructed to permit easy, manual, bodily translation of the same by an adult user. A hanger arrangement is associated with the overhead framework, and cooperates with connectors on the panels to detachably suspend the panels at various locations along the overhead framework. The panels are manually reconfigurable between many different arrangements to efficiently and effectively support different group activities. Preferably, the panels are capable of providing a partitioning function to visually divide at least a portion of the workspace, and/or a display function to facilitate group communications.

Abstract: An educational instrument for numbers for providing students with an educational tool that would be fun and challenging. The educational instrument for numbers includes a base member having a top side, a recessed portion in the top side, a first longitudinal slot, a second longitudinal slot, a first longitudinal groove extending from the recessed portion and terminating near a first end of the base member, a second longitudinal groove extending from the recessed portion and terminating near a second end of the base member, a matrix of numbers disposed in the recessed portion, a first cover means slidably disposed in the first longitudinal slot and movable over the recessed portion, and a second cover means slidably disposed in the second longitudinal slot and movable over the recessed portion and over the first cover member.

Abstract: A changeable image display device that has a front panel and a back panel forming an envelope open at one end. The front panel has first and second spaced windows and the back panel has a first image thereon in alignment with the first window of the front panel. A stationary transparency is fixed between the front and back panels and has second and third visual images thereon. A slidable V-shaped insert in the device moves between recessed and retracted positions and has first and second legs straddling the stationary transparency. A third window in the first leg of the V-shaped insert exposes the second visual image in the recessed position and exposes the third visual image in the retracted position. The second leg of the V-shaped insert covers the first visual image in the recessed position and exposes the first visual image in combination with the second visual image in the retracted position.

Abstract: A selective message display system comprising a pair of plates facing one another and in a spaced apart relationship to form between them a space. The outer faces of the plates bear insignia, such as parking restriction notifications. A movable display panel is mounted between the plates. The faces of the display panel bear additional insignia that override or complement the parking restrictions on the plates. The display panel can be placed in an exposed position in which it projects laterally from the plates so it is visible to motorists. The display panel can also be retracted between the plates to hide it from view.

Abstract: A perpetual calendar that simultaneously and individually displays all twelve months of any predetermined year. The perpetual calendar includes an outer housing sleeve having twelve month-windows, a middle panel movably disposed inside the sleeve, and a numerical calendar grid adorning the middle panel behind the month-windows. The preferred embodiment of the perpetual calendar also includes positioning structure for orienting the middle panel and therefore the calendar grid among fourteen possible yearly positions, as well as indicia for displaying the current yearly position in which the calendar is oriented. The calendar grid includes twelve month-grids that are each configured to display only a single particular month of the year and to display the precise number of days in that particular month. Each of the month-grids includes a common year grid movable among seven common year positions and an adjacent leap year grid movable among seven leap year positions.

Abstract: A device for managing a diet or the consumption of medication comprises a board formed with a plurality of horizontal cut-out portions which define a plurality of horizontal guide rails therebetween. A plurality of slide members are removably received by the guide rails and slide thereon. A legend, attached to the front face of the board, identifies the major food groups and contains examples of foods falling within each food group and serving suggestions that constitute a single portion of the particular food group. When an individual consumes a food, a slide member from that food group is moved from the right to the left hand side of the guide rail to indicate consumption. Alternatively, the legend contains a list of medicines to be consumed by an individual, their dosages and frequency of administration. When a particular medicine is consumed, a slide member is moved from the right to left hand side of the guide rail to indicate consumption.

Abstract: An open--closed sign structure fabricated and assembled from a pair of like sign body sections arranged back to back to form a sign body and having an area spaced apart between them, the sign body carrying a sign face visible from either side, wherein a shutter consisting of a pair of like shutter sections keyed together at a corresponding edge of each shutter section is engaged for slidable movement between the sign body sections, each shutter section carrying indicia visible from one face of the shutter selectively on opposed edges of the sign body depending upon the position of the shutter relative to the sign body, and fasteners for holding the sign body sections together and the shutter slidably engaged therebetween. The fasteners may also have mounting members, such as suction cups, for securing the assembled sign to a surface.

Abstract: A view-changing display is made from one generally rectangular sheet of resilient planar material having a first side and a second side. At least one viewing window, graspable tab and slot through which the tab may slide are formed in the sheet, preferably by die cutting. The sheet is divided into a front panel, at least one sliding panel ending with a graspable tab, a biasing element preferably comprised of a resilient panel disposed between the front panel and each sliding panel, and an optional back panel preferably extending from the front panel opposite the biasing element. The second side of the sliding panel is folded to face the second side of the biasing element. The second side of the front panel is then folded to face the first side of the sliding panel and to mate the tab and slot. The second side of the optional back panel may be folded to face the first side of the biasing element. The display view is changed by pulling the tab which bows the biasing element and displaces the sliding panel.

Abstract: A reference device for use in indicating prognosis of a physical condition based upon selected diagnostic characteristics of the physical condition. The reference device may include a first panel member having first selected diagnostic characteristics of the physical condition distributed thereon, and a second panel member including second selected diagnostic characteristics of the physical condition distributed thereon as well as prognosis indicators associated with the second selected diagnostic characteristics. The first and second panels are mounted for relative movement whereby a selected one of the first selected diagnostic characteristics may be paired with a selected one of the second diagnostic characteristics and a determinable prognosis is revealed corresponding the specific paired characteristics. The reference device is particularly useful for prognosing melanoma based upon diagnostic characteristics of a skin lesion.

Abstract: A pop-up device for a card, book, novelty, or the like has a sandwich-like structure including a base or back (300), a front or cover (200), and a tongue (130) disposed between. All three sections may be of equal length. The three sections are folded onto one another and glued to make the sandwich. The tongue has a protruding tab end (135) for a user to pull; the end distal the tab end is fastened to a portion of the cover. A pull-slot (325) cut out between the cover and back guides the tongue for pulling to eliminate shims. The cover is slit by two parallel cuts (210) and three crosswise creases. The cuts are parallel to the tongue. The creased portion of the cover pops up when the tongue is pulled by a user. The fold lines are perpendicular to the direction of the tongue movement.

Abstract: A multi-message sign includes a frame having a recessed front panel adapted to releasably mount a primary sign by use of double-stick tape or other suitable fasteners. A plurality of additional secondary signs disposed in overlying relation within the frame selectively drop through a slot in a bottom portion of the frame for display. The primary and secondary signs each preferably include indicia for sighted persons and corresponding braille indicia for blind persons. The inventive sign includes a hidden pivotal release mechanism operated by insertion of a coin into a slot to release and drop the secondary signs. The sign includes several decoy slots to deter tampering. In order to facilitate convenient change of the secondary signs while deterring tampering, the frame includes a bottom cover detachably secured by concealed latch members.

Abstract: A survey card apparatus having a front planar member with a plurality of elongated apertures, and a response aperture perpendicular to at least a portion of the plurality of elongated apertures. A middle planar member is secured to the front planar member. The middle planar member has at least one aperture therethrough. A plurality of slide members with indicia responsive to selected questions on the front side and bar code indicia on the back side. The indicia on the front side of the respective slide members is aligned with the response aperture on the front planar member. A rear panel member is secured to the middle planar member. The rear panel member has a bar code indicia aperture in parallel alignment with the response aperture, so that when the indicia is aligned with regard to the response aperture, the response in bar code is aligned with the bar code aperture on the rear planar member.

Abstract: A device for successively displaying a plurality of images includes a plurality N of overlying panels where N is at least 3. Each of the panels defines a longitudinal series of flexible slats and louvers between the slats, the slats being longitudinally longer than the louvers. Each of the slats of all underlying panels are interleaved longitudinally through the louvers of all overlying panels, the slats of each panel cooperatively defining one of the plurality of images. Each of the slats of an overlying panel is laterally narrower than the slats of all underlying panels.

Abstract: An apparatus 30 and method for displaying a representation of the outline 44 of a wheeled vehicle in various poses with respect to a pictorial scene 38. The apparatus 30 comprises a pictorial scene 38 disposed upon a substantially planar background element 32. Two spaced straps 58 serve as the vehicle's wheels 40 and 42 and are engaged by T-shaped slots 64 and 66 in outline 44 so that outline 44 may be selectively slidably moved along straps 58 thereby assuming a plurality of poses with respect to the pictorial scene 38 and the wheels 40 and 42.

Abstract: A new and improved information storage and display apparatus includes an outer information-bearing member and an inner information-bearing member. The outer information-bearing member and the inner information-bearing member display information relating to exercise routines. The outer information-bearing member includes an array of windows and window-associated informational data. The inner information-beating member includes an array of information fields which contain information data. The information data in the respective information fields are arranged in respective linear stacks. The array of information fields and the linear stacks of information data are arranged such that the information data in the respective information fields are registrable with the array of windows in the outer information-bearing member.

Abstract: A pop-up card in which the cutout portion of the front part is attached to a slide panel which extends the full width of the card and can be liberated by removal of a tear-away strip so that the slide panel can pull the cutout portion into its erect position. This arrangement eliminates the need for especially providing stationary rails to guide the cutout portion.

Abstract: A multiple-panel display device for assembling and displaying selected messages includes at least one pair of rigid rectangular panels each having a display surface for displaying a message, a first articulation connecting the panels in each pair to one another, and a supporting frame with a guide for guiding the panels between a first position in which their display surfaces are in the same plane, and a second position in which their display surfaces are mutually confronted. The display device includes a plurality of sheets having images formed thereon which are angularly displaceable with respect to the panels, and a fastening system on each panel for selectively fastening a selected number of the sheets against the display surface of each of the panels. The display device may include several pairs of display panels and corresponding sheet assemblies operating in a predetermined sequence.

Abstract: An identification panel for a cabinet for electronic equipment, such as computers or computer peripherals. A back panel is mounted to an intermediate window and doorframe member having a control door frame, and a translucent window aligned with the back panel. The back panel may incorporate permanent identifying artwork for the equipment. This assemblage is accommodated in an opening of, and secured to, an external cover frame. The cover frame opening also accommodates a control panel door mounted on the intermediate window and doorframe member to cover the doorframe opening and slidable behind the translucent window to uncover the doorframe opening. The translucent window has a part-cylindrical convex surface which projects through the cover frame opening to provide a lens effect which enhances the visibility of artwork provided on the back panel.

Abstract: A novelty device to simulate use of a remote control unit is provided with a housing having side walls, a first end wall spaced from a second end wall, and a top wall. A plurality of end wall slots arranged in a parallel relationship are directed through the second end wall, with the top wall having a like number of top wall slots, where each top wall slot includes as associated projection in mechanical relation to a drive link and projection plate, wherein each projection plate is arranged for projection through one of the second end wall slots upon directing an associated link guidingly along an associated top wall slot.

Abstract: A tubular housing includes a medially positioned intermediate web extending from a bottom wall of the housing to a transparent top wall thereof, having first and second message plates arranged for sliding in telescoping reception relative to the tubular housing, with the intermediate web and the message plates including abutment flaps in cooperative relationship to guide, display and limit projection of the message plates relative to the intermediate web.

Abstract: A pop-up display device is erectable to provide, for example, a pop-up action figure as part of a baseball card or the like. The device comprises a flat base portion forming a support for the device and an erectable display portion disposed in a non-erected state so as to overlie the base portion and including a pop-up portion partially cut out from the erectable display portion adjacent to a central transverse fold line therein. Disposed between the erectable display portion and the base portion is a pull tab member which includes a pull tab located at one end thereof and which is secured to the erectable display portion such that a pulling force exerted on the pull tab will cause the erectable display portion to elevate from the plane of the base portion at the fold line and to thereby cause the pop-up portion to be erected so as to extend outwardly from the remainder of the erectable display portion at the fold line. A blank for making the device is also provided.

Abstract: A sign having variable indicators utilizing a static member in the form of a plate with a first surface and a second opposite surface. First and second slots are also provided along the static member between the first and second surfaces. A removable member having first and second surfaces lies adjacent the static member. The movable member includes indicia indicating direction which is capable of aligning with the first and second slots of the first member when the movable first surface moves adjacent the second surface of the static member. The movable member may be confined to the static member to form a sign unit.

Abstract: A listing device is disclosed for recording domestic household items which must be purchased on an ongoing basis and for indicating chores and appointments which must be regularly observed. The listing device includes a planar support sheet and plate displaying an itemized shopping list attached to the sheet. The itemized shopping list comprises items arranged sequentially in two vertical columns. The sheet is attached to one side of a backing. Another support sheet and plate with itemized shopping list may be attached to the other side of the backing and several backings can be retained in a hand-held binder or booklet. A visual indicator, such as a bright color patch is located adjacent to each visually discernable item on the list. A cover tab for covering the color patches are included and are movable between a covering position in which the color patch is covered and an uncovering position in which the visual indicator is uncovered thereby drawing the user's attention to that particular item on the list.

Abstract: An extendable sign of suitable resilient plastic designed to hang on a vehicle window and be visible to passing traffic. The sign is composed of multiple panels interconnected by sliding means which allow the sign to be retracted for convenient storage and extended to display a preprinted message. A bracket attached to a first panel has a hook portion for engaging the upper edge of a vehicle side window, and a support portion to aid in maintaining the sign in an extended position from the side of the vehicle.