Abstract: Electrostatically charged graphic sheets are additionally provided with a preapplied activatable adhesive. Such sheets may be oriented on a display substrate using the electrostatically induced adhesion, and more securely fastened to the display substrate using the activatable adhesive.

Abstract: A badge is disclosed having a metallic emblem having a thickness about 0.01 to about 1 mm, adhesively attached to a mounting frame by an adhesive polymeric resin having a Shore D hardness about 20 to about 90. Also disclosed is a vehicular sub-assembly including a substrate with the badge attached thereto. Methods of making the badge and the sub-assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: The apparatus is an internally illuminated message display, predominantly for an automobile, and is readily adaptable for any window display. The apparatus comprises of a cylindrical lightweight molded plastic housing, with an interior reflective paint or reflective material, a distal light socket and light bulb. A proximal snap on sleeve contains a slot for the insertion of a translucent disk; said disk contains various messages and/or art symbols. The sleeve has a proximal ceiling hinge connecting it to an adjustable oval transparent suction cup frame. The oval transparent suction cup attaches to the frame and spans the face of the display with the lip of the suction cup circumnavigating the outer edge of the frame. Hinged adjustment is made for attachment to an aerodynamic sloping automobile rear window, and is stabilized with a snap on rod from sleeve to suction cup frame. The gap created from adjustment between the sleeve and frame is covered with an opaque thin snap on plastic sock.

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 method of indicating to emergency personnel where it is safe on a vehicle to affix equipment or cut the vehicle and where it is not safe to affix of cut so as not to deploy the airbags after a vehicle crash where the airbags did not deploy in the accident.

Abstract: A device for displaying printed material is configured to be releasably attached to a component of a vehicle to facilitate easy retrieval and/or viewing of the printed material. The device includes a flexible base sheet, a flexible pocket secured to the base sheet or a flexible panel secured to the base sheet to define a pocket, and a releasable fastener connect to the flexible base sheet to allow releasable attachment of the device to a component of a vehicle. The releasable fastener is configured to connect opposite edges of the device together so that the device can be wrapped around a vehicle component and secured thereto by connection of opposite edges of the device.

Abstract: A vehicle display unit includes a ground of light color and a mark of light color on the ground. An edge of the mark is colored so that coloring of shading-off is applied onto the edge of the mark such that a portion nearest to the mark is colored darkly and the ground side is colored lightly.

Abstract: A clip assembly presents indicia on an interior panel of a vehicle. The clip assembly has a face plate having indicia thereon and a base for mounting the clip assembly to the interior panel. The face plate has at least two barbed posts. The base has a contour which is asymmetrical in at least one direction. The base engages with a complementarily shaped recess on the interior panel such that the base is received therein in only one orientation. The base has at least two complementary apertures receiving the posts. The apertures and the posts are constructed and arranged such that the face plate engages the base through the interior panel in only one orientation relative thereto, enabling the face plate to be attached to the interior panel presenting the indicia in a predetermined readable orientation.

Abstract: Car shows are a hobby of ever increasing popularity. During car show competitions or exhibition and information card is required to be displayed. The present invention shows a device for the display of information cards in a stylish way without detracting from the overall look of the car. The device is a modified clipboard to hang from the rearview mirror of a car. The rearview mirror clipboard is made of clear rigid, with a center hole and channel to accommodate the arm of the rearview mirror.

Abstract: The automobile registration display is accentually a small transparent plastics decal holder. This decal holder is made special because it has the ability to be placed on a Automobile Rear window by means of suction cups. And the holder is made in such a Way to allow a decal to be placed between the front and back of the two surfaces.

Abstract: A steering wheel mark member fixing structure which enables a mark member to be strongly fixed to a pad cover and enables a reduction in costs. At a steering wheel, in a state in which fixing legs of the mark member are inserted in fixing holes of a pad cover, the fixing legs are bent, such that distal end portions of the fixing legs are abutted against taper portions adjacent to the fixing holes. The taper portions have a triangular cross-sectional configuration. Thus, the fixing legs are bent at acute angles, and bent portions of the fixing legs abut the corner portions of the taper portions. The distal end portions of the fixing legs are caught by a strong force on the taper portions, and it is difficult for the bent state of the fixing legs to be released. The mark member can thereby be strongly fixed to the pad cover. As a result, there is no need for another member such as a pin, as there is in conventional structures. A number of parts and costs are reduced.

Abstract: A display holder for attachment to an interior of a vehicle. The display holder is capable of slidably receiving a display. The display holder comprises a rectangular window plate comprising a front edge, rear edge, first side edge and second side edge. A first mounting plate is attached to the first side edge wherein the window plate and the first mounting plate form a first elongated slot there between. A second mounting plate is attached to the second side edge wherein the window plate and the second mounting plate form a second elongated slot there between. An end cap is attached to the interior and overlays the front edge.

Abstract: The cover unit for a head-up display disposed in a vehicle opens and closes an opening which passes beams of an image emitted from a displaying device toward a screen. The displaying device is disposed in the dashboard, and the image is superposed on a foreground of the vehicle to be visible from a driver's eye. The screen is located outside the dashboard. The cover unit has an intercepting plate for interrupting a view line directed from the eye toward the inside of the dashboard in a standing state of the intercepting plate. The intercepting plate is movable between the standing state and a lying state. The cover unit further has a cover body movable between a closed state and an open state of the opening. The cover body is hinged to the intercepting plate so that the cover body is folded up with the intercepting plate at the open state and the cover body is extended together with the intercepting plate in the closed state.

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: An inspection and registration holder having a transparent envelope with a cylindrical bottom, a base having a cavity for receiving the cylindrical bottom and an adjustment screw for fixing the envelope in one of a plurality of predetermined positions when the envelope is rotated about the cylindrical bottom.

Abstract: A message display device for selectively displaying a variety of different messages from the rear of a vehicle. The message display device includes a message box that has a message plate with an inscribed message removably mounted thereon. The message box is secured on top of an adjustable bracket or a fixed bracket that is mounted to a vehicle surface. The message box is preferably mounted just inside the rear window, facing outward. The message display device is connected to the fuse box and is provided with a control switch that is mounted on the dash board of the vehicle to allow the driver to activate the message display device to illuminate the message plate.

Abstract: A windshield document protecting device including a panel having a front face and a back face. The front face has an adhesive disposed thereon. The front face has a document receiving recess formed therein. The recess is dimensioned for receiving registration and inspection stickers therein whereby the registration and inspecting stickers face the front face. The panel is affixed to the windshield with the registration and inspection stickers visible by looking through the windshield from outside the vehicle.

Abstract: A triangle road sign having a bottom rack, a left frame bar and a right frame bar respectively pivoted to two distal ends of the bottom rack and detachably coupled to each other to form a triangle rack with the bottom rack, a device for securing the triangle rack to the inside of a car, indicator lights respectively installed in the bottom rack, the left frame bar and the right frame bar and controlled to flash by a control switch at the bottom rack, a solar collector installed in the bottom rack to collect solar energy and to convert collected solar energy into electricity for the signal lights at the bottom rack, the left frame bar and the right frame bar, a battery box installed in the bottom rack and controlled by the control switch to provide the necessary working voltage to the signal lights, an alternating current adapter controlled by the control switch to convert alternating current power supply to direct current power supply for the signal lights.

Abstract: A releasable suction cup is formed with a tab formed integral with its rim, and with a release filament attached to the tab. On assembly of the suction cup with a panel to be mounted to a smooth surface by the suction cup, the release filament is threaded through a hole in the panel so that an end of the release filament is accessible adjacent the panel surface that is opposite from the suction cup. When the panel is mounted with the suction cup to the smooth surface, the suction cup can be released by pulling on the accessible end of the release filament. A second embodiment of the invention consists of a double-sided suction cup wherein each cup member has a tab with a release filament attached to its tab and threaded through a hole in the panel to be mounted to a smooth surface. With one side of the double-sided suction cup attached to the smooth surface, the release filament connected to that suction cup side remains accessible through the panel to be pulled to release the suction cup.

Abstract: A temporary license device configured for removable mounting to an interior surface of a vehicle window includes an elongated generally rectangular plate formed of transparent plastic material. The plate is flexible to conform to a curvature of the vehicle window and has a memory characteristic enabling the plate to return to its original shape after being mounted. Each side of the plate has a protective sheet removably attached thereto to prevent damage to the plate prior to mounting. The plate and protective sheets have a plurality of apertures extending therethrough. A plurality of suction cups are removably connected to the plate to mount the plate to the vehicle window.

Abstract: A product is disclosed to assist a vehicle owner and user in properly keeping track of the amount of miles driven in a particular vehicle. The goal of the product is to ensure that regular oil changes will occur approximately every 3,000 miles, which is the usual recommended interval that oil changes occur for most vehicles. The product is a multipage notepad which is preferably one inch tall by one and one-half inches wide, and which can be fastened to an automobile dashboard by means of a mounted Velcro tab, with an accompanying Velcro tab mounted onto the dashboard. The product is designed to provide a user with the ability to perform a quick mathematical calculation in order to determine whether it is presently time to perform an oil change.

Abstract: A device for removably holding and pressing a holder or carrier, supporting a graphics or textual display, against the interior of a raisable auto window by means of a leaf spring hooked over the top edge of the window and configured to exert force against the carrier when raised.

Abstract: A driver courtesy device includes a first unit attachable to the dashboard or steering console of an automobile, within reach of the driver of the automobile, and a display unit mounted adjacent the rear window or one of the side windows of the automobile. The first unit includes a signal transmitter actuated by the driver. The display unit includes an upstanding member resembling an arm and hand, a signal receiver, and a motor actuated for a predetermined operational period upon receipt of the signal transmitted by the first unit. An interposer converts rotary motion of the actuated motor to linear motion to thereby move the arm and hand in a reciprocating, waving motion to convey a courteous gesture.

Abstract: A display device, in particular in a motor bus, has at least one display field and fasteners for releasably securing the display field in the motor bus. An observation window is arranged at least between the display field and a viewer. In order to make the fastening of the display device less complicated and less expensive and in order to reduce the weight, the dimensions and the costs of the display device at the same time, the fasteners are releasably secured directly to the inner side of the observation window, the inner side facing away from the viewer.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for vehicle identification placards is provided that can be attached to the flat inner surface of a vehicle sun visor. The placard mount optionally includes a retainer body that is pivotally mounted to a base and provides a structure through which the placard is attached to the base. The pivotal mounting of the placard and placard retainer to the base allows the placard to be moved from a visible to a non-visible position simply by rotating the retaining body around the pivotal mount. To display the placard, the user simply lowers the sun visor which contains the mounting apparatus attached to a back side of the visor and then rotates the placard from its stored horizontal position downward to a vertical display position. In this position the placard is clearly visible from the exterior, such as for communicating to the authorities that the vehicle is properly parked in space, such as a handicapped space, where only authorized placard displaying vehicles should be parked.

Abstract: A sticker assembly is disclosed and includes an indicia-bearing sticker (30) having an adhesive layer (34). A static-cling film (20) is provided having a first side (22) and a second side (24), the second side (24) holding a static charge. The first side (22) of the static-cling film (20) is adhered to the adhesive layer (34) of the sticker (30). The second side (24) of the static-cling film (20) is applied to a receiving surface (12) and held against the surface (12) by the static charge wherein the static-cling film (20) and the sticker (30) are releasably adhered to the receiving surface (12) and wherein the indicia-bearing sticker (30) is displayed for viewing. In one embodiment, the sticker (30) is a vehicle windshield sticker and the receiving surface (12) is a vehicle windshield.

Abstract: A display and method for holding printed material, such as advertising, are described for hanging on the back of a vehicle seat with its contents easily visible and accessible to a passenger. A transparent backboard having rear and front surfaces define transparent pockets for holding the advertising. A pair of hook and loop straps and pads secure the display to the back of the seat.

Abstract: A coupon holder and presentation article comprises a band made of a flexible sheet material, such as paper and the like, that has a first planar surface and a second planar surface. The design includes a designation on the first planar surface that will imply a fold line, score or other like specification, to divide the first planar surface into plural zones, The second planar surface will reflect similar zones as the first planar surface. The band will be printed to include information and/or photographs, drawings, illustrations, graphics, and the like, about (but not limited to) any type of product, service, special offer, discount or coupon for any type of business.

Abstract: A multi-purpose vehicle ornament includes a hollow base component configured to resemble a select figurine, such as an animal's head, having one or more apertures thereon in communication with an interior chamber. The base component includes a neck portion adapted to receive a trailer hitch ball, an air freshener assembly or an attachment plug that is mountable to the top end of a vehicle antenna. The attachment plug includes a warning device that alerts nearby animals of an approaching vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted, rear-directed message display apparatus includes a housing which includes a transparent rear wall, a front wall, side walls, a bottom wall, and a cover. Support assemblies are connected to the side walls and extend downward. Illumination lamps are supported inside the housing near the front wall. A display sign is supported inside the housing between the illumination lamps and the transparent rear wall. The display sign includes an opaque background and transparent message lettering. An illumination control switch is electrically connected to the illumination lamps. With the invention installed in a front vehicle, when the driver of the front vehicle thinks that a following vehicle is following too closely, the driver of the front vehicle can operate the illumination control switch to light the illumination lamps to illuminate the display sign to warn the driver of the following vehicle that the following vehicle is following too closely.

Abstract: A Vehicle-Mountable Picture Frame is disclosed. Also disclosed is a frame that includes a front side and a back side and a pocket formed therebetween, and having an aperture at the top for inserting photographs therethrough. The frame further includes one or more display portions disposed on the front side for displaying indicia there. The frame further includes a variety of attachment mechanisms that are connected to the backside of the frame via a swiveling attachment. The attachment mechanisms are configured to attach to a variety of surfaces within a vehicle, and further to permit the interchangeability of the attachment mechanisms with a variety of other types of mechanisms. The frame further is available in a variety of shapes and sizes to provide a package that is pleasing to the user's eye.

Abstract: A picture frame and method for mounting on a dashboard of an automobile comprising a transparent picture holder with a pivotable U-shaped supporting member on the backside of the holder with bent ends at the distal ends of the U-shaped supporting member, the bent distal ends being detachably secured to vertical grill portions of a ventilation grill assembly or to a closed ash tray compartment or to a closed glove box compartment of an automobile dashboard.

Abstract: A display device to discourage or encourage the summoning of an emergency response includes a display support positionable near an emergency site. The display device has a display area having indicia to discourage the summoning of an emergency response. Additionally, the display area may have indicia to encourage the summoning of an emergency response. In a method of using the display device, a display is placed proximate an emergency site, a first indicia is displayed to encourage the summoning of an emergency response, notice is received that help has been summoned, and the first indicia is replaced with a second indicia that indicates further summoning of the emergency response is not necessary.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a vehicle airbag containing decorative material. The cover assembly includes a resilient polymeric cover and an insert is located on the upper surface of the cover. The outer peripheral portion of the insert is imbedded in the cover while the central portion of the insert which bears the decorative material is exposed. The peripheral portion of the insert includes at least one opening and the polymeric material of the cover is disposed in the opening to mechanically interlock the insert to the cover. The cover is designed to split along a line of weakness on the deployment of the airbag and the line is located so that the insert is positioned wholly within one of the split cover sections.

Abstract: A vehicle safety apparatus (10) includes a protection device (12) inflatable from a deflated condition to an inflated condition to help protect a vehicle occupant. Support structure (22) mounts the protection device (12) on a portion of a vehicle. A cover (30) includes a portion (42) movable from a closed condition to an open condition upon inflation of the protection device (12). The apparatus (10) further comprises an emblem (60). The movable cover portion (42) has an opening (50) through which the emblem (60) is visible to the vehicle occupant. The emblem (60) is retained in a position aligned with the opening (50) in the cover portion (42) when the protection device (12) is in the deflated condition. The emblem (60) is movable relative to the cover portion (42) upon inflation of the protection device (12).

Abstract: A sticker display system for displaying a sticker in the rear window of a vehicle includes a display member and a pair of mounting brackets opposedly mounted in spaced relation adjacent the rear window of a vehicle. The display member is removably retained in the mounting brackets and a sticker is attached to the display member so as to be visible through the rear window of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is a low cost, easy to operate, and ever handy device of blocking views of accidents, stalled cars or other incidents. This is accomplished by an accident shield device unit installed in the trunk of official vehicles which can be assembled by a single person in a few minutes. The unit consists of a screen which is large enough to prevent most passersby (motorists or pedestrians) from viewing the scene. As a result, this device aids in maintaining traffic flow and safety by preserving the natural momentum of traffic and keeping other drivers focused on traffic conditions, rather than the accident scene or stalled vehicle.

Abstract: A picture frame and method for mounting on a dashboard of an automobile. The picture frame includes a transparent picture holder with a pivotable U-shaped supporting member on the backside of the holder with bent ends at the distal ends of the U-shaped supporting member, the bent distal ends being detachably secured to vertical grill portions of a ventilation grill assembly or to a closed ash tray compartment or to a closed glove box compartment of an automobile dashboard. A spring-tensioned clip attached to a flexible elongated strap which is wrapped around an intermediate segment of the U-shaped support member is optionally included wherein the opposite ends of the flexible strap are joined together juxtaposed the spring-tensioned clip for clipping the picture frame to a convenient location on the dashboard.

Abstract: A display and method for holding printed material, such as advertising, are described for hanging on the back of a vehicle seat with its contents easily visible and accessible to a passenger. A transparent backboard having rear and front surfaces define transparent pockets for holding the advertising. A pair of hook and loop straps and pads secure the display to the back of the seat.

Abstract: A trim strip has a bar of an at least partially transparent plastic having parallel inner and outer faces, an opaque decor layer laminated to the inner face, and a layer of adhesive on the opaque decor layer. The trim strip is adhered to a board edge with the decor layer against the board edge and the outer face directed away therefrom, and edges of the trim strip at the outer face are machined with removal of material so that the decor layer is left exposed through the bar at the machined edges.

Abstract: An object, such as a dried and pressed flower, is to be mounted between a transparent electrostatic vinyl sheet and a cover film with the object being tightly sealed therebetween. The electrical properties of the electrostatic vinyl film are to permit the resulting sealed ornament to be applied onto a clean, flat, non-porous surface with the static electricity of the electrostatic vinyl film fixing the sealed ornament in position.

Abstract: A toll pass holder (10) comprising a housing (12) having an open top compartment (14) with a large open from window (16), so as to receive an electronic toll pass (18) inserted therein. A structure (20) is for temporarily retaining the housing (12) to an interior surface (22) of a windshield (24) in a motor vehicle (26). The large open front window (16) in the housing (12) faces the interior surface (22) of the windshield (24), so that the electronic toll pass (18) can operate therefrom.

Abstract: A multipurpose business card album is composed of a base plate, a lift plate, and a plurality of fastening devices intended for use in fastening the multipurpose business card album with an automobile sun visor. The base plate is provided with a plurality of pouches and through holes. The lift plate is made integrally with the base plate such that the lift plate can be lifted. The lift plate is also provided with a plurality of pouches. Each of the fastening devices has a support portion, a bracing portion, and a retaining portion which is retained in one of the through holes of the base plate. The multipurpose business card album is fastened with the automobile sun visor by the fastening devices such that the automobile sun visor is sandwiched between the support portion and the bracing portion of each one of the fastening devices.

Abstract: A chemiluminescent funeral symbol (10) comprising a hollow religious ornament (12). A source of chemiluminescent light (14) is within the hollow religious ornament (12). A structure (16) is for hanging the hollow religious ornament (12) from a rearview mirror (18) within a motor vehicle (20). The hollow religious ornament (12) illuminated by light from the source of chemiluminescent light (14) can be seen through a front windshield (22) of the motor vehicle (20) during a funeral procession.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a display system with at least one interchangeable substantially planar display, a resilient support made of resilient sheet material to support the planar display, and a support for holding the resilient support against a support surface. A resilient rod is preferably used with the system. The resilient rod can be used to cooperate with the resilient support to allow mounting of the planar display at a distance from the rod.

Abstract: A hand held device for displaying a message. The device includes a keypad including a plurality of keys for inputting data indicative of the message to be displayed and generating a message signal based upon the received signals, a microprocessor for receiving and interpreting the message signal from the keypad and producing a display signal based upon the interpretation and a display device for receiving the display signal from the microprocessor and displaying a message representative of the received display signal. A power supply is connected to supply power to the microprocessor, display device and keypad and a plurality of templates may be removably positioned over the keypad to identify each key of said keypad, each template represents a different language in which the message may be displayed. The desired language for selection of the message is selected prior to inputting the message and the corresponding template is then positioned to cover the keypad to properly identify the keys.

Abstract: An automobile accessory comprising an illuminated picture frame which is insertable into a receptacle of a cigarette lighter of a motor vehicle for power and for mounting. The picture frame has a plug assembly which is compatible with the receptacle of the cigarette lighter with respect to interfit within the receptacle. The plug assembly also has electrodes located to connect to power from the receptacle. The plug assembly therefore both supports the picture frame and provides electrical power for lighting. A suitable lamp is provided behind the picture or slide for back lighting the same. The picture frame has electrical circuitry connecting the light to the electrodes. A switch is provided for extinguishing the lamp. The switch may be located on the visible exterior of the picture frame or alternatively, on the plug assembly.

Abstract: The vehicle signalling device 2 comprises a frame 10, a rotating drum 40 having multiple sides 46 mounted to the frame 10 for displaying predetermined messages, a pivoting shutter 100 mounted to the frame 10 that shields an observable view of the drum 40 as the drum 40 rotates to the desired message for display and a hand-held trigger grip 206 operatively and independently connected to the drum 40 and the shutter 100 for selective activation. The drum 40 rotates by activating an index arm 64 and a first pawl 74 assembly engaging a first ratchet wheel 56 mounted to a drum first end wall 42. The drum 40 and the shutter 100 are activated by either transferring a force supplied by an operator's hand, or by activating electric first and second motors 278 and 288, respectively. Also, the drum 40 can be illuminated by a lamp 318 mounted within the drum 40.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover for a gas bag of an occupant restraining system in vehicles comprising a cover plate (10) having a front side and a rear side, a badge (12) bearing an emblem fixed on the front side of said cover plate (10), said badge (12) having at least one attachment pin (14) formed thereon and extending through said cover plate (10), and a washer (16) cooperating with said attachment pin (14) on the rear side of said cover plate (10) in order to prevent detachment of said badge (12) from the cover plate (10), wherein said washer (16) is provided with a plurality of recesses.

Abstract: A signaling device provides a means for signaling an operator of a vehicle that the lights of that vehicle are distracting and annoying to an operator of another vehicle. The signaling device includes at least one display member having a message, such as "DIM LIGHTS", positioned thereon for conveying the message to the operator of the vehicle. The message may be constructed from a reflective or fluorescent material for enabling the lights of another vehicle to illuminate the message. The signaling device may be stored within the vehicle by attaching the signaling device to a sun visor of the vehicle with a clip. The signaling device may include a plurality of display members for conveying the message and at least one attachment member for attaching together the display members. The signaling device further includes a handle for enabling a person to manipulate the sign. The attachment members and the handle may be constructed of a flexible material for enabling the signaling device to be folded during storage.