Abstract: A jewelry display apparatus comprising a plurality of arms, each arm displaying a different piece of jewelry. The arms can be closed to provide an attractive display for showing the plurality of jewelry next to each other or spread apart from each other to allow the customer to view the jewelry in isolation. The arms are joined together at a common pivot point about which the arms rotate with respect to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-contained group of cards or placards rotatable along a common axis. In some aspects said group fits within the boundaries of a fixed front and back wall and a tactile cue is provided on at least one wall to identify front or back. When compiled as a deck, the device has a first cover with an exterior and an interior face, a second cover with an exterior and an interior face wherein the interior of each covers faces the other, a pivot connected to each interior face between; at least one card with a pivot guide where through said pivot extends and around which said card rotates and a finger grab extended from at least one of said first and second covers.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, improved capabilities are described for displaying and managing dynamic, multi-media, video content presentation on an architectural scale. Methods and systems described include associating a video display with an advertising marketplace and leasing rights to a video display. A plurality of physical panel, rod, curtain, blade, and fin video display arrays are described, as are methods and systems for managing and editing video for display and powering a video display that is associated with an architectural feature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar power generation display assembly and methods for providing same involving solar arrays in a display of designated indicia, each solar array containing one or more electronically linked solar modules or cells of a crystalline or amorphous type and other modules. The solar modules and/or portions of the solar modules and other module portions and/or portions of the other module portions within each specific array or display may be static or manipulated electronically or mechanically to provide an enhanced indicia while a programmable display management system enables operation of electrical and mechanical management sub-systems for displaying the indicia.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-contained group of cards or placards rotatable along a common axis. In some aspects said group fits within the boundaries of a fixed front and back wall and a tactile cue is provided on at least one wall to identify front or back. When compiled as a deck, the device has a first cover with an exterior and an interior face, a second cover with an exterior and an interior face wherein the interior of each covers faces the other, a pivot connected to each interior face between; at least one card with a pivot guide where through said pivot extends and around which said card rotates and a finger grab extended from at least one of said first and second covers.

Abstract: A smaller sized flip dot display utilizes a magnetically actuated pixel that rotates between two orientations. The orientations display two different optical states. A simulated dot matrix design improves the aesthetics and consumer appeal, and also permits a flip dot display capable of producing a positive contrast display image with darker colored “ON” pixels contrasting with brighter background and “OFF” pixels by reducing the visibility of the spacing gap between each rotating pixel and the surrounding background. An interwoven configuration of magnetic actuators with a coil around each arm of a U-shaped core may result in lower power consumption, low production cost, and small size required for use in consumer and small mobile devices such as watches and mobile phones.

Abstract: An assembly for protecting an item against theft, includes a device (10) for marking the item with a view to identifying same, the device including an area (16) for displaying information, a storage medium (26) in which data to be displayed is stored, elements (22, 24) for selecting data from the storage medium (26) to be displayed in the display area (16), wherein the protection assembly includes a member (14) for attaching the assembly to the item to be protected or to the packaging thereof.

Abstract: A shutter panel having multiple louvers that may be opened or closed in unison and which provide a flat, non-overlapping surface when placed in the closed position. Each louver is provided with a pivot post and a drive post, and the drive posts of each louver are interconnected to one or more control rods hidden within the stiles of the shutter panel. Each louver is beveled to encourage movement between the open and closed positions, and to assist with the formation of a substantially flat surface when the louvers are placed in the closed positions. The substantially flat surface formed when the louvers are closed may include an aesthetic design applied thereon or engraved therein.

Abstract: Provided is an advertising display device displaying various figures by rotating a plurality of slits having four different figure portions on the front/back sides. The advertising display device according to the present invention includes a plurality of separate slits 110 having a display part 111 displayed with many different kinds of figures or patterns, a support member 120 supporting the weight of the slits, a connecting member 130 connecting the slits with the support member, and an operation unit 140 forcing the slits to rotate and move.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar power generation display assembly and methods for providing same involving solar arrays in a display of designated indicia, each solar array containing one or more electronically linked solar modules or cells of a crystalline or amorphous type and other modules. The solar modules and/or portions of the solar modules and other module portions and/or portions of the other module portions within each specific array or display may be static or manipulated electronically or mechanically to provide an enhanced indicia while a programmable display management system enables operation of electrical and mechanical management sub-systems for displaying the indicia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar power generation display assembly and methods for providing same involving solar arrays in a display of designated indicia, each solar array containing one or more electronically linked solar modules or cells of a crystalline or amorphous type and other modules. The solar modules and/or portions of the solar modules and other module portions and/or portions of the other module portions within each specific array or display may be static or manipulated electronically or mechanically to provide an enhanced indicia while a programmable display management system enables operation of electrical and mechanical management sub-systems for displaying the indicia.

Abstract: An overload protection device using a slide sheet and a number of hooking through holes formed in a receiving groove to lock a holder onto a base. the receiving groove is defined in the base, the slide sheet is slidably received in the receiving groove via a spring. The slide sheet and the hooking through holes can be concealed by the holder when the holder is locked onto the base.

Abstract: A gate for a pet enclosure having limited visibility from inside the enclosure of events taking place outside the enclosure. In one embodiment, the gate of the present invention is formed from a plurality of removable panels which define an outer facial surface of the gate. At least one portal is provided in the gate for limited protrusion of a pet's face into the portal only to the extent of the nose and eyes of the pet. The portal is provided about its perimeter with an artistic which enhances the outer appearance of the gate itself, and when associated with a pet animal's partial exposure within the portal, provides a striking and enjoyable, sometimes comical, visual alteration of the facial surface of the gate. In various embodiments, the artistic associated with a given portal in the gate may be changed employing plural artistics which are arrayed on a moveable mount which positions selected artistics in register with selected ones of a plurality of portals defined in the gate.

Abstract: A license plate transport mechanism includes a mounting bracket connectable beneath a vehicle support structure, such as a front bumper of a vehicle. The mounting bracket includes an elongate track with a pivot pin for pivotally mounting a license plate mounting plate. When the mounting plate is at a first end of the track, it pivots to a vertical position that is generally perpendicular to a base of the mounting bracket to display the license plate. The mounting plate is pivotable to a horizontal position generally parallel to the mounting bracket base. Once in the horizontal position, the pivot pin and mounting plate can move toward a second end of the track to store the license plate underneath the vehicle support structure.

Abstract: A store information mount apparatus for flippably displaying substrates bearing information pertaining to a consumer electronic device. The apparatus has amount flange, a display flange made integrally with the store mount flange, a clamp flange bearing plural ring clamps to be received by the display flange, and at least one substrate engaged with the ring clamps.

Abstract: The invention is a changeable sign assembly, to be attached, mounted, or otherwise placed upon a surface for the purpose of displaying one of a plurality of signs. Each different sign may contain a message, instruction, symbol, logo, color, or any customization, upon the displayed sign face. The changeable sign, consisting of a plurality of signs, attached to one another in a single assembly unit, would be such that any single sign in the assembly unit would become viewable for display after having been moved to the display position.

Abstract: A hand-held inter-auto display device includes a handle portion and an interconnecting and substantially planar display portion. A plurality of individual sheets, each displaying at least a portion of a selected message, are displayed from at least one side of the planar display portion. A visual enhancement element, including any of LED elements, phosphorescent coatings or reflective lettering, is associated with at least one of the handle, display portion and sheets to better display a selected message of an exposed sheet supported upon the display portion.

Abstract: A multi-panel fold-out device made from a blank includes at least first, second, and third panels which are joined together in sequence, and formed by separation lines between the first, second, and third panels. The first and second panels each have an internal panel portion including a score line adjacent to an edge of the panel. Each internal panel portion is releasably secured to its panel such that the internal panel portion can be pivoted around its score line relative to its panel. The first panel is foldable over, along the first separation line, to secure the first panel to the second panel. The first and second panels are foldable under, along the second separation line, to secure the first and second panels to the third panel. The first and second internal panel portions are of different sizes so that these panels can be folded out in sequence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar power generation display assembly and methods for providing same involving solar arrays in a display of designated indicia, each solar array containing one or more electronically linked solar modules or cells of a crystalline or amorphous type and other modules. The solar modules and/or portions of the solar modules and other module portions and/or portions of the other module portions within each specific array or display may be static or manipulated electronically or mechanically to provide an enhanced indicia while a programmable display management system enables operation of electrical and mechanical management sub-systems for displaying the indicia.

Abstract: By providing a unique, pre-printed promotional system which can be produced in a wide variety of alternate forms and/or configurations and employs at least two cooperating panels mounted to each other, with one panel being movable for activating the movement of the second panel between an open position and a closed position, a unique, hands-on, printed, visually exciting and interest generating advertising/promotional product is attained. In the preferred embodiment, the promotional system of the present invention incorporates a panel member on which a plurality of cooperating cut out sections are formed, with each of these cut out sections being constructed for cooperating with each other in the central area or zone of the panel member. Furthermore, each cut out section is movable or arcuately pivoted between two alternate positions, with the arcuate pivoting movement being controlled by affixation of each cut out section with the cooperating, overlying activation plate.

Abstract: The portable housing container is of the front and rear side opening type. When one side of the housing container is opened so that the first edge of the first plate may be separated from the third edge of the second plate, the first housing recess of the first plate appears and stacks of tags or memo papers housed therein can be dispensed. Similarly, when the other side of the housing container is opened so that the second edge of the first plate may be separated from the fourth edge of the second plate, the second housing recess of the second plate appears. If different types of stacked sheets are housed, respectively, in the first housing recess and the second housing recess, the different types of sheets can be carried.

Abstract: A tilting apparatus is provided which can make a moving section perform a tilting operation with stability or in which a moving section can exercise its functionality as expected, and an electronic apparatus equipped with the tilting apparatus is provided. In a tilting apparatus, with first and second tilting operations, one side of a first panel holder is angularly displaced with respect to the other side from a reference position. This can prevent the first panel holder from making any extra operation other than the first and second tilting operations with respect to a device body. Unlike any existing technology, in the invention, even when the first and second tilting operations are put into action, a first chassis is not displaced against the device body unless it is desired, e.g., displaced along front, and juts from the device body, thereby favorably leading to the operation with stability.

Abstract: A mount for mounting a sign to the post of an associated structure includes a base element fixedly mounted to the post that defines a hinge region and a base plane, and a support arm having a shoulder mounted at the shoulder to the base element. The support arm is pivotable about the base element between a first position parallel to the base plane and a second position transverse to the base plane. A pair of springs extend between and connect the base element and the support arm. The base element and the support arm are engaged with one another, and are maintained engaged with one another, only by the tension of the springs.

Abstract: A new calendar that has separate sets of plates that bear the symbols representing the information. For example, one set of plates bears the names of the months of the year (or abbreviations of those names), another set of plates bears numerical dates, and another set of plates bears an indicator of the days of the week. The plates are arranged in a stack, with at least some of the plates covering the symbols on underlying plates. Separate, axially offset hinges enable selected plates to be rotated with respect to other plates, revealing the symbols on the selected plates while the symbols on other plates remain covered. The hinges enable a user to rotate the stack to a position where a selected plate in an upper set of plates is exposed while any overlying plates remain positioned behind a top cover plate and any underlying plates in the upper set of plates remain positioned behind the exposed plate.

Abstract: A main unit includes a slider and a guide groove. A display panel includes a slider engaging portion coupled to the slider being guided by the slider and a guide-groove engaging portion slidably engaged with the guide groove being guided by the guide-groove so that the display panel can be inclined. A pressing lever presses the guide-groove engaging portion with resilient force of a resilient member. The guide-groove includes a parallel groove formed in parallel with a direction of movement of the slider; and a curved groove having a width narrower than that of the parallel groove and being connected to the parallel groove. The guide-groove engaging portion moves in the parallel groove by the movement of the slider and a pressing force of the pressing lever.

Abstract: An apparatus that can selectively display prearranged messages that may be erasable and rewritable or spaces for posting messages, and at the same time, function as a clip to retain pieces of papers or other suitable objects. The apparatus comprises a platform that again comprises a bottom layer, a message layer, and a covering layer which are configured and integrated to move relative to one another so that the messages on the message layer can be selectively displayed through a window on the covering layer. The apparatus further comprises a plate which are pivotally connected to the bottom of the platform wherein a spring-like member is used to force only part of an platform bottom edge to contact against the plate so as to form a clip between the platform bottom and the plate.

Abstract: By providing a unique, pre-printed promotional system which can be produced in a wide variety of alternate forms and/or configurations and employs at least two cooperating panels mounted to each other, with one panel being movable for activating the movement of the second panel between an open position and a closed position, a unique, hands-on, printed, visually exciting and interest generating advertising/promotional product is attained. In the preferred embodiment, the promotional system of the present invention incorporates a panel member on which a plurality of cooperating cut out sections are formed, with each of these cut out sections being constructed for cooperating with each other in the central area or zone of the panel member. Furthermore, each cut out section is movable or arcuately pivoted between two alternate positions, with the arcuate pivoting movement being controlled by affixation of each cut out section with the cooperating, overlying activation plate.

Abstract: The Lamella card consists of a foldable wrapping having at least one sighting window, a first image carrier arranged inside it and a second image carrier comprising at least 4 lamellae inserted in one another. At least one of said lamellae is fitted with a lever, which is guided in a guiding slot, connected to a driving element. The lamellae are arranged in such a way that each lamella is brought under the first folding section and over a second neighboring folding section and can be driven by the motion of the driving element from the covered position of the first folding section over the second neighbouring folding section. Through the movement of the lamellae over a motion track, either the image located on the first image carrier or an image located on the lamellae can be displayed in a sighting window.

Abstract: A display sign has cards that fold on a hinge to display different numerals. An upper latch retains cards in an upper position overlying an upper edge of the cards. The latch has a retaining member that rotates between an open position and a locked position. A lock assembly for the retaining member has a threaded member that is rotatable between a locked position, which prevents movement of the retaining member, to an unlocked position, which allows the retaining member to rotate.

Abstract: An image transferring device is disclosed having a support plate, a reflective plate and a core member adapted to support the support plate and reflective plate thereon. The core member includes an operative position stop member and a storage position stop member for each of the support plate and reflective plate. The support and reflective plates are angularly rotatably about the core member and each plate's angular rotation is restricted between the operative position stop member and the storage position stop member. In an operating configuration, the support plate is automatically positioned at a specified angle with respect to the reflective plate. In a storage configuration, the plates fold toward each other for easy storage.

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 combination advertising and warning sign for mounting in a retail store to display promotional materials and warn of spills and other hazardous conditions includes a housing and a movable warning arm. The housing has a front cover removably hinged to a horizontal edge of a base member. The housing can take a closed position in which the cover and base form a closed cavity concealing the warning arm. When the housing is closed, a display region for mounting the promotional material is visible at a front exterior of the cover. The housing can be opened by pivoting the cover about the hinges. When the housing is open, warning indicia are revealed and the warning arm can be pivoted horizontally to an extended position substantially perpendicular to the housing. A switch-activated audio alarm disposed within the housing cavity can also be operated.

Abstract: A display device comprises at least first, second and third plates each having forward and rearward surfaces wherein the second plate is rearward of the first plate, and the third plate is rearward of the second plate. A biasing member permits relative movement of adjacent plates between retracted and expanded positions upon pulling the first plate forwardly. The retracted plates are in registration with one another whereby generally only the forward surface of the first plate is exposed for viewing information to be displayed thereon from a position generally forward of the display device. The plates in the expanded position are biased toward the retracted position and oriented such that the forward surface of the first plate, the rearward surface of the second plate and the forward surface of the third plate are exposed for viewing information to be displayed thereon from a position generally forward of the display device.

Abstract: A rotatable magic picture ball comprises a ball assembly comprising an upper section including four upper units and a lower section including four lower units wherein each unit occupies one eighth of a sphere and is rotatable, and each lower unit comprises a bottom cavity; a base assembly comprising four sectors each occupying about a quarter of a cylinder and a central recessed portion including two vertical sleeves and two horizontal sleeves, each sleeve having two channels for rotatably coupling the sectors together; eight half-circular stickers and two circular stickers adhered to inner surfaces of the units so that the units can turn each other; and an interior magnet on each upper unit so that two adjacent upper units can be magnetically secured together. A variety of shapes and colorful patterns for advertisement can be formed by the stickers having predetermined patterns and/or the ball assembly having a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: A wall pedestal for displaying and rotating an animal head and other wildlife objects next to a wall. The wall pedestal includes a wall mounting plate adapted for securing the pedestal to the wall at various heights. The wall mounting plate includes an outwardly extending horizontal support arm. A far end of the horizontal support arm includes a threaded bore for receiving a threaded lower end of a vertical pivot rod. An upper end of the vertical pivot rod is slidably received in a lower portion of a vertical sleeve. A top portion of the vertical sleeve is attached to a portion of a display mounting plate. The display mounting plate is adapted for attachment to the wildlife object suspended the object thereon.

Abstract: A signal device for attachment to a vehicle having a housing with a plurality of signal members carried therein. The signal members are pivotally connected within an interior compartment of the housing and may be individually pivoted out of the compartment through an opening provided in the housing. An attachment device is connected to the housing and provides that the housing may be attached to a vehicle window in such a manner that the housing projects generally perpendicularly outwardly with the respect to the vehicle window, with one or more preselected signal members being exposed and hanging downwardly from the housing for alerting passersby.

Abstract: A loose-leaf type storage device includes a pivot shaft (20), a plurality of storage cases, each storage case having a plurality of barrels axially aligned in a line at one side and respectively coupled to the pivot shaft, and a loose-leaf positioning structure provided between the pivot shaft and the storage cases for enabling the storage cases to be turned about the pivot shaft and selectively positioned in one of a series of angles.

Abstract: Display unit for essentially panel-shaped material, consisting of two disk-shaped carrier plates that are spaced apart by a vertically-aligned carrier and each of which is connected to same, and mounting devices for holding the panel-shaped material between the carrier plates, characterized in that, the bottom carrier plate has a larger diameter than the top carrier plate and an equal number of holes, aligned vertically relative to each other, are provided in the top and bottom carrier plates that, with pegs or similar elements that are, or can be, allocated to the particular panel-shaped material, can be brought into reversing, swiveling engagement.

Abstract: An open wire frame sign support for mounting at the forward edge region of a customer accessible merchandising shelf. A wire bracket is configured for attachment to the forward edge region of the shelf which incorporates a slot defining assembly within which is disposed a stop member below which a loose hinging component is defined and above which an upwardly open slot is formed. A rectangular wire frame is provided having a centrally lower disposed hinge support from which angularly outwardly extend a lower disposed hinge loop which engages the lower hinging component of the slot in a loose hinging fashion and a tongue member which is hand moveable into engagement with the open slot of the bracket.

Abstract: A system for mounting a sign or graphic display to a structure allows rotation of the graphic display and provides for automatic return to the initial orientation.

Abstract: A vertically disposed placard has two sections, one disposed over the other, with the upper section of the placard attached to a pole, standard or other mount. A hinge connects the bottom perimeter edge of the fixed section with the top perimeter edge of the lower, pivotable section, allowing the front surface of the pivotable section to rotate and fold flat against the front surface of the upper, fixed section. A catch mechanism releaseably holds the two sections flat against each other, preventing the pivotable section from unfolding. An electrical controller is attached to the back surface of the fixed section of the placard and senses when a condition to which the sign is responsive occurs. Upon the occurrence, the controller causes release of the catch mechanism, allowing the pivotable section to unfold under the force of a bias (e.g., spring) and/or gravity, or by an electric motive mechanism to display the front surfaces of both sections of the placard.

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: The aim of the invention is to be able to vary a device for holding turning plates (14), turning pockets, turning sleeves or the like with regard to the receiving capacity thereof. The inventive turning plates, pockets, sleeves or the like are provided with pivoting pins (13). Carriers (1) can be connected to one another by means of coupling elements (5) which are provided with holes (26) that form lines of holes, whereby said carriers are used for the turning plates (14), turning pockets, turning sleeves or the like and are provided with holes (12) on the upper and lower edges thereof, whereby said holes form lines of holes.

Abstract: A fan deck display having a case including a center wall joined between a pair of side walls. Each of the side walls has a longitudinal free edge with a plurality of undulations formed therein. A plurality of color strips are movably connected to the case. Each of the color strips has a plurality of color swatches and a free edge with a plurality of undulations formed therein. When the color strips are in a retracted position inside the case, the undulations in the color strips are aligned with the undulations in the free edges.

Abstract: A bill board apparatus for displaying multiple messages from a plurality of message segments. A series of message segments are arranged upon an axis so as to form a complete display message by a minimum of two segments. A swing arm or actuator arm that is in conection with the first sign segment of the plurality of segments turns each segment 180° in order to display a different message when the time has come to display a new message. A computer may be used to actuate the actuator and this may be programmed so as to display different messages for different lengths of time.

Abstract: A teaching device is provided for use with an overhead projector to display educational problems to a group of students. The solutions to the problems are selectively concealed and revealed by the teacher through the use of a solution cover. A plurality of embodiments is provided disclosing different methods of moving the solution cover between concealing and revealing positions. The teaching device is adaptable for use with different types of overhead projectors as needed.

Abstract: By providing a unique, pre-printed housing member within which a plurality of pre-printed display members are operatively interconnected for sequential display relative to each other in a unique, co-operative, continuously unfolding construction, a unique, hands-on, printed, visually exciting and interest-generating multi-panel product is attained. In the present invention, a principal housing or first element is provided which incorporates a front panel and a rear panel mounted in juxtaposed, spaced relationship with each other, defining a first interior zone therebetween. Preferably, each panel comprises an eye-catching, visual display for generating consumer interest. In addition, a second element is mounted between the front panel and a rear panel of the first element in a manner which enables the second element to pivot outwardly from the first element from a first fully stowed position to a second fully displayed position.

Abstract: A manually adjustable display device for displaying information. The display device includes a frame containing a plurality of designated grooves; a plurality of side segments each including a display side and a non-display side disposed on an opposite side of the display side; a center segment including a display side and a non-display side disposed on an opposite side of the display side of the center segment; and a plurality of suspension members for suspending the side segments and the center segments in the designated grooves so that the side segments and the center segments can rotated within the designated grooves to display either the display or the non-display side of the segments.

Abstract: A combination advertising and warning sign for mounting in a retail store to display promotional materials and warn of spills and other hazardous conditions includes a housing and a movable warning arm. The housing has a front cover removably hinged to a horizontal edge of a base member. The housing can take a closed position in which the cover and base form a closed cavity concealing the warning arm. When the housing is closed, a display region for mounting the promotional material is visible at a front exterior of the cover. The housing can be opened by pivoting the cover about the hinges. When the housing is open, warning indicia are revealed and the warning arm can be pivoted horizontally to an extended position substantially perpendicular to the housing. A switch-activated audio alarm disposed within the housing cavity can also be operated.

Abstract: A hand-held message board for displaying messages, includes: (a) a generally rigid dry erase board having an erasable front writing surface; (b) a means of holding the message board by hand; (c) separate pages, each movably affixed to an upper edge of the dry erase board, each page having a pre-printed message or sign on it; and (d) fastener means for removably attaching the pages to the upper edge of the dry erase board; wherein the individual pages are flippable between the front surface and the rear surface of the dry erase board.