Patents Assigned to Alu Inc.
  • Patent number: 6082837
    Abstract: A modular display system of interlocking components, and more particularly, a modular cubic display frame, comprising two sets of four mitered frame members, the two sets defining opposing rectangular end planes, and a set of longitudinal frame members extending perpendicularly between the corners of the two end planes. The end and the longitudinal frame members are interconnected at each corner utilizing a threaded bolt or screw having a lipped head. The lip projecting from the head engages a corresponding groove formed in the outer surfaces of the mitered corners of the end frame members, while the externally-threaded shaft of the screw engages an internally-threaded bore in the end of the longitudinal frame member. All of the frame members have longitudinal channels formed along each side and one corner, for attaching two modular display frames to each other, or for attaching a variety of auxiliary devices to a display frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Alu, Inc.
    Inventors: Gilberto Battochio, James C. Maharg
  • Patent number: 5782389
    Abstract: A clothing form or mannequin comprising a laminar construction spine including left and right outer spine sections and a central spine section, which are of laminar form and in profile are generally similar to the side profile of a human spine. A plurality of spaced parallel slots extend inwardly from the forward-facing edges of the spine sections, which slots are identically located in each of the spine sections so as to be in registration when the spine sections are positioned side-by-side so as to define a plurality of sets of aligned slots. A flat modular lamina is positioned in each slot at a right angle to the spine. The laminae are configured to resemble cross-sections of a human torso at different positions along the length of a human spine, each of the laminae corresponding to a specific one of the sets of slots in the spine sections, so that the laminae as positioned in the spine give the appearance of a stylized human torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Alu Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Maharg
  • Patent number: 5671852
    Abstract: Display apparatus includes at least two longitudinally extending members for operation in a vertical position, including at least four panel holders with two each of the holders secured to each member. A panel is held at its corners by each holder to extend between the longitudinally extending members. The panel holders include a facing pair of substantially rigid plates having substantially flat opposing surfaces, a rigid member separating and interconnecting the plates, including dividing protrusions to divide the volume between the plates into segments. A clamping mechanism extends from one of the flat plates toward the other and moveably held in relation to the other plate to clamp in place any member held within the volume between the two plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Alu Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Maharg
  • Patent number: 5494178
    Abstract: Display apparatus includes at least two longitudinally extending members for operation in a vertical position, including at least four panel holders with two each of the holders secured to each member. A panel is held at its corners by each holder to extend between the longitudinally extending members. The panel holders include a facing pair of substantially flat, rigid plates, a rigid central member separating and interconnecting the plates, including dividing protrusions to divide the volume between the plates into pre-shaped sections. A clamping mechanism extends from one of the flat plates toward the other and movably held in relation to the other plate to clamp in place any member held within the volume between the two plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Alu Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Maharg
  • Patent number: D370148
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Alu, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Maharg