Mnemonic identification means

#A problem exists when an automobile is left in a location such as a shopping mall where there are parked a great number of substantially identical vehicles and a period of time has passed. Many individuals experience problems in identifying such locations when the location to be identified is but one among a large number of substantially identical locations. Accordingly, the present invention addresses itself to a simple solution of this problem.

#The present invention constitutes a mnemonic means for the identifying of one object out of a multiplicity of substantially like objects. The invention more particularly comprises an elastomeric adhesion means proportioned for placement upon a substantially horizontal surface of the object to be identified. There is further provided an elongate resilient linear member having a first end and a second end, said member secured at said first end to said ahesion means and in a substantially vertical orientation relative to the horizontal surface of the object to be identified. The invention also includes a plurality of uniplanar elements, each of said elements having therein a plurality of holes, each of said holes proportioned to permit the slideable passage of said second end of said linear member through a selected pair of said holes after a bending of said uniplanar element has occurred. Said holes are proportioned to frictionally contact said linear member after said passage of said linear element therethrough has occurred to thereby maintain said elements in a resiliently deformed co-action with said linear element. The orientation of one or more of said pluralities of uniplanar elements may be selectively changed through a change of a selected pair of holes within said uniplanar element through which said linear member is frictionally passed. Through the use of a predetermined sequence of respective orientations of the individual elements of said plurality of elements, the identification of the said one object, out of said multiplicity of substantially similar objects, may be achieved.

#It is an object of the present invention to provide a means for readily identifying one object out of a multiplicity of substantially identical objects.

#FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one uniplanar element inserted onto the resillient linear member.

#FIG. 2 is a side plan view of the illustration of FIG. 1.

#FIG. 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the linear member in combination with the adhesion means.

#With reference to FIG. 1 there is shown a resilient uniplanar element 10 which, in the illustrated embodiment, is provided with a matrix of holes 12. The generalized periphery of the uniplanar element 10 is that of an oval. It may be appreciated that other peripheral configurations and, as well, arrangements of holes, may be employed. The only absolute requirement necessary for the practice of the present invention is that there exist pairs of holes 12 capable of engaging a certain segment 15 of resilient member 14 which segment 15 will also occupy a substantial percent, that is, at least 25 percent, of the axial length of uniplanar element 10.

#In FIG. 2 is shown the side plane view of the illustration of FIG. 1. Therein it may be noted that holes 12 are proportioned to permit the slideable passage of linear member 14 through a selected pair of holes after the bending or arching of uniplanar element 10 has occurred. As may be further noted, holes 12 will frictionally contact said linear member 14 after member 14 has been placed therethrough. To achieve such frictional contact and securement of uniplanar element 10, relative to linear member 14, holes 12 must have a diameter which is only slightly in excess of the diameter of linear member 14.

#In the cross-sectional view of FIG. 3 is shown linear member 14 secured within the elastomeric adhesion means 16 which is positioned upon a surface 20. In a preferred embodiment, adhesion means 16 will be a structure in the nature of a suction cup and surface 20 will be the roof of an automobile. The function of the suction cup will be improved if hand cream, vasoline or moisture is first placed into said cup.