Abstract: An indicator device to inform golfers of the position of the cup on the green and other play aspects of a hole of a golf course. It has a display panel carrying a graphic representation of the hole including the tee and green, a grid of electrically energizable indicators associated with the green representation, an array of electrically energizable indicators associated with the tee representation and electrical circuitry for energizing predetermined indicators in the grid and the array.

Abstract: A card-holding teaching device especially useful for blind children comprising a stiff body having at least one elongated piece of flexible material extending thereacross, the material having on one side tiny, soft, flexible projections which face the stiff body so that a card with teaching symbols thereon can be easily inserted between the material piece and the body because of the easy yielding of the projections even though they hold the flexible piece away from the body sufficiently for easy insertion by a blind student.

Abstract: A device for facilitating non-verbal communications between individuals. The device includes a two-sided panel containing a plurality of message blocks which are selectively illuminated by the individuals in a variety of modes. In a first mode, the message blocks are sequentially scanned in one of two patterns, with scan direction and termination being controlled by actuating a switch. In a second mode, a transparent, direct select keyboard is placed over the message blocks and individual message blocks are selected by touching the keyboard in front of the block to be selected. Finally, the position of the illuminated message block may be controlled by a job stick. The message blocks on the panel are printed on removable overlays which are specially adapted for various situations. The overlays carry identifying markings which are automatically read by the device so that the messages on the overlay, which are stored in non-volatile memory, can be correlated to their position on the panel.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for forming a cohesive display object and associated display items. The invention contemplates a display object which is at least partially covered with flock (crushed fiberous material, such as rayon) and at least one display item which back side is at least partially covered with flock. The method comprises the steps of coating at least part of the surface of the display object and the back of the display item with a non-drying adhesive; then covering the coated surface with flock. Contact of the adjacent flock-coated surfaces of the display object and items will create a cohesive force and removably secure the display item to the display object.

Abstract: A control panel layout sheet having on one side thereof first indications indicating control devices that are to be mounted on the control panel to be made from the sheet, second indications indicating the external pneumatic lines that are to be interconnected to the devices, and third indications indicating the external electrical lines that are to be interconnected to the devices whereby the layout sheet is adapted to be utilized as a guide for constructing a control panel having all of the control devices and external pneumatic and electrical lines thereon. The first, second and third indications are disposed on the sheet in substantially the exact location that the control devices and external pneumatic and electrical lines will take in a respective control panel to be made therefrom so that the layout sheet substantially simulates a completed control panel when facing the same.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising symbols movable within a channel on a display board is used to elicit responses from a patient to the stress of separation. The symbols can be manipulated by the patient, a therapist or a researcher to aid in determining the nature of the separation experience. Stationary and movable panels are provided to selectively conceal the symbols from the view of the patient and thereby increase the number of symbol patterns which can be displayed.

Abstract: An educational aid is provided which is adapted for classroom control and instructional use. The aid comprises a generally rectangular flat support panel, and a pocket mounted at one end of the support panel and having an opening which faces the other end. Three discs, which are respectively colored red, yellow and green, are adapted to be magnetically secured to that portion of the panel to simulate a traffic light, and any of the discs which are in non-use may be retained in the pocket. The aid is adapted for classroom control of young students by permitting various discs to be displayed to indicate permissible or non-permissible activities. Also, the aid may be used to instruct the students as to the meaning of the various signals of a conventional traffic light.

Abstract: A device for fastening an object to a flat support member is disclosed. The device includes an adhesive coating of at least 0.35 mm which is applied to the support member or the object. The coating may be provided on a table plate, a sideboard or tray as a support. The coating may be applied to a foil element which may be used in different ways in providing a releasably attachable arrangement.

Abstract: A back-lighted display sign having a protective outer face panel, a copy frame positioned behind the face panel, and a number of retaining members affixed to the rear of the copy frame to receive and retain replaceable copy inserts and color filters behind the copy frame. In one disclosed embodiment, the copy inserts include a number of transparent overlays bearing characters defined by regions of contrasting transparency.

Abstract: Visible index strips which may or may not be preprinted and which can, at least in most cases, be produced at a lower cost than previously patented index strips. The index strips are of multi-ply construction with the plies typically, but not necessarily, being made of paper.

Abstract: A planning device comprising a base foil and a transparent foil hingeably connected to each other along one edge. Both the surface of the transparent foil and the surface of the base foil adjacent to the transparent foil are smooth for repeated, releasable pressure-adherence to each other. Any object having a smooth surface can be repeatedly and releasably pressure-adhered to the smooth surface of the transparent foil. The device preferably comprises a cover foil hingeably connected to the transparent foil along one edge. The surface of the cover foil adjacent to the transparent foil is preferably also smooth so that the cover foil may be repeatedly and releasably pressure-adhered to the transparent foil.