Abstract: There is provided a sign which includes a plurality of panel members hinged together with split collars passing through slots in the panel members. Preferably the collars are of clear plastic. In one embodiment, each collar has an axial slit, while in a second embodiment each collar has a skewed slit in order to reduce the risk of disengagement from a panel.

Abstract: A portable ground insert signal indicator designed to be utilized by an individual to indicate his or her presence in a wooded or forested area and to direct others to his or her location. The signal indicator of the present invention comprises an elongated stake having a flag attached to an upper end portion thereof and a directional indicator pivotably attached to an intermediate portion of the stake. Also provided is a sleeve axially movable on said stake and movable between a closed position where the same encompasses and encloses the directional indicator and said flag and an open position where said directional indicator and said flag are exposed.

Abstract: A collapsible lightweight exhibit panel is composed of mainly square units of pivotally connected rods, each unit being formed as a box-like frame having two opposed mainly parallel and flat vertical unit surfaces for the arrangement of posters, and horizontal and vertical side faces defined by two rods pivotally connected in a scissor-like manner, the ends of said rods being pivotally connected with corner joints located at the unit surfaces. A central joint in the unit is connected with four corner joints at one unit face through diagonally extending rods which are pivotally connected with diagonal rods to the corner joints at the opposite unit face. Corner joints at one unit face are connected in a similar way with central joints in one or more adjacent units and a releasable locking device is provided between one pair of opposed corner joints to form a connection in the erected condition of the panel.

Abstract: A portable, temporary, emergency distress signal capable of being collapsed and carried in the dash compartment of an automobile or quickly erected and placed on the outside of a stranded vehicle includes a telescopable, rod type staff, a magnet base and a fabric flag. The flag is rollable into a small roll, but held outstretched in use by a three section, pivot jointed, rod fitted into the edge seams. The telescopable staff is pivoted to the magnet base so that the staff may be vertical on top of the vehicle or at right angles, on the side of the vehicle. A sleeve lock slides over the pivot to hold the staff vertical, a sleeve lock stop holds the sleeve lock out of the way when the staff is at right angles to the magnet and the sleeve lock is threadedly secured.

Abstract: A breakdown type signboard includes at least one elongated "U" shaped panel and two side members with the side members having tenons and with the legs of the "U" shaped panel having mortise elements for interfitting with the tenons. The tensons may be partly hollow to receive a screw or other enlarging element to lock the "U" shaped panel to the side members.

Abstract: A mounting for a heavy signboard which must be held in each of a generally vertical display position and a generally horizontal travel position, including support means which are laterally spaced and which are rotatably connected to the signboard at a position in which the signboard is substantially balanced when in positions other than vertical, and a control rod supportingly connected to the signboard by which the signboard can be manually controlled from a location spaced from the signboard for controlled movement into and between those held positions, and support means latchingly and releasably retainingly engageable with the control rod when the signboard is in each of those positions for holding those positions, the control rod thus serving as both a manually controlled control handle for the signboard and a latch member for releasably holding the signboard in both its vertical and horizontal positions.

Abstract: A portable traffic signalling apparatus of the wheeled trailer type for temporary signalling at a traffic location for controlling the flow of traffic thereat. The apparatus includes a telescoping mast and a telescoping boom carried by the trailer for positioning at the traffic location. The telescoping action is performed without any large bending loads to permit the extended boom carrying a traffic signal to be moved over a traffic lane under traffic conditions after the traffic apparatus is erected alongside of the traffic location. The extended mast may also carry a traffic signal to be viewed by motorists along with the boom suspended traffic signal. The mast and boom can be telescopically collapsed to assume a storage position on the wheeled trailer after the need for traffic control has been eliminated to allow the trailer to be hauled to another location.

Abstract: A foldable, collapsible traffic display is storable in the flat, folded state and can be erected to form a three dimensional hollow triangle or box. The apparatus includes three rectangular panels connected together by two folding hinge portions and a holding means for locking the display in its erected state. According to one embodiment, the display includes a balast pocket in the central panel and a Velcro.RTM.-like holding means. An alternative embodiment employs tabs having a special geometry and male and female snap fasteners to lock the display in position. Warning indicia are printed on the panels and the erected display is preferrably oriented during use so that the appropriate warning is visible to oncoming traffic. The display may be turned inside-out and locked in the reverse mode so that the warning indicia on all six panels can be made visible to other motorists.

Abstract: A convenient and versatile realtor sign system is separable into components which are easily carried in an automobile trunk or back seat compartment. The sign is easily set up at a property site with a desired number of stacked auxiliary sign sections containing various indicia. A convenient low effort driving tool for the ground penetrating main standard of the sign is included. The main sign panel is attachable to the realtor's automobile door through the same apertures which connect the main sign panel to the separable ground-mounted support structure.

Abstract: In the manufacture of large signs, flexible sign facing material is fastened in stretched condition to a frame which is collapsed for shipping and erected at the job site to eliminate slack and restore its full length. Slide locking members are utilized.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a clip for mounting display panels upon display frames, particularly portable display frames of the self-locking type, the mounting clip including a clip body having a plurality of arms, a sleeve on each arm, each sleeve carrying a hook-like projection for entering an opening of an associated display panel and a spring connected to the sleeves for drawing the sleeves toward a center of the clip body whereby the projections exert a tensioning force upon an associated display panel holding the same in position thereupon and in accurate registration with adjacent associated display panels.

Abstract: A signal device includes a frame supporting a flexible sheet having indicia on one face. A plurality of oppositely disposed retainers are fixed to the other face of the sheet. A portion of the frame extends into each retainer to rigidify the sheet. Each retainer includes a movable member for controlling entry and removal of the associated portion of the frame.

Abstract: A self-contained emergency signal has a base unit which contains a battery and an optional radio transmitter and a plurality of telescoping box-like stages which nest into the base member to convert it into a small container for storage and transport. Each of the boxes and the light mounting panels are cut in a special way to permit nesting of the boxes within the base container. When deployed for use the unit is extended into a vertical (or horizontal) array of sequentially illuminated letters which spell out the word "HELP" or a similar word or different color panels, there being a control to sequentially flash strobe lights positioned behind each letter.

Abstract: A collapsible, portable display frame may be erected so that it has either a planar or non-planar face surface. Snap fasteners associated with pivot bodies on the face surface cooperate with stabilizing strips or graphics. Graphics may be easily hung in sheets which cover an entire column of structural units of the display frame, and magnetic strips hold the sheets in alignment along their edges.

Abstract: This invention is a structure encompassing a large volume of area used for traffic delineators, warning and instruction signs, and the like. It is characterized by being formed from materials specially formed and hinged in such manner as to be collapsible for storage and transport when not in use. The structure and the method involved comprises a multiplicity (preferably three) of flat items hinged together in an angular relationship to one another when assembled, to encompass a large volume, but at the same time, so as to collapse into a single flat configuration for storage and transportation, by folding two panels to opposite sides of a center panel.

Abstract: A road traffic warning light has a block-shaped housing composed of superposed housing elements. Adjacent housing elements are interconnected by a joint so that they may be folded to collapse the housing while the housing elements form a column when erected. A warning light transmitter is mounted on each housing element.

Abstract: A flexible message sign particularly intended for highway or roadway applications, and having improved corner brackets. Each corner bracket is made of rigid members which sandwich and securely engage corners of the flexible fabric or other material from which the sign is made. Each corner bracket provides a channel for removably holding ends of frame members which maintain the flexible message panel in message displaying configuration. The frame-receiving channels maintain the frame ends out of contact with the flexible message panel, so that the panel cannot become ripped or torn by engagement with the frame ends.

Abstract: A transportable, foldable, compact sign stand device is disclosed which includes a frame section in which a center panel for receiving advertising messages and the like is suspended or attached. A single tubular member is bent to form the device and it comprises two parallel leg members and an upstanding frame section. The center panel is attached to the upper cross-bar or the two side members of the frame section. A slot is provided under the upper cross-bar of the frame section to relieve tension and allow the leg members to be moved easily to their open and closed positions. A foldable bracket is attached to the leg members to hold them in their open positions.

Abstract: A ceiling suspended product display is shown for advertising sale product. The ceiling suspended product display a plurality of display panels suspended from a ceiling hook by suspension attachments. The display panels are interconnected by flexible hinges which permit the display panels to be folded into a compact package for storage and shipment. Upon arrival to the place of sale, the display panels may be unfolded to form a display and secured by twist ties. The ceiling hook is designed to be suspended from the rib of a false ceiling. A cord extends downwardly from the ceiling hook to a swivel. Three equal length chains are connected from the lower portion of the swivel and each of the chains are connected to eyelets in the display panels. The swivel permits the display panel to rotate under the influence of drafts in the store to attract the attention of the consumer.

Abstract: This invention relates to an emergency kit comprising a signaling device which is adapted to be supported on a window of a vehicle and which is collapsible for insertion into a container for storage in a convenient location in a vehicle.

Abstract: A warning device suitable for use in conjunction with a disabled vehicle is constructed from one or more flat sheets of a foldable material and includes a base portion, a pair of upright portions secured to each other in back-to-back relationship, and a pair of sloping portions extending upwardly from the base portion to the upright portions. A flap extends downwardly from the base of the warning device for insertion between the body of the vehicle and the opened hood or trunk thereof, the flap serving to anchor the warning device to the vehicle when the hood or trunk is closed. Warning indicia, such as reflective striping, is applied to the outward faces of the upright portions and sloping portions of the warning device. A bi-directional warning light is incorporated within the upright portions of the warning device for added visibility.

Abstract: An inflatable billboard or other display structure utilizing an elongated inflated bag for its principal structural support, bag defining one or more display surfaces to which billboard-sized display facings are releasably mounted with snaps or the equivalent, the entire structure being anchored by water-filled bags in one embodiment so that the entire structure is easily drained, deflated, and transported to another site. An optional, continuously operable blower motor is provided in one embodiment to insure the continuous inflated state of the billboard despite the presence of leaks along the seams and the like.

Abstract: A display for the back wall of a tradeshow booth comprising a frame having four foldable corner members of tubular material, each with a pair of pivoted legs with each leg having one part of a two-part fastening tape adhered thereto and footings formed of tubular material for supporting the connected corner members in a vertical position.

Abstract: A portable display unit for display of advertising material or other informational or decorative material on changeable display cards and for storage of other display cards. The display unit includes a rectangular box-like housing convertible between a collapsed or closed and portable configuration and an erect or a display configuration supported on a stand. At least one wall of the housing is comprised as a removable panel to expose a picture type frame surrounding a viewing area to be filled by the display card to be viewed. A retractable handle is provided for transport of the unit from place to place in the collapsed or closed configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a marketing display device and is directed more particularly to a restockable display device adapted to be accommodated to a wide variety of marketing locations or configurations as a result of varying the effective length of the display unit and the ability to utilize plural units in side to side conformation which, when assembled, give the appearance of a single monolithic display area. The device is further characterized by portions of the display area being disposed at obtuse angles relative to the back or main marketing panel area whereby a prospective purchaser walking in a path generally parallel to but laterally offset from the display unit or series of units is provided with visual access to a surface or surfaces generally normal to his gaze.

Abstract: A display board comprises a frame, two longitudinally displaceable legs extending in the plane of the board, a support articulated to the top of the display board and arranged to be swung at an angle to the plane of the board and a pair of struts between the board and the support to secure the latter in a swung-out position. Each of the struts is articulated to a respective leg of the board and to a component which is axially displaceable to a limited extent on the support. When the support is swung-in to a position in which it extends substantially parallel to the plane of the frame, the articulation points of the struts on the respective legs are located above the said axially displaceable component and therefore above the articulation points of the struts on the support. An extension member is telescopically arranged in the support and can be secured in position by a clamping member mounted on the support. The clamping member also serves to limit axial movement of the axially displaceable component.

Abstract: A plurality of generally rectangular frames (21) releasably hinged together and having display panels (36) mounted in display areas defined by the frames. Each frame is of tubular metal of rectangular cross section and includes a horizontal top frame member (19), having downturned end portions, and a U-shaped bottom frame member (21), having laterally spaced vertical tubular side frame portions with longitudinal slots. Connector pins (26) make sliding connection between the top frame member and the bottom frame member. Display panels in the display areas are formed with laterally projecting mounting tabs (37) that are received in the slots of the side frame members, and of the connection pins if necessary, to hold the panels in place.

Abstract: A ground-based portable and collapsible structure comprises two similar rectangular plates hinged together and disposed in downwardly-diverging relationship with their hinge-remote edges engaging the bottoms of re-entrant slots opening from the upper edges of spaced and parallel bar means of inverted T-section disposed on the ground transverse to said plate edges. Each bar means may be an inverted T-section bar or two L-section bars secured to one another with their vertical webs mutually opposite and spaced, preferably by spindles on which spiked metal strips are mounted for pivotal movement between a first position wherein it is accommodated in said gap and a second position wherein it projects downwardly from the L-section bars, the two strips being offset one to each side of the median plane bisecting said gap and being maintained in such dispositions by spacers mounted on the spindles alongside the strips.

Abstract: A sign construction having a plurality of movably connected panels including a mounting panel and panels successively hung from the lower edge of the mounting panel. In the illustrated embodiment, the sign construction includes an upper mounting panel having structure for securing the mounting panel facially to a windowpane. The panel portions hanging from the mounting panel define selective information-conveying sign structure and, in the illustrated embodiment, include an upper panel portion and a lower panel portion which are hingedly connected to permit the lower panel portion to selectively hang downwardly from the upper panel portion or be retained between the front face of the upper panel portion and the windowpane as a result of hinged swinging of the lower panel portion upwardly from the hanging disposition. The connection of the upper edge of the upper panel portion to the lower edge of the mounting panel, in the illustrated embodiment, is provided by a hinge.

Abstract: A portable sign having a lightweight, detachable framework, sign support and ground engaging means is disclosed. The sign is further provided with reinforcing means which seal, add weight and stiffen the reversible foldable sign face and which cooperates with portions of the framework to maintain the sign face in its intended position.

Abstract: A collapsible conical element, particularly in the form of a collapsible road marker cone, comprises a base which is preferably relatively heavy, and a coiled strip, preferably of a resilient plastics material, the outer turn of the strip being restrained from pulling away from the base on extension of the coiled strip to form a cone and the strip having at least two projections, one on each face thereof disposed longitudinally and with the projection on the radially outward face being below the projection on the radially inward face when the cone is in the upright position base down. The base is preferably a substantially planar member, e.g. thick rubber sheeting, with a substantially circular aperture within which the outermost turn of the strip is retained, either by virtue only of the resilience of the coiled strip or with additional fixing.

Abstract: A bulletin display board in which messages and bulletins are held therein by means of a transparency and releasable clips. The board is arranged to be pivotable from a vertical to a horizontal position, the latter being for ease of insertion and removal of messages from the display board. The board further is provided with magnetic means to retain the same in a vertical position, when it is so required.

Abstract: A self-standing floor sign comprising two panels (15 and 16) hinged together at their upper ends, one panel (16) having a tubular hinge portion (24) provided with a slot (27) (28), the other panel having a core (31) (32) rotatable in said hinge portion (24), said core having a laterally directed U-shaped notch (31') (32') adapted to allow said core to hook into and pass laterally through said slot (27) (28) into said hinge portion (24) by simultaneously rotating and pressing radially inward on said core (31) (32) to snap it past the upper edge of said slot (27) (28).

Abstract: A sign post comprising vertically and horizontally extending frame elements which are mutually connected in order to form one or more compartments for accommodating signboards, wherein each of the horizontal frame elements, at the ends thereof, is provided with securing elements comprising recesses extending crosswise with respect to the longitudinal direction of the horizontal frame elements, each vertical frame element has a hollow profile and is in a side wall provided with openings for accommodating the securing elements of the horizontal frame elements in such a way that the recesses of the securing elements are arranged inside the vertical frame element or elements, a locking rail is provided for each vertical frame element, the locking rails being provided with openings of such a form that they allow accommodation of the securing elements accommodated in the openings of the corresponding element and movement of the locking rail with respect to the securing elements in such a way that wedge elements of

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a sign support collapsible for transport and which is conveniently adjustable to accommodate signs of various dimensions. The sign support comprises an assembly of an L-shaped upright provided with a pointed spike at one end and with a cantelevered foot extension by which the uprights may be driven into ground. Formed in one surface of the L-shaped uprights are a plurality of elongate, longitudinally aligned and longitudinally spaced slots each dimensioned to receive an offset clasp extending from the back side of a U-shaped lower sign channel. An upper sign channel, similarly U-shaped in section, is provided with an L-shaped clamp on the back side thereof terminating at the free end in a split circular hoop which, at the juncture of the split, extends in an opposing tab for grasping one of the surfaces of the L-shaped upright.

Abstract: A folding scaffold sign. The sign is constructed of a special honeycombed plastic material in which two sign panels are provided, separated by a fold line. The bottom corners of the panels are provided with metal legs inserted through openings forming the honeycomb structure. The legs are retained in the openings by elasticity and friction of the plastic memory material and the sign can be used as a triangular free-standing sign supported upon a floor surface, ground or the like. The sign may further be used as a cover for an existing conventional post-supported sign by placing the folded sign thereover and folding the panels together and retaining the legs in secured condition by a retaining chain. The folded-over sign may be stored in the same presentation when the panels are folded over against one another in superimposed position.

Abstract: A display device is formed from flexible sheet material and allows one or a plurality of signs to be supported from a common core support. The core support comprises a single sheet having a number of slits at one end that define arms. The support is folded such that the arms extend at angles from each other. The arms are secured around the signs to provide a multi-face display or sign.

Abstract: A knockdown sign lockup device having a tubular interlocking ring for inserting in the top of a tubular signpost and engaging a slot in the top of a wing off the signboard extending within the tubular post for lockup of the signboard with the signposts.

Abstract: A display device for displaying two similar articles on a store shelf. The display device has a base portion which includes a flat sheet adapted to overlie a shelf generally horizontally and to have products placed thereof, and a flexible sign holder connected to the front of the flat sheet and extending forwardly and downwardly therefrom for containing pricing information. The display device also includes a thin flag portion connected to the base, the flap portion extending vertically and in a front to rear direction and bisecting the base portion. The flap portion has a vertical flag located forwardly of the flat sheet for increased visibility of the display device from the side thereof.

Abstract: Sign standard comprising two oppositely formed front legs interconnected at their upper ends with a rearwardly disposable third leg through the use of an arcuate joiner means. Each of the two front legs includes a minor upper section which is laterally, angularly disposed with respect to a major lower section. The arcuate joiner means is fixedly attached to the upper end portion of the third leg from which leg said joiner means extend laterally in opposite directions and extend through transverse openings provided in the upper portions of the two front legs. The two front legs and the arcuate joiner means cooperate together to permit the sign standard to assume an open position wherein the lower ends of all three legs are spaced apart relative to each other and to assume a closed position wherein the three legs are in closely adjacent, aligned relationship. Furthermore, means are provided for supporting a diamond shaped sign mounted on the two front legs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a collapsible traffic cone marker characterized by a cylindrical base portion having one open face, an upwardly extending spiral reflective marker capable of collapsing and nesting within the base portion, and a bolt mechanism which can retain the spiral reflector within the casing when actuated or when released can allow the spiral spring to extend upwardly thereby approximating a conventional conical traffic marker.

Abstract: A collapsible panel display composed of a plurality of panels hingedly connected together along integral hinge forming bridges, the display being formed from a single length of honeycomb sheeting covered with a flexible facing material, such as a fabric adapted to be engaged by a Velcro type fastener, the hinge forming bridges being defined by sets of spaced apart score lines, the honeycomb sheeting being crushed to essentially flat condition in the areas of the score lines and only partially crushed in the areas between the sets of score lines, the hinge forming bridges being contoured to define oppositely directed arcuate surfaces, the panel display including locking elements adapted to engage adjoining panels to detachably secure them in fixed relation to each other.

Abstract: A sign assembly for motorist comprises an accordion folded sign element with each fold having a given message and which may be folded to expose the desired message with the sign element being mounted within a similar foldable holder so that the sign assembly is foldable as a unit from an inoperative or folded condition to an operative or extended condition and vice versa.

Abstract: An indicating device such as is used to display automobile service station price data and such as is used as a score board for athletic events includes a suitable mounted base plate (1) (50) in which a plurality of slots (2-9) (51-56) are formed for receiving respectively a plurality of semirigid ribs (35-38) (35a-38a) having rib mounting grooves (42,43) whereby the ribs are slidable longitudinally into the slots, each rib being provided with tape positioning grooves (44,45) for slidably receiving the edge portions of self coiling tapes (29-34) (66-70) on which displayed indicia is applied and the tapes being manually adjustable so as to accommodate changes in the displayed data.

Abstract: An adjustable indicating device such as a pricing unit adapted for removable mounting in price channels (12,12a) secured to the edges of supermarket shelves (S1,S2) includes a base element (1) formed of semirigid yieldable material and having a medial strut (6) which is bifurcated along one edge to form yieldable supports (7a,7b) for a pair of mounting strips (8,9) arranged for removable mounting on price channel (12,12a), a support channel (14) having a central web section (15) and outwardly protruding flange panels (16,17) is integrally formed along an edge of said medial strut (6) remote from the bifurcated portion thereof and serves as mounting means for one or more elongated plate means (2,3) arranged to position the edges of self-coiling indicia bearing tapes (4) in such manner that the coiled ends (4a,4b) thereof are disposed behind the support channel (14), a pair of cover mounting reinforcing strips (30,31) formed integrally with the medial strut (16) and extending from opposite sides thereof between

Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle-mounted sequential safety arrow sign which folds to an aerodynamically streamlined configuration when the vehicle is moving and, when erected, provides a sequential lamp, directional indicating display for passing traffic. The display is carried jointly on 3 hinged panels which are folded into a triangular prism configuration by an articulated lever system.

Abstract: A weatherproof display device for changeable display signs to be mounted on a gasoline dispensing pump comprising a transparent weatherproof cover for holding changeable printed display cards depicting the prices and taxes applicable to the gasoline being dispensed. The device includes a thin rectangular box assembly formed by interlocking front and back panels made of a transparent material having a base assembly forming a mounting pedestal and a secured cap forming its top edge and serving as its cover. Insertion and withdrawal of the price display cards is accomplished by lifting the thin rectangular box assembly from its mounting pedestal base assembly, each of which is printed permanently with a specific set of price and tax conditions. The dimensions of each display card conform substantially to the height and width of the transparent panels, and are duplicated so as to be visible from each side.

Abstract: A decorative plaque having a mounting hole through its face is supported on horizontal surfaces by a disc having a trough cut across its top surface to receive the lower edge of the plaque and to support the plaque in a vertical position. The plaque may alternatively be mounted on a vertical surface by affixing the back surface of the disc to a vertical wall using double-backed tape, then aligning the mounting hole in the plaque with the disc and pushing the plaque over the disc.

Abstract: An improved display panel assembly including a hollow three-dimensional display panel movable between a substantially flat storage attitude and an erect display attitude. A tubular support member extends along and is adjacent to one edge of the display panel, the tubular support member supporting the display panel in the erect attitude when that member is erected and permitting the display panel to collapse into the storage attitude when that member is collapsed. Slot and tab structure partially carried by the tubular support member and partially carried by a face wall of the display panel retains the tubular support member and, hence, the display panel itself, in the erect attitude. The hollow tubular member is structured so that, when the display panel is erected, the tubular member at least partially defines a passageway adapted to receive one end of a connector strip in supportive relation therein.

Abstract: An interconnectible structural support member for use in a support structure. The support member comprises an elongated U-shape tubular member defining opposed side arms and a bridge arm extending across a common end of each of the side arms. Each of the side arms have a free end with one of the free ends having a hinge plug protruding therefrom. The other free end is hollow and receives a hinge plug of a side arm of a further U-shape tubular member.