Abstract: An apparatus for recording identifying data of electronic media-taped material is provided in two embodiments: mechanical and electronic. An example mechanical embodiment has a rectangular case with dimensions approximating those of a video cassette container, to facilitate compatible storage. Movable slides are mounted within the case, with icons on their upper surfaces, identifying status and subjects relating to tape condition and recorded material, respectively. The case front comprises a panel face, window, slots, and labels. Tabs project through the slots and provide means to set current tape status and material subject icons in the display window for selected tape time slots. During retrieval of material previously recorded, the operator determines taped material subject and duration, recorder counter reading, and time slot status by viewing the state/subject icons displayed, in relation to panel face labels.

Abstract: A display device, e.g. for sports stadium or airport, consists of a large array of individual `pixels` representing single dots of a large display. Each `pixel` or display element consists of a number of sets of different colored vanes, some moveable to alter the colors or quality of the light reflected by the element. By using sets of two vanes, each with differently colored areas extending across the vanes transverse to the direction of movement, three distinct color mixes can be provided using two vanes per set, or six distinct mixes using three vanes per set.

Abstract: A traffic signaling device is provided which enables a roadway work site flagman to selectably control the traffic instructions displayed to motorists traveling in opposite directions through the use of multiple louver sets which may be selectably interposed to change the message presented to motorists.

Abstract: A pop-out slide and a method of fabricating the same from a single continuous web of material. The method comprises cutting a web of material to define a through slot and a cutout, such that the cutout in turn defines a pop-out member superimposable with and shaped and alignable for selective extension through the slot, slitting said web into two ribbons, one ribbon including said slot and the other including the cutout and the pop-out member. The method proceeds by stacking the ribbons in a position for aligning the pop-out member with the slot, applying a seam of glue adjacent the slot and marrying the ribbon carrying the pop-out member with the ribbon carrying the slot. Thereafter, the method proceeds by folding over the slot-carrying ribbon so as to fully enclose the ribbon carrying the pop-out member and such that the seam of glue extends through the cutout defining the pop-out member to adhesively secure with a facing surface of the slot-carrying ribbon to the other side thereof.

Abstract: A pop-out slide and a method of fabricating the same from a single continuous web of material. The method comprises cutting a web of material to define a through slot and a cutout, such that the cutout in turn defines a pop-out member superimposable with and shaped and alignable for selective extension through the slot, slitting the web into two ribbons, one ribbon including the slot and the other including the cutout and the pop-out member. The method proceeds by stacking the ribbons in a position for aligning the pop-out member with the slot, applying a seam of glue adjacent the slot and marrying the ribbon carrying the pop-out member with the ribbon carrying the slot. Thereafter, the method proceeds by folding over the slot-carrying ribbon so as to fully enclose the ribbon carrying the pop-out member and such that the seam of glue extends through the cutout defining the pop-out member to adhesively secure with a facing surface of the slot-carrying ribbon to the other side thereof.

Abstract: A lottery ticket holder having a pair of planar members interconnected by and through a pair of partition (or side) members to form a hollow body wherethrough a lottery ticket slidably passes.

Abstract: A graphical display system utilizes an array of base units, which are disengageably affixed to one another so as to form a base board of variable extent, having a grid of slots in the front face thereof. Cover pieces have elements for slidably engaging them upon the front face of the base board, enabling them to be shifted in both of two mutually perpendicular directions within the grid of slots. The cover pieces are of various sizes and dimensions, and appropriate decorative or characterizing elements are applied to their surfaces to permit use for creating effective graphical display components.

Abstract: A switch plate cover for a wall switch having a switch actuator is disclosed. The cover comprises a generally elongated panel folded substantially about a transverse fold line to form an outer member and an adjacent, inner member. The outer member includes a graphic representation having an aperture extending through the outer member. The cover further comprises a slot disposed along the fold line. A slide is disposed between the outer and inner members and extends through the slot. The slide includes a tongue extending outwardly through the slot. The tongue includes an opening for receiving the switch actuator. The slide moves between first and second positions in response to actuation of the switch between respective on and off switch positions. The slide further includes a first graphic indicia aligned with the aperture when the slide is in one of the first or second positions.

Abstract: A display device comprising a plurality of pixels arranged in a matrix to form a total image display area. Each pixel is comprised of a plurality of sets of two or more vanes with the vanes of each set lying in closely adjacent parallel planes. Driving means is provided for conjointly driving a selected group of corresponding vanes in each set so that the vane forward surfaces are selectively viewable from the front. The vanes in at least one group are colored with a plain color which differs from the color of the vanes in at least one other group.

Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a front stack of superimposed sheets which have cut lines and openings which form horizontally extending strips on the sheets. These strips are interleaved with similarly formed strips in a rear stack of sheets. In the interleaved position, upper portions of the front most sheets in the front and rear stacks are visible and are advantageously pictureless. To display a picture, one of the sheets in each of the front and rear stacks is lifted to expose their upper portions which carry segments of the same picture.

Abstract: An organization system includes a series of covered, side-by-side "status-tracking" filing trays, open at each end, for placement on an existing countertop (thus, the top surface of the covered trays continues to provide a flat working surface for that counter). Each filing tray corresponds to a given subject, and each contains a filing tray clipboard for holding the file pertaining to that subject. Above each tray is at least one symbol display mechanism, so that the status of the subject on different parameters can be displayed and monitored visually from a distance. The display mechanism depicts the status of these parameters by display of an appropriate symbol or color, for example, as follows: no display color (no action necessary); red display color (orders requested); yellow display color (orders acknowledged or in progress); and green display color (orders complete).

Abstract: A base panel is mounted to glass with metal strips and magnets. The magnets and metal strips are shaped to mate with each other for easy alignment of the sign. The panel includes an aperture behind which a sliding panel is mounted in a set of guide tracks. The sliding panel has lettering on it which may be viewed through the aperture in the base panel. The lettering showing through the aperture depends upon the position of the sliding panel. A magnetic stop holds the panel in one position.

Abstract: A portable impact-resistant athletic numerical indicator display produces highly visible numerals for observation by athletic participants and spectators. The display is provided with a series of shiftable component numeral panels which are connected to a selector lever by a coupling device including a stationary, slotted bar and yoke. The desired numeral to be displayed is presented behind a transparent face in the body by shifting the corresponding selector lever from a first position to a second position to compose the numeral to be displayed from the component panels. The display is conventionally used in contact sports such as football and is constructed to withstand impact with a player or the ground. The display is preferably mounted on a pole and is provided with a layer of padding to protect the playes from injury.

Abstract: A numerical display especially for use as a down marker in football games. The numbers which are displayed are painted on sets of slats which slide up and down by operation of finger levers connected to the slats by a special linkage. The slats slide behind other slats in a concealed position and are visible in an exposed position through transparent windows of a padded housing which encloses the operating components. A frictional detent retains the levers in place to prevent inadvertent slipping of the number which is displayed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a folding card that displays one picture when closed and another picture when opened, comprising three hinged panels which form a front cover, a rear cover and an inside panel. Positioned partially in upper and lower channels formed by flanges hinged to the inside cover are a stationary picture unit and a movable picture unit. The picture units are each made of two subunits formed with slots and strips which are fitted together with the strips partially overlapping. The two picture units are mated together, and an extension of the moving picture unit is attached to the front cover. When the assembled picture card is in a closed position, the strips of the movable unit are displayed; when opened, the extension pulls the movable picture unit to the left causing its strips to smoothly slide behind the now displayed strips of the stationary unit as a result of the overlapping construction.

Abstract: An indicator device for use for example by a waitress which indicates by the position of a movable member, the type of coffee used by customers at a table. In one position, the indicator indicates that two or more customers are using regular coffee. In another position, the indicator indicates that two or more customers are using decaffinated coffee and in a third position, the indicator indicates that at least one customer is using regular coffee and the other customer is using decaf coffee. This indicator provides a convenient way to indicate at all times what kind of coffee is being utilized at a particular table.

Abstract: A sign has slat panels mounted for sliding laterally on one side of a base plate and bars having cam followers mounted on the other side. Each bar has a pin, some of which project through slats in the bars and all of which project through slots in the base plate to terminate in a hole in the panels, respectively for driving the panels laterally in response to sequential lateral shifting of the bars. A first driven gear has axially extending cam pins of increasingly greater lengths to engage successive followers and shift the bars and panels to present a series of pictures. A second commonly driven gear has one cam pin which orbits in the opposite direction for periodically engaging all followers simultaneously and driving said bars back to initial position to start a new display cycle.

Abstract: Display apparatus for mounting display members. Each member defines a channel open at at least one end, and preferably open at both ends and having a narrowed mouth in a front face. A support has projections engageable in the end of a channel. Preferably it is elongate, of L-section, with multiple projections on one arm of the L, such that display members of different sizes can engage different numbers. Preferably either arm of the L is mountable to a surface, so that the display members can be either parallel or perpendicular to it.

Abstract: An indicator for taking medication having a first plate with a background color and at least one colored portion of a different color, a second plate independently movable on the front face and having a images formed so that the colored portion is visible through at least one of them so as to form a plurality of indicator positions. The plates are movable relative to one another and releasably fixable in each of the indicator positions in which the colored portion is visible through a respective one of the images. In addition, the center area of the plate may have its own images and be independently movable relative to a surrounding outer ring. Further, a pill dispenser with a plurality of radial grooves containing pills may be attached under the second plate. The first and second plates have openings; when they are aligned, any pill within the corresponding groove may be removed.

Abstract: A matrix display of the back-illiminated electromechanical type has enhanced picture display features by including display elements whose brightness is individually adjustable.In one arrangement, each display element has an aperture and an opaque shutter selectively settable to each one of at least three stable positions. In one position, the shutter covers the aperture completely, and in the other positions, it uncovers the aperture to a differing extent so as to pass light of differing intensity depending on the position.The activating mechanism for the matrix display is a moving head having two magnetic actuators arranged side-by-side for each row of display elements. One magnetic actuator serves to accelerate the shutter of a selected display element, and the other applies a braking force to halt the shutter in the desired position so as to control the brightness of the display element.By providing a group (e.g.

Abstract: A compact sign is disclosed in which alternative messages are displayed, such as "OPEN" or "CLOSED". The signs use certain of the letters in each of the messages, for example "O" and "E" in the OPEN-CLOSED embodiment. The signs have three panels: a front panel with an aperture through which the other two panels may be viewed; a middle panel having one or more one space apertures through which information on the back panel may be viewed, as well as either blank spaces or information in other spaces; and a back panel with either blank spaces or information. The middle panel slides one space to reveal the alternate message.

Abstract: Image bearing panels with interleaved strips are slidably carried by a sign base. A motor drives a crank and reciprocating arm with the arm end sequentially engageable with an abutment on each panel to shift the panel and expose the panel image. An obstruction is positionable at the completion of the last panel shifted which causes the arm to move out of its reciprocating path to engage and actuate linkage acting on the panels to collectively reposition the panels preparatory to the start of a viewing sequence.

Abstract: A novelty card is shown having a front window for viewing a dividable insert which is contained within an envelope and has an image thereon that changes as the insert is slidably removed from the envelope through a top slot. Stops on the insert prevent the insert from totally exiting the envelope. The insert includes a front transparent portion and a rear background portion which are combined upon removal from the envelope to change the image seen by the observer.

Abstract: A plurality of flexible strips are included in a changeable character display device. Each strip has a series of display portions that are longitudinally arranged on a strip. A guide panel of the device includes respective pairs of apertures arranged laterally in a row. Each respective pair of apertures is associated with a respective one of the flexible strips. Each flexible strip is arranged to have a viewable display portion situated between the individual ones of the associated pair of apertures whereby the respective displayed portions of the plurality of strips form lateral rows. The non-displayed portions of the respective flexible strips extend rearwardly through the associated pair of apertures. A guide channel member includes a laterally-extending channel that receives the non-displayed portions of the flexible strips and clusters them together in a lateral direction.

Abstract: In the fabrication process of the integrated circuit manufacturing there used to be an inconvenience in handling the many of the cassette of the wafers. By using the color coded cassette of the present invention the personnel can distinguish and identify the correct status of the wafers in the cassette in the fabrication process. The personnel can sort and transport the wafers in the cassette depending on the status of the process shown in the color code. The color coding cassette of the present invention employs several colors for coding on the side of the cassette. The change and display of the proper color code are operated by the handy knobs attached to each color coding piece. The colors are differently painted from every other color to distinguish itself from every other code. They are green, white, yellow and red, for example. This color coding technology can be embodied by injection moulding of the plastic. It cost less expenditure.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in health care institutions to record and indicate when the bedding of a patient's bed should be changed comprises a body having a recording and display area and a control that sets the recording and display area to reveal a predetermined bedding control schedule for at least one patient's bed. Thus, the recording and display area and the control cooperatively define a bed change indicator that accurately records and quickly displays the most efficient and effective use of bedding for a particular patient. In preferred form, the apparatus includes a body having a groove with markings to define the display area and a display bar that slidably fits within the groove. The display bar has transparent and opaque portions, and as it slidably moves in relation to the display area, the transparent portions of the display bar reveal a predetermined bedding control schedule.

Abstract: The sign envelope (12) is formed by parallel side panels (14 and 15), with openings (24 and 25) formed in each side panel. The openings are positioned at opposite ends of the envelope, and messages (28, 29) opposite in meaning are displayed by each side panel (14, 15) through the opening (24, 25) of the other panel. Sign plate (26) bears messages (30, 31) opposite in meaning on its opposite surfaces. Sign plate (26) is slidable through the envelope to register with one or the other of the openings (24, 25) of the envelope to display one of its messages which is compatible with the uncovered message at the opposite end of the envelope.

Abstract: A limited line viewer assembly for selectively viewing data on a computer printout sheet or related usage.The device has multiple slide assemblies which are entirely contained, in the open and closed positions, within the confines of a surrounding housing assembly.The slide assemblies and a housing wall have means which cooperate to effectively lock the device in an open or closed position until desired to be manually changed by a user.

Abstract: A compact "OPEN-CLOSED" sign is disclosed, consisting of multiple panels overlying one another and slidable to display "OPEN" or "CLOSED" depending on the relative locations of the panels. The letters "O" and "E" are displayed in either covered or displayed according to the apertures in the top two panels.

Abstract: A pattern selecting device for a sewing machine of the type having a housing, a panel mounted on the housing for indicating a number of pattern indicia to be selected by the sewing machine operator, and an electronic memory storing a number of stitch control data for producing the stitches in accordance to the pattern indicia. The panel is provided with a first portion carrying a first group of pattern indicia and a second portion for indicating a second group of pattern indicia and a third group of pattern indicia. The pattern selecting device includes two screening plates mounted on the second portion. Both plates are movable relative to the second and third groups of indicia in the second section to selectively hide one of the second and third groups of indicia and visualize the other of the second and third groups of indicia or to hide both the second and third groups of indicia.

Abstract: The parallel rails have a double tee cross section and the leg of the rear T fits into slots in the sides of the frame. When the frame is welded, the rails are captured with the front slots ahead of the frame so menu strips and price modules can be mounted from either end and will mesh with each other or lie over the frame to prevent light leaks.

Abstract: Belt buckle for selective use with any of a plurality of variously decorated insert panels. Each of the inserts has an outer surface which includes decorative indicia, such as sports emblems, insignias, initials, etc. The buckle includes an outer portion which is in the form of a channel open at its opposite ends to slidingly receive therein a selected one of said decorative panels. The buckle channel is defined by a recessed outer surface or well portion and upwardly extending side walls and inwardly extending flanges. The insert panels are of generally rigid construction and each includes side edges dimensioned to fit in sliding engagement within the side edge channels of the buckle. The undersurface of the panel insert and the recessed outer surface of the buckle have interengageable detent elements for releasably retaining the insert panel within the channel with the end surfaces of the panel generally aligned with the corresponding end surface of the buckle channel.

Abstract: A message display sign is provided which includes a first panel having indicia thereon and appropriately shaped and positioned windows or openings therein. A second panel is provided behind the first panel and includes a second set of indicia. When in a first position, a selected portion of the second set of indicia is visible through the openings of the first panel. The visible portion of indicia from the second panel combined with the indicia on the first panel convey a first meaningful message. When in a second position behind the first panel, a second selected portion of the second set of indicia is visible through the openings in the first panel. This second selected portion combined with the indicia on the first panel convey a second meaningful message.

Abstract: Front and rear sign board panels are releasably held together in slightly spaced relationship by magnet strips. The strips also cooperate with the panels to define at least one pocket which includes an opening for receiving an indicia bearing member.

Abstract: The disclosed device comprises a pair of hingedly connected pocket formations receiving data cards which are derived by folding and connecting a plurality of initially integral panels, the panels being formed by cutting and scoring a blank of paperboard of relatively light gauge, and thereafter being folded and secured so as to provide the hingedly connected pocket formations in each of which an end panel of the blank forming the data card is confined and is accessible through an open end so as to enable it to be torn loose and to be moved to different positions in the pocket thereby enabling data imprinted thereon to be viewed through window openings in a wall forming panel on which related data may be imprinted.

Abstract: An improved selection panel having a plurality of touch-actuated capacitive switches thereon. Each capacitive switch in the panel includes a transparent glass substrate having transparent conductive coatings on opposite sides thereof to form a capacitor. A display support is positioned behind and adjacent to the plurality of capacitive switches, and provides a separate display card support for each capacitive switch. A removable display card is positioned in each separate support in a manner such that each of the display cards may be changed periodically.

Abstract: A device for displaying indicia is provided comprising:(a) at least one cover member having at least one visual display means on at least one surface thereof; and(b) at least one display member slidably movable by gravity with respect to at least one of said cover members within a predetermined area underlying said cover member, said display member having at least one prepositioned indicium on at least one surface thereof, said indicium registering with at least one of said visual display means, whereby said display member slidably changes position with respect to said cover member under the force of gravity in response to rotation of said device in a substantially vertical plane to change the registry of said indicium with respect to said visual display means.In preferred embodiments of this invention a perpetual and yearly calendar is provided.

Abstract: An electronically controlled multiple pattern sewing machine is provided with a pattern selection and informational display arrangement which includes a sliding card having thereon stitch pattern and associated informational indicia. A mask covers the card, which may be moved by an operator to make visible only a selected group of pattern indicia and associated informational indicia. A pattern from this visible group may then be selected by an operator.

Abstract: An electrically illuminated sign has a box-like frame with a front face opening and encloses a message plate displaying a message unit through the opening. A separate opaque border strip circumscribes the message unit of the message plate forwardly overlying the same and being forwardly engaged by a frame flange. Opposite side parts of the border strip have directional signal openings formed therethrough normally exposing a contrasting coloration of the message plate therethrough and selectively slidably removable cover strips are positioned between the message plate and border strip covering the border strip directional signal openings with a coloration matching the border strip. The sign may be attached to a mounting surface by a two-piece mounting bracket having a first part secured to the frame and a second part securable to the mounting surface with the bracket parts having slidably interfitting dove-tail portions securing the parts.

Abstract: A signage system includes a frame including a vertical support plate having horizontal sign mounting flanges on at least one side of the plate. Removable plate-shaped lettering inserts are mounted on the frame by mounting flanges on the back surface of the lettering inserts that mate with the mounting flanges on the support plate. The flanges are engaged by fitting the mounting flanges of the lettering insert endwise on the ends of the mounting flanges for the support plate and sliding the lettering inserts horizontally onto the frame. Removable end caps cover the ends of the frame and lettering inserts, with the end caps including at least two opposed resilient fingers that fit over and press resiliently against the opposite sides of the support plate to hold the end caps on the frame. The end caps are formed by joining together two identical halves.

Abstract: An adjustable display device consisting of two or more members, for displaying relevant information when these members have been moved in specific relationships to each other. Both the relative movement and the maintenance of the specific relationships are accomplished by cuts through the thickness of one member to form integral tabs in that member to retain and guide the other member(s).

Abstract: A sheet of two contiguous detachable leaf members is folded and separated to form slide and sleeve components of the calculator. Fold lines in the sheet are formed parallel to a separation or tear line that divides on leaf member from the other leaf member. In assembling the slide calculator the leaf members can be separated before or after the folding operation. In various embodiments of the invention an information readout is provided on reverse sides of the calculator including one embodiment wherein the printed format of the slide and sleeve components is applied to one surface only of the respective leaf members. The slide component can be formed of two or more generally rectangular elongated slide segments folded into overlapping disposition, with data applied to each side of the slide segments.

Abstract: A device for displaying indicia is provided comprising:(a) at least one cover member having at least one visual display means on at least one surface thereof; and(b) at least one display member slidably movable by gravity with respect to at least one of said cover members within a predetermined area underlying said cover member, said display member having at least one prepositioned indicium on at least one surface thereof, said indicium registering with at least one of said visual display means, whereby said display member slidably changes position with respect to said cover member under the force of gravity in response to rotation of said device in a substantially vertical plane to change the registry of said indicium with respect to said visual display means.In preferred embodiments of this invention a perpetual and yearly calendar is provided.

Abstract: A slidable window sign is disclosed having a front panel adapted for securement to a window, a back panel attached to the front panel, and a slidable member positioned between the front and back panels. The front panel may contain indicia for viewing through the window without the risk of soiling through use. The slidable member may also include indicia and at least one protrusion thereon to allow vertical mounting without slippage. Foldable ends on the slidable member prevent it from being separated from the panels under normal uses. The ends may be unfolded to form a coplanar relation with the body of the member for purposes of removal.

Abstract: A tennis scorekeeping device having a pair of separately formed scorekeeping units adapted to be mounted one each side of a tennis racquet handle between the head of the racquet and the handle grip of the racquet, first manually manipulatable means on one of said units for scoring game points won by opposing players, and second manually manipulatable means on the other of said units for scoring the games won by opposing players.

Abstract: A device having indicia announcing an event including an edible item having indicia thereon which includes as part of the indicia the letters "SHE". A walled sleeve includes an opening in the wall thereof of a size when positioned on the item exposes only the letters "SHE" or "HE" of the indicia. The sleeve includes complementary indicia such as "IT'S A" adjacent the opening of the sleeve whereby the only indicia appearing on the item is "IT'S A SHE" when the letters "SHE" are exposed or "IT'S A HE" when the letters "HE" are exposed.

Abstract: A display unit has rolling panels entirely supported from the bottom and lacks a top frame. Each display panel is carried by wheels on a track which is adjustable to any front and back position with respect to the base of the stand. The top of each display panel carries a light-weight scissors whose sole function is to hold the panel vertical and which rolls in an upper track so that whatever position the bottom track is placed in, the upper scissors can accommodate to and hold the panel vertical.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a rectilinear sliding panel display used for displaying pictures and/or messages. A plurality of plate assemblies, each comprising a plurality of plates positioned on top of each other, are provided, wherein the assemblies are positioned adjacent to each other. The adjacent visible plates of the assemblies form the picture and/or message. Also provided are a plurality of links corresponding in number to the plurality of plates. The links are positioned behind the rear face of the plate assemblies, wherein each of the links is coupled to one corresponding plate in each of the plate assemblies. A drive means is provided for sequentially operating the links. The drive means comprises a plurality of stacked rings, each of the rings being coupled to one of the links. A shaft means is provided for sequentially engaging each of the rings and for rotating the ring in response to the rotation of the shaft means.

Abstract: A stacker is described for facilitating the play of war games and the like. Such games are played on a game board and cardboard counters are typically used to represent personnel or military hardware. Frequently the counters are stacked on top of one another and need to be moved. To overcome the tendency of knocking over the stacked counters and also to facilitate the evaluation of the counters in the stack, a frame is provided for holding the counters in a vertical, side-to-side orientation. The frame may be moved and both sides of the counters may be displayed to the players if desired or required. In a first embodiment of the invention, the frame comprises a flat base designed to fit within the spaces of the game board and two aligned track members perpendicularly affixed to the base. The counters are held between the two tracks. In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the track members are replaced by an elongate plastic strip which includes a fold forming clip for supporting the counters.

Abstract: The present invention, a digital instant schedule computer or DISC, computes and displays symmetric schedules for assigning to stations the participants in an experiment or tournament. There is a master board and a plurality of slides, each of which can be inserted in said master board in several ways. Each insertion of a slide gives a juxtaposition of two scales: a scale on the slide which gives the indicia of the participants to be scheduled and a scale on the master board which gives indicia referring to the stations. Each admissible setting of a slide in the master board gives a subschedule which assigns each participant to the station opposite his indicium. The participant indicia and station indicia are displayed so that each participant can read off his station assignment.