Abstract: An easily installable and preferably antimicrobial cover trim for a push bar of an exit device for a door, as well as a method for increasing fingerprint resistance of metal touch surfaces.

Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.

Abstract: A display ad system for door handles may include electronics that provide multisensory stimuli. In one embodiment, an end cap includes light and sound triggered by a motion detector. In another embodiment, an end cap includes fan-directed aromas triggered by a motion detector. In a third embodiment, a flexible grid of LED lights backlights the display ad in any time sequence desired, and may be motion-triggered as well. A door handle embodiment may also provide a note board surface as an alternative to showing display ads.

Abstract: A complementary coupon assembly affixed to a door handle assembly is described. The coupon assembly comprises a seat rail and pad base post, whereby a paper-based or electronic coupon book resides on the surface of the pad base post.

Abstract: A personally crafted greeting card adapted to insert over a gift is disclosed. The greeting card includes a top horizontal panel and two vertical panels. The top horizontal panel is adhered to the vertical panels by means of adhesive tapes to form a receptacle for inserting over a gift. The vertical panels are designed in T-shirt shape including front and back surface for inputting personalized messages over it for imparting a personal touch while presenting the gift to a recipient. The greeting card is inserted over the neck of a wine or other spirit bottle, or gifts with similar neck configurations through a cutout orifice formed at the center of the top horizontal panel in the unfolded position. The invention includes a packaging system for holding the greeting cards in their greeting card covers. The packaging system includes a crate for holding a plurality of greeting cards in their greeting card covers.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining and selectively tensioning a sheet material display on a billboard which includes a base plate, a handle connected to the base plate, a draw bar operationally associated with the handle, a spring detachably connected to the draw bar, and a chain with one end connected to the spring and the other end capable of being detachably connected to the sheet material display. The draw bar is selectively positioned about the handle in at least two different positions to exert a different amount of tension to the sheet material display when the handle is place in a sheet material display tensioned position.

Abstract: The display panel has an outer surface to which a sign may be attached and an inner surface having a fastener composed of resiliently deformable material. An end of the fastener is separated from the display panel by a slit which is adapted to receive an outer plate of a conventional door handle The outer plate is held in the slit by the resiliently deformable composition of the fastener. The plate may however be removed from the slit by the application of a force opposed to the bias of the resilient material in order to widen the slit.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining and selectively tensioning a sheet material display on a billboard which includes a base plate, a handle connected to the base plate, a draw bar operationally associated with the handle, a spring detachably connected to the draw bar, and a chain with one end connected to the spring and the other end capable of being detachably connected to the sheet material display. The draw bar is selectively positioned about the handle in at least two different positions to exert a different amount of tension to the sheet material display when the handle is place in a sheet material display tensioned position.

Abstract: The display panel has an outer surface to which a sign may be attached and an inner surface having a fastener composed of resiliently deformable material. An end of the fastener is separated from the display panel by a slit which is adapted to receive an outer plate of a conventional door handle The outer plate is held in the slit by the resiliently deformable composition of the fastener. The plate may however be removed from the slit by the application of a force opposed to the bias of the resilient material in order to widen the slit.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing a door handle adapted to receive interchangeable display inserts. The door handle includes a handle body adapted to be coupled to a door of an enclosure. A receiving space is provided within the handle body for exchangeably receiving a display insert. A protective front facing planar member is located at a front face of the door handle and a graphic display is positioned behind the protective front facing planar member. The graphic display is visible through the protective front facing planar member by a person upon approach to the door handle.

Abstract: A sign for use with a restroom stall having a mounting plate that is detachably mounted to the inner surface of the bathroom stall. Connected to and extending from the mounting plate is a flexible or rigid cord. Connected to the opposite end of the flexible or rigid cord is a signage plate that is formed to fit between the spacing in the stall door and has a groove or notch that is formed to fit over the latch in the stall door.

Abstract: A placard holder that includes a body portion and a hook portion extending from the body portion. The placard holder is configured to receive a placard, and the placard holder is configured such that the placard is viewable through the placard holder when the placard is received by the placard holder. Preferably, the placard holder is made of a relatively clear or transparent plastic, and the placard is slidable into the placard holder. Preferably, a side of the placard holder is configured to receive the placard or the top of the placard holder, including at least a portion of the hook portion, is configured to receive the placard. Preferably, the placard holder is configured such that the placard does not protrude from the placard holder once the placard is inserted in the placard holder. Hence, the placard holder fully protects the placard which is contained in the placard holder. The hook portion is configured to engage a rear view mirror of a vehicle such that the placard holder hangs.

Abstract: A hanger for a lever-type door handle is constructed such that the hanger will not fall off of the handle when the door is opened and closed. The hanger has a first section having a first hole and a second section having a second hole. The first and second sections are resiliently biased apart so that when they receive the shank portion of the door handle, the hanger is held firmly in place upon the door handle.

Abstract: A door sign includes spaced front and rear panels with a side panel perpendicularly disposed therebetween. Both the front and rear panels each include an angularly extending slot for accommodating a door knob shaft. The side panel includes an elongated opening for receiving the door knob latch and possibly a dead bolt latch if the door is so equipped. The sign is positioned such that the door knob shafts are within the angular slots and the door knob latch is protruding through the side panel opening. If the door is closed and locked, the sign cannot be removed without unlocking and opening the door thereby preventing tampering or removal by unauthorized passers by.

Abstract: A handle assembly for use in apply advertisement space to the handle of a door. The handle assembly includes a display plate which serves as the structure that is actually grabbed by a person pushing or pulling the handle assembly. The display plate has a face surface that faces the person grabbing the handle assembly. Within the display plate is an interior chamber. The face surface of the display plate contains at least one transparent section that enables the interior chamber to be viewed by a person approaching the handle assembly. The interior chamber is sized to receive an advertisement display. Accordingly, a person approaching the handle assembly can view the advertisement display placed within the handle assembly. A mounting bracket is provided for mounting the display plate in a fixed position relative the door. The mounting bracket can attach the display plate either directly to the door or to a preexisting handle that is already present on the door.

Abstract: A door reminder for hanging on a doorknob for delivering a message comprising a hanger, a flap and at least one electronic device to be actuated by the flap. The hanger is provided with a hanger opening for hanging the door reminder on the shank of the doorknob. The flap is rotatably and horizontally mounted on the hanger above the hanger opening and the flap is provided with a flap opening such that the doorknob can pass through the flap opening when the flap is rotated towards the surface of the hanger hanging on the shank of the doorknob through the hanger opening with the hanger located between the door and the flap. The flap is maintained at an operative angle of approximately 30 degrees above the front surface of the hanger by an urging component when the flap is not moved. Preferably the door reminder includes two electronic devices, one light emitting and one sound emitting.

Abstract: A combination door handle and graphic display is formed by securing a display between an opaque first body portion and transparent second body portion. A rear side surface of the transparent second body portion is fused to a front side surface of the opaque first body portion and a graphic display decal is mounted to the front side surface of the transparent second body portion. The front side surface of the transparent second body portion is fused to the rear side surface of a transparent third body portion to fixedly secure a graphic display therebetween. The graphic display is visible through the transparent third body portion and the opaque first body portion provides a backdrop against which the graphic display contrasts. The transparent second body portion spaces the graphic display decal relative to the opaque first body portion such that the display appears in a foreground relative to the backdrop.

Abstract: An emergency fire evacuation kit comprising a package having one substantially transparent side, a carrying means, a blanket or poncho of a fire-resistant material, the material producing no noxious fumes or odors when burned, a flashlight and indicia.