Abstract: An inexpensive method of promotional advertising with marketing that targets individuals and groups of people around the country; during small and large show events.

Abstract: A novelty device for mounting on an elongated support member such as a vehicle antenna which comprises a shaft having a hollow portion at a first end to receive the support member, the inner diameter of the hollow portion of said shaft being greater than the greater diameter of the top portion of the support member and smaller than the diameter of the top end of the support member, said shaft having two or more resilient members disposed at a second end thereof. The novelty device includes one or more display members having indicia or an image disposed thereon, which are received with the two or more resilient members and projecting therefrom. The novelty device further includes a bearing insert, which is received with the hollow portion of the shaft, and has a longitudinal channel defined therein for receiving a portion of the elongated support member. The novelty further includes a cap adapted for pressing onto the second end of the shaft to detachably secure the display members to the shaft.

Abstract: A sign for a vehicle has a three-dimensional base equipped with an opaque surface coating, and a backside of the base is placed on and attached to a vehicle part. The sign is equipped with an indirect lighting device so as to allow recognition of the sign at dawn or dusk or in the dark.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for illuminating a banner, flag, or pennant, in addition to illuminating substantially the entire length of a support, such as a flagpole. In the preferred embodiment, a lighting element is placed inside a partially or wholly translucent support, thereby illuminating the support as well as the banner.

Abstract: A short distance reflected pattern decorating plate that compromises a base, a decorating plate, a front plate and a circuit board that makes the decorating plate brighter and clearer, and to emphasize the decorating plate with a bright light circle.

Abstract: An in situ formed bed liner has an embedded relief indicia. The relief may be formed separately and may have associated structure to mate with the surface of a pickup bed to which it is applied. The formed relief indicia is attached to the desired surface and encapsulated in the bed liner by subsequently coating the bed liner into the pickup bed and over the attached relief indicia. The embedded relief may be treated to give it a contrasting color to the in situ formed bed liner.

Abstract: Mobile multi-display billboard vehicles are provided. A representative vehicle includes a cab and a bed portion, and at least one multi-display sign box. Methods and other systems are also provided.

Abstract: A display panel, for example an advertising panel, for use on an external surface of a vehicle is described. The display panel comprises a substantially non-permeable flexible sheet and is removably fastened to the vehicle around the around the majority of the perimeter of the flexible sheet. An adapted vehicle, a vehicle and panel assembly, and a method of application are also described. In one embodiment, the fastening material is provided with strategically placed gaps to act as fluid outlets.

Abstract: A decorative and attractive exhaust mechanism with adjustable angles consists of one rotary multi-direction slip-on assembly that extends along with the size of the exhaust, one decorative plate going with the user's preferences and requirements to provide decoration and attraction and one plastic exhaust cover installed on one end of the multi-direction slip-on assembly so as to provide various decoration and attraction and could be applied to all kinds of automobile exhausts.

Abstract: A device for displaying information, such as an advertisement, on a lorry comprises a web of a material in sheet or canvas form, a reel which can be attached to the lorry, onto which the web can be wound up and from which the web can be unwound, and attachment means for attaching the unwound web to the lorry, which web, in the unwound state, defines an image surface with a height direction and a width direction, on which image surface the information can be placed. The height direction of the image surface is parallel to the reel.

Abstract: A selectively reversible message board has a first face of the message board which displays one or more message cards, either preprinted, containing common messages such as “OUT OF GAS”, “FLAT TIRE”, etc., or hand written. The message board may be reversed and the second face is adapted to receive a hand written message. Reversible suction cups are retained in keyhole shaped openings so as to minimize damage to the suction cup tabs when they are reversed. A flashing signal lamp is reversibly mountable on either face of the message board and serves to call attention to the message board and the stopped vehicle. The message board and accessories are provided in a kit contained in a reclosable bag. Storage inside the passenger compartments allows convenient configuration and deployment of the message board without need for any vehicle occupant to leave the vehicle.

Abstract: A fender having an inner side wall depending downwardly therefrom, wherein at least one advertising indicium is disposed on the inner side wall, the advertising indicium encompassing substantially the entire surface area of the inner side wall.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for display, having a a tailpipe attachment piece, adapted for coupling to the exhaust pipe of a vehicle, a receiver piece coupled to the tailpipe attachment piece, wherein the receiver piece is adapted for coupling to a display piece. In one embodiment, a pollution detection device includes a tailpipe attachment piece, a receiver piece coupled to the tailpipe attachment piece, and a chemical indicator coupled to the receiver piece, wherein the chemical indicator is sensitive to the chemistry of emissions. In one embodiment, a method of presenting an advertisement message is provided by attaching the message to the exhaust pipe.

Abstract: A display device for use on a moving vehicle, said display device comprising: (i) a flexible, inflatable tube with a mouth and a tail end, said tube being adapted such that air currents can flow through the tube and in doing so cause the tube to inflate; (ii) a reinforced collar region around the mouth of the tube; (iii) a first attachment means being an integral part of or adapted to attach to a vehicle; (iv) a second attachment means adapted to attach the collar region of tube to the first attachment means on the motor vehicle; and wherein the sides of the tube are adapted to display advertising or other display material.

Abstract: A short distance reflected pattern decorating plate that compromises a base, a decorating plate, a front plate and a circuit board that makes the decorating plate brighter and clearer, and to emphasize the decorating plate with a bright light circle.

Abstract: A one way free spinning hubcap assembly having a decorative hubcap and a bracket assembly. The bracket assembly is attached to a vehicular wheel and the hubcap is rotatably attached thereto. A bearing clutch present in the bracket assembly permits the hubcap to rotate independently from the wheel when the wheel is rotated in one direction, but forces the hubcap to rotate concurrently with the wheel when rotational force is applied in the opposite direction. In this way the hubcap may be permitted to continue rotating after the associated wheel has ceased rotating.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted, rearward cantilevered frame for holding planar display material such as signs. A sign frame, having a tongue extending from a margin thereof, is made to hold planar displays and present them so that pedestrian traffic, on both sides of the bearing vehicle, may readily view the display. The tongue is made for insertion into a trailer hitch receiver, serves as a securing mount, and is the principal directional and cantilever support for the frame. Guy lines are used to support, further secure and stabilize the sign-bearing frame during vehicle movement by running them from frame tie-points to vehicle hard-points.

Abstract: A repositional and reusable automobile advertising banner, for attachment at the top exterior surface of the automobile windshield. The banner contains disclosure information to facilitate the sale of the car, including areas for entry of additional and varying information. When installed, the banner allows an unencumbered view of the entire width of the windshield, allowing the car to be test-driven without removal of the banner. Methods for use of the banner are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sign for a vehicle has a three-dimensional base equipped with an opaque surface coating, and a backside of the base is placed on and attached to a vehicle part. The sign is equipped with an indirect lighting device so as to allow recognition of the sign at dawn or dusk or in the dark.

Abstract: A collapsible traffic control sign in the form of an arrow board for providing an alert warning to approaching traffic includes a collapsible frame including first, second and third frame members and four cooperating link members. Each link member is connected at opposite ends with a pivotal connection to a different one of the frame members. In a closed condition, the traffic control sign orients each of the three frame members in a substantially parallel and contiguous arrangement. When opened, the frame members are spaced apart and extending between each pair of frame members are two link members. The link members are oriented such that each pair creates the shape of a pointed arrow. Three light subassemblies are assembled to each of the four link members and the lights are illuminated by battery power from a vehicle by means of a cigarette lighter adapter.

Abstract: A foldable map stand apparatus for automotive vehicles is set forth comprising a means for fastening the apparatus onto an automobile interior surface, a pivotally attached telescoping arm for adjusting the angle of display, and a holding means for receiving and displaying a portion of a map. The foldable map stand apparatus can be folded into a more collapsed form so that it may be stored in a more convenient location within the automobile when the map holder is not in use.

Abstract: A two-dimensional figure display device supports an animal or figure silhouette with loose appendages, such as a dog's ears and tongue, on the exterior of a vehicle rear window. The image of the figure to be simulated is formed on a stiffening support. The support has an upwardly extending clip which engages between the window and the window frame of the moving vehicle, a two part hook and loop fastener secures the lower portion of the support to the window. Loose flaps of material attached to the support are acted upon by the wind as the vehicle travels, simulating movement of the depicted figure.

Abstract: A vehicle fueling safety system, device and method precludes inadvertent premature departure of a vehicle from a fueling station having a fuel dispenser, as a result of an action by an inattentive or distracted driver of the vehicle during an ongoing fueling operation by placing a visual warning indicator in the line-of-sight of the driver when the driver is in a driving position in the vehicle during the ongoing fueling operation. The indicator reminds the driver not to move the vehicle until the indicator is removed, indicating that fueling is complete and it is safe to move the vehicle. A further feature places the indicator at an inactive location remote from the line-of-sight, when not in use, and a disabling arrangement is responsive to such placement for disabling the fuel dispenser to preclude the dispensing of fuel when the indicator is at the inactive location.

Abstract: The invention relates to a message display means which comprises a solid body which can be assembled to a part of a rod such as a flag end, or a radio antenna of a telephone or of a vehicle, at least one of the outer faces of said body being configured to carry a textual and/or pictorial message.

Abstract: A flag for mounting on a vehicle radio antenna having a flat body which is uniformly tapered from a leading edge formed with a mounting rib towards a trailing edge which is thinner than the leading edge, the mounting rib having projections at either end which are encircled by resilient rings biasing the projections and the mounting rib against the antenna.

Abstract: An illumination device for a variety of commercial purposes that displays a message, logo or advertisement. The illumination device preferably includes a housing having a front component includes a transparent portion, a panel, a sealing means, and an outer edge, a back component which is removably connected to the front component, a connector, a light source, and a power source such a solar power assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is an aerodynamic wind riding antenna ornament comprising a main body adapted to be rotatably and slidably attached to an antenna mast. The main body has an aerodynamic lifting surface to harness airflow from the movement of a vehicle to move the ornament up and down the antenna mast. The main body also has an aperture of sufficient size to allow for the device to freely slide up and down an antenna mast. Retaining means is removably coupled to the aerodynamic lifting surface near the aperture to prevent the aerodynamic wind riding antenna ornament from sliding off the top of the antenna. The retaining means can comprise a snap-on clip, spring-like clip, or a portion of an ornamental figure removably coupled to the main body. Optional stopper clamps can be removably coupled to the antenna to restrict where the device travels on the antenna. The device can have optically perceived indicia to increase the appearance.

Abstract: A mobile advertising system including a vehicle and a support structure mounted on the vehicle. The support structure extends substantially from the cab of the vehicle to the rear end of the vehicle and houses at least one light source. At least one translucent display panel is mounted to the support structure so that the light source illuminates the display panel from behind.

Abstract: A vehicle banner assembly employs a continuous leading edge attachment and elastic bands to stretch and display a banner on the door of a vehicle. The vehicle banner assembly permits easy removal of the banner and is constructed of plastic materials that do not damage the finish of the vehicle. The vehicle banner assembly permits the user to adjust the length of the banner to accommodate variations in the size of vehicle doors.

Abstract: A display system comprised of a display and a receiver tube that can be mounted to the receiver hitch of a vehicle. The display of this system can accommodate both adhesive backed labels and signs that require mechanical attachment. The receiver tube of this system can be used with either a 1¼ inch receiver hitch or 2 inch receiver hitch. The receiver tube of this display system can accommodate various sizes of hitch-mounting pins. The display of this system can be lighted or non-lighted.

Abstract: A banner and support assembly for supporting a banner or flag to a vertical rod, such as a motor vehicle antenna, in an unfurled state at all times. The assembly includes a banner formed of cloth or other flexible material and a banner support for attaching the banner for receiving the antenna, and a horizontal sleeve disposed at the upper edge of the banner for receiving the banner support. The support includes a vertical clip portion and a horizontal arm disposed at the upper end of the clip portion. The clip portion is generally C-shaped having an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of the antenna to receive the banner and antenna to frictionally clamp the banner to the antenna. The arm portion of the support extends through the horizontal sleeve of the banner to maintain the banner in the unfurled state at all times. In the alternative the banner support may include a C-shaped clip and an L-shaped extension formed of flexible, formstable sheet material.

Abstract: A two-dimensional figure display device supports an animal or figure silhouette with loose appendages, such as a dog's ears and tongue, on the exterior of a vehicle rear window. The image of the figure to be simulated is formed on a multi-layered element which is attached to a stiffening support. The support has frontwardly and upwardly extending clips which engage between the window and the window frame of the moving vehicle. Loose flaps of material on the multi-layered element are acted upon by the wind as the vehicle travels, simulating the movement of the depicted figure.

Abstract: The present invention is a structure of flagpole and its holder: on top of the flagpole is a fixing device for holding the flag; a joint between the flagpole and holder for connection; at one side of the holder a hook shaped plate to hang the holder onto an object.

Abstract: A trailer hitch display apparatus having readily attachable/detachable display panels. Generally comprising a housing, a display panel and a connecting assembly. The housing generally carries a left turn signal, a right turn signal, a left tail light, a right tail light, a brake light, a protective cover and the display panel, wherein the turn signals, the tail lights and the brake light are electrically connected to the wiring of the vehicle to allow another rearwardly traveling vehicle to observe through the trailer hitch display apparatus any traffic signals or tail lights. The connecting assembly comprises a trailer-hitch attaching member dimensioned to be received within the receiving trailer-hitch member of the vehicle. A plurality of throughholes is provided in the trailer-hitch attaching member for inserting a retention pin to secure the two members together.

Abstract: A document holder (11) comprising a rigid planar board (21) having one side covered by transparent flexible cover (22), the board (21) and cover (22) at one end being held in a retaining clip (12), said clip (12) comprising a substantially planar tongue (31) with a channel (32) extending along one edge thereof with an opening (34) facing away from the tongue (31).

Abstract: A retractable covering for attachment to a golf cart is provided. The covering is comprised of a framework having a plurality of pivotal and nestable U-shaped rib members and a fabric cover that enables the awning to move between an extended deployed position and a retracted closed position over a rear compartment of the golf cart. The framework is mounted to the cart through one of several disclosed arrangements including a transition plate extending between the forward rib member and a top mounting bracket in one arrangement. The covering comprises a gathering flap that is adapted to surround a portion of the cover as the cover portion is retracted from use. The gathering flap has an indicia area exposed to view from behind the golf cart. The indicia area has indicia thereon that is visible from the rear of the golf cart.

Abstract: I Christopher William Bryant of Indian Head, Md. have invented a device called the “Bumper Buddy”. The reason for the name “Bumper Buddy” is because it helps protect the bumper of your Automobile from unsightly, hard to remove parking lot stickers or decals. This new device attaches to the license plate of a car and you can apply parking lot stickers, business, school and military decals to this device without having to attach them to your automobile's bumper. The “Bumper Buddy” is a small aluminum or plastic plate that is attached to the two bottom holes of the license plate of a car. The “Bumper Buddy” is available as a blank plate or a logo or name can be printed on the plate.

Abstract: An accessory ball system for providing a versatile and visually appealing device that promotes allegiance to an entity. The accessory ball system includes a spherical ball having an upper portion and a lower portion, a plurality of streamers attached to a rear portion of the ball via a conventional fastener or partially secured within an aperture within the ball, and a lower opening for securing upon a pole structure. The ball is preferably constructed of a solid structure wherein the outer surface of the upper portion and the lower portion are comprised of different colors representing an entity such as a school. The plurality of streamers are preferably comprised of one or more colors to represent the entity the individual desires to show allegiance to. In an alternative embodiment, the lower opening extends completely through the ball into an upper opening for receiving elongated objects such as shoelaces.

Abstract: Sports glove drying devices. In one embodiment, an accessory allows attachment of gloves to a vehicle. The aerodynamic drag of the wind against the vehicle during the vehicle's movement speeds up the drying of the gloves. In a further embodiment, an accessory for adhering to a vehicle, existing tags or so forth, allowing any surface to be utilized for drying the gloves. In further embodiments, the accessory includes a receptacle for interchanging promotional material therein. In a preferred embodiment, the accessories are used with golf gloves and can be attached to a golf cart. In alternate embodiments, the accessories can be used with any other sporting activity using gloves, such as bicycling, baseball, or so forth.

Abstract: A display system, including a frame member having a lower end with a threaded bore therein, a banner supported by the frame member, and a mount for mounting the frame member onto a surface, the mount including a suction cup having a force cup opposite a blind bore, a threaded bolt having a head configured for being received within the blind bore of the suction cup, and a connector, the connector having internal threads configured for receiving the threads of the bolt and external threads configured for being received by the threaded bore of the lower end of the frame member.

Abstract: A tailgate sign which is removably attachable onto a pre-existing tailgate and is used for display of signs thereon, or the like. Also, in one embodiment the sign may be reversible or rotated between a first display position and a second display position, etc.

Abstract: A two-dimensional figure display device supports an animal or figure silhouette with loose appendages, such as a dog's ears and tongue, on the exterior of a vehicle rear window. The image of the figure to be simulated is formed on a multi-layered element which is attached to a stiffening support. The support has frontwardly and upwardly extending clips which engage between the window and the window frame of the moving vehicle. Loose flaps of material on the multi-layered element are acted upon by the wind as the vehicle travels, simulating the movement of the depicted figure.

Abstract: A hitch receiver cover system is used with a hitch receiver of the type having a receiving opening. The cover system includes a decorative cover and a mount with a tube portion for insertion into the receiving opening in the hitch receiver. The tube portion has a cross section smaller than the receiving opening. The mount also has an attaching portion interconnected with the tube portion. At least one connector is provided for selectively interconnecting the cover with the attaching portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for displaying messages, including bumper stickers. The invention includes means of adjusting the horizontal length to allow insertion therein of messages of varying lengths. The invention also includes means of removably attaching the device to other surfaces, such as the windows of cars. The invention is constructed such that the upper end is open allowing protrusion therethrough of messages of varying heights.

Abstract: A lighted display device for use with a vehicle includes a pair of transparent spaced apart panes held by a frame member having opposed side walls and a bottom wall. The upper edges of the panes define an opening for the insertion or removal of a sign member having indicia indicative of the experience level or age of a driver or other message. The display device further includes a plurality of light assemblies having a light bulb in a front portion and a magnet in a rear portion for removably attaching the device to the metallic surface of a vehicle. A spring loaded button member protrudes from each rear portion and includes a battery that energizes a respective light bulb when the button member is depressed as the rear portion is magnetically coupled to a metallic surface.

Abstract: A protective shield is disclosed for housing an electronic toll collection identifier on the outside surface of a motor vehicle. It includes a flat, rectangular base portion with openings at the four corners. Screws are used to install the electronic toll collection identifier and the base portion to the motor vehicle, generally in the vicinity of the license plate. Rubber-coated arms extend outward from the base and substantially surround the electronic toll collection identifier, and thereby protect it from frontal impact.

Abstract: An emergency identification card device for quickly identify and notify next of kin when the user is involved in an accident. The emergency identification card device includes a card member having a front side and a back side and being foldable in half with the card member also having written information displayed thereon with the written information including medical information of a user and phone numbers of people to notify in case of an accident all being displayed upon the front side thereof; and also includes a card holder assembly including a transparent card holder having side walls and being adapted to securely attach to a windshield of a vehicle and also being adapted to hold the card member therein.

Abstract: A durable lightweight rigid transparent envelope that is slightly curved in shape from top to bottom and attaches to automobile windows via suction cups in order to hold and display a variety of double-sided thin flexible lightweight message sheets, which are highly color-contrasted, light-reflective and contain large font character size messages in order to facilitate visual communication between automobile operators, passengers and pedestrians at distances normally encountered on streets and highways. A selected message can be displayed in the envelope through the envelope's transparent front side when it is attached to the inside of an automobile window, or a selected message can be displayed through the envelope's transparent back side while the envelope is attached to the outside of an automobile window by the same means.

Abstract: A kit includes a retro-reflective sheet made from a flexible plastic material and provided with a plurality of seams, which define therebetween a plurality of detachable warning signs, and a means for attaching these signs to an object so as to increase its conspicuity by reflecting a light beam in a direction reverse to a direction of light incidence.

Abstract: A message insert includes an insert retainer and a set of alpha numeric characters. The message insert is preferably fabricated from a plastic molding. The insert retainer is preferably fabricated from a rectangular tube. The insert retainer is long enough to allow a cross bore to be formed in an end thereof. The cross bore allows a retention pin to be inserted through the trailer hitch receiver and the insert retainer to retain the message insert relative to the trailer hitch receiver. At least one edge of each alphanumeric character is joined to an adjacent alphanumeric character to form the message. A front of the insert retainer is joined to a rear of at least one alphanumeric character of the message. The front of the insert may or may not be covered.