Abstract: A system and method for displaying matchbooks and/or matchboxes without causing damage to the matchbooks and/or matchboxes, or to the matches therein, wherein the use of magnets and a piece of ferromagnetic material that allows for visually pleasing arrangement and rearrangement, and for removal and replacement of matchbooks and/or matchboxes.

Abstract: A mailbox cover comprising a flexible sheet having a composite of a plurality of layers. The layers having a first layer decorated with graphics and an underlying second layer magnetically polarized in a first direction so that the second layer is magnetically attracted to a metal mailbox. The plurality of layers further comprising an underlying third layer magnetically polarized in an opposing second direction to the second magnetically polarized layer so that the third layer is magnetically attracted to a metal mailbox. An underlying fourth layer is decorated with graphics. The sheet further comprising a perforated cuts parallel to preselected edges of the sheet so that the perforated cuts allow strips of the sheet to be removed to reduce the length and width of the sheet to adapt to different sizes of mailboxes.

Abstract: In a point of purchase display having an integral graphic panel metallic supporting frame for an H-frame shelving system, retrofit pliant graphic panels are provided that may be quickly installed and remain firmly secured but may be quickly detached from the supporting frame to change the graphic message. The retrofit graphic panels utilize U-shaped top clips which are positioned to align with and operably engage the upper portions of the supporting frame and pliant magnetic strips attached to the back of the graphic panels to align with and magnetically adhere to lower portions of the metallic supporting frame. In another embodiment, in addition to the U-shaped top clips and pliant magnetic strips used to secure the graphic panels to the metallic supporting frame, leading edge clips are also utilized to secure certain of the graphic panels to product carrying bins of the point of purchase display.

Abstract: A readily modifiable modular sign apparatus is especially useful for fast food restaurants as backlighted menu boards in both indoor and outdoor applications. The apparatus comprises a preferably translucent substrate or mounting board which is preferably planar and has a front surface and a back surface. Precisely positioned holes are prepared at selected locations. These holes are formed to be aligned with thin metal shims which are affixed on the back surface of the mounting board and receive cylindrical magnets on the front surface. The magnets are attached directly to the rear of printed sheets, each of which may have wording or pictorial information or both. The magnets contact the metal shims through the mounting board holes, and are held firmly in position by virtue of both the magnetic attractive force and the shape of the walls of the mounting board holes.

Abstract: A vehicle sign assembly includes a pair of elongated sign boards that are attached to a tow vehicle pulling a towed vehicle. The signs protrude away from side doors of the tow vehicle so that they are visible. Each sign has three transparent sides. One side is abutted against the tow vehicle while second and third sides converge outwardly from the tow vehicle doors so that the signs can be seen from a front and a rear of the tow vehicle. The second and third sides include indicia printed thereon, signaling that a vehicle is being towed. Each sign includes a chamber formed between the sides thereof. A mechanism is included for illuminating the signs so that one sign can remain illuminated when another sign is non-illuminated. A mechanism is included for affixing the signs to the doors of the tow vehicle such that signs can be adjusted as needed.

Abstract: A display system comprising a base comprising a magnetic surface and a graphic sheet comprising a substrate having a front surface and a rear surface, wherein a treatment is provided on the front surface and the rear surface. The treatment provided on the front surface comprises a graphic image and a film. The treatment provided on the rear surface comprises a magnetically receptive material comprising an ultra-violet curable compound. The magnetic surface of the base is configured to releasably attach through magnetic attraction to the magnetically receptive material of the graphic sheet.

Abstract: The ornamental magnets provide at least one magnetic panel having opposed first and second surfaces, with the first surface having indicia imprinted thereon. The second surface is a magnetic sheet for attachment to a ferromagnetic surface, such as a refrigerator door. The panel may have an opening formed therethrough for placement around or over a handle extending from the ferromagnetic surface, such as a refrigerator door handle. Alternatively, a recess may be formed in the panel for receiving the handle. Further, a plurality of magnetic panels may be provided for releasably covering a periphery of the ferromagnetic surface, with the opening or recess being formed in at least one of the plurality of magnetic panels. A kit may include a plurality of the panels having indicia relating to a single, unified theme.

Abstract: Advertising support formed of at least one body, each of said bodies consisting of an advertising sheet and an inner unfolding and retaining framework, where the advertising sheet is a single sheet joined at its ends to form an interior infold, having another interior infold done in the middle of the sheet, both infolds facing each other and acting as a support along their whole length for inner sheets, which have superimposed overlaps where magnetic means are disposed for the unfolding and retention of the advertising support, in such a way that on one of the overlaps there is a single magnetic means, whilst on the other of the overlaps there is an alignment of supplementary magnetic means, so that the selection of one or the other permits adjustment of the degree of convexity that we wish to give the advertising support when unfolded.

Abstract: An improved sign post assembly (10) for roadway use is provided wherein a sign post (12) includes a lower section (16) adapted for anchoring to the earth, a mating upper section (20) and a magnetic coupling assembly (24) for maintaining the sections during normal use while permitting breakaway of the upper section (20) when the host (10) is struck by a vehicle. Preferably, the coupling assembly (24) includes a magnetic body (26) and a corresponding component (28) which is magnetically attracted to the body (26). In order to cause breakaway in a predetermined direction, the coupling assembly (24) has mating surfaces for the body (26) and component (28) which are in a stairstep configuration.

Abstract: A woven magnetic is disclosed. The woven magnetic device comprises a first member comprising a magnetic material and having a body with a top portion and a bottom portion opposite the top portion and the bottom portion has at least two fingers. The woven magnetic device also comprises a second member comprising a magnetic material and having a body with a top portion and a bottom portion opposite the top portion. The bottom portion has at least two fingers interwoven with the at least two fingers of the first member.

Abstract: A consistent and effective method of identifying and documenting vehicle dent damage includes the steps of identifying dents on a damaged vehicle, applying an easily visible magnetic marker over each dent on the damaged vehicle, counting the markers on the damaged vehicle, photographing the markers on the damaged vehicle and removing the markers from the damaged vehicle.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method of forming display objects on a magnet sheet and a magnet sheet formed with display objects by this method, wherein display objects with good visibility can be formed on a magnetic attachment surface and the display objects formed on the magnetic attachment surface are not transcribed on the subjected surface even though the magnet sheet is exposed to high temperature heat in the magnetization state and the magnetization state continues long time. A method of the present invention comprises of steps of process-forming mirror images 2 of display objects such as characters and figures on a surface of a rotating roll 1 by closing up minute pores by a laser process; and transcribing desired display objects 5 such as characters and figures on a magnetic attachment surface of a magnet sheet 4 by pressing the heated rotating roll to the magnetic attachment surface 4a.

Abstract: A sign assembly for attachment to a supporting surface. The supporting surface is preferably a portion of a vehicle. The sign assembly preferably includes a display member having indicia formed thereon, a flexible member and an anchoring member operably associated with the display member for anchoring the display member to a portion of a vehicle. The flexible member allows the display member to move relative to the anchoring member to compensate for forces exerted on the display member.

Abstract: A magnetic sheet (10) foundation that displays a headline (18) and or a blank white area (22) for applying permanent ink marker and or a description of a product or service.

Abstract: A message board assembly including a support layer, a top layer, and a magnetic attachment layer. The top layer is coupled to a top surface of the support layer and may include a dry erase surface. The magnetic attachment layer is coupled to a bottom surface of the support layer and extends substantially across the entirety of the bottom surface.

Abstract: According to one implementation a user customizable, magnetic advertisement includes a first magnetic layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including: a first portion and a second portion including printed material. An adhesive may be affixed to the first portion and configured to receive a medium including business information. A protective layer may be affixed to the adhesive and removed to receive the business information medium. The advertisement is customizable by removing the protective layer and affixing the business information medium. In one example, the medium may be a business card and the printed material provided information associated with a business. Additionally the second portion may be a coupon, a frequent purchase coupon, a service reminder, an appointment reminder, or a tag line including information about a business. The second portion also may be configured to receive written indications.

Abstract: An article to be worn, such as a badge, displays indicia such as identification and advertising. The article includes a housing, a first indicia member positioned on the first indicia portion of the housing and a second indicia member positioned on the second indicia portion of the housing. The first and second indicia portions are discrete from one another and can receive interchangeable indicia members. The invention further includes a method of identifying a wearer of the article, such as a sales clerk or food service preparer, and advertising a product or service, all with the same badge.

Abstract: A menu system comprises a frame that receives interchangeable menu sections with different heights such that sections of various heights are combined to fill the frame space. The menu sections have a central web with upper and lower front channels that receive a presentation strip. Clips, catches, latches, and magnets are used to secure the menu sections in the frame. A preferred menu section uses upper and lower middle web portions attached to web ends. An end cap at the end of a menu section prevents inadvertent loss of presentation strips from the menu section. The end cap can be formed from resilient matter and latched to a web end.

Abstract: The present invention provides a collection holder which allows a plurality of collection pieces of given shapes to be attached thereto for display. The collection holder is for mounting thereto the collection pieces of given shapes, being formed in a polyhedron with mounting faces for the pieces being connected together in a shell.

Abstract: A flexible panel having an window aperture with a clear covering and a cooperating pocket behind the window for holding an information containing placard. One embodiment utilizes a magnetic frame for attachment to a surface. Another embodiment uses an angled bracket attached to a stadium seat to tilt the placard toward the viewer in the seat behind.

Abstract: A magnetic decorative cover for metal office furniture. The cover is a lamination of a decorative layer to a magnetic sheet. The decorative layer is selected from a wide variety of materials to provide a desired appearance, to coordinate an office decor, or to blend office furniture together. Suitable decorative materials include fabric, vinyl, leather, wood veneer, marker-board surface, and high-pressure laminate. In the preferred manufacturing method, the laminated materials are laser cut and/or die cut to provide crisp, sharp, non-raveling edges.

Abstract: An improved sign post assembly (10) for roadway use is provided wherein a sign post (12) includes a lower section (16) adapted for anchoring to the earth, a mating upper section (20) and a magnetic coupling assembly (24) for maintaining the sections during normal use while permitting breakaway of the upper section (20) when the host (10) is struck by a vehicle. Preferably, the coupling assembly (24) includes a magnetic body (26) and a corresponding component (28) which is magnetically attracted to the body (26). In order to cause breakaway in a predetermined direction, the coupling assembly (24) has mating surfaces for the body (26) and component (28) which are in a stairstep configuration.

Abstract: A carrier sheet comprising a printed paper sheet having an integrated detachable card with a magnetic backing and method of manufacturing same is described. The carrier sheet is comprised of a printed paper sheet having printed matter on at least a front face thereof. The printed matter contains card information printed in a card area. A polyfilm patch is adhered over the card area and over the card information printed thereon. A thin flexible patch of magnet material is adhesively secured on a rear face of the paper sheet and extends over the card area. A die-cut is made in the sheet and delineates the contour of the card area and extends through the polyfilm patch, the paper sheet and partly into the patch of magnet material to form a burstable region along said die-cut to hold the card in the carrier sheet. The die-cut can have any ornamental shape.

Abstract: Display apparatus comprises a support frame having elongate frame members (1) pivotally interconnected at nodes (2) and at their crossing mid points so that the apparatus is capable of being transformed between a compact condition for storage or transport and an erected condition in which display panels (3) can be attached to the frame. The nodes (2) are arranged in vertically spaced groups and the uppermost node (2) of each group carries a reel (9) in which is wound a metal tape (8) withdrawable from the reel (9) to support the display panels (3) on the frame by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: A post cover with advertising for use with a substantially semi-circular guard post of the type commonly found surrounding fuel pumps at gasoline stations. The post cover has a substantially semi-circular shape with an interior cavity dimensioned to receive a generally semi-circular guard post in slip fit engagement. The cover is generally molded of a resilient, durable, low maintenance and exposure resistant structural plastic that can be treated during the molding process with coloring agents and chemical additives to enhance its esthetic and resiliency character respectively.

Abstract: A decorative magnet having lens with a generally rounded upper surface, a generally flat lower surface, and a peripheral flange. An image is adhered to the bottom surface of the lens. The lens is mounted in a base having a central recess and a flange that interlockingly engages the peripheral flange of the lens. A small, strong magnet is positioned in the recess. The bottom wall of the base modulates the magnetic field of the magnet, providing a modulated magnetic attachment force.

Abstract: A lighted sign for application to a vehicle surface includes first and second metallic layers with a magnetic plate sandwiched therebetween. The second metallic layer includes a circumference smaller than that of the magnetic plate such that it is pressed against a vehicle surface when the magnetic plate is magnetically adhered thereto. A light source is coupled to the magnetic plate with a positive wire connected to the first metallic layer and a negative wire connected to the second layer such that the light source emits light when the first metallic layer is energized by a vehicle electrical power source and is grounded when the second metallic layer is pressed against the vehicle metallic surface. The magnetic plate and first metallic surface include cutouts so that light may be emitted by the light source therethrough. The lighted sign 10 include a microcontroller and environmental sensors for advanced lighting control.

Abstract: A safety device is disclosed for cautioning passing motorists or pedestrians to the presence of a vehicle. One embodiment has a mount and a rigid standard affixed to the mount. The standard is extensible in length. The standard has at least a first section moving in relation to a second section to extend the length of the standard. Another embodiment of the standard telescopes in length to enhance visibility. This embodiment of the standard has a tubular cross-section and an inner section sliding within an outer section. The safety device attaches to the vehicle and cautions passing motorists or pedestrians.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying indicia and securing an object to a support includes a body member that defines an indicia bearing surface and a resilient hoop member that normally extends around an object. The body member includes a cup segment that defines a cavity and a plug segment that extends into the cavity of the cup segment. The resilient hoop member extends between the cup member and the plug member.

Abstract: A new and improved bulletin board comprises a rigid support or backing member, and a tablet comprising a stacked array of adhesive-coated sheets, mounted upon the rigid support or backing member, wherein each one of the adhesive-coated sheets is adapted to have various different objects, such as, for example, notices, memos, notes, bills, pens, pencils, coupons, or the like, adhered thereon. By forming the bulletin board so as to comprise the plurality of adhesive-coated sheets, an exposed adhesive-coated sheet, whose tack level has degraded with time, may simply be removed from the tablet or stacked array of adhesive-coated sheets so as to expose a new or fresh adhesive-coated sheet which can now be used to again securely adhere objects upon the bulletin board.

Abstract: A display device is described for use as a checkout counter divider. The device comprises a flat blank 10 and an elongate weight 40. The blank has fold lines to permit it to be folded onto itself to form an elongate hollow bar having a base and at least two further sides 12 and 14. The elongate weight is secured in use to the base of the hollow bar, to add stability to the hollow bar when resting on its base.

Abstract: An artwork display system is described. The display system includes a backing board having a surface, artwork having a back surface, and an attachment device having a first planar portion and a second planar portion. The first planar portion is affixed to the surface of the backing board and the second planar portion is affixed to the back surface of the artwork. The first planar portion is detachably connected to the second planar portion.

Abstract: An art ensemble comprising a plurality of art elements to be arranged in different decorative abstract designs on a flat foundation panel and held in place on the panel by insets in the elements containing ferrous material and a sheet of permanent magnet material overlying the foam plastic core of the foundation panel and covered by decorative art paper. The elements have frames covered by decorative materials, including canvas that is either painted or unpainted. Different sizes, colors and patterns are provided in the art elements of a set so that a variety of ensembles may be created from one set.

Abstract: A front-loading picture holding system comprising a transparent plate, a support surface supporting the transparent plate and a picture between the transparent plate and the support surface, and a base that receives the transparent plate and the support surface is provided. Magnets are fixed to the transparent plate and the support surface. The support surface has an edge that is located near the perimeter of the support surface and recessed into the rearward of the base. Ferromagnetic body may be used instead of the magnet either in the transparent plate or in the support surface. The transparent plate is removably attached to the support surface by magnetic force between the plate magnet and the corresponding surface magnet, and the transparent plate may be pulled apart by pressing the transparent plate over the edge and pivoting the transparent plate over the support surface.

Abstract: A plurality of individual magnetically-responsive leg-defining bodies are magnetically coupled together through a printed medium such as a photograph, note or other generally similarly shaped object to stably support the medium in a viewed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for creating a list includes a planar base member and a plurality of magnetic items that are detachable apart from the base member. The desired magnetic items form the items to be included on the list and they are selected from amongst the plurality of magnetic items and are placed proximate the base member. The base member and the desired magnetic items are used as a portable list or, alternatively, a piece of paper is placed over the magnetic items and a force is applied to the surface of the paper, for example rubbing it with the side of a pencil, which affects the paper to transfer a legible representation of the magnetic items to the paper. The paper is then used as the portable list.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement enabling edge-to-edge joining, by means of a magnetic attractive force, of a first edge portion 811a) of a first panel (11) in a display system to a second edge portion (12b) of a second panel (12), a first magnetised strip (11e) being applied to said first edge portion (11a) and a second magnetised strip (12b) being applied to said second edge portion (12b). The magnetised strips (11e, 12d) are assigned such magnetisation directions (s-n; n-s) that, in a position where the edge portions are in proximity and/or co-operating with each other, they assume a position attracted to each other. Said strips (11e, 12d) consist of a material different from the material of the panel (11, 12). The modulus of elasticity and the thickness (2600 MPa; 0.2 mm) of said panel (11) and the modulus of elasticity and the thickness (100 MPa; 0.

Abstract: The Flag Mag is a magnetic based flag holder. The heavy duty magnetic base will adhere to any metal surface without damage. The staff then displays any flag, sign, logo, etc. Use is for any vehicle, truck, file cab, etc. wanting to display team flags, corporate logo, school, or national flag. The current flag display for vehicles is window mount; the Flag Mag is deck, hood, top, etc. mount.

Abstract: A display article comprising one of a magnetic and magnet attractive material disposed such that the material defines an area, a substrate for the material, the substrate optionally being permeable to a pushpin, the material allowing a magnet or magnet attractive material to be secured thereto, the material be integrally secured to the substrate so as to form a composite article whereby an item to be displayed can be secured to the composite article by a magnet or magnet attractive material and optionally by a pushpin. The composite article is suitable for use as a display surface, allowing securement of articles to be displayed by a magnet or optionally by pushpin. The composite article may be used as wallpaper or a wall covering, for example.

Abstract: A flexible laminate, comprising: the light-active second layer acts without external energizing to change the properties of incident light such that the light reflected by this layer has signaling properties; a first layer serving as carrier layer; a light-active second layer situated on an outer surface of this laminate; and a permanent magnetic third layer for releasable magnetic attachment of the laminate to a ferromagnetic surface. The laminate has the feature that the light-active second layer acts without external energizing to change the properties of incident light such that the light reflected by this layer has signaling properties.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for attaching lightweight articles to surfaces incorporating an article fixation region opposite and distal to a poly-fastening region. A poly-fastening region includes at least one selective adhesive region adjacent to at least one magnetic region. In one embodiment, a selective adhesive region includes an adhesive layer covering a magnetic region comprising a magnet with sufficient magnetic strength to magnetically attach an article to a surface. In another embodiment, a selective adhesive region includes an adhesive surface of an adhesive layer adjacent to and co-planar with a magnetic surface of a magnetic region. In an alternative embodiment, a selective adhesive region is capable of variable planar alignment with respect to an adjacent magnetic surface. The selective adhesive region of a mounting assembly has sufficient strength to adhesively attach an article and mounting assembly to a surface.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of display adapted to overlay and magnetically adhere to magnetically susceptible door surfaces of dual-door or multi-door large kitchen appliances, cabinets, closets or pantries, wherein the apparatus and method provides the display of a completed picture, message, or the like, upon planar alignment or adjacent positioning of all doors of the dual-door or multi-door unit, and wherein the apparatus and method provide a means in which to conceal otherwise mundane or aesthetically displeasing frontal door surfaces of such dual-door or multi-door units. The apparatus and method of the present invention further provides a means in which to protect the door surfaces of such dual-door or multi-door units from inadvertent scratches, scrapes and/or scuffs, or to conceal pre-existing cosmetic damage.

Abstract: A binder has a front cover and a back cover. A first page assembly for mounting in the binder includes a first magnet. A second page assembly for mounting in the binder in an overlying relationship with the first page assembly includes a second magnet for releasably attaching the second page assembly to the first page assembly in the binder. Each one of the page assemblies may include a magnet portion, a hinge portion, and a display portion, which may be all formed as one piece. The binder has a base member, made of a magnetic material, to which the magnets are attracted to mount the page assemblies in the binder.

Abstract: The described embodiments of the present invention include a system and method for display. The display includes a mounting having a ferrous component, the mounting being adapted for the display of an item. The display system also includes a tag. The tag has a display surface for display of a desired message and has a magnet attached thereto. The magnet provides an attractive force to the ferrous component when the tag is placed on the mounting.

Abstract: A magnetic memo board system simulating in appearance a pushpin memo board comprising a memo board and at least one auxiliary member. The memo board is formed of a magnetizable material having surface ornamentation thereover simulating in appearance a cork material penetratable by the point of a conventional pushpin, the surface ornamentation being substantially transparent to a magnetic fields and having a frame or simulated frame border therearound. The auxiliary member simulates the appearance of a pushpin head when engaged with the memo board and is securely held thereon by a magnet therein.

Abstract: A magnetic signboard kit adapted for advertising a vehicle for sale is disclosed. The signboard, formed of a ferromagnetic particulate impregnated sheet of rubber or a polymeric, contains three fields for indicia on a face surface, the first permanently imprinted with message, such as “FOR SALE, and two with blank backgrounds adapted to receive a hand printed message regarding the vehicle being sold. The complete kit consists of at least one signboard, at least one marker and cleaning solution.

Abstract: A visual angle-dependent imaging device comprises a main body; a show window on a front side of the main body, a concave portion within the show window; an inner wall of the concave portion being installed with a three-dimensional concave sculpture with a specific pattern; a lamp seat at a bottom of the main body. The lamp seat is communicated with the concave portion of the main body. A light source is installed on the lamp seat for projecting light to the concave portion of the main body. When light emitted from the light source is projected to an inner surface of the concave portion, the light is reflected from different portions of the concave portion. When a viewer views the three-dimensional concave sculpture from different viewing angles of the show window, the three-dimensional concave sculpture will project to the eyes of the viewer with a different image dependent on the viewing angle of the viewer.

Abstract: A magnet receptive medium comprises a sheet having a first surface, a second surface, and an interior between the first surface and the second surface. At least one pathway between at least one of the surfaces and through the interior is formed. Magnetic particles of a predetermined size sufficient to pass through the pathways exist in such pathways. A binding agent may bind the particles to the interior.

Abstract: A mounting display device for a flag, a banner or a pennant for detachably mounting to a vehicle or other metal structures. The mounting display device includes a flag, a banner or a pennant being referred to as a flag and having a mounting section. The mounting section includes a first mounting side and a second mounting side. The mounting display device further includes a first magnetic member for magnetically attaching to a metal surface of the vehicle or metal surface having a first contact surface and a second contact surface; and a second magnetic member for magnetically attaching to a metal surface of the vehicle or metal structure having a first contact surface and a second contact surface.

Abstract: The Magnacardholder is a clear plastic display type item. Magnetic backing to bond to any metal object; car, truck, vending etc. Artwork slides in slot on back and a box to place business cards is on the front.