Abstract: A novel perimeter indication rod assembly includes a perimeter indication rod for pivotal connection to a ski pole by a rod positioning mechanism. The rod positioning mechanism is configured to selectively hold the perimeter indication rod in extended or stowed position. The distal extent of the perimeter indication rod visually indicates a desired lateral safety distance from the skier.

Abstract: One embodiment is to visually direct the focus of the user to specific road segments on a road map surface by the use of colors or symbols overlaid on certain roadways shown on a road map. In numerous embodiments, it will provide the user with a quick visual reference to the location of certain road segments which meet the map designers pre-requisite criteria which would vary for different types of maps, and which would visually indicate different levels of enjoyment that could be anticipated or expected along these certain road segments by the use of various colors or shades of colors, or the use of symbols of various sizes such as dots or stars. Our application would respond to the unfulfilled needs of certain segments of the travelling public such as motorcyclists and RVers, their desire often for enjoyment more than expediency.

Abstract: A rollable display (101) is wearable on a sleeve (103). The display (101) is part of a wrist-based device with a “U” shape. A part of the device is on top of the sleeve (103). The display (101) can be rolled out for use as needed. The device itself may be flexible or bendable i.e. have a x-rigid, U-shape or may allow the “U” shape to be folded out, for example by a hinge or sequence of connected segments that can be rotated freely, but which keep their position after being moved. The display (101) may be rolled out from under the sleeve (103) and then over the sleeve (103) along a predefined curve by means of a guiding mechanism. The device is easy to use, allows the use of large displays that may always be visible and allows freedom in the display design with respect to the direction in which the flexible display (101) is rolled out.

Abstract: A one-piece sleeve structure for securing the end of sheet material which permits ease in opening and closing on the sheet material during insertion or removal therefrom. Included are end caps for positive retaining of the sheet once inserted.

Abstract: A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same size. The loop preferably has at least about 50% elasticity for stretching the loop over a second body portion such as a hand having a substantially larger circumference than a first body portion such as a wrist, and thereafter snugly circumferentially contacting the first body portion to secure the book in place.

Abstract: A dual sided integral composite image product and method of make same. The image product includes a first support substrate having a separate image layer thereon and a second support substrate having separate image layer thereon. The second support substrate being secured to the first support substrate so as to form the dual sided integral composite image product. A fold line is provided on said image product about which the integral composite image product may be folded.

Abstract: A carrying case for storing and transporting various items. The carrying case is especially useful as a flight bag. The carrying case includes an organizing flap hinged to the carrying case, and one or more organizing pockets or internal flaps that are hinged to the organizing flap. The organizing pockets can thus be opened and rotated like pages of a book for convenient storage of particular items or papers. The organizing pockets may be sized to hold Sectional Aeronautical Charts published by the Federal Aviation Administration for use by aircraft pilots. The rotatable organizing pockets are easily accessible to pilots to allow a pilot to direct more of his or her attention to piloting an aircraft and less time fumbling through files or pockets to locate maps and papers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a roll assembly comprising an elongated, substantially rigid, cylindrical roll; a carrier sheet wrapped around the roll, having an inner edge attached to the roll in parallel with the roll axis and upper and lower surfaces with opposed longitudinal edges extending perpendicularly to the roll axis; and a friction strip extending along each longitudinal edge of the upper surface of the carrier sheet, wherein the coefficient of friction of the strips is greater than the coefficient of friction of the upper surface of the carrier sheet. The carrier sheet attached to the roll is preferable a plastic film made of polyester or polycarbonate having a thickness in the range of 5 to 15 mils. This sheet may be made up of one film sheet or multiple sheets.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a collapsible, educational chart that also serves as a promotional item.

Abstract: A foldable, weather-resistant reference guide for wearing on the arm, torso, or leg. The foldable, weather-resistant reference guide is attached to a soft, flexible keeping member that holds the reference guide in a folded configuration. The keeping member is connected to or comprised of at least one flexible strap such as an elastic strap that encircles the arm, torso, or leg. The reference guide itself is made of a synthetic fiber paper for weather-resistance. The reference guide folds-up when not in use and is held in place by the keeping member so that the reference guide does not interfere with any physical activities such as snow skiing. The keeping member and reference guide can be opened, unfolded, refolded, and closed with only one hand, even while wearing bulky gloves. The entire invention is made of flexible materials that are comfortable, durable, and safe to a person wearing the article and participating in a rigorous physical activity. The reference guide is typically a map.

Abstract: A foldable map stand apparatus for automotive vehicles is set forth comprising a means for fastening the apparatus onto an automobile interior surface, a pivotally attached telescoping arm for adjusting the angle of display, and a holding means for receiving and displaying a portion of a map. The foldable map stand apparatus can be folded into a more collapsed form so that it may be stored in a more convenient location within the automobile when the map holder is not in use.

Abstract: The display device, according to the present invention, is adaptable to use a cartridge of flexible material terminating at each end in a tubular element. The display device comprises a pair of spool-rod means, each one of the pair of spool-rod means including rod means, first handle means axially connected at one end of the rod means, and second handle means outwardly extending at the other end of the rod means. The rod and first handle means are provided with attaching means for detachably connecting the rod and first handle means. The display device exposes text and/or images to be viewed as consecutive incremental portions of the flexible material, which is adapted to be rolled or unrolled.

Abstract: In a map with a pattern of folding lines along which the map can be folded, it is easy to find geographical regions shown on the map due to two portions connected via a common center area and each having a plurality of folding lines in equidistant portions in a direction parallel to two parallel limiting lines, the map being folded on successive lines alternatingly in opposite directions so as to form a plurality of flaps.

Abstract: A chart holding arrangement is provided for nautical charts, wherein one end of the chart is secured to an elongated, hollow support and the other end is secured to a rigid strip. This allows the chart to be easily viewed in extended (flat) form in the absence of a flat surface to spread out the chart. After use, the chart is rolled around the support for safe storage.

Abstract: Devotional and learning devices for displaying individual frames of scrolls containing scriptural passages, prayers and quotations from the teachings of saints, sages, mystics and divinities, which scrolls, when displayed, are illuminated with light of sufficiently low intensity so that the individual frames of said scrolls can be comfortably viewed by the user of one of these devices in an otherwise unilluminated room and at the same time the interior of said otherwise unilluminated room is substdantially imperceptible in the peripheral vision of said user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a map holder, which can have a ski area trail map and/or related printed information therein for use by a skier. The map holder includes a string or elastic to be positioned around the neck of the skier, with a map supporting member attached to the string or elastic. The map or other information is exposed in the map supporting member. The string or elastic is sufficiently long (or can be stretched to a sufficient length) so that the map can be read by the skier or a companion without the string or elastic being removed from around the neck of the skier. Thus, without removal of the string or elastic from around the neck of the skier, the map can be read by the skier or companion or placed in a protected, non-visible location (e.g., inside a ski jacket worn by the skier).

Abstract: The present invention involves a map board assembly having one or more weather resistant sleeves. The sleeves are formed of a non-porous, transparent flexible material. Maps and other paper documents may be releasably secured to rigid, planar backing members and subsequently inserted into the sleeves. The maps may then be viewed through the transparent sleeve. Erasable markings may be placed on both the sleeves and rigid backing members due to their non-porous nature. The openings to the sleeves may be closed by the use of velcro strips. In map board assemblies having multiple sleeves, velcro strips or other suitable fastening devices may also be used to secure the individual sleeves together in a folded position. A flexible, non-porous, transparent overlay may be placed over a map displayed within a sleeve and have erasable markings placed thereon. The marked upon overlay may then be transferred to a different sleeve to thereby transfer or analyze the information conveyed by the markings.

Abstract: The safety guard of a ski lift chair is provided with a rotatable cylinder which bears a ski trail map on its periphery. The cylinder, formed of foam, is slit radially on one side from a central hole rotatably mounting it on the cross-bar of the safety guard having a pull-down position in front of the seated skier. The trail map is on a sheet longer than the periphery of the cylinder and has it ends tucked into the cylinder slit to hold the map sheet in place. The cylinder can be rotated by the gloved skier to view the full length of the trails leading from the top of the particular ski lift. It may also be slid laterally on the cross-bar for viewing by other passengers.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a navigational aid which is an integrally formed, transparent, flexible plastic plotter having two erasable writing surfaces and further includes indicia pertinent to navigational information thereon. Furthermore, the plotter provides a pocket for receiving a document therein, such as a map, whereby allowing a navigator to evaluate pre-flight plans or current flight information and to draw or write such information on the writing surface, whereby, the navigator never need write on the document so as to eliminate cost of continuously replacing maps and further encourages pre-flight planning so as to provide a safe flight for the navigator as well as their passengers.

Abstract: A laminated map panel is disclosed for use in a map booklet. The panel includes a substantially flat, relatively stiff panel member including first and second faces located on opposite sides of the plane of the panel. The panel also includes first and second substantially parallel side edges that are generally equal in length, and first and second substantially parallel end edges of generally equal length. The panel also includes a map display sheet disposed on at least the first face which is aligned to provide a blank margin member disposed between the display sheet and the first side edge. This provides an erasable writing area. In addition, a mechanism is provided proximate the second side edge for removably securing the panel to the booklet. Finally, laminate members cover the first and second faces.

Abstract: This invention is a new designed configuration of a laminated folding navigation chart. This said chart is intended for pilots and navigators of small planes and watercraft. This said navigation chart consists of a plurality of (preferably 10) panels that are flexibly coupled together at their contiguous edges. The said transparent flexible couplings herein described allow epicycle multiplicity folding of said panels relative to each other. This said epicycle multiplicity folding of panels allows the chart to be viewed clearly while in the fully open position, partial open position or in a single panel closed position.

Abstract: A multi-purpose document holder which can be used with documents printed in either the landscape or portrait positions. Adjustably slidable line-guides are used to indicate a position within a document. Line-guides are provided for use of the device in both the landscape and portrait positions, and can be incorporated into the device as removable or non-removable members. This multi-purpose document holder is further provided with a document chamber having a spring-loaded backing plate to accommodate a stack of documents while maintaining the topmost document in contact with a line-guide. A document storage compartment is provided to house completed work, and a bi-functional stand is used to hold the device in a substantially vertical position when used in either the landscape or portrait positions.

Abstract: An apparatus for accurately, efficiently, and consistently aligning a tabbing strip with the edges of the photographic print to which it is to be applied. The apparatus comprises a support panel, a tabbing strip registration guide, a photographic print registration guide, a clamping member including a linear clamp bar, and a spring for pivotally mounting the clamping member to the support panel. The present invention further provides a method of using the apparatus for accurately, efficiently, and consistently aligning a tabbing strip with the edges of the photographic print to which it is to be applied.

Abstract: A lightweight arm band map holder which easily fits onto a skier's limb provides a safe, convenient view of an appropriate map. The map holder further includes a pliable transparent window for carrying a ski area trail map (or other printed information) and a flexible pocket for carrying small articles within the arm band map holder.

Abstract: A device in combination with a driving station of a vehicle for displaying and storing a flexible web containing information wound in two cylinder members that provide sufficient slag in the web to form a loop that holds a weighting member. The weighting member is pulled away from the first two cylinders either by gravity or spring action and the web is exposed by turning at least one of the two cylinder members. The two cylinder members an be manually or electrically actuated. A user thereby views a specific area of the map or information contained in the web. An electric bulb is provided to illuminate the web from inside the loop.

Abstract: A map holder is attached to a ski pole. The map is attached to the left side of the planar material of the holder using adhesive tabs. The map is attached to the right side of the planar material of the holder using a strap. The strap is free floating in its midregion relative the planar material. The map is attached to the free floating region of the strap which allows the map to roll up free floating on its own radius.

Abstract: A ski area trail map holder is provided for use with a ski pole. In one form, the holder comprises a tubular housing having a spring biased roller therein. The housing is attachable to the ski pole at any point along the pole. The ski area trail map is releasably secured to a map cover which is extendable from a retracted position in which it is rolled on the roller, to an extended position in which it is outside of the housing. The map cover comprises two transparent sheets, each of which is attached at one end to the roller and each of which has a free end located outside of the housing. A locking mechanism is provided for securing the map cover and/or map in an extended position. In a second embodiment, the ski pole itself acts as the outer housing for the map holder.

Abstract: A portable map holder comprises a substantially rigid elongate sleeve member having an open end through which a folded map can be inserted. The sleeve has a top wall made of transparent material to expose a map inserted therein. A transparent cursor is mounted on the sleeve for slidable movement therealong over the transparent top wall. The cursor incorporates a lens for magnifying inscriptions on a map inserted in the sleeve and visible through the top wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a map on which informative data are printed, said map being provided with folding lines and with map portions located between said folding lines. A central folding line is provided, whereby two further folding lines, extending on either side of the central folding line in the unfolded condition of the map, adjoin said central folding line in each of a plurality of spaced joining points, and whereby further folding lines, which extend from an adjoining point on the central folding line, include a 90.degree. angle with each other and similar angles with the central folding line. The map is folded alternately about the further folding lines in opposite directions, all this in such a manner that in the folded-up condition of the map all parts located between said folding lines lie one on top of the other.

Abstract: An elastomeric sleeve, including a transparent pocket, receives a map therewithin for ease of visual observation by an individual engaged in vehicular transport for example. The invention further includes support apparatus for mounting a magnifying lens and illumination structure for effecting illumination of the map mounted within the holder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a map holder, which can have a ski area trail map and/or related printed information therein for use by a skier. The map holder includes a string or elastic to be positioned around the neck of the skier, with a map supporting member attached to the string or elastic. The map or other information is exposed in the map supporting member. The string or elastic is sufficiently long (or can be stretched to a sufficient length) so that the map can be read by the skier or a companion without the string or elastic being removed from around the neck of the skier. Thus, without removal of the string or elastic from around the neck of the skier, the map can be read by the skier or companion or placed in a protected, non-visible location (e.g., inside a ski jacket worn by the skier).

Abstract: An article to be worn by a user for displaying a map or other document. The display article is formed from a pair of flexible panels joined along three edges and selectively sealable and unsealable by the user along a fourth edge. The panels define a pocket for receiving the map or other document to be displayed. One of the panels provides a transparent window through which the map or document may be viewed. The pocket has a folded and an unfolded configuration and is of a size and dimensions to be worn on the user's arm in unobstructed disposition when in the folded configuration. A pair of armbands is provided for securing the pocket in an observable disposition on the user's arm.

Abstract: A device for displaying and storing a flexible web containing information wound in two cylinder members that provide sufficient slag in the web to form a loop that holds a third cylinder member. The third cylinder member is pulled away from the first two either by gravity or spring action and the web is exposed by turning at least one of the first two cylinder members. The two cylinder members can be manually or electrically actuated. A user thereby views a specific area of the map or information contained in the web. An electric bulb is provided to illuminate the web from inside the loop created by the web.

Abstract: A device for manipulating, supporting and utilizing documents such as maps, charts and blueprints. The preferred device is composed of a plurality of paddles (22) which are connected and freely rotatable about parallel axes to which said document is attached. Other embodiments include a releasable paddle coupler (28) and a clamp (72) with paddle clips (70) to hold flat the attached document and to aid in securing the paddles.

Abstract: A bicycle map holder (14) in combination secondary retention device (14) for the stem (20) and handlebar (19) assembly. Such combination resulting in a virtually vibration and windproof, easily viewable, lightweight map holder (14); also providing user with secondary retention (14) means of stem (20) and handlebar (19) assembly in the event of stem (20) failure at binder bolt (17) area. Use of the map holder (14), mandates use of secondary retention feature, thus negating any rider reluctance to use safety equipment and significantly enhancing enjoyment and safety of the sport.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting a flexible, rollable document comprises a pair of tubular members each of which has an axially extending slot therein which communicates with a cylindrical bore open at both of its ends and into which such document may be introduced in rolled form. The slot communicates with the bore along a line which is tangential to the inner surface of the bore.

Abstract: An improved navigation lapboard having two clear sheets clamping sheets of paper between them which allows viewing of the paper and writing on the acrylic sheets without writing directly on the paper. The lapboard is sized to hold an aviation chart and a flight plan side by side and also has holders for writing instruments and clips to compress the plastic sheets together. The lapboard also holds additional writing and reading material on top of the plastic sheets.

Abstract: A portable telescopingly collapsible map holder apparatus is set forth. An upper casing rotatably secures a first end of a secured map wherein a lower casing rotatably secures the other end of said map. The included map between the casings is selectively rotatably positionable, either manually or by electric motors, to present various portions of the included map between the upper and lower casings. An adapter engageable into a conventional automotive cigarette lighter socket is utilized for providing power for the motors secured within the upper and lower casings. The map holder apparatus has included suction means for securement of the apparatus to and automotive window to provide light for enhanced illumination of the included map.

Abstract: A map holder for vehicles having a compartment with a pivotal, transparent cover, a mounting base for supporting the compartment adjustably thereon, together with a single alignment pin on the compartment and a pair of alignment holes in the mounting base, and clamp structure together with adjustable support straps for affixing the mounting base on the handlebars of a motorcycle or bicycle. A modified embodiment provides an additional L-shaped angled bracket between the clamps and the respective support straps.

Abstract: Map display apparatus for travelers and drivers presenting geographical regions (the world, continents, countries, states, cities, etc.) as a combination of sequential zones illustrated on pocket size cards with each zone repeated four times for North, East, West, and South (N E W S) orientation. It is supplemented by a set of accessories for tracing directions in an erasable or washable form with a provision for card's multiple usage and a portable holder for their storage.

Abstract: A paper foldable map which includes a cover, a map portion, paper reinforcing and a present location indicator with the marker. The cover is a single combined body which includes a front cover side and a back cover side. The paper reinforcing is of an appropriate width and is provided transversely along a center line of the map. The map portion itself is folded in a specific way. First, with the paper reinforcer as the center line and with an appropriate number of cuts made in the upper and lower portions of the map portion, the map portion is folded towards the paper reinforcer by following the steps of inward folding and outward folding with an equal width one after another. Then, the map portion is further folded from its right and left sides opened. An appropriate portion of the back side of the folded map portion is bonded to one side of the cover. The present location indicator provided with the marker fits over both sides of the cover in a manner to be freely slidable in the vertical direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to body supported printed surfaces in general, and more specifically to a thin, flexible ski area map holder which is easily attached to a skier's limb and provides a safe, convenient view of an appropriate map.

Abstract: A portable chartholder and table, particularly adapted to provide a readily viewable chart for sailing, his two rigid, flat and transparent members secured together by manually operable securing means having a release mechanism, one or more flexible grab handles extending from the perimeter of said members and multiple cushioning-supporting means secured on the perimeter of said members whereby said chartholder is protected against injury and/or displacement from a supporting surface during heavy weather.

Abstract: An electroluminescent panel assembly for use in darkness or dim light in which side-by-side light strips form an integrated light field with non-lighted regions between which function as dark guidelines to guide writing on overlying sheets of material through which the integrated luminescent field is visible upon energization of the light strips.

Abstract: A microfilm projector installed in the dashboard or instrument panel of a vehicle such as an automobile, a boat, an aircraft, and the like, comprising a rear projection screen mounted in a cut-out portion of the dashboard or instrument panel, a projection lens system and an illumination device for projecting on the rear surface of the screen an enlarged image of information photographically recorded in a transparency card made of a length of microfilm sandwiched between a pair of laminated transparent carriers. The information data transparency card is introduced through a slot in the top of the dashboard or instrument panel and is gravity fed in a chute to an aperture window disposed between the illuminating and lens projecting systems. Controls are provided for turning on and off the illuminating lamp, for stopping and indexing the transparency card at the aperture window, and for dropping the card, after use, into an appropriate receptacle disposed below the chute.

Abstract: A document protecting device for holding a flexible document is disclosed comprising a first and a second member each having a transparent substantially planar central region interposed between end regions. Each of the end regions includes a protrusion entending outwardly relative to the planar central region. The first member is mounted relative to the second member with the protrusions defining end containers for receiving rolled portions of the flexible document with the planar central regions protecting an intermediate portion of the flexible document. The first and second members may be slideably mounted relative to one another for exposing a portion of the flexible document for making notations thereon. The first and second members may be substantially identical to one another with each of the members having a groove on one end thereof and a slide on the other end thereof.