Patents Examined by Kristina Junge
  • Patent number: 9730343
    Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device may include a display panel and cover. A first cover may be configured to be connected to the display panel and a second cover may be connected to the first cover to cover the display panel. The first cover and the second cover may cover a back side of the display panel. A plurality of first holders may be disposed on the first cover and a plurality of second holders may be disposed on the second cover corresponding to the plurality of first holders to couple the second cover to the first cover. The first cover may include a first frame and a second frame connected to each other. Distal ends of the first and second frames may have prescribed shapes configured to couple to each other to form a low profile cover for the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Jungyul Sakong
  • Patent number: 9711070
    Abstract: An illuminated signage includes a light source, a first light transmissive element having first facial features on it and being in a fixed position to convey a fixed message, and a second light transmissive element having second facial features and being in a moveable position relative to the fixed position of the first light transmissive element, to convey a variable message.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Hal Jay Greene
  • Patent number: 9669776
    Abstract: There is provided an adapter plate assembly for mounting a license plate to a connector portion of a vehicle. The assembly includes a rectangular adapter plate having a plurality of spaced-apart protrusions adjacent to respective corners thereof. The protrusions are configured to abut and support the recessed rear of the license plate. The assembly includes a plurality of outer apertures that at least partially extend through the protrusions and align with the outer apertures of the license plate. The assembly includes a plurality of inner apertures extending therethrough. The inner apertures are positioned inwards from the protrusions and align with inner apertures of the connector portion. The assembly includes a plurality of fasteners configured to extend through respective ones of the outer and inner apertures. The license plate couples to the adapter plate and the adapter plate coupling to the connector portion of the vehicle thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventor: Darren Martin
  • Patent number: 9642345
    Abstract: The present invention relates to guide lip (1) designed to be connected with an articulated point of attachment to a fishing lure or similar including a spoon-shaped body (2), one first attachment device (3) and one second attachment device (4), forming a conceived axle (6), and that the guide lip includes a first wing and a second wing which during movement of the guide lip through the water essentially directs the water in the direction toward a water conveying edge (9) positioned on the guide lip's top part above the conceived axle, or bottom part below the conceived axle. The angle between a line (16) that is parallel with the said conceived axle (6) and a line that stretches from the water conveying edge and through a position (13) on the guide lip's front side that lies on one-third the distance between the water conveying edge and the guide lip's opposite edge (10), as seen from the water conveying edge, is greater than 90 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: HEADBANGER LURES AB
    Inventor: Dan Lestander
  • Patent number: 9640092
    Abstract: A placard clip assembly includes a torsion placard clip, and a container clip for releasably attaching the torsion placard clip to an adjacent surface. The torsion placard clip includes first and second elongated overlying tongues integrally formed together at a torsion joint, and defining an expandable space therebetween for receiving and frictionally engaging a display placard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. VonCannon
  • Patent number: 9604217
    Abstract: A label and labeling system for identifying the volume of a specimen within a specimen collection container are disclosed. The system includes providing a specimen collection container having an open top end, a closed bottom end, and a sidewall extending therebetween forming an interior adapted for receiving a specimen therein. The specimen collection container also includes a label having a label body disposed over at least a portion of the sidewall, in visual alignment with a colored background. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body have printing disposed thereon having a color that is substantially identical to the colored background against which the specimen collection container will be viewed. At least one of the sidewall of the specimen collection container and the label body may have colorless indicia having a surface enhancement feature for providing visual distinction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventors: Ashley Palmer, Robert S. Ross, Paul Holmes, Robert S. Golabek, Jr., Shenika E. Felix, Nancy Dubrowny, Kristine Conley, Christine Bush
  • Patent number: 9597916
    Abstract: The present disclosure and related inventions are directed to various types of motorized gift card holders. Each gift card holder embodiment creates added entertainment value to the act of presenting a recipient with a gift card. In some embodiments, the gift card holder is in the form of a greeting card having a motor therein to which a gift card or gift card sleeve is attached. In other embodiments, the gift card holder is in the form of a box having a motor therein to which a gift card or gift card sleeve is attached. Audio playback accompanies the motor movement of the gift card or gift card sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: American Greetings Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Begin, David Mayer, Terry Hughes, Jerry Guo, Tiger Qiao, John Talbot, Donald Zhang
  • Patent number: 9596837
    Abstract: A fishing lure including a head portion and a flow-through appendage cavity portion, the head portion including two first securement surfaces and the cavity portion being securable to the head portion, the cavity portion including a pair of cavity-forming cage members, each cage member including a head-portion-abutting edge, a tail end and a second securement surface engageable with one of the first securement surfaces, at least one of the cage members including openings disposed to permit flow-through of fluid while preventing pass-through of fish-attracting pieces bigger than the openings, the cavity portion further including a hinge or other connector such that the cage members are movable between together and apart positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: William G. Madala
  • Patent number: 9593803
    Abstract: A hanger system and method consists of a base mount with a connection device conformed to connect with a separate object. The base mount further includes a mounting stud. An outer receiver head is provided with a quick connect female receiver conformed to connect with and disconnect from the mounting stud and when connected with the mounting stud to secure the connection in place and the outer receiver head includes a performance device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Scott Roddenberry
  • Patent number: 9549613
    Abstract: A bracket for attaching a drawer slide to a cabinet wall includes: main panel having front and rear surfaces, upper and lower edges, and opposed side edges; an L-shaped upper flange mounted to front surface of the main panel; an L-shaped lower flange mounted to the front surface of the main panel substantially parallel to the upper flange; a recess in the main panel positioned between the upper flange and the lower flange; an access ramp extending between one of the side edges and the recess; and means for mounting the main panel to the cabinet wall so that the rear surface confronts the rear wall. The upper and lower flanges are configured to capture the upper and lower edges of a panel of a mating bracket attached to a drawer slide. The recess is configured to receive and capture a nub extending from the panel of the mating bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Tenn-Tex Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Hightower
  • Patent number: 9548006
    Abstract: An adhesive-backed printed pressure sensitive cut label assembly with easy temporary removability is disclosed, wherein the portion of the label forming the label stock may be printed on the back- or reverse-side of the label face stock and whereby the printed surface is applied with a hot melt or acrylic adhesive that ensures easy short-term removability from a container surface and reapplication thereto. The label stock is laminated to a base stock comprising a paper or polymeric release liner coated with silicone or other adhesive release coating. During manufacturing of the label assembly, the label stock and base stock are simultaneously fed to laminating rollers following a die-cutting process, whereby the two are joined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Outlook Group, LLC
    Inventors: Tina Marie Galoff, Pat Harvath, Todd Schuh
  • Patent number: 9545094
    Abstract: A fast closing remotely activated animal trap gate includes a gate with a wire mesh and a frame to hold the gate, with the gate moving within the frame between an open position and a closed position. A cable, interacting with a system of weight-reducing pulley wheels, holds the gate within the frame in an open position, and a release rod holds the cable in place. The release rod is retracted in order to allow release of the cable and consequent movement of the gate from the open position to the closed position. In some embodiments, low friction ball-bearing trolley wheels assist in the fast, downward fall of the gate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventors: Scott Dykes, Randall Dykes, Ralph Hickle
  • Patent number: 9521916
    Abstract: A system and method for hanging a picture frame on a wall, comprising the steps of providing a picture frame with a hanger, for receiving a nail therein and a marking device temporarily secured to the picture frame and disposed near the void for receiving the nail; pressing the picture frame with the marking device protruding out from the picture frame, so that the marking device makes a perceivable mark on the wall, then removing the marking device; inserting a nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger into the wall at the mark; and hanging the picture with the hanger so that the nail, screw or a length adjustable wall auger occupies some of the space earlier occupied by the marking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventor: Roger H Miller
  • Patent number: 9513863
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to integrated modular display panels. In one embodiment, modular display panel includes a casing having a recess. The casing includes locking points for use in attachment to an adjacent casing of another modular display panel. A printed circuit board is disposed in the recess and a plurality of LEDs attached to the printed circuit board. A driver circuit is attached to the printed circuit board. A heat sink is disposed between a back side of the casing and the printed circuit board. The heat sink thermally contacts the back side of the casing and the printed circuit board. A framework of louvers is disposed over the printed circuit board. The framework of louvers is disposed between rows of the LEDs. The framework of louvers is attached to the printed circuit board using an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ULTRAVISION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: William Y. Hall
  • Patent number: 9486082
    Abstract: A hanger apparatus (10) comprises an anchor (12), hook (14), fastener (16), second fastener (18), exterior casing or shell (20) and secondary fastener (22). The anchor (12) is attached to a vertical structure such as a wall by a series of the second fasteners (18). The anchor (12) includes an opening through which the first fastener (16) is disposed to securely attach the hanger (10) to a structural member, such as a wall. The hook (14) can be firmly attached to the shell (20) through the secondary fastener (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Sauder Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Warncke, Joel D. Alberda
  • Patent number: 9452799
    Abstract: Support assemblies for attaching to an existing device, such as a bicycle frame, are provided. Support assemblies are suited for carrying loads and providing additional storage and transport capacity. Assemblies of the present invention contemplate a primary support member for carrying or receiving articles, and additional or secondary members for supporting the primary support and communicating with the existing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Thule IP AB
    Inventor: Patrick David Maguire
  • Patent number: 9449535
    Abstract: A label assembly having a first configuration comprising a facestock layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, an adhesive layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface of the adhesive disposed adjacent to the lower surface of the facestock layer, a tack varnish layer overlying the upper surface of the facestock, a liner assembly comprising a release liner overlying the adhesive layer, the release liner comprising a liner layer having an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface comprising a release coating layer, the release coating layer being disposed adjacent to the adhesive layer, and a tack coating layer overlying the lower surface of the liner layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin O. Henderson
  • Patent number: 9439480
    Abstract: A resilient wristband is provided with at least one cavity in which a medallion is removably mounted. The medallion has opposite faces, each having different designs or indicia. The medallion can be rotated in the cavity to selectively display one or the other of the faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Wootworks, LLC
    Inventor: Clinton D. French
  • Patent number: 9427098
    Abstract: A mounting system and method for displaying viewable content on a supporting surface includes a frame assembly having a backing, a frame, means for securing viewable content between the backing and frame, and means for removing and replacing viewable content. The system includes a mount removable connected to the supporting surface and having an outer conduit having an inner surface, an aperture extending in a longitudinal direction, and a circumferential groove disposed within the inner surface. An anchor is integrally connected to the backing of the frame assembly and has a central axis. The anchor has an inner conduit and a spring-loaded pin having a longitudinal axis and configured to be inserted into the aperture of the outer conduit of the mount along the longitudinal direction. The system includes means for connecting the anchor and mount in a rotatable relationship about the central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Art Forth LLC
    Inventors: Rajib Chowdhury, Parker Pruett
  • Patent number: 9421816
    Abstract: A stretcher frame apparatus and methods for stretching and mounting a fabric, such as canvas, to a supporting surface, such as a wall. The apparatus has two opposing elongated frame members that are attached to opposite sides of a fabric. When the frame members are first mounted to the wall, the fabric will have slack, but the fabric is made taut when the user inserts removable elongated tension member(s) between the wall and rear side of the fabric. Preferably, two tension members are inserted between the wall and the mounted fabric and then slid in opposite directions toward the mounted frame members. This apparatus and method allows a user to forgo cumbersome four-sided box frames, and instead provides a simple, easy to use apparatus for mounting decorative fabric-based images to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel Stas