Abstract: A hanger for a flexible wall covering in the form of an elongate flexible strip adapted to be attached to a wall adjacent the ceiling, provided with elastically interengageable jaws normally standing apart to admit an edge of the wall covering and thereafter interengageable to anchor the wall covering suspended therefrom in contact with the wall.

Abstract: A sign holder comprising a panel including spaced front and rear panel members, at least one of the panel members being adapted to receive indicia thereon for display purposes, and a plurality of vertically spaced, transverse extending web members connected between the front and rear panel members. The web members with adjacent portions of the front and rear panel members define a plurality of vertically spaced, transversely extending channels. To support the panel in a vertical position, a pair of support elements are provided, one of the support elements on each transverse side of the panel. To suspend the panel from the support elements, a pair of pin members are provided, each pin member having one end removably connected to respective ones of the support elements and an opposite end removably received in at least one of the channels of the panel.

Abstract: A toy hanger for visually displaying toys, dolls or the like within a child's room comprises a hanging strap suspendable from a support structure within the room. A plurality of fastening strips attached at spaced intervals along the length of the hanging strap each includes opposite ends carrying hook and loop fastening material adhesively engageable with each other to establish a support loop adjustable in diameter for receiving and supporting a toy or doll on the hanging strap. Male and female hook and loop elements secured to an upper end of the strap are engageable with each other to releasably secure the hanger to a crib, curtain rod and the like. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the hanging strap includes first and second sections having hook and loop elements at one end of each strap, respectively, for attachment together to form a single strap.

Abstract: A shower head attachment has a liquid detergent reservoir and facilitates a "soap," "rinse," and "off" cycle. The attachment has a body provided with a rotary valve having a transverse port. The port is alined, selectively, with a first or second longitudinal inclined passageway formed in the body forwardly of the valve. A third passageway of critical internal diameter communicates the first passageway with an opening formed in a depending neck on the body and acts as an aspirating passageway. A sleeve is secured within the opening and carries a depending feed tube. The feed tube extends into a reservoir or bottle of liquid detergent that is removably mounted on the depending neck of the body, externally of the sleeve. The sleeve has a valve seat above the feed tube, and a ball check valve is seated on the valve seat. The valve carries an external handle; and the ends of the handle carry depending cables, the ends of which are provided with respective tabs.

Abstract: A suspended sheet-material support weight 30 provides vertical support along the vertical height of the sign 40 preventing sign flexing and bending. The weight of the support and the rigid saddle-clamp attachment to a span cable 50 keep sign swing to a minimum. A clevis pin attachment 21 allows for rapid sign replacement and serves as a fail-safe device should the saddle-clamp bolts fail. The clevis pin and multiple sets of sign attachment holes in the support weights allow for level positioning of the sign when the span cable deviates from horizontal.

Abstract: A post sign having a message panel supported by one or more posts. Each post has an elongated channel connected to an outer side of the post by an elongated slot, and the message panel is mounted on the post or posts by an interconnecting support member which fits in the channel, leaving exposed an upper terminal portion of the channel and slot. The open upper end of the support member is covered by a spacer cap, and the open upper end of the post is covered by a post cap having a tab which fits into the open terminal portion of the channel and slot in the post. The caps thus render substantially invisible the open terminal portions of channel and slot.

Abstract: A sound reproducing mobile for connection to cribs or other structures holding an infant. The mobile includes a housing in which is releasably secured an audio cassette player. The housing includes clamp means for releasably securing the mobile to the structure holding the infant. The cassette player, when operated, reproduces comforting voices via a loudspeaker and at the same time provides electrical power to a motor for causing the movement of overhanging decorative mobile elements. A voice actuated switch is provided to operate the player and mobile in automatic response to the detection of ambient sound. The player can also be operated manually. The cassette player is releasably secured to the mobile so that it can be removed for independent use thereof.

Abstract: A barrier system for concealing unsightly piles (11) and similar supports used to support a waterfront structure such as a dock (10) and for converting the vertical plane outboard of the piles (11), above the waterline (12), and below the waterfront structure (10), to utilitarian space for the display of graphic media. In one embodiment of the invention, the barrier system comprises a dynamic system wherein the barrier moves upwardly and downwardly with incoming and outgoing tides and includes a fine stainless steel mesh screen (14) secured at it's upper end to a roller (15) mounted on support brackets (16, 18) secured to the dock (10) and at it's lower end to a rod (20) having eyelets (21) projecting from it's opposite ends. Cables (22) secured at their upper ends to the brackets (16, 18) extend through the eyelets (21) and are anchored in place by weights (W-1, W-2).

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 wall positioning device comprising a mounting set for hanging a display board, or picture, or the like, from a wall or other vertical surface support, wherein the display board or picture is assured to be hung straight and level, and yet may be easily removed or replaced by another board having a matching hanger piece, whereby the second hung picture will a also be straight and level. The technique used in this hanger mounting set involves a projecting tab on the hanger piece a attached to the board or picture, and a receiving notch on the other hanger piece that is attached to the wall, wherein each of the two pieces incorporates a small spirit level that may remain permanently as a part of that piece, or be removed after installation as desired. The matching notch and tab are each located on horizontal members that engage simultaneously with said notch and tab, and prevent any angularity in their engagement, once the tab engages the notch.

Abstract: As assembly for the merchandising of products utilizing a solar cell mounted directly onto an incandescent or fluorescent light bulb so that the cell receives the light directly from the light bulb. A d.c. motor is electrically connected to the solar cell, the motor shaft extending downwardly. A substantially planar sign member having word indicia formed thereon may be operatively interconnected to the motor shaft so that it rotates in response to motor shaft rotation. A plurality of flexible clips may be provided for mounting the solar cell directly to the light bulb, or globe for the light bulb. Alternatively, a fan blade may be mounted to the motor shaft.

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 mobile sculpture and kit for its manufacture are provided wherein a plurality of pairs of photographs, in back-to-back relationship, with respect to one another, are suspended in air, in spaced-apart location, each pair of photographs being removably replaceable from a holder for the pair of photographs so that other pairs of photographs can be substituted from time-to-time.

Abstract: A free-standing or hanging knock-down-type modular display apparatus embodies a plurality of display panel-supporting frames hingedly interconnected side-to-side by one or more flexible and detachable unitary hinge-connectors allowing adjacent frames to be incrementally folded about a vertical axis. The adjacent frames have side-rails, each such rail having an outer peripheral face with openings into which the hinge-connectors may be inserted and detachably engaged. The hinge-connectors comprise a flexible central portion operatively extending between adjacent frames, i.e., from the outer peripheral face of a first frame side-rail, across a connective region between the frames, and into the outer peripheral face of a second adjacent frame side-rail.

Abstract: A plastic display card holder for receiving and gripping a card for display purposes comprises interconnected spaced-apart parallel wall portions. The wall portions are connected in a manner to provide an entrance for insertion of a display card. A plurality of resilient plastic projections are provided on the holder which flex as the display card is inserted into the holder through the entrance. The flexed projections grip the inserted display card as the resilient projections attempt to recover to their normal unflexed position.

Abstract: A wall plaque has a fixing recess in its rear face, the recess having an upper and lower portion. The upper and lower portions are separated by a surface which extends inwardly and away from and at an angle to the rear face, and has ribs projecting into the lower portion extending across the recess. The plaque is supported on a picture hook such that the slope/ribs of the surface tends to cause the rear face of the plaque to remain flush with the wall.

Abstract: A novelty greeting card with a hanging mobile configuration constructed of planar semirigid flexible material comprised of two hingedly connected side members. These side members have base portions which are bent into a perpendicular position to overlap and form a base foundation. This base portion supports an upper structure from which the hanging mobile or other visual attraction is suspended. The card and the hanging mobile are printed with appropriate visual indicia of a coordinated nature to enhance and complete the presentation of the card.

Abstract: A fixing means for detachably mounting X-ray films (1) or the like to an illuminated surface (2) of an X-ray examining cabinet (3) comprises a resilient member (4) made of rubber, plastics or the like and having an anchoring portion (4a), an engaging portion (4b) and an intermediate, thinner hinge means (4c). The resilient member (4) is accommodated in a profiled frame element having a lower support part (5b) which supports the engaging portion (4b) so that it forms a right angle or an acute angle with the anchoring portion (4a).

Abstract: A roller apparatus is provided for a flexible web such as a map, chart, window shade or the like which is provided on at least one free margin thereof with a rigid, elongated holder element of predetermined cross-sectional dimensions which are substantially greater than the thickness of the flexible webbing material. The roller apparatus comprises a rigid, elongated tubular roll of substantially greater dimensions than the predetermined cross-sectional dimensions of the holder element and including a longitudinal through slot of a cross-sectional dimension smaller than that of the holder element and greater than the thickness of the web. An end cap is non-rotatably attached to either end of the tubular roll.

Abstract: An assembly for the merchandizing of products utilizing a solar cell mounted directly onto an incandescent or florescent light bulb so that the cell receives the light directly from the light bulb. A d.c. motor is electrically and physically connected to the solar cell, the motor shaft extending downwardly. A substantially planar sign member having word indicia formed thereon is operatively interconnected to the motor shaft so that it rotates in response to motor shaft rotation. The interconnection preferably is provided by a piece of metal foil extending vertically and attached to the motor shaft, and a slip swivel connector between the metal foil and the sign member which allows some slippage between the foil and the sign member so that the sign member rotates more slowly than the foil--slow enough for appropriate normal recognition of the word indicia thereon. A plurality of flexible clips may be provided for mounting the solar cell directly to the light bulb, or globe for the light bulb.

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 Christmas tree ornament and Christmas tree is disclosed. The ornament is in the form of a card made of a rectangular support sheet with a hole through its center. A picture is supported behind the hole and a backing is supported behind the picture. The card has a support attached to one corner which is the top of the picture and a plurality of the cards are attached to the branches of the tree holding the picture in erect position and providing ornaments for the tree. The second embodiment is in the form of a front sheet and a back sheet hinged together along one edge. A picture display opening is cut out of the front or both the front and the back. Clear plastic domes are mounted in the display openings to cover pictures which are secured between the front and back sheets. Wire or string is passed through a small hole in the ornament to hang the ornament on the tree. The sheets may be a plurality in number and the ornaments may be hung from top inserts in another embodiment of the invention.

Abstract: An exhibiting device in the form of a cabinet having a base, side walls and a top wall extending across the side walls thereof above the base, the side walls thus forming compartments between the top wall and the base with open fronts for the compartment. Rotors are centrally and vertically disposed in the compartments and have at one end a conic termination for the rotor in the base and engage supporting means in the base receiving the conic termination, the rotors having at the other end a drive termination and a supporting member engaging the top wall. A panel configured as a regular polygon and constructed of rigid material is supported proximate the drive means on the rotor. A hanger is disposed centrally along each side of the polygon for hanging displaying panel members or advertising elements and located in such relationship that the displaying panel members occupy different planes spaced longitudinally of the rotor. A hinged convex curved member overlies the top wall.

Abstract: A sign structure of the type having a pluality of elongated sign frame elements defining a sign frame and a facing material covering at least one face of the sign frame. The improvement relates to an improved sign frame structure, an improved facing material gripping mechanism and an improved facing material tensioning device.

Abstract: A collapsible doll house for displaying and storing toy dolls includes a housing defined by a top wall, a front wall and first and second side walls. At least one floor member is secured to the housing and a plurality of openings are defined in the top and front walls within which may be positioned toy dolls. One or more elastic or vinyl members are secured to the first and second side walls for retaining additional toy dolls. The housing further includes at least one member allowing the housing to be mounted on a wall or similar structure. Indicia is included on the outside of the housing to depict a predetermined theme.

Abstract: The holder is suspended from a surface, such as a ceiling, at a level which is adjustable by a user. As a result, the holder can be lowered to a convenient level for replacement of the advertising material and thereafter raised to an appropriate display level.

Abstract: A teaching aid having an alongated backing including an open slot terminating into a central opening. One end of the aid has a picture of a face. Printed indicia is on the elongated backing. The process for teaching comprises pivoting the teaching aid around the doorknob shaft into a generally horizontal position such that a child can readily read all of the indicia.

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: Decorative and ornamental hanging and mounting system for art work, graphics and the like utilizing a fabric base material, a cloth edging material and decorative edge strips together with a decorative hanging means at the upper edge of and a decorative weighted member at the lower end of the base fabric both of which weights are detachably secured to the base fabric.

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: A device for displaying jewelry and the like comprising a display card of cardboard or the like which is suspended from a hanger mounted on a vertical supporting surface. An outwardly biased flap is hingedly attached to the upper edge of the card extending downwardly therefrom. A pair of spaced horizontal ribs are provided in the hanger with the lower rib engaging beneath the bottom edge of the flap to provide vertical support for the card and with the upper rib engaging the flap at the intermediate point in its extension. The hanger has a top wall terminating in a downwardly extending flange or wall that is spaced outwardly from the ribs thereby retaining the flap in engagement with the lower rib.

Abstract: A shelf display is constructed for vertical elastic mounting of a product information member between upper and lower shelves. The product information member extends outwardly from the edges of the shelves so as to be viewable to a prospective purchaser moving down an aisle parallel to the shelves. The air movement caused by the normal walking of the prospective purchaser causes the sign to vibrate or quiver, and thereby further attracts the prospective purchaser's attention.

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 mounting for an offset sign comprises a channel shaped saddle (10), the sides (16) of which are adapted (18) to seat against a supporting post. Attachment elements (12) are located at opposite ends of the saddle and are adapted (32) to take a strap for passing around the post. They are joined by a connecting plate (22) which is urged towards the base (14) of the saddle when the strap is tightened. A mounting plate (28) projects from the connecting plate (22) and has a flange (30) located between the connecting plate and the base (14) of thesaddle. The mounting plate (28) is apertured (36) for attachment to the top of an elongate T-shaped member the leg of which is secured to an edge portion of the sign plate.

Abstract: Means for attaching a panel to an upright comprising a pair of uprights, multiple apertures formed in the uprights, a panel disposed between or on each of the uprights, bracket assemblies joined respectively to the side edges of the panel, the bracket assemblies comprising a pair of bracket elements having notches formed respectively therein, and the notches of each assembly being disposed in the associated aperture and in an interlocking relationship with the associated upright.

Abstract: A crossarm type support having a vertical post formed from a rectangular tube having a set of internal splines. A spike element molded from polycarbonate plastic resin is inserted in the lower end of the post and held in place by a pair of spring loaded pins. The post is installed in the ground by pushing on a horizontal portion of the spike element with the heel of a shoe. A crossarm is provided at the upper end formed from a second rectangular tube having a first channel along its lower edge and a second channel along its upper edge. The vertical posts and crossarm are mortised to form complementary notches for mounting the crossarm to the post. The post and internal splines interlock with the crossarm and channels to provide internal support and rigidity to the joint. The lower crossarm channel is formed to receive plastic hooks for attaching a hanging sign and the upper channel is formed to receive a set of plastic inserts for receiving an interchangeable rider sign.

Abstract: A portable display device in the form of an open basket of a plurality of open grid members that is detachably supported by attached flanges to the horizontal support members of a suspended panel ceiling. The basket display device, when so mounted, furnishes a support to detachable hangar devices that may suspend display merchandise, signs or other items in a store, at any desired height and above any desired floor location. The device is preferably formed as an open basket and of the general horizontal size of an individual ceiling tile of the panel ceiling, with a vertical depth ranging from one to two inches.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a photograph display adapted to be mounted upon a wall consisting of a decorative support member from which a plurality of photograph display frames may be suspended in a selective pattern. The display frames adjacent the support member are removably connected thereto, and display frames are also suspended from the display frames immediately thereabove. The connection means for the display frames is modular to permit a selective assembly as desired.

Abstract: A scintillating display device comprising a plurality of unit panels mounted on a base panel. Each unit panel has an integral projecting support member of inverted (human) noselike profile, the frontal portion of which is constituted by a vertical ridge and two slightly bevelled side surfaces. The frontal surface is slanted downwardly and rearwardly and merges into the base panel at its bottom. A rivet, with a rivet head, is embedded in the upper part of the support member from which a reflecting disk is freely suspended so as to move and swivel freely in a breeze, whereby a scintillating effect is achieved.

Abstract: The basis here is the pyramid shape used in a spiral form. Pyramid shapes are placed in a spiral form in such a manner that they transmit an ascending amount of energy one to the other until this energy culminates in a base pyramid shape.

Abstract: A fireplace damper position indicator for indicating whether the damper to the flue is open or closed to prevent building a fire with a closed damper or leaving the damper open allowing air to escape from the room. The device briefly is a magnetic holder to attach to the fireplace lintel and a hanger pivotally secured to the holder to connect to a sign. The sign has indicia indicating "open" on one side and "closed" on the other side such that when the fireplace damper is open the sign is turned to read "open" indicating the damper is open.

Abstract: An upright standard of non-circular cross section is provided and includes a lower end for anchoring in the ground and an upper end portion including first and second oppositely facing sides. One of the sides is substantially straight longitudinally of the standard and the other side includes a plurality of abutments spaced therealong and projecting outwardly therefrom. A horizontal support arm is provided and includes base and free ends and the base end defines an upstanding opening formed therethrough. The upper end of the standard is slidingly received through the opening with the free arm end projecting laterally outwardly from the straight standard side. The base end of the arm includes an abutment surface spaced below the opening and toward the base end from the side of the opening adjacent the free arm end and abuttingly engageable with the standard straight side one surface.

Abstract: A multi-sided display device assembleable from a plurality of sheets bound in book-like fashion by a binding allowing free movement of the sheets. Each sheet is cut-out to define a display flap which is selectively displaceable away from the uncut bound portion. The cut-out portions are adapted to form a self-locking coupling with an adjacent sheet to form a three dimensional device with a substantially regular polygon formed on a plane perpendicular to the sheets. The invention allows fabrication of the device from a flexible material.

Abstract: Apparatus for the display of pictures. Both front and back sides of pictures are displayed. The apparatus includes a picture frame having a hook and a loop extending in opposite directions from a ring in which the picture is mounted and retained by tabs. The ring, hook, and loop are substantially in the same plane. A chain of identical frames can be made by connecting the hook of each frame in the loop of the preceding frame. The hook and loop of each frame are substantially at right angles to each other so each frame in the chain is substantially at right angles to each adjoining frame. The fronts of each frame form a spiral and face in a direction different from the direction faced by fronts of adjoining frames.

Abstract: A vertical graphic frame system having two vertical support posts with anchor brackets and fasteners and a single two-panel frame which swingably rests in a "V"-shaped groove on top of the vertical support posts. The frame hangs freely from two suspension points above the frame's center gravity which causes the system to be self-adjusting into a plum position. Each of the support posts consists of two "U"-shaped channel members which face and overlap each other. By adjusting the overlap of the U-channels, the posts may be widened or narrowed to permit them to be affixed to base structures such as gondola fixture partitions, having a range of widths.

Abstract: A display for ceiling boards is fabricated to provide consumers with an indication of the different ceiling board designs which are available for purchase. The display is suspended at an inclined relationship for the purpose of displaying the different ceiling designs in a simulated suspended ceiling arrangement. Divider means are provided between adjacent ceiling designs to segregate the different designs and to more clearly simulate a room display for each design.

Abstract: An ornamental display container comprising a pair of hollow housing sections and a connecting ring for releasably joining the housing sections together to define a closed container. In one embodiment of the invention the assembled housing is a ball and the connecting ring comprises a circular rib with opposed outwardly extending flanges extending from opposite sides of the rib to frictionally receive and retain the housing sections. An inner portion of the rib projects inwardly from the flanges to define an annular support for two and three dimensional objects selectively displayed on the annular support.

Abstract: A wind proof door knob tag especially for use with exterior doors includes integral flexible detent tabs between the opening through which the door knob passes and the opening which conforms to the outside diameter of door knob shaft. The tabs are cammed outwardly upon downward pull over the knob shaft and snap back into position to hold the tag firmly in place on the door knob despite wind conditions, thereby to prevent being blown away. The tab is made of a polyolefin sheet but could be made of a vinyl sheet which at the thickness utilized, prevents unauthorized opening of locks by insertion of this tag between a door and its associated jamb.

Abstract: A mobile comprising a frame supporting an arrangement of rotatable display objects displaying selected visual contrasts and a reflective object for reflecting images from the display objects. Each display object is of a three-dimensional form and has a plurality of display surfaces with different contrasting colors and contrasting patterns. The display objects are supported for rotation about individual axes mounted to a support frame. The display objects are also mounted on the support frame for rotation about a common central axis. Rotation of the display objects by air currents or by hand about their individual axes and about the central common axis produces a continuously changing arrangement of display surfaces and continuously changing high-contrast reflections on the reflective object.

Abstract: Picture frame assembly comprising a frame element having inwardly facing, opposed, generally U-shaped grooves in its opposite sides and a similar groove in one end, and a rigid back plate slidably receivable within the grooves, and an integral hanging clip having a U-shaped retaining portion slideably positioned between one of the grooves and one of the edges of the back plate, a spacing portion and a hanging portion extending inwardly from the frame element, offset from the exterior of the back plate, for receiving an external hanging device.