Abstract: A rack for a cooking appliance includes a perimeter rim that has a first end, a second end, a first side rail, and a second side rail. A plurality of spaced rails are disposed between each of the first and second rails and the first and second ends of the perimeter rim. An elongated member is operably coupled to the perimeter rim and is proximate to the plurality of spaced rails. A crossbar is disposed proximate to the elongated member. The crossbar defines an opening directly behind the elongated member along a length of the elongated member and a length of the crossbar.

Abstract: A control device that controls a vehicle obtains information of a user of the vehicle, and controls, based on the information of the user, output of the vehicle on a per-user basis.

Abstract: A system for customizing an article. The system includes a base and at least one attachment having a decorative element and flanges flanking the decorative element and forming an opening on each side of the decorative element. The base has a plurality of projecting elements projecting from a surface of the base and having a protrusion at an end thereof or a plurality of pincers defining an inlet and a cavity. Each of the protrusions or pincers can be deformed to fit through the openings on each side of one of the decorative elements after which the protrusions or pincers will return to a non-deformed shape and secure the attachment with decorative element in the article. Also a method for customizing an article with the attachments.

Abstract: A reflective mask blank that comprises a multilayer reflective film 13, protective film 14, and phase-shift film 16 for shifting a phase of the EUV light, which are formed in said order on a substrate 12. The protective film 14 is made of a material containing ruthenium as a main component, and an anti-diffusion layer 15 which is an oxidized layer containing ruthenium as a main component is formed on a surface of the protective film 14, or as a part of the protective film 14 on a side adjacent to the phase-shift layer 16, so as to inhibit counter diffusion in relation to the phase-shift film 16, thereby inhibiting the thermal diffusion between the protective film 14 and the material of the phase-shift film pattern. Also, a reflective mask and method of manufacture.

Abstract: System for joining containers for a first container (1) with doors at the front and rear thereof and a second container (2) with at least one door at the rear thereof, attached by the smaller sides, which comprises four hooks (3) on the four corners of the containers (1, 2), a plurality of sheets (4, 5) on the interior edge at the rear of the containers (1, 2) fixable to both and which cover the entire interior perimeter of the containers (1, 2), and means for adjusting the identification number of the containers (1, 2). The means for adjusting the identification number can comprise a series of electronic screens (101, 102) on each container (1, 2) with two control units (102, 202), power sources, and communication means between the control units (102, 202) and optionally a contact (103, 203) in the support area of a sheet (4, 5).

Abstract: A mounting system (1) for arranging electric devices (2), for example switchgear cabinets, includes at least one preferably horizontal mounting strip (3) to which at least one device (2) can be secured. The mounting strip (3) includes a support rail (6) to which the device (2) can be releasably fastened and located in a first section (41) of the mounting strip. The first section is central in relation to a cross-sectional view through the mounting strip (3), transversely to its longitudinal axis. A third section (43) of the mounting strip located at a distance from the support rail (6) is at a greater vertical distance (44) from the bottom point (39) of the support rail (6) than a second section (42) at its end that is closer to the support rail (6), especially its end adjoining the support rail (6). The second section is located between the first section (41) and the third section (43).

Abstract: A closet organizing device includes a base, first and second stabilizers, and a tabular portion. The base has upper and lower ends and a hole formed therein extending through a central portion of the upper and lower ends for receiving a hook portion of a clothing hanger. The first and second stabilizers extend from the lower end and are substantially perpendicular to the lower end and are equidistant from and on opposite sides of the hole. The first and second stabilizers are configured to fit over opposite sides of a hanger body. An edge portion extends along an outer surface of the base between the upper and lower ends. A tabular portion extends outwardly from the edge portion, has parallel front and rear sides, and resides in a plane that is substantially aligned with a lengthwise direction of the hole.

Abstract: A hanger date indicator device additional to a clothes hanger by threadable engagement of a hanger hook through a central aperture to position and maintain the hanger date indicator device above an item of clothing depended upon the hanger. The hanger date indicator device includes a date indicator selectable upon a first surface thereof, said date indicator selectable to signal a date associative with an item of clothing depended upon the hanger, whereby a user is apprised of the last time the particular item of clothing was worn, the last time said item was washed, or of any other date desirable to associate with a particular item of clothing.

Abstract: A Hanger Accessory Device for keeping track of how many times an article of clothing has been worn since it was last laundered. The Hanger Accessory Device generally includes a housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a receiver opening extending therebetween. The upper portion of the outer surface of the housing includes first markings and the lower portion of the outer surface of the housing includes second markings. By rotating the housing (and thus the outwardly-facing markings) around a stem of a hanger, an individual may keep track of how many times an article of clothing has been worn or used between washings.

Abstract: Self-expiring labels and badges are made by a method of: (A) contacting a first component of a dye system with a second component of the dye system, the first component carried on a facial surface of a transfer ribbon and the second component carried on a facial surface of a media, the second component beneath and in contact with a timing layer, and (B) heating the contacted first component of the dye system and timing layer with a thermal print head such that (i) the first component of the dye system transfers to the timing layer, and (ii) the first component of the dye system begins to migrate through the timing layer to the second component of the dye system which, upon contact of the first and second components of the dye system, an image is formed.

Abstract: The invention provides a clip which is used in the identification of the source of power cords, wires and cables. The design of the clip is snag proof. The invention provides pop-out indicia of the source of the cord, wire or cable that is positioned within the clip.

Abstract: The present application is directed to systems and methods for an interactive label and closure for a container. Information may be printed on an interior portion of the closure and a base label. A portion of the base label may be visible through a transparent window in a top label having. Rotation of the top label may cause the transparent window to display label information of varying relevance to the closure information.

Abstract: To support a shopper to perform self-service shopping by using an electronic shelf label (ESL) while looking at actual items displayed in a store and to expand the functions of the electronic shelf label (ESL) to enable the linkage with other data processing systems expansively. A shopper uses a mobile processing device (typically, a cell phone owned by the shopper) in a store. The functions necessary to obtain contents from the electronic shelf label (ESL) are obtained by introducing an application program into the shopper's own cell phone, by which it is expected that the shopper is able to easily enjoy shopping. When photographing the electronic shelf label (ESL), the contents associated with items are encoded (the price display automatically changes to a barcode) and then decoded.

Abstract: A price-and-information tag includes front and rear surfaces both having product and price information. The tag includes a pre-fold line and a perforated line dividing the sheet into spaced-apart first and second sections. When bi-folded, the first section fits into an upwardly-open pocket of an extruded tag holder, with the second section in front of the tag holder and hiding the first section. Further, the second section can be torn off along the perforated line to reveal the information on the first section with minimal labor. A picture on the tag allows a non-reading installer to place the tag. Methods related to same are also shown, including double folding the elongated sheet and then using the first section to engage a tag holder with only the information on the second section being visible, the second section being later torn off to reveal the information on the first section.

Abstract: An audio/visual electronic scrolling display permanently embedded in baggage used by travelers and on commercial containers used in the shipping of cargo in commerce. The audio and visual display system is based on chip technology, resists static electricity generated by huge luggage conveyors and baggage scanning systems found at airports. It is lightweight, weather proof and readable in a choice of different languages. The baggage and containers are easily trackable via the LED light-emitting display panel and the sound system. The visual messages can be manually programmed via a keyboard or electronically programmed using the USB computer outlet. A computer chip activates both the visual characters and sound. Electric power is supplied by a 9 volt rechargeable battery. There are brightness and sound control buttons. Activation is effected by an outside on/off pressure switch. U.S.

Abstract: A tag has an in-mold graphic plate portion with a slot therein. Extending outwardly from the plate portion is an extension or tongue that has a neck and locking tip. The locking tip has an aperture adapted to receive a lock. The neck of the tongue is flexible such that the locking tip is received by and extends through the slot.

Abstract: A tag for an item includes a support having a printable area; a writable display attached to the support, the writable display including a layer of material for displaying information relating to the item, and an image of the item printed on the printable area.

Abstract: Embodiments of adjustable club identification systems and methods to manufacture adjustable club identification systems are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A half-tone phase shift mask including at least a mask substrate, a half-tone phase shift layer and a sheltering layer. The half-tone phase shift layer is a strip-like profile that forms on the surface of the mask substrate. The sheltering layer is formed on the two ends of the half-tone phase shift layer so that a portion of the half-tone phase shift layer is exposed. The sheltering layer has a width greater than the half-tone phase shift layer.

Abstract: The invention teaches a tumble-type display device for golf club protector, comprising an enclosure having a connective member to connect with the golf club protector; said enclosure comprising a front cover having a marker display window set thereon and a back cover; a disk capable of rotating intermittently and a tumbling apparatus and a non-return apparatus acting on said disk disposed inside of said enclosure; and a plurality of markers marked and distributed along the circumferential direction of the disk. When rotating the disk intermittently, the different markers are displayed orderly through the marker display window, and only one marker is displayed at one time.

Abstract: Taught herein is an identification device for golf club head covers comprising an outer shell having a front cover and a back cover; a window for displaying identifying indicia disposed on said front cover; a disk bearing a plurality of identification indicia; means for rotating the disk intermittently so that the identifying indicia are displayed through the window, one indicium at a time, the means being disposed within said outer shell; and means for connecting the identification device to a golf club head cover. Since a plurality of different identification indicia can be displayed at a push of a button, a convenient and easy to use identification device for golf club head covers is realized.

Abstract: Apparatus for changing the display state of a bistable liquid crystal display on a display tag having a plurality of electrical contact pads connected to a corresponding plurality of electrodes in the liquid crystal display includes a body defining a slot for receiving and locating the display tag with respect to the body; a plurality of contact pins located in the body and being mounted for movement into the slot to contact the electrical contact pads of a display tag located in the slot; drive electronics electrically connected to the contact pins for receiving display command signals from an external source and for applying electrical drive signals to the electrodes of the display when the contact pins are in contact with the electrical contact pads; and operator control means for moving the contact pins into electrical contact with the electrical contact pads and causing the drive electronics to apply the electrical drive signals to the contact pins.

Abstract: The invention concerns a label comprising a support (2), display elements (6a-6f), and means for mounting mobile elements rotatably on the support. For at least one of the display elements, the mounting means (14, 16) extend at some distance from the center of the element and are discontinuous along a circumferential direction around said center.

Abstract: A shelf-front label holder is provided with a specifically improved form of auxiliary sign clip along its upper front edge. The label holder is formed of a relatively rigid plastic material, and the sign clip includes a downwardly extending portion overlying the upper front margin of the label holder to accommodate upward insertion of special sign tags. A thin, flexible tongue-like retaining element extends across a lower portion of the sign clip and is adapted to be easily deflected by upward insertion of a paper sign but thereafter lightly grips the sign to hold it in place. A new process is also disclosed for the continuous extrusion of the new label holder product, enabling the continuous co-extrusion of the soft, flexible tongue-like retaining element together with the main section of the label holder.

Abstract: An electrically modifiable label. In some embodiments, an electrically modifiable label may be applied to or form a part of products that have configurable or otherwise dynamic characteristics. That is, characteristics or desirability that vary over time or characteristics that may be selected or determined at or after advanced stages of manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A security identification tag having an elongated body and a label, the elongated body including a leading end and a second end, an opening for receiving the leading end at a point between the leading end and the second end and an elongated aperture for receiving at least a portion of the label, the label having an area for receiving identification information.

Abstract: A readerboard signage system which allows signage characters to be easily changed within a pair of parallel extending tracks. In the illustrative embodiments, the system includes an optically transparent character protective viewing panel that is placed over the sequence of characters held in place within the pair of parallel extending tracks. The panel includes a lip portion which cooperates with the lower character holding track, to prevent rain, ice, and snow from entering the tracks, while the viewing panel itself protects the underlying characters from such natural elements and vandalism, without detracting from the utility and aesthetic appearance of the system.

Abstract: A flat, substantially transparent lens lying in a flat plane retains a designation card within a recess in a surface. The lens is made of flexible sheet plastic with means at either end for securing the lens in the recess. At one end, a tab is integral with the lens and has an attachment end which joins the lens. The tab extends away from the plane of the lens to a geniculation spaced from the lens plane. At the geniculation, the tab reverses direction and extends toward the lens plane to return generally to that plane, where it terminates in a finger grip.

Abstract: A method and device for determining mattress rotation sequence and time by tracking the position of cues on a graphically imprinted device. In a preferred embodiment a board is imprinted with cues representing the twelve calender months of the year. A pair of hanging slots represents the direction or rotation to turn the mattress (i.e., head to foot or over). Each month and mattress position has a corresponding cue. If desired a first label is affixed to the foot-end of the top side of the mattress and a second label of a different color or configuration is affixed to the foot-end of the bottom side of the mattress. The consumer selects the time and mattress-rotation cue wherein a cue may be any signal which is directional, tactile, visual or audible that prompts a user to take a certain action.

Abstract: A sign holder for displaying a second sign at a position adjacent a first sign and which facilitates readily changing the second sign to alter the information displayed on the second sign. The holder includes a base member having a rigid support portion and a display portion. The rigid support portion is sized and shaped for being received by a frame supporting the first sign. The holder is held in an upright orientation with the display portion of the base member disposed adjacent to the first sign. A sign mount on the display portion mounts the second sign on the holder to display the second sign. The sign mount is configured for selectively interchanging the second sign with a different second sign to change the information displayed without altering the first sign.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for operably coupling a flip panel display to a sign panel is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes pair of hinge clips having an interlocking feature formed thereon. The pair of hinge clips are assembled in an opposed facing relationship such that the interlocking features engage one another to secure the hinge assembly to the sign panel.

Abstract: A weather-proof changeable-type readerboard signage system comprising a signboard having a substantially planar surface, and supportable above the Earth's surface at a predetermined viewing height. A pair of upper and lower character holding tracks are attached to the substantially planar surface of the signboard and extend in a parallel manner relative to each other by a predetermined distance. A plurality of character substrates of rectangular geometry, bearing a graphical character, and having a height dimension slightly less than the predetermined distance, are front loadable into the pair of upper and lower character holding tracks, and releasably retained therewithin so as to form a string of characters displaying a readable message.

Abstract: A webstock device for providing a signaling function while being relatively camouflaged includes sheet-like webstock material, a cavity in the webstock material, a signaling device at least partly contained in the cavity, and means for retaining the signaling device at least partly in the cavity. The cavity in the webstock material is closed by respective layers of material and a cover layer can be printed with desired information, instructions, etc. The signaling device may be an accousto-magnetic signaling device, an RF device or other signaling device. The invention also includes methods and apparatus for making the webstock device and methods for using the device.

Abstract: A housing body with a card-retention capability includes a wall that has an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface is formed with an elongate card-receiving recess that has a recess bottom. The outer surface is further formed with a first cover-restricting flange that extends from a front end of the card-receiving recess and that cooperates with the recess bottom to form a cover-receiving slot, and a second cover-restricting flange that extends from a rear end of the card-receiving recess and that is formed with a tool hole communicated with the rear end of the card-receiving recess. The first and second cover-restricting flanges cooperatively form a card opening that is adapted to permit placing of a card on the recess bottom. The inner surface is formed with a cover-manipulating recess to communicate with the rear end of the card-receiving recess.

Abstract: A weather-proof changeable-type readerboard signage system comprising a signboard having a substantially planar surface, and supportable above the Earth's surface at a predetermined viewing height. A pair of upper and lower character holding tracks are attached to the substantially planar surface of the signboard and extend in a parallel manner relative to each other by a predetermined distance. A plurality of character substrates of rectangular geometry, bearing a graphical character, and having a height dimension slightly less than the predetermined distance, are front loadable into the pair of upper and lower character holding tracks, and releasably retained therewithin so as to form a string of characters displaying a readable message.

Abstract: A message display element, and a message display jacket utilizable with the element (and a plurality of identical or similar elements) allows a message to be effectively displayed, yet the message changed in a simple and effective manner. A message display element comprises a piece of sheet material (such as polyvinyl chloride or polyolefin having a thickness of between about 8-20 mils) that may be more easily folded than conventional constructions even when made of stiffer material, and which lays flatter when folded. The message display element is particularly suited for displaying pricing information, and positioning and orientation indicia may be provided on individual panels of the element to facilitate proper location within the jacket.

Abstract: A changeable scrolling web sign for selectively displaying a variety of menu items and pricing information in a viewing window includes a scrolling web adapted to receive interchangeable information panels. The mounting means for mounting the information panels on the web permits the information panels to move relative to the web in a direction substantially parallel to the scrolling direction of the web for permitting the web and panels to be wound on and paid out from cylindrical take-up rolls. A cover is placed over the information panel when positioned in the viewing window of the menu board for maintaining the information panel in a flat, planar viewing position. The sliding movement permitted between the information panel and the web accommodates the varying radii created as the web and information panel are wound on and unwound from the web take-up rolls. The scrolling web sign is adapted to be backlighted to enhance the aesthetics of the display.

Abstract: Shelf mounting arrangements for electronic shelf displays or similar articles including electronic shelf display mounting devices for mounting electronic shelf displays onto showcase shelves and similar surfaces. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electronic shelf display mounting device generally includes a shelf mounting member and an electronic shelf display mounting member. The shelf mounting member includes upper and lower mounting legs, an engaging portion having slits formed at different angles and a fixing portion for fixing the mounting legs to the shelf. The electronic shelf display mounting member includes a connecting portion having engaging projections for engagement with the appropriate slits in the shelf mounting member and an electronic shelf display mounting portion for fixing the electronic shelf displays in position.

Abstract: A container, such as the type having a base portion, and an upper neck portion, a shoulder portion between the neck and base portion and a removable closure applied to the neck portion in a sealed relation therewith, is provided with an anti-counterfeit multi-layer label construction. The multi-layer construction includes a label which is adhesively applied to the back side of a container. A printed indicia is provided on the front side of the label so as to be readable by the customer upon removal of an overlying sleeve which is placed over the label. The sleeve is in the form of a protective film which is heat shrunk into a conforming, sealed relationship around the container and which covers at least a portion of the label. A release coat is provided over the underlying printing. A background coat is provided over the release coat so as to cover the underlying printing. Top indicia is provided on the background coat with a varnish thereon.

Abstract: An electronic shelf label protective cover whose size is independent of the size of an electronic display module for displaying price information, and whose size is sufficient to contain a display tag containing information other than price.

Abstract: A system for communicating between a store computer and locations in the aisles of a retail facility. A hard wired grid connects the store computer to a plurality of transceivers located in zones throughout the facility and the transceivers establish a wireless link to the locations. One embodiment is a product information display system in which the locations are fixed information display terminals, such as price displaying shelf tags. Another embodiment is an item tracking system, in which the locations are movable shopping carts or baskets.

Abstract: A price cassette with a back part which has panes to hold interchangeable item identification and/or price labels which are separated by vertical webs, whereby on the back part there are vertical guides, over which the at least partly transparent front part can be slid. The price cassette is thereby curved around an imaginary axis which is horizontal to the item identification and price signs, and the axis of which lies behind the price cassette. The item identification and price information displayed thereby appears more plastic and elegant. The only action required to change this item identification and price information is to open the price cassette partway up or down. The item identification and price signs thereby remain fixed in place.

Abstract: A clip-on label holder and cover is provided for insertion in a price ticket channel member of a shelf. The cover comprises an elongate clear plastic strip, having a clear plastic display panel and an integral clip. A label, such as a data strip, may be inserted between the panel and the channel member. The panel is biased towards the channel, to grip the card between the panel and the channel member. The clip is comprised of a generally hook-shaped member, when seen in cross-section, that comprises the lower edge of the cover. The clip defines an interior region, within which a lip of the channel member may be snap-fitted. The clip is provided with first and second shoulders to grip opposing sides of the channel member, to bias the panel towards the channel.

Abstract: A retail shelf molding includes a rear wall having a channel for holding information or inventory tickets and a front wall having an outwardly facing channel for displaying price tickets. The shelf molding is preferably integrally formed as an extrusion wherein the rear wall and the front wall are connected by a living hinge. The living hinge is located at the bottom edges of the front and rear walls so that they hingeably open from the top edge.

Abstract: A frame for one or two-sided display of several pictures simultaneously having a unique configuration and novel combination of component parts which includes a subframe within an outer frame to permit quick and permanent assembly and to provide a rigid frame structure for easy exchange and replacement of several pictures or posters is disclosed.

Abstract: An interchangeable display system including a mounting for a display element, the mounting including a support backing and upper, center and lower face panels mounted to the support backing and spaced forwardly of the support backing with two elongated slots extending lengthwise between the respective face display elements and which cooperates with the upper slot, and a lower mounting hook on the back of the display element cooperates with the lower slot so that the two hooks retain the display element and can slide along the respective slots to assemble and disassemble the display element in position in front of the mounting. The display element itself may have face panels separated by a slot so that a superimposed display element provided with a mounting hook on the back thereof can be mounted in front of the display element.

Abstract: A signage assembly useful for the tabletop display of an advertising message. The assembly includes a holder comprised of an upright into which the insert may be removably inserted and a base for supporting the upright upon the tabletop. An interactive device for engaging an observer, preferably in the form of a game board, disposed upon the base so that the observer will read the message printed on the insert while playing the game.

Abstract: A labelling system which can protect a very wide variety of items from theft. The system requires four elements in combination: 1) A readily understandable message on an item which describes the state the owner intends the item to be in and further asks observers to take appropriate action should the item not be in that state. 2) The message must be easily detectable by people nearby. 3) The message must be changeable, at least once, to reflect a change in the state of the item it is on but, it must only be changeable by the owner and anyone he or she chooses. 4) The message must be very difficult to tamper with or hide without leaving a trace.

Abstract: A modular digit carrier for a sign system having a sign face upon which a plurality of digits can be secured. In a preferred embodiment, the digit carrier includes a rear surface and a front surface, and outwardly extending flanges for securing the digit carrier with its rear surface adjacent the sign face. The digit carrier further preferably includes a substantially frame-like body portion which defines a support channel and which provides access to an interchangeable digit supported by the carrier from the front surface of the digit carrier. The support channel slidingly supports the indicia digit and includes an open slot through which the digit can be inserted and removed in a direction which is oriented so as to allow the insertion and removal of a digit from the carrier without removing the carrier from the sign face. The digit carrier can also be configured to allow backlighting of the indicia digit supported.

Abstract: A tag has an in-mold graphic plate portion with a slot therein. Extending outwardly from the plate portion is an extension or tongue that has a neck and locking tip. The locking tip has an aperture adapted to receive a lock. The neck of the tongue is flexible such that the locking tip is received by and extends through the slot.