Abstract: A portable sign having a magnetically attractable signboard, a frame supporting the signboard and a support for supporting the frame. Graphic elements cut from a magnetic material are releasably securable to the signboard by magnetic attraction without constraint as to location.

Abstract: A magnetic letter board assembly having a magnetic letter board and removably magnetically secured magnetic graphic indicia bodies, wherein the front surface of the board has a pair of inwardly converging walls and a wall bridging the inwardly converging walls, and the graphic indicia bodies have a recess formed with a pair of inwardly converging walls and a bottom wall bridging the inwardly converging walls conforming to the walls and bridging wall of the board, for cooperative removable securement of the indicia bodies on the board. The graphic indicia bodies comprises of magnetic flexible integrally formed graphic indicia and background members formed to fit the board.

Abstract: A rotatable memory reminder device contains a ferromagnetic plate surrounded by a decorative frame and mounted on a U-shaped stand having a base portion and two extending arms such that the magnetic plate is rotatable about an axis between the arms. The base is adapted to be mounted on a variety of surfaces with a variety of orientations, including but not limited to both horizontal and vertical surfaces. Magnetic plaques bearing reminder icons may be removably attached to either side of the plate to serve as reminders of tasks to be performed.

Abstract: Magnetic paint additives are formulated from ferromagnetic particles having a mixed particle range of from about 0.01.mu. to about 74.mu., preferably from about 0.01.mu. to about 37 to 44.mu.. Iron powder is preferred. Preferred additives are formulated by blending the particles with a surfactant or surfactant mixture, or a surfactant and alcohol mixture, in amounts sufficient to suspend the particles. The additive may be blended with any oil-, latex-, or lacquer-based paint or coating to form a magnetic paint or coating having a viscosity substantially similar to the paint containing no particles and/or additive. Some embodiments employ from about 500 to about 2000 grams of particles per gallon of paint. One preferred additive embodiment comprises 2 to 3 parts 6 to 9 micron iron powder and 1 part surfactant. Surfaces such as wood, wall board, sheet rock, foam, plywood, plastic, fiberboard and the like so coated may be cut with conventional woodworking tools to form magnetic signs.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a perforated base having a multiplicity of apertures spaced a predetermined distance apart in both horizontal and vertical directions and a plurality of sign modules--positioned on the base. Each sign module has at least two registration projections on its rear surface for engaging two of the apertures in the base. The projections are located with respect to the edges of the sign module such that the edges of adjacent modules are separated by a predetermined distance to create a reveal between adjacent modules when the registration projections are placed within appropriate ones of the apertures. The sign modules are held in place on the base by one or more of an adhesive, a magnet, or a mechanical lock.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a decorative device with a smooth opaque magnetic display surface for magnets. The decorative device with a smooth opaque magnetic display surface for magnets includes a frame member having a viewing opening and a recessed portion formed about the viewing opening in the rear side of the frame member, an opaque plate being sized to fit against the recessed portion in the opaque frame member, apparatus for securing the opaque magnetic plate to the frame member, an opaque backing panel being sized to fit against and be attached to the opaque magnetic plate, and apparatus for removably affixing the frame member to a vertical flat surface so that the magnets can be placed onto the opaque magnetic plate to be seen through the viewing opening in the frame member.

Abstract: A modular sign comprises a perforated base having a multiplicity of apertures spaced a predetermined distance apart in both horizontal and vertical directions and a plurality of sign modules positioned on the base. Each sign module has at least two registration projections on its rear surface for engaging two of the apertures in the base. The projections are located with respect to the edges of the sign module such that the edges of adjacent modules are separated by a predetermined distance to create a reveal between adjacent modules when the registration projections are placed within appropriate ones of said apertures. An adhesive or magnetic tape holds the sign module in place on the perforated base.

Abstract: A display board, panel, or wall section comprising a penetrating object permeable panel and a ferromagnetic apertured material, preferably a wire mesh, disposed on a surface of the permeable panel, the apertured material being exposed to view and being adapted to receive magnetic means for securing an item to be displayed on the display panel and further having an aperture size such that the permeable panel is adapted to receive a penetrating object, such as a tack, for securing an item to be displayed on the display panel through an aperture of the apertured material.

Abstract: A magnetic name plate assembly includes a name plate and a retaining member which are magnetically receivable in face-to-face relation so that a user's garment may be sandwiched therebetween. The name plate and the retaining member are provided with interengaging elements that interlock with the fabric sandwiched therebetween and effectively limit relative movement of one member with respect to the other.

Abstract: The invention provides a device arranged to be releasably clamped an object, such as a beverage container, and which thereafter provides fop the personal identification of such container. The device includes an arcuate member, which may be made from a flexible, resilient plastic material. The arcuate member has a semi-circular portion and leg portions extending from each end of the semi-circular portion, and also has an enlarged central region for receiving advertising copy as well as for receiving personal identification indicia. The semi-circular portion and the extending leg portions define an opening fop accommodating an object, such as a bottle or can, and are arranged such that when positioned on the outside of the object the device is tightly but releasably clamped to the outside of such object.

Abstract: Magnetic alphanumeric characters having substantially the capability to be properly aligned to one another during display is proposed. The characters consist of magnetic materials with concentrated magnetic strength on one face. The magnetized face is glued to a thin transparent polyethelene material whose edges are cut in a zig-zag fashion. The zig-zag edges allow more than one alphanumeric character to be installed in a straight line vertically, horizontally and at an angle.

Abstract: A display board, panel, or wall section comprising a penetrating object permeable panel and a ferromagnetic apertured material, preferably a wire mesh, disposed on a surface of the permeable panel, the apertured material being exposed to view and being adapted to receive magnetic means for securing an item to be displayed on the display panel and further having an aperture size such that the permeable panel is adapted to receive a penetrating object, such as a tack, for securing an item to be displayed on the display panel through an aperture of the apertured material.

Abstract: A display card holder fixable to an underside metal surface of a shelf. It comprises a sheet of transparent plastic material, folded in flat segments in order to present the card to be displayed at an angle. The segment to be attached to the underside metal surface of the shelf has a magnet in the form of a strip adhesively fixed thereto.

Abstract: A quick change multi-picture frame apparatus (10) for receiving a plurality of subframes (100) having magnetic members (103) provided on their back surfaces; wherein, the apparatus (10) includes a multi-compartmented mainframe (20) having a magnetically attractive element (13) provided in each of the compartments (12) for releasably receiving the subframes (100).

Abstract: The warning arrow of the present invention is in the nature of a frame to be temporarily mounted either directly to the body of the vehicle or to the underside of its trunk lid. In a preferred embodiment, the warning arrow is composed of a brightly-colored fabric material for high daytime visibility, and with the arrow being outlined by a plurality of light-reflective filaments for nighttime illumination by the beams of oncoming vehicular headlights. In accordance with the invention, a plurality of self-adhering fabric strips couple to the frame of the mount, either to magnetically secure the warning arrow to the body of the vehicle, or to extend it between its raised trunk lid and a point within its then opened trunk.

Abstract: A display unit for exhibiting a plurality of display materials on a parallel planes spaced relative to each other as well as relative to a wall or other surface. The display unit includes a base, securable to the surface and a plurality of substantially identical spacer elements. The spacer elements are removably securable to one another in a stackable relationship. Each spacer element includes facilities for receiving and aligning other spacer elements in registration therewith and removably securing the spacer elements to one another as well as the base. A mounting facility securable to the spacer elements includes a transparent window for exhibiting the display material. In an additional feature, the display unit base includes a reversible backing member which is removably secured thereto to provide a variety of colored or textured backgrounds upon which to exhibit the display material.

Abstract: A series of axial photographs of custom wheels are placed over the conventional steel wheels of a vehicle to display the custom wheels in association with the vehicle. A connector is used to hold the photograph in place. One embodiment of the connector attaches to the wheel by the use of adjustable clips and the photographs are secured to the connector. In another embodiment, the connector drapes over the tire and suspends the photograph in a position covering the wheel.

Abstract: A changeable letter sign system including a plurality of panels, each bearing a letter, character or other suitable indicia and combinable on an overhead readerboard to display a message thereon, each of the panels having magnetically attractive material carried on the normally front face thereof, in complete contiguous arrangement with the peripheral inner and outer edges of the indicia on the panel, and including a tool having a magnet presenting a pair of feet for engagement with said magnetically attractive material to permit holding of the panels for placement on or removal from suitable retaining means on the wall of the readerboard.

Abstract: A control panel face for mounting at least one control member. The control panel face includes a base having a face surface onto which at least a portion of the control member is positioned, at least a portion of the face surface being magnetic; a flexible magnetic sheet for being removably attached to the face surface of the base over the control member; and a flexible cover sheet for being attached to the magnetic sheet and for covering the aperture through the magnetic sheet, the cover sheet including indicia for identifying the control member.

Abstract: A simulated baseball game apparatus. The game is played generally in accordance with the rules of actual baseball. The apparatus resembles an actual baseball stadium, and players hit, pitch and field using the game apparatus. Advertising can be placed on the apparatus and can be changed as desired.

Abstract: For emergency use on a highway there is provided a kit containing a collection of parts in disassembled state but ready for assembly within the confines of a small space no larger than the interior of a conventional automobile and then mounted for visual inspection on the exterior. The kit is one comprising a post for supporting a relatively large signboard. The signboard in turn is provided with aligned spaces for reception of individual letters and numbers selected from a reservoir of multiple letters and numbers to spell out a message visible by passerby.

Abstract: A needle case for needlecraft work has a magnet on one side to allow the case to be held on the magnet board. The magnet holds the case for mounting but does not hold the needles within the case. A needle threader has a flat threader that can be inserted through the eye of a needle until an eye of the threader extends through the needle. A shoulder on the needle threader stops the needle, and a notch in the threader communicates with the eye of the threader for ease in passing yarn into the eye of the threader. The needle threader is made of a ferromagnetic material, and may be held on the magnet of the needle case. Further, the needle threader can be held on the magnet of the needle case, and remain there when the needle case is carried by a magnet board.

Abstract: A system primarily designed to be used as a household reminder system for the replenishment of household items, including food supplies, having two display surfaces, one of which is provided for categories of products existing in the household in adequate supply, and the other being indicative of items requiring replenishment. A plurality of indicator elements, each specifically including an indicia formed thereon, are transferable between the two display surfaces, thereby serving as a visual reminder when certain household items need be replenished. The subject system is adaptable to industrial and/or business needs and is not limited to household or domestic application.

Abstract: In order to use pins (6) as well as magnets (7) for hanging pieces of paper (5) on a notice board, this is provided with an iron plate (1) in which holes (2) are punched, and where a fibreboard (3) is provided behind the plate (1). Hereby magnets (7) will be able to stick to the iron plate (1), while pins (6) can be stuck into the soft plate (3) opposite a hole (2).A back plate (10) provided behind the soft plate (3) can together with a frame (4), attached along the side edges of the plates (1 and 10), close the construction and make this rigid and deformation resistant.

Abstract: A magnetic marker is provided for maps comprising a marking unit of predetermined shape for the front surface of the map and including a magnetic material such as a sheet of soft iron. A magnet is provided for the rear surface of the map to attract the marker and hold it in place. The magnet is a double-faced magnet having north and south poles on an active face.

Abstract: The rear surfaces of sign component pieces carry printed alignment indicating direction indicia in the form of arrowheads that are of a dark color and have a glossy surface luster while the front surfaces of the pieces carry a printed background of the same color but having a flat surface luster. The direction indicia serve to indicate the alignment of the pieces for proper insertion into a changeable sign and for proper shearing from a large sheet during manufacture. The dark color and glossy surface luster reduce eye strain during the shearing of manufacture.

Abstract: A suspended sign display includes rigid front and rear leaves hinged together adjacent their upper edges. The rear leaf includes a device for attachment to a supporting surface such as a store window. The leaves are held folded together by a magnet which is secured to the inner face of each leaf. An indicia bearing placard sign is clamped between the magnets. An abutment projects from the rear leaf to assist in positioning the placard. The outer face of the front leaf includes additional sign indicia either directly imprinted on the leaf or on a card carried by the leaf, and the outer face of the rear leaf may also include sign indicia. In one embodiment, each leaf is a separate extrusion having a grooved channel along its upper edge. A separate hinge extrusion is engaged in each of the channels. In an alternate embodiment the mount is formed as a single extrusion, and the device for attaching the mount to a supporting surface includes a pair of diverging webs which clip to a shelf edge molding.

Abstract: A flexible magnetic sign, such as may be detachably provided on a body panel of a motor vehicle, in which bulging due to the presence of air or moisture is eliminated. The rear surface of the sign is formed with trough-indentations. This may take the form of parallel stripes, a checkered pattern, indentations having a random orientation, or a textured surface.

Abstract: A method of making sign component pieces to be interfitted in close abutting relationship. The preferred method aspect of the invention involves imprinting upon one or more flexible rectangular translucent cover sheets successive horizontal bands of repeated sign-forming indicia, the indicia being precisely positioned with respect to two intersecting reference margins of the sheet. The cover sheets are then laminated to a thin flexible backing sheet capable of adhering subsequent to be severed component sign pieces to a component piece support surface. The resulting laminated sheet is then applied to individual cutting devices, each having an adjustable backstop positioned to effect a linear cutting operation spaced a distance therefrom equal to the horizontal or vertical extent of the component piece involved.

Abstract: Temporary locaters, preferably magnetic, are used to mark with high accuracy the correct positions for attaching support means to a load-bearing surface, such as a wall, at two horizontally spaced positions. An object with a substantially flat side is then supported from these positions by securely held threaded individually adjustable rods whose lower ends are bent to receive the object's weight from object hangers attached to the back of the object. One or more snubbers, preferably with resilient soft surfaces for safely contacting the adjacent wall surface, are attached to the object to obtain even spacing between the object and the wall. Initial fine adjustment and subsequent adjustment to compensate for any misalignments are obtained by individually turning threaded bushings holding up the rods.

Abstract: A changeable sign includes a flat magnetizable sheet metal sign board, and a plurality of trapezoidal segments of magnetic sheet material sized and arranged to form segmented alphanumeric characters magnetically adhered to the board. The board also includes space to apply a sheet of magnetic material containing printed information. Semi-invisible guidelines on the board, such as glossy lines on a flat background of the same color, guide the positioning of the segments to form the characters. The segments are formed with non-acute angle corners to maximize adherence at their corners. The segments are rearranged to form different characters and can be repositioned at will on the sign board over the guidelines to completely alter the sign format.

Abstract: A display board for displaying a menu of daily fare for restaurants, post exchanges, and the like, wherein the items listed for sale are printed on a long thin flexible plastic strip located in tracks that extend substantially the full width of the display board. The prices for the items listed are printed on a much shorter plastic strip which may be changed instantly and independently of the item strip. Both strips include a smaller width strip of iron ink on their back side, so that both strips are held in place by the same flexible magnetic source strip that is imbedded in the display board in parallel fashion to the display board tracks wherein the plastic strips reside. A clear plastic cover is locked in place over the finished menu to retain the displayed menu and prices until a change in fare is desired, at which time this cover is instantly removable.

Abstract: A changeable sign comprises a support wall for changeable sign components having removably attached thereto a plurality of thin, flat, rectangular, flexible sign component pieces arranged in close contiguous rows so as to fill an entire sign-forming area of the sign and so that the sign component pieces from a distance appear to form a single sheet sign having one continuous flat surface. The sign component pieces are of two basic types, one type being indicia-containing sign component pieces having visible from the front faces thereof one or more numeric digits, symbols, and/or alphabet character indicia so as to form alone or with other adjacent sign component piece, numbers, words, and/or the like, and the other type being blank spacer component pieces which fit between adjacent indicia-containing sign component pieces.

Abstract: A sign for displaying information including numerals, having a background member including ferromagnetic material and a plurality of substantially similar individual character elements which may be magnetically attached to the background member to cooperatively form individual digits. Seven or fewer individual character elements, each preferably having the identical elongated hexagonal shape, are combined to form each digit of a price being advertised. Each such character element is made of flexible sheet material including comminuted permanently magnetized material, and an outer surface of each character element may be coated with light-reflective or fluorescent paint of a color contrasting with the color of the background member. Alternative labels may be magnetically mounted on the background member to identify the product for which the price is advertised.

Abstract: Magnetic holder for keys and the like embodying this invention is in the form of a unitary extrusion of synthetic plastic, magnetic material. The extrusion has a planar web portion, and a key-shaped cut-out is provided through the base portion of said magnetic material. The extrusion includes longitudinal, inwardly opening side edge channels, and the sheet is slidably insertable within said channels as a closure for one side of said key shaped cut-out.Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing such key holders which includes the steps of extruding a unitary, continuous strip of synthetic plastic magnetic material with a planar web portion and inturned longitudinal edge channels. A key-shaped cut-out is punched through the web portion of the magnetic strip, and a flat panel is fitted over one side of the key-shaped cut-out, with the edges of the panel disposed in said channels.

Abstract: A flexible vacuum bag for use in the lamination of glass sheets with an interposed layer of thermoplastic material, said bag having one initially open edge through which the laminations are introduced, and magnetic means for sealing said open edge to render the bag airtight during the laminating process.

Abstract: A kit of components for advertising purposes comprises a coated steel panel, a filling device having a plurality of coated steel sheets, and a plurality of flexible magnetic characters made from rubber or similar synthetic material having incorporated therein magnetic material such as barium ferrite such that the characters are both flexible and magnetic and may be applied either to the display panel or the filing device in a flat condition. When applied to the filing device the characters may be stored and transported without damage.

Abstract: A signmaker's jig assembly incorporates a signblank-supporting worktable, a setting bar movable over the signblank for guiding the alignment of a line of letters to be installed on the signblank, a letter staging zone incorporating a letter aligning staging bar, a centering guide, and a manually movable adhesive transfer bar co-acting with the staging bar for seizing the staged line of letters en bloc, transferring them to the signblank, and installing them thereon. Different embodiments incorporate different features facilitating stripping each line of letters from the staging zone.

Abstract: Display apparatus for magnetic securement to a smooth surface of a ferromagnetic or paramagnetic object comprises a support structure and a display surface carried by said support structure, the apparatus having a magnetic arrangement including a magnet carried by said support structure positioned for developing a force of magnetic attraction to said object with said display surface presented for display purposes. The apparatus includes a layer of elastomeric material associated with the magnet and adapted for being interposed between the magnet and the object surface with an area of the material maintained in contact with the surface by force of magnetic attraction. The material is selected from the group consisting of plasticized polyvinyl chloride, plasticized polyvinyl acetals, and vulcanizing silicone rubber.

Abstract: A display unit is disclosed in which a frame assembly magnetically supports a plurality of removable display strips in predetermined patterns and in which alpha-numeric character elements are magnetically supported on the display strips and frame assembly in information displaying sets referenced in part by markings located on the surface of the display strips.

Abstract: A lightweight magnetically attractive display device includes a relatively thin sheet-like intermediate layer which is adapted to be magnetically attractive at spaced intervals and which is supported in a generally planar configuration, and an outer face sheet adapted to be attached to the device in front of and adjacent the intermediate layer so that magnetized indicia characters can be removably attached to the device, against the outer layer, by the magnetic attraction between the intermediate layer and the magnetic portions on the indicia characters. As preferably embodied, the intermediate layer comprises a lightweight mesh screen made of magnetically attractive material. Alternatively, the intermediate layer may comprise a plurality of closely spaced magnetically attractive strands or a sheet of lightweight material having magnetically attractive particles dispersed therein.

Abstract: A self-adhering badge assembly comprises a pair of separable substantially flat badge panels adapted to be placed in face-to-face clamping assembly alignment with a selected area of an article of clothing clamped between the panels and thereby supporting the badge assembly in place on the article of clothing. Each of the panels has a similar substantially flat core comprising magnetic material, such as magnetic tape providing N and S poles at opposite sides of the panel, with the poles of one of the panels in complementary orientation relative to the poles of the other of the panels. The core of each of the panels may be enclosed in a respective laminated plastic film jacket. The outer face of the outer panel has indicia display means. The core of each panel may comprise a laminate of the magnetic material and a rigid ferromagnetic core plate.

Abstract: A magnetic strip assembly for signs is provided for use in attaching a sign to the surface of a structure formed from a ferromagnetic metal. This device, which utilizes solvent welding or instead of pressure sensitive adhesives, allows for a more effective attachment of signs to metal surfaces. Other devices for the attachment of signs to metal surfaces utilizes pressure sensitive adhesives which are prone to adhesive failure, which is not a problem with this device. This magnetic strip assembly includes a flexible magnetic strip preferably with two flanges thereby creating a slot, a flexible mounting strip which is inserted into the slot of the magnetic strip thereby providing for mechanical interconnection, and a plastic sign which is fastened to the mounting strip by means of solvent welding. The solvent weld provides an extremely effective means of adhesion.

Abstract: A name plate assembly having invisible locking means requiring the use of an externally applied magnet.The name plate assembly includes the use of a base member having one or more dovetailed type rails on one face and a game plate having corresponding dovetail recesses for slidingly engaging with the rails of the base member. Mounted on the base member is a first magnet means which normally engage with the name plate to hold the name plate locked securely on the base member. The magnet means can only be disengaged from the name plate by the application to the assembly of a second magnet means withdrawing the first magnet means from locking engagement with the name plate.

Abstract: A calendar having detachable components for perpetually arranging the calendar. The removable components are secured by a strip of magnetic tape secured to the rear portion which is attracted to ferris metal tacks secured on a board to hold the calendar components. The extra components are stored in a storage compartment behind the board.

Abstract: An imperforate display membrane is backlit by placing an apertured support between a light source and the display membrane so that light travels through the support and forms a spot on the membrane at a desired position having display indicia in registration therewith. One or more overlay members are provided and with said members having revised indicia thereon which either up-dates, corrects or otherwise revises the indicia on the original membrane. The membrane support and each overlay member are constructed to provide mutual magnetic attraction therebetween. Furthermore, each overlay member is provided with an opening which is adapted to register with the light aperture in the membrane support when the overlay member is magnetically held in place to the support and over the old indicia.

Abstract: A paper weight and decorative display item for desks which includes a main body having an upper surface with a plurality of recesses sized to receive different size coins and a name tag plate on the front surface on an incline, and which name tag may be removed for changing depending upon the person who is using the paper weight.