Abstract: The present invention provides a display sign for displaying diverse alphanumeric representations of a figure eight configuration within a windshield of a motorized transport, such as a car or truck. The sign permits a variety of sales information to be displayed and easily changed. The sign is made of a flexible panel conformable to the shape of the windshield. The flexible panel is resilient so as to return to its original shape when taken out of the windshield. The sign may be biased against the windshield with a wedge or biasing bar using a dashboard, rearview mirror and sun visors as anchoring points for biasing.

Abstract: A combined blanket, sun screen and weather shield is formed having a comfort material on one side and a waterproof material on an opposite side thereof. The printed indicia is arranged on both sides for displaying advertising logos and the like. The blanket finds application at the beach as well as a sun screen and weather shield on the windshields of automobiles, vans and trucks.

Abstract: A removable car sign is provided for temporary installation on the inside face of the window of a car. A pneumatic bulb is placed conveniently near the driver's console. When the bulb is squeezed by the car driver it causes the sign to extend to an open position in which a message is visible from the outside of the car. When the bulb is released the sign returns to its closed position in which the message is not viewable. The message surfaces may be easily removed and replaced as one may desire.

Abstract: A retractable signage device attachable to a rearview mirror of a vehicle or vessel is disclosed for indicating to the occupants that a certain important condition exists. A housing and flexible strap are attached to the non-reflective portion of the rearview mirror, and an arm having a signage portion is rotatably attached to the housing and strap. The arm may be disposed in a retracted postion where the signage portion is substantially unobservable to the occupants, or in an actuated position where the signage portion is generally parallel with and proximate to the reflective portion of the rearview mirror.

Abstract: A multi-stage adjustable mirror support in a car has a sucker covered by a sucker cover and a post on the sucker. The post passes through the sucker cover. A press body which is on the sucker cover connects the post pivitedly. The front of the sucker cover receives a gear seat. The gear seat has a chamber to receive a gear, a hole and a recess. A lower link has two parallel side plates to receive the front of the sucker cover. The upper end of the lower link receives the lower end of the middle link pivitedly. An upper link has two parallel side plates to receive the upper end of the middle link pivitedly. The interspace between the upper ends of the spaced side plates receives two arms of a swivel. The swivel has a ball end and two parallel arms. Each arm has a central hole. The interspace between two parallel arms receives a gear seat. The gear seat has a chamber to receive a gear, a hole and a recess. The upper link, the gear seat and the swivel are connected pivotedly.

Abstract: A plastic air bag cover is provided with an integrated light source and is adapted for use within a passenger compartment of a vehicle. The light source is mounted on a base plate and a front plate cooperates with the base plate to seal the light source therebetween. The front plate is provided with indicia capable of transmitting light therethrough, the indicia represent graphical information wherein light transmitted through the indicia causes an information-bearing image to be projected into the passenger compartment through a window formed in a front panel of the air bag cover. The light source may be an emissive display such as an electroluminescent or thin film electroluminescent display. Alternatively, the light source may be a flat panel display such an emissive display or an electroluminescent display.

Abstract: A kit to outfit a stock motor vehicle with decorative features related to a sports team. Embodiments of the kit include one to accommodate any motor vehicle and make or model, a second tailored to a specific manufacturer's make and model of vehicle, a third to provide an after-market customizing kit. Each of the kit items are coordinated to display the colors, identifying features, mascots, playing implements, or other indicia related to a sports team or sports figure. Items include a wide adhesive tape decorated with a plurality of stripes for application to the exterior of a motor vehicle; a decorative hood ornament; wheel cover decals; stickers and signs displaying a team name or logo, for both permanent and temporary application; a string of decorative mini-lights; sunvisor decals; decorative floor mats; decorative seat covers; a decorative gear shift lever knob; and a decorative clock.

Abstract: A visor includes an elbow bracket assembly for attaching the visor to a vehicle. The elbow bracket assembly has a bezel with a flange extending from an edge thereof in spaced relationship to the vehicle roof for receiving an object to be held between the flange and the vehicle roof. In another embodiment of the invention, a visor body includes an elbow bracket assembly at one end and an auxiliary visor clip mounted to an edge of the visor at an end remote from said assembly. The auxiliary visor clip includes a bezel having a flange extending therefrom in spaced relationship to the visor body for receiving planar objects under said flange and held between the flange and visor body. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a visor includes both a storage clip under the elbow bracket assembly bezel and an auxiliary visor clip bezel.

Abstract: A display holder for a registration sticker, inspection sticker, certificate, license, and photograph and the like is provided, which consists of a structure for protecting the display item while allowing viewing thereof. A fastener is for securing the protecting structure to a flat surface, so that a person can view the display item therefrom.

Abstract: A device for mounting to the steering column of a golf cart for supporting and displaying looseleaf pages, in particular for displaying golf course information. The device includes a base for supporting pages generally perpendicular to the cart's steering column. A binder is secured to the base for holding the looseleaf pages and an attachment element is provided for mounting the device to the steering column of the golf cart.

Abstract: A reminder sign for alerting a driver to a vehicle condition, appointment, or the like. The inventive device includes a clamp securable to a vehicle lever, such as a gear shift, with a support stanchion extending from the clamp. A sign support is coupled to a distal end of the stanchion and receives any one of the plurality of signs therein. The device can be utilized to remind a driver that the vehicle lights are on to preclude unintentional draining of the battery power.

Abstract: A display device comprising a frame which is flexible along its length carrying at least one circuit board which can be flexed and which has electric circuit means for magnetically controlling electromagnetic display elements. By deliberately designing the frame so as to resiliently flex along its length, the display device can be resiliently flexed to conform to a curved transparent fronting screen, e.g. a vehicle windscreen.

Abstract: A message display board includes: a writing board embedded on a base plate mounted on a fixing object such as a car, a pen clamped on a pen-holding portion formed on the base plate for writing purpose, a plurality of suction cups which are attached by vacuum on a wall such as a wind shield of a car to present the writing board outwardly to display message written on the writing board, a lamp secured on the base plate for illuminating the writing board to be visible at night time or in dark place, and an eraser detachably embedded in the base plate and being withdrawn from the base plate for erasing the message written on the board to prepare for the next use.

Abstract: A device in combination with a driving station of a vehicle for displaying and storing a flexible web containing information wound in two cylinder members that provide sufficient slag in the web to form a loop that holds a weighting member. The weighting member is pulled away from the first two cylinders either by gravity or spring action and the web is exposed by turning at least one of the two cylinder members. The two cylinder members an be manually or electrically actuated. A user thereby views a specific area of the map or information contained in the web. An electric bulb is provided to illuminate the web from inside the loop.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting to a golf cart for supporting and displaying looseleaf pages, in particular for displaying golf course information. The apparatus includes a base for supporting looseleaf pages at an oblique angle relative to the cowl of the golf cart. A binder is secured to the base for holding the looseleaf pages and a first attachment element is provided for securing the base to the cowl at the edge. A second attachment element is provided for also attaching the base to the cowl. In a second preferred form, the apparatus is configured for mounting to the steering column of the golf cart, rather than to the cowl itself.

Abstract: A holder for temporary and secure attachment of license tags (2) and personalized plates (12) to a vehicle, particularly an automobile (1), a window or other surface using one or more suction cups (7 or 9a and 9b) with a holding wire (5) attached through the necks (7) of the suction cups. Each end of the holding wire (5) has connecting components to attach the wire to the plates. This holding device allows dealer tags and plates to be attached to the inside rear window (4) of an automobile, thereby avoiding damage, loss or theft which results from securing the tags to a vehicle by magnets. In addition to holding license plates, this holder enables one to display personalized or novelty plates and change such plates easily and quickly as desired, thereby providing a medium for advertising, expression or communication to supplement or in lieu of using bumper stickers or other such items.

Abstract: A method of applying a self-adhesive sticker to a vehicle, which vehicle has a predetermined shaped window opening and a window therein. The method of the present invention includes the steps of first providing a self-adhesive sticker applicator. The applicator has a template portion having an outside shape which closely follows the predetermined shape of the window opening and provides for fitted positioning in the window opening. The template portion has a central opening large enough to allow a sticker to pass therethrough. An applicator portion is attached to the template portion and includes a pressure applying portion which overlies the central opening. The applicator portion includes a sticker attachment portion wherein a sticker or decal or the like may be attached to this portion with an adhesive side facing the central opening.

Abstract: A message holder for use in vehicles or home or other building windows or the like provides for the display of a message inserted therein. The holder is formed of at least one sheet of transparent material and contains a central space in which a message, such as a bumper sticker, may be temporarily installed for display. Suspension rods are pivotally attached to opposite ends of the holder and have suction cups to provide for the attachment of the holder to any suitable surface. The suspension rods may be locked at any desired angle in order to allow a message displayed within the holder to be seen clearly even through a sloped window, as in the rear window of many vehicles. The holder provides for the temporary display of a bumper sticker or other message as desired without the need to adhesively secure the sticker to a surface and the resulting difficulty of subsequent removal and possible marring of the finish.

Abstract: A support structure is arranged for mounting within an associated vehicle for use with a cellular phone to provide for the mounting of an aligned row of index cards readily mounted to and supported by the apparatus. A modification of the invention includes illumination as well as magnification structure for cooperation with the organization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a billboard device suitable for use in posting a sheet of advertisement of guide bill, in particular, on the structure of a vehicle. The billboard device eliminates the necessity of using elastic material such as cardboard for sheets or bills and does not impair the design aesthetics of the bills. The billboard device includes an electrostatic attracting plate which has an attracting layer of dielectric material and at least one pair of comb-tooth shaped electrodes formed on the back surface of the attracting layer. The electrostatic attracting plate is warped so that the attracting layer is concave on the front surface. Voltage is applied to central comb-tooth electrodes first, and then the comb-tooth electrodes surrounding the central electrodes.

Abstract: A back-lit display having a window including a light-collimating film. The light-collimating film has an opaque material on a surface thereof. A material of a predetermined color is on the opaque material in registration therewith.

Abstract: A vehicle rearview mirror cover or sock is formed of a stretchable or flexible material and is adapted to be snugly fitted on the reverse side of an interior vehicle rearview mirror. Indicia, etc. such as a trademark, service mark, name, logo, emblem, or the like may be disposed on the back of the cover so as to be easily viewed from the front area of the vehicle. Also, the cover may be left a solid color without indicia in order to change the color of the reverse side of the mirror.

Abstract: A portable and reversible lightweight sticker display system is disclosed for stickers and the like. Each of the various embodiments includes a display board of various configurations each defining slots for capturing a support device along each side edge, and stiffening rods for high temperature and windy applications. In each embodiment the mounting devices can be reversed so that the display board can be mounted on the inside of a window so that the sticker is visible through the window or on the outside of a surface. Simply reverse the position of the display board and the suction cups to display a sticker on the other side of the display board. The sticker display system can also be utilized as a sun visor to cover the open area of the windshield of an automobile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interior rearvision mirror which is provided with a supporting rod (15) secured to an inner roof of a passanger car and a frame (11) movably supported by a front end portion of the supporting rod (15) and wherein a mirror (12) is arranged on the front side of the frame (11) and a display means (13, 20, 31, 41, 50) is arranged on the rear side thereof. According to the location of the display means, necessary display by means of letters or the like can be done for persons positioned external to the passanger car.

Abstract: A dry-erase message board that can be vertically displayed on the interior surface of vehicle windows utilizing suction cups to initially secure the board to the vehicle window and having hook and pile pads between the board and the suction cups enabling the message board to be temporarily detached from the suction cups so that any desired message can be written, displayed, erased, or changed on the board and then reattached via the hook and pile pads to the suction cups still attached to the vehicle window. On the backside of the dry-erase board are additional hook and pile strips securing several dry-erase markers of different colors and a dry-erase board eraser.

Abstract: A motor vehicle accessory particularly useful for holding a sign or other article, includes a plate member formed at one end with a mounting section for insertion between the vehicle windshield and the vehicle dashboard. The mounting section extends obliquely to the plate member, and is joined to it by an elastic juncture section, such that when the mounting section is inserted between the vehicle windshield and the vehicle dashboard, the plate member is pressed towards the inner surface of the windshield to thereby releasably hold a sign or other article between it and the inner surface of the windshield.

Abstract: There is disclosed automobile glass which is engraved with identifying indicia of a size whereby it can be easily viewed. Particularly, the automobile glass is of the conventional laminated type and the depth of the engraving is of sufficient depth whereby the indicia cannot be removed or obliterated. In one embodiment the engraving of the indicia is of a sufficient depth to expose a portion of the polymeric sandwiched material.

Abstract: A device for preventing inadvertent headlight illumination includes a first panel for securing the device to an interior surface of a vehicle. A second panel is attached to the first panel and is movable with respect thereto for exposing a warning legend. The warning legend is disposed on one or both of the panels and is exposed to the view of the operator when the second panel is moved. The warning device also includes a motor vehicle door from within the vehicle. A cavity is formed in the door and a panel is received in the cavity. The panel is movable from a repose position to a warning position in which it also interferes with access to the interior door handle.

Abstract: A dashboard or side window mounted reflected glare shield to be positioned within the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle either adjacent to the windshield or attached to a vehicle door frame via a holder to absorb and intercept light rays or reflected glare. The glare shield is formed of a thin sheet, like cardboard that is inscribed with horizontal fold lines and reinforced with one or more malleable wires that are inserted into the sheet thus allowing the user to adjust the shield as desired for use so that it will hold the shape into which it is molded until it is readjusted. The shield may be inscribed with markings that are kept covered with a dark material that can be removed so that the shield may be used as an emergency road sign.

Abstract: Automobile window display apparatus which includes a display panel for carrying a message. The panel is pivotally mounted to the rear window molding for movement between a retracted position and a vertical display position in which the message is visible through the rear window. A cord attached to the lower edge of the display panel extends forwardly and is hooked onto the rear view mirror mount. This allows the driver to unhook the cord for rearward movement under the weight of the panel as the panel drops to its display position.

Abstract: A frame to hold a photograph between a front wall and a back cover has an air freshener holder on the back of the back cover. The frame is arranged to be attached to a support that holds the air freshener exposed to the atmosphere.

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: A display device for automobiles and other vehicles alternately displays two different messages in an interesting manner calculated to attract attention. The device comprises an outer case having a plurality of spaced windows and, mounted within the case, a slide having a plurality of spaced indicia spelling out the two messages. Windows and indicia are positioned in such a manner that upon relative movement of slide and case, produced by inertial, centrifugal or gravitational forces generated by the vehicle movement, the slide alternates between two positions within the case, thereby alternately spelling out the two messages.

Abstract: A method for applying informational images, such as advertising, to surfaces, particularly the windows of commercial vehicles. The method comprises applying a UV resistant emulsion to a laminate substrate of perforated metalized polymeric vinyl. The coated substrate is silk-screened with the appropriate image and is secured to the interior of the vehicle window by a peripheral tape strip and by spray adhesive.

Abstract: A device for preventing inadvertent headlight illumination includes a first panel for securing the device to an interior surface of a vehicle. A second panel is attached to the first panel and is moveable with respect thereto for exposing a warning legend. The warning legend is disposed on one or both of the panels and is exposed to the view of the operator when the second panel is moved. Several embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A display which is in the form of a sheet of transparent material having imprinted on one side thereof the upper portion of a head of an animal and having on the other side a layer of a non-permanent adhesive. The display is mounted on the rear window of an automobile, the automobile being of the type which includes a brake light on the rear window. The display is mounted on the window such that the brake light is where the nose of the animal would be located. In use, when the brakes are applied, the brake light is turned on giving the appearance that the nose intermittently lights up.

Abstract: A route indicator for use in automobiles and other motor vehicles uses a route instruction card of a flexible material maintained in a coaxial position within a transparent hollow cylinder by hoop tension produced by the natural elasticity of the card. One end of the cylinder is fastenable by an interference fit to a cup-shaped cap rotatably fastened to the upright portion of a bracket fastenable to a structural member within the vehicle. The cylinder is readily removable from the cap to permit replacement of an instruction card through an open end of the transparent cylinder.

Abstract: A message message display device for a motor vehicle comprises a message radiating mechanism disposed in a rear portion of the motor vehicle for radiating a message rearwardly of the motor vehicle, and a control mechanism operatively connected to the message radiating mechanism for enabling the message radiating mechanism to radiate the message substantially rearwardly of the motor vehicle. The message radiating mechanism comprises a display unit disposed outside of at least a rear sight of a rearview mirror of the motor vehicle and operatively connected to the control mechanism for radiating an image light beam indicative of the message in response to a signal from the control mechanism, and a transparent reflecting plate for reflecting the image light beam from the display unit substantially rearwardly of the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A portable telescopingly collapsible map holder apparatus is set forth. An upper casing rotatably secures a first end of a secured map wherein a lower casing rotatably secures the other end of said map. The included map between the casings is selectively rotatably positionable, either manually or by electric motors, to present various portions of the included map between the upper and lower casings. An adapter engageable into a conventional automotive cigarette lighter socket is utilized for providing power for the motors secured within the upper and lower casings. The map holder apparatus has included suction means for securement of the apparatus to and automotive window to provide light for enhanced illumination of the included map.

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 roller-type map or shade holder is provided which is operated by an electric motor. In one embodiment, a simple drive clutch arrangement decouples the motor drive shaft from the map roller when the map is fully unwound or rewound.

Abstract: A map is mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle such that the image of the map can be viewed on the windshield by a user within the vehicle without removing his eyes from the windshield.

Abstract: A rectangular seat belt warning sign is made that is automatically deployed or retracted by the action of a seat belt in an automobile or public transport. The sign, attached to a cord or cords, retracts by leverage over a fulcrum and out of sight when the seat belt, attached to the other end of the cord, is pulled over the wearer and secured. Conversely, when the seat belt is retracted into its holder, the warning sign drops back in view by gravity. Pictures and other messages can be affixed to the sign as the wearer chooses. The system provides a very positive manner in which a driver or passenger must wear a seat belt; is a no-noise device which stays deployed until the seat belt is worn.

Abstract: An article carrier of the slip cover type for mounting over the back of an automobile seat or the like and having a plurality of transparent plastic pockets arrayed in partially overlapping rows for displaying advertising brochures, maps, and other informative material. The pockets are arranged so as to make a substantial portion of the outermost brochure inserted in each pocket visible at a glance and at the same time keep all of the brochures in good condition. So that none of the pockets is ever empty in use, a hidden band within each pocket prevents a passenger from removing its outermost brochure. The remaining brochures are accessible for self distribution. When used in a taxi cab, bus, airplane, or other common carrier, this brochure holder can help inform a rider of the attractions of the community he is visiting. A taxi driver benefits by having the brochures available to help answer a rider's questions concerning places to stay and to dine.

Abstract: A flag of unitary construction formed from a sheet of flexible, semi-rigid material having a central adhesive section on one side, flanked by two symmetrical adhesive free tabs which are printed so as to facilitate indexing or signaling of flagged material, may be reversibly attached to host material book, file card, file folder or the like proximate a free edge with one adhesive free tab protruding from the free edge host and one tab overlying a portion of the flagged host. The flag may be removed from the flagged host by grasping the adhesive free overlaying tab and peeling the flag outward relative to the free edge of the host without damage to the host, or the flag may be used to flag a section of text not proximate an edge of a host by pressing down the transparent adhesive bearing central section directly over or adjacent to the portion of text to be flagged.

Abstract: A strip of film for application to the upper edge of a windscreen or otherwise to act as an anti-glare device is characterized in that the degree of transparency thereof increases gradually from the upper to the lower edge thereof. The strip may be made by screen printing using a half-tone process and may be made in different colors using different kinds of ink.

Abstract: In a marking display structure for a motor vehicle window, a means is provided which is arranged to illuminate, from inside, a marking display element so that the marking, which represent the type, model or the like of the motor vehicle, can be recognized not only during day time but also at night.

Abstract: This display sign is designed for the rear window area of automobiles, so as to display different posters, which reflect light from their faces. The sign may be used for bumper stickers, and may be used for political campaigning, sports, etc. Primarily, the design consists of a box with a light, which shines on the reflective face of a removable poster, and the box includes a folding frame, which receives one poster at a time.

Abstract: A low cost sun screen device for use on motor vehicles is disclosed comprising a perforated polymer laminate sheet which is affixed to the interior surface of the vehicle rear window. The outermost surface of the laminate sheet includes artwork and other indicia formed thereon which when viewed by an observer through the rear window of the vehicle, simulates the appearance of a three-dimensional mechanical window louvre structure. The perforated laminate sheet provides an aesthetically pleasing, effective sunshield which reduces the temperature of the interior compartment of the vehicle by as much as forty percent while insuring that occupant visibility is not adversely affected.

Abstract: A display panel for a CB transceiver is disclosed which identifies to others the channel being used by the operator and other information such as the operator's code name or that the operator needs emergency assistance. The display panel is adapted to be installed in a motor vehicle on the front dashboard, on the rear window area, or the side windows. In the preferred embodiment, the display panel includes an electronic digital channel indicator connected to the channel selector of the CB transceiver. The numbers displayed on the channel indicator change with the channel selected on the CB transceiver. A translucent overlay is mounted within the display panel in front of the digital channel indicator, and the overlay is personalized with information about the operator. A light behind the overlay makes the information visible to others. Two flashing lights are also mounted within the display panel.