Abstract: A sign for attaching to a vehicle. In the illustrated embodiment, a flexible sign requesting road service has a sleeve which allows the sign to be readily attached to the antennae of the vehicle. A second sleeve receives a stiffening member to ensure the readability of the sign. When not in use, the sign may be readily folded or rolled for compact storage.

Abstract: A light-passing decorative object made of light-passing synthetic resin is characterized in that a film piece on which letters, patterns or the like are displayed in such a manner as to be seen therethrough is intimately bonded to a notch-cut back side of a light-passing decorative member. The decorative member is provided a back side thereof with a face brightening device. The face brightening device has optical fibers arranged in parallel relation. The optical fibers being provided with a notched portion so as to be brightened. One ends of the optical fibers are bundled to form a bundle portion and attached to a coupler for coupling to a light source.

Abstract: An illuminated vehicle display apparatus has a flexible electroluminescent panel having a front planar surface which directly generates illumination when excited by an alternating current. A thin flat flexible opaque shield has cutout areas to form designs therein and is attached over the electroluminescent panel planar surface so that portions of the panel are visible through the opaque shield so that indicia and graphic designs are defined by the visible electroluminescent light. A thin flexible magnetic sheet of material is attached over the rear surface of the electroluminescent panel for removably attaching the vehicle sign to the side of a vehicle. The electroluminescent panel has a pair of conductors coupled thereto and through a DC to AC converter and is attached to the vehicle battery, such as through the vehicle cigarette lighter.

Abstract: An ornament retention system comprises an ornament having a base. A mounting element is engaged by the base and a tubular connecting rod is connected to the base by a wire. The wire extends through the rod and is fixed to the rod. A tube surrounds the rod. The tube is interconnected to the mounting element. A stop member is provided on the end of the rod and a spring surrounds the rod end and is interposed between the mounting element and the stop member.

Abstract: An improved inflatable warning sign having a flashing light contained within the sign and a magnetic base to retain the sign to the roof or truck lid of a disabled vehicle. The sign as inflated is a prismatic triangele to maximize the visible rectangular area for lettering and minimize the wind resistance.In the preferred embodiment the light within the sign is red and the inflated bag is white with black lettering. The white bag disperses the red light within evenly, thus permitting much more effective use of a single incandescent bulb within a translucent red covered box. Deflated, a sign with an inflated lettering area of 8 by 17 inches folds into a package or pouch that easily fits within the glove box of an automobile.

Abstract: A car mark emblem display and storage device for protruding the car mark emblem from the car engine hood to a display position or storing and concealing the car mark emblem in the car engine hood to prevent the car mark emblem from being stolen. The display and storage device includes a motor, a guide screw unit actuated by the motor for raising or lowering the car mark emblem, a seat vertically slidable along the guide screw unit for supporting the mark emblem, a limit control unit for controlling the upper and lower limit of the movement of the mark emblem and the action of the motor, a top cover unit also actuated by the motor for adjustably covering or uncovering a passage for the car mark emblem, and a body frame for retaining most of the above-mentioned components.

Abstract: A face brightening device for use with vehicles comprising optical fibers and a light source wherein the light source is attached to one or both ends of the optical fibers to brighten those notched faces of the optical fibers which form letters, patterns, brightening faces and the like needed inside and outside the vehicles. The face brightening device can be made smaller in size, simpler in construction, lighter in weight, more saving in space, and much more excellent in water-proofness, heat-resistance, weather- proofness and insulation.

Abstract: An aid to locating vehicles in crowded parking areas comprises a bracket which engages a vehicle side window and a flagstaff which is supported in the bracket. The angular orientation of the flagstaff relative to the bracket is adjustable without the aid of tools to place the flagstaff in a vertical orientation regardless of the vehicle body style and corresponding side window configuration.

Abstract: A sign made of relatively heavy paper, cardboard, plastic or the like is adapted for convenient mounting on the interior rear view mirror support of automotive vehicles. The sign is positioned between the mirror and the rear surface of the front windshield and includes an integral hook which is bent rearwardly out of the plane of the sign to engage a mirror support of the type which projects roughly parallel to the windshield. For the type of mirror support which is adhesively connected to the rear surface of the windshield and projects roughly rearwardly thereof, the hook is bent rearwardly and downwardly, exposing a hook-shaped opening through which the mirror support is extended. Access into the opening is permitted by means of a slit extending from the opening to the peripheral edge of the hanger sign. A bending score is directed horizontally across the sign for use in bending the sign, if desired, when minimal clearance is provided between the rear surface of the windshield and the back of the mirror.

Abstract: A visual display device for vehicles includes a message display unit adapted to be viewed from the exterior of the vehicle. The display unit may include a plurality of messages selectively illuminated by controls located inside of the vehicle. The messages are contained on translucent panels mounted in support members contained within a frame wherein light emitting elements contained in sockets formed along the edges of the message panels are used to selectively illuminate the desired display.

Abstract: A label for an alarm system having a light emitting diode and an integrated electronic circuit, causing the diode to flash, sandwiched between at least two sheets of material. The flashing diode makes the alarm warning highly conspicuous, particularly in dim day light sand darkness.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display sign holder in the form of a semi-rigid rectangular sheet of optically clear plastic having elongated flat spacing structures extending along its top and bottom margin areas on one side so as to space the plastic sheet from a supporting surface and guide the longitudinal insertion and removal of an elongated display sign therebetween. The spacing structures are flat strips printed with ink on one or both sides to permanently display marginal information or design, and relatively thin transparent adhesive layers are disposed on both sides of the strips to adhere them to the plastic sheet and to the supporting surface.

Abstract: An illuminated sign for residence street address to be connected across the terminals of the button of a house bell. The sign comprises light emitting diodes (LED) which project light on a reflector and through a plate displaying opaque digits. The LED's are constantly energized by a suitable direct current obtained by the rectification of the alternative current existing of the terminals of the house bell.

Abstract: An automotive arm rest is set forth for securement to a window sill of an automotive door. The automotive arm rest comprises a plurality of elongate expandable chambers positioned adjacent an upper edge of the arm rest. A plurality of generally flexible "L" shaped clips project upwardly of the arm rest for securement within the automotive sill. A series of pockets for selective positioning of weights therein are formed along lowermost side and bottom edges of the arm rest to enhance positionment and alignment of the arm rest adjacent an exterior surface of an associated automotive door. A plurality of transparent message-receiving pockets are positioned parallel to the pneumatic chambers for receiving advertising and slogan literature therewithin. Further, flexible magnetic strips are fixedly secured to the interior surface edges of the arm rest for securement adjacent an automotive door.

Abstract: Generally there is provided a detachable ornament for the hood of an automobile which is arranged to project through a small opening provided in the hood. A shaft member is arranged with the ornament on its upper end and a key member at its lower end. A bracket affixed to the vehicle positions a plate member under the hood opening. The plate member is arranged with an opening similar to the hood opening but also includes a transverse slot for receipt of the protruding key member. A coil spring, provided in one embodiment on the shaft and in a second embodiment within the bracket, urges the shaft member upwardly when inserted within the bracket. As a result, when the shaft member is inserted through the hood, the spring is compressed as the key member is pressed through the keyhole slot. The shaft is then rotated to cause the key member prongs to lock against the plate member under force of the spring.

Abstract: A thermometer equipped so as to be placed in the field of vision of the driver, on an element of the front part of the body of a vehicle. The thermometer includes a case provided with a display dial, a metallic support surrounding this case and mounted on a ball-and-socket joint, a base made of synthetic material, and a lamp in the base for illuminating the display dial. This base may be glued and/or bolted to the hood at the front of the vehicle. The case can pivot with respect to the support. The thermometer is used to measure and display the temperature outside of an automobile during the daylight or illuminated at night.

Abstract: A card display device for automobile windows which comprises a strip of material overlapped upon itself to form a series of pockets for holding cards or other advertising material. The top end of the strip is reversely turned to form a retaining flange for locking the strip on the top edge of an automobile window pane when closed. In the preferred embodiment the strip extends beyond the flange perpendicular to the back of the strip thereby forming a handle for carrying and positioning the card holder.

Abstract: Illuminated characters or graphic symbols for external fixing to vehicles are constructed as active illuminating bodies and each includes a character shaped element, two deformable insulating layers and a cover formed to retain the shaped element and insulating layers together.

Abstract: An internally illuminated message display apparatus for an automobile. The apparatus comprises a housing, a perforated display board, and a plurality of light transmitting indicia elements insertable into the display board perforations. A transparent lens is positioned in front of the display board and its indicia elements, and the housing is provided with a reflective back surface.

Abstract: A sign display device for use in vehicles such as automobiles comprising a variable height sign holder extendibly mounted on a housing or frame which has an attachment means for holding the display device on a vehicle door or similar structure. The variable height sign holder is a manually extendible structure preferably comprising a series of pairs of lever arms pivotally fastened together in the center on the ends to adjacent pairs so as to form a scissors action structure. An actuation handle is mounted on one end of the pairs of lever arms to move the ends closer together and extend the sign holder. A sign or card holder frame is positioned on an upper end of the pairs of lever arms for holding the signs to be displayed by, or stored in, the display device.

Abstract: An advertizing board for use with a mobile display system is arranged in parts surrounding the display board of the system. For transport, the advertizing board is collapsible in a "nested" fashion such that a plurality of boards are arranged parallel to and adjacent each other. The top board may be simply pivoted relative to the other boards so as to fold over the top thereof.

Abstract: A thermometer equipped so as to be placed in the field of vision of the driver, on an element of the front part of the body of a vehicle. The thermometer includes a case provided with a display dial, a metallic support surrounding this case and mounted on a ball-and-socket joint, and a base made of synthetic material. This base may be glued and/or bolted to the hood at the front of the vehicle. The case can pivot with respect to the support. The thermometer is used to measure and display the temperature outside of an automobile.

Abstract: A decorative arrangement for a vehicle, such as a motor car or a ship, includes a transparent resin main body and a decorative member at least partially spaced from and covered by the main body. Adhesive bonds the main body and the decorative member. After the bond is completed, the adhesive remains flexible. The deformable adhesive prevents unwanted deformation of and damage to the main body and the decorative member even if the main body and the decorative member are made of materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion.

Abstract: A preferred sign frame and poster display device holds a sign or poster securely on all edges and allows for expansion and contraction of the sign. The sign frame and poster display device preferably includes a plurality of elongated frame sections, each having a base member and a hinged cover member. At least one slide member is mounted inside the base member for slidable movement generally in a plane parallel to the sign and poster surface. Each of the slide members includes a post member adapted to be received within a corresponding aperture near the perimeter of the poster or sign panel. Preferably, a retainer member is pivotally interconnected with a portion of the slide member for movement into and out of interlocking engagement with the peg or post after the poster or sign panel has been installed thereon in order to reinforce the peg or post and to securely retain the poster or sign panel in place during installation.

Abstract: The message holder comprises an envelope-like case which is preferably in the form of an elongated, open-faced sheath having a slot at one end thereof through which a plate-like message carrier can be bayoneted into the pocket of the sheath. A releasable detainer such as a tab on the one end portion of the sheath, operate to retain the carrier in the pocket while a message on the same is displayed through the opening in the face of the sheath. Meanwhile, a plurality of adhesive pads on the backside of the sheath enable it to be secured to a surface of a vehicle, to serve as a holder for bumper sticker-type messages.

Abstract: A distress sign which is adapted for placement on the upper edge of a vertically movable window of a vehicle. The sign includes a pair of elongate, substantially rigid display panels each having upper and lower marginal edges and end edges. The panels are connected together along their upper marginal edges by a substantially rigid spine panel. A hook entends downwardly from one end of the spine panel and is spaced from the end edges of the panels to provide a slot in which the upper edge of the window is received, and is configured to engage the adjacent end edges of the panels against the surface of the window when the upper edge of the window is received in the slot.

Abstract: A bumper sticker holder comprises a base, base fastening means for fastening the base to an automobile bumper or other support, and a peripheral frame dimensioned to overlie the peripheral area of the base and with it defining a longitudinal guideway dimensioned to receive and mount a bumper sticker or like display item. Frame fastening means fasten the frame to the base. As an alternative application, the base fastening means may be employed as a stand for mounting the holder on a desk or other supporting surface. When combined with suction cup fasteners, the holder may be applied to mounting the display item on the interior of an automobile window or like location.

Abstract: A placard holder having a rigid base sheet utilizes a notched, rigid transparent panel and frame members for spacing the panel from the base sheet. The frame members, base sheet and transparent panel collectively provide a receptacle for holding a plurality of placards, and a notch defined in the panel facilitates the removal of placards from the holder or the interchanging of placards within the holder. A removable closure is hingedly connected to the transparent panel to provide a cover for the placard receptacle and includes a notch-receiving portion adapted to interfit with and substantially close the panel notch.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying a bumper sticker on a vehicle, including a backing plate for attachment to a vehicle and a frame plate of generally the same shape lying in a plane parallel to the backing plate. The frame plate has a central opening therein. Bottom and side elements connect the backing plate and the frame plate together, leaving an open top. A bumper sticker holding plate is provided and is of such a size that it can have a flexible bumper sticker adhesively attached thereto so that when the bumper sticker holding plate with the bumper sticker attached thereto is inserted into the top of the open top, the bumper sticker will be displayed through the opening in the frame plate. Clips are provided for holding the bumper sticker holding plate in place. When it is desired to place a new bumper sticker onto the bumper sticker holding plate, such plate can first be removed to facilitate removing the old bumper sticker before the new one is attached thereto.

Abstract: A message dome for a roof of an automotive vehicle in which the message portion of the dome is attached to a base and the base is independently attached to the roof. The base includes four corner support sections having a first plurality of bores for providing removable securement of the base to the roof of the automotive vehicle and a second plurality of threaded bores separate from the first plurality of bores; a first plurality of bolts extending through the first plurality of bores to secure the base to the roof; a cover including a third plurality of bores operatively associated with the second plurality of bores when the cover is fit on the base; and a second plurality of bolts extending through the third plurality of bores and threadedly engaged within the second plurality of bores for removably securing the cover to the base, whereby to permit removal of the cover from the base without removing the base from the roof.

Abstract: A vehicle top mark including a base to be fixed to the body of a vehicle, a light-transmitting body that stands on the base, and a light source built into the base. The upper end of the light-transmitting body has an inclined surface that is inclined upward from the front side to the back side, so that the upward light, which passes through the light-transmitting body from the light source, is reflected to the back side of the light-transmitting body. The vehicle top mark is visible to the driver in the nighttime.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a rotary indicating device adaptable to, for example, wheel covers for motor vehicles. The device includes a rotary base member having, on its front or rear surface, a plurality of indication regions which respectively consist of completely the same desired images and arranged at equal angular intervals about a rotary axis of the rotary base member. When the rotary base member rotates at more than a predetermined rotational speed, an observer located at a predetermined position with respect to the device can view a distinct constant image, appearing at a predetermined position of the rotary base member, due to the after image phenomenon.

Abstract: A sign holder having two identical support members, one in a lower position and one in an upper position. Pockets in the support members hold the edges of a sign, and extendable arms telescoping from each end of the support members have curved ends for engaging the edges of a vehicle door. Each arm is fastened to the inside surface of the door edge with a set screw. Door-abutting faces of each arm are lined with soft material, and door-adjacent faces of the support members have rubber nubs attached thereto so that the door's finish will not be scratched or marred.

Abstract: An auxiliary signalling and warning device for utilization on vehicles which make wide turns comprising a main body section that is at least partially reflectorized and a light lens member that is adapted to be secured to the main body section so as to form an enclosure. The light lens member is provided with a written message indicating that the vehicle negotiates wide turns. Light bulb retaining means is provided in the main body section for receiving and retaining light bulbs. Electrical connections from the light bulbs are adapted to interact with the existing vehicle directional turn signal lights. The enclosure is adapted for mounting to the rear of the vehicle so as to provide a highly visible flashing warning to following traffic.

Abstract: An illuminated sign assembly structured to be portable and thereby usable in a variety of applications such as emergency signalling for distressed vehicles. The sign assembly is formed from a flexible material base capable of being folded upon itself and thereby selectively disposed between an open and closed position. Indicia segments, preferably representing alpha-numerical representations are secured to a display face and accented and distinguished from the remainder of the base through a plurality of illuminating light bulbs arranged in spaced apart arrays which correspond to the configuration of the indicia segments. Electrical circuitry is provided for interconnection of the illuminating light bulbs to one another and to a satisfactory electrical power source such as, but not limited to, the electric battery in a conventional automobile.

Abstract: A signal flag or pennant for use at sporting events consisting of an elongated flag staff on which is attached a hollow transparent flat envelope such as a plastic envelope into which is inserted a flag or pennant. A semi-circular spring-loaded clip having a diameter slightly smaller than the flag staff frictionally retains the plastic envelope to the staff. The flag or pennant can be removed at will from the plastic envelope and different flags or pennants can be inserted, depending upon the sporting event attended. The plastic envelope prevents rain or moisture from damaging the flag or pennant during its use.

Abstract: A device for supporting a display board above a vehicle. The device includes a channel shaped formation which is sandwiched between an upper edge of a side window of the vehicle and the window surround and a spigot which is pivotal relatively to the formation and which is insertable into a downwardly facing socket at one side of the display board. Two of the devices are used to support the board, the devices being positioned at opposed sides of the board.

Abstract: This invention is a sporting events flag, that includes a fabric flag attached to a flagstaff shaped like numeral "1", and a structure for supporting it, in use, on an automobile.

Abstract: A frame device for holding and displaying sign panels. The panels are held in tension along the edges by spring-biased slide means. The slide means along each side are all moved to prespecified positions for changing the sign panels when the covers of the frame device sections are opened. Similarly, all of the slide means are placed in tension simultaneously along each side when the covers are closed. Large sign panels are held in place without adverse buckling and tearing and the mounting and removal of them is faster, more convenient and more practical.

Abstract: A tire chain device of the type which has a rigid structure positioned on the inner side of the wheel upon which it is installed, said rigid structure being comprised of an adjustable length horizontal strap and two rigid depending straps pivoted from either end thereof in a manner that restricts pivoting more than 90.degree., the two ends of the horizontal strap of said inner structure being connected by two short cross links to an adjustable length outer strap, and the lower end of each depending strap being removably connected by two long cross links to a plurality of posts having expanded ends spaced along the exposed side of the outer strap. In another mode of the invention the inner structure is comprised of five rigid straps including four of equal length and shape pivotally depending from one horizontal strap such that they form five sides of an octagon when pivoted to their maximum outward extent.

Abstract: A safety flag bus, which includes a spring-loaded recoil pulley carrying a length of cable extending from the pulley around a bushing attached to the hinge mechanism of a conventional stop arm attached to the bus. The cable extends through one end of a flag storage pipe attached to the stop arm and through a slot in the pipe, around a pulley attached to the flared opposite end of the pipe, to a point of fixed attachment to the bus. A flexible flag rod extends into the flared end of the flag storage pipe and one end of the rod is secured to the cable extending through the pipe, while the other end carries a flag normally located inside the pipe when the device is in retracted configuration. Activation causes extension of the flag storage pipe outwardly of the bus, extension of the cable from the recoil pulley and projection of a portion of the flag rod from the flag storage pipe to extend the flag outside of the flared end.

Abstract: A collapsible ornament according to the present invention includes a base fixed to an outer panel of a hood, and an ornament body having a hollow part formed by supporting a decorative laminated sheet and a hollow cylindrical shaft connected to the hollow part to hold the ornament body up. A coil spring is inserted into the hollow cylindrical shaft. The lower end of the spring is supported by a supporting body which is located at the bottom end of the hollow cylindrical shaft. In addition, a shaft member extends into the inside of the spring and its lower end is engaged with a hole formed in the base. An upper end of the shaft is coupled to the upper end of the spring.

Abstract: An animated toy for use in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a body member having a pictorial representation of the upper body of a runner thereon, a leg member including plural leg portions resistant to air passing thereby pivotally mounted on the base member adjacent the pictorial representation of the upper body portion of the runner for providing the illusion of the runner running on rotation of the leg member due to air passing the leg member and means for mounting the animated toy on the vehicle on closing of the vehicle window on a support member for the toy.

Abstract: This invention provides a combination ornament and identification device for vehicles formed so as to be fixedly secured to the radio antenna of a vehicle. The device includes a pair of engageable marker members, each being formed having a longitudinal channel to encompass the antenna, and including an enlarged recess disposed as part of the channel so as to receive the enlarged tip end of the antenna therein. An adhesive material is provided on the inner mating surfaces of the marker members so as to fixedly secure the markers in position about the antenna. The outer surfaces of the marker members are provided with identifiable indicia, either printed thereon or integrally formed as part of the surface, thus establishing an identifiable ornamental device that can be readily viewed or seen from a distance.

Abstract: A display device for use on automobiles and the like which includes a bracket having a vertical bore extending therethrough for supporting a staff upon which a flag is carried. The bracket is attached to an automobile and the staff can be readily removed from the bracket for waving the flag by hand.

Abstract: A display apparatus for use with a vehicle-mounted display board includes a flat plate made up of a plurality of plate pieces which surround and offset the display board during exhibition. For transport, the plate pieces are disposed around members associated with the display apparatus, to protect these members and the board from damage.

Abstract: A tire chain device of the type which has a rigid structure positioned on the inner side of the wheel upon which it is installed, said rigid structure being comprised of an adjustable length horizontal strap and two rigid depending straps pivoted from either end thereof in a manner that restricts pivoting more than 90.degree., the two ends of the horizontal strap of said inner structure being connected by two short cross links to an adjustable length outer strap, and the lower end of each depending strap being removably connected by two long cross links to a plurality of posts having expanded ends spaced along the exposed side of the outer strap. The outer strap is slotted near one end for vertical support of the inner structure in the formation of a warning triangle.

Abstract: An advertising sign arrangement for a vehicle having emergency rear doors includes a rectangular sign on each side of the vehicle mounted adjacent the top and rear end thereof. The signs on the side extend slightly rearwardly of the vehicle. A rectangular rear sign extends between the other two signs and has its upper side edges pivoted to the other signs. When the rear door is opened, it engages the rear sign and pivots it rearwardly and upwardly so that it does not interfere with the operation of the door. An elastic member extending from the back of the rear sign is engaged by the doors when they are closed to hold the sign in its downward position.

Abstract: A kit for motorists in distress comprises a container which includes one or more furled distress signal flags, a flag staff, including one or more suction cups, journalled on a terminal portion of the staff, and rotatable from an inwardly-directed storage position to an outwardly-directed position for attachment to an external vehicle surface. An instruction sheet is enclosed to show how the flags are assembled; and an identification tag and writing instrument are enclosed for attachment to the flag in use. Each of the distress flags bears a different insignia, indicating that the car is disabled or out-of-gas, or that medical assistance is needed.

Abstract: A safety kit comprising a housing or box structured to compactly contain warning devices to give notice of a vehicle in distress and to display certain of the warning devices in an emergency situation. The box includes means to prominently and firmly support certain of the warning devices on a disabled automobile.