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This invention relates to an improved sign which may be quickly and easily detachably secured to an automobile body by being inserted into the space between the trunk lid or front hood and the fenders of the automobile. The flat rigid sign is between 1/8 and 3/8 inches in thickness and may be formed...     

An emergency warning device for a motor vehicle is made up of a long, brightly colored plastic sheet with a warning message which is stored on a roller and adapted to be mounted on the inside surface of the trunk lid of the vehicle. In order to warn other motorists of danger or emergency when the vehicle...     

Triangular reflecting plastic warning devices having a hole at the top for hanging from a post or the rear of a slow-moving vehicle, a hole in each of the side legs for receiving the stub connectors of a removable sign with words such as HELP, S.O.S., STOP, SLOW, DANGER, KEEP OUT, a pair of holes on...     

A display assembly for use on a vehicle such as an automobile arranged to communicate a visual message indicating distress when the automobile or its occupants require aid. A generally U-shaped carrying clip is supportably disposed on an upper margin of a side window and provides a rigid carrier for...     

A rectangular or trapezoidal or triangular warning sign of flexible sheet has attached near its upper corners a resilient mounting string. Each lower corner portion of the sheet is connected to one end of a string which, at the other end, is provided with a mounting hook.

An inertia actuated warning signal device for vehicles has an inertia member supported for limited reciprocating movement in a path extending along a direction of motion of an associated accelerating and decelerating vehicle, and for rotating movement about the path of reciprocating movement simultaneously...     

This device consists primarily of a mounting plate in which are removably received spaced apart letters, having base means for enabling them to be secured within the mounting plate by suitable fasteners, the bases of the letters abutting with each other, and the device includes a hinged and spring loaded...     

A window glass having an inscription thereon formed from a semi-reflective transparent material. The inscription is visible when it is viewed against a dark background and does not interfere with vision through the glass when viewed against a light background.

A truck bumper attachment for use with wideload signs, having spring urged telescoping C-clamps for fastening onto the truck bumper and also telescoping supports for the sign so as to be useful with a plurality of sign sizes.

Each of a set of three flexible number plates for racing motor-bicycles consists of a base material, such as polyvinyl chloride of approximately 20 mil thickness, with a first color applied or sheet laminated to one side of the base material and a second color applied or sheet laminated to the opposite...     

To comply with certain Federal Government regulations pertaining to the mounting and displaying of hazardous materials placards on trucks, a placard holder has been provided which includes marginal flanges which lie in registration with the border area of the placard, the flanges having the same color...     

An illuminated call letter display or sign is bodily mounted on the transmitting antenna of a citizens band radio. An opaque housing contains a fluorescent light tube having electrical contact with the antenna and contains substances which emit light when excited by radiation. Call letters and/or the...     

A reminder device adapted to be carried on a vehicle's dashboard in front of the vehicle's steering mechanism in such a position as to reflect upwardly onto the inside of the windshield at a position where same can be viewed and read by the driver. The reminder device includes structure movable between...     

A safety reflective trim strip includes a holding frame of any selected length having a holding channel therein into which one or more reflector lenses are inserted. The holding frame is cut to any desired length and includes special features for aid in its attachment to an object. End caps are provided...     

A device used in aiding stranded and disabled automobiles. In being able to communicate with passing motorists while disabled along the highway. The kit will consist of a rod holder, which mounts on the window rod, and a series of numbers visible to passing motorists which will represent the type of...     

The invention relates to a highway safety device and in particular to a device which is constructed and arranged to be removably mounted on the window glass of an automobile such that it extends laterally from the automobile so that it may be readily seen by passing motorists. Briefly, the present device...     

A hoop-shaped device for displaying information such as the name of a football or basketball team is disclosed. A ball-shaped member is attached to the center portion of the device, and this ball member may be convertible from the shape of a football to that of a basketball, for example. A series of...     

The proposed invention is directed to an electrically driven and electrically controlled film viewing device including a viewing screen and a film transport means including a double reel assembly and further including means to drive the reels and also incorporating electrical control means for the drive...     

A plastic information and signalling device having a cross-sectional triangular configuration which is adapted to hang over a partially opened vehicle window to communicate to observers the desired information or signal. The device has pockets into which information and signalling signs may be inserted...     

A safety light for disabled vehicles is provided which may be placed in any desired area on or in close proximity to the vehicle. The safety light includes a translucent sign mounted on a frame, and means for lighting the sign including a portable power supply, a connecting wire to vehicle cigarette...     

A sign for use by the driver of a stalled vehicle. The sign includes bendable members for sign attachment to a vehicle. A multitude of signs are supported by a rod in a manner permitting flipping of the signs until the appropriate message is found. A tie extends through the signs to prevent fluttering...     

A simplified sturdy and economical side guard or protector for automobiles is manually operated and requires no power assistance. The support frame of the protector is slidable in simple guide brackets secured to the bottom of the vehicle. When extended for use, the active portion of the protector is...     

A sign board comprises an opaque front plate interfacing with a translucent or reflective back plate. Slots in the front plate define the segments of 7-segment characters. Shutters are slideable within the interface to selectively open and close slots for defining individual characters. Means are provided...     

A flat rectangular envelope has at least one wall which is transparent; the envelope in one form being fabricated from plastic film. Elongated mounting margins are formed along two side edges of the envelope, each having longitudinally spaced mounting apertures to enable the mounting of the envelope...     

A sign holder for a window of a vehicle, such as a station wagon, car or pick-up truck, in which a panel for displaying a sign is supported by one or more fixtures, each of the fixtures having a tubular member normally extending vertically at the rear of said panel and having reciprocable shafts extending...     

A Auta help, is a flag (emergency) attached to a pole in which is part of a complete unit, pole, grip, and handle. This complete unit fits snugly into a cylinder with the flag on it. The grip and handle part fits over the window of a vehicle in which will hold the flag straight out away from vehicle...     

A yieldable type ornament assembly has an ornament body member which includes a base section fixedly attached to a section of a vehicle body by fastening means and an ornamented section projecting from said base section outwardly of the vehicle body. The ornamented section is made of an elastic material...     

The invention briefly comprises apparatus for protecting the finish of a vehicle having a door along the side thereof comprising a wire rope detachably secured to the first end bumper on the vehicle and stretched through a center post trapped by the lip of the door between the opening in the door and...     

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.

A large sized display device including a number of heat generating display elements such as lights, etc. is provided internally with a cooling mechanism which prevents external moisture, etc. from creating problems in the internal equipment.

A bumper sticker holder for automobiles and the like has a mounting element adapted for attachment to a bumper by adhesive and mounting a holder element in adjustable pivotal position for receiving and retaining bumper sticker or signs with a transparent front face exposing the contents.

A safety kit comprising a housing or box structured to compactly contain warning devices to give notice of a vehicle in distress and to display certain of the warning devices in an emergency situation. The box includes means to prominently and firmly support certain of the warning devices on a disabled...     

A kit for motorists in distress comprises a container which includes one or more furled distress signal flags, a flag staff, including one or more suction cups, journalled on a terminal portion of the staff, and rotatable from an inwardly-directed storage position to an outwardly-directed position for...     

An advertising sign arrangement for a vehicle having emergency rear doors includes a rectangular sign on each side of the vehicle mounted adjacent the top and rear end thereof. The signs on the side extend slightly rearwardly of the vehicle. A rectangular rear sign extends between the other two signs...     

A tire chain device of the type which has a rigid structure positioned on the inner side of the wheel upon which it is installed, said rigid structure being comprised of an adjustable length horizontal strap and two rigid depending straps pivoted from either end thereof in a manner that restricts pivoting...     

A display apparatus for use with a vehicle-mounted display board includes a flat plate made up of a plurality of plate pieces which surround and offset the display board during exhibition. For transport, the plate pieces are disposed around members associated with the display apparatus, to protect these...     

A display device for use on automobiles and the like which includes a bracket having a vertical bore extending therethrough for supporting a staff upon which a flag is carried. The bracket is attached to an automobile and the staff can be readily removed from the bracket for waving the flag by hand.

This invention provides a combination ornament and identification device for vehicles formed so as to be fixedly secured to the radio antenna of a vehicle. The device includes a pair of engageable marker members, each being formed having a longitudinal channel to encompass the antenna, and including...     

An animated toy for use in conjunction with a vehicle comprising a body member having a pictorial representation of the upper body of a runner thereon, a leg member including plural leg portions resistant to air passing thereby pivotally mounted on the base member adjacent the pictorial representation...     

A collapsible ornament according to the present invention includes a base fixed to an outer panel of a hood, and an ornament body having a hollow part formed by supporting a decorative laminated sheet and a hollow cylindrical shaft connected to the hollow part to hold the ornament body up. A coil spring...     

A safety flag bus, which includes a spring-loaded recoil pulley carrying a length of cable extending from the pulley around a bushing attached to the hinge mechanism of a conventional stop arm attached to the bus. The cable extends through one end of a flag storage pipe attached to the stop arm and through...     

A tire chain device of the type which has a rigid structure positioned on the inner side of the wheel upon which it is installed, said rigid structure being comprised of an adjustable length horizontal strap and two rigid depending straps pivoted from either end thereof in a manner that restricts pivoting...     

A frame device for holding and displaying sign panels. The panels are held in tension along the edges by spring-biased slide means. The slide means along each side are all moved to prespecified positions for changing the sign panels when the covers of the frame device sections are opened. Similarly,...     

This invention is a sporting events flag, that includes a fabric flag attached to a flagstaff shaped like numeral "1", and a structure for supporting it, in use, on an automobile.

A device for supporting a display board above a vehicle. The device includes a channel shaped formation which is sandwiched between an upper edge of a side window of the vehicle and the window surround and a spigot which is pivotal relatively to the formation and which is insertable into a downwardly...     

A signal flag or pennant for use at sporting events consisting of an elongated flag staff on which is attached a hollow transparent flat envelope such as a plastic envelope into which is inserted a flag or pennant. A semi-circular spring-loaded clip having a diameter slightly smaller than the flag staff...     

An illuminated sign assembly structured to be portable and thereby usable in a variety of applications such as emergency signalling for distressed vehicles. The sign assembly is formed from a flexible material base capable of being folded upon itself and thereby selectively disposed between an open and...     

An auxiliary signalling and warning device for utilization on vehicles which make wide turns comprising a main body section that is at least partially reflectorized and a light lens member that is adapted to be secured to the main body section so as to form an enclosure. The light lens member is provided...     

A sign holder having two identical support members, one in a lower position and one in an upper position. Pockets in the support members hold the edges of a sign, and extendable arms telescoping from each end of the support members have curved ends for engaging the edges of a vehicle door. Each arm is...     

The disclosure relates to a rotary indicating device adaptable to, for example, wheel covers for motor vehicles. The device includes a rotary base member having, on its front or rear surface, a plurality of indication regions which respectively consist of completely the same desired images and arranged...     

A vehicle top mark including a base to be fixed to the body of a vehicle, a light-transmitting body that stands on the base, and a light source built into the base. The upper end of the light-transmitting body has an inclined surface that is inclined upward from the front side to the back side, so that...     

A message dome for a roof of an automotive vehicle in which the message portion of the dome is attached to a base and the base is independently attached to the roof. The base includes four corner support sections having a first plurality of bores for providing removable securement of the base to the...     

An apparatus for displaying a bumper sticker on a vehicle, including a backing plate for attachment to a vehicle and a frame plate of generally the same shape lying in a plane parallel to the backing plate. The frame plate has a central opening therein. Bottom and side elements connect the backing plate...     

A placard holder having a rigid base sheet utilizes a notched, rigid transparent panel and frame members for spacing the panel from the base sheet. The frame members, base sheet and transparent panel collectively provide a receptacle for holding a plurality of placards, and a notch defined in the panel...     

A bumper sticker holder comprises a base, base fastening means for fastening the base to an automobile bumper or other support, and a peripheral frame dimensioned to overlie the peripheral area of the base and with it defining a longitudinal guideway dimensioned to receive and mount a bumper sticker...     

A distress sign which is adapted for placement on the upper edge of a vertically movable window of a vehicle. The sign includes a pair of elongate, substantially rigid display panels each having upper and lower marginal edges and end edges. The panels are connected together along their upper marginal...     

The message holder comprises an envelope-like case which is preferably in the form of an elongated, open-faced sheath having a slot at one end thereof through which a plate-like message carrier can be bayoneted into the pocket of the sheath. A releasable detainer such as a tab on the one end portion...     

A preferred sign frame and poster display device holds a sign or poster securely on all edges and allows for expansion and contraction of the sign. The sign frame and poster display device preferably includes a plurality of elongated frame sections, each having a base member and a hinged cover member....     

A decorative arrangement for a vehicle, such as a motor car or a ship, includes a transparent resin main body and a decorative member at least partially spaced from and covered by the main body. Adhesive bonds the main body and the decorative member. After the bond is completed, the adhesive remains...     

A thermometer equipped so as to be placed in the field of vision of the driver, on an element of the front part of the body of a vehicle. The thermometer includes a case provided with a display dial, a metallic support surrounding this case and mounted on a ball-and-socket joint, and a base made of synthetic...     

A sign display device for use in vehicles such as automobiles comprising a variable height sign holder extendibly mounted on a housing or frame which has an attachment means for holding the display device on a vehicle door or similar structure. The variable height sign holder is a manually extendible...     

An internally illuminated message display apparatus for an automobile. The apparatus comprises a housing, a perforated display board, and a plurality of light transmitting indicia elements insertable into the display board perforations. A transparent lens is positioned in front of the display board and...     

A shroud attachment for use in combination with a warning device, the device including a panel having at least one orifice; a lamp having a portion thereof clearance received within the orifice and having another portion thereof abutted against the face of the panel about the periphery of the orifice....     

A card display device for automobile windows which comprises a strip of material overlapped upon itself to form a series of pockets for holding cards or other advertising material. The top end of the strip is reversely turned to form a retaining flange for locking the strip on the top edge of an automobile...     

A thermometer equipped so as to be placed in the field of vision of the driver, on an element of the front part of the body of a vehicle. The thermometer includes a case provided with a display dial, a metallic support surrounding this case and mounted on a ball-and-socket joint, a base made of synthetic...     

Generally there is provided a detachable ornament for the hood of an automobile which is arranged to project through a small opening provided in the hood. A shaft member is arranged with the ornament on its upper end and a key member at its lower end. A bracket affixed to the vehicle positions a plate...     

An automotive arm rest is set forth for securement to a window sill of an automotive door. The automotive arm rest comprises a plurality of elongate expandable chambers positioned adjacent an upper edge of the arm rest. A plurality of generally flexible "L" shaped clips project upwardly of the arm rest...     

A label for an alarm system having a light emitting diode and an integrated electronic circuit, causing the diode to flash, sandwiched between at least two sheets of material. The flashing diode makes the alarm warning highly conspicuous, particularly in dim day light sand darkness.

A visual display device for vehicles includes a message display unit adapted to be viewed from the exterior of the vehicle. The display unit may include a plurality of messages selectively illuminated by controls located inside of the vehicle. The messages are contained on translucent panels mounted...     

A sign made of relatively heavy paper, cardboard, plastic or the like is adapted for convenient mounting on the interior rear view mirror support of automotive vehicles. The sign is positioned between the mirror and the rear surface of the front windshield and includes an integral hook which is bent...     

An aid to locating vehicles in crowded parking areas comprises a bracket which engages a vehicle side window and a flagstaff which is supported in the bracket. The angular orientation of the flagstaff relative to the bracket is adjustable without the aid of tools to place the flagstaff in a vertical...     

An improved inflatable warning sign having a flashing light contained within the sign and a magnetic base to retain the sign to the roof or truck lid of a disabled vehicle. The sign as inflated is a prismatic triangele to maximize the visible rectangular area for lettering and minimize the wind resistance....     

An ornament retention system comprises an ornament having a base. A mounting element is engaged by the base and a tubular connecting rod is connected to the base by a wire. The wire extends through the rod and is fixed to the rod. A tube surrounds the rod. The tube is interconnected to the mounting element....     

An illuminated vehicle display apparatus has a flexible electroluminescent panel having a front planar surface which directly generates illumination when excited by an alternating current. A thin flat flexible opaque shield has cutout areas to form designs therein and is attached over the electroluminescent...     

A light-passing decorative object made of light-passing synthetic resin is characterized in that a film piece on which letters, patterns or the like are displayed in such a manner as to be seen therethrough is intimately bonded to a notch-cut back side of a light-passing decorative member. The decorative...     

A sign for attaching to a vehicle. In the illustrated embodiment, a flexible sign requesting road service has a sleeve which allows the sign to be readily attached to the antennae of the vehicle. A second sleeve receives a stiffening member to ensure the readability of the sign. When not in use, the...     

A flag display device adapted to be mounted on the exterior of a vehicle or other object on which a flag may be displayed. The flag display device has a base, a plurality of spaced apart suction cups carried the base which are adapted to grip an exterior surface of the vehicle; a flagstaff; clips for...     

A vehicle safety or caution sign is attached to the side of a vehicle. The sign is held by an elongated member which is coupled by a first pivot to a mounting member that attaches to the vehicle. The first pivot enables the sign to be swung in a fore and aft direction relative to and toward and from...     

A device for retracting a motor vehicle hood ornament comprises a carrier for conveying the ornament between a first position in which the ornament is retracted below the hood of a motor vehicle and a second positon in which the ornament is displayed atop the hood, a drive mechanism for driving the carrier,...     

An automobile distress signal for attaching to the side window of an automobile where said distress signal is L-shaped with a short leg and a long leg, the shorter leg having a window mounting attachment. In the primary embodiment the mounting attachment is a pair of suction cups. In other embodiments...     

There is disclosed automobile glass which is engraved with identifying indicia of a size whereby it can be easily viewed. Particularly, the automobile glass is of the conventional laminated type and the depth of the engraving is of sufficient depth whereby the indicia cannot be removed or obliterated....     

A traffic warning mat apparatus is provided for use in combination with a vehicle of a type having a trunk lid pivotally attached to the vehicle. A mat is adapted to be disposed on the rear of an automobile. A light reflecting material is disposed on one side of the mat for making the mat highly visible...     

A frame is disclosed herein having an elongated base with opposite side rails defining an exposed message area therebetween occupied by a resilient pad. A message sheet is placed between the pad and a transparent window or layer which is slidably carried on the side rails to cover and protect the message...     

An apparatus wherein an insert is mounted in a complementary manner within a pickup truck bed to include spaced side walls, a forward wall, and a bottom floor spaced from a top floor defining a pocket therebetween. The pocket receives a plate member, including a decorative member mounted on the plate...     

An illuminated traffic control sign transforms a conventional passenger automobile into a traffic control vehicle. The body of the sign is formed from a flexible sheet of weather resistant material. The sign is ordinarily stored under the luggage compartment lid of the automobile when not in use and...     

A door and decorative attachment therefor comprises a sheet covering all or a portion of the surface of a door, and having linear elements or pockets for readily and releasably holding the sheet to the door. The sheet may have visual elements, such as objects or scenes thereon, as by pasting, gluing,...     

A vehicle rearview mirror cover or sock is formed of a stretchable or flexible material and is adapted to be snugly fitted on the reverse side of an interior vehicle rearview mirror. Indicia, etc. such as a trademark, service mark, name, logo, emblem, or the like may be disposed on the back of the cover...     

An apparatus for locating a motor vehicle is provided that can be magnetically attached to the motor vehicle so that indicia thereon can be easily seen at substantial distances from the motor vehicle. A housing having a magnet imbedded within a rear side surface for magnetic attachment of the housing...     

Automobile emergency signaling apparatus in the nature of a kit includes an envelope having a transparent front panel. A HELP sign is mounted to an upper portion of the front panel apprising approaching motorists of an emergency situation and a plurality of trouble signs which are sized to fit in the...     

A motor vehicle hood ornament mount is disclosed. Designed with the goal of discouraging theft or vandalism of the ornament displayed thereon, the device includes a spring biasing means which normally forces the displayed ornament into the preferred orientation, yet when disturbed by some destructive...     

An air speed indicator (10) for use in combination with a vehicle (20) having an exterior surface (18). The indicator (10) comprises a shaft (12) mounted to the vehicle (20) by a means of a mounting member (16) such that the shaft (12) is angled away from the direction of relative airflow (50). A propeller...     

The present invention relates to mounting decorative devices, emblems and flags to automobiles and more particularly to the mounting of such items to the hood ornament of an automobile. The present invention is attached to the hood ornament by a first body means which fits over the hood ornament and...     

A distress flag for a vehicle with the flag being made of foldable material. The distress flag is positionable in use over the top edge of a window of a vehicle so that it can hang downwardly, displaying a printed message. Magnetized weights are fixed to edges of the distress flag to pull it down to...     

An extendable sign of suitable resilient plastic designed to hang on a vehicle window and be visible to passing traffic. The sign is composed of multiple panels interconnected by sliding means which allow the sign to be retracted for convenient storage and extended to display a preprinted message. A...     

An on-vehicle display device mounted on the bed of a vehicle has a display screen unit which is vertically divided into at least three screens. When the display device is housed, the display screens are disposed in parallel with each other. When the display device is constructed, one of the display screens...     

The disclosure is directed to a removably attachable sign for use on a vehicle tailgate. The sign is generally rectangular and made of a flexible, durable material. The sign can contain apertures or cutaway areas for accommodating various hinges and handles commonly found on vehicle tailgates. The tailgate...     

A hood ornament includes a cylindrical support housing positioned below an associated vehicular hood, with the ornament having a side wall formed with projecting rods displaceable to effect retraction of lock rods mounted within the support housing normally biased through lock rod slots in a first position...     

A foldable emergency sign is provided, made up of a number of flat slats joined by flexible hinges. The slats are provided with warning indicia to alert passing motorists to the presence of a disabled vehicle. The slats are also provided with magnets for quick attachment and detachment from a vehicle....     

A removable hood ornament is created in a manner which renders it virtually impervious to the wearing and corrosive action of time. A stock hood ornament and ornament seat element are both milled slightly. A shaft which will seat in a socket mounted on the underside of the vehicle hood is inserted up...     

A wind-actuated warning device which mounts onto a vehicle to provide an alert or warning to the operator of a vehicular condition which requires the operator to exert special attention and appropriately respond to the condition. Examples of such conditions include a high profile condition, a roof top...