Abstract: A straddle-type vehicle has a decorative member that a user can repeatedly use and that is utilized for a purpose other than design. The decorative member covers a fastening part of an exterior cover of the vehicle and has a lid with a decorated exterior surface. A base is attached to the exterior cover to support the lid. The lid is attached to the exterior cover via the base, and removal of the lid from the exterior cover is restricted by assembly of the base in the exterior cover.

Abstract: Vehicle identification number (VIN) data acquisition and stamping center control, wherein a main computer supplies VIN data to a PLC disposed at the stamping center, and the PLC stores a quantity of VIN data, up to a predetermined maximum, in an input buffer memory of the PLC in order to permit the stamping center to continue operating even when the network connection with the main computer is broken. The PLC also includes an output buffer memory in which stamped VINs may be stored until the network connection is restored, at which point the stamped VINs are transmitted to the main computer. Alternative semi-automatic and manual modes of operation permit the stamping center to continue operating even when the supply of VIN data from the input buffer memory is exhausted.

Abstract: A short distance reflected pattern decorating plate that compromises a base, a decorating plate, a front plate and a circuit board that makes the decorating plate brighter and clearer, and to emphasize the decorating plate with a bright light circle.

Abstract: Identification and antitheft devices for parts of a motor vehicle including the preparation of a plurality of metal plates provided with different inscriptions including several embossed or texturized information, such as the chassis number, the licensing plate number, color, manufacture year, series, model, owner and/or other required data. The plates are permanently fixed in different locations in the vehicle, such as the passenger compartment, vehicle body, bumpers, wheels (including spare tire), drive shaft, gearbox, transmissions, doors, mudguards and/or other places.

Abstract: A method for displaying information in a vehicle window. A first step involves providing a window display apparatus which includes a substantially planar body having a first face and a second face. The body has an integrally formed pocket with a transparent viewing window on one of the first face and the second face. A second step involves inserting a sheet having printed information into the pocket with the printed information visible through the transparent viewing window. A third step involves inserting the body into a window well of a vehicle with the transparent viewing window of the pocket against a window of the vehicle such that the printed information is visible through the window of the vehicle.

Abstract: An identification (ID) plate attachment structure is provided. According to this structure, adhesive agent spreads over not only one face of an attachment portion of an ID plate, but also the opposite face thereof owing to the provision of a plurality of through holes which the attachment portion of formed with. In attaching the ID plate to a mounting boss of a vehicular main component, such as, a transaxle, via a bolt, the pressure exerted by a head of the bolt in the process of tightening the bolt displace the adhesive agent disposed on the one face of the attachment portion to the side on the opposite face thereof via the through holes. Owing to the provision of the adhesive agent, a roughly equal frictional coefficient is obtained between the bolt and the attachment portion and between the attachment portion and the mounting boss and breakage of the ID plate during installation due to bolt tightening is prevented.

Abstract: A fastener assembly for engaging a lattice-like structure. The fastener assembly includes a main body having individual portions which interact with a vertical component of the lattice. An object of interest, having a plate upon which an emblem or decorative ornament may be mounted, is borne by the main body and operable to be releasably secured on it. The object of interest may be fastened or otherwise fixed to the main body by a fastener which is operable to engage the main body and the object of interest thus securing the main body and the object of interest on the lattice-like structure.

Abstract: An antitheft security system is disclosed for automotive, marine, and other valuable personal articles such as objects of art and valuable collectible objects. A dealer/installer is provided with equipment comprising a main unit having a memory, a keyboard for data entry, and a visual screen for monitoring the data entry procedure and also for displaying to the dealer the precise locations on the article where it is to be marked. The unit randomly selects different marking locations on the article by calling up form its memory a programmed universe of several hundred possible marking sites for each particular type of item. An image of the item is displayed on the visual screen, which indicates the exact location where each marking is to be made. The security codes are applied by a portable hand-held marking head containing an electrostatic, noncontact ink jet spraying nozzle which invisibly microprints a unique, classified security code in a dot matrix format of alphanumeric characters onto the surface.

Abstract: An anti-theft identification deterrent fastener that includes a housing with a recessed identification label firmly secured within for securement into a cutout area in an auto, a truck, or other device part. If the housing and the label are removed therefrom or tampered with it will indicate that the part has been stolen.